Publications by authors named "L Rao Bathala"

Background and purpose Cerebral haemodynamics and cognitive performance may be adversely affected in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Previous studies reported reduced cerebral blood flow (CBF) and altered cerebrovascular reactivity (CVR) in T2DM. Yoga, an ancient holistic health approach, is known to be beneficial for T2DM.

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Segmenting the median nerve is essential for identifying nerve entrapment syndromes, guiding surgical planning and interventions, and furthering understanding of nerve anatomy. This study aims to develop an automated tool that can assist clinicians in localizing and segmenting the median nerve from the wrist, mid-forearm, and elbow in ultrasound videos. This is the first fully automated single deep learning model for accurate segmentation of the median nerve from the wrist to the elbow in ultrasound videos, along with the computation of the cross-sectional area (CSA) of the nerve.

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Magnets have been widely used in dentistry as a means of retention in various prosthodontic applications. This review summarizes the historical background, types, and modes of action of magnets in dentistry, including their uses in conventional removable prostheses, sectional dentures, overdentures, maxillofacial prostheses, and implant-supported prostheses. A comprehensive electronic literature search was performed through multiple databases, including Medline via Pubmed, Wiley Online Library, Ebscohost, Science Direct, and Google Scholar.

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