Publications by authors named "M K Soumya"
An Objective Study to Establish Incidence of True Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA) in Sleep Disordered Breathing in the Paediatric Age Group and Assessment of Benefit of Surgery (Tonsillectomy and Adenoidectomy) in Non Responders to Medical Treatment in Mild OSA.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves partial or complete airway obstruction during sleep, leading to poor sleep quality and health issues, particularly in children.
- A study of 100 kids aged 4-12 assessed the severity of OSA and the effectiveness of surgical treatment, alongside comprehensive medical evaluations.
- Findings showed that medical treatments, including intranasal steroids, significantly improved symptoms of mild OSA, as reflected in better parental sleep questionnaires and reduced Apnoea/Hypopnoea Index scores.
Vascular Anomalies of the Head and Neck - Case Series.
Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Vascular anomalies in the head and neck area can be tricky to diagnose and treat because they show up in many different ways and can affect vital structures.
- This case series discusses five specific cases of vascular malformations, such as capillary, lymphatic, venous, and arteriovenous malformations, each needing unique clinical attention.
- Emphasizing the need for collaboration among various medical specialists is crucial to achieve the best results for patients dealing with these conditions.
Salicylic acid (SA) finds extensive applications in the treatment of rheumatic and skin diseases because of its analgesic, anti-inflammatory and exfoliating properties. As it is lipophilic in nature, there is a need for appropriate delivery systems to harness these properties for different applications. Herein, we examined the suitability of Pluronic P123/F127 micellar systems as delivery media by investigating the structural, flow and antimicrobial properties of P123/F127-SA solutions and hydrogels using DLS, SANS, rheological and zone inhibition measurement techniques.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA novel and distinct mutant with a phenotype, aeroplane wing () is reported for the first time in the urban malaria vector . The main aim of this study was to establish the mode of inheritance of the gene performing genetic crossings between the mutants and wild types. These mutants show extended open wings that are visible to naked eyes in both the sexes.
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