Publications by authors named "M N Shruthi"

Tinnitus refers to the perception of sound without any external stimuli which can be pulsatile or non-pulsatile. Dilated mastoid emissary vein (MEV) can cause pulsatile tinnitus. Herein, we report a case of persistent pulsatile tinnitus with dilated MEV managed successfully with percutaneous coiling of MEV in a 36 years male.

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Unlabelled: : To analyze the effects of chronic adenoid hypertrophy on quality of life (QOL) of children and caregivers and compare quality of life of child before and after adenoidectomy. : Prospective, observational before and after questionnaire based assessment study at a pediatric otorhinolaryngology specialty center in a metropolitan quaternary care hospital. Children aged between 2 and 12 years undergoing adenoidectomy were included.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study aimed to evaluate salivary flow rate (SFR) in healthy subjects and patients taking antidepressants (TCAs and SSRIs) using the Modified Schirmer Test (MST) and compare it to the spitting method.
  • Data from 105 participants were collected, categorized into three groups: healthy control, SSRIs, and TCAs, with SFR measured through both methods in the morning.
  • Results showed significant differences in SFR between groups, with the MST proving to be an effective, non-invasive way to measure salivary flow, aligning closely with the spitting method.
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How did a fitness crisis translate to a financial crisis? Why did coronavirus bring the worlds financial system to its knees? The solution is to be found in two approaches. Initially, this contagious virus resulted in a lockdown of the business world and economy. A ratio at which the virus has been proliferating, the increased uncertainty is exactly the reason for this bad situation which resulted as unsecured initialization investment between traders.

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Background: TB diagnostic and treatment services in India are provided free of cost in the programmatic context across the country. There are different costs incurred during health care utilization, and this study was conducted to estimate such costs. .

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