Publications by authors named "N D Baskaran"
Article Synopsis
- Autoinflammatory disorders are characterized by an exaggerated response of the innate immune system, primarily involving neutrophils and macrophages, and are differentiated from connective tissue diseases by the absence of anti-nuclear antibodies.
- Many of these disorders are linked to inherited genetic mutations and tend to manifest in childhood or early adulthood, though some, like VEXAS syndrome, highlight the potential for acquired mutations in adults.
- The review focuses on the cutaneous manifestations of various acquired autoinflammatory disorders, including adult-onset Still's disease and Schnitzler syndrome, which have significant diagnostic implications.
Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting pilosebaceous units causing painful nodules, abscesses, and scarring. Despite global studies linking HS to metabolic syndrome, insights specific to Indian patients are limited.
Materials And Methods: This study aimed to describe the clinicodemographic characteristics and study frequency of metabolic syndrome in Indian HS patients.
Purpuric paradigm: Multiple purpuric lesions on palms.
Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The growing human population is causing more interactions with wildlife, leading to increased conflicts, particularly with Asian elephants in the Western Ghats of India.
- The study analyzed six years of human-elephant conflict (HEC) data alongside ecological factors to identify causes and patterns of crop damage, property damage, and human casualties.
- Key findings indicate that HEC is influenced by habitat conditions such as grass biomass and human activities, suggesting that reducing anthropogenic pressures could alleviate conflicts.