Publications by authors named "P Appala Naidu"

Maize ( L.) is a globally important crop, thriving across diverse environments. Breeding maize inbreds with good combining ability for stable yields under both optimal and stress-prone conditions has been successful.

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Objective: Nasoalveolar molding (NAM) can optimize aesthetic outcomes in patients with cleft lip and palate (CLP), particularly in those with wider clefts. However, its impact on long-term postoperative sequelae such as midface hypoplasia (MFH) remains unclear. This study analyzed cephalometric data to evaluate NAM's effect on MFH in patients with complete unilateral CLP (UCLP).

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Background: The goal of cleft palate (CP) repair is to restore normal speech, however, rates of velopharyngeal insufficiency (VPI) after palatoplasty remain high. We present a modified straight-line palate repair (SLR) technique that facilitates velum length to alleviate VPI. The technique releases nasal mucosa with the levator muscle off the hard palate.

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The objective of this investigation was to improve the diagnosis of breast cancer by combining two significant datasets: the Wisconsin Breast Cancer Database and the DDSM Curated Breast Imaging Subset (CBIS-DDSM). The Wisconsin Breast Cancer Database provides a detailed examination of the characteristics of cell nuclei, including radius, texture, and concavity, for 569 patients, of which 212 had malignant tumors. In addition, the CBIS-DDSM dataset-a revised variant of the Digital Database for Screening Mammography (DDSM)-offers a standardized collection of 2,620 scanned film mammography studies, including cases that are normal, benign, or malignant and that include verified pathology data.

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  • Many people worldwide lack access to safe surgical care, and women can play a key role in solving the healthcare workforce shortage by being leaders in healthcare.
  • Operation Smile launched the Women in Medicine program to offer leadership and mentorship opportunities specifically for female healthcare workers.
  • A study of all-women surgical programs in four countries showed that a vast majority of participants saw improvements in their skills and felt motivated to pursue leadership and mentorship roles, highlighting the significance of women supporting each other in their careers.
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