Publications by authors named "P V Uday Prasad"
A 10-year-old girl underwent successful device closure of a 15-mm atrial septal defect with a short and thick retroaortic rim using a 16-mm atrial septal occluder from the conventional approach under transesophageal echocardiographic guidance. There were no periprocedural complications. The aortic valve was noted to be trileaflet and competent.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSuccessful management of a multi-species outbreak of carbapenem-resistant organisms in Fiji: a prospective genomics-enhanced investigation and response.
Lancet Reg Health West Pac
December 2024
Background: Fiji is a Pacific Island nation grappling with the increasing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR). While genomic technologies are increasingly utilised to understand the emergence and spread of AMR globally, its application to inform outbreak responses in low- and middle-income settings has not been reported.
Methods: Through an established capacity building program, suspected carbapenem-resistant organisms (CRO) identified at Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Fiji (Jan 2022-Oct 2023) underwent whole genome sequencing and analysis.
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- * The study collected and analyzed 1,600 posts from various countries, revealing that the most common topics included patients' journeys (92%), comorbidities (38%), and their interactions with healthcare professionals (26%).
- * Major findings indicated that unhealthy diets and obesity are significant risk factors, with fatigue and abdominal pain being prevalent symptoms; meanwhile, the disease has a considerable negative impact on patients' quality of life, especially for those with comorbidities and more severe conditions.
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- Research confirms that specific plant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) strains, such as NBRI 12 M and others, play key roles in helping plants grow and cope with salt stress.
- Whole-genome analysis of these strains revealed various genes responsible for promoting growth, metabolizing nutrients, and enhancing salinity tolerance through mechanisms like sporulation and motility.
- NBRI 12 M, in particular, significantly improved plant growth metrics under salt stress while reducing levels of certain defense enzymes, indicating its effectiveness in supporting plant health.