Publications by authors named "P Vanitha Pappa"
Nocturnal pulse oximetry (NOx) is an alternative diagnostic test for obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) in childhood yet with variable diagnostic performance. Our aim was to apply advanced signal analysis to develop novel and more accurate NOx indices. We studied 45 children aged 3-10 years who underwent adenotonsillectomy for adenotonsillar hypertrophy and OSAS symptoms.
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- This study investigates how gene variations in the NF-kB signaling pathway may predict Crohn's disease patients' responses to anti-TNFα therapy.
- A sample of 109 Greek patients was assessed, focusing on specific gene polymorphisms; results showed that 66.7% responded to treatment, while 33.3% did not.
- The TLR2 rs3804099 T allele was significantly linked to nonresponse to therapy, indicating its potential as a predictive biomarker for treatment outcomes in Crohn's disease.
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- A significant number of pregnant and postpartum women are experiencing mental health issues, with the COVID-19 pandemic contributing to a rise in postpartum depression (PPD) rates.
- In a study of 330 women, 13.2% showed signs of depression postpartum and 24.8% had high anxiety levels before labor, which correlated with increased rates of PPD.
- Despite heightened anxiety during the pandemic, the rates of PPD did not exceed pre-COVID levels in Greece, indicating a need for better monitoring and support for expecting mothers in stressful times.
A meta-analysis evaluating the role of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) as a fourth treatment modality for patients with locally advanced pancreatic cancer.
Abdom Radiol (NY)
January 2022
Background: This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes of high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) on patients with advanced pancreatic cancer.
Methods: A literature search was performed in PubMed, Scopus and Cochrane databases, in accordance with the PRISMA guidelines. The Odds Ratio, Weighted Mean Difference, and 95% Confidence Interval were evaluated by means of the Random-Effects model.
Induction of labor versus expectant management for pregnancies beyond 41 weeks.
J Matern Fetal Neonatal Med
January 2014
Objective: To compare the outcome following labor induction at 41 + 1 weeks of gestation and after expectant management and selective induction at 42 completed weeks.
Method: A retrospective analysis of post-term pregnancies in a 2-year period. In the induction group, women at 41 + 1 weeks of gestation received 3 mg prostaglandin E2 (dinoprostone) in the posterior fornix, repeating the dose 6 h later.