Publications by authors named "R Deva"
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- Testosterone is a key male hormone involved in sex differentiation and development, primarily produced in the testes and related glands from cholesterol.
- The review highlights various studies exploring testosterone's potential benefits beyond its current use for treating specific hormonal disorders, specifically looking at its effects on conditions like anxiety and diabetes.
- The authors aim to promote an understanding of testosterone's therapeutic uses while advocating for optimal hormonal balance to improve health outcomes for conditions such as obesity and depression.
Background: Diabetic foot infections (DFIs) represent a significant complication of diabetes mellitus, contributing to increased morbidity and mortality. Understanding antibiotic prescribing patterns and microbial susceptibility is crucial for effective management.
Objective: This study aimed to assess antibiotic prescribing trends and microbial susceptibility patterns in DFIs in a tertiary care center in Puducherry.
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- The study investigates the link between genetic variations (specifically, ITPA C94A polymorphism) and adverse effects caused by the immunosuppressant azathioprine (AZA) in patients with immune disorders.
- A total of 120 patients undergoing AZA therapy were analyzed, involving blood collection and DNA testing to evaluate their genetic makeup.
- Results indicate no significant correlation between the ITPA polymorphism and the adverse effects of AZA among South Indian patients, suggesting genetic factors may not heavily influence AZA-related side effects in this population.
A 69-year-old male presented with early stage non-small cell lung cancer in 2016. The tumor was resected; however, the patient experienced recurrence 2 years later and subsequently received paclitaxel/carboplatin concurrently with radiotherapy. Within weeks of completing this treatment, he developed a symptomatic pancoast tumor secondary to disease progression and commenced second line nivolumab.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/aims: Individuals who reach end-stage kidney disease (CKD5) have a high risk of vascular events that persists even after renal transplantation. This study compared the prevalence and severity of microvascular disease in transplant recipients and patients with CKD5.
Methods: Individuals with a renal transplant or CKD5 were recruited consecutively from renal clinics, and underwent bilateral retinal photography (Canon CR5-45, Canon).