Publications by authors named "S Dorairajan"

osteomyelitis is a rare occurrence as compared to enteric fever and diarrhoea which are common manifestations caused by this microorganism. In reported cases of Salmonella osteomyelitis, commonly involved sites are long bones like the femur and humerus. Uncommon reports of Salmonella osteomyelitis from sites such as radius, ulna, tibia and vertebrae have also emerged.

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Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death, directly accounting for 1.5 million deaths annually worldwide. Despite several breakthrough discoveries, little progress has been made in type 2 diabetes outcomes over the past 100 years.

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  • A 64-year-old man with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) chose fasting and a vegan diet over recommended bypass surgery for treatment of his angina and dyspnea.
  • He self-initiated a 50-day water-only fast, which led to dehydration and electrolyte issues that required medical intervention, but he experienced no angina during this time.
  • This case is noteworthy as it is the first documented instance of a prolonged fast being used to potentially improve cardiac health in someone with severe CAD.
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) and mental health disorders contribute to significant healthcare expenses. Lifestyle approaches that empower and enable patients to participate in their recovery are needed with the increasing complexity of cardiac patients. Traditional Tamil medical practice of Siddha self-inquiry meditation targets holistic health through intuitive lifestyle transformation.

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Background: Morbid obesity (BMI > 35 kg/m2 with comorbid conditions) is present in 25 - 35% of acute decompensated heart failure (AHF) patients. Prevalence of HF increases with duration of morbid obesity from 30% at 15 years to over 90% at 30 years. There is a need to develop pragmatic therapies that address the unique physical and mental challenges faced by obese AHF patients.

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