Publications by authors named "S N Lavanya"
Aging, with the progressive deterioration and functional decline of several organ systems, is highly heterogeneous for both between and within individuals. Tumor markers are widely used in clinical practice as a screening test for individuals >50 years of age. More specifically, caring for elderly patients is a public health concern, given the incidence of cancer and its related mortality and morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFluoride effect on renal and hepatic functions: A comprehensive decade review of In vitro and In vivo studies.
J Oral Biol Craniofac Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- This systematic review examines how fluoride exposure affects kidney and liver functions, bringing attention to potential health risks and encouraging cautious use of fluoride.
- It involved a comprehensive analysis of studies from 2013 to 2023, focusing on various methodologies and findings related to fluoride's toxic effects on renal and hepatic systems.
- The results show significant damage to kidneys and livers in animal studies with high fluoride doses, while also highlighting the need for further research to determine safe exposure levels and understand the mechanisms of fluoride toxicity.
Objective The objective of this in vitro study was to comparatively evaluate the antifungal and physical properties of tissue conditioner incorporated with nanoparticles (NPs) of different types and concentrations. Materials and methods A total of 198 tissue conditioner samples were used in this study. The samples were categorized into a control group, namely, tissue conditioner without NPs (Group 1), and test groups, namely, tissue conditioner incorporated with zinc oxide (ZnO) NPs (Group 2) and magnesium oxide (MgO) NPs (Group 3).
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- Cenchrus americanus, a crucial millet crop primarily grown in arid regions, was observed in Mysore, India, experiencing spathe blight and leaf spot disease during July 2021, affecting 5-8% of the surveyed fields.
- Diseased samples showed brown, spotty lesions, and the pathogen responsible was identified as Curvularia sp. through morphological characteristics and molecular methods.
- Pathogen identification involved analyzing fungal colonies and comparing DNA sequences of the isolates to reference sequences, confirming 100% similarity with Curvularia spicifera.