Publications by authors named "S Sakthi Gnanavel"

Background And Objective: Inspite of advancements in material properties of heat cure acrylic resin, fracture of denture base and allergic reactions due to release of residual monomer is encountered frequently. To improve strength and to reduce residual monomer, different polymerization methods need to be investigated. The objective is to evaluate and compare transverse strength and residual monomer content of two different heat cured denture base resins polymerized by conventional water bath and by autoclave.

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Due to the increase in pollution, the number of deaths caused by lung disease is rising rapidly. It is essential to predict the disease in earlier stages by means of high-level knowledge and acquaintance. Deep learning-based lung cancer prediction plays a vital role in assisting the medical practioners for diagnosing lung cancer in earlier stage.

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  • Violence against psychiatry trainees is a significant yet under-researched issue in Asia, with a study exploring the rates and contributing factors of such violence.
  • An online survey received 467 responses from trainees across 16 Asian countries, revealing that over 69% had experienced some form of assault, particularly in inpatient settings.
  • The study highlighted that East Asian countries reported fewer assaults, and sexual assaults were more frequent among female trainees, emphasizing the need for more protective programs and further research.
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Background: Mental Health apps (MH apps) could help address the huge unmet mental health care need of developing countries. This study aimed to explore potential ethical, data safety, and privacy issues associated with using MH apps for depression.

Methods: A cross-sectional assessment of the top 50 MH apps (by Google Play store search result ordering) for depression available in India was conducted in November 2021.

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