Publications by authors named "S Vinayak"
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- Elevated mammographic density (MD) is a significant risk factor for breast cancer, and this study investigates how factors like childbirth, age at first birth, and breastfeeding relate to MD in a large group of women across different countries.
- The research analyzed data from 11,755 women aged 35-85 years, focusing on how factors such as the number of births and the timing of the first birth influence measurements of MD.
- The findings suggest that having more children decreases MD, while older age at first birth is linked to higher MD, particularly in post-menopausal women, highlighting the complex relationships between reproductive factors and breast density.
Background: Diagnostic radiology residents in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) may have to provide significant contributions to the clinical workload before the completion of their residency training. Because of time constraints inherent to the delivery of acute care, some of the most clinically impactful diagnostic radiology errors arise from the use of Computed Tomography (CT) in the management of acutely ill patients. As a result, it is paramount to ensure that radiology trainees reach adequate skill levels prior to assuming independent on-call responsibilities.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe protozoan parasite Cryptosporidium is a leading cause of diarrhea in young children. The parasite's life cycle involves a coordinated and timely progression from asexual to sexual stages, leading to the formation of the transmissible oocyst. Underlying molecular signaling mechanisms orchestrating sexual development are not known.
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- - The study investigates the potential link between adenoidectomy (a surgical procedure to remove adenoid tissue) and the risk of developing Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) among children, in the context of the role of gut-associated lymphoid tissue in immune modulation.
- - A pooled meta-analysis was conducted between multiple observational studies, and results showed a significant association between appendicectomy and CD, while there was a notable association between tonsillectomy and CD as well, but no significant link to UC from appendicectomy.
- - The findings suggest that while removing adenoid or tonsil tissue may be linked to an increased risk of CD