Publications by authors named "Sai Tej Pavirala"
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- - This study investigated the prevalence of Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) in India, using Polysomnography (PSG), focusing on cardiovascular and metabolic health issues.
- - A total of 958 adult participants were analyzed, revealing a 30.5% prevalence of moderate-to-severe OSA and 10.1% for severe OSA, significantly higher than prior estimates.
- - The research found a strong link between higher OSA severity and conditions like Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, and Metabolic Syndrome, indicating a need for better awareness and screening in the Indian population.
Aspergillus which is normally found as a colonizer in healthy individuals can manifest in various forms in patients with diseased lung or immunocompromised status. Aspergilloma is one such manifestation whereby the fungus makes its way into preexisting cavities in the lung, the most common underlying etiology being old tuberculous cavities, especially in countries with high TB prevalence. However, we hereby report two cases of Aspergillus infestation as aspergilloma in cavities because of extremely rare causes, namely pulmonary thromboembolism and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, respectively.
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