Publications by authors named "T R Sahasrabudhe"
Article Synopsis
- This study examines the socioeconomic and emotional challenges faced by drug-resistant tuberculosis (DR-TB) patients in India, revealing significant psychological distress and the impact on their overall quality of life.
- Conducted in Pune, it utilized the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire to measure effects across four domains: psychological, social, environmental, and physical, finding notably low scores in psychological well-being.
- The findings highlight the need for comprehensive interventions that combine mental health support and socioeconomic assistance to enhance the quality of life and adherence to treatment for DR-TB patients.
Article Synopsis
- A middle-aged woman experienced difficulty breathing and a chronic cough three months after undergoing mitral valve replacement surgery, prompting further evaluation of her respiratory symptoms.
- Imaging revealed an elevated right hemidiaphragm and a strange opacity in the right lower lobe, leading to a diagnosis of right hemidiaphragm palsy from a possible phrenic nerve injury during her prior surgery.
- Despite the recommendation for a diaphragmatic plication due to significant breathing issues and potential complications, the patient was hesitant about undergoing another surgery and needed time to consider her options.
J Assoc Physicians India
November 2023
Article Synopsis
- The article discusses a new treatment option for malignant cough syncope, a condition where severe coughing leads to fainting.
- It presents findings that suggest this novel approach may improve patient outcomes compared to traditional methods.
- The authors share insights from case studies and emphasize the importance of further research to validate their results.
Med J Armed Forces India
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- Gitelman syndrome (GS) is a rare genetic disorder affecting the kidneys, leading to imbalances in magnesium, potassium, and calcium levels, usually diagnosed in late childhood or early adulthood.
- A 30-year-old woman with drug-resistant pulmonary tuberculosis experienced painful muscle spasms and was found to have low levels of potassium, calcium, magnesium, along with metabolic alkalosis after starting her TB treatment.
- After treating her electrolyte imbalances and stopping the use of kanamycin, her lab results normalized, allowing her to continue her tuberculosis treatment without recurrence of symptoms.
Med J Armed Forces India
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- A 72-year-old man with allergic rhinitis experienced a six-month cough that didn't improve despite various treatments.
- A fiber optic bronchoscopy uncovered a clove stalk in his right lower lobe, which was removed, resulting in immediate symptom relief.
