Publications by authors named "V L Arul Selvan"
Article Synopsis
- Skin cancer is prevalent globally, particularly melanoma, which can spread aggressively, making early detection crucial for successful treatment.
- Researchers developed a new Deep Learning model called the Multi-Grained Enhanced Deep Cascaded Forest (Mg-EDCF) that classifies skin lesions into seven categories, improving diagnostic accuracy.
- When tested against previous models using the HAM10000 dataset, the Mg-EDCF achieved an impressive average accuracy of 98.19%, surpassing existing state-of-the-art algorithms.
Plastic particles, measuring <5 mm in size, mainly originate from larger plastic debris undergoing degradation, fragmenting into even smaller fragments. The goal was to analyze the spatial diversity and polymer composition of microplastics (MPs) in North Chennai, South India, aiming to evaluate their prevalence and features like composition, dimensions, color, and shape. In 60 sediment samples, a combined count of 1589 particles were detected, averaging 26 particles per 5 g of dry sediment.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEfficacy of oral 20-hydroxyecdysone (BIO101), a MAS receptor activator, in adults with severe COVID-19 (COVA): a randomized, placebo-controlled, phase 2/3 trial.
EClinicalMedicine
February 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study examined whether Mas-receptor activation by BIO101 could help balance the Renin-Angiotensin System and reduce severe respiratory issues in hospitalized COVID-19 patients.
- It was a double-blind, randomized trial involving 238 participants, with findings showing a 11.4% lower rate of respiratory failure or early death in the BIO101 group compared to placebo.
- Results suggest BIO101 may reduce the risk of severe outcomes in COVID-19 patients, although further research is needed due to the low sample size.
Purpose: To assess the retinal manifestations of Parkinson's disease using optical coherence tomography.
Methods: A prospective case-control study comparing 30 eyes from 15 patients with Parkinson's disease and 22 eyes from 11 healthy age-matched controls. Total macular subfield thickness and the thickness of the ganglion cell layer, nerve fiber layer, and peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer were measured with spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT).
Background: Stroke is an important neurological disorder with significant morbidity and mortality. In India, the risk factors for stroke (obesity, diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, hypertension, and sedentary lifestyle) are mounting with economic growth and increasing the disease burden.
Objective: To assess the severity and risk factors of stroke in India and identify any new predisposing factors.