Publications by authors named "V S Karthikeyan"

Background: Blood transfusion is a double-edged sword, as it is a life-saving intervention but is also associated with various adverse reactions. However, blood transfusion safety can be improved by identifying these adverse reactions and taking appropriate interventions. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to determine the frequency and type of transfusion reactions occurring among in-patients at our hospital, as reported to our institute's blood center.

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  • * BiTe-based compounds are commonly used in commercial thermoelectric devices, but their reliance on scarce and toxic tellurium limits broader use.
  • * MgSb compounds are emerging as a promising alternative, showing enhanced performance through techniques like optimizing carrier concentration and manipulating scattering mechanisms.
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Objective: We evaluated the clinical safety and performance of the ultrathin strut biodegradable polymer-coated Supraflex Cruz (Sahajanand Medical TechnologiesLtd., Surat, India) sirolimus-eluting stent (SES) in an all-comer patient population requiring coronary stent implantation.

Study Design: The study was a prospective, observational, multicentre, single-arm registry.

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Purpose: The objective of this manuscript is to assess the effect of varicocele repair (VR) in patients with clinical varicoceles on serum total testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and inhibin B serum levels.

Materials And Methods: The study was performed in compliance with the Meta-Analysis and Systematic Reviews of Observational Studies (MOOSE) guidelines and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Protocols (PRISMA-P). All eligible studies were selected following the PICOS (Population, Intervention, Comparison/Comparator, Outcomes, Study design) model.

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