Publications by authors named "V Sivarajan"

Urinary tract infections are a common condition affecting people globally, with multidrug-resistant (MDR) Escherichia coli (E. coli) being a major causative agent. Antimicrobial susceptibility profiling was performed using the VITEK 2 automated system for 1254 E.

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Unlabelled: The current study evaluates antibiotic susceptibility and Extended Spectrum β-Lactamase (ESBL) production of 557 isolates obtained from clean catch midstream urine samples using VITEK 2 compact automated microbial identification system. Different classes of drugs were used to determine the Minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC). In our study, 50.

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Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic immune-mediated disorder characterized by the degradation of the myelin sheath in the central nervous system. Research indicates that individuals with MS exhibit a higher susceptibility to stroke compared to the general population. This association is rooted in shared underlying mechanisms, specifically involving neuroinflammatory processes.

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Background: Given that there is already evidence of a neural network that connects the brain and gut and that the gut microbiota actively modulates gut health, it is crucial to know which foods, supplements, and medications to use or avoid when treating any disease that causes dementia or cognitive impairment. Previous research has examined the relationships between vitamins, antibiotics, and gut microbiota and the correlations between these factors and dementia. The question arises of how these three factors interact together and if evidence suggests one element is more important than the others in the pathogenesis and development of dementia.

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  • The study investigated whether fresh red blood cells (RBCs) would be more effective than standard-issue RBCs in preventing multiple organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS) in pediatric cardiac surgery patients.
  • The analysis included 178 children, with findings showing no significant difference in the incidence of MODS between the two RBC groups, both having similar rates (approximately 48% for fresh and 43% for standard).
  • The conclusion suggests that fresh RBCs do not provide a benefit over standard RBCs in preventing MODS, indicating the need for further research.
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