Doctors

Genetics & Embryology

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

• Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population .Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
• Pretty R, Vinod R, Swathi, Sinha A. Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India. J Evolution Med Dent Sci. 2019 Aug;8(31):2475-8
• . Rathnakar P, Remya K, Chaitra D, Swathi, Kumar V, Sinha A. Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6
• Pretty R, Vinay KV, Vishal K, Beena N. The Morphometric Study of Internal Acoustic Meatus in Dry Skulls of South Indian Adults. National Journal of Clinical Anatomy. 2017;6(1):51-8
• Remya K, Rathnakar P, Swathi. Evaluation of Foramen Magnum in Dry Human Skulls of Dakshina Kannada District. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2017 Oct;5(4.1):4488-91.

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Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

• Morphological Study of Attachment of Costoclavicular Ligament on the Clavicle in South Indian Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686, 2018
• Estimation of stature from hand and foot measurements in a rare tribe of Kerala State in India Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 9, I 10,, 2015
• Mid-foot retinaculum: An unrecognized entity Anatomy and Cell Biology, Vol 50, I 3, B 171-E 174, 2017
• Morphology and neurovascular supply of extensor digitorum brevis muscle of the foot in humans: Implications for reconstructive surgeries Indian Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology, Vol 4, I 1, B 106-E 111, 2017
• Retro-aortic left renal vein with double left renal artery: a case report. Nitte University Journal Of Health Science, Vol 4, I 1, B 126-E 128, 2014

Genetics & Osteology studies

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

• Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population. Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences., Vol (9) 11 15, B 1252-E 1255. 2020
• Anthropometric Evaluation of Pterion in Dry Human Skulls Found in Southern India Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences, Vol 8, I 31, B 2475-E 2478 - 2019
• Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population JOURNAL OF EVOLUTION OF MEDICAL AND DENTAL SCIENCES, Vol 7, I 33, B 3684-E 3686 - 2018
• Evaluation of foramen magnum in dry human skulls of Dakshina Kannada district International Journal of Anatomy and Research, Vol 5, I 4.1, B 4488-E 4891 - 2017
• Morphological Lung Variations: A Cadaveric Study in South Indians, Indian journal of Anatomy, Vol. 6 (3), P: 308-313 2017

Conference:
Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

Genetics, Animal experimental pharmacological studies

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

• Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin - Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
• Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no.
• pp.116-120 3. D'souza and P, varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5

• Prima D'souza, Rajendra Holla, Gangadhara Swamy, Effect of Adhatoda Zeylanica Ethanolic Extract on Attenuated Kidney in Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, journal of health and allied sciences (Online journal)
• Prima Swetha D'souza Rajendraholla., Gangadharaswamy., amelioration of diabetic nephropathy in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats by acacia catechu leaves extract, journal of health and allied sciences [national], vol. 9, no. 3, pp.116-120
• D'souza and P, Varghese dm. bilateral persistence of median artery with absent palmarislongus-a case report.Indian journal of medical case reports i 2019 vol.8 (1) January-march, pp. 1-5

Co- invesitigator for Nitte University project titled prognostic value of her-2 overexpression in metastatic gastric cancer"

Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic nephropathy, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles

• Teach undergraduate students of 1st year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical course. Teaching includes both theory, dissection and demonstration
• Set question paper, invigilate theory examination and conduct practical examinations.
• Mentor for 1st-year MBBS student Guide students for mentor-student project (MSP)
• Subject co-ordinator for Bachelor of Physiotherapy Take online classes for 1st MBBS students Attends CMEs and workshops

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy, and applied anatomy

• Chaitra D, Divya Pai, Pretty Rathnakar, Remya K Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
• Morphometric Study of Bony Palate Among Dry Skulls of South India Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019 Sep;7(3.2):6847-50
• Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
• A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5
• Morphometric study of occipital condyles in adult dry skulls of south India. International Journal of Basic and Applied Medical Sciences. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32.

Conference: Oral Presentation:
Mrs. Divya N Pai has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

• A Study of Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of SIRT1 Gane and Serum Sirtuin 1 Levels in Diabetic Nephropathy
• Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study

• Genetics - Gene polymorphism in diabetic Foot, writing systematic review and meta-analysis articles
• I have been actively involved in teaching 1st-year MBBS, BDS and other paramedical courses. (includes theory, dissection, practical and demonstration) classes
• Conduct practical exams, set question paper for internal assessment and invigilation of sessional exam answer sheet
• Mentor for the MBBS students and guide students for ICMR projects
• Take online classes for 1st year MBBS students, Attend a conference, CME's and workshop

Human Anatomy: Gross anatomy, histology, embryology, osteology, neuroanatomy and applied anatomy

• Morphometric study of upper end of tibia in Dakshina Kannada population.Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences ., Vol ( 9) 11 15 ,B 1252-E 1255. 2020
• Morphometric study of occipital condyles in the adult dry skull of south India. 2017 Apr;7(1):28-32
• Morphological study of attachment of costoclavicular ligament on the clavicle in south Indian population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2018 Aug;7(33):3684-6.
• Morphometric Study of Pharyngeal Orifice of Auditory Tube in South Indian Population. International Journal of Anatomy and Research. 2019;7(2.2):6571-4
• A Morphometric Study on Glenoid-Cavity of South Indian Population. CIBTech Journal of Surgery. 2018 Dec;7(3):1-5.

Conference: Oral Presentation:
Mrs. Chaitra D has done oral presentation on the topic: Mutations of SLC4A11 in Congenital Hereditary Endothelial Dystrophy: A Systematic Review in the National e Conference" Genomics Conclave 2021 held on 27th & 28th May 2021at Chettinad Hospital and Research Institute.

Participated in the Scientific Session "First National Conference of Health & Intellectual Property Right Academy - India" conducted at Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University in association with HIPRA from 20th to 21st November 2020

• Evaluation of Sensitivity and Specificity of Alvarado score in Adults with Acute Appendicitis A Pilot Study
• ingle Nucleotide Polymorphism of Omentin Gene (ITLN1) and its Expression- As A Potential Biomarker of Diabetic Foot

Physiology

• Bharath R, Moodithaya SS, Halahalli H, Undaru SB, Nallilu SK, Mirajkar AM. Evaluation of sympathetic sudomotor responses to auditory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorders. Indian Journal of Psychiatry. 2020 Sep 1;62(5):494
• Bharath R, Moodithaya SS, Bhat SU, Mirajkar AM, Shetty SB. Comparison of physiological and biochemical autonomic indices in children with and without autism spectrum disorders. Medicina. 2019 Jul;55(7):346
• Hitha H, Gowda D, Mirajkar A. Serum ferritin level as an early indicator of metabolic dysregulation in young obese adults-a cross-sectional study. Canadian journal of physiology and pharmacology. 2018;96(12):1255-60.
• Kishan A, Shastry N, Moodithaya SS, Mirajkar AM, Shetty PK. Diminished Vagal Tone and Enhanced Sympathetic Drive During Third Trimester of Gestation Among Healthy Women-A Cross Sectional Study. Indian J Physiol Pharmacol. 2018;62(4):407-12
• Shastry N, Mirajkar AM, Moodithaya SS, Halahalli HN. Resting heart rate variability and cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy young adults. Indian Journal of Medical Specialities. 2017 Jan 1;8(1):17-20.

Physiology

• John, J. P., Parekh, P., Halahalli, H. N., Menon, S., & Kutty, B. M. (2017). Auditory Verbal Hallucinations in Schizophrenia: A Model for Aberrant Self-consciousness. In Self, Culture and Consciousness (pp. 123-149). Springer, Singapore
• Shastry, N., Mirajkar, A. M., Moodithaya, S. S., & Halahalli, H. N. (2017). Resting heart rate variability and cardiorespiratory fitness in healthy young adults. Indian Journal of Medical Specialities, 8(1), 17-20
• Halahalli, H. N., John, J. P., Lukose, A., Jain, S., & Kutty, B. M. (2015). Endogenous-cue prospective memory involving incremental updating of working memory: an fMRI study. Brain Structure and Function, 220(6), 3611-3626
• Vijayakumari, A. A., John, J. P., Halahalli, H. N., Paul, P., Thirunavukkarasu, P., Purushottam, M., & Jain, S. (2015). Effect of polymorphisms of three genes mediating monoamine signaling on brain morphometry in schizophrenia and healthy subjects. Clinical Psychopharmacology and Neuroscience, 13(1), 68
• Shakeel, M. K., Halahalli, H. N., Kumar, K., Jain, S., & John, J. P. (2014). Utility of a computerized, paced semantic verbal fluency paradigm in differentiating schizophrenia and healthy subjects. Asian journal of psychiatry, 7, 22-27.

Awarded partial travel grant for the participation of 15th Australasian Menopause Society Congress at Brisbane, Australia, held on 9th to 11th September 2011

Physiology

• 4th APPICON held between 29th Nov to 1st Dec, 2018, at KMC,Manipal titled ' Oxidative Stress And Cellular Aging Biomarkers in Diabetes Mellitus Patients with and Without Insulin Therapy'
• 2nd International Conference on Aging and Gerontology held at San Diego, USA, on June 26-28, 2017, titled  "Association of Tightness of Glycemic Control with Biomarkers of Ageing in Healthy and Diabetic Subjects"

Publications

• Bharath R, ShailajaSM , Halahalli H,Undaru SB, Nallilu SK, Mirajkar AM. Evaluation of sympathetic sudomotor responses to auditory stimuli in children with autism spectrum disorders. Indian J Psychiatry 2020;62:494-500
• Ashwini, Shailaja SM, Shetty PK, Mirajkar AM. Impact of maternal anthropometric parameters, physical activity level, and psychological stress on cardiac autonomic activity during the third trimester of pregnancy. Research J of Pharma Biol and Chem Sciences 2020; 11(4):73-82
• Remya B , Shailaja SM, Shrinivasa U. Bhat, Amrit M. ,Sumanth BS. Comparison of Physiological and Biochemical Autonomic Indices in Children with and without Autism Spectrum Disorders. Medicina 2019, 55: 346 doi:10.3390/medicina55070346 www.mdpi.com/journal/medicina
• Shruthi Suvarna H I ,Shailaja SM , Raghava Sharma.Metabolic and Cardiovascular Ageing Indices in Relation to Glycated Haemoglobin in Healthy and Diabetic Subjects :Current Ageing Science. 2017 10 (3)201-210
• Shailaja SM, Damodar G, Suchetha Kumari. Anti-aging role of Curcumin by modulating the inflammatory markers in albino Wistar rats -Journal of National Medical Association; 2017 vol 109, No 1, 9-13

• Grant of Rs. 12,50,000/- has been sectioned for a project entitled " Select electrophysiological and biochemical indicators in Autism spectrum disorders" Department of Health Research.ICMR-DHR -2016
• Grant of Rs. 14,55,000/- has been sanctioned for the project titled "Comparative and synergistic Radioprotective Effects of Cocos nucifera water and Trans-Zeatin on Electron Beam Irradiated Swiss Albino Mice". This project is funded by Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS), Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) Government of India.-2012

Women health research Psychological stress research

Physiology

Publications:

• Neetha Shastry, Ashwini, Namratha Shetty, Amrit M Mirajkar Cardiac Vagal Tone and Anthropometric Parameters in Healthy Young Adults- Can Altered Cardiac Vagal Tone Predict Development of Obesity?. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research 2017;5(7); 24967-72
• Ashwini Kishan, Shailaja S Moodithaya, Amrit M Mirajkar Evaluation of association between psychological stress level during the menopausal transition period and serum estrogen level among middle-aged women: A cross-sectional study. National Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology 2017;7(10)
• Ashwini, Nikitha M, Shailaja S Moodithaya, A M Mirajkar. Electrodermal response to Auditory stimuli in relation to menopausal transition period. J Basic Clin Physiol Pharmacol 2018; 29(2): 123-129
• Ashwini, Neetha Shastry, Shailaja S Moodithaya, Amrit M Mirajkar, Prasanna Kumar Shetty, Diminished Vagal Tone and Enhanced Sympathetic Drive During Third Trimester of Gestation Among Healthy Women - A Cross Sectional Study. Indian J Physiology and Pharmacology 2018; 62(3):407-12
• Ashwini, Moodithaya S, Shetty PK, Mirajkar AM. Impact of maternal anthropometric parameters, physical activity level, and psychological stress on cardiac autonomic activity during the third trimester of pregnancy. Research J of Pharma Biol and Chem Sciences 2020; 11(4):73-82.

Conferences:

• Presented a research paper entitled "Evaluation of association of Maternal Perceived stress level with autonomic and biochemical markers of stress" in 5th Annual National Conference of Association of Physiologists of India, organized by Department of Physiology, Pramukhswami Medical college, Karamsad, Gujarat held on 27th to 29th September 2018
• Presented a research paper entitled "Evaluation of association of Maternal Prenatal Cardiac Autonomic Nervous function with Postnatal Psychological Stress Level" in 63rd Annual National Conference of Association of Physiologists and Pharmacologists of India, Organized by Department of Physiology, JIPMER, Puducherry held on 12th to 14th October 2017

• Association of Maternal Psychological Stress with changes in Insulin Resistance during Antenatal and Postnatal period (self-funded) Investigators: Dr Ashwini, Dr Shailaja S Moodithaya, Dr Prasanna Kumar Shetty
• The attitude, Compliance of preventive measures and psychological implications of evolving risk of coronavirus disease 2019 among elderly population (Nitte University) Investigators: Dr Pooja Nayak, Dr Ashwini
• Association between Hemoglobin status and Blood Pressure Responses to Isometric Handgrip Test among young females (ICMR-STS-2018)
• Influence of dietary fiber consumption on the severity of premenstrual symptoms, primary dysmenorrhoea among young adults - A cross sectional study (ICMR-STS-2017)

• Best paper award-2018 during the oral presentation at International Conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB) held from 4th to 16th Oct 2018
• Best research paper award-2018 published from KSHEMA by Nitte (Deemed to be University) for the publication of an original article in a Q2 Journal (Canadian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology, Impact Factor: 2.21)
• Research Excellence award-2020 for the original article publication in a Q2 Journal (Nutritional Neuroscience, Impact Factor: 4.028). The article titled Role of Astaxanthin in the Modulation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Spatial Learning Behaviour in Perinatally Undernourished Wistar Rats was published in Nutritional Neuroscience. 2020 Jun;23(6):422-31.

Physiology

• Presented a paper (oral) titled "Efficacy of Curcumin on metabolic disorders in the adult life of perinatally undernourished wistar rats" in 'BMS e-CON' organized by the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology and Center for Biomedical Research, AVMCH, Puducherry, India held from 17th to 19th September, 2020
• Presented a paper (oral) titled "Cognitive outcomes in perinatally undernourished rats and its modulation by Astaxanthin" in the International Conference on Neuroscience with a theme on Translational Research in Improving Mental Health at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India between October 29-31, 2018
• Presented a paper (oral) titled "Nardostachys jatamansi protects radiation induced histochemical changes in albino wistar rats" in the International Conference on Radiation Biology (ICRB-2018) at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University) between October 4-6, 2018.
• Presented a paper (oral) titled "Modulation of Brain Derived Neurotrophic Factor by Astaxanthin in perinatally undernourished rats" in the International Conference of Malaysian Society of Pharmacology and Physiology-2017 (MSPP-2017) at School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Malaysia between August 18-19, 2017

Publications

• Gowda KMD, Kumari NS, Ullal H. Role of Astaxanthin in the Modulation of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Spatial Learning Behavior in Perinatally Undernourished Wistar Rats. Nutritional Neuroscience. 2020 Jun;23(6):422-31. IF:4.03, Q2 Journal
• Hitha H, Gowda D, Mirajkar A. Serum ferritin level as an early indicator of metabolic dysregulation in young obese adults - a cross-sectional study. Can J Physiol Pharmacol. 2018 Dec;96(12):1255-60. IF:2.21, Q2 Journal
• Shailaja M, Damodara Gowda KM, Vishakh K, Suchetha Kumari N. Anti-aging Role of Curcumin by Modulating the Inflammatory Markers in Albino Wistar Rats. Journal of the National Medical Association. 2017;109(1):9-13. IF:0.47, Q3 Journal
• Bindiya S, Gowda KMD, Ashwini K, Roshima PM. Comparison of fat percentage with muscle strength/endurance and blood pressure response in young adults. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology. 2017;7(10):1070-3. IF: 0.12, Q3 Journal
• Tenkanidiyoor YS, Vasudeva V, Rao S, Gowda KMD, Rao C, Sanjeev G, Nalilu SK. Hematopoietic, Antioxidant and Membrane Stabilizing Property of Diallyl Disulphide in Irradiated Mice. J Clin Diagn Res. 2016 Feb;10(2):BF01-5. IF: 0.8, Q4 Journal

Molecular biology, Applied physiology , Animal experimental pharmacological study

Human Physiology

Attended International Conference On Radiation Biology 04-10-2018to 6-10-2018 at NITTE(Deemed to be University)

• Vijayalaxmi BM1, Lakshmi Manjeera2*, Suchetha Kumari N3, Prasanna Kumar Shetty2, Amrith M Mirajkar1, Shilpa Shetty4, Pravesh Hegde4, and Prajna Bhandary4. Association between Vitamin-D with Metabolic Parameters in Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences. 2020. October 2020 RJPBCS 11(5) Page No. 134-138
• Vijayalaxmi B.M., A.P.Krishna and Dr. Shrikanth L. Patil Evaluation and comparison of lifestyle and fitness among software and Non-Software Professionals. European journal of pharmaceutical and medical research2017,4(11)

Self-funded
Ongoing PhD Project Association of Vitamin D receptor gene polymorphism with 25 hydroxy vitamin D and Sex hormone levels in women with and without polycystic ovarian Syndrome.

1. Paediatric Anaesthesa, Regional Anaesthesia, Difficult Airway, Bioethics and Medical Ethics

2. Resource person in several national level difficult airway workshops.

3. First aid and BLS; resuscitation: Faculty for American Heart Association certified courses in Basic & Advanced Cardiac Life Support (BLS &; ACLS)

4. Quiz master for several anaesthesiology quiz events at State and South Zone level

1. Honorary Secretary: ISA Mangalore City Branch from 2007 to 2009

2. Honorary Executive Committee Member: ISA Karnataka State Chapter from2010 to 2013

3. Web Coordinator, All India Difficult Airway Association from the inception to December 2013

4. Honorary Secretary: ISA Karnataka State Chapter from 2015 to 2017

5. President: ISA Mangalore City Branch From 2017 to 2018

6. Zonal representative in National Executive Committee, All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA) 2018

7. The editorial board of the Indian Journal of Anaesthesia is award ISA-IJA best reviewer

Anaesthesia and Critical Care BSc & MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

1. Does dexmedetomidine improve analgesia of superficial cervical plexus block for thyroid surgery?. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2016, V-60,Iss-1, Page- 34-38 (Dr BS Santosh, Dr Sripada G Mehandale)

2. Comparison of oral dexmedetomidine versus oral midazolam as premedication to prevent emergence agitation after sevoflurane anaesthesia in paediatric patients. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, 2017, V- 61, Issue-2, Page 131-136 (M Kavya Prabhu, Sripada G Mehandale)

3. Perfusion index as predictor of hypotension following Propofol induction- A prospective observational study. volume - 61, issue-12, page 990-995. Sripada G Mehandale, Preethi Rajasekhar 2018.

4. Reversal agent is mandatory even with neuromuscular monitoring. Page no-482-483, v-62, issue- 2 June 2018 Sripada Gopalakrishna Mehandale, Ananda Bangera, Smruthi Vallikat Thiyath

5. Sreekantha D.K., Rachana H.K., Mehandale S.G., Javed M., Sairam K.V.S.S.S.S.(2019) Expert System Design for Automated Prediction of Difficulties in Securing Airway in ICU and OT. In: Kumar N., Venkatesha Prasad R. (eds) Ubiquitous Communications and Network Computing. UBICNET 2019. Lecture Notes of the Institute for Computer Sciences, Social Informatics and Telecommunications Engineering, vol 276. Springer,Cham

Prediction of Difficult Airway Management Cases Using Machine Learning and Image Processing Techniques

Difficult airway, Regional Anaesthesia

1. Associate Editor of Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia
2. Editorial board member of Indian Journal of Anaesthesiology
3. National Vice President of All India Difficult Airway Association (AIDAA)
4. Chairman, Mangaluru chapter of All India Difficult Airway Association
5. Organizing chairman for National Airway Conference 2019
6. Observer for credit hours Karnataka Medical council (MCI)
7. Life member of IMA, ISA, ISCCM, AORA, IAPA
8. Served as Professor & HOD
9. Served as Coordinator of B. Sc Anaesthesia and OT Technology
10. Served as Chairman of Board of studies of allied health sciences Nitte Deemed to be University
11. Served as President of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologist, chapter Mangalore branch Served as: President of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM)-Mangalore
12. Served as Vice President of Indian Medical Association, South Kanara Branch
13. Served as Treasurer of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA) Karnataka Branch Served as Organizing secretary of 1st National conference of AIDAA
14. Served as Organizing chairman of PG EXCEL - State level PG conference
15. Served as external member of board of curium of department of Anaesthesioalogy Yenepoya Deemed to be Universit
16. Received "Best citizen of India" award by India Publishing House

Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
BSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology
MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

1. Pulmonary recruitment manoeuvre - A Novel approach for postoperative pain reduction in laparoscopic surgery. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol- 16, Issue3, ver1, March 2017. Ritik Bansal ,Rajesh Ballal ,Ananda Bangera
2. Article Review: Anaesthesia for adenotonsilectomy: An update. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. (Page no- 103-109, V-61, I-2, 2017)
3. Reversal agent is mandatory even with neuromuscular monitoring. Page no-482-483, v-62, issue- 2 June 2018 Sripada Gopalakrishna Mehandale, Ananda Bangera, Smruthi Vallikat Thiyath.
4. "Is Oxford Position Better to Prevent Undesirable Higher Blockade and to Maintain Haemodynamic Stability in Subarachnoid Block for LSCS".  Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research . Oct2019, Vol. 13 Issue 10, p5-8.  Bangera Ananda; Priyanka
5. Management of a case of anticipated difficult airway in a patient with moebius syndrome. Ananda Bangera, Deepali Shetty. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, volume 64, issue 11, 2020

1. Pulmonary recruitment manoeuvre - A Novel approach for postoperative pain reduction in laparoscopic surgery. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, Vol- 16, Issue3, ver1, March 2017. Ritik Bansal ,Rajesh Ballal ,Ananda Bangera

2. Article Review: Anaesthesia for adenotonsilectomy: An update. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia. (Page no- 103-109, V-61, I-2, 2017)

3. Reversal agent is mandatory even with neuromuscular monitoring. Page no-482-483, v-62, issue- 2 June 2018 Sripada Gopalakrishna Mehandale, Ananda Bangera, Smruthi Vallikat Thiyath.

4. "Is Oxford Position Better to Prevent Undesirable Higher Blockade and to Maintain Haemodynamic Stability in Subarachnoid Block for LSCS".  Journal of Clinical & Diagnostic Research . Oct2019, Vol. 13 Issue 10, p5-8.  Bangera Ananda; Priyanka.

5. Management of a case of anticipated difficult airway in a patient with moebius syndrome. Ananda Bangera, Deepali Shetty. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, volume 64, issue 11, 2020

Difficult airway, Regional Anaesthesia

1. Past President of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Mangalore City Branch
2. Faculty to American Heart Association (AHA) for Certificate Courses in BLS & ACLS
3. Has completed Diploma in Palliative care course with focus on Geriatrics
4. Certificate course in Palliative Medicine through Indian Association of Palliative care, Kozhikode.

Anaesthesia and Critical Care
BSc & MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

1. Text book of paediatric anaesthesia, chapter 38 Anaesthesia for the patient with a genetic syndrome. 2015 CBS Publishers New Delhi
2. Text book of obstetric anaesthesia chapter 14- Endocrine disorders and pregnancy. 2016 CBS Publishers New Delhi
3. Role of intramuscular injections of vasopressors in combating spinal hypotension during caesarean sections: A prospective, randomized, double - blinded controlled clinical trial. (2017 The Indian Anaesthetists, published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow December 18, 2017 , V-18, I-2, page no 46-50, Ananth Srikrishna Somayaji, Gayathri Bhat)
4. Effect of intracuff inflation with alkalinised lignocaine, saline and air on early postoperative airway morbidity- A randomised control trial. (Suvajit Podder, Gayathri Bhat, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2019, V- 13, Issue-6.
5. Comparison of efficacy of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous diclofenac for post-operative analgesia in laparoscopic surgeries. Megha wadhwani , gayathri bhat. Volume :6, issue :32 page :2151-215. Doi: 10.18410/jebmh/2019/439. Journal of evidence based medicine and health care.

Awareness of CPR among the students

1. Text book of paediatric anaesthesia, chapter 38 Anaesthesia for the patient with a genetic syndrome. 2015 CBS Publishers New Delhi

2. Text book of obstetric anaesthesia chapter 14- Endocrine disorders and pregnancy. 2016 CBS Publishers New Delhi

3. Role of intramuscular injections of vasopressors in combating spinal hypotension during caesarean sections: A prospective, randomized, double - blinded controlled clinical trial. (2017 The Indian Anaesthetists, published by Wolters Kluwer- Medknow December 18, 2017 , V-18, I-2, page no 46-50, Ananth Srikrishna Somayaji, Gayathri Bhat)

4. Effect of intracuff inflation with alkalinised lignocaine, saline and air on early postoperative airway morbidity- A randomised control trial. (Suvajit Podder, Gayathri Bhat, Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2019, V- 13, Issue-6.

5. Comparison of efficacy of intravenous paracetamol and intravenous diclofenac for post-operative analgesia in laparoscopic surgeries. Megha wadhwani , gayathri bhat. Volume :6, issue :32 page :2151-215. Doi: 10.18410/jebmh/2019/439. Journal of evidence based medicine and health care.

Anaesthesiology
Simulation/Skill lab

• Zonal Coordinator for Asian Society of Paediatric Anaesthesia, 2016
• Member of Medical Education Unit, KSHEMA
• Member of Renal Transplant unit, KSHEMA
• NSS Coordinator Nitte DU Member of General Brigade, NUGIP, Nitte DU
• Member of Maternal Mortality Committee
• Member of Grievance committee, KSHEMA
• External Member of Board of Studies, Dept. of Anaesthesiology, Yenepoya Medical College
• National General Secretary of All India Difficult Airway Association

• Anaesthesiology and Critical Care BSc & MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

1. Comparison between two doses of dexmadetomidine add to bupivacaine for caudal analgesia in paediatric infraumbilical surgeries. IJA_ 17615R13, 2016 (Niveditha Padma Meenakshi Kuruppiah, Sumalatha R Shetty, Krishna Prasad Patla
2. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia, Volume 60, Issue 12, 2016 All India difficult airway association 2016 guidelines for the management of unanticipated difficult tracheal intubation in Aadults, Obstetrics, Paediatrics, Intensive Care Unit, Anticipated difficult extubation.
3. "Airway anomaly in syndromic children"- One year audit of the Perioperative anaesthetic management in a tertiary care centre. PARIPEX - INDIAN JOURNAL OF RESERACH. V-7, Issue-7, ISSN-2250-1991, Page no- 9-11. ( Dr Sumalatha R Shetty, Dr Sindhu C, Dr Ananda Bangera)
4. Radhakrishna Shetty Sumalatha, Balaram Chandana, Kandavara Siri. Is neck roentgenogram essential for airway assessment in thyroid swelling? A 3 year audit in a tertiary care centre. Airway. 2019, 2 (1): 17-21. Doi: 10.4103/ARWY.ARWY­-7-19
5. All India difficult airway association (AIDAA) consensus guidelines for airway management in the operating room during the COVID-19 pandemic. Apeksh Patwa, Amit Shah, Rakesh Garg, Jigeeshu Vasishtha Divatia, Pankaj Kundra, Jeson Rajan Doctor, Sumalatha Radhakrishna Shetty, Syed Moied Ahmed, Sabyasachi Das, Sheila Nainan Myatra
6. Shetty SR, Smruthi VT. Validation of Clinical Versus Ultrasound Parameters in Assessment of Airway. Trends in Anaesthesia and Critical Care. 2020 Dec;35:21-7.
7. Lodaya M, Shetty SR. High‑Flow Nasal Cannula: Can it be a Saviour in the Present COVID‑19 Pandemic? Airway. 2020 Aug;3(2):57-9

The POISE- 2 study

1. Postgraduate teaching

2. Undergraduate teaching

3. Research in the field of anaesthesia and cardiac anaesthesia

4. Guide -Postgraduate dissertation

Anesthesia & Critical care

1. Case report- Post-operative pulmonary embolism: Transthoracic echocardiography as a diagnostic tool. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia 2014, Volume : 58  |  Issue : 3  |  Page : 362-363 (Dr Nikhil M P, Dr Avanish Bhandary, Dr Sumalatha R Shetty)
2. Anaesthetic Management of temperomandibular Joint Ankylosis in paediatrics: A 5 year audit in a University Hospital. Sch. J. App. Med. Sci., 2015; 3 (1E): 333-337,ISSN 2320-6691 ISSN 2347-954X (Print) (Dr Sumalatha R Shetty, Dr Avanish Bhandary,Dr Anirban Roy,Dr Vikram Shetty)
3. "A survey on patients' awareness about anaesthesia and anaesthesiologist". "Indian journal of clinical anaesthesia (IJCA)" Vol.3, Issue- 2 ( Dr. Avanish Bhandary, Dr. Nikhil Maruthi Pallath, Dr. Mayur Ramakrishna, Dr. Sumalatha R Shetty)

1. Post graduate teaching
2. Undergraduate teaching
3. Research in the field of anaesthesia and cardiac anaesthesia
4. Guide -Postgraduate dissertation

PG teaching

The Indian program of the UNESCO chair in bioethics (Haifa) attended and completed the '3T-IBHSC training program for health science faculty, held at Nitte University Mangaluru from 28th to 30th November 2016

Anesthesiology & Critical care BSc & MSc Anaesthesia OT Technology

1. Case report- Anesthetic management of an elderly patient with kyphoscoliosis and dilated cardiomyopathy posted for abdominal hysterectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy. SJA_2_15R2, Vol-9, Issue-3, 2015( Suvidha Sood, Manjunath R. Kamath, Anil S. Shetty)
2. Preeminence of oral clonidine when juxtaposed with oral midazolam as preanaesthetic medication in children: A prospective randomised double blind study. . Indian Journal of Clinical; Anaesthesia, Vol- 3, Issue- 2, 2016 (Anil Shetty, Vinayababu Kurain, Anand Bangera, Nikhil M . P)
3. Juxtaposition of Ropivacaine with Bupivacaine Hyperbaric Solutions for spinal Anaesthesia in Elective Surgeries: A Prospective Randomized Double Blind Study. Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia 2017, 4 (3, Part-I, page no- 617-622), Anil Shetty, Sebastian Deepak, Anand Bangera.
4. Similitude and disparity between airtraq and Mccoy laryngoscope in simulated cervical spine injury during tracheal intubation: A prospective randomized study. (V-5, Issue- 8, 2018- Indian Journal of Anaesthesia and Analgesia, Anil Shetty, Prashanth C, Anand Bangera)
5. A destined inquisitive study of intraoperative blood loss assessment in a south Indian tertiary care hospital. volume- 8, issue-6 June 2019.Paripex - Indian journal of research. (Anil Shetty, Prashanth C)

PG teaching

1. Post graduate teaching
2. Undergraduate teaching
3. Research in the field of anaesthesia and cardiac anaesthesia
4. Guide -Postgraduate dissertation (Have guided 9 post graduates till date)
5. Internal and external examiner-Nitte University and RGUHS university

Anaesthesia and Critical care, Cardiac anaesthesia for MBBS, MD, BSc AOTT, MSc AOTT

1. Influence of Bispectral Index Monitoring on Isoflurane Minimum Alveolar Concentration in Off Pump Cardiac Surgeries -Journal of evolution of medical and dental sciences 2020.
2. Intermittent Subcutaneous Morphine for Postoperative Analgesia Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting-Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research 2020
3. Interesting case of retrieval of intrathoracic Kirschner wire-Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery 2017
4. A prospective randomized study comparing 0.5% isobaric solutions of levobupivacaine and ropivacaine with fentanyl as an adjuvant for subarachnoid block in patients undergoing elective lower limb surgery-Indian Journal of Clinical Anaesthesia 2017
5. Mupirocin and vancomycin susceptibility in MRSA colonizing anterior nares of patients scheduled for cardiac surgery-Indian Journal of Microbiological Research 2017

1. Effect of premedication on elective surgeries
2. Influence of Injection Vitamin C on cardiac surgeries
3. Routine use of trans oesophageal echocardiography on off pump coronary bypass grafting
4. Study of transfusion practices in tertiary care hospital
5. Effects of dexmedetomidine on haemodynamics in patients undergoing major heart surgeries

1. Regional Anaesthesia, Difficult Airway, Bioethics
2. Quiz master for several anaesthesiology quiz events at State and South Zone level
3. Finance & financial market

1. Award for Best paper presentation in GISACON, 2013 at Baroda
2. Served as Treasurer of Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA), Mangalore City Branch

Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
BSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology
MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

The effect of single point and two point technique for ultrasound guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block in patients undergoing elbow, forearm and wrist surgeries- a prospective observational study. J. Evolution Med. Dent. Sci./EISSN- 2278-4802, PISSN- 2278-4748/ vol. 9/ issue 10/ mar. 09, 2020. Nikhil Maruthi Pallath, Murali Shankar Bhat, Raghavendra Rajashekhar Huchchannava

Special interest in USG guided regional anaesthesia and difficult airway cases Trained medical simulation coordinator

• National Treasurer - All India Difficult Airway Association -2017-2019

• National Treasurer - All India Difficult Airway Association - 2019-2021

• State council member IMA- mangaluru 2016-2017

• Central council member IMA-mangaluru 2019-2020

Anaesthesiology BSc & MSc Anaesthesia OT Technology

Anaesthesiology and Critical Care
BSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology
MSc Anaesthesia & OT Technology

Difficult Airway and regional anesthesia

M.B.B.S, B.D.S, M.D Anaesthesiology Pg course
B.Sc, M.Sc (A&OTT), B.Sc(Nursing)

National airway confenrence, AIDAA - organizing faculty

• Medical Education
• Molecular Biology
• Clinical Biochemistry

4th best paper in the 2nd Contact Session of the MCI Advance course in Medical Education held at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore from 7th to 9th of April, 2018

Biochemistry

• Effect of Aegle Marmelos in Paracetamol Intoxicated Rats. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2019 May;8(5):73-75.
• Evaluation of electrophoretic pattern in renal disease: A retrospective study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 6-2019-:1-5.
• Effectiveness of mixed ability learning academic outcomes and student's perceptions. Evolution Med. Denti.Sci;8(47):3545-3548
• Patterns of tobacco consumption among oral squamous cell carcinoma cases attending a tertiary care dental hospital in coastal Karnataka of India. World Journal of Dentistry (2019);10(5):950-953.
• Autoantibody detection against p53 antigen in patients with oral premalignant and malignant lesions: A case control study in the high-risk population. Biomedicine 2020; 40(3):335-340.

• BRNS Project titled "Modification of Radiation-induced Cytogenetic damages by synergetic effects of 2-deoxyglucose and Allium sativum extract on Normal and Tumor Cells"
• Nitte University funded project titled "Lipoprotein (A) and Non-Hdl cholesterol in type 2 diabetes mellitus"
• "Fist program- 2015" for support level-I category by DST to augment the research facilities in the department.
  
  Association of single nucleotide polymorphism rs6415084, rs10945682 and rs6919346 of LPA Gene with serum Lp(a) levels and risk of cardiovascular disease - A Cross-Sectional Study

• FABMS Fellowship
• Best Researcher Award 2018 (Nitte (Deemed to be University)
• Dr. PP Jacob Award for the Best Scientific Paper published in JIOS in the year 2018
• Certificate of appreciation for her contribution and support for NIH Funded Collaboration Project in the year 2012-2014
• Best poster award for Membrane lipid modifications in diabetes mellitus at the 31st ACBI National conference 2004, Belgaum,2004
• Best poster award for Antioxidant status in Type - II Diabetic Mellitus Patients undergoing Ayurvedic and Allopathic Treatment at the 33rd ACBI National Conference, Pune,2006
• Most cited paper 2006-09 award for Synthesis and biological activity of Schiff and Mannich bases bearing 2,4-dichloro-5- fluorophenyl moiety by Bioorganic and Medicinal Chemistry (International Journal).

• Biochemistry
• Molecular Genetics

• Shilpa S. Shetty, Suchetha Kumari N*. Fatty acids and their role in type‐2 diabetes (Review). Experimental and therapeutic medicine 2021; 22: 706
• Shilpa. S. Shetty, Suchetha Kumari N*, Praveen Kumar Shetty. Omega 6/omega 3 fatty acid ratio as an essential predictive biomarker in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus, Nutrition, 2020,110968
• Damodara Gowda KM, Suchetha Kumari N, Ullal H. Role of astaxanthin in the modulation of brain-derived neurotrophic factor and spatial learning behavior in perinatally undernourished Wistar rats. Nutritional neuroscience. 2020 Jun 2;23(6):422-31.
• Gollapalli P, B. S S, Rimac H, Patil P, Nalilu SK, Kandagalla S, Shetty P. Pathway enrichment analysis of virus-host interactome and prioritization of novel compounds targeting the spike glycoprotein receptor binding domain-human angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 interface to combat SARS-CoV-2. Journal of Biomolecular Structure and Dynamics. 2020 Nov 2:1-4.
• Kishore Punnath, Kiran K Dayanand, Valleesha N Chandrashekhar, Rajeshwara N Achur, Srinivasa B Kakkilaya, Susanta K Ghosh, Benudhar Mukhi, Vishal Midya, Suchetha N Kumari, D. Channe Gowda. Clinical features and haemtological parameters among malaria patients in Mangaluru city area in the southwestern coastal region of India. Parasitology Research.

As Principle Investigator International

• Effect of FADS gene variants on fatty acid synthesis and brain development in India, funded by WAKE FOREST UNIVERSITY, USA and JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, USA (NIH), 2012-19 (Budget: 43.26 lakhs).
• Assessment of Relationship between Glycosyl phosphatidylinositol and IgG Levels in Repeated Malarial Infection PENN STATE UNIVERSITY, USA (NIH), 2014-18(Budget: 60.17 lakhs).
• Studies on Pregnancy, delivery and child development pattern in water contaminated area of India. MEXT (Government of Japan), 2020-2025, (Budget: Rs.1.35 Crore).

National

• In Vivo Studies on comparative and Synerget Radioprotective effect of 4-Amino 5-Mercapto-3 Substituted -1,2,4- Triazole derivatives and N. jatamansi extract" funded by BRNS, 2009-2012 (Budget: 14 lakhs)
• In vivo study of DNA damage on buccal mucosal cells by the treatment with various types of fixed orthodontic appliances, ICMR, 2011-2014 (Budget: 10.50 lakhs)
• A Novel approach to evaluate effects of diallyl disulfide and Caricca papaya (Linn.) on Hematopoietic progenitor Cell Kinetics in Irradiated Mice" BRNS, 2012-2015 (Budget: 12.58 lakhs)
• Assessment of Relationship between Glycosyl phosphatidy linositol and IgG Levels in Repeated Malarial Infection" with Penn State University, USA, 2014-2018, NIH (60.17 lakhs)
• Level II Project "Molecular screening of polycystic ovary syndromes (PCOS) in Dakshina Kannada" 2017-2019, VGST K-FIST (40 lakhs)
• Anti-obesity, lipid lowering and anti- inflammatory effects of virgin coconut oil on high fat diet induced obese rats", "Anti diabetic and Hypolipidemic activity of coconut palm sugar on Streptozotocin Induced diabetic" and "A study on radioprotective efficacy of virgin coconut oil in Swiss Albino mice" 2017-2020, CPCRI (Budget 2.43 lakhs)
• Establishment of Bio dosimetry laboratory at K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte (Deemed to be University) Mangalore and Networking with INMAS" (CARS under Project No. TD-15/INM/313/4.0) collaborated with INMAS, DRDO, New Delhi, 2017-2020 (Budget 3.52 lakhs)
• Development of Ganoderma Lucidum based Radio-Protective & Health Support Products, DIBER - DRDO, 2019-2021 (Budget: 10 lakhs).
  
  As Co- Principle Investigator
  1. Evaluation and optimization of Radioprotective activity of Bioactive Natural and Synthetic Compounds against whole body electron beam irradiation. BRNS, 2011- 2014,(Budget: 15.37 lakhs)
• Bio transformation of Orthodontic Bonding adhesives by Exposing to Electronic Beam Irradiation: An In Vitro Study. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 13.70 lakhs)
• Modulatory effect of radiation on restorative and endodontic materials. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 16.91lakhs)
• Modification of Radiation induced Cytogenetic damages by synergetic effects of 2deoxyglucose and Allium sativum extract on Normal and tumor cells. BRNS, 2011-2014, (Budget: 19.50 lakhs)
• . Comparative and Synergistic Radioprotective effects Cocos nucifera water and Trans-zeatinin Electron Beam Irradiated Swiss albino mice. BRNS, 2012-2015, (Budget: 15.37 lakhs)
• Comparative and synergistic modulatory effects of Cassia fistula and Rhodiola rosea Leaf extracts to Protect against Electron Beam Radiation induced oxidative damage in Human Dermal Fibroblasts (HDF). BRNS, 2012-2015, (Budget:13.3 lakhs)
• Radioprotective effect of Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) plant extract with the synthetic Parthenolide on the organs of Swiss Albino mice. BRNS, 2013-2017, (Budget: 12.79 lakhs)
• Effect of Maternal Bidi Rolling on Fetal Growth and pregnancy outcome by serial fetal biometric and serum cotinine assays: A Cohort Study. ICMR, 2013-2017, (Budget: 18.09 lakhs)
• Association of white discharge and psycho social risk factors in women of reproductive age in South Canara - a community- based study. ICMR, 2014-2018, (Budget: 12.83 lakhs)
• Evaluation of protective activity of Asparagus racemosus root extract and isoprinosine against electron beam radiation induced immunosuppression. BRNS, 2014-2018, (Budget: 10.94 lakhs)
• Effect of radiation on the biomechanical behavior of root filled teeth and radio protective effect of remineralising agent on the enamel. ICMR, 2014-2018, (Budget: 16 lakhs) 12. Electrophysiological and Biochemical Indicators in Autism Spectrum Disorders. BRNS, 2014-2018, (Budget: 14.08 lakhs)
• Study on Melanocytes and Epidermal Stem cells Stimulation Potential of Anti-Leucoderma Herbal Product Mark-II Developed by DIBER (DRDO). DIBER-DRDO, 2019-2021(Budget: Rs. 10.00 lakhs)
•  ICMR studentships: 10
• Collaborative Projects: 4
• Nitte University Projects:6

• Lab consultant for the NABL accredited clinical biochemistry lab KSHEMA
• Completed Basic Course in Biomedical Research

Biochemistry

• Tirthal Rai, Mayur Rai, Janice Dsa, Srinidhi Rai. Impact of Seasonal Variation in Association with Other Factors on Vitamin D Status among Mangalorean Population. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Science ; 10(9): 589-594
• Dr. Mayur Rai, Dr. Tirthal Rai, Dr. Janice DSa, Dr. Srinidhi Rai. Bone turnover markers: An emerging tool to detect primary osteoporosis. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research; 12(12): 4-7
• Dr. Srinidhi Rai, Dr. Tirthal Rai, Dr. Janice DSa. Are Serum Separator Tubes An Effective Alternative To Sodium Fluoride Tubes For Glucose Estimation? Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences ; 10(4): 171-178
• Vishnu Viswanathan nair, Srinidhi rai, Tirthal rai, Janice dsa. Prevalence of prediabetes among adults and evaluation of Indian diabetes risk score(IDRS score) in a tertiary care hospital. Indian journal of public health research and development; 11(7): 974-979
• Dr.Tirthal Rai, Dr.Srinidhi Rai, Janice, P Kathyayani. Sunshine vitamin deficiency'- A myth or a fact?. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research; 5 (1): 148-153

• Clinical utility of inflammatory markers in predicting surgical site infection in patients following orthopedic surgeries
• Sunshine vitamin deficiency, a myth or a fact.?
• Vitamin D status in Rheumatoid Arthritis patients.
• Association of bone turnover markers with glucose metabolism in type 2 diabetes mellitus". Funded by Nitte ( Deemed to be University)
• Prevalence and risk factors for hypogonadism in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Biochemistry

• Vishnu Viswanathan Nair, Srinidhi Rai, Tirthal Rai, Janice DSa. Prevalance of prediabetes among adults and evaluation of Indian diabetes risk score(IDRS Score) in a tertiary care hospital. Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, July 2020; 11(7):974-979
• Nikhil Mathur, Srinidhi Rai, Neveditha Sujith, Orru Gayatri. Newer v/s classical anthropometric indices as a screening tool for dyslipidemia in healthy young adults. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2019;13(4): 4-7.
• Srinidhi Rai, Tirthal Rai and Jancie DSa. Are serum separator tubes an effective alternative to sodium fluoride tubes for glucose estimation? Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences 2019;10(4):171-178
• Tirthal Rai, Srinidhi Rai, Janice, P.Kathyayani. Sunshine vitamin deficiency - A myth or a fact? International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, 2018; 5(1):148-153
• Srinidhi rai, Prajna K, Tirthal Rai. Lipid profile in type 2 diabetes mellitus and in diabetic nephropathy. International Journal of clinical biochemistry and research, October-November 2017;4(4):379-382.

• Prevalence and risk factors for hypogonadism in male patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Impact of blood sample collection using different tubes on glucose levels: a preliminary study
• Association of Bone turnover markers with glucose metabolism in Type 2 diabetes mellitus

Biochemistry

• Dr Rashmi Kundapur, Dr Shreyaswi Sathyanath M, Dr Sudip Bhattacharya, Dr Anusha Rashmi, Dr Bhavesh V Modi, Dr Roopa Bhandary, Dr Deepak Saxena. Impact Of Health Awareness Among Diabetics To Reduce The Plasma Glucose Level And Maintain Better Health - A Systematic Review. Global Journal For Research Analysis March 2021;10(03):23-31.
• Tirthal Rai, Mayur Rai, Janice Dsa, Srinidhi Rai, Sushith P, Rooparani Bhandary. Impact of Seasonal Variation in Association with Other Factors on Vitamin D Status among Mangalorean Population. J Evolution Med Dent Sci; 10(9): 589-594
• Roopa Bhandary, Sukanya Shetty, Dyna Ann Roby, Harsha Hallahalli N. Effectiveness of mixed ability learning academic outcomes and students perceptions. Evolution Med. Denti.Sci;8(47):3545-3548
• Dyna Ann Roby, Sukanya Shetty, Roopa Bhandary. Evaluation of electrophoretic pattern in renal disease: A retrospective study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research 6-2019-:1-5.
• Roopa Rani Bhandary, Sukanya Shetty, Ashalatha Rao, Srikrishna U. Markers of atherosclerotic risk in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: A preliminary study. International Journal of Clinical Biochemistry and Research, Arpil-June, 2018;5(2)328-333.

• Psoriasis
• Pediatric Dermatology
• Mycoses

Best Research Paper Awards-2019
Contribution as an author of the "Best Research Paper Awards-2019" published from K.S. Hegde Medical Academy, Mangalore on 31.03.2021.

Dermatology, Venereology & Leprosy

• Girisha BS, Shibina S, Raghuraja U, Subramanyam K. Carotid intima-media thickness and epicardial fat thickness predict precoronary artery disease status in psoriasis. Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2021; 87:357-63
• Alexander S, Girisha BS, Sripathi H, Noronha TM, Alva AC. Efficacy of fractional CO2 laser with intralesional steroid compared with intralesional steroid alone in the treatment of keloids and hypertrophic scars. J Cosmet Dermatol. 2019;00:1-9.
• Nayak PB, Girisha BS, Noronha TM, Sripathi H. Low Vitamin D in psoriasis: Reality or myth? Indian J Dermatol l2018;63:255-60
• George A, Girisha BS, Rao S. A perspective study of cutaneous manifestations in primary psychiatric disorders in a tertiary care hospital. Indian J Psychiatry 2018;60:213-6.
• Nayak PB, Girisha BS, Noronha TM. Correlation between disease severity, family income, and quality of life in psoriasis: A study from South India. Indian Dermatol Online J 2018;9:165-9

• Dr. Girisha B S, Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology has received Nitte UniversityShort TermFaculty Research Grant for the project titled "A case control study of epicardial fat thickness and carotid intima media thickness in patients with psoriasis vulgaris."-Rs-1,20,000.00
• Dr. Girisha B S, Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology has received NU Faculty Short TermResearch Grant for the project titled "Evaluation of resistant genes in recalcitrant Dermatophytosis- A PCR based study."-Rs-1,75,000.00
• Dr. Girisha B S, Professor & HOD, Department of Dermatology has received NUFaculty Start up Research Grant for the project titled "Study on Polymerase Chain reaction based identification of Dermatopytes in recalcitrant Dermatophytosis."-Rs-1,50,000.00.

Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)

• Guest speaker for NITTE Voice assessment and therapeutics (NIVAT) on 28th March 2016. Topic " Basics of Laryngectomy"
• Bhat V, Ajaz Aziz, Bhandary SK, Rajeshwary A, Shrinath D Kamath P, Saldanha M. Malignant otitis externa- a study in a tertiary healthcare centre: International Journal of advanved otology. Int Adv Otol 2015; 11(1):72-6
• Philip P, Bhandary SK, Aroor R, Bhat V, Pratap D. The effect of mobile phone usage on hearing in adult population. Indian Journal of Otology. 2017 Jan;23(1):1-6.
• Bhandary SK, Bhat VS. "Breast milk induced otitis externa of neonates"- an entity often misdiagnosed?. Indian J Otol 2019;25(1):46-7 5) Bhandary SK, Aroor R, Bhat V, V MJ, P S. Self-swabbing in coronavirus pandemic- A game changer which can be introduced in field. Indian J Community Health [Internet]. 2020Apr.17 [cited 2020May6];32(2 Special ):309 - 310.

• Co- Investigator for the research project titled "Radioprotective activity of natural and synthetic ellagic acid" funded by BRNS (Board of Research in Nuclear Science)
• Evaluation of Protective Activity of Asparagus racemosus Root Extract and 4) Isoprinosine against Electron Beam Radiation Induced Immunosuppression
• Evaluation of Protective Activity of Asparagus racemosus Root Extract and 6) Isoprinosine against Electron Beam Radiation Induced Immunosuppression
• Co-investigator for the research "Evaluation of Protective activity of Asparagus racemosus root extract and isoprenosine against electon beam radiation induced immunosuppression" funded by BRNS ( Board of Research in Nuclear Science)

OTOLOGY & RHINOLOGY

Otorhinolaryngology

• Deepika P, Rajeshwary A, Usha S, Goutham MK, Raghav S. Does dyslipidemia worsen the hearing level in diabetics? Journal of Otology. 2017 Jul;1-4.
• Aroor R, Ali Z S, K S Gangadhara Somayaji - "Do nasal surgeries affect mucociliary clearance?" - Indian journal of Otolaryngology Head and neck surgery. 69:1 2017 Mar. pg 24-28 (PUBMED)
• Chemmangath, N., Aroor, R., Pratap, D., Bhat, V., A comparative study between haemocoagulase and adrenaline in type 1 tympanoplasty, Journal of Otology Journal of Otology 14 (2019) 117e120
• Rajeshwary Aroor, Naina N, Pratibha Bhat , Vadisha Bhat, Marina Saldanha, M. K. Goutham "Biofilm producing organisms and their antibiotic sensitivity in chronic otitis media - mucosal disease" Indian journal of otology
• ORIGINAL ARTICLE The Role of Video Head Impulse Test (Vhit) in Diagnosing Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg https://doi.org/10.1007/s12070-020-02351-5
• The effect of functional endoscopic sinussurgery on nasal resonance Vaishnavi Shettya, D. Thejaswib, K. Biniyama,Rajeshwary Aroora,*, Vadisha Bhat Marina Saldanhaaa world journal of otorhinolaryngology-Head and Neck surgery

Biofilms in ENT and hearing loss

Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery

Otothinolaryngology

• Dr Pretty Rathnakar, Dr Shrinath D Kamath P - "Computed Tomographic study of depth of anterior skull base in Dakshina Kannada Population" - International Journal of Anatomy and Research, vol 4(3):2738-42. ISSN 2321-4287.
• Dr Shrinath D Kamath P, Elizabeth Cherian, Vadish S Bhat - "Widening techniques for stomalstenosis : Y-V advancement vs. Two circular incisions technique" International journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery, Oct-Dec 2016 ; Vol 2, issue 4:263-266.
• Dr Sandesh Priyadarshan, Dr Shrinath D Kamath P - " Etiology of obstructive sleep apnoea syndrome" - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery. Oct-Dec 2017. Issue 4, Vol-3. Page: 952-956.
• Shrinath D Kamath Patla, Pretty Rathnakar, Vadisha S Bhat, Jayaramesh - "A Radiological study of Anatomical variations of uncinate process" - Clinical radiology - An International journal , May-August 2016; 9(2): 59-61 (Impact factor: 2.151)
• Shrinath Kamath, Remya Koikkara - It is necessary to perform drug-induced sleep endoscopy in severe obstructive sleep apnea? - Clinical rhinology an International journal, volume 12, issue 1 (Jan-April2019

Rhinology and Vestibular Balance disorders

Otology, Rhinology, Laryngology

Attended endoscopic ear surgery hands on training 3 day program in Talaegaon, Pune, February 2020

Presentations

• Presented a case report on "Lateral rectus palsy masquerading as myasthenia gravis" at Fab FESS 2018 held FMMC, Mangalore.
• Presented an E poster at SIMULOCON 2nd National Simulation Conference, India (Virtual)on 5-12-2020 on "Simulation-based training in Ear, Nose and Throat Skills and Emergencies

Publications

• Marina Saldanha, Natashya H Sima, Vadisha S Bhat, Shrinath D Kamath, Rajeshwary Aroor "Present scenario of laryngeal tuberculosis" - International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and head and neck surgery - January - Feb 2018. Vol 4/issue 1 , page 242.
• Satheesh Bhandhary, Veena Shetty, Marina Saldanha, Priya Gatti, Devananda Devegowda, Pushkal R, Avinash Shetty
  
  Corresponding author- Marina Saldanha
  Manuscript ID: APJCP-1711-2618 (R1) Manuscript Title: Detection of human papilloma virus and risk factors among patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma attending a tertiary referral centre in South India

Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)

• Dr. Varun Lakshmanan, Dr. Goutham M K, Dr. Vimal K Karnaker, Dr.Rajeshwari Aroor, Dr. Shrinath Kamath P, Dr. Vadisha Bhat, Dr. Irene Gee Varghese, "Prospective Study On Sterilization Of Rigid Endoscopes In Various Otolaryngology Clinics" to International International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery

Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)

• Marina Saldanha, K Biniyam, Harish S Permi, Vadisha Srinivas Bhat - Unusual Presentation Of Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma - International Journal Of Head And Neck Surgery, 2015 | January-March | Issue 1
• Bhat VS, Biniyam K, Aziz AA, Yeshwanth SK. Carcinoma ex-pleomorphic adenoma of submandibular salivary gland: A case report and review of literature. Journal of Dr NTR University of Health Sciences. 2017 Jul;6(3):185-8
• Shrinath Kamath, Deepika Pratap*, Kishore Chandra Shetty, Biniyam - A rare diagnosis of nasal mass: extramedullary plasmacytoma
• Kishore C. Shetty, Samatha K. Jayaramesh*, Biniyam Kolathingal, Shravan Alva - Sensorineural hearing loss in chronic otitis media: analysis of an overlooked entity! International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - 2019 Sep;5(5):1355-1359

Otorhinolaryngology and Head-Neck surgery

Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)

• Shetty S, Aroor R, Bhandary SKB, Bhat VS, Saldanha M, Alva S. Adult adenoid hypertrophy, is it persistent childhood adenoid hypertrophy? Medical Journal of Dr D Y Patil University 2016;9(2):216-8 2.
• Kishore C. Shetty, Samatha K. Jayaramesh*, Biniyam Kolathingal, Shravan Alva - Sensorineural hearing loss in chronic otitis media: analysis of an overlooked entity! International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery - 2019 Sep;5(5):1355-1359

Otorhinolaryngology (Ear, Nose, Throat- ENT)

Anthropology and crime scene

• He was felicitated for his contribution on "Drug free Mangalore Awareness Campaign" held at Mangalore city Police & Vijaya Karnataka News paper on 23-09-2020
• Commendation letter dated on 14th December 2020, was received from Mr.Vikas Kumar Vikas, IPS, Inspector General of Police & Commissioner of Police, Mangalore City, Mangaluru, for the outstanding work done by Forensic Medicine & Toxicology department of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, led by Dr. Mahabalesh Shetty, in providing necessary assistance & for playing crucial role in detection investigation & prosecutioin of many important cases in Mangalore city commissionerate with special mention about Crime No.84/2020, U/S 365, 302, 149 IPC and Crime No. 72/2020, U/S 302, 201IPC of Konaje Police Station. These cases were crucial to the police department and the faster detection helped positively.
• 'Arivu-Neravu', a one day workshop for children from various orphanages and childcare homes from Mangalore was conducted by Mangalore police on 28th March 2021. Many cases of child sexual and physical abuse were unearthed by the exercise. Mangalore Police commissioner and citizens of Mangalore appreciated his work.

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

• Bhat M A1, Shetty M 1*, Tarvadi-Pratik V1, S Suraj Sh1, K Abymon K1 "An Unusual case of Cut-Throat Injury: a Medico-Legal Masquerade" International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine. 2016; 6 (1): 50-3.
• Sheryl S, Mahabalesh Shetty, Shetty S S,."Oesophageal leiomyoma: An Incidental Autopsy Finding in a Neglected Elderly Individual." International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Forensic Medicine.2016;6(2):112-5.
• George B. S, Shetty S S, Raj M. Shetty M, "Death due to Positional Asphyxia-A case report." International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Forensic Medicine. 2016;6(3):164-6.
• Meena Kiran, Mahabalesh Shetty, Suraj S Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Analysis of Homicidial Deaths in a Tertiary Care Center of a Non-Metropolitan City of South India: A Retrospective Study", J Indian Acad Forensic Med. Oct. - Dec.2017, Vol.39,No.4.
• Meena Kiran, Mahabalesh Shetty, Suraj S Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Canal Gratification Goes Fatally Wrong: A Case of Autoerotic Asphyxial Death" J Indian Acad Forensic Med. July-September 2018, Vol.40 No.3, 363-365.

Bite Mark

• Commendation letter dated on 14th December 2020, was received from Mr.Vikas Kumar Vikas, IPS, Inspector General of Police & Commissioner of Police, Mangalore City, Mangalore, for the outstanding work done by Forensic Medicine & Toxicology department of K. S. Hegde Medical Academy, Nitte University, in providing necessary assistance & for playing crucial role in detection investigation & prosecution of many important cases in Mangalore city commissionerate with special mention about Crime No.84/2020, U/S 365, 302, 149 IPC and Crime No.72/2020, U/S 302, 201IPC of Konaje Police Station. These cases were crucial to the police department and the faster detection helped positively. Dr. Suraj Shetty was handed over the commendation letter by the Commissioner of Police, Mangalore City, Mangaluru,
• 'Arivu-Neravu', a one day workshop for children from various orphanages and childcare homes from Mangalore was conducted by Mangalore police on 28th March 2021. Many cases of child sexual and physical abuse were unearthed by the exercise. Mangalore Police commissioner and citizens of Mangalore appreciated his work.

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

• George B. S, Shetty S S, Raj M. Shetty M, "Death due to Positional Asphyxia-A case report." International Journal of Medical Toxicology & Forensic Medicine. 2016;6(3):164-6
• Meena Kiran, Mahabalesh Shetty, Suraj S Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Analysis of Homicidial Deaths in a Tertiary Care Center of a Non-Metropolitan City of South India: A Retrospective Study", J Indian Acad Forensic Med. Oct. - Dec.2017, Vol.39,No.4.
• Meena Kiran, Mahabalesh Shetty, Suraj S Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Canal Gratification Goes Fatally Wrong: A Case of Autoerotic Asphyxial Death" J Indian Acad Forensic Med. July-September 2018, Vol.40 No.3, 363-365.
• Tom Nevin, Shetty Suraj S, Shetty Varsha, Shetty Mahabalesh, "Heel-Ball Index - A tool for identification". J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2019 Jul-Sep; 41(3): 194-196
• Cherian Philemon Kurian, Suraj Shetty, Smitha Rani, Mahabalesh Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Rapid Onset of Fatal Fat Embolism In A Case of Lynching" Journal South India Medico-Legal Association, Vol 12, No.2, September 2020:121-123.

Forensic Pathology

Anthropology, Odontology, Clinical Forensic Medicine

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

• Shetty Suraj S, Kiran Meena, Shetty Varsha, Shetty Mahabalesh, Spectrum of Skull fractures in the autopsied cases of head injuries due to mechanical trauma at a tertiary care center of Mangaluru, South India Medico-Legal Association.Vol.10. No.1, March 2018
• Meena Kiran, Mahabalesh Shetty, Suraj S Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Canal Gratification Goes Fatally Wrong: A Case of Autoerotic Asphyxial Death" J Indian Acad Forensic Med. July-September 2018, Vol.40 No.3, 363-365.
• Cherian K Philemon, Suraj Shetty, Varsha Shetty, Mahabalesh Shetty, "Stature Estimation using Craniometric Analysis in the adult population of Dakshina Kannada - A Cross Sectiional Study" Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology.April-June 2019,Vol.13.No.2:44-48
• Tom Nevin, Shetty Suraj S, Shetty Varsha, Shetty Mahabalesh, "Heel-Ball Index - A tool for identification". J Indian Acad Forensic Med. 2019 Jul-Sep; 41(3): 194-196
• Cherian Philemon Kurian, Suraj Shetty, Smitha Rani, Mahabalesh Shetty, Varsha Shetty, "Rapid Onset of Fatal Fat Embolism In A Case of Lynching" Journal South India Medico-Legal Association, Vol 12, No.2, September 2020:121-123.

Diabetes Mellitus, Metabolic & Infectious Diseases

Fellowship Certification in Diabetes

General Medicine

• Usha Adigaa,, Nandit Banawalikarb, Sriprajna Mayurb, Radhika Bansalb, Nafeesath Ameerab, Sudhindra Rao. Association of insulin resistance and leptin receptor gene polymorphism in type 2 diabetes mellitus. J Chin Med Assoc. 2021; 84(4) : 383-8
• Radhika Bansal, Sriprajna Mayur, Usha Adiga, Sudheendrs Rao. Single Nucleotide Polymorphism of Leptin Receptor Gene in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study. Research J. Pharm. and Tech 2020;13(2):560-564. doi: 10.5958/0974-360X.2020.00105.5 2. Invited speaker at IMA NATCON 2018. Presented on Simulation in Medicaleducation
• Sudhindra rao M, Vidya Baleguli* . Correlation of triglyceride by HDL ratio as amarker of insulin resistance with BMI, waist to hip ratio and waist circumference inSouth Indian population. Int. Journal of Biomedical Research. 2017; 8(08) : 461-468
• Sudhindra Rao M, Shamapraksh K, Ajitha Sharma,Ramprakash Saya. QT prolongation as an indicator of complications in Malaria. Medical Journal of Dr.D.Y.Patil University. Accepted on 19.07.2017
• Vidya Baleguli, Sudhindra Rao M*. Association of obesity with CRP, TLC, ESR inType2 Diabetes Mellitus. Int. Journal of Biomedical Research. 2017; 8(07) : 408-413
• Shamaprakash K, Sudhindra Rao M, Ramprakash S. A study on the Role of HeartType Fatty Acid Binding Protein in the Diagnosis of Acute Myocardial Infarction.Jr.of Clinical & Diagnostic Research, 2016 Jan, vol-10 (1).OC07-10
• Sudhindra Rao M, Patil BS. Predictors of failed thrombolysis in acute myocardialinfarction. International Journal of Biomedical Research.2012; 3(05):239-244
• Sudhindra Rao M, Bino John Sahayo. A study of serum uric acid in diabetes mellitusand pre- diabetes in a south Indian tertiary care hospital. Nitte University Journal ofHealth Sciences.2012; 2(2): 18-23
• Paper presentation on failed thrombolysis and short term prognosis at 24th Annual conference of API - Karnataka chapter, Bangalore. May 2006. 10. Poster Presentation on Hereditary Clubbing at 23 rd Annual Conference of API -Karnataka chapter, Tumkur. May 2005

Association of CXCL10 Gene Polymorphism with Insulin Resistance and Severity of SARS-COV2 Infection: A Pilot Cross-sectional Study (Co-Investigator)

Infectious diseases

Former Secretary API (D.K.chapter)

General Medicine

• The Utility of Epworth sleepiness side to screen module to severe obstructive sleep apnoea preoperatively to predict difficult airway-Journal of Health and Allied sciences Soori Rashmi, D'sa Ivor et al 9 2021)
• Thamada Manikanta, D'sa Ivor et al. A clinical study on various factors affecting the outcome of Thrombolysis in patients with Acute Myocardial infarction; international Journal of scientific Research: Jan 2021
• Bhat SPS, Ruhi Kumar, D'sa Ivor et al. Burden of H1N1 influenza related mortality in a tertiary care centre/ Evolution Med Dent Sci.2020 : 52 : 3917-3920

Teaching, conferences and workshops, PG guide, PhD guide, research and publication

Best paper presentation in National APICON(2000)
Best paper presentation in National APICON(2001)

General Medicine

• Chandan, BL Samaga, SV,Jayanti. Oral Melatonin improves the detection of parasitemia in Malaria. J Infect Dev Ctries 2020;14(11):1327-1331
• Karuna Ramesh, Meenakshi, LN Samaga, Prashant, JP Shetty.MDS in elderly patients with anemia. Journal of Applied Hematology, April-June 2018; 9(2): 63-67

Internal Medicine

• Melioidosis: A fulminant infection in a patient with uncontrolled diabetes.
• Clinical profile of patients with cardiac syndrome X in a tertiary care hospital. Bhavya R. , Suresh G. , Subramanyam K Int J Res Med Sci. 2017 Jul;5(7):3231-3234.
• Coronary artery disease in Young adults: Angiographic study. A single centre experience. Suresh G, Subramanyam, Srinivas Kudva, Heart India,2016,Oct-Dec Vol 4, Issue 4

Research related to clinical conditions

Completed Research methodology online course as mandated by NMC

Internal Medicine

• 1. Oxidative stress in iron deficiency anaemia- A gender based analysis- A pilot study. Raghava Sharma, Hrishikesh nachane. J Evolution Med Dent Sci, Vol 9, issue 49, P 3739-3742. Dec 2020
• Left pulmonary vein thrombosis after left lower lobectomy in a case of adulthood Type 2 congenital cystic adenomatoid malformation presenting with left hemiparesis. Raghava Sharma, Syed Mohammad Hussain, Mundayat Gopalkrishnan. Journal of Health and allied sciences. J Health Allied sci NU:2020;10:86-89
• Effect of Very early mobilization on symptoms of depression and anxiety following acute stroke: A randomized controlled trial. Purushottam chippala, Raghava Sharma. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research, 2020 Feb Vol 14(2): YC 01- YC 05
• Lived experience of care givers of elderly with cognitive impairment living in a South Indian urban community. Thasleem Sabith, Raghava Sharma, Athira M, Shaji KS. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol 8, Issue 7, July 2019, P 16-17
• Clinical profile of acute respiratory distress syndrome at a tertiary care hospital in south India. Syed Mohammad Hussain, Raghava Sharma. Indian journal of basic and applied medical research, Dec 2018, Vol 8, Issue 1, P 557-563
• Metabolic & Cardiovascular aging indices in relation to glycated hemoglobin in healthy and diabetic subjects. Shruti H S, Moodithaya S, Sharma R. Curr Aging Sci 2017; 10(3): 201- 210
• Time Dynamics, Intricacies and Paradigms in Organo phosphorous (OP) compound poisoning over Decades- Experience from Tertiary Care Referral Hospital. Sharma R. Int J Health Sci Res. 2016; 6(1): 57-65
• Effect of very early mobilization on functional status in patients with acute stroke: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Chippala P, Sharma R. Clin Rehabil: 2015 Jul 21, PMID 26198890

• (i) Estimation of serum fibrinogen in Type 2 Diabetes and its correlation to glycemic control.
• A study of left ventricular diastolic dysfunction in patients with sub clinical hypothyroidism
• Comparison of carotid intima media thickness in patients with and without Diabetes Mellitus An observational cross sectional study
• Association between platelet indices and severity of illness using rapid emergency medicine score in intensive care unit patients. PhD Project: Effect of Modified mental health gap modules on behavioral and psychological symptoms in community-dwelling patients with dementia.

Publications and teaching

General medicine

• Rohitseth, Tanmay Bhat, Sucheta Kumari N "Age and sex-related changes in nitric oxide and its correlation with plasma lipid profile and lipid peroxidation in healthy aging individuals ", International Journal of advances in medicine, Vol 4, Issue 4, page 1031-1035, July-Aug 2017
• Nandana Muralidharan, Tanmay Bhat, Sucheta Kumari N "A study on effect of aging on the levels of total antioxidant and lipid peroxidation", International journal of contemporary medical research, Vol 4, Issue 12, Dec 2017.
• RashmiKundapur , Tanmay Bhat , Sanjeev Badiger& Rajesh Ballal "The awareness in biomedical waste management of nursing staff at a tertiary care hospital of Mangalore, south India", Nitte University Journal of Health Science,Vol. 4, Issue 4, page 73-75, December 2014
• Tanmay Bhat, Ruqia Asna Rabah, Srinivas Kudwa "A Rare Case of Hughes Stovin Syndrome", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol 4, issue 12, page 358-361, December 2014
• Tanmay Bhat, Ruqia Asna Rabah, Srinivas Kudva" Relationship between ABO Blood Groups and Severity of Malaria in the Population of North Karnataka Region: A Cross-Sectional Study", International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, Vol.4; Issue: 8; page 72-77; August 2014
• RuqiaAsnaRabah, Dr.Tanmay Bhat, Dr.Shakeel Ahmed Khan, Dr. M. M. Baig "Left ventricular mass in hypertension- the correlative study of electrocardiography and echocardiography", International Journal of Current Research, Vol. 6, Issue, 11, pp.10217-10221, November 2014
• Tanmay R Bhat, Shamprakash, G.Suresh, P.S.Prakash " A rare case of cardiac beriberi", Medical journal D.Y. Patil University, Vol 6, Issue 1, page 56-58, September 2012.

Diabetology, Infectious Diseases (including Tuberculosis, HIV, Covid 19 etc), Nephrology, Cardiology, Emergency Medicine

• The scored distinction in first M.B.B.S - 2001
• Mrs. (DR.) V.R Bhat prize for being the top scorer of the Institute in the final M.B.B.S General Medicine examination held in March- 2005
• Runner up in Tamilnadu state level Dr. Muthusethupathi gold medal exam in Nephrology -2010
• Runner up in API Chennai chapter post Graduate clinical case presentation competition -2010
• Qualified for South Zonal Level TYSA postgraduate medical Quiz held at Bangalore - 2010
• Successfully completed a course named PGCDM(Practical Guidelines in Clinical Diabetes Management) from TOTALL Diabetes Hormone Institute, Indore in 2012
• Successfully completed Post Graduate Course in Diabetology from Boston University School of Medicine in February 2015
• Successfully completed both the basic course and revised basic course workshop in medical education technologies and also a workshop on AETCOM under the guidance of MCI regional center for medical education technologies, Kozhikode, Kerala
• Completed Curriculum Implementation Support Program under St John's Medical college MCI nodal center for Faculty development.

GENERAL MEDICINE (For MD postgraduates, MBBS, BDS and Allied Health Sciences)

• Correlation of Blood Lead Levels and Elevated Blood Pressure in Newly Detected Hypertensive Patients Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences Volume 10 Issue 13 941-946 2021
• Multiple myeloma with cutaneous amyloidosis: A case report Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research Volume 8 Issue 3 257-261 2020
• A Study on Effect of Bicarbonate supplementation on the progression of chronic kidney disease Indian Journal of Nephrology Volume 30 Issue 2 91-97 2020
• Hospital Wastewater treatment reduces NDM-Positive bacteria being discharged into water bodies Water Environment Research Volume 92 Issue 4 562-568 2020
• . Drug utilization and evaluation of proton pump inhibitors in general medicine ward of a tertiary care hospital International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research Volume 11 Issue 6 2174-2179 2019
• QTc-Prolongation as an indicator of Complications in Malaria Medical Journal of Dr. D Y Patil Vidyapeeth Volume 10 Issue 6 522-525, 2017
• A study on the role of heart-type fatty acid binding protein in the diagnosis of Acute myocardial Infarction Journal of clinical and diagnostic research Volume 10 Issue 1 7-10 2016

• Title: Tracing the molecular epidemiology of Leptospirosis and assessing its zoonotic transmission potential in Dakshina Kannada District, Karnataka. Has got Nitte (Deemed to be University) grant of Rs 1,00,000/-. Role as Co-PI.
• Title: Development of immune fluorescent nano diagnostic assay as a point-of-care detection of dengue virus. Recommended for support for two-year budget by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Role as Co-PI. An Amount of Rs 21,86,834/- has been granted for a duration of 24 months in March 2021.

Non communicable diseases

Felicitated on World TB day 2021 for diagnosing and treating highest number of TB cases in karkala Taluq of Udupi district

• Arun G Maiya, CG Shashi Kumar, H Manjunath Hande, KV Rajagopal, Sudha Vidyasagar, Karthik Rao, Animesh Hazari. Plantar pressure distribution in type 2 diabetes mellitus without peripheral neuropathy. The Diabetic Foot Journal Middle East Vol 1 No 2 2015
• Karthik N Rao, Kirthinath Ballala, Jyothi Samanth, Ranjan Shetty, Sudha Vidyasagar, Krishnananda Nayak, Arun G Maiya, Shashi Kumar, Usha Nandhini. Diabetic Cardiomyopathy: Tissue Doppler Imaging a Novel Insight. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, Jan-Feb 2016, 1535-1540.
• eya Chakrabarti, Kirthinath Ballala, Karthik Rao N, Navin Patil, Avinash A, Talha Ahmed,George Varghese, Sushil Kiran Kunder. A study to assess the clinical and biochemical profile of patients diagnosed with hepatitis e in a large teaching hospital of southern India. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2016, 84-89.
• Animesh Hazari , Arun G Maiya, Shivashankara KN, Ashma Monteiro MS, Shashi Kumar CG, Kartik Rao, Sampath Kumar, Shreemathi S Maiya. 3D Biomechanical Analysis of Foot in diabetes with and without peripheral neuropathy-A pilot study. Research Journal of Pharmaceutical, Biological and Chemical Sciences, May-June 2016, 558-564
• Karthik Rao N, Navin Patil, Sudha Vidyasagar, Rau NR, Avinash Manjunath Holla, Avinash A. Clinical and biochemical profile of steroid-induced diabetes. Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research, Vol 9, Issue 2, 2016, 262-266.

Endocrinology and infectious disease

General medicine

Publications

• Sadakathulla I, Mateti UV, Kellarai A, Bhat K. La Adhesion Al Tratamiento Antihipertensivo Es De Fundamental Importancia. Salud(i)Ciencia. 2019 Apr;23(4):314-24nmasking Takayasu s arteritis- lessons to reckon International Journal of Medical and Health Research, Vol 5, I 8, B 179-E 181
• Jibin Jose, Adithi K, Rajesh K S, Bharath Raj KC, Gururaj MP, Prasanna Sham K. Utilisation and Price Variability of Cephalosporins in General Medicine Department of a Tertiary Care Hospital.Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology 2019;12(12): 5789-5793
• VK Vineeth, Kellarai A, Prakash PS. Utility of Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Complications in Patients with Liver Cirrhosis. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences. 2020 Aug;9(31):6808-12
• Gharge A, Kellarai A, Prakash SP. Musculoskeletal manifestations in type 2 diabetes mellitus in South India. J Datta Meghe Inst Med Sci Univ 2020
• Priya Alva , Shilpa Shetty , Aditi Bhandary , Laxmi Manjeera , Neetha Nandan , Suchetha Kumari.Post-Menopausal Sex Hormones in Relation to Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, 11(7), 590-595.
>li>Priya Alva, Aditi Bhandary, Prajna Bhandary, Pravesh Hegde, Neevan D' Souza, Suchetha Kumari. Correlation of Body Mass Index with Lipid Profile and Estradiol in Postmenopausal Women with Type 2 Diabetes MellitusInternational Journal of Current Research and Review, January 2021;13 (01 ) :107-110

Poster Presentation

• Delayed presentation of ebsteins anomaly with ASD in an octogenarian - a case report, KAPICON 2013
• Dialysis dependent "Double positive" disease responding to immunosuppression - A Case report. ISNSC Conference 2014.

• Therapeutic implications of Nutritional Supplement Short Chain Fatty Acid - Butyrate in Rheumatoid Arthritis Pathogenesis- Co-I, ICMR-DHR
• Clinical and laboratory profile of scrub typhus as a cause of febrile illness and utility of rapid diagnostic test in it diagnosis
• Measurement of human lymphocyte DNA damages using cytokinesis blocked micronucleus assay as a prognostic indicator in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus
• Association of serum vitamin D and serum ferritin with insulin resistance in diabetic and non-diabetic population
• The association of insulin resistance and serum vitamin D level with severity and outcome in patients with SARS-COV2 infection: A case control study
• A Study of correlation of serum ferritin with insulin resistance and glycated hemoglobin in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

Working As Coordinator For Physisotherapy ,Medical Imaging Technology and BSc And OT Technology , Allied Health Science Courses Since 2018 In Department . Skill Courses : Working As Assist Coordinator In NUMEDISIM

General Medicine

• Original article: clinical profile of patients with infection in intensive care unit in a tertiary care hospital,jemds,vol 10 issue 5 ,2021:doi:10.14260
• Original article: the association of antioxidant status of red blood cells in patients with type 2 diabetes and in patients with complications of diabetes and its comparison with that of healthy subjects, jemds, vol 10 issue 11,doi:10.14260
• Case report: an interesting case of back pain.Int journal of research in med science;vol 6 issue 6
• Case report: mileodosis: a case series from coastal Karnataka :int journalin research in med sci :vol 7 issue 10.

HCC, IBD, Pancreaticobiliary diseases

Medical gastroenterology

• Insulin resistance in euglycemic cirrhosis Annals of Gastroenterology
• Cardiac dysfunction in cirrhotic portal hypertension with or without ascites. Annals of Gastroenterology
• Alcohol Handling and Pathogenesis .ECAB Clinical Update: Alcoholic liver disease A complete spectrum
• Drug Interactions of Proton Pump Inhibitors Technical Review of Proton Pump Inhibitors
• An Unusual case of spontaneous communication between pancreatic pseudocyst and duodenum - a case report.International Journal of Science and Research
• Inspecting management strategies of hepatocellular carcinoma in a tertiary center in western Rajasthan. Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences
• Study of liver function tests in patients with long-standing type 2 diabetes mellitus in comparison to healthy individuals. Journal of the evolution of medical and dental sciences
• Association between metabolic syndrome and helicobacter pylori infection: a myth or a fact? A cross sectional study .Biomedical and biotechnology research journal

NBI in H pylori

General Medicine

• Hypertension
• Diabetes Mellitus - Endocrinology
• nfectious Diseases

General Medicine

Publications:

• Correlation of Blood Lead Levels and Elevated Blood Pressure in Newly Detected Hypertensive Patients. J Evolution Med Dent Sci 2021;10(13):941-946.

Poster Presentation

• Unmasking the case of Syncope' International Cardio Diabetic Conference held at Father Muller Medical College, Mangalore on 19th and 20th September 2015.
• 'Melioidosis an overlooked and under reported diagnostic dilemma' during the 3rd International Conference on Public Mental Health And Neurosciences held at Bengaluru on 14th and 15th December 2016.

The Association of Insulin Resistance and Serum Vitamin D Level with Severity and Outcome in Patients With SARS-COV2 Infection: A Case Control Study. NUFR

Interested in remaining informed about the latest medical breakthroughs, enabling me to provide the best care possible to my patients. Intrested in teaching students bedside case-to-case basis and improve their clinical skills. Interested in research especially in the field of infectious diseases such as dengue, COVID.

• Plasmapheresis: A retrospective audit of procedures from a tertiary care center in southern India. Indian journal of critical care medicine. Dec 2017;21:857-60
• Study of liver function tests in patients with long standing type 2 diabetes mellitus in comparison to healthy individuals. J Evolution med dent sci. Feb 2021;10(5):2278

• To study the clinical, biochemical and immunological factors associated with poor outcomes in patients with COVID-19 and diabetes mellitus
• Is myocardial strain a prognostic marker in COVID-19?

Accident and Emergency medicine