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Dr. Sonal Sekhar Miraj

Associate Professor, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of Pharmaceutical …
Verified email at manipal.edu
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Probiotics in prevention and treatment of COVID-19: current perspective and future prospects

SJ Kurian, MK Unnikrishnan, SS Miraj, D Bagchi… - Archives of medical …, 2021 - Elsevier
Saving lives and flattening the curve are the foremost priorities during the ongoing pandemic
spread of SARS-CoV-2. Developing cutting-edge technology and collating available …

Pharmacogenomics and personalized medicine in type 2 diabetes mellitus: potential implications for clinical practice

P Venkatachalapathy, S Padhilahouse… - Pharmacogenomics …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is the most common form of diabetes, and is rising in
incidence with widespread prevalence. Multiple gene variants are associated with glucose …

[HTML][HTML] Influence of single nucleotide polymorphisms on rifampin pharmacokinetics in tuberculosis patients

L Thomas, S Sekhar Miraj, M Surulivelrajan, M Varma… - Antibiotics, 2020 - mdpi.com
Rifampin (RF) is metabolized in the liver into an active metabolite 25-desacetylrifampin and
excreted almost equally via biliary and renal routes. Various influx and efflux transporters …

[HTML][HTML] Protective effect of metformin against tuberculosis infections in diabetic patients: an observational study of south Indian tertiary healthcare facility

S Marupuru, P Senapati, S Pathadka… - Brazilian Journal of …, 2017 - SciELO Brasil
ABSTRACT Background: World Health Organization estimated that people with diabetes
(DM) are at 2-3 times higher risk for tuberculosis (TB). Studies have shown that DM not only …

Vitamin D in prevention and treatment of COVID-19: current perspective and future prospects

N Vyas, SJ Kurian, D Bagchi, MK Manu… - Journal of the …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Vitamin D deficiency (VDD) partly explains geographical differences in COVID-19
susceptibility, severity, and mortality. VDD among African-Americans, diabetics …

[HTML][HTML] Adverse effects of fluoroquinolones: a retrospective cohort study in a South Indian tertiary healthcare facility

B Mathews, AA Thalody, SS Miraj, V Kunhikatta, M Rao… - Antibiotics, 2019 - mdpi.com
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) safety review revealed that the use of
fluoroquinolones (FQs) is linked with disabling and potentially permanent serious adverse …

[HTML][HTML] The association between micronutrient levels and diabetic foot ulcer: a systematic review with meta-analysis

SJ Kurian, T Baral, MK Unnikrishnan… - Frontiers in …, 2023 - frontiersin.org
Background Diabetic foot ulcers (DFU) are a major complication of diabetes mellitus (DM).
Nutrient deficiencies are among the major risk factors in DFU development and healing. In …

Over-the-counter antibiotic dispensing by pharmacies: a standardised patient study in Udupi district, India

V Nafade, S Huddart, G Sulis, A Daftary, SS Miraj… - BMJ global …, 2019 - gh.bmj.com
Background Antimicrobial resistance is a global health emergency, and one of the
contributing factors is overuse and misuse of antibiotics. India is one of the world's largest …

Vitamin D supplementation in diabetic foot ulcers: a current perspective

SJ Kurian, SS Miraj, R Benson… - Current Diabetes …, 2021 - ingentaconnect.com
Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a major complication of diabetes mellitus, as it can
physically and emotionally impact the person. Its management can be challenging and …

Vitamin D attenuates biofilm-associated infections via immunomodulation and cathelicidin expression: a narrative review

R Benson, MK Unnikrishnan, SJ Kurian… - Expert Review of Anti …, 2023 - Taylor & Francis
Introduction Infections are becoming more difficult to treat, at least partly on account of
microbes that produce biofilms. Reports suggest that decreased levels of antimicrobial …