Kirthinath Ballala

ORCID: 0000-0001-7460-5342
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Research Areas
  • Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Sinusitis and nasal conditions
  • Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
  • Diabetes, Cardiovascular Risks, and Lipoproteins
  • Liver Disease and Transplantation
  • Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment
  • Anatomy and Medical Technology
  • Hearing Loss and Rehabilitation
  • Cardiac Imaging and Diagnostics
  • Hepatitis Viruses Studies and Epidemiology
  • Noise Effects and Management
  • Pregnancy-related medical research
  • Peripheral Artery Disease Management
  • Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
  • Primary Care and Health Outcomes
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management
  • Hepatitis B Virus Studies
  • Cardiomyopathy and Myosin Studies
  • Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
  • Pelvic floor disorders treatments
  • HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
  • Innovations in Medical Education
  • Pharmaceutical Quality and Counterfeiting
  • Urinary Bladder and Prostate Research
  • Music Therapy and Health

Manipal Academy of Higher Education
2014-2022

Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
2011-2022

Diabetic foot is one of the most significant and devastating complication diabetes. The objective this study was to assess prevalence diabetic syndrome (DFS) associated risk factors among people with diabetes mellitus.A community based cross-sectional carried out 620 subjects mellitus (DM) in rural areas Udupi district. Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument used identify peripheral neuropathy. Ankle brachial index arterial disease (PAD). Subjects were classified according International...

10.1186/s12902-018-0270-2 article EN cc-by BMC Endocrine Disorders 2018-06-25

Abstract Voluntary body donation has become an important source of cadavers for anatomical study and education. The objective this was to assess knowledge, attitude, practice (KAP) regarding whole among medical professionals in a institute India. A cross sectional conducted at Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, India, doctors. Data collected from consenting individuals the age group 25–65 years by convenience sampling method. semi‐structured, pretested, questionnaire designed KAP provided...

10.1002/ase.220 article EN Anatomical Sciences Education 2011-05-01

In the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, an increased incidence of ROCM was noted in India among those infected with COVID. We determined risk factors for rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis (ROCM) post Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) never and ever hospitalized separately through a multicentric, hospital-based, unmatched case-control study across India.We defined cases controls as without post-COVID ROCM, respectively. compared their socio-demographics, co-morbidities, steroid use, glycaemic...

10.1371/journal.pone.0272042 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2022-08-08

Abstract Background India is currently facing a rising epidemic of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). Identification modifiable risk factors paramount importance to curb this menace. Fishermen are one the most vulnerable occupational groups with unique characteristics that make them prone acquire NCDs, as significant share their life spent at sea. Hence, study was planned ascertain burden determine various and measure association between NCDs among fishermen Coastal Karnataka in South India....

10.1186/s12889-021-10376-w article EN cc-by BMC Public Health 2021-02-27

Today's generation enjoys having music at their fingertips. This has led to an increase in the usage of personal listening devices (PLDs) over past decade. There are significant concerns regarding harmful effects PLD use. To find out perception and practice medical students use PLDs. Cross-sectional study was carried Mangalore, Coastal south India. Data were collected using a 31 item semi structured questionnaire that distributed among 570 students, which 485 completed received giving...

10.4103/1463-1741.85500 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Noise and Health 2011-01-01

An epidemic of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in India is fueling a growing demand for primary care and hospitalization services. Difficulties coordinating inpatient outpatient create significant barriers to providing high-quality medical care. In this paper, we describe patient experiences, perceptions, expectations doctor-patient relationships secondary-level private hospital Karnataka, India.We conducted cross-sectional, mixed-method needs assessment with surveys in-depth interviews at...

10.3389/fpubh.2021.768705 article EN cc-by Frontiers in Public Health 2022-04-06

CONTEXT:The prevalence of Diabetes is on a rise throughout the world.The major task for community physicians identification individuals at risk in order to delay or prevent onset Mellitus.The present study was conducted assess utility Indian Diabetic Risk score (IDRS) rural area.SETTINGS AND DESIGN: A cross-sectional during screening camps held Rural Maternity and Child Welfare Homes, managed by

10.14260/jemds/2014/2279 article EN Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences 2014-03-25

Pregnant primiparous women at term were enrolled in the study. ICIQ-FLUTS questionnaire was used to find out prevalence of LUTS. MOS assess pelvic floor muscle strength. Women followed up after 8-10 weeks delivery remission or persistence these symptoms. We found that increased frequency micturition most common (82%) LUTS seen term. More than half (51%) who complained had a poor tone (MOS grade 3). Out those symptoms during pregnancy 11% remained symptomatic even puerperium. Interestingly...

10.1155/2016/5705186 article EN cc-by Scientifica 2016-01-01

Child-Pugh score (CPS) is a widely used prognostic marker in cases of cirrhosis and pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH). However, the role this quantification severity PAH not well studied. In mild cases, echocardiography more sensitive. This study was done to assess association between using CPS.A cross-sectional from April June 2014 42 patients with pre-tested semi-structured interview schedule.There no significant echocardiographic changes CPS liver cirrhosis.Advising an evaluation may...

10.4103/ijmr.ijmr_1486_15 article EN The Indian Journal of Medical Research 2016-01-01

Background: India is the largest provider of generic medications globally. Despite this, several essential medicines remain inaccessible to majority general population, due poor awareness, unavailability drugs, distrust about quality medicines, policy implementation and inadequate recommendation by doctors.Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study was carried out among 1151 adults in rural urban areas attached community outreach area a University Medical College. Written informed...

10.18203/2394-6040.ijcmph20191841 article EN International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health 2019-04-27

The counselors' form the backbone of HIV/AIDS control program, and for voluntary counseling testing services to be effective opinions are crucial.To assess perceptions integrated center (ICTC) counselors with respect training received, problems faced in providing services, job satisfaction.Qualitative methods such as 1 focus group discussion 7 in-depth interviews were conducted among 14 employed at 13 ICTCs a costal district south India.The identified need improving refresher training;...

10.1177/2325957413488192 article EN cc-by-nc Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (JIAPAC) 2013-05-31
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