Dr. Divya Balan
Senior Resident
Reg.No:122630
Department of Respiratory Medicine
CURRENT ACADEMIC ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES
Involved in the academic activities of second year and third year MBBS students. Moderator for various Post Graduate teaching programmes
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS
| Degree | Specialisation | Institute | Year of passing |
|---|---|---|---|
| MD | MD Respiratory Medicine | Bangalore Medical College and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka | 2022 |
| MBBS | SS Institute of Medical Sciences and 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 Centre, Davangere, Karnataka. | 2018 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, 亚洲通_亚洲通官网 | Senior Resident | 21/9/2023-till date. | |
| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga | Senior Resident | 12/9/2023-11/9/2023 |
Efficacy of probiotics as adjuvant therapy in bronchial asthma: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Divya Balan
Co-Investigator: Dr. Tejaswini Baral
Asthma exacerbations significantly increase the disease burden, necessitating new therapeutic approaches. Emerging evidence suggests probiotics, via the gut-lung axis, may benefit asthma management by modulating immune responses and reducing inflammation.
Comparison of efficacy and safety of Talc to Povidone Iodine Pleurodesis in Malignant Pleural Effusion: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Systematic review and meta-analysis.
Principal Investigator: Dr. Divya Balan
Co-Investigator: Dr. Tejaswini Baral
Talc pleurodesis has higher success rates overall.Povidone-iodine pleurodesis has lower adverse events, hence better safety.Variability in success rates across studies underscores the need for cautious interpretation and need for further research. Povidone-iodine pleurodesis is a viable alternative for resource-constrained settings and patients with poor general health.
AREAS OF INTEREST, EXPERTISE AND RESEARCH
Area of Interest
Interventional pulmonology, asthma, COPD, pleural diseases, Tuberculosis.
Area of 亚洲通_亚洲通官网
Pleural diseases, Asthma
Bronchodilator reversibility testing in morbidly obese non-smokers: a comparative study- few concerns
2024 Balan D, Shetty MR, Mohan MK
BMC Pulm Med. 2024;24(1):132. Published 2024 Mar 15. doi:10.1186/s12890-024-02951-9