Rethinking Pediatric OSA Management: A CME Session at BMH Thodupuzha
On May 28, 2025, I had the opportunity to lead a Continuing Medical Education (CME) session at Baby Memorial Hospital, Thodupuzha, centered on an often underappreciated but increasingly prevalent condition—Pediatric […]
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Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis – Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis—also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis, chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, silent thyroiditis, painless thyroiditis, or historically as Struma lymphomatosa—is the most common cause of hypothyroidism in iodine-sufficient populations. The disease […]
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My Journey with Coblation Surgery Training for ENT Surgeons
The evolution of surgical practice is driven not only by innovation in technology but also by the willingness of clinicians to share knowledge, foster collaboration, and invest in the growth […]
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Refining the Airway and Beyond: A Week of Learning Across Sleep, Structure, and Sinonasal Malignancies
The last week of April was one of those rare stretches that offered a perfect blend of clinical insight, academic exchange, and surgical depth. From the silent suffering of Obstructive […]
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Atrophic Rhinitis: A Clinical and Pathological Review
Atrophic rhinitis (also known as Ozaena) is a progressive, chronic nasal disease defined by mucosal atrophy, bony resorption of the turbinates, and the presence of thick, fetid crusts within the […]
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Pyogenic Granuloma of the Nasal Septum: Clinical and Pathological Review
Pyogenic granuloma (PG), historically a misnomer, refers to a rapidly growing, benign vascular lesion that presents histologically as lobular aggregates of proliferating capillaries. Originally described as “human botryomycosis” by Poncet […]
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A Day of Healing and Hope: My Experience at the ASCO Medical Camp
On March 23, 2025, the ASCO Diagnostic Centre in Muvattupuzha marked its 8th anniversary by organizing a free medical camp, reaffirming its commitment to community health. This event brought together […]
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Papillary Carcinoma Thyroid: A Comprehensive Overview
Papillary carcinoma thyroid (PTC) is the most common type of thyroid malignancy but carries the best overall prognosis. PTC is generally well-differentiated and slow-growing, often presenting as a solitary thyroid […]
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Beyond the Horizontal: How Body Position Increases Nasal Resistance – Insights from 4-Phase Positional Rhinomanometry
I am delighted to share insights from our latest research, recently published in the Romanian Journal of Rhinology. Our study, titled “Beyond the Horizontal – Impact of Body Position on […]
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Insights from Attending Parumala Oncoinsight 2.0: An International Seminar Dedicated for Advancing Thyroid Oncology Care
The Parumala Oncoinsight 2.0, held on March 16, 2025, was an enriching academic event that brought together some of the finest minds in thyroid oncology. As an invited chairperson for […]
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Advancements in Gene Therapy for Hearing Loss: A Scientific Overview
Hearing loss, particularly when rooted in genetic anomalies, has historically been managed with assistive devices like hearing aids and cochlear implants. However, recent strides in gene therapy offer promising avenues […]
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Thyroid Nexus – First Chapter CME: A Landmark Event in Thyroid Surgery & Management
The Thyroid Nexus – First Chapter CME, an initiative I had the privilege of organizing, was successfully held on February 9th, 2025, bringing together 69 delegates from various specialties. The […]
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Hot vs. Cold Thyroid Nodules: Understanding Their Significance
Thyroid nodules are a common clinical finding, often detected during routine physical examination or incidentally on imaging. These nodules can be classified as hot (hyperfunctioning) or cold (non-functioning) based on […]
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Fungal rhinosinusitis – Clinical features, Types and Management
Fungal rhinosinusitis (FRS) is a complex and heterogeneous condition, with the role of fungal agents in its pathogenesis remaining incompletely understood. Although fungi can be cultured from the nasal secretions […]
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How to Pursue a Fellowship in OSA and Sleep Apnea Surgeries through IASSA after ENT?
In November and December 2023, I had the privilege of completing my Fellowship in Snoring and Sleep Apnea by the Indian Association of Surgeons for Sleep Apnea (IASSA CTP) under the […]
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