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 Research Institute, Bangalore, Karnataka | 2022 |
| MBBS | SS Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Davangere, Karnataka. | 2018 |
Experience
| Institution / Organisation | Designation | Role | Tenure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Respiratory Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal | 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 Research
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