Medical Director at Harmony Thyroid Endocrinology and Diabetes Centre
MBBS, MD (Med), FAMS (Endocrinology),
MRCP (UK), FRCP (UK)
Authors: Stan MN, Sonawane V, Sebo TJ, Thapa P, Bahn RS
Published In: Clinical Endocrinology (Oxford) | March 2017 | Volume 86, Issue 3
DOI: 10.1111/cen.13238
PMID: 27647429
Keywords: Riedel’s thyroiditis, IgG4-related disease, autoimmune thyroid disorders, Thyroid and Autoimmunity
Study Overview
This study investigates the link between Riedel’s thyroiditis and IgG4-related disease, shedding light on diagnostic challenges and clinical implications.
Authors: Sfeir JG, Drake MT, Sonawane VJ, Sinaki M Published In: European Journal of Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine | December 2018 | Volume 54, Issue 6, Pages 947–951 DOI: 10.23736/S1973-9087.18.05034-7 PMID: 29687967 Keywords: Osteoporosis, yoga injuries, vertebral fractures, spinal health, physical rehabilitation
Study Overview
This case series explores vertebral compression fractures in individuals practicing yoga, focusing on injury risks and safe practice recommendations.
Authors: Farhadfar N, Stan MN, Shah P, Sonawane V, Hefazi MT, Murthy HS, Zou F, Sican X, Hashmi SK
Published In: Bone Marrow Transplantation | August 2018 | Volume 53, Issue 8, Pages 977–982
DOI: 10.1038/s41409-018-0109-5
PMID: 29410547
Keywords: thyroid dysfunction, hematopoietic cell transplant, stem cell transplant, endocrine complications
Study Overview
This study evaluates thyroid dysfunction in adult survivors of hematopoietic stem cell transplants, focusing on endocrine complications and long-term health risks.
Authors: Kotwal A, Turcu AF, Sonawane V, Bahn RS, Pittelkow MR, Bridges A, Stan MN
Published In: Thyroid | May 2019 | Volume 29, Issue 5, Pages 692–699
DOI: 10.1089/thy.2018.0706
PMID: 30854936
Keywords: Pretibial myxedema, Rituximab, Intravenous immunoglobulin, thyroid disorders, case series
Study Overview
This case series discusses the use of Rituximab and intravenous immunoglobulin for the treatment of pretibial myxedema, a rare skin condition associated with thyroid disease.
Authors: Sonawane V, Singaporewalla R, En NM, Rajasoorya C
Published In: Singapore Medical Journal | December 2017 | Volume 58, Issue 12, Pages 721–722
DOI: 10.11622/smedj.2017109
PMID: 29242944
Keywords: laparoscopic surgery, phaeochromocytoma, multiple endocrine neoplasia, Type 2A, incidental nodule
Study Overview
This article reports a laparoscopic revelation of an incidental nodule in a patient with bilateral phaeochromocytoma as part of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Type 2A (MEN2A).
Authors: Chen AW, Wee HC, Sonawane V
Published In: AACE Clinical Case Reports | January 30, 2019 | Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages e4–e6
DOI: 10.4158/ACCR-2018-0137
PMID: 31966990
Keywords: flail mitral valve, thyroid storm, cardiovascular complications, rare case, thyroid dysfunction
Study Overview
This case report discusses a flail mitral valve as a rare complication of thyroid storm, highlighting its diagnostic challenges and clinical implications.
Authors: Chen AW, Wee HC, Sonawane V Published In: AACE Clinical Case Reports | January 30, 2019 | Volume 5, Issue 1, Pages e4–e6 DOI: 10.4158/ACCR-2018-0137 PMID: 31966990 Keywords: flail mitral valve, thyroid storm, cardiovascular complications, rare case, thyroid dysfunction
Study Overview
This case report discusses a flail mitral valve as a rare complication of thyroid storm, highlighting its diagnostic challenges and clinical implications.
Authors: Oh SL, Chia CLK, Ooi OC, Sonawane V, Rao AD, Singaporewalla R
Published In: Clinical Case Reports | December 14, 2020 | Volume 9, Issue 4, Pages 1849–1852
DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.3610
PMID: 33936601
Keywords: ectopic retrosternal goiter, thyroid disorders, rare case, thyroid surgery
Study Overview
This case report presents a rare instance of ectopic retrosternal goiter, outlining diagnostic challenges and treatment considerations.
Presented At: 15th International Thyroid Congress | 2015 | Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Poster Number: 542
Keywords: thyrotoxic periodic paralysis, TPP, thyroid dysfunction, case series, international thyroid congress
Presentation Overview
This poster presentation shares a single-center experience of consecutive thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) cases, providing insights into diagnosis and management challenges.
Presented At: 14th International Thyroid Congress | 2014 | Coronado, California
Poster Number: 308
Keywords: thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis, THPP, thyroid dysfunction, case series, international thyroid congress
Presentation Overview
This poster presentation discusses two cases of thyrotoxic hypokalemic periodic paralysis (THPP) with differing etiologies and precipitants, highlighting diagnostic challenges and treatment strategies.
Presented At: Ten Topics in Asia, Rheumatology Conference | 2009 | Manila
Keywords: Jaccoud’s arthropathy, rheumatology, case presentation, arthritis mimics, Asian rheumatology conference
Presentation Overview
This case presentation explores Jaccoud’s arthropathy, focusing on its mimicry of other rheumatologic conditions, with insights into diagnostic challenges.
Presenter: Dr Vikram Sonaware
Presented At: Singapore Society of Rheumatology-Malaysian Society of Rheumatology Workshops in Rheumatology | 2009 | Singapore
Keywords: recurrent oral ulcers, rheumatology, oral ulcer management, case presentation, rheumatology workshop
Presentation Overview
This case presentation discusses recurrent oral ulcers in the context of rheumatology, focusing on diagnosis and management strategies.
Authors: Vikram Sonawane, Lim Su Chi, Sum Chee Fang, Tavintharan S
Presented At: AH Research Forum | 2009
Keywords: simvastatin, bone health, osteoporosis, cholesterol medication, bone density, research forum
Presentation Overview
This presentation investigates the potential effects of simvastatin on bone health, exploring its impact on bone density and possible therapeutic implications.
Authors: Vikram Sonawane, Carmen Tan Pei Sze, Tavintharan Subramaniam, Trisse Goh, Moh Sim Wong, Chee Fang Sum, Su Chi Lim
Presented At: AH Research Forum | 2008
Keywords: plasma adiponectin, Asian adults, adiponectin determinants, metabolic health, research forum
Presentation Overview
This presentation examines the determinants of plasma adiponectin levels in Asian adults, with a focus on metabolic health and potential implications for disease management.
Authors: Vikram Sonawane, Lim Su Chi, Tavintharan S, Trisse Goh, Wong Moh Sim, Sum Chee Fang
Presented At: NHG Annual Scientific Congress
Keywords: metabolic syndrome, microalbuminuria, Asians, NCEP criteria, kidney risk, scientific congress
Presentation Overview
This study highlights the association between NCEP-defined metabolic syndrome and an increased risk of microalbuminuria in Asian populations, emphasizing early detection and preventive care.
Awarded For: “Metabolic Syndrome and Risk of Microalbuminuria in Asians”
Recipient: Vikram Sonawane and co-authors
Event: NHG Annual Scientific Congress | 2007
Keywords: best poster award, metabolic syndrome, microalbuminuria, NHG congress, research recognition
Author: Vikram Sonawane
Degree: MD (Internal Medicine), 2004
Institution: Grant Medical College, India
Keywords: diabetic nephropathy, non-dihydropyridines, ACE inhibitors, hypertension, kidney protection, internal medicine thesis
Thesis Overview
This research evaluates the therapeutic impact of combining non-dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers with ACE inhibitors in the management of diabetic nephropathy, highlighting benefits for renal protection and blood pressure control.
