Dr. Venugopal Reddy’s career in pediatric medicine is marked by an exceptional educational foundation, beginning with an MBBS from Kurnool Medical College. My passion for pediatrics led further specialization with a DCH from Sydney University of Pediatrics, Australia, and an MD from Manipal Hospital. Also I holds prestigious MRCPCH and FRCPCH qualifications from the UK’s Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, and an FRACP from the Royal Australian College of Physicians, Australia. Additionally, I advanced studies in Pediatric Nutrition from Boston and Columbia Universities and an MBA in Hospital Management. Recently, I have done a PhD in Hospital Management and its showcasing my commitment to pediatric healthcare excellence.
With over 13 years of dedicated practice in paediatrics, I have passionately contributed to child health care, both as a practitioner at Ovum Hospital, Bangalore, and through various leadership roles within organizations and communities.
As a Medical Director and Consultant Paediatrician, my interests and training in general paediatrics, community paediatrics, and preventive medicine have enabled me to advance this specialty globally.
Probiotic Use in a Randomized Controlled Trial to Prevent Sepsis and/or Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Low-Birth-Weight Infants
Neonatal sepsis is a major problem throughout the world. Early detection of neonatal sepsis is difficult because the first signs of this disease may be minimal, especially in preterm infants. The clinical signs are similar to those of non-infectious processes. Definitive blood culture results not being immediately available may prove detrimental. As a result, many babies are evaluated and treated for presumed sepsis with parenteral antibiotics while awaiting microbial isolation. This study was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in prevention of Late onset sepsis and or NEC in low-birth-weight babies.
Keywords: Probiotic, Sepsis, Necrotizing, Enterocolitis, Low-Birth-Weight, Neonatal, Preterm