Scientific Publications

The team at Suphala Care has been actively involved in publishing research-based articles and chapters in national and international pharma, wellness, and nutrition journals.

Textbook Contributions

  1. Authored a Chapter in a Textbook for Medical Students on CAPD:
    • Title: “Nutrition in CAPD”
    • Contributing Author to the textbook titled “Peritoneal Dialysis Primer”
    • Editors: Dakshina Murty KV, Siva Kumar V, Ram R, and Sangeetha Lakshmi B
    • Chapter: Nutrition Management in Peritoneal Dialysis, Chapter 42, Pages 539-558
    • Released at PDSI 2017
  2. Authored a Book:
    • Title: “Holistic Food Happiness”
    • Focus: A guide to traditional foods and their nutritional significance
    • Published: September 2015
    • ISBN: 978-1-304-99280-2

Publications and Presentations

  • Sapre Suguna: “Changing the Conventional Facade of Drug Discovery using Lean Six Sigma,” Express Pharma, June 16-30, 2011. Link
  • Suguna: “Key Factors in Predicting the Nutritional Status of Patients with Three Renal Replacement Therapies,” Indian Journal of Peritoneal Dialysis, August 2009. Link
  • Sapre Suguna: “A New Wave in Translational Research – An Investigators Portal,” Express Pharma, June 16-30, 2009. Link
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2005): “QOL Evaluation Using Short Form-36: Comparison in Euglycemics, IGTs, and Denovo Diabetics,” Abstract No. 1521
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2005): “Quality of Life in Continuous Ambulatory Peritoneal Dialysis (CAPD) Subjects – INDIAN EXPERIENCE,” ISOQOL, 12th Annual Scientific Meeting, Abstract No. 1476
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2005): “Peripheral Genotype-Phenotype Correlations in Asian Indians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,” JAPI, Vol. 53, Pg. 521-526
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2005): “Impact of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Co-morbid Conditions on Health-Related Quality of Life in CAPD Subjects,” 25th Annual Conference of SILCON, ISNSC, Abstract Ref. D21-0200205IV
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2004): “Gene Expression Profiles of Peripheral Blood Cells in Type 2 Diabetes and Nephropathy in Asian Indians,” Genome Biology, 5:P9, doi:10.1186/gb-2004-5-4-p9
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2003): “A Comparative Study of Quality of Life (QOL) Measures Using Short Form (SF)-36 Health Survey Questionnaire for Patients on Hemodialysis (HD) and CAPD,” ISNCON, 34th Annual Conference, Abstract Ref. D-P-5-8, Pg. 35
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2003): “Association Among SF36 Quality of Life Measures and Glycemic Control in Asian Indians with Diabetes,” 18th International Diabetes Federation Congress, Paris, France, Abstract No. 2807
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2003): “Genetic Basis for Nephropathy Phenotype in Asian Indians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,” 18th International Diabetes Federation Congress, Paris, France, Abstract No. 977
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2003): “Novel Candidate Genes in Asian Indians with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus,” 18th International Diabetes Federation Congress, Paris, France, Abstract No. 384
  • Nandgaonkar, Suguna (2003): “Common Foods Listed at www.diabetes-india.com for Diet Surveys and Counseling in South India,” 18th International Diabetes Federation Congress, Paris, France, Abstract No. 2086

Seminars and Conferences

  • Dialysis Con National Nephrology Conference: Faculty Speaker on “Diet in Peritoneal Dialysis,” Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, October 13, 2008
  • International Conference on Coping with Chronic Diseases (ICCD-2005): “A Study on Quality of Life Measures Using SF-36 in Renal Replacement Therapies (CAPD and HD),” Vishakhapatnam, September 30 – October 1, 2005
  • 25th Annual Conference of SILCON, ISNSC: “Impact of Nutrition, Physical Activity, and Co-morbid Conditions on Health-Related Quality of Life in CAPD Subjects,” Chennai, February 18-20, 2005
  • Self Care Foundation for Diabetics: Guest Lecture on “Balanced Diet vs. Diabetic Diet,” Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, November 28, 2004
  • Continuing Dialysis Education and Training Programme: Oral Presentation on “Role of Nutrition in Hemodialysis,” Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, July 4, 2004
  • Self Care Foundation for Diabetics: Guest Lecture on “Diet in Diabetic Nephropathy,” Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, February 29, 2004
  • 34th Annual Conference of ISNCON: Poster Presentation on “Quality of Life Measures of Patients on CAPD & HD Using Short Form (SF)-36 Health Survey Questionnaire,” Vishakhapatnam, December 5-7, 2003
  • 7th Annual Conference of Peritoneal Dialysis Society of India (PDSICON): Oral Presentation on “Quality of Life Measures of Patients on CAPD and HD Using Short Form (SF)-36 Health Survey Questionnaire,” Ahmedabad, September 13-14, 2003
  • 18th International Diabetes Federation Congress: Poster Presentation on “Association Among SF-36 Quality of Life Measures and Glycemic Control in Asian Indians with Diabetes,” Paris, France, August 24-29, 2003
  • Annual Conference of Indian Society of Organ Transplant (ISOT) and Mohan Foundation: Guest Lecture on “Role of Nutrition in Chronic Renal Failure, HD, and Post Renal Transplantation,” Hyderabad, August 8, 2003
  • Indian Dietetic Association (AP Chapter): Guest Lecture on “Role of Nutrition in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Post Renal Transplantation,” National Institute of Nutrition (NIN), Hyderabad, July 25-26, 2003
  • Marathi Granth Sanghrahalaya: Nutrition Consultant in Health Forum (Shankha Samadhan), Indian Medical Association Hall, Hyderabad, June 22, 2003
  • National Seminar on Initiatives in Nutrition and Health Education Problems and Prospectus: Oral Presentation on “Innovative Communication Strategy to Improve Oral Health in Urban and Rural School Children,” Sri Padmavathi Vishwasvidyalam (SPMVV University), Tirupathi, October 30, 1999