Consultant Rheumatologist,
Godrej Mem Hosp, Vikhroli
Lok Hosp, Thane
MGM Hosp, Vashi.

>Young Scientist Award -- Indian Rheumatology Association Conference-2004
>Young Clinician award -- 1st Asian American International Medical Conference –2003.
>Late Shree Amrut Mody Unichem – BJD India Research Fellowship Award -2003

Publications:
• Leprosy & gangrene: A rare association, role of Anti phospholipid antibodies. Akerkar SM, Bichile LS. BMC Infectious Diseases 2005, 5:74

• Therapeutic options in Systemic Sclerosis -- Akerkar SM, Bichile LS – Indian J Dermatol Venereol Leprol 2004;70:67-75

• Accelerated sclerosis in a case of Scleroderma with Carcinoma Ovary on Paclitaxel & Cisplatin. – Akerkar SM, Bichile LS – J Indian Rheum Asso 2005;13:26-28.

• Pamidronate- a promising new candidate for the management of Spondyloarthropathy. Akerkar SM, Bichile LS. Ind J Med Sci. 2005;59(4):165-170.

• Cutaneous vasculitis in lupus: A turning point in the course of the disease?- Case report & review. –Akerkar SM, Kale V, Bichile LS -- J Indian Rheum Asso. 2005;13:29-31.

• Pulmonary Renal syndrome- a case report – Akerkar SM, Kale V, Bichile LS Indian Practitioner 2004;57(6):402-404

• Rationale of Laboratory investigations in Rheumatological conditions Bichile LS, Akerkar SM – J Gen Med 2004;16(2):13-17

• Extensive Pulmonary Thrombosis – Images in clinical medicine. Akerkar SM, Dhargalkar P, Sonawane R, Rajadhyksha A, Bichile L. JK Science. 2005; 7(1): 53-54.

• Angiotensin blockade in systemic sclerosis: Beyond vasodilatation— a DMARD effect? Akerkar SM, Bichile LS – accepted – J Indian Rheum Asso.

• What does the Internet offer our rheumatology patients - A case study Akerkar SM, Bichile LS – under review – J Indian Rheum Asso.

• Unrecognised SAPHO syndrome presenting as recurrent isolated sternoclavicular joint involvement – Clinical Images – under review – Post Grad Med J.

Medical Informatics publications:

• Doctor patient relationship- changing dynamics in the information age. Akerkar SM, Bichile LS -- J Postgrad Med. 2004 ;50(2):120-2.

• Health Information on the Internet: Patient empowerment or patient deceit? A review Akerkar SM, Bichile LS. Indian J Med Sci 2004 Aug;58(8):321-6.

• Use of the Internet as a resource of health information by patients: A clinic-based study in the Indian population. Akerkar SM, Kanitkar M, Bichile LS. J Postgrad Med. 2005 Apr-Jun ;51(2):116-8.


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