Dr Kandiah Umapathysivam
Lecturer
Adelaide Medical School
Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences
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Appointments
Date Position Institution name 2017 - ongoing Lecturer University of Adelaide 2012 - 2016 Research Fellow University of Adelaide 2004 - 2014 CBL Tutor University of Adelaide 2003 - 2012 Forensic Officer Forensic Sciense SA 1997 - 2002 Senior Hospital Scientist Adelaide Women and Childrens' Hospital 1995 - 1997 Senior Scientific Officer Healthscope Pathology (Gribbles Pathology) 1991 - 1992 Research Officer Flinders Medical Centre 1990 - 1990 Research officer Flinders University 1975 - 1989 Research Officer Flinders University -
Language Competencies
Language Competency Indonesian Can speak and understand spoken Tamil Can speak and understand spoken -
Education
Date Institution name Country Title Flinders University Australia PhD University of South Australia Australia Graduate Diploma Health Administration University of Adelaide Australia MSc University of Adelaide Australia BSc(Hons)
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Journals
Year Citation 2022 Smyth, J., Umapathysivam, K., Hendrix, I., Grantham, H., Arendts, G., & Visvanathan, R. (2022). Review article: Roles of activities of daily living and frailty assessments for residents of residential aged care services in emergency department transfers: A scoping review. EMA - Emergency Medicine Australasia, 34(5), 675-686.
Scopus1 Europe PMC12021 Wong Wei Kang, N., Tan, W. P. J., Phua, Y. M. C., Min, A. T. G., Naidu, K., Umapathysivam, K., & Smitham, P. J. (2021). Intramedullary nail: the past, present and the future - a review exploring where the future may lead us.. Orthopedic reviews, 13(2), 25546.
Scopus8 WoS2 Europe PMC72017 De Silva, T., Ahip, S., Theou, O., Tufanaru, C., Visvanathan, R., & Umapathysivam, K. (2017). Frailty in nursing home residents: a scoping review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(8), 2040-2046.
Scopus2 Europe PMC12017 Umapathysivam, K., Tufanaru, C., Visvanathan, R., & Yu, S. (2017). Anthropometric prediction equations for estimating body mass composition: a scoping review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 15(10), 2427-2432.
Scopus32016 Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2016). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis for the management of upper airway obstruction in children with micrognathia: A systematic review. International Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, 45(6), 769-782.
Scopus87 WoS57 Europe PMC312016 Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2016). Does the Rate of Distraction or Type of Distractor Affect the Outcome of Mandibular Distraction in Children With Micrognathia?. Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Online(7), 1-13.
Scopus16 WoS11 Europe PMC62016 Breik, O., Umapathysivam, K., Tivey, D., & Anderson, P. (2016). Feeding and reflux in children after mandibular distraction osteogenesis for micrognathia: a systematic review. International Journal of Pediatric Otorhinolaryngology, 85, 128-135.
Scopus32 WoS23 Europe PMC152016 Krishnan, S., Umapathysivam, K., Lockwood, C., & Hodge, J. (2016). Oncological and survival outcomes following transoral robotic surgery versus transoral laser microsurgery for the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: a systematic review protocol. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(8), 90-102.
Scopus2 Europe PMC12016 Cain, M., Stephenson, M., Umapathysivam, K., Williams, N., & Ianunzio, J. (2016). Effectiveness of different minimally invasive epiphysiodesis techniques in the management of pediatric leg length discrepancies: a systematic review protocol.. JBI database of systematic reviews and implementation reports, 14(12), 14-24.
Europe PMC32015 Campbell, J. M., Umapathysivam, K., Xue, Y., & Lockwood, C. S. (2015). Evidence-Based Practice Point-of-Care Resources: A Quantitative Evaluation of Quality, Rigor, and Content. Worldviews on Evidence-Based Nursing, 12(6), 313-327.
Scopus33 WoS23 Europe PMC172014 Cundy, W., Umapathysivam, K., Lockwood, C., & Freeman, B. (2014). Effectiveness and cost effectiveness of anterior versus posterior approaches for thoracolumbar fusion in adolescent idiopathic scoliosis: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(7), 47-61.
2014 Gagolkina, E., Aromataris, E., & Umapathysivam, K. (2014). Cardiopulmonary adverse events during procedural sedation in patients with obstructive sleep apnea: A systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(1), 45-58.
2014 Yu, S., Umapathysivam, K., & Visvanathan, R. (2014). Sarcopenia in older people. International Journal of Evidence-Based Healthcare, 12(4), 227-243.
Scopus26 WoS21 Europe PMC122014 Hayes, N., Umapathysivam, K., & Foster, B. (2014). Interventions for treating growth plate fractures of the distal femur: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 12(11), 92-104.
2013 Doorenbosch, X., Campbell, J., & Umapathysivam, K. (2013). Risk factors for developing recurrent raised intracranial pressure post cranial vault remodelling in nonsyndromic craniosynostosis in children: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews and Implementation Reports, 11(11), 54-63.
2013 Breik, O., Tivey, D., Umapathysivam, K., & Anderson, P. (2013). Mandibular distraction osteogenesis in the management of airway obstruction in children: a systematic review protocol. JBI Database of Systematic Reviews & Implementation Reports, 11(10), 16-29.
2005 Umapathysivam, K., Hopwood, J., & Meikle, P. (2005). Correlation of acid a-glucosidase and glycogen content in skin fibroblasts with age of onset in Pompe disease. Clinica Chimica Acta, 361(1-2), 191-198.
Scopus27 WoS22 Europe PMC222001 Raben, N., Lu, N., Nagaraju, K., Rivera, Y., Lee, A., Yan, B., . . . Plotz, P. (2001). Conditional tissue-specific expression of the acid α-glucosidase (GAA) gene in the GAA knockout mice: implications for therapy. Human Molecular Genetics, 10(19), 2039-2047.
Scopus66 WoS62 Europe PMC492001 Umapathysivam, K., Hopwood, J., & Meikle, P. (2001). Determination of acid a-glucosidase activity in blood spots as a diagnostic test for Pompe disease. Clinical Chemistry, 47(8), 1378-1383.
Scopus79 WoS62 Europe PMC382000 Umapathysivam, K., Whittle, A., Ranieri, E., Bindloss, C., Ravenscroft, E., Van Diggelen, O., . . . Meikle, P. (2000). Determination of acid a-glucosidase protein: evaluation as a screening marker for pompe disease and other lysosomal storage disorders. Clinical Chemistry, 46(9), 1318-1325.
Scopus58 WoS46 Europe PMC301995 van Wezel, I. L., Umapathysivam, K., Tilley, W. D., & Rodgers, R. J. (1995). Immunohistochemical localization of basic fibroblast growth factor in bovine ovarian follicles. Molecular and Cellular Endocrinology, 115(2), 133-140.
Scopus74 WoS79 Europe PMC51
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Current Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2023 Co-Supervisor Interactions between sleep, circadian rhythm, dysglycaemia and sex steroids Doctor of Philosophy Doctorate Full Time Mr Alebachew Fasil Ashagre -
Past Higher Degree by Research Supervision (University of Adelaide)
Date Role Research Topic Program Degree Type Student Load Student Name 2016 - 2018 Co-Supervisor The Effectiveness of Different Minimally Invasive Epiphysiodesis Techniques in the Management of Paediatric Leg Length Discrepancies: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Miss Megan Elizabeth Cain 2015 - 2017 Co-Supervisor Oncological and survival outcomes following transoral robotic surgery versus transoral laser microsurgery for the treatment of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma: A systematic review of case series Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Dr Giri Krishnan 2014 - 2018 Principal Supervisor Effectiveness of surgical versus conservative treatment for distal femoral
growth plate fractures: a systematic reviewMaster of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Nicholas Lewis Hayes 2013 - 2015 Co-Supervisor Mandibular Distraction Osteogenesis in the Management of Airway Obstruction in Children with Micrognathia: A Systematic Review Master of Clinical Science Master Full Time Dr Omar Breik 2013 - 2016 Co-Supervisor Cardiopulmonary Adverse Events During Procedural Sedation in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnoea: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis Master of Clinical Science Master Part Time Mrs Ella Gagolkina
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