A5102981421- Head and Neck Cancer Studies
- Oral Health Pathology and Treatment
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Global Public Health Policies and Epidemiology
- Global Cancer Incidence and Screening
- Salivary Gland Tumors Diagnosis and Treatment
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Celiac Disease Research and Management
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Alcohol Consumption and Health Effects
- Endometrial and Cervical Cancer Treatments
- Tea Polyphenols and Effects
- Cancer survivorship and care
- Climate Change and Health Impacts
- Tumors and Oncological Cases
- Interpreting and Communication in Healthcare
- Ear and Head Tumors
- Respiratory viral infections research
- HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
- Obesity and Health Practices
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
Tata Memorial Hospital
2010-2025
Homi Bhabha National Institute
2021-2025
Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation
2024
University of Washington
2024
Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer
2021-2024
Abstract In low‐ and middle‐income countries most of the cancer patients attend hospital at a late stage treatment completion these cases is challenging. The early detection program (EDP), in rural areas Punjab state, India was initiated to identify breast, cervical, oral an by raising awareness providing easy access diagnosis treatment. A total 361 health education programs 99 clinics were organized. symptomatic self‐interested (non‐symptomatic individuals who opted for screening) visited...
Precise detection and characterization of pulmonary nodules on computed tomography (CT) is crucial for early diagnosis management. In this study, we propose the use a deep learning-based algorithm to automatically detect in scans. We evaluated performance against interpretation radiologists analyze effectiveness algorithm. The study was conducted collaboration with tertiary cancer center. used collection public (LUNA) private (tertiary center) datasets train our learning models. sensitivity,...
According to the 8th edition of American Joint Committee on Cancer (AJCC), involvement masticator space and infratemporal fossa (ITF) in oral cancers indicates advanced disease (T4b), which is often considered unresectable. Previous studies have shown that extent ITF influences management outcomes. Therefore, optimize management, T4b should be subclassified based involvement. Notably, infranotch has a more favorable prognosis compared supranotch disease. Our study also observed certain...
Areca nut and products made from the nut, evaluated by International Agency for Research on Cancer as carcinogenic to humans since 2004, are being increasingly used in India South East Asia exported many countries. There is thus an urgent need identify best control policies research gaps. On 1 February 2018, a group of experts shared their latest knowledge perspectives areca at Healis-Seksaria Institute Public Health Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. By itself, has been implicated oral...
Abstract Oral cavity cancers contribute to a majority of in India. Clinical examination alone cannot determine the deeper extent disease; therefore, need for cross-sectional imaging including computed tomography and magnetic resonance becomes indispensable pre-treatment evaluation decide optimal plan management. squamous cell (OSCC) can be treated with surgery alone, whereas deep muscle, neurovascular, osseous, or nodal involvement on suggests advanced disease that requires combination...
Tobacco is a well-acknowledged social and health evil. The history of tobacco use traces back to the dawn human civilization has been deeply entrenched into society since time immemorial. social, economic, impact subject intense debate over recent decades. For India, this problem unique one, with consumption patterns either largely influenced by socioeconomic backgrounds or dictated cultural diversity. With more than 200 million consumers in country at present, it becomes imperative address...
Tobacco products are used in vary many forms India. Although the risk of tobacco uses developing head and neck cancer (HNC) is known, by exclusive use different on HNC its subtypes poorly understood. A case-control study was conducted at a tertiary hospital, which receives cases from geographical regions India with types products. The included 824 oral cavity (OC), 149 oropharynx (OPX) 104 hypopharyngeal (HPX) 81 larynx (LX) 1206 visitor controls. Information 11 exposure to secondhand smoke...
Why was the cohort set up?The Indian Study of Healthy Ageing (ISHA) is a blood-based prospective study approximately 220 000 individuals aged 30-69, recruited between 2015 and 2020 from towns villages around Barshi, Solapur district, Maharashtra state, India (Supplementary Figure S1, available as Supplementary data at IJE online).The established with aim testing hypotheses relating to lifestyle, diet, obesity related factors, identifying potential genetic determinants cancer other chronic...
The Government of India (GOI) has launched a nationwide cervical, breast and oral cancer prevention control program. However, the fifth round National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), survey conducted by Ministry Welfare (MoHFW), GOI, shown concerning results on screening uptake both men women across India. This study was to describe residing in Uttar Pradesh (UP), largest state We analyzed NFHS-5 data available public domain determine number (aged 30-49 years) participating 71 districts UP...
In India, a 2003 law ("COPTA") banned tobacco advertising with the exception of "point sale" and "on-pack" advertising. Given substantial evidence regarding impact point sale (PoS), we analyzed prevalence encountering such in Mumbai, India.
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) are amongst commonest cancer in the Indian sub-continent. After treatment, these patients require frequent followup to look for recurrences/second primary. Mouth Self Examination (MSE) has a great potential all levels of prevention oral cancer. However, compliance self-examination been reported as poor. Mobile phone is cheap and effective way reach out people. Short Message Service (SMS) extremely popular can be very motivational interactive tool health...
6013 Background: Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) with DCF (Docetaxel, Cisplatin, and 5FU) is one of the treatment options in very locally advanced oral cancer (LAOC) has a survival advantage over CF (Cisplatin regimen. DC regimen Cisplatin) had shown promising results small series, lower rate adverse events but never been compared DCF. Methods: This was phase 3 open-label superiority randomized study. Adult patients LAOC (technically unresectable), ECOG PS 0-2 adequate organ function were...
Abstract Context Tumors of parapharyngeal space (PPS) are rare and histologically diverse. The management these tumors requires diligent assessment planning with due consideration various anatomical pathological aspects the lesion. Aims This retrospective study aims to present our experiences in clinical PPS a critical evaluation management. Settings Design Retrospective analytical study. Methods Material electronic medical records 60 cases tumors, managed surgically from 2007 2017, were...
ABSTRACT Laryngeal cancer typically presents at a nonmetastatic stage, and the majority of patients are treated with curative intent. Due to functional cosmetic morbidities associated surgical approaches, nonsurgical modalities increasingly favored. This update guidelines emphasizes multidisciplinary approach tailored Indian healthcare context, enhancing treatment strategies optimizing patient outcomes. Key recommendations include use concurrent chemoradiotherapy induction chemotherapy...
The dearth of population-based data on polysubstance use, especially in young emerging adults, presents a critical gap understanding public health challenges, particularly rural India, where tobacco and oral cancer are prevalent. This study addresses this by investigating the prevalence patterns substance with focus adults (18-29 years) within high-risk cohort for Varanasi, India.