Publications by authors named "A V S Sarma"

Background And Objectives: Screening of rural women of Assam by careHPV test for high-risk HPV (hr-HPV) DNA and Papanicolaou (PAP) test for abnormal cytology.

Method: This prospective cross-sectional study included 480 non-pregnant women participants aged 20-70 years from Kamrup District, Assam. Two cervical scrap samples were obtained from eligible enrolled women.

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Orthotopic liver transplantation has been rarely associated with myocardial calcification; no prior cases of asymptomatic calcification have been documented. We present the unique finding of asymptomatic myocardial calcification following orthotopic liver transplantation.

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  • Despite progress in recognizing and diagnosing spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in the last decade, there is still limited understanding of its mechanisms, contributing factors, and effective treatments.
  • The text highlights research gaps in SCAD and suggests strategies like patient advocacy, independent registries, and specialized centers to improve clinical care and research outcomes.
  • Additionally, it presents a patient-centered clinical care and research framework developed by the SCAD Alliance and International SCAD registry as a model to enhance understanding and management of this condition.
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  • Abruptly stopping heavy cannabis use can lead to withdrawal symptoms like irritability, anxiety, insomnia, and in some cases, trigger acute psychosis.
  • A systematic review and a comprehensive analysis of psychiatric records identified a total of 112 individuals whose first episodes of psychosis were linked to cannabis withdrawal.
  • Continued cannabis use after experiencing a psychotic episode significantly increases the risk of relapse compared to individuals who choose to abstain.
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The spectrum of congenital and infantile masses of the head and neck is broad, including developmental and neoplastic entities. The diseases encountered in this vulnerable patient population differ substantially from those in older children and adults. Familiarity with the types of encountered masses, typical imaging characteristics, and expected clinical course is critical for radiologists who care for pregnant women (fetuses) and infants.

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