Publications by authors named "Dipesh Jha"
Cancer Rep (Hoboken)
April 2024
Article Synopsis
- Noncommunicable diseases, particularly cancer, are major contributors to global health issues, prompting this study to explore the prevalence of endocrine disorders like diabetes and thyroid dysfunction in advanced cancer patients receiving treatment.
- A total of 100 patients were enrolled over 15 months, with assessments made at the start and after 3 and 6 months of therapy, revealing that the prevalence of endocrine disorders rose from 10% to 18% during the study period, primarily affecting females.
- While no significant links were found between sociodemographic factors and endocrine status changes, smoking was identified as a risk factor for developing diabetes among these patients.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the impact of COVID-19 on elderly patients compared to younger adults, highlighting that elderly individuals are more likely to die in the hospital due to the virus.
- Conducted at a government center in Rishikesh, India, from May 2020 to May 2021, the research analyzed various factors, including symptoms, comorbidities, and complications, between the two age groups.
- The findings reveal that elderly patients faced higher risks, specifically with more severe complications like kidney injury, and identifying key predictive factors for in-hospital mortality can aid in improving future healthcare responses.
