Publications by authors named "J V Ammu"
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Periodontal Disease among Rural and Urban Residents of a South Indian City: A Cross-Sectional Study.
J Int Soc Prev Community Dent
December 2023
Article Synopsis
- The prevalence of periodontal disease (PD) is rising in Kerala, particularly in Thiruvananthapuram, highlighting the need for screening to improve oral health and address systemic illnesses.
- A study surveyed 1,285 residents, revealing a higher rate of PD in rural areas (61.4%) compared to urban areas (35.5%), with an overall prevalence of 50%.
- Key risk factors identified included aging, poor oral hygiene, and low education level, with hypertension being a significant factor among the rural population only.
Clinical Profile and Survival Outcome of Endometrial Cancer with p53 Mutation.
Indian J Surg Oncol
September 2022
Clinicopathologic classification of endometrial cancer imperfectly reflects the tumor biology. Pathologic categorization - especially in high-grade tumors - results in an imprecise estimation of the risk of disease, recurrence, and death. Molecular subtyping is emerging as the standard of care in diagnosis and treatment of endometrial cancers.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFA community-based cross-sectional study was undertaken by the Cardiology Society of India (Kerala Chapter) to determine the prevalence of coronary artery disease (CAD) and its risk factors. The periodontal health status of the rural and urban participants in the Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala was evaluated to document any association between periodontal disease (PD) and CAD and to describe any shared risk factors.The participants were selected using a multistage cluster random sampling method.
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