Publications by authors named "K G Dolma"
Ethnic foods of Northeast India: insight into the light of food safety.
BMC Public Health
November 2024
Background: Traditional and fermented foods are widely consumed by the ethnic population of Northeast India. These foods are not only very nutritious, easily available, and reasonably priced, but also boost immunity and protect from various seasonal infections and have been reported through several investigations. However, pathogens transmitted by these foods have never been reported.
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- In a study analyzing 4,074 snails, researchers found that 1.05% were infected with different trematode cercariae, with specific species of snails showing varying rates of infection.
- Statistical analysis indicated no significant link between the geographical location of the snails and the occurrence of cercarial infection, shedding light on how these snails contribute to the transmission of paragonimiasis.
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- - Food safety is a serious global issue, especially in India’s North-East region, where fermented foods have led to numerous diarrheal outbreaks, but there is a lack of systematic data on foodborne pathogens.
- - The research aims to create an integrated surveillance system to monitor enteric pathogens in humans, food animals, and the environment, improving outbreak investigations in North-East India.
- - The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is leading a study to gather data through laboratory surveillance at various locations, utilizing a centralized digital database for better management and analysis of foodborne diseases.
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- * It evaluates the strength, effectiveness, structure, and clinical potential of about 350 identified phenolic compounds, with 44 showing very strong antibacterial activity, primarily against Gram-positive bacteria.
- * Key compounds like 2-Methoxy-7-methyljuglone and [6]-gingerol are noted as promising candidates for antibiotic development, indicating the significance of these plants in addressing bacterial infections.
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- Salivary gland tumors (SGTs) are challenging to diagnose due to their many types and differing behaviors, making clinical management complex.* -
- A study analyzed 150 SGT cases from 2017-2022, finding that 70% were benign and 30% malignant, with pleomorphic adenoma and adenoid cystic carcinoma being the most common subtypes.* -
- Surgical resection was the primary treatment, leading to varied recurrence rates; the study suggests that further research is necessary to enhance treatment strategies and patient outcomes.*