Publications by authors named "Manishankar Kumar"
Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is an aggressive malignancy with a poor prognosis, often diagnosed at advanced stages due to subtle early symptoms. Recent studies have provided a comprehensive view of GBC's genetic and mutational landscape, uncovering crucial pathways involved in its pathogenesis. Environmental exposures, particularly to heavy metals, have been linked to elevated GBC risk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSevere Disease Burden and the Mitigation Strategy in the Arsenic-Exposed Population of Kaliprasad Village in Bhagalpur District of Bihar, India.
Arun Kumar Kanhaiya Kumar Mohammad Ali Vivek Raj Abhinav Srivastava Manishankar Kumar Pintoo Kumar Niraj Mukesh Kumar Rishav Kumar Dhruv Kumar Ranjit Kumar Suresh Kumar Santosh Kumar Ashok Kumar Ghosh
Biol Trace Elem Res
May 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study in Kaliprasad village, Bihar, examined the health effects of arsenic exposure on 102 households, analyzing their water and biological samples using advanced technology.
- - Results revealed serious health issues among villagers, including skin problems, respiratory issues, diabetes, hypertension, and neurological disorders, with a disturbing percentage of water and urine samples showing high arsenic levels.
- - The calculated hazard quotient indicated an alarming level of risk for the population, particularly children and females, suggesting they are at a very high risk for diseases related to arsenic exposure.