Publications by authors named "Manju J"
Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is indeed one of the most common types of oral cancer, typically affecting individuals over the age of 50. It primarily originates from the squamous epithelial cells lining the oral cavity. While it is relatively rare in individuals under 40 years old, it can still occur, albeit less frequently in that age group.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: The dental quality alliance of the American Dental Association developed quality and performance measure concepts (QMCs) for pediatric dentistry to identify variations in care and to improve quality of care.
Objectives: This study evaluated the relationship between the proposed QMCs and oral health, measured as caries status.
Methodology: Parents/guardians of new patients presenting to the Nationwide Children's Hospital Dental Clinic for a nonurgent hygiene appointment were asked to complete a 10-question survey that reflected the QMCs.
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- Opioid misuse is a significant issue, particularly among cancer patients, with many at risk for aberrant drug behaviors (ADB) going undiagnosed; this study aimed to identify the frequency and predictive factors of ADB in these patients.
- Out of 729 evaluable cancer patients, 19.6% were identified as at risk for ADB using the SOAPP-14 screening tool, while 10.5% tested positive with the CAGE-AID questionnaire, indicating the effectiveness of these tools in assessment.
- Key risk factors for ADB included being male, experiencing anxiety or financial distress, and having a history of substance abuse, highlighting the need for targeted screening and support for vulnerable groups within cancer care.