Publications by authors named "P C Mendiratta"

Background: This study characterizes patient and health-care professional perspectives regarding medical cannabis use at a National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center. Data evaluated included the prevalence and patterns of and reasons for cannabis use.

Methods: Patients with cancer undergoing treatment were recruited into a cross-sectional survey as part of a national National Cancer Institute-funded effort.

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  • Antibody-drug conjugates and bicycle toxin conjugates have revolutionized drug delivery for urothelial cancer, offering targeted treatment options that minimize systemic toxicity compared to traditional therapies like chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
  • Initial clinical trials have shown these therapies to be effective for patients with advanced and refractory urothelial cancer, leading to the FDA approval of enfortumab vedotin and sacituzumab govitecan.
  • Ongoing research is exploring combinations with other treatments, such as immunotherapy, to enhance efficacy, but there is a need for better predictive biomarkers to identify patients who would benefit the most.
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Aim: The aim of the study is to compare the effectiveness of visual and sign motivation on the oral hygiene of students with hearing and speech impairment studying in special schools of Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out on 200 students. The sample was divided into two groups.

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