Publications by authors named "R Hariprasad"
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- The study investigates the clinical profiles and outcomes of patients diagnosed with deep neck space infections (DNSI), emphasizing the need for early surgical intervention and effective airway management.
- It highlights the primary causes of DNSI, which include nodal and odontogenic origins, and stresses that untreated underlying issues could lead to recurrent infections, increasing risks of morbidity and mortality.
- The research evaluated 20 patients in India, finding that the majority were male, with diabetes being a common risk factor; most cases were of nodal origin, with significant involvement of the submandibular space and the Streptococcus species identified as a common pathogen.
Background: Lung cancer has the poorest survival due to late diagnosis and there is no universal screening. Hence, early detection is crucial. Our objective was to develop a lung cancer risk prediction tool at a population level.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Primary Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) testing offers higher sensitivity and specificity over Visual Inspection using Acetic acid (VIA) in cervical cancer screening. Self-sampling is a promising strategy to boost participation and reduce disparities. However, concerns about the initial costs hinder HPV testing adoption in low and middle-income countries.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: The electrochemical dissolution method of instrument retrieval emphasizes on the dissolution of the instrument rather than sacrificing dentine. Most of the studies conducted for electrochemical dissolution used fluoride-containing electrolytes and were performed inside a beaker. In this study, we used chloride-based fluids as electrolytes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAim: To assess the prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors among the nursing staff and educate them on prevention.
Background: Nursing staff is integral to the Indian community healthcare systems. Recent studies report a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases in Indian nursing staff.