Publications by authors named "R P S Gambhir"
Background: Surface features present on the dorsal surface of the tongue along with colour and shape are unique characteristics of every individual. Tongue print is being considered as a new biometric and forensic authentication tool. This digital photographic study was conducted to analyze and compare morphological differences on the dorsal surface of the tongue which can serve as a valuable tool in forensic odontology.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Hepatitis B is a serious public health concern and health care professionals especially nurses are at higher risk of acquiring this infection. Basic knowledge, awareness and a positive attitude are required to prevent this disease.
Objective: The present pilot study was conducted to assess awareness and attitude regarding hepatitis B among staff nurses and nursing students of a teaching hospital in north India.
Cryptococcus neoformans (Cn) is an opportunistic yeast that causes meningoencephalitis in immunocompromised individuals. Calorie restriction (CR) prolongs Cn replicative lifespan (RLS) and mimics low-glucose environments in which Cn resides during infection. The effects of CR-mediated stress can differ among strains and have only been studied in MATα cells.
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- The study investigates the prevalence of impacted and transmigrated canines among orthodontic patients, highlighting their importance for aesthetics and function related to the smile and overall health.* -
- Conducted with 3,050 dental patients, it was found that the overall prevalence of impacted canines was 2.46%, with a higher rate in females (2.85%) compared to males (1.53%).* -
- The research concluded that impacted canines are more common in the maxillary arch than in the mandibular arch, and emphasized the need for early diagnosis to improve orthodontic treatment plans.*
Background: Prevalence and practices of tobacco usage in India are diverse and incongruent and Government of India has enacted various laws to overcome this burden. To make tobacco control measures effective and powerful, WHO introduced MPOWER in 2004 and India was one of the first countries that implemented the MPOWER.
Objective: This study is aimed to quantify the implementation of MPOWER tobacco control policies in India.