Publications by authors named "V Syamkumar"

Dynamic interactions within the tumor micro-environment drive patient response to immune checkpoint inhibitors. Existing preclinical models lack true representation of this complexity. Using a Head and Neck cancer patient derived TruTumor histoculture platform, the response spectrum of 70 patients to anti-PD1 treatment is investigated in this study.

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Background: Oral health is an effective unit of general health. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are considered to be the major diseases present in modern times. Over the decades, the idea of maintaining effective oral health and interest in oral health prevention measures has diminished; thus increasing the cost of health care.

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Background: Many of the contents of cigarette smoke are genotoxic in nature, and consequently, cytogenetic injury seems to be a trustworthy biomarker for deciding the influence of exposure to chromosome damaging agents in smoke. The cytokinesis-block micronucleus assay (CBMN assay) has been proven to be an effectual tool for the study of micronuclei (MN) that will help in estimating the genotoxicity in tobacco users alone which will further help in early cancer detection.

Objective: The objective is to find out whether there is pronounced contrast in genotoxicity between tobacco users and nonusers by determining MN number in peripheral blood lymphocytes using CBMN assay.

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  • The study aimed to examine the link between body mass index (BMI) and dental health, specifically dental caries, among 13-15-year-olds in urban Bangalore, comparing results from government and private schools.
  • A total of 660 students were surveyed using a structured questionnaire, with BMI calculated to assess potential correlations with dental decay.
  • Results showed a positive correlation between DMFT (Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth) and BMI, revealing that overweight children in government schools and those at risk of overweight in private schools had higher mean DMFT scores than other BMI categories.
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Synopsis of recent research by authors named "V Syamkumar"

  • - V Syamkumar's recent research primarily focuses on the intersection of oncology and oral health, employing innovative methodologies to assess interactions within biological systems and health-related expenditures in specific populations.
  • - A notable study explores tumor-immune interactions in head and neck cancer using a patient-derived histoculture platform to better simulate clinical responses to anti-PD1 treatment, highlighting the complexity of tumor microenvironments.
  • - Other research investigates the implications of lifestyle factors, such as tobacco usage and body mass index, on genotoxicity and dental health in diverse demographics, aiming to contribute to early cancer detection and improve public health awareness.