Comparative Study of Serum Lipid Profile in Tobacco Addicts, Tobacco Non-addicts and Head-Neck Malignancy.

The present study was undertaken to evaluate lipid profile in tobacco consumers with and without head and neck malignancy and to see whether tobacco consumption causes same degree of alteration in lipid profile. Prospective study of serum lipid profile in 90 patients was done at Govt. Medical College Hospital.

Effect of antiresorptive therapy on urinary hydroxyproline in postmenopausal osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis becomes a serious health threat for older postmenopausal women by predisposing them to an increased risk of fracture. Osteoporosis and associated fractures are an important cause of morbidity and mortality. Special attention is being paid to early detection, management, and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women.

BMD and Serum Intact Osteocalcin in Postmenopausal Osteoporosis Women.

India seems to have the highest prevalence of osteoporosis. With growing awareness of osteoporosis and its impact on life span especially in India, special attention is being paid to early detection, management and treatment of postmenopausal osteoporosis in women. Measurement of BMD and osteocalcin are of value in estimating bone turnover rates.