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Jayajanani, S.
- Burkitts Lymphoma-A review on Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, Diagnosis and its Management
Authors
1 Graduate Student, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science. Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 3485-3489Abstract
Burkitt's lymphoma is a highly aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma and is the fastest growing human tumour. The disease is associated with Epstein-Barr virus and was one of the first tumours shown to have a chromosomal translocation that activates an oncogene (c-MYC). Burkitt's lymphoma is the most common childhood cancer in areas where malaria is holoendemic. The incidence is very high in immunosuppressed patients in non-endemic areas, especially when associated with HIV infection. Outcome with intensive chemotherapy has improved and is now excellent in children, but the prognosis is poor in elderly adults. The success of intensive treatment relies on good supportive care. The therapy offered in oncology units in low-income countries is not as aggressive as in centres in high-income countries and outcomes are less successful. Adjuvant monoclonal antibody therapy with rituximab shows promise for improved outcomes and reduced toxic effects in the future.Keywords
Burkitts Lymphoma, Malaria, Histopathology, Prognostic Markers, Tumours.
- Knowledge, Awareness and Risk Factors for Hypertension among Non-Medical Studentsin Chennai-A Cross-Sectional Survey
Authors
1 Graduate Student, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, IN
2 Senior Lecturer, Department of Public Health Dentistry, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha University, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Science, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 3742-3747Abstract
Background: Hypertension also known as high blood pressure or arterial hypertension is a chronic medical condition in which the blood pressure in the arteries is elevated. Hypertension is one among the silent killer diseases worldwide and is a major risk factor for many other diseases like cardiovascular diseases, stroke, renal diseases, and many other. Increasing the knowledge, awareness, and control of risk factors associated with hypertension will reduce the morbidity and mortality. Therefore the aim of this study is to assess the level of Knowledge, Awareness and Risk factors for Hypertension among Non-Medical Adults in chennai.
Materials and Method: A cross-sectional survey was conducted among non-medical students of Saveetha University, Chennai. A two stage simple random sampling was performed. In the first stage, three colleges (Saveetha school of law, saveetha school of management, saveetha engineering) were selected.Following simple random sampling 150 non-medical students were selected. A Self-administered questionnaire was distributed to all the selected participants and descriptive data in terms of frequency and percentage were analyzed using SPSS software (Version 17.0).
Results: In the present study, only 34% of the participants were aware that males are prone for hypertension and only 4%were aware that diabetes is the major risk factor for hypertension. 41% of people have knowledge about hypertension and 59% of people do not have knowledge on hypertension.
Conclusion: To conclude, very few participants have sufficient knowledge and awareness about the etiology and risk factor associated with hypertension. Hence, considerable education is needed to increase awareness in modern concepts of particularly about risk factors and warning signs.