4 publications
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Seroprevalence and Immunity to Dengue Virus Among Women in Punjab: A Public Health ConcernBy J. Samuel Kamanda, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Stephen Monday, Atul Khajuria
Abstract: Dengue virus (DENV) infection continues to be a public health concern in Punjab, India, where women are at higher risk because of socioeconomic factors. This cross-sectional study sought to assess the DENV seroprevalence, their neutralizing antibody profiles, and the risk factors associated with DENV among a sample of 1,200 women (aged 18–50 years) in Punjab. Serum samples were processed by IgG/IgM ELISA, and plaque reduction neutralization tests (PRNT90) were done …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 6–10 Read article →
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The Role of Tobacco Consumption in Oral Cancer Incidence in Punjab and HaryanaBy Eric Kwasi Elliason, Atul Khajuria, Stephen Monday, J. Samuel Kamanda, Christian Gendemeh
Abstract: Background: Oral cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in India, especially in the northern regions, like the states of Punjab and Haryana, where the prevalence of tobacco consumption, smoking, and smokeless forms, is high. Nevertheless, the specific contribution of different types of tobacco and other risk factors related to oral cancer occurrence in these populations has been poorly investigated. The purpose of this investigation is to …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 30–36 Read article →
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Needle Choice in Spinal Anesthesia: Is the 25-Gauge Whitacre Superior to the Quincke in Reducing Post-Dural Puncture HeadacheBy Aniyat Ullah Sheikh, Rufaida Binta Jalal, Atul Khajuria, Deepanshu Sharma
Abstract: The process known as endotracheal intubation involves inserting a synthetic tube into the trachea and inflating the former’s cuff to create an airtight seal. Of all the specialized masks in the LMA family, the PLMA is the most intricate. The cuff, the airway tube, the drain (gastric access) tube, and the inflation line with pilot balloon are their four primary components. This drain tube aids in identifying mask malposition and …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 22–30 Read article →
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Nanoparticle-Based Early Diagnostic Tools for Tuberculosis and Malaria in Rural IndiaBy Stephen Monday, Atul Khajuria, Eric Kwasi Elliason, Gagan Singh, J. Samuel Kamanda1
Abstract: Malaria and Tuberculosis continue to be two major public health challenges in rural India. The interplay between an inefficient health care system, late diagnosis, and under-identification of cases contributes to the high morbidity and mortality associated with TB and Malaria. Conventional methods, such as sputum microscopy for TB, microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for malaria, have a higher benchmark of sensitivity that requires a certain amount of time, skilled …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 45–51 Read article →