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Mian O, Chen L, Narang A, Leal J, Rowe S, Rao A, Moningi S, Rosati L, Herman J. Total Lesion Glycolysis as a Predictor of Pathologic Outcomes Locally Advanced and Borderline Resectable Patients Undergoing Surgery After Preoperative Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.1019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Narang A, Chen L, Mian O, Robertson S, Rosati L, McNutt T, Moore J, Hirose K, Makary M, Cameron J, Pawlik T, Wolfgang C, Weiss M, Hacker-Prietz A, Herman J. Dosimetric Parameters Correlate With Node Negative Resection in Borderline and Initially Unresectable Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Patients Treated With Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Followed by Surgical Resection. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.1018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Mian O, Robertson S, Narang A, Agarwal S, Bae H, McNutt T, Tran P, DeWeese T, Song D. Dosimetric Predictors of Sexual Function Decline Following Low-Dose-Rate Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer (PCa). Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.293] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Narang A, Herman J, Nicholas L. Financial Burden in Medicare Patients With Newly Diagnosed Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2015.07.216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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Daniels T, Khattiak S, Narang A, Dimitrov B, Bush A. WS07.6 Is dental hygiene associated with survival? A 12 year cohort pilot study. J Cyst Fibros 2015. [DOI: 10.1016/s1569-1993(15)30044-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Cheng Z, Moore J, Rosati L, Mian O, Narang A, Herman J, McNutt T. SU-E-T-170: Characterization of the Location, Extent, and Proximity to Critical Structures of Target Volumes Provides Detail for Improved Outcome Predictions Among Pancreatic Cancer Patients. Med Phys 2015. [DOI: 10.1118/1.4924532] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Pathak A, Dutta N, Pattanaik A, Singh A, Narang A, Sharma K. Effect of Condensed Tannins Supplementation from Tanniferous Tree Leaves on Methane Production and Efficiency of Microbial Biomass ProductionIn vitro. ANIM NUTR FEED TECHN 2015. [DOI: 10.5958/0974-181x.2015.00010.4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ojha B, Dutta N, Pattanaik A, Singh S, Narang A. Effect of Pre-partum Strategic Supplementation of Concentrates on Colostrum Quality and Performance of Buffalo Calves. ANIM NUTR FEED TECHN 2015. [DOI: 10.5958/0974-181x.2015.00005.0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Ram A, Robertson S, Narang A, Hei P, Griffith E, Singh H, DeWeese T, Honig S, McNutt T, DeWeese T, Song D, Tran P. Prognostic Value of PSA Nadir in Patients Undergoing Definitive Radiation for Prostate Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.1426] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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Narang A, Chaichana K, Weingart J, Redmond K, Lim M, Olivi A, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Kleinberg L. MR Enhancement as a Predictor for Malignant Degeneration in Progressive Low-Grade Gliomas: An Update With Survival Analysis. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.993] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Narang A, Robertson S, Ram A, He P, Sundi D, Griffith E, Singh H, DeWeese T, Honig S, McNutt T, Ross A, Bivalacqua T, Schaeffer E, Partin A, DeWeese T, Song D, Tran P. Very-high-risk Localized Prostate Cancer - Outcomes Following Definitive Radiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Ram A, Narang A, Robertson S, He P, Sundi D, Griffith E, Singh H, DeWeese T, Honig S, McNutt T, Schaeffer E, Ross A, Bivalacqua T, Partin A, Song D, Tran P, DeWeese T. Multiple Intermediate-Risk Factors as a Prognostic Tool for Men With Localized Prostate Cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.1421] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Robertson S, Narang A, Ram A, He P, Griffith E, Singh H, DeWeese T, Honig S, McNutt T, Tran P, DeWeese T, Song D. Prognostic and Therapeutic Implications of PNI in Prostate Cancer Patients Undergoing Definitive Radiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2014. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2014.05.1437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kumar S, Dutta N, Pattanaik A, Banerjee P, Narang A. Comparative Efficacy of Anthelmintic and Condensed Tannins on Intake, Nutrient Metabolism and Growth Performance of Naturally Infected Lambs. ANIM NUTR FEED TECHN 2014. [DOI: 10.5958/0974-181x.2014.01328.6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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Faruq M, Narang A, Kumari R, Pandey R, Garg A, Behari M, Dash D, Srivastava AK, Mukerji M. Novel mutations in typical and atypical genetic loci through exome sequencing in autosomal recessive cerebellar ataxia families. Clin Genet 2013; 86:335-41. [PMID: 24102492 DOI: 10.1111/cge.12279] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2013] [Revised: 09/11/2013] [Accepted: 09/12/2013] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Nearly a thousand mutations mapping to 60 different loci have been identified in cerebellar ataxias. However, almost 50% of the cases remain genetically uncharacterized and there is a difference in prevalence as well as in the phenotypic spectrum of ataxia among various geographical regions. This poses a challenge for setting up a genetic panel for screening ataxia. In our ataxic cohort of 1014 families, 61% are genetically uncharacterized (UC). We investigated the potential of whole exome sequencing in conjunction with homozygosity mapping (HM) to delineate the genetic defects in three uncharacterized families with recessive inheritance each manifesting some unusual phenotype: (i) infantile onset ataxia with hearing loss (IOAH), (ii) Juvenile onset cerebellar ataxia with seizures (JCS) and (iii) Friedreich ataxia-like (FA-like). We identified a novel missense mutation in c10orf2 in the family with IOAH, compound heterozygous mutations in CLN6 in the family with JCS and a homozygous frame-shift mutation in SACS in the FA-like patient. Phenotypes observed in our families were concordant with reported phenotypes of known mutations in the same genes thus obviating the need for functional validation. Our study revealed novel variations in three genes, c10orf2, CLN6, and SACS, that have so far not been reported in India. This study also demonstrates the utility of whole exome screening in clinics for early diagnosis.
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Faruq M, Narang A, Kumari R, Dash D, Srivastava A, Mukerji M. Genetic deconvolution of cerebellar ataxias in India through next generation sequencing: Novel mutations in atypical and typical genetic loci. J Neurol Sci 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2013.07.474] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Narang A, Chaichana K, Vaidya D, Weingart J, Redmond K, Lim M, Olivi A, Quinones-Hinojosa A, Kleinberg L. Predictors of High-Grade Histology in Patients With Progressive Low-Grade Gliomas: Is Histology Needed to Guide Therapy? Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2013. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2013.06.269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Marwaha RK, Tandon N, Garg MK, Ganie MA, Narang A, Mehan N, Bhadra K. Impact of body mass index on thyroid functions in Indian children. Clin Endocrinol (Oxf) 2013; 79:424-8. [PMID: 23311698 DOI: 10.1111/cen.12148] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2012] [Revised: 12/28/2012] [Accepted: 01/07/2013] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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OBJECTIVE There is controversy about the relation of thyroid functions and body mass index. The present study was aimed to assess the relationship between thyroid function and body mass index in Indian school children. DESIGN Population survey. PATIENTS Data were collected from 25 schools in 19 cities across five different geographical zones of India. Children, who consented, were evaluated for anthropometry and blood tests. Children were categorized as overweight and obese based on standard BMI criteria. MEASUREMENTS Serum samples were analysed for free T3, free T4, TSH and anti-TPO antibodies. RESULTS A total of 13,691 children in the age group of 5-18 years formed the study population. The mean age and mean BMI were 11·9 ± 3·0 years and 18·48 ± 3·89 kg/m² respectively. Among these, 2119 (15·5%) children were overweight and 536 (3·9%) were obese. Subclinical hypothyroidism was present in 943 (6·9%) children.FT3 and TSH levels increased and FT4 levels decreased with increasing BMI in euthyroid boys and girls. Prevalence of SCH was significantly higher in obese/overweight children (9·0%, vs 6·5%; P = 0·034) as compared with normal BMI children. CONCLUSIONS Serum FT3 and TSH were positively while FT4 was negatively associated with BMI in apparently healthy euthyroid children.
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Sharma VS, Dutta S, Taneja N, Narang A. Comparing hand hygiene measures in a neonatal ICU: a randomized crossover trial. Indian Pediatr 2013; 50:917-21. [PMID: 23585422 DOI: 10.1007/s13312-013-0261-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2012] [Accepted: 02/21/2013] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To compare plain soap, alcohol hand rub and iodophors as hand hygiene measures in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). DESIGN Randomized, crossover, three-armed, controlled trial with blinded outcome measurement. SETTING Level III NICU. PARTICIPANTS 35 NICU nurses. INTERVENTION Participants were assigned to plain soap hand washing, alcohol hand rub and povidone-iodine hand scrub by a random cross-over design. Interventions were preceded by 14-day neutral periods. Cultures from hands were taken before and after each hand-hygiene use, prior to 5 patient-care activities. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE The primary outcome was mean post-hygiene colony forming unit count (CFU-C). RESULTS There were differences between soap, alcohol and povidone groups vis a vis posthygiene CFUC [median: 60, 8 and 10.5, respectively (P<0.001)], absolute reduction in CFU-C [median: 15, 100 and 40, respectively (P<0.001)], percent reduction in CFUC [median: 33.3, 92 and 87, respectively (P<0.001)] and proportion with low CFU-C [47%, 71% and 72%, respectively (P<0.001)]. Alcohol [Adjusted OR 3.2 (95% CI 1.9, 5.3)], povidone-iodine [AOR 3.1 (95% CI 1.8, 5.3)] and high prehygiene CFU-C (>300) [AOR 0.18 (95% CI 0.1, 0.3)] were independently associated with low CFU-C. CONCLUSION After a 2 minute hand wash at entry into NICU, alcohol hand rub and povidone-iodine scrub are superior to plain soap hand wash for subsequent decontamination of hands of nurses working in NICU.
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Marwaha R, Garg M, Tandon N, Kanwar R, Narang A, Sastry A, Saberwal A, Bhadra K. Glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) & tissue transglutaminase (anti-TTG) antibodies in patients with thyroid autoimmunity. Indian J Med Res 2013; 137:82-6. [PMID: 23481055 PMCID: PMC3657903] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVES Several autoimmune disorders have been reported to be associated with autoimmune thyroiditis and may coexist with other organ-specific autoantibodies. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the presence of tissue transglutaminase (anti-TTG) and glutamic acid decarboxylase (anti-GAD) antibodies in patients suffering from autoimmune thyroiditis as diagnosed by anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO) antibodies, which may indicate high risk for developing celiac disease or type 1 diabetes mellitus. METHODS Five thousand children and 2800 adults were screening as part of a general health examination done on a voluntary basis in four different parts of Delhi. A total of 577 subjects positive for anti-TPO antibody constituted the cases. Equal number of age and sex matched anti-TPO antibody negative controls were randomly selected from the same cohort to form paired case control study. The cases and controls were further divided into two groups as follows: group-1 (children and adolescent <18 yr), group-2 (adults >18 yr). Serum samples of cases and controls were analysed for thyroid function test (FT3, FT4, and TSH), anti-TTG and anti-GAD antibodies. RESULTS A total of 1154 subjects (577 cases and 577 controls) were included in this study. Hypothyroidism was present in 40.2 per cent (232) cases compared to only 4.7 per cent (27) in controls (P<0.001). Anti-TTG and anti-GAD antibodies were present in 6.9 and 12.5 per cent subjects among cases compared to 3.5 per cent (P=0.015) and 4.3 per cent (P=0.001) in controls, respectively. Only anti-GAD antibody were significantly positive in cases among children and adolescents (P =0.0044) and adult (P=0.001) compared to controls. Levels of anti-TTG and anti-GAD antibodies increased with increasing titre of anti-TPO antibody. INTERPRETATION & CONCLUSIONS Our findings showed high positivity of anti-GAD and anti-TTG antibodies among subjects with thyroid autoimmunity. It is, therefore, important to have high clinical index of suspicion for celiac disease or type 1 diabetes mellitus in patients with autoimmune thyroiditis.
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Marwaha RK, Tandon N, Garg MK, Kanwar R, Narang A, Sastry A, Saberwal A, Bhadra K, Mithal A. Bone health in healthy Indian population aged 50 years and above. Osteoporos Int 2011; 22:2829-36. [PMID: 21271341 DOI: 10.1007/s00198-010-1507-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 56] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/22/2010] [Accepted: 11/05/2010] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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UNLABELLED One thousand six hundred healthy subjects aged more than 50 years, residing in Delhi, were evaluated for bone mineral metabolic parameters. High prevalence of osteoporosis (35.1% subjects) was observed in this population. Bone mineral density (BMD) correlated positively with body mass index (BMI) and negatively with PTH levels. No correlation was observed with serum 25(OH)D levels. INTRODUCTION To assess the bone health status in elderly Indians and compare peripheral DXA (pDXA) with central DXA in evaluation of osteoporosis. METHODS The study involved 1,600 healthy subjects more than 50 years of age residing in Delhi, India, who underwent anthropometric, biochemical, and hormonal evaluation. BMD was measured by DXA at lumbar spine, hip, and distal radius; and by pDXA at forearm and calcaneum. RESULTS Seven hundred ninety-two males and 808 postmenopausal females, with a mean age of 57.67 ± 9.46 years were evaluated. Osteoporosis was present in 35.1% subjects (M-24.6%, F-42.5%) and osteopenia in 49.5% (M-54.3%, F-44.9%). Prevalence of osteoporosis increased with age in females, but not in males. BMD at all sites, except distal radius, was positively correlated with BMI (r=0.037, p=0.14). Total body BMD was negatively correlated with alkaline phosphatase (r= -0.184, p<0.00001) and PTH levels (r= -0.099, p<0.00001), respectively. No significant correlation was observed between serum 25(OH)D levels and BMD at any site. BMD at forearm and calcaneum, measured using pDXA, showed strong positive correlation with BMD measured by central DXA. pDXA had sensitivity of 88%, specificity of 55%, and negative and positive predictive values of 89% and 52%, respectively, at T-score -2.5 at peripheral sites compared to central DXA. CONCLUSIONS A high prevalence of osteoporosis was observed in elderly Indian subjects. pDXA has high negative predictive value, making it a useful tool in population screening for osteoporosis.
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Marwaha RK, Tandon N, Garg MK, Kanwar R, Narang A, Sastry A, Saberwal A, Bandra K. Vitamin D status in healthy Indians aged 50 years and above. THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA 2011; 59:706-709. [PMID: 22616336] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION There is widespread prevalence of vitamin D deficiency from new-born to infancy, childhood and adult male and females (non-pregnant, pregnant and lactating). However, there is limited information of the vitamin D status in elderly Indians. MATERIAL AND METHODS The study was carried in 1346 healthy subjects more than 50 years of age residing in Delhi, India. These subjects, who were divided in two groups: Group-1 (50-< 65 years) and Group-2 (> or = 65 years), underwent anthropometric, biochemical and hormonal evaluation for vitamin D status Bone mineral density was measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry. RESULTS There were 643 males and 703 females, with a mean age of 58.0 +/- 9.5 years (range 50-84 years). Vitamin D deficiency [VDD, serum 25(OH)D levels < 20 ng/ml) was present in 1228 (91.2%) and Vitamin D insufficiency [VDI, serum 25(OH)D levels 20-< 30 ng/ml] in 92 (6.8%). There was no significant difference in prevalence of either VDD or VDI between two age groups and sexes. Serum 25(OH)D levels were negatively correlated with PTH levels (r -0.027, p <0.00001) and BMI (r -0.128, p 0.05). Prevalence of secondary hyperparathyroidism increased from 14.1% to 43.1% from VDI to severe VDD. PTH levels started rising at vitamin D level < 30 ng/ml. However, more than 50% of subjects with severe VDD had PTH levels within normal range. High prevalence of osteopenia (50.2%) and osteoporosis (31.2%) was observed in this population. CONCLUSION Hypovitaminosis D is universal above the age of 50 years in north India. Absence of a PTH response was observed in more than 50% of individuals with VDD, the cause of which merits further evaluation. Normal bone mass was observed in only 18.6% of study subjects.
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Marwaha RK, Tandon N, Garg M, Kanwar R, Sastry A, Narang A, Arora S, Bhadra K. Dyslipidemia in subclinical hypothyroidism in an Indian population. Clin Biochem 2011; 44:1214-7. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.07.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 31] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/08/2011] [Revised: 06/29/2011] [Accepted: 07/05/2011] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Herman J, Hsu C, Fishman E, Lin S, Hacker-Prietz A, Cameron J, Laheru D, Narang A, Wolfgang C, Iacobuzio-Donahue C. Prognostic Value of DPC4 Status for Resected Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma Patients Receiving Adjuvant Chemoradiation. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 2011. [DOI: 10.1016/j.ijrobp.2011.06.138] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/15/2022]
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Marwaha RK, Khadgawat R, Tandon N, Kanwar R, Narang A, Sastry A, Bhadra K. Reference intervals of serum lipid profile in healthy Indian school children and adolescents. Clin Biochem 2011; 44:760-6. [PMID: 21620812 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiochem.2011.05.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2011] [Revised: 04/26/2011] [Accepted: 05/07/2011] [Indexed: 01/28/2023]
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OBJECTIVE To develop age and sex specific reference intervals of serum lipid parameters in healthy Indian children in the age group of 6-17 years. PARTICIPANTS Study subjects were selected from the schools of Delhi. Children with BMI either in overweight or obese category were excluded to generate reference intervals. The final analysis included 3076 children with BMI in normal range for age. RESULTS The mean±SD, 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th centile values of lipid parameters are presented. All these parameters were significantly higher in girls than in boys. About 89.2% subjects had total cholesterol in acceptable range while 9.1% had borderline elevated and 1.5% had elevated TC. Optimal serum triglyceride levels were seen in 45.1% subjects while optimal levels of HDL cholesterol were seen in 0.3% subjects only. CONCLUSIONS Reference intervals of serum lipid parameters for healthy Indian children (6-17 years) are presented.
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