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Oral lichen planus is a cell-mediated immune condition. It is one of the most common dermatological disease present in the oral cavity. It is mostly found in middle aged and elderly Indian population with a... more
The physicalistic and mechanistic view of Western biomedicine provides a convenient escape route from explanations of phenomena like the placebo effect, “sham” or “inert” treatments having the faculty to rally the healing process by... more
Hypospadias is a relatively common genital condition in which the urethral opening forms on the underside of the penis, as opposed to at the tip of the glans. Patients with hypospadias are typically referred for surgery during infancy or... more
In 2012, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) updated its policy on infant male circumcision, arguing that the benefits of the procedure outweigh the risks. In response, medical authorities from Europe and Canada argued that the AAP... more
Anthropological and sociological interests on medical problem ranges from understanding of Ethno-medicine, Cultural perception of health and ailment, Cultural, habitual and behavioral practices influencing the prevalence and spread of... more
A PhD studentship is available for UK and EU citizens only. The studentship will attract an annual tax-free stipend of £14,777 for up to 3 years, subject to satisfactory progress and will cover the UK/EU tuition fees. You should hold a... more
The broad applicability of allergen-specific immunotherapy for the treatment and eventual prevention of Ig E - mediated allergy is limited by the poor quality and allergenic activity of natural allergen extracts that are used... more
In a recent study, I carried out in-depth interviews with people in three geographical regions of England who had been identified as carriers of sickle cell and thalassaemia, two potentially serious genetic blood disorders. The goal of... more