Protection Against Cervical Cancer: One or three HPV doses?
By Dr. Sandeep Nayak How many doses of the HPV vaccine are required by women for protection against cervical cancer? New research suggests that even if a single dose of HPV vaccine could be delivered to every eligible girl child, the global burden of cervical cancer...
Minimally Invasive Surgery for Esophageal Cancer: A Step Forward in Reducing Pain!
By Dr. Sandeep Nayak With regard to esophageal cancer, did you know that robotics and laparoscopy has several advantages over conventional open surgery with same cure rate? Minimally invasive procedures involving robotic and laparoscopic surgery is considered the...
Processed Meat Can Cause Cancer: WHO
By Dr. Sandeep Nayak In October last year, the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) classifiedprocessed meat as a carcinogen, something that causes cancer. And it has classified red meat as a probable carcinogen, something that probably causes cancer....
Less of Salt leads to Healthier India
By Dr. Sandeep Nayak India has a particular liking for salt! High salt content in foods such as meats, fish, pickled foods and typical Indian dishes have increased the risk of nasopharyngeal cancer in the upper throat behind the nose. This incidence has been recorded...