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Retrospective cohort analysis of real-life decisions about end-of-life care preferences in a Southeast Asian country (2019)
Journal Article
Tan, W. S., Bajpai, R., Ho, A. H. Y., Low, C. K., & Car, J. (2019). Retrospective cohort analysis of real-life decisions about end-of-life care preferences in a Southeast Asian country. BMJ Open, 9(2), Article e024662. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2018-024662

Objective To describe the end-of-life care preferences of individuals, and to examine the influence of age and gender on these preferences.Design, setting and participants A retrospective cohort study was conducted. Participants included all adults (... Read More about Retrospective cohort analysis of real-life decisions about end-of-life care preferences in a Southeast Asian country.

Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies (2018)
Journal Article
Martinengo, L., Olsson, M., Bajpai, R., Soljak, M., Upton, Z., Schmidtchen, A., …Jarbrink, K. (2019). Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies. Annals of Epidemiology, 29, 8 - 15. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.annepidem.2018.10.005

Purpose
Chronic wounds are a major public health challenge, but little is known about the true burden with studies reporting different estimates because of disparities in study designs and measurement methods. This hampers efficient resource allocat... Read More about Prevalence of chronic wounds in the general population: systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies.

The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review (2018)
Journal Article
Olsson, M., Jarbrink, K., Divakar, U., Bajpai, R., Upton, Z., Schmidtchen, A., & Car, J. (2019). The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review. Wound Repair and Regeneration, 27(1), 114 -125. https://doi.org/10.1111/wrr.12683

Chronic wounds are a health problem that have devastating consequences for patients and contribute major costs to healthcare systems and societies. To understand the magnitude of this health issue, a systematic review was undertaken. Searches were co... Read More about The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: A systematic review.

Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting (2018)
Journal Article
Narang, I., Sardana, K., Bajpai, R., & Garg, V. K. (2019). Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 18(4), 1098-1104. https://doi.org/10.1111/jocd.12777

Summary Background Effect of seasonality on acne and acne flare has varied interpretations depending on the geographical area of study. In tropical areas, factors like high temperature and humidity may cause acne flares. Aims To assess the seasonal v... Read More about Seasonal aggravation of acne in summers and the effect of temperature and humidity in a study in a tropical setting.

Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017 (2018)
Conference Proceeding
Bajpai, R., Posadzki, P., Soljak, M., & Car, J. (2018). Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017. . https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.cd201801

Background: Overviews of reviews (or simply 'overviews') have become an increasingly established approach to synthesising research. Overviews are becoming prevalent because they have potential advantages over systematic reviews. However, they impose... Read More about Managing overlap in overviews of reviews: a cross-sectional survey of the published literature between 2015-2017.

Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences (2018)
Journal Article
Tan, W. S., Bajpai, R., Low, C. K., Ho, A. H. Y., & Car, J. (2018). Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences. Journal of Pain and Symptom Management, 56(5), 659-666.e2. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2018.07.017

Context
One of the key outcomes of advance care planning is whether patients had received care that was consistent with their expressed goals and preferences.

Objectives
The aims of this study were to illustrate the feasibility of using routinel... Read More about Using Routinely Collected Data to Ascertain Concordance With Advance Care Planning Preferences.

Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix (2018)
Journal Article
Ahmad, I., Chufal, K. S., Bashir, I., Bhatt, C. P., Bajpai, R., Sharma, L., & Rathour, S. (2018). Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix. Clinical Medicine Insights: Oncology, 12, 1-10. https://doi.org/10.1177/1179554918783990

Purpose:To evaluate clinical outcomes and failure patterns in patients with locally advanced cervical cancer (LACC) treated definitively using image-guided volumetric-modulated arc therapy (IG-VMAT).Methods and materials:This retrospective review inc... Read More about Early Clinical Outcomes, Patterns of Failure, and Acute Haematologic Toxicity of Image-Guided Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (IG-VMAT) in the Definitive Treatment of Locally Advanced Carcinoma Cervix.

The humanistic and economic burden of wounds in Singapore: a multi-ethnic sample (2018)
Presentation / Conference
Olsson, M., Bajpai, R., Upton, Z., & Jarbrink, K. (2018, March). The humanistic and economic burden of wounds in Singapore: a multi-ethnic sample. Poster presented at 3rd Singapore International Conference on Skin Research & 9th Pan Asian-Pacific Skin Barrier Symposium, MATRIX BUILDING, 30 BIOPILIS STREET, 138671, SINGAPORE

Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action (2018)
Journal Article
Posadzki, P. P., Bajpai, R., Kyaw, B. M., Roberts, N. J., Brzezinski, A., Christopoulos, G. I., …Car, J. (2018). Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action. BMC Medicine, 16, Article 18. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12916-017-1000-8

Background
Our aims were to evaluate critically the evidence from systematic reviews as well as narrative reviews of the effects of melatonin (MLT) on health and to identify the potential mechanisms of action involved.

Methods
An umbrella review... Read More about Melatonin and health: an umbrella review of health outcomes and biological mechanisms of action.

Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India. (2017)
Journal Article
Bajpai. (2017). Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Journal of Ethnicity in Substance Abuse, 1 - 13. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332640.2017.1355766

Arunachal Pradesh, a land of high mountains and dense forest, is home to many tribal communities, which comprise two thirds of the state's population. Alcohol is one of the common addictive substances used traditionally among them despite much awaren... Read More about Association of religion and cultural tradition with alcohol use among some tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh, India..

No impact of disease and its treatment on bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (2017)
Journal Article
Bajpai. (2017). No impact of disease and its treatment on bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.26271

Background
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) and its treatment are often implicated in adversely affecting bone health. Conflicting reports in the literature and a paucity of studies from the developing world prompted us to study bone mineral densi... Read More about No impact of disease and its treatment on bone mineral density in survivors of childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia.

The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: a protocol for a systematic review (2017)
Journal Article
Järbrink, K., Ni, G., Sönnergren, H., Schmidtchen, A., Pang, C., Bajpai, R., & Car, J. (2017). The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: a protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-016-0400-8

Background: Chronic non-healing wounds present a substantial economic burden to healthcare system; significant reductions in quality of life for those affected, and precede often serious events such as limp amputations or even premature deaths. This... Read More about The humanistic and economic burden of chronic wounds: a protocol for a systematic review.

Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Survival of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Adult Patients in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2007-2013 (2016)
Journal Article
Bajpai. (2016). Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Survival of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Adult Patients in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2007-2013. Journal of Preventive Medicine and Public Health, 394 - 405. https://doi.org/10.3961/jpmph.16.073

Objectives
The survival outcomes of antiretroviral treatment (ART) programs have not been systematically evaluated at the state level in India. This retrospective study assessed the survival rates and factors associated with survival among adult hum... Read More about Effects of Antiretroviral Therapy on the Survival of Human Immunodeficiency Virus-positive Adult Patients in Andhra Pradesh, India: A Retrospective Cohort Study, 2007-2013.

Prevalence and incidence of chronic wounds and related complications: a protocol for a systematic review (2016)
Journal Article
Ni, G., Sönnergren, H., Schmidtchen, A., Pang, C., Bajpai, R., Järbrink, K., & Car, J. (2016). Prevalence and incidence of chronic wounds and related complications: a protocol for a systematic review. Systematic Reviews, https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-016-0329-y

Background
Chronic wounds impose a significant and often underappreciated burden to the individual, the healthcare system and the society as a whole. Preliminary literature search suggests that there are at present no reliable estimates on the total... Read More about Prevalence and incidence of chronic wounds and related complications: a protocol for a systematic review.

Prevalence of oral ulcers and its association with addictions in rural population of western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan (2016)
Journal Article
Bajpai. (2016). Prevalence of oral ulcers and its association with addictions in rural population of western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan. Journal of Oral Biology and Craniofacial Research, 179 - 186. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jobcr.2016.04.003

BACKGROUND
Head and neck cancer in Indian perspective predominantly relates to tobacco use. The present study explores the prevalence of oral ulcers and its association with addictions among the population of Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, India.

M... Read More about Prevalence of oral ulcers and its association with addictions in rural population of western Uttar Pradesh and eastern Rajasthan.

ABVD-Based Therapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children and Adolescents: Lessons Learnt in a Tertiary Care Oncology Center in a Developing Country (2016)
Journal Article
Bajpai. (2016). ABVD-Based Therapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children and Adolescents: Lessons Learnt in a Tertiary Care Oncology Center in a Developing Country. Pediatric Blood and Cancer, 1024 - 1030. https://doi.org/10.1002/pbc.25935

Background
As Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a highly curable malignancy, most current pediatric trials focus on strategies aimed at reducing late effects of therapy. We report our results with doxorubicin, bleomycin, vinblastine, dacarbazine (ABVD) thera... Read More about ABVD-Based Therapy for Hodgkin Lymphoma in Children and Adolescents: Lessons Learnt in a Tertiary Care Oncology Center in a Developing Country.

Prevalence and incidence of dental fluorosis in India: protocol for a systematic review and Meta-analysis
Journal Article
Chander Mittal, H., Bajpai, R., Kumar Singh, R., & Mohanty, U. (2021). Prevalence and incidence of dental fluorosis in India: protocol for a systematic review and Meta-analysis. Research Square, https://doi.org/10.21203/RS.3.RS-332595/V1

<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:p><jats:bold>Background </jats:bold>Dental fluorosis has lifelong health impacts which can range from risk of dental caries to loss of teeth as well as aesthetic issues having psychological effects. The dental... Read More about Prevalence and incidence of dental fluorosis in India: protocol for a systematic review and Meta-analysis.

Analyzing the Impact of Healthy Behavior on Weight Change with a Provable Mathematical Model (Preprint)
Journal Article
Khatiwada, P., Chatterjee, A., & Bajpai, R. (2021). Analyzing the Impact of Healthy Behavior on Weight Change with a Provable Mathematical Model (Preprint). Journal of Medical Internet Research, https://doi.org/10.2196/preprints.25201

Background:

Lifestyle diseases are the primary cause of death worldwide. The gradual growth of negative behavior in humans due to physical inactivity, unhealthy habit, and improper nutrition expedites lifestyle diseases. In this study, we develop... Read More about Analyzing the Impact of Healthy Behavior on Weight Change with a Provable Mathematical Model (Preprint).