Dr. Pawan Gupta, September 9th, 2021
Doctors are the intellects of the society. People look at them for guidance in all fields most importantly the health aspect of life. Advising is his profession and he sets example by his conduct and behaviour. Lot of people when told to quit tobacco they give examples of doctors using tobacco. It is interesting to … Continue reading Doctors as Tobacco Users – What Made Them Start
Dr. Pawan Gupta, August 11th, 2021
A Round Table Discussion titled “Emerging role of Dental Practices in Oral Cancer” was conducted at Max Hospital Vaishali on 8.8.2021. The occasion was to mark World Head and Neck Day which is observed every year on twenty-seventh July. The round table between Dental practitioners and Oncologists discussed the importance of collaboration between the two … Continue reading Emerging Role of Dental Practices in Oral Cancers
Dr. Pawan Gupta, August 11th, 2021
This is the story of a young man, Satyaban, 37 years of age, security guard by profession, and a father of 3 children. His meager salary supports 7 members (parents, children, wife, and himself). He was under treatment of an ENT doctor for some throat infection, and was referred to MAX – ICanCaRe TOBACCO CESSATION … Continue reading A Vigilant Eye Saves Life
Dr. Pawan Gupta, June 16th, 2021
Introduction: The use of betel nut in various forms is rampant in India. It is being glamorized by the industry and sold in various forms. Rich and poor, male or female, all age groups are consuming it, almost 30% of the population in both rural and urban India consume it freely across all ages and … Continue reading Areca Nut (Betel Nut, Guwaha, Supari) – Agents of Oral Cancers
Dr. Pawan Gupta, June 9th, 2021
Introduction: Trismus is a painful condition in which there is restricted mouth opening. The purpose of this article is to help understand the lockjaw when going through treatment – surgery or radiation to the head and neck region. Consequences of inadequate mouth opening (trismus) Feeding – the person will have difficulty in taking large bites of … Continue reading Preventing Trismus Following or During Treatment – Surgery and Radiation
Dr. Pawan Gupta, June 2nd, 2021
Introduction: Trismus is a painful condition in which there is restricted mouth opening. Pathology: The masticator muscles (Chewing Muscles) of the jaw become contracted, inflamed preventing the mouth from opening fully. Or the elastic mucosa gets fibrosed loosing elasticity to allow mouth opening. Degree of trismus: Mouth opening between 3.5 cm to 5.5 cm is considered normal. … Continue reading Trismus – Restrictive Mouth opening
Dr. Pawan Gupta, May 26th, 2021
Quitting Tobacco has been a challenge. Most do not plan to fail, but fail to plan! Planning and preparation is the most important step to being successful. Any successful tobacco Cessation program has to incorporate these 4 things which I put as ABCD of the ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation program. And this is the success mantra … Continue reading ABCD of ICanCaRe Tobacco Cessation Intervention Program
Dr. Pawan Gupta, May 19th, 2021
Yes, this is the only thing that I need from you for a 100% quit rate. Full Commitment and I assure you my and my team’s full commitment to handhold you through your journey. Make your journey a pleasurable and happy one. Happy while actively quitting and happy ever after. The preparation needs careful planning … Continue reading What You Need for Successfully Quitting Tobacco Chew and Smoking – COMMITMENT (COMMIT TO QUIT)
Dr. Pawan Gupta, May 9th, 2021
Introduction India the land of Chewing tobacco is also the land of Oral Cancer. India ranks the highest in the World in terms of both incidence and prevalence of Oral Cancers. And more than that we have the highest number of people harboring premalignant lesion in the mouth potential to turn malignant. Fortunately, oral cancers … Continue reading Oral cancers – King of all Cancers in India