Publications by authors named "Sudeshna B Dutta"
Zinc as An Emerging Therapy in the Management of Migraine: A Systematic Review.
Neurol India
September 2024
Migraine, a common neurological condition, is characterized by a chronic and recurring headache that affects numerous people globally. Several drugs are available for the treatment and prophylaxis of migraine with their shortfalls. Zinc could play a role in migraine management because of its anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStudies focusing on the safety and common side effects of vaccines play a crucial role in enhancing public acceptance of vaccination. Research is scarce regarding the usage of COVID-19 vaccines and the side effects experienced by health professions students in India and other countries. This study aimed to document self-reported side effects associated with COVID-19 vaccination among medical and dental students of six medical and dental colleges and teaching hospitals in four states (Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat, and West Bengal) of India.
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- - The systematic review assesses the role of vitamin D (specifically cholecalciferol) in periodontal health, indicating that while there's a recognized connection, the current literature shows significant variability and gaps in research findings.
- - A thorough search across multiple databases led to the evaluation of 1883 papers, ultimately narrowing it down to four studies that meet the inclusion criteria for assessing vitamin D's impact on oral health.
- - The review highlights vitamin D's dual role in oral health: supporting bone metabolism and acting as an anti-inflammatory agent, while also stressing the need for more consistent and high-quality research on the topic.
Metformin: A Review of Potential Mechanism and Therapeutic Utility Beyond Diabetes.
Drug Des Devel Ther
July 2023
Metformin has been designated as one of the most crucial first-line therapeutic agents in the management of type 2 diabetes mellitus. Primarily being an antihyperglycemic agent, metformin also has a plethora of pleiotropic effects on various systems and processes. It acts majorly by activating AMPK (Adenosine Monophosphate-Activated Protein Kinase) in the cells and reducing glucose output from the liver.
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