Anjana S. Bagewadi

Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, KLE VK Institute of Dental Sciences, KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India

Publications

• Original Article   
  Comparison of Lipid Profile Levels in Tobacco Chewers with and without Leukoplakia – A Hospital Based Study
  Author(s): Radha A. Raut* and Anjana S. Bagewadi
  
  Background: The most addictive constituent of tobacco is the alkaloid nicotine. Nicotine is said to have a considerable influence on the level of lipids in blood. Several studies have stated that alterations in lipid profile have been associated with development of OC and other premalignant lesions/conditions. Very little literature is available on lipid profile alterations at an early stage, i.e., before the development of OC. Aim: To assess and compare the lipid profile levels among tobacco chewers with and without leukoplakia. Materials & Methods: A total of 80 male subjects were included in the study and were randomly divided into two groups, Group I – 40 subjects (tobacco chewers without OL) and Group II – 40 subjects (tobacco chewers with OL). All the subjects who fulfilled the inclus.. Read More»