iosr-JDMS   Volume-14 ~ Issue-6 ~ June-2015

Abstract: Impression making is an essential step of complete denture construction. While many surveys have been done on this topic elsewhere, there are few such surveys in India and none in Gujarat. Aims: The purpose of this study was to survey dental practitioners across the state of Gujarat for complete denture impression materials and techniques. Materials and Methods: A questionnaire consisting of 20 questions regarding complete denture impression procedures was prepared for the purpose of an online survey which was randomly sent to 1504 dental practitioners through e-mail followed by a second reminder email to the non-respondents.

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Keywords: Aim: To assess the oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of the patients of a private hospital.
Methods: A self-administered questionnaire incorporating items related to oral health knowledge, attitudes, and practices was distributed to 150 patients visiting the hospital. Results: Only 100 completely filled questionnaires were statistically analyzed. The study population consisted of 44% males and 56% females. The females consult the dentist immediately when they experience pain in tooth, tooth decay, or bleeding of gums. More than 50% of males and females are aware of the cause and prevention of decay, gum disease and malocclusion. 46.1% males and 4% females have the habit of smoking and are not aware of the adverse effects. Majority of the patients use soft bristles for brushing and less than 50% females use fluoridated toothpaste.

[1]. R. Pradeep Kumar, Joseph John, S. Saravanan, and I. MeignanaArumugham,Oral health knowledge, attitudes and practices of patients and their attendants visiting college of Dental surgery, Saveetha university, Chennai,The Journal of Indian Medical Association, Public health dentistry (13) 2009, 43-53
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Abstract: Context: Permanent sterilization methods Vasectomy is safe, simple, cost effective, less complicated compared to tubectomy. Still tubectomy is preferred choice. 95.6% Sterilizations performed were tubectomies, compared to 4.4% vasectomies. What factors make women to select tubectomy though it is unsafe? This needs further evaluation. Hence present study was undertaken. Aims: To assess the awareness, knowledge about Family Planning methods and to know factors influencing in Selecting sterilization method.

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Abstract: this prospective study on breast lump is chosen as 50-55% of women suffer from breast related disorders during their life time and exclusion of serious pathology of the breast after evaluation has a major reassuring effect on the patient. This prospective study comprises of 100 cases.The objective of this study is to have a clinical study of a series of cases of lump in the breast regarding their incidence clinical and pathological features of various breast lumps and the method of treatment and the results obtained there

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Abstract: The present study was designed to focus on some immunologicalchanges accompanied pregnancy. The sample included 120 women who were attending Al-Batool hospital for Gynecology and Children in Baqubah city during the period from September 2014 to May 2015. Women divided into two groups: Pregnant women include 60 pregnant women with apparently healthy pregnancy; their ages range between 17-37 years, Age Mean of them was 26.95 years. Non-pregnant women include 60 women their ages range between 17-37 years. Age Mean of them was 27.13 years, and they considered as control group.

[1]. Akdis, M. ; Burgler, S. ; Crameri, R. ; Eiwegger, T. ; Fujita, H. ; Gomez, E. ; Klunker, S. ; Meyer, N. ; O‟Mahony, L. ; Palomares, O. ; Rhyner, C. ; Quaked, N. ; Schaffartzik, A. ; Veen, W. V. ; Zimmermann, M. and Akdis, C. A. (2011). Interleukins, from 1 to 37, and interferon-g: Receptors, functions, and roles in diseases. J. All. Clin. Imm. 127: 701-721.
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Abstract:Objective: Evaluationofeustachian tube function before and after tympanoplasty and to determine whether there is improvement in either the eustachian tube function or the hearing as a result of tympanoplasty.
Materials & methods:A prospective study of50 cases with chronic otitis media – mucosal disease were admitted to YENEPOYA HOSPITAL for surgery from October 2011 to October 2013 were included in the study. Preoperative PTA and eustachian tube function tests were taken. Patients were then subjected to ear surgery. Postoperatively 2 follow ups were done at 3 months and 6 months.

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Abstract: The purpose of the study was to analyze serum magnesium concentration in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting on cardio pulmonary bypass. Methods: This prospective study was conducted in 50 patients who underwent elective coronary artery bypass grafting on cardiopulmonary bypass. Blood samples from radial artery were collected just before induction of anesthesia and three days post-operatively for estimation of serum magnesium.

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Abstract: This paper titled universal prescription in diabetes propose a tool for inspired medical person and patients to improve treatment planning and outcomes .It is useful in all type of diabetes and at all ages. The prescription remain the same right from primary care to tertiary care, and diabetes with or with out co-morbidities. Appropriate examples are cited .The paper is based on patient and laboratory data that was naturally available to me while resorting to treatment modalities aimed at overcoming therapeutic inertia. The prescription has a nominator comprised of disease factors and a denominator which constitute the prescription of medicines. The prescription will have to be revised as and when needed. The nominator part if properly prepared and maintained will predict about course of ones diabetes and co-morbidities.

Keywords:1. Co-morbidities, 2.Therapeutic inertia 3.Universal prescription

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Abstract: Introduction: Mothers are at risk during pregnancy and childbirth. Antenatal period is crucial due to the fact that most of the complications during pregnancy andchildbirth can be prevented or detected at the earliest through regular antenatal check-up and maternal mortality could be reduced.1The current emphasis of care by National Health System is not only provision of care but Coverage and Quality of Care so that it becomes available and acceptable to the target client resulting in reduction of health problem.

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Abstract: Introduction: Nutritional deficiencies and periodontal diseases are quiet common due to negligence, improper diet and oral health care particularly in Indian women. These deficiencies and improper oral hygiene give rise to various effects like osteoporosis, anemia, loosening of teeth, bleeding of gums…which debilitate these women. Aim: To determine the alveolar bone level and its density in postmenopausal women with the help of radiovisiography (RVG).

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Abstract: Introduction: Alpha-2 adrenoceptor agonists have been used as premedicants because of their beneficial properties in anaesthesia. Clonidine is now commonly used for its antihypertensive and negative chronotropic effects but has many properties of an ideal premedicant and also beneficial effects on haemodynamics during stressful conditions like laryngoscopy and endotracheal intubation. During general anaesthesia Clonidine reportedly enhances intraoperative circulatory stability by reducing catecholamine levels. Materials and Methods: This randomized controlled trial study was conducted in tertiary care teaching Hospital, D.Y Patil Medical College and Hospital, Navi Mumbai After written informed consent from all the patients, 100 patients belonging to "American Society of Anesthesiologists" (ASA) GRADE I and II, Physical status aged between 18 to 56 years, scheduled for elective........

Key Words: Otorhinolaryngology, laryngoscopy, American Society of Anesthesiologists

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