iosr-JDMS   Volume-15 ~ Issue-6 ~ June-2016

Abstract: Background: Dental caries is one of the most prevalent oral dental disease in the world. Dental caries can be prevented by timely screening and prompt treatment. Aim: To find out the prevalence of dental caries in urban slum. Method: A sample survey was done for 3 to 4 days in the slums areas of Kolar region, Bhopal. The survey included 50 patients. Each patient was asked to answer a questionnaire, which included DMF index and basic details of his identity...................

Keywords: Dental caries, Community, DMF index, Urban

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Abstract: Menarche is the visible evidence that a girl has " grown up" into a woman and is celebrated all over the world. In most countries, it is still considered a subject to be discussed only in private. Any queries a girl has are addressed behind closed doors by peers who may be as ignorant as she is regarding menstruation. Inadequate menstrual hygiene leads to reproductive tract infections which contribute to morbidity later on. Keeping this in mind, a first time study regarding knowledge, source of information and menstrual hygienepractices among young girls was conducted in rural Telengana............

Keywords: Menstrual hygiene, menarche, reproductive tract infections, sanitary pads

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of Patan, Gujarat. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences. 2015;3(7D):2704-2709.
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urban adolescent girls in Udipi Taluk, Manipal, India. Global Journal of Medicine and Public Health: 2013. Vol. 2, No. 4.
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amongst school going adolescent girls in the rural areas of Wardha District. Global Journal of Health Science. 2010;2(2):225-31.
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and Practice among Adolescent School Girls of Saoner, Nagpur District. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, 2011
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Abstract: In this retrospective cohort study, all new leprosy patients diagnosed and registered for multidrug therapy (MDT) between year 2013 and 2015 in the Department of Skin & VD, Government Medical College Akola in the state of Maharashtra were included. The main objective of the study was to determine trends and types of multiple deformities before, during and after MDT. Out of total 141 patients with grade 2 deformities (G2D), 35(25%) patients had multiple deformities either involving hands, and feet and or face or combination of all these three. These include blindness, facial disfigurement, loss of fingers and or toes and chronic wounds due to an inability to feel pain and pressure...........

Keywords: Deformity Leprosy, MDT,

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Abstract: Background: Orofacial clefts including cleft lip, cleft lip and palate and cleft palate alone, as well as median, lateral and oblique facial clefts are among the most common congenital anomalies. This study therefore aims at ascertaining the frequency of clefts in oral diagnosis clinic and proffers some biological explanations..........

Keywords: cleft, frequency, oroficial

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Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate whether triphasic spiral Computerized Tomography (CT) enables characterization of a wide range of liver lesions. Materials And Methods: 50 patients with suspected liver disease underwent triphasic liver (CT) scan. After injection of contrast material, the liver was scanned in arterial, portal and equilibrium phases. Enhancement of each lesion in each phase was evaluated, and the lesions were tabulated according enhancement patterns............

Keywords: Triphasic, Computerized Tomography, Hepatic Lesions

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Abstract: The Objectives of this study are to measure the Hounsfield units (HU) for each liver segment to be as standard values for normal liver as segmental anatomy as well as to compare the (HU) of the segments in different hepatic disorders that may affected the liver attenuation. In the present study, 248 patients were evaluated by means of non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography. Sixty three patients had hepatic diseases and 185 were control subjects. Hounsfield was calculated in both cases for the eight liver segments using non-contrast-enhanced computed tomography as the reference standard...........

Keywords: Fatty Liver; Liver Disease, Computed Tomography, Non-Enhanced CT Scans

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Abstract: Introduction:Diabetic foot syndrome is very common in long standing diabetics. Most develop foot ulcers at some point and this accounts for about 20% of all hospitalisations in diabetics. Aim:To identify the pattern in the spectrum of organisms isolated from diabetic ulcers, and their antibiotic sensitivity patterns to help us treat these patients better............

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Abstract: With the increasing age of life expectancy, the problems associated with geriatric population is now emerging as a major public health problem around the globe and India is also affected by it. According to the WHO, geriatric population defined as population age 60 years & above1. It is common to define the "young old" as aged 60-69 years, the "old old" as aged 70-79 years and the oldest old as 80 years and above2. As per the United Nation's Population Division report 2006, there are 690 million people over the age of sixty years3. This means that 11% of the total world population are senior citizens. The United Nations defines senior citizens as those above the age of 60 years. This population will be estimated to grow to 2 billion people by 2050, that will be 22% of the total world population...........

Keywords: ................

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Abstract: Acute bacterial meningitis being one of the most frequently encountered pediatric emergency with devastating consequences with a change in the aetiology and antibiotic sensitivity from time to time has felt the need for this study. Aims And Objectives: To study the clinico-aetiological profile of acute bacterial meningitis in children upto 12 years of age including neonates along with bacteriological profile and antimicrobial sensitivity...........

Keywords: Bacterial meningitis, clinico-aetiology, culture and sensitivity

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Abstract: Rheumatological manifestations are frequently observed in diabetes. The present study aims at estimating the prevalence of rheumatological conditions associated with diabetes, and finding out the covariates of increased prevalence of these manifestations. Out of 120 diabetics, 64(53.33%) had some form of rheumatological problem. Osteoarthritis was the most commonly encountered condition (50% of all patients with rheumatological problems), followed by adhesive capsulitis and limited joint mobility. Presence of rheumatological manifestations was associated with increasing age, greater body mass index and poor glycemic control.

Keywords: Adhesive Capsulitis, Diabetes mellitus, Glycemic control, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatological manifestations

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Abstract: The purpose of prosthetic rehabilitation is to restore patient's normal function, contour, esthetics, speech and health. The loose and unstable lower complete denture is one of the most common problems faced by the denture patients. Optimum denture stability is difficult to achieve using conventional methods, especially in case of resorbed mandibular ridge, neuromuscular deficit and in old debilitated patients. A wide variety of techniques have been described to improve the denture foundation. This case report describes combination of neutral zone concept and modified functional impression technique..........

Keywords: resorbed mandibular ridge, functional impression, removable hollow acrylic tray handle, neutral zone.

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Abstract: Objective: Comparitive evaluation of 3% mepivacaine without vasoconstrictor and 2% lignocaine with vasoconstrictor. Material and method: The study was carried out in twenty (20) patients with 3% mepivacaine hydrochloride (study group) and twenty (20) patients with 2% lignocaine hydrochloride with adrenaline (control group). The parameters used for comparison are time of onset, duration of anesthesia, blood pressure changes............

Keywords: Mepivacaine, lidocaine, vasoconstriction

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Abstract: The present retrospective study aimed to determine the prevalence of overhangs or marginal gap and their relationships with periapical status in restorative teeth. We assessed a database of digital panoramic radiographs from 455 patients. The final sample consisted of 221 radiographs with 748 dental restorative teeth without any root canal therapy. The quality of dental restorations and periapical status were reviewed by checking the post-treatment radiographs. Chi-square test was used to determine statistical significance among different parameters............

Keywords: Dental practitioner, Dental Restoration, Preapical Lesion, Yemen

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Abstract: Demineralization is an inevitable side-effect associated with fixed orthodontic treatment, especially when associated with poor oral hygiene1. The clinicians despite modern advances in caries prevention faces great challenge to prevent demineralization2 WSL develop in association with brackets, bands, arch wires, ligatures and other orthodontic devices that complicate conventional oral hygiene measures, leading to prolonged plaque accumulation3 The acidic byproducts of the bacteria in plaque are responsible for the subsequent enamel demineralization and formation of WSL. Therefore, orthodontists must take up the active responsibility to educate patients about the importance of maintaining good dietary compliance and excellent oral hygiene regime

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Abstract: Aim: Complete denture patients often complaint with ulcerations and other problems following complete denture insertion. The aim of the present study is to have an estimate of minimum number of post insertion visits required for satisfaction of a complete denture patient and to have an estimate of the common location of ulcers in both the arches. Materials and method: 100 edentulous patients, 76 males and 24 females were selected for the study and complete dentures were fabricated for all the patients. Dentures were checked for any other flaws and inserted to the patient's mouth. Patients were instructed to report on 1,2,3,5,7,10,15,30,45, and 60 days following delivery of dentures and denture adjustments were carried out on these visits............

Keywords: Alveoli lingual sulcus, Dentures, Erythmatous, Insertion, Ulceration.

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Abstract: Eating disorders such as anorexia mentalis and bulimia nervosa often have first manifestations in the oral cavity. They are mainly caused by the contact of hard dental tissues as well as soft tissues of the oral cavity with endogenous stomach acids. The most common dental manifestations in patients with eating disorders are numerous dental erosions, especially on the palatal surfaces of the upper anterior teeth and occlusal surfaces of the lower molars, enlargement and dysfunction of the salivary glands...........

Keywords: Anorexia mentalis, bulimia nervosa, dental erosions, halitosis

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Abstract: Supracondylar fracture is most common fracture in child around elbow.There are many techniques described in the literature.conventional cross k wire technique medial k- wire can damage ulnar nerve, due to confution to palpate medial epicondyle in swellencondition.Lateral retrograde k-wire (DORGAN technique) can prevent ulnar nerve indury.we treat 30 patents of supracondylar fracture with conventional cross k wire technique and DORGAN's lateral retrograde technique.we have done a comparative study.clinically no difference between these two,but DORGAN technique is easy and decrease chance of ulnar nerve injury,as well as give same biomechanical stability.

Keywords: Supracondylarfracture,Dorgan'stechnique,ulnar nerve.

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Abstract: Introduction: Homocysteine has been reported to be increased in a number of cancers includinghead and neck cancers,breast cancers,prostate cancers and colon cancers. Homocysteine is an intermediate in transmethylation reactions involving S-adenosyl methionine formed from methionine. Vitamin B12 and folic acid are required for the remethylation reaction of homocysteine. Therefor deficiency of folic acid or B12 will result in decreased methylation leading to decreased purine synthesis, formation of thymidylate and DNA methylation.An epigenetic change especially DNA methylation has been found to be associated with many cancers.Changes in methylation patterns particularly promoter specific hypermethylation and global (genomewide) hypomethylation are thought to contribute to neoplasia and tumorgrowth............

Keywords: Homocysteine,vitamin B12 ,Folic acid ,DNA methylation

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Abstract: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria is a very common condition in pregnancy and goes undiagnosed till overt U.T.I. occurs. It leads to various maternal and fetal complications.The study was undertaken to find out the occurrence of asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy and to evaluate the bacteriological profile. It was a hospital based observational study done in the antenatal clinic of a tertiary care hospital over a period of one year. 450 women before 20 weeks were included in study

Keywords: Asymptomatic Bacteriuria, pregnancy, observational study, universal screening

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Abstract: Patients with DM-2 are at increased risk for stroke. DM-2 patients have either normal or low serum uric acid levels. The significance of hyperuricemia as an independent risk factor for cerebrovascular disease remained uncertain. Therefore the present study is conducted to investigate the association of hyperuricemia with the incidence of stroke in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients free of clinical nephropathy.

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Abstract: Meningitis is inflammation of the meninges that cover the brain and spinal cord. The morbidity and mortality associated with meningitis can be avoided if early diagnosis and specific therapy is initiated. Depending on the etiology meningitis can be either bacterial( pyogenic , tubercular , or ricketsial) , viral or aseptic .Depending on the duration of illness it can be classified as acute , subacute or chronic.......

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Abstract: Magnetic resonance imaging has revolutionized the diagnostic field of medicine helping to identify not only the clinically apparent diseases but even the subtle preclinical state of diseases and aid in treatment before they progress to a irreversible stage[1]. These diseases are identified based on the typical findings in various sequences on imaging, of the suspected organ or system involved. Among all, vitamin b12 deficiency is one such disease entity which if recognized early and treated prevents further progression to a irreversible stage.............

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Abstract: To determine the CIMT and HbA1c levels in newly diagnosed diabetic patients and correlate between the two and to see whether diabetes manifests as an increase in the thickness of Carotid walls as early as diagnosis and to determine the usefulness of the CIMT estimation as an early risk factor assessment tool in diabetics. Methods: 200 patients meeting the required criteria were selected at random from the IPD/OPD in the age group 30-70. Demographic, anthropometric and laboratory data were taken. HbA1c was used as the diagnostic criteria for Type 2 Diabetes according to the American Diabetes Association. CIMT was measured using B-mode real time ultrasound............

Keywords: Type 2 diabetes mellitus, carotid intimal thickness, HbA1C

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Abstract: Objective: Strain and strain rate imaging is currently the most popular echocardiographic technique that reveals subclinical myocardial damage. There are currently no available data on this imaging method with regard to assessing right ventricular involvement in Anterior wall myocardial infarction after reperfusion therapy. Therefore, we aimed to evaluate right ventricular regional functions using a derived strain and strain rate imaging tissue Doppler method in patients who were successfully treated after revascularization therapy at the end of 60-72 hours(at discharge) by Tissue Doppler Imaging............

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Abstract: Background and objective: Traditionally, the circumcision wound was closed by absorbable sutures. Recently the use of tissue adhesive had evoked immense interest in the field of wound healing. This study was planned to compare tissue glue approximation with conventional suture method in terms of time consumed and incidence of infection in patients undergoing circumcision. Methodology: This one year randomized controlled trial was performed on a total of 70 patients undergoing circumcision at Department of Urology, SS Institute of medical sciences & Research Centre, Davangere, from January 2014 to December 2014. Patients were randomized by assigning even numbers to patients in group B ( skin approximation by cyanoacrylate tissue glue) and odd number to those in group A (skin approximation by suture method)............

Keywords: Circumcision; Cyanoacrylate tissue glue; Skin approximation; Suture;

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