iosr-JDMS   Volume-15 ~ Issue-8 ~ August-2016

Abstract: Pilomatrixoma also termed as calcifying epithelioma of Malherbe is derieved from hair follicle matrix cells. It is a very rare benign neoplasm which is often mistaken for malignancy. It can even originate from peri areolar piliform bulbs and can be mistaken for breast malignancy. We present a case 31 year old male with pilomatrixoma on left chest wall and review literature regarding presence of pilomatrixoma on chest wall.............

[1]. Kumaran N, Azmy A, Carachi R, Raine PA, Macfarlane JH, Howatson AG. Pilomatrixoma - accuracy of clinical diagnosis. J
Pediatr Surg. 2006;41:1755-1758.
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[3]. Forbis R, Helwig EB. Pilomatrixoma. Arch Dermatol. 1961;83:606-618.
[4]. Lopansri S, Mihm MC., Jr Pilomatrix carcinoma or calcifying epitheliocarcinoma of Malherbe: a case report and review of
literature. Cancer. 1980 May 1;45(9):2368–73. [PubMed]
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Abstract: purpose of the study To compare the effectiveness of conventional treatment with ocular muscle exercise in the treatment of mechanical neck pain in myopic individuals. Methods: The Study included 14 young patients and were divided into two groups .Group A received conventional treatment(hot pack stretching,AROM and isometric exercises).Group B received ocular and conventional treatment(hot pack stretching,AROM and isometric exercises, ocular muscle exercises). All the outcome variables i.e. neck disability index.numerical pain rating scales,near point convergence were measured at 0 (pre-test), 7 sittinf and 15 sitting............

Keywords: Cervical isometric exercises, Mechanical neck pain, myopia, NDI,. NPRS, NPC, ocular muscle exercise,. .scalene .SCM ,upper trapezius stretching.

[1]. Blinder AI.cervical spondylosis and neck pain BMJ 2007;334:527-531
[2]. Ruud Groeneweg & Hans Kropman,:The effectiveness and cost-evaluation of manual therapy and physical therapy in patients with sub-acute and chronic nonspecific neck pain;BMC musculoskeletal disorders 2010, 11:14
[3]. Hogg-Johnson,Gabrielle van der Velde& DC, Linda J. Carroll:The Burden and Determinants of Neck Pain in the general population;J. Euro Spine J (2008) 17 1: S39-S51.
[4]. Victoria Misailidou,Paraskevi Malliou, Anastasia Beneka&Alexandros Karagiannidis:Assessment of patients with neck pain: a review of definitions, selection criteria, and measurement tool.
[5]. Roy La Touche,*y Ce´ sar Ferna´ ndez-de-las-Pen˜ as,zx{ Josue´ Ferna´ ndez-Carnero,zx{Santiago Dı´az-Parren˜ o,*y Alba Paris-Alemany,*y and Lars Arendt-NielsenBilateral Mechanical-Pain Sensitivity Over the Trigeminal Region in Patients With Chronic Mechanical Neck Pain)

Abstract: Diabetes is a common, non-communicable endocrine disorder which is a major culprit of morbidity and mortality of mankind at present. Of all known complications of Diabetes, Diabetic foot ranks first in decapitating the affecter's day today activities. According to WHO, 'Somewhere in the World, for every 30 seconds, a lower limb amputation is done due to Diabetes', in which the pathetic concern is that nearly 50% of all these diabetic leg amputations could have been prevented with basic medical care and awareness. Considering the burden of wound care on health system,..........

Keywords: Diabetic foot, Superoxidized water, Povidone Iodine

[1]. Treating Infected Diabetic wounds with Superoxidised water as antiseptic agent: A preliminary experience – Syed Fazle Hadi, Tanwir Khaliq, Nighat Bilal, Imran Sikandar, Muhammad Saaiq et al JCPSP 2007, VOL. 17 (12): 740-743
[2]. Diabetic micro vascular complications today May/June 2006: Superoxidised water improves wound care outcomes in Diabetic patients – Cheryl M.Bongiovanni
[3]. Wounds 2006, Supplement to January 2006—Clinical experience with a new and stable Superoxidised water in wound treatment , Tom A. Wolvos
[4]. P.K . Pandey et al ., International journal of Biological Medical Research 2011;2(4): 965-968 Outcomes of Superoxide solution dressings in surgical wounds: a randomised case control trial
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Abstract: Background :-The spleen is a haemo-lymph organ and belongs to the reticulo-endothelial system. It consist of a large encapsulated mass of lymphoid and vascular tissue. spleen is highly vascular, friable and elastic, purple in color, moving with respiration. Spleen filter blood by taking out worn-out erythrocytes or may microbial antigens from the circulation, where as lymph nodes filter lymphs. Materials and methods:- The study included 50 human adult cadaveric spleens. Apparently normal human cadaveric spleens from both sexes were selected. Spleens were removed from abdominal cavity by conventional dissection method. They were washed with tap water to clean debris and fatty tissue. Then they were weighed and their length, breadth, width were measured. Also shape of spleens were observed...............

Keywords: Spleen, Splenectomy, Lymphatic organ..

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a. Variations Of The Human Spleen. Journal Of Clinical And Diagnostic Research. 2012 April. Vol-6(2)., p 159-162.

Abstract: Background: Cervical Lymphadenopathy is one of the most common clinical presentation affecting all age groups. Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) of lymph node is a quick, reliable, cost effective technique and can be used as first line diagnostic test easily carried out in OPD and can be readily used to differentiate between various benign and malignant conditions. Aims and objectives: This study was conducted with the aim to estimate the overall incidence, demographic profile and various causes responsible for cervical lymphadenopathy in Northern region of the country...............

Keywords: Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), Lymph Nodes, Cervical Lymphadenopathy

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fine needle aspiration cytology and histopat-hological examination - A hospital based study. National Journal of
Otorhinolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery, Vol. 2 (11) No. 2, August 2014.

Abstract: To evaluate the role of diagnostic hysterolaparoscopy in female Infertility Materials and Methods: Study Design: Prospective study Place and duration: Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, Coimbatore Tamilnadu Method: Primary Infertile women of age (21-40yrs) attending obstetrics and gynaecology out patient partment for female factor evaluation by laparoscopy and simultaneous hysteroscopy Patients were examined, hormone analysis (FSH, LH, PROLACTIN, TSH) done in indicated patients, HSG done. Consent obtained for concurrent corrective endoscopic surgery in the same sitting. Preoperative anaesthetic evaluation done and procedure is done under general anaesthesia. Sample size is 50.Duration of..........

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Abstract: Aim of periapical surgery is to remove periapical pathology for complete wound healing and regeneration of bone. A large maxillary cyst was treated for 6 months by conservative approach followed by surgical therapy and cystectomy. To induce bone regeneration platelet rich fibrin was used which release growth factors after cellular interactions.

Keywords: Periapical surgery; Biodentine; Platelet rich factor; CBCT

[1]. Torres-Lagares, Daniel, et al. "Treatment of a large maxillary cyst with marsupialization, decompression, surgical endodontic
therapy and enucleation." J Can Dent Assoc 77.77 (2011): b87.
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retrograde restoration with eighteen months evident follow up." Journal of Conservative Dentistry 16.6 (2013): 573.
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and their correlation with the presence and extension of apical external root resorption." (2002).
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Abstract: Incidences of Snake bite are inseparable from human life, especially in rural areas because the reptiles live both in domestic and in wild. Snake bite is of great public health interest not only because it volves huge financial Commitment from the government but also due to its morbidity and mortalityAs for the medical fraternity is concern the responsibility lies in reducing the morbidity , mortality as well as reducing the xpenses. This can be achieved by using appropriate dose of ASV in appropriate time and early fasciotomy for the needy patients at the right time There are many guidelines available for medical management were as no proper guidelines available for managing the snakebite induced cellulitis and compartmental syndrome we have attempted to propose a few guide lines for the management of the same...............

Keywords: ASV,Snake bite cellulitis, compartment syndrome, fasciotomy

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center study. Toxicon. 2015; 101:23-6 (ISSN: 1879-3150) Darracq MA; Cantrell FL; Klauk B; Thornton SL.
[2]. Is there a role for fasciotomy in Crotalinaeenvenomations in North America? Clin Toxicol (Phila). 2011; 49(5):351-65.
Cumpston KL. Division of Clinical Toxicology, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Virginia Campus,
Virginia Commonwealth University, 600 E. Broad St., Richmond, VA, 23112, USA. kcumpston@mcvh-vcu.edu
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46(1):34-7 (ISSN: 0736-4679) Mazer-Amirshahi M; Boutsikaris A; Clancy C.
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[5]. Snakebite in Korea: A Guideline to Primary Surgical Management. Jung Ho Rha1 , Sung Min Kwon 1 , Jin Rok Oh 1 ,
ByungKeun Han 2 , Kang Hyung Lee 3 , and Jae Hyun Kim 1 Departments of 1 Orthopedics, 2 Internal Medicine, and 3
Emergency Medicine, Yonsei University Wonju College of Medicine, Wonju, Korea.

Abstract: Out of many types of chronic diseases in the world, bronchial asthma is one of the most common, affecting young and old. Though no absolute cure has been discovered till date but a number of pharmaceutical interventions have been used to control it. Yogic exercises have be used to control asthma since long. The present study was an attempt to include yogic exercises into treatment modalities of asthmatic patients. 71 patients of bronchial asthma taken and randomised into 2 groups, Yoga Group And Control Group. Yoga Group Contained 37 Subjects Who Performed Yoga Along With Drug Intake And Control Group contained 34 subjects who underwent only therapeutic manoeuvre...............

Keywords: Bronchial Asthma, Yoga, Acute exacerbation, Dyspnoea grade.

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Abstract: Background: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is part of a global vascular problem of diffuse atherosclerosis. PAD patients die mostly of cardiac and cerebrovascular-related events and much less frequently due to obstructive disease of the lower extremities. Aggressive risk factors modification is needed to reduce cardiac mortality in PAD patients. Aim and objectives: To study the frequency of risk factors in peripheral vascular disease, To study the clinical presentations of peripheral vascular disease, To study the imaging modalities in assessment of peripheral vascular disease, To study the responsiveness of medical therapy for this disorder...............

Keywords: Peripheral arterial disease, TAO, arterial Doppler

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Abstract: Objective: To compare the level of lipoprotein (a) level in type 2 diabetics and non diabetics in association with acute coronary syndrome. Materials And Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on patients referred to ICU with acute coronary syndrome in General Medicine department, Thiruvannamalai Medical College. Hundred subjects including 50 diabetics as test group and 50 non diabetics as control group who were matched for age and sex were enrolled in this study. We measured serum FBS, TG, cholesterol, LDL, HDL and serum Lp (a) in both groups. Data were analyzed by T-test and chi-square.........

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Abstract: The use of intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) is now widely advocated for the treatment of prostate cancers, to increase the therapeutic ratio. IMRT is delivered with a conventional multileaf collimator (MLC) either in dynamic mode (DMLC or sliding window) or in segmental mode (SMLC or step-and-shoot). This study aims to compare the volumetric and dosimetric parameters between the two methods of IMRT delivery.There was significant difference in favour of DMLC plans for Beam-on time (MU) for PTV46(p=0.0001), PTV76(p=0.0001), treatment delivery time (p= 0.0001 ), mean dose to normal healthy...............

Keywords: Intensity modulated radiotherapy, prostate cancer.

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Abstract: Background: Subclinical primary hypothyroidism is highly prevalent in the general population, especially in the elderly and females above 45yrs of age. However, the prevalence of subclinical primary hypothyroidism in persons with chronic kidney disease (CKD) not requiring dialysis is not well defined..............

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Abstract: Periodontitis is one of the most common oral infections in human beings1 and it is also cited as one of the most significant reasons for tooth loss in adults. Investigations have displayed an increased risk of periodontitis in diabetic patients and this is because of the sheer number of cellular and molecular adaptations taking place in the periodontium as a sequel of prolonged hyperglycemia2. The imbalance between periodontal tissue destruction and repair concerning the host response to bacterial challenge results in periodontitis. Polymorphonuclear Neutrophils (PMNs) functions as the primary host defense against periodontal pathogens

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Abstract: Acne is an extremely common and a complex skin disorder with a significant detrimental effect on the quality of life of the patients. The aim of this study is to assess the comparative efficacy of topical dapsone 5% gel and topical BPO 2.5% alone and in combination in patients of acne over a 12 week period .Patients ith acne were selected randomly and divided into 3 groups in which one group received topical dapsone 5% gel, econd group topical BPO 2.5% and the third a combination of both. Grading of acne severity and
laboratory investigations at baseline and at every two weeks were carried out...............

Keywords: Acne , BPO , Dapsone ,topical

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Abstract: Embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma of the female genital tract is a rare and highly malignant entity. It is usually diagnosed in adolescence, in contrast to vaginal rhabdomyosarcoma, which occurs mostly in infants. With the advent of multimodality treatment, prognosis seems to be improved. We report a case of a 20-year old young female presenting with a protruding mass from vaginal introitus and irregular bleeding. Polypectomy was done and microscopic findings were confirmed as a cervical embryonalrms.Neoadjuvant chemotherapy showed excellent response, after which Total Abdominal Hysterectomy and bilateral Lymphadenectomy was done...............

Keywords: Botryoidrms, Cervicalrms, Embryonal soft tissue sarcoma, cancer cervix presenting as polyp,Young female with recurrent polyp.

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Abstract: Introduction: Non-Melanotic skin cancers (NMSC) is an infrequent entity in the Indian subcontinent as compared to western population. Existing literature on NMSCs in India is limited mostly to case reports and few reviews only. This article describes the clinical and pathological profile of patients presenting with NMSC and other rare malignancies of head and neck at a tertiary Centre in Northern India. Material and method: A retrospective study of 27 cases of common skin cancers and 5 rare cases received at a tertiary cancer hospital in Uttrakhandbetween December 2013 to December 2015. These skin cancer were reviewed and analyzed, based on appropriate history, clinical examination, histopathology and Immunohistochemistry confirmation................

Keywords: Cutaneous, BCC, SCC, rare malignancies, head and neck

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Abstract: Reading and writing are the most basic, most central and the most essential part of learning (Bryant & Bradley, 1983). The National Institute of Child Health & Human development (NICHD) considers reading failure to reflect a national public health problem (Lyon, 2013). Grapheme Phoneme Association (GPA) skill (phonics) is one of the early precursors of reading disability (Justice & Kaderavek, 2004) and is poorer in reading disabled children (Nicholson, 1992). The aim of the present study was to explore the capability of Grapheme Phoneme Association of High Academic Achievers (HAA) – children who scored more than 75 percentile marks and Low Academic Achievers (LAA) - children who scored below 35 percentile marks................

Keywords: Learning Disability, Grapheme-Phoneme Association, HAA, LAA

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Abstract: Background: Fractures at the distal end of radius accounts for around 18 to 20% of all skeletal fractures occurring in adults and around 19 % of all fractures in the postmenopausal females1. The risk factors in this age group are generalized osteoporosis due to hormonal changes,underlying systemic disease, long term steroid intake2 etc. Aim: The aim of the study is to provide a pain free wrist and early restoration of activities of daily living with distal radius fracture in postmenopausal femalesas a day care procedure.................

Keywords: Distal radius fracture, percutaneous pinning,osteoporosis

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Abstract: Stem Cells are characterized by their properties of self renewal and multipotency. These stem cells are localized inside our body at specialized niches, which are known to have low oxygen tension. Dental pulp tissue found in the middle of the tooth is one such niche which experiences hypoxic conditions due to its anatomical location. However under in-vitro conditions, stem cells are cultured under normoxia condition (21% O2 concentration). It has been known since decades that low oxygen tension in tissue cultures has positive effect on the cell growth. In this study, we tested this hypothesis on in vitro isolated, expanded, Dental Pulp Stem Cells (DPSCs) grown under low oxygen.................

Keywords: Adult Stem Cells, Dental Pulp Stem cells, Differentiation, Hypoxia, Proliferation

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Abstract: Background: Detailed knowledge about specific metabolic pathways and molecular mechanisms involved in the development and pathogenesis of prostate disorders are still incomplete.To decide the presence or absence of disease, a cut-off point is chosen for data interpretation. In the current work, we reported the preliminary reference values for panel of biomarkers from healthy Nigerians to aid diagnosis of prostate disorders. Methods: Whole blood was collected from 399 healthy Nigerians men between the ages of 30-70 years. Serum sarcosine, testosterone, and various derivatives of PSA were evaluated using standard procedures..........

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Abstract: Prosthodontic rehabilitation of patient with dentinogenesis imperfecta is a challenging task. Treatment protocol depends according to clinical case. Various reports in literature provide some general guidelines for deciding treatment planning. The case report presented here describes a full mouth rehabilitation of a young patient with dentinogenesis imperfecta prosthodontically treated by maxillary and mandibular complete overlay dentures.

Keywords: Complete overlay denture, Dentinogenesis Imperfecta, Full Mouth Rehabilation,

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Abstract: Due to increasing availability and uptake of antiretroviral therapy (ART) People Living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA) have been shown to live longer. However, there has been limited research on whether PLWHA comply with safer sexual and reproductive practices as focus has been primarily on HIV negative persons. This study which adopted a cross-sectional survey research design sought to determine compliance to HIV/AIDS management among 72 purposely selected PLWHA attending CCC at Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital............

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Abstract: Sexual harassment (SH) has been defined asa non-consensual and unwelcome sexual behaviour that affects lives of the victims.Approximately 50% of all women in the United States at some time or other experiencesome type of sexual harassment, either in the workplace or in academic environments. SH has been identified as the most frequent form of "sexual victimization" and as a category of violence against women. SH has also been described as a form of social control exerted by men to "keep women in their place." The Fourth World Conference on Women (FWCW) Beijing Declaration (UN documents, 2004) included SH in its category.............

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