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Oral Hygiene And Dentition Status In Patients With Congenital Hemorrhagic Disorders: A Comparative Study, Mathangi Kumar, Keerthilatha M. Pai, Ravindranath Vineetha, Annamma Kurien Jan 2020

Oral Hygiene And Dentition Status In Patients With Congenital Hemorrhagic Disorders: A Comparative Study, Mathangi Kumar, Keerthilatha M. Pai, Ravindranath Vineetha, Annamma Kurien

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Objective: To compare the status of oral hygiene and dentition in patients with congenital hemorrhagic disorders with their age-matched healthy counterparts. Also, the prevalence of fear of dentists/ dental treatment among these patients was assessed. Material and Methods: This study was performed on children and adults with von Willebrand disease (vWD), hemophilia (A or B), and healthy subjects. Oral health and dentition status was assessed using the simplified oral hygiene index (OHI-S), plaque index, and the decayed, missing, filled teeth (dmft/DMFT) index. One-way ANOVA test was employed to compare the oral hygiene and dentition status of subjects in the three …

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Paddy Crop And Weed Discrimination: A Multiple Classifier System Approach, Radhika Kamath, Mamatha Balachandra, Srikanth Prabhu Jan 2020

Paddy Crop And Weed Discrimination: A Multiple Classifier System Approach, Radhika Kamath, Mamatha Balachandra, Srikanth Prabhu

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Weeds are unwanted plants that grow among crops. These weeds can significantly reduce the yield and quality of the farm output. Unfortunately, site-specific weed management is not followed in most of the cases. That is, instead of treating a field with a specific type of herbicide, the field is treated with a broadcast herbicide application. This broadcast application of the herbicide has resulted in herbicide-resistant weeds and has many ill effects on the natural environment. This has prompted many research studies to seek the most effective weed management techniques. One such technique is computer vision-based automatic weed detection and identification. …

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Comparison Of Extraction Socket Healing In Non-Diabetic, Prediabetic, And Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Srikanth Gadicherla, Komal Smriti, Sreea Roy, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati Jan 2020

Comparison Of Extraction Socket Healing In Non-Diabetic, Prediabetic, And Type 2 Diabetic Patients, Srikanth Gadicherla, Komal Smriti, Sreea Roy, Kalyana Chakravarthy Pentapati

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Objective: To compare the healing of extraction socket among non-diabetic, prediabetic, and diabetic patients. Materials and Methods: A single-center prospective observational study was conducted. Glycated hemoglobin and random blood glucose were recorded for all the participants before the procedure. A trained and calibrated examiner evaluated the socket size on postoperative days 0 and 7. Postoperative pain (PoP), discharge, swelling, infection, erythema, dry socket, and the number of analgesics were also recorded. Results: A total of 100 participants completed this study with a mean age of 54.7±12.11. There was no significant difference in the mean socket size among the three study …

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Study On Effect Of Water Soaking Conditions On Properties And Morphology Of Glass Fiber-Cement-Polyester Composites, Manjunath Shettar, Phaneesh Shettigar, Maitri Manjunath, U. Sathish Rao Jan 2020

Study On Effect Of Water Soaking Conditions On Properties And Morphology Of Glass Fiber-Cement-Polyester Composites, Manjunath Shettar, Phaneesh Shettigar, Maitri Manjunath, U. Sathish Rao

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Glass fiber-cement-polyester composites with different weight percentages (wt.%) of glassfiber and cement were fabricated in the present work through hand lay-up process. Com-posites were made to undergo different soaking conditions viz., water soaking at roomtemperature, and boiling water soaking. Unsoaked (as prepared) composites, water-soakedat room temperature, and boiling water soaked samples were tested as per ASTM standardsfor tensile and flexural strengths. The design of experiments (DOE) based on the full facto-rial design (33= L27) is applied to optimize the response variables using MINITAB-18. Resultsrevealed that increasing the wt.% of glass fiber enhanced flexural and tensile strengths.Increasing the wt.% of cement …

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Effect Of Post Carburizing Treatments On Residual Stress Distribution In Plain Carbon And Alloy Steels- A Numerical Analysis, Pavan Hiremath, Sathyashankara Sharma, M. C. Gowrishankar, Manjunath Shettar Jan 2020

Effect Of Post Carburizing Treatments On Residual Stress Distribution In Plain Carbon And Alloy Steels- A Numerical Analysis, Pavan Hiremath, Sathyashankara Sharma, M. C. Gowrishankar, Manjunath Shettar

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This work focuses on finding the residual stress distribution in post carburized steels. Ini-tially, three different steel specimens (EN 3, 20MnCr5 and EN 353) were carburized with gascarburizing technique. For post carburizing treatment, one set of the samples was air-cooled(normalizing treatment) and others were quenched in water (hardening treatment). Scan-ning electron microscope (SEM) was used to study the microstructure of post carburizedsteels. The normalized steels displayed pearlite and bainite structures and hardened steelsdisplayed low and high carbon martensite along with retained austenite. In few samples,the residual stresses were measured with the X-ray stress analyzer. A Finite Element Anal-ysis (FEA) model …

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Delamination Assessment In Drilling Basalt/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Material, B. R.N. Murthy, Rajendra Beedu, Ritesh Bhat, Nithesh Naik Jan 2020

Delamination Assessment In Drilling Basalt/Carbon Fiber Reinforced Epoxy Composite Material, B. R.N. Murthy, Rajendra Beedu, Ritesh Bhat, Nithesh Naik

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tThe present work aims at assessing the delamination damage occurring in a hybrid compos-ite material during the drilling process. The hybrid composite selected for work comprisesof basalt and carbon fibers as reinforcements and epoxy as the matrix. Process parametersquantified by speed, feed, and drill size are the selected input independent variables. Theresponse variable, delamination factor (Fd), for each experimental combination, is deter-mined using the simple Chen's one-dimensional equation. Taguchi's L27 orthogonal array(OA)-based experimental design with the 'smaller-the-better' approach forms the base forexperimental runs and optimization in the present work. ANOVA is applied in the presentwork to investigate the significance of …

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Optimization Based Feasibility Analysis For Energy Conservation Building Code Compliance Of Opaque Wall Assemblies In Different Climatic Zones Of India, Pranav Kishore, Pradeep Kini, Anupam Raj Jan 2020

Optimization Based Feasibility Analysis For Energy Conservation Building Code Compliance Of Opaque Wall Assemblies In Different Climatic Zones Of India, Pranav Kishore, Pradeep Kini, Anupam Raj

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Thermal performance of building envelopes is the determinant factor of building energy consumption. The total built up area of commercial buildings in India is expected to touch 1.9 Billion Sq. m. by 2030 from the 2015 figure of 847 Million Sq. m., a growth of three times. According to Central Electricity Authority of India the projected energy consumption load for 2030 is five times that of the current load in the region. Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) for commercial buildings was first launched in 2007 towards establishing new benchmarks for energy efficient buildings in India. There has been inadequate implementation …

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Distance Energy Of Partial Complementary Graph, Swati Nayak, Sabitha D’Souza, H. J. Gowtham, Pradeep G. Bhat Jan 2020

Distance Energy Of Partial Complementary Graph, Swati Nayak, Sabitha D’Souza, H. J. Gowtham, Pradeep G. Bhat

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The partial complement of a graph G with respect to a set S is the graph obtained from G by removing the edges of induced subgraph 〈S〉 and adding edges which are not in 〈S〉 of G. In this paper we introduce the concept of distance energy of connected partial complements of a graph. Few properties on distance eigenvalues and bounds for distance energy of connected partial complement of a graph are achieved. Further distance energy of connected partial complement of some families of graphs are computed.

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Improvement In The Design Calculations Of Multi-Ring Permanent Magnet Thrust Bearing, Siddappa Iranna Bekinal, Mrityunjay Doddamani Jan 2020

Improvement In The Design Calculations Of Multi-Ring Permanent Magnet Thrust Bearing, Siddappa Iranna Bekinal, Mrityunjay Doddamani

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This article presents the design and optimization of multi-ring permanent magnet thrust bearing (PMTB) with an axial air gap between successive axial stacks. Larger air gap due to the inclusion of conductive materials needs to be critically analysed in permanent magnet bearings with eddy current damper. High conductivity materials can be filled in an axial air gap instead of a radial air gap to increase the required amount of damping. Three-dimensional (3D) mathematical model for load-carrying capacity for the said configuration is presented using the Coulombain model. The significance of an axial air gap between successive ring pairs in the …

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Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii – The Modern Menace: A Retrospective Study In A Tertiary Hospital In Mangalore, K. C.A. Shuthosh, Ashwini Hegde, Pooja Rao, Radhakrishna Manipura Jan 2020

Multidrug-Resistant Acinetobacter Baumannii – The Modern Menace: A Retrospective Study In A Tertiary Hospital In Mangalore, K. C.A. Shuthosh, Ashwini Hegde, Pooja Rao, Radhakrishna Manipura

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Background: Multidrug resistance in Acinetobacter baumannii is constantly on the rise. There has also been an increase in the morbidity and mortality of patients with infection by the same pathogen. Aim: This study aimed to assess the patterns of antibiotic resistance exhibited by various clinical isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii, examine the risk factors associated, and investigate the prevalence of co-infecting pathogens and the clinical outcomes of the patients. Study Design: Retrospective cross-sectional study. Patients and Methods: Reports of 100 isolates of Acinetobacter baumannii obtained from patients admitted in two tertiary hospitals were used for the study. Identification and determination of …

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A Content Analysis Of ‘Water Apps’ And Prevention Of Urological Diseases: Do Apps Really Help?, Yosef Philip-Mckenzie, Enakshee Jamnadass, B. M.Zeeshan Hameed, Kithmini N. Gamage Jan 2020

A Content Analysis Of ‘Water Apps’ And Prevention Of Urological Diseases: Do Apps Really Help?, Yosef Philip-Mckenzie, Enakshee Jamnadass, B. M.Zeeshan Hameed, Kithmini N. Gamage

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Introduction Maintaining hydration reduces incidence of kidney stone disease (KSD), chronic kidney disease (CKD) and urinary tract infections (UTIs). Mobile applications (apps) measuring hydration are gaining in usage, allowing users to monitor intake whilst also taking into account the signs and symptoms of dehydration. Our study looked at the water apps in the management and/or prevention of urological disease. Material and methods The original android app store (Google Play Store), and the Apple App Store (iOS App Store) were searched using the term ‘hydration’, ‘fluid’ and ‘water’. All apps from each distribution platform, with a minimum of 100 reviews, were …

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Influence Of Fabric Orientation And Compression Factor On The Mechanical Properties Of 3d E-Glass Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Suhas Yeshwant Nayak, Shenoy B. Satish, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Chandrakant R. Kini Jan 2020

Influence Of Fabric Orientation And Compression Factor On The Mechanical Properties Of 3d E-Glass Reinforced Epoxy Composites, Suhas Yeshwant Nayak, Shenoy B. Satish, Mohamed Thariq Hameed Sultan, Chandrakant R. Kini

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3-D E-glass fabric reinforced epoxy composites at 6 mm thickness were fabricated for various orientations of the binder yarn viz. 0◦, 30◦, 45◦, 60◦ and 90◦ respectively. Tensile, flexural, interlaminar shear stress tests were conducted to ascertain the influence of binder yarn orientation on the mechanical properties of the composites. The composites with 0◦ binder yarn orientation showed the best strength followed by 90◦ whilst the others showed highly depleted traits in comparison. Shear stress induced at the interface of each lamina was seen as the major reason for drop in the strength. A secondary study was carried out to …

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Implications Of Caesarean Section For A Family In India, Anitha P. Shetty, Naveen Kumar, U. Sreehari Jan 2020

Implications Of Caesarean Section For A Family In India, Anitha P. Shetty, Naveen Kumar, U. Sreehari

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Background Pregnancy is a normal and healthy state which women desires and undergoes at some time in their lives. Complications arising from pregnancy and childbirth accounts to nearly half a million every year in the developing world. WHO in 1985 recommended that Caesarean Section (CS) rates should not exceed 10- 15% of normal deliveries for any hospital. Perception, awareness and knowledge among family members in a patriarchal society plays an important role in decision making. Therefore, this study is done to get insights into perception of post caesarean women and their family members about financial impact to their households. Methodology …

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Transition Of A Solitary To A Biofilm Community Life Style In Bacteria: A Survival Strategy With Division Of Labour, Subhadeep Chatterjee, Biswajit Samal, Prashantee Singh, Binod B. Pradhan Jan 2020

Transition Of A Solitary To A Biofilm Community Life Style In Bacteria: A Survival Strategy With Division Of Labour, Subhadeep Chatterjee, Biswajit Samal, Prashantee Singh, Binod B. Pradhan

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Multicellularity is associated with higher eukaryotes having an organized division of labour and a coordinated action of different organs composed of multiple cell types. This division of different cell types and organizations to form a multicellular structure by developmental programming is a key to the multitasking of complex traits that enable higher eukaryotes to cope with fluctuating environmental conditions. Microbes such as bacteria, on the other hand, are unicellular and have flourished in diverse environmental conditions for a much longer time than eukaryotes in evolutionary history. In this review, we will focus on different strategies and functions exhibited by microbes …

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Prednisolone Encapsulated Plga Nanoparticles: Characterization, Cytotoxicity, And Anti-Inflammatory Activity On C6 Glial Cells, Sriprasad Acharya, Bharath Raja Guru Jan 2020

Prednisolone Encapsulated Plga Nanoparticles: Characterization, Cytotoxicity, And Anti-Inflammatory Activity On C6 Glial Cells, Sriprasad Acharya, Bharath Raja Guru

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Prednisolone, a popular glucocorticoid (GC) known for its ability to inhibit cytokine release, is also employed extensively in cancer therapy. GCs have been used to treat brain tumors to reduce tumor-associated edema. They are known to exhibit different effects on different cell lines and in some cases are known to be neurotoxic. In this study, we have investigated and compared the cytotoxic and anti-inflammatory effects of prednisolone and prednisolone encapsulated Poly Lactic-co-Glycolic acid (PLGA) nanoparticles (NPs) on C6 cells that are cancerous but are known for their similarity to astrocyte cells. Design expert software was used to analyze the effect …

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From Microbial Genomics To Metagenomics, Ravi Kant, Abhishek Kumar, Tarja Sironen Jan 2020

From Microbial Genomics To Metagenomics, Ravi Kant, Abhishek Kumar, Tarja Sironen

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Microstructure Authentication On Mechanical Property Of Medium Carbon Low Alloy Duplex Steels, B. M. Gurumurthy, M. C. Gowrishankar, Sathyashankara Sharma, Achutha Kini Jan 2020

Microstructure Authentication On Mechanical Property Of Medium Carbon Low Alloy Duplex Steels, B. M. Gurumurthy, M. C. Gowrishankar, Sathyashankara Sharma, Achutha Kini

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The present study emphasizes on the mechanical characterization of medium carbon AISI1040 and 4140 duplex steels. AISI 1040 and 4140 steels are generally used as structural steelsfor varying applications, ranging from construction field material to heat resistant partsfor moderate temperatures applications. The objective of the present work is to corroboratemicrostructure and mechanical properties by varying the intercritical temperature in duplexsteels. The normalized specimens of as bought steel are heated to a different intercriticaltemperatures (750, 770, and 790°C), followed by isothermal holding for 2 h and quenching toroom temperature develops duplex phase structure. This treatment grows microstructurewith a variable quantity of …

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Inhibitive Action Of Glutathione Reduced On The Deterioration Of Aa6061 In 0.5m Hcl, Nagalaxmi, P. Shetty, P. P. Kumari Jan 2020

Inhibitive Action Of Glutathione Reduced On The Deterioration Of Aa6061 In 0.5m Hcl, Nagalaxmi, P. Shetty, P. P. Kumari

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Corrosion inhibitive action of glutathione reduced (Gth), an eco-friendly inhibitor of aluminium alloy 6061 (AA6061) was investigated in a 0.5 M HCl medium. Experiments were conducted using weight loss and potentiodynamic polarization (PDP) methods. The inhibition efficiency of Gth increases with increasing its concentration and decreases with increasing temperature. Gth demonstrated reasonably good inhibition performance (87 % at 0.7 mM at 303 K) by acting as a mixed inhibitor. The measurement of activation and thermodynamic parameters regulating the inhibition behavior of Gth shows the mixed adsorption of Gth on the alloy surface, which follows the Langmuir isotherm model. Scanning electron …

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Utility Of Smear Microscopy And Genexpert For The Detection Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis In Clinical Samples, Disha Arora, Biranthabail Dhanashree Jan 2020

Utility Of Smear Microscopy And Genexpert For The Detection Of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis In Clinical Samples, Disha Arora, Biranthabail Dhanashree

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Introduction Rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB), its resistance to rifampicin and differentiation of MTB from nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) is necessary in the management of mycobacterial diseases. Culture, the "gold standard" for the detection of MTB, is time consuming. In spite of its rapidity and low cost, smear microscopy has poor sensitivity for the detection of acid-fast bacilli (AFB). A real-time PCR based rapid diagnostic method like GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay can simultaneously detect M. tuberculosis and rifampicin (RIF) resistance. Hence, we aim to compare the performance of GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay with smear microscopy and culture. Methods In this descriptive cross-sectional …

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A Case Report Of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Following Severe Dengue In A Child, Nutan Kamath, Kamineni Mounica, Jayashree Kanthila, Sowmini P. Kamath Jan 2020

A Case Report Of Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Following Severe Dengue In A Child, Nutan Kamath, Kamineni Mounica, Jayashree Kanthila, Sowmini P. Kamath

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Introduction Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a rare neurological complication seen in association with severe dengue infection. Here we report a case of a six-year-old male child with ADEM following dengue fever. Case report A six-year-old boy was admitted with fever, hematuria, and melena of five days duration. On evaluation, the child had shock and features of coagulopathy. Dengue NS 1 antigen and IgM ELISA were positive. The child received treatment as per the 2009 WHO dengue protocol. On day seven of illness, he developed neurological symptoms. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) done on day eight of illness showed T2/FLAIR hyperintensities …

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Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Dna Detection In Uterine Cervix Cancer After Radiation Indicating Recurrence: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sasidharanpillai Sabeena, Santhosh Kuriakose, Binesh Damodaran, Nagaraja Ravishankar Jan 2020

Human Papillomavirus (Hpv) Dna Detection In Uterine Cervix Cancer After Radiation Indicating Recurrence: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Sasidharanpillai Sabeena, Santhosh Kuriakose, Binesh Damodaran, Nagaraja Ravishankar

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Objective: The causal association of human papillomavirus (HPV) in uterine cervical cancer was well established and this oncogenic virus was reported to be a biomarker for overall recurrence and central pelvic recurrence. The objective of the present systematic review and meta-analysis was to assess the role of HPV DNA testing in early detection of recurrence among cervical cancer survivors after radiotherapy. Methods: We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis by means of searching electronic databases for published articles between January 1984 and June 2018, on the basis of standard systematic review guidelines prescribed by major agencies namely Cochrane Collaboration (https://www.cochrane.org) …

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Odontogenic Keratocyst: Analysis Of Recurrence By Agnor, P53 And Mdm2 Profiling, Chetana Chandrashekar, Pratik Patel, Aatish Thennavan, Raghu Radhakrishnan Jan 2020

Odontogenic Keratocyst: Analysis Of Recurrence By Agnor, P53 And Mdm2 Profiling, Chetana Chandrashekar, Pratik Patel, Aatish Thennavan, Raghu Radhakrishnan

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Background: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a clinical entity with characteristic microscopic features, high growth potential and propensity to recur. Aggressive behavior and higher tendency for recurrence have been attributed to greater proliferative activity of epithelial lining. The incidence of recurrence in various reported series ranges from 2.5% to 62%. Objectives: The objective of the study was to investigate the clinical behavior of OKC by evaluating p53, MDM2 expression, AgNOR staining and to ascertain if the expression of these markers correlate with the clinical outcome and tendency for recurrence. Materials and Methods: All recurrent and nonrecurrent OKCs from the archives were …

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Biomechanical Behavior Of Bioactive Material In Dental Implant: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis, Vathsala Patil, Nithesh Naik, Srikanth Gadicherla, Komal Smriti Jan 2020

Biomechanical Behavior Of Bioactive Material In Dental Implant: A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis, Vathsala Patil, Nithesh Naik, Srikanth Gadicherla, Komal Smriti

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Dental implants are widely accepted for the rehabilitation of missing teeth due to their aesthetic compliance, functional ability, and great survival rate. The various components in implant design like thread design, thread angle, pitch, and material used for manufacturing play a critical role in its success. Understanding these influencing factors and implementing them properly in implant design can reduce cases of potential implant failure. Recently, finite element analysis (FEA) is being widely used in the field of health sciences to solve problems in designing medical devices. It provides valid and accurate assessment in the clinical and in vitro analysis. Hence, …

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Fluid Structure Interaction On Paravalvular Leakage Of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Related To Aortic Stenosis: A Patient-Specific Case, Adi A. Basri, Mohammad Zuber, Ernnie I. Basri, Muhammad S. Zakaria Jan 2020

Fluid Structure Interaction On Paravalvular Leakage Of Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation Related To Aortic Stenosis: A Patient-Specific Case, Adi A. Basri, Mohammad Zuber, Ernnie I. Basri, Muhammad S. Zakaria

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This study investigated the impact of paravalvular leakage (PVL) in relation to the different valve openings of the transcatheter aortic valve implantation (TAVI) valve using the fluid structure interaction (FSI) approach. Limited studies were found on the subject of FSI with regards to TAVI-PVL condition, which involves both fluid and structural responses in coupling interaction. Hence, further FSI simulation with the two-way coupling method is implemented to investigate the effects of hemodynamics blood flow along the patient-specific aorta model subjected to the interrelationship between PVL and the different valve openings using the established FSI software ANSYS 16.1. A 3D patient-specific …

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Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars With A Longer Single Post And Shorter Double Posts Of Different Sizes: An In Vitro Study, Arun Mayya, Rajaram Naik, Shreemathi S. Mayya, Maria P. Paul Jan 2020

Fracture Resistance Of Endodontically Treated Maxillary Premolars With A Longer Single Post And Shorter Double Posts Of Different Sizes: An In Vitro Study, Arun Mayya, Rajaram Naik, Shreemathi S. Mayya, Maria P. Paul

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Aim: The aim of this study was to determine if there is any difference in fracture resistance between different post sizes and lengths when more than one post is involved. Materials and Methods: Thirty extracted maxillary first premolars were endodontically treated and divided into three groups: In Group 1 (control group), no post space preparation was conducted and access cavities were restored with composite; in Group 2 (single post), post space preparation of 10 mm was carried out only in one of the canals; and in Group 3 (double post), post space preparation of 5 mm was conducted in both …

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Analysis Of Dedifferentiated Liposarcomas Emphasizing The Diagnostic Dilemmas, Bhagat Lali, Hema Kini, Shrijeet Chakraborti, Jyoti Kini Jan 2020

Analysis Of Dedifferentiated Liposarcomas Emphasizing The Diagnostic Dilemmas, Bhagat Lali, Hema Kini, Shrijeet Chakraborti, Jyoti Kini

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Introduction: Dedifferentiated liposarcoma (DDLPS) is defined as a progression of well-differentiated liposarcoma (WDLPS) to another nonlipogenic sarcoma. Since a variety of heterologous sarcomas can be encountered in dedifferentiation, clinical dilemmas arise. The present study analyzed the role of clinicopathologic and immunohistochemical (IHC) features in the diagnosis of DDLPS and its differentiation from mimics. Materials and Methods: A retrospective and prospective study was conducted wherein all cases of liposarcoma from 2012 to 2017 were reviewed. DDLPS cases were identified among pleomorphic lesions. Clinical and histopathological details for these cases were retrieved from medical records section and department archives. Histomorphology and immunohistochemistry …

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Swallowing Outcomes Post Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy For Head And Neck Cancer Patients Using Md Anderson Dysphagia Inventory: An Institutional Experience, Priyanka Shirish Alurkar, Anshul Singh, Krishna Sharan, Anusha Reddy Jan 2020

Swallowing Outcomes Post Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy For Head And Neck Cancer Patients Using Md Anderson Dysphagia Inventory: An Institutional Experience, Priyanka Shirish Alurkar, Anshul Singh, Krishna Sharan, Anusha Reddy

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Background: MD Anderson dysphagia inventory (MDADI) is a dysphagia-specific quality of life (QOL) questionnaire for patients with head and neck (H&N) cancer. Objectives: This study aimed at ascertaining the impact of dysphagia on the QOL of patients undergoing radiation therapy for H&N cancer with curative intent. Methods: This prospective observational study was conducted at a tertiary care hospital in India. Patients with H&N cancer meeting the selection criteria were enrolled in this study. The patients completed the MDADI questionnaire administered to them at the treatment completion and 3 to 6 months after the treatment. The chi-square test, Independent-samples t-test, and …

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A Case Of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Encircling The Arteria Maxillaris, Unnathi Nayak, Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar, Mangala M. Pai, B. V. Murlimanju Jan 2020

A Case Of Inferior Alveolar Nerve Encircling The Arteria Maxillaris, Unnathi Nayak, Rajanigandha Vadgaonkar, Mangala M. Pai, B. V. Murlimanju

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Here we report a case of inferior alveolar nerve (IAN), which had variability in its formation. IAN was formed by dual roots, which were branching out from the posterior division of mandibular nerve. The observed roots were forming a loop around the pterygoid part of arteria maxillaris (MA). One of the roots was superficial to the MA and the other was deep to it. It is believed that this type of morphological variation in the formation of IAN can have clinial implications, which include compression by adjacent structures and nerve entrapment. The knowledge of this variation is important to anaesthesiologists …

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Embryonic Mortality In Sheep: A Review, Pavitra Chundekkad, Barbara Błaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz Jan 2020

Embryonic Mortality In Sheep: A Review, Pavitra Chundekkad, Barbara Błaszczyk, Tomasz Stankiewicz

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Despite extensive research on the reproductive health of domestic animals, embryonic mortality continues to be a problem that brings about significant losses for both commercial breeding and scientific research. This review paper discusses the genetic and environmental factors that affect embryo mortality rates in sheep along with the different techniques developed to overcome this issue. Additionally, one of the objectives of this study is to emphasize the importance of the use of time-lapse cinematography and color Doppler ultrasonography as quick and reliable methods for early detection of pregnancy and embryonic death.

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A 167.18 Ppm/°C Temperature Coefficient, Area Efficient Voltage Reference Using Only Mos Transistors, Guru Prasad, Kumara Shama Jan 2020

A 167.18 Ppm/°C Temperature Coefficient, Area Efficient Voltage Reference Using Only Mos Transistors, Guru Prasad, Kumara Shama

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In this paper, design of a voltage reference circuit using only MOS transistors and without employing an operational amplifier is presented. A proportional to absolute temperature [PTAT] voltage and a PTAT current are designed then difference of the PTAT voltage and product of the PTAT current and resistor gives the temperature independent voltage. The advantages of both sub-threshold and strong inversion region operation of MOS transistors are exploited in the design. The voltage reference is implemented using standard CMOS 180 nm technology. The voltage reference provides a voltage of 224.3 mV consuming a quiescent current of 30 μA at room …

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