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Comparative Evaluation Of Postoperative Pain After Single Sitting Pulpectomy Using Hand And Rotary Instrumentation In Primary Molars Of Children – A Randomized Control Study, Nivedita Saxena, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Pooja K. Dialani, Neha Kohli, Shweta Kajjari, Niraj S. Gokhale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

The aim of the study is to evaluate and compare postoperative pain after single sitting pulpectomy using hand and rotary instrumentation in the primary molars of children.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Sixty children of age 4–8 years were selected using standard sample size formula for the single sitting pulpectomy after fulfilling inclusion and exclusion criteria and all participants were equally divided into two groups. Single sitting pulpectomy procedure was carried out in both groups. In the control group, K files and in the experimental group Pro AF baby gold pediatric rotary files were used, followed by obturation with zinc oxide-eugenol …

Robotic Surgery In Otorhinolaryngology And Head-And-Neck Oncology, Santosh Kumar Swain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Robotic technology applications in the surgical and medical disciplines have been developed gradually over many years with few contributions from many sources. Over conventional open procedures, these technologies provide a variety of benefits, including enhanced cosmesis, lower morbidity, and higher surgical safety. In < 2 decades, robotic surgery in otorhinolaryngology has advanced fast. It has been utilized in the surgical treatment of several pathological lesions and has become the part of the standard care in the treatment of oropharyngeal malignancies. Robotic surgery provides improved visualization, instrumentation, and ergonomics in comparison to conventional approaches in otorhinolaryngology, although cost remains a concern. Future robotic surgery will use technological innovation to higher visualization, expand surgical access, and even augment surgical decision-making with artificial intelligence. In this review article, we discuss the history of robotic surgery, the use of robotic surgery in otorhinolaryngology and head-and-neck surgery, and advantages and disadvantages of robotic surgery.

Digital Literacy The Need Of The Hour In Medical Education During The Covid Pandemic Era, Abhinav Prakash Arya, Sarthak Das, Shikha Sahay, Archana Malik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Preventing Childhood Obesity By Discouraging Digital Marketing Of Food, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The global trends reveal that the currently available estimates of obesity have become almost three times when compared with the estimates in the year 1975. Even children have not been spared of this threat and close to 39 million children in the under-5 age group were overweight or obese. Even though a wide range of factors determines the prevalence of childhood overweight or obesity in a region, the findings of a recently released report from the European region have emphasized the digital marketing of foods rich in fats, salt, and sugars to children. There is no doubt that the food …

Community Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices For Protection Against The Malaria A Cross-Sectional Study In A Rural Area Of Aspirational District In Haryana, India, Abhishek Singh, Rajni Kumari Rai, Sanjeet Panesar, Vikas Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Malaria poses a great socioeconomic burden on humanity as it affects the majority of countries in the tropical and subtropical regions. The estimated number of malaria deaths stood at 445,000 in 2016, a similar to the previous year (446,000). This study was conducted with the aim to assess community knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) for protection against the malaria.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was community-based with a cross-sectional study conducted for 4 months in the 6 villages under the subcenter Sangail, with household as a sampling unit, and study participants were selected by randomized multistage sampling technique. A pretested, …

Model Rural Health Research Unit’S Ns1-Based Serosurveillance Recommends For Vector Control In Rural Villages Of Jaipur District, Rajasthan, India, Chetram Meena, Supriya Chouhan, Suresh Yadav, Mahendra Thakor, Suman Sundar Mohanty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Infectious diseases are important public health issues in India. Rajasthan state reported 20,749 numbers of dengue fever (DF) cases in 2021, which was 10.73% of the country’s total dengue cases.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of the study was to diagnose fever cases in the nearby villages of Model Rural Health Research Unit (MRHRU) through the use of its diagnostic facility and to mitigate the diseases using appropriate control methods.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a community health center (CHC)-based serosurveillance study. The study subjects were the patients who reported at the Outpatient Department of the CHCs Bhanpur Kalan …

Utilization Of Online Health Information By Smartphone Users Of An Urban Area Of Kancheepuram District, Tamil Nadu – A Cross-Sectional Study, Kalaivani Annadurai, Ragavi Vetrivel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Internet has become a popular first-hand source of information for preventive, promotive, and curatives services. Online health information seekers face a big challenge with unregulated flow of information from Internet.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:

To assess the utilization of online health information of smartphone users and to study the various determinants of utilization of online health information of smartphone users of an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among 216 adult smartphone users residing in an urban area of Thiruporur, Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu. Through a systematic random sampling method, …

Assessment Of Nutritional And Mental Health Status Of Institutionalized Geriatric People, K. Remitha Joyce, Sheila John, Sarah Jane Monica

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Health and nutritional assessment of the institutionalized geriatric population is essential in providing better health care.

OBJECTIVE:

To assess the institutionalized geriatric population’s nutritional and mental health status.

METHODOLOGY:

One hundred elderly people aged 60 years and above residing at Little Drops – Old Age Home, Mangadu, Kanchipuram District, Tamil Nadu, were selected for the study. General information was obtained using a structured interview schedule. Nutrient intake was assessed using the three day dietary recall method. Standard methods were used to measure anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical parameters. Mental health was assessed using the Depression, anxiety, and Stress Scale (DASS-42) …

Awareness Of Stroke In A Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Cross-Sectional Study, Saraswathi N. Tenagi, Aralikatte Onkarappa Saroja, Karkal Ravishankar Naik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The 2018 consensus statement of the Indian Stroke Association ranks stroke as the second leading cause of death in India, thus making it a public health challenge. The associated stigma and inadequate knowledge stand as a hurdle in early detection of the disease, which delays treatment leading to disabilities.

AIMS:

To assess the awareness of risk factors, warning symptoms, and treatment of stroke and its consequences.

METHODOLOGY:

This was a hospital-based cross-sectional study conducted between July 2019 and January 2020. Relatives of patients who came to the outpatient and inpatient departments of psychiatry in a tertiary care teaching hospital …

Innovation In Health Care – A Roadmap For This Paradigm Shift, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The increasing burden of disease, rising health-care costs, rise in the patients’ and public’s expectations, and aging population all emphasize the constraints in providing quality health care with limited resources. The ability to innovate will be the determining factor in the future of health-care organizations. The editorial gives an overview of the dimensions that come into play to develop an organizational culture or an innovation ecosystem in health science organizations.

Exploring Factors That Affect Learning Process Of High Achievers And Low Achievers And The Role Of Medical Teachers, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The syllabus in the medical curriculum is extremely vast, and in order to attain the intended learning competencies, students have to take intensive efforts to continue or expedite the learning process. Learning in itself is a complex process, as a number of factors play their part to ensure that a medical student can understand and apply the concepts or even perform the skills/procedures. In general, factors affecting the learning process have been broadly categorized into intrinsic (viz. Learning style) and extrinsic (such as learning environment and support from teachers). It becomes extremely crucial that teachers should be aware of these …

Age At Marriage And First Birth Interval A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis, Anushri Pradip Patil, Naresh K. Tyagi, Jang Bahadur Prasad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Age at marriage is one of the proximate determinants of fertility. Women with early age at marriage experiences early motherhood, associated with high fertility, low education, and rural residence accompanied with poverty. In the present study, an attempt has been made to evaluate age at marriage and factors affecting it and its effect on first birth interval (FBI) using systematic review and meta-analysis.

METHODOLOGY:

Inclusion criteria were availability of full- and free-text articles, published in English language, and current married age of mother being 13 years and above. PubMed and Google search was used for systematic review for the …

Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Stigma, Perceived Social Support, And Medical Adherence Among Hiv/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Children A Mediation Analysis, Varsha Singh, Anupriya, Swaran Lata

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The present study brings forward the relationship among HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) stigma, perceived social support (PSS), and medical adherence found among HIV/AIDS children.

METHODOLOGY:

A sample of 90 HIV/AIDS-affected children aged 10–18 years from motilal nehru hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India, was selected for the study. Participants were assessed HIV/AIDS stigma, pss, and medical adherence. The tools of descriptive statistics, correlational and regression analysis, and mediation analysis were performed to accomplish the desired objective of the study.

RESULTS:

Correlational analysis makes it evident that HIV/AIDS stigma is prominently negatively correlated to PSS (r (88) = −0.670, P …

Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Of Rational Use Of Medicines Among The Postgraduate Residents Of A Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital In North Karnataka A Facility-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Nishtha Malhotra, M. S. Shivaswamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The overuse, underuse, or misuse of medicines by the postgraduate residents results in wastage of scarce resources and widespread health hazards. “Rational use of medicines” (RUMs) would bring health care within the reach of the poor by reducing costs. This study was conducted to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practices of RUMs among the postgraduate residents of a tertiary care teaching hospital.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A facility-based cross-sectional study was conducted for a period of 6 months (November 2019–April 2020). With the help of universal sampling, a self-developed, prevalidated, semi-structured questionnaire was distributed to 200 residents, to obtain information …

Evaluation Of Efficacy Of 0.1% Of Chlorine Dioxide Mouthwash Against Oral Malodor – A Pilot Study, Prajakta Brahmankar, Shweta Shivayogi Hugar, Vinayak R. Kumbhojkar, Neelamma Shetti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Oral malodor, also known as halitosis or bad breath can be defined as an offensive odor that emerges from the oral cavity and can be easily detected by others. The etiology of halitosis is multifactorial and can include several intra- and extraoral factors such as gingivitis, periodontitis, chronic sinusitis, nasal inflammation, diabetes mellitus, lung carcinoma, liver insufficiency, cirrhosis, uremia, trimethylaminuria, and postnasal drip. Chlorine dioxide associated with chlorite anion results in the oxidative consumption of amino acids such as cysteine and methionine, which are precursors of volatile sulfur compounds (VSC). Thus, it can reduce the concentrations of VSCs which …

A Brief Overview Of Various Vaccines Against Ncovid19, Including Safety, Efficacy, Reported Cases, Clinical Trials, And Progress, Sumel Ashique, Shubneesh Kumar, Himanshu Kumar, Jayita Roy, Soumen Pal, Swagata Pal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Even if many countries are against it since vaccinations are not readily available, industrialized countries continue to make some vaccines designated under the World Health Organization's emergency use listing mandatory for entry into their countries. The first half of 2021 has seen the introduction of SARS-CoV-2 vaccinations in several countries, after the exceptional speed of vaccine development and testing in 2020. Using keywords in online databases such as Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Cochrane, and Embase, this systematic search was carried out. The findings were collected into a report. We were unable to do an adequate human study because we …

Influence Of Social Media In Research Boon Or Bane, Punnya V. Angadi, Harpreet Kour

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Need For Microlevel Reforms To Promote Research Studies By Medical College Faculties And Students, Gajanan D. Velhal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Moving Forward Toward The Goal Of Meningitis-Free World By 2030 Potential Strategies, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Meningitis is a life-threatening and incapacitating condition that has been associated with significant amounts of fear, predominantly because of the high case fatality rate. Meningitis is one of the vaccine-preventable diseases, nevertheless, we significantly lack in our efforts directed toward the containment of the infection when compared with other diseases for which vaccines are available. Acknowledging the magnitude of the disease, the ability of the infection to result in a fatal outcome, and the availability of potent and effective vaccines, the World Health Organization (WHO) has formulated a road map to contain meningitis infection. To conclude, meningitis is a global …

The Burden Of Neurological Disorders In India And Globally, Jamir Pitton Rissardo, Ana Letícia Fornari Caprara

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

The Coexistence Of Concha Bullosa And Nasal Septum Deviation In Adult Nigerians, Beryl Shitandi Ominde, Patrick Sunday Igbigbi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Concha bullosa (CB) with an associated nasal septum deviation (NSD) compromises the paranasal sinus drainage through the osteomeatal complex hence predisposing to sinus disease. This study aimed at elucidating the concomitant existence of CB and NSD in adult Nigerians.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Following institutional ethical approval, brain computed tomography images of 336 patients (199 males and 137 females) aged ≥ 20 years were analyzed for CB and NSD in the Radiology Department of a Teaching Hospital. Using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences software version 23, the prevalence of these variants was expressed in percentages, and their association …

Incorporating One Health Competencies Into The Medical Curriculum Need Of The Hour, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The manner in which a doctor approach patient care significantly depends on the way in which they were trained during their undergraduation period. The purpose of the current review is to explore the necessity to incorporate One Health competencies in the medical curriculum and devise a framework for the same. An extensive search of all materials related to the topic was carried out on the PubMed search engine and a total of 14 articles were selected based on their suitability with the current review objectives. Keywords used in the search include One Health and medical education in the title alone …

Engaging A Self-Directed Learning Session Myths And Facts, Sheetal Harakuni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Unintended Pregnancy And Gender-Based Violence In Settings Experiencing Humanitarian Crisis, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Pregnancy is a physiological condition and is expected to bring joy to the lives of individuals and their family. The available global estimates suggest that almost 50% of the reported pregnancies around the world are unintended. We must note that unintended pregnancies pose a major health risk to women, including a higher risk of maternal deaths, and adverse health and financial outcomes for family and society. Moreover, it is a fact that the delivery of contraceptive services, measures targeting sexual and reproductive health needs of women, and access to life-saving health services during humanitarian crisis takes a toll. In general, …

Perception Of Teaching Faculty About Medical Council Of India-Mandated Foundation Course, Sujata Sethi, Piyush Verma, Vivek Srivastava, Prashant Kumar, Kundan Mittal, Rakesh Mittal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Apropos of the initiative by the Medical Council of India (MCI), a month-long Foundation Course was implemented in our institute for the Phase 1 MBBS batch (2019). The index study was carried out to assess the perceptions of faculty members teaching Phase 1 MBBS students about the usefulness and effectiveness of this course, and their suggestions for further improvement.

METHODOLOGY:

The study was conducted online using a predesigned, pretested questionnaire in the form of Google Forms. A total of 41 faculty members were invited to participate in the study.

RESULTS:

Thirty-six faculty members responded, i.e. a response …

Effectiveness Of Music Therapy On Anxiety Among Antenatal Mothers With Pregnancy-Induced Hypertension, Jyoti, Molly Babu, Sarita Shokanda, Shatrughan Pareek

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Every pregnancy is special and each and every pregnant woman must receive special care. It was estimated, by the WHO that deaths due to hypertensive disorders of pregnancy represented 13% of all maternal deaths. The study was conducted with an aim to assess the effect of music therapy on anxiety among antenatal mothers with pregnancy-induced hypertension (PIH).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A true experimental research approach with Pretest posttest control group design was adopted for the study. Simple random sampling technique was applied to select 60 participants (30 experimental and 30 controls) but assignment of participants to the respective group …

Knowledge And Attitude About Medical Ethics Among Undergraduate Medical Students - A Cross Sectional Comparative Study, Vibha Rani

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

Knowledge of ethics has a significant influence on the professionalism and moral qualities of doctors and also helps them to face ethical issues. The first step in incorporating ethics on a bigger scale in our curriculum will be to determine the level of the basic knowledge and attitude among medical students on ethics. Hence, this study was planned at a medical college among students to evaluate the level of knowledge and attitude about medical ethics.

Objectives:

The objective of the study was to assess and to compare the level of knowledge and attitude about medical ethics among students and …

Workplace-Based Assessment For Improving Clinical Performance A Shift From Assessment Of Learning To Assessment For Learning In Medical Education, Deepti M. Kadeangadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Mobile And Medical Education Points To Ponder, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The field of medicine is advancing with each day and therefore the process of producing a competent medical professional becomes a significant one. The findings of multiple studies have revealed that a significant proportion of medical students are using their phones for the purpose of acquisition of knowledge and information and that too whenever they need it. The mobile phones in the field of medical education can be broadly used in two ways, namely the use of internet and various application, and the use of those items that have been stored in phones for ready reference by the students. Furthermore, …

Assessment Of Different Risk Factors Associated With Sars-Cov-2 Infection Among Young Adults Of A Relatively Vulnerable District Of West Bengal, India A Retrospective Study, Tanusri Biswas, Saswati Chattopadhyay, Arindam Dasgupta, Aroni Chatterjee, Debsopan Roy, Suhrita Paul

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The observed increased infectivity among young adults in the last few months has made it evident that the SARS-CoV-2 is not only capable of infecting younger adults but can also exhibit severe symptoms in them. The exact role of different risk factors in case of COVID infected young is still very much under debate.

OBJECTIVE:

In this study, we tried to identify different epidemiological and clinical risk factors which might be responsible for increasing the chance of infection among young adults with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 198 young adults from 18 to 29 years …