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Improvising The Audacity Of Case Report Suggestions For Developing Guidelines While Reporting Anatomical Variations, V. Dinesh Kumar, R. Rajprasath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Quantification Of Mast Cells In Reactive Oral Lesions – A Clue To The Morphologic Diversity, Saurabh Shekar, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (IFH), pyogenic granuloma (PG), peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), and peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) are common oral soft-tissue reactive lesions that correspond to excessive connective tissue proliferation as a reaction to trauma or irritational factors local to the oral cavity. These lesions have specific differences in their histopathologic appearances and behavior in spite of having common etiologic factors. Mast cells (MCs) are immune-regulatory cells that have an important role to play in oral inflammation and have also been associated with tissue remodeling and fibrosis in various disorders.

METHODOLOGY:

MCs were stained with toluidine blue in cases …

Maternal Mental Health And Its Influence On Infant Growth And Development A Systematic Review Of Observational Studies In South And East Asia, Shubhashree Venkatesh, J. Vindhya, Anita Nath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Maternal mental stress during pregnancy is an important public health concern. There is strong evidence from the Western world to support the presence of a significant association between maternal stress in pregnancy and adverse outcomes in the offspring. There are fewer studies from the South and East regions of Asia. The search was conducted according to the PRISMA criteria. Databases which included NCBI PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were used to search for relevant studies according to the eligibility criteria. Most of the studies have shown a significant relation between stress, depression, and anxiety during various stages of pregnancy with delayed …

Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula Our Experience, R. B. Nerli, Abhijit Musale, Shridhar C. Ghagane, Sushant Deole, Shivayogi E. Neelagund, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Neeraj S. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

One of the major complications of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) surgery is recurrent fistula formation. A repeat repair is undertaken after resolution of the inflammatory response to the initial procedure. We report our experience with recurrent VVF managed at our center.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We retrospectively reviewed the inpatient/outpatient case records of all women who underwent repair of recurrent VVF at our center. The age of the patient at initial presentation of VVF, cause of VVF, and site, size, position, and type of repair were noted.

RESULTS:

During the study period from January 2000 to December 2016, a total of …

Assessment Of Implementation Of The National Programme For The Prevention And Control Of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular Diseases, And Stroke At Subcenters Of Belagavi Taluka A Cross-Sectional Study, Vinayak H. Kashyap, M. S. Shivaswamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Mortality due to noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) has increased worldwide and, according to the World Health Organization report in 2012, 68% of mortality was due to NCDs. In India, deaths due to NCDs in 2008 were 5.3 million. A rapid health transition is being experienced in India with a rising burden of NCDs. The first point of contact of patients with health services is primary health-care (PHC) facilities, which are the most appropriate places for patient screening and early detection. The National Programme for Prevention and Control of Cancer, Diabetes, Cardiovascular diseases and Stroke (NPCDCS) was launched in 2010 in …

Do Noise Stress Impact To Addiction?, Sundareswaran Lognathan, Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Kuppusamy Mahesh Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Numerous studies have illustrated the impact of stress on addiction, its development, relapse vulnerability, and the dopamine mechanism. However, various studies on noise exposures as a stressor had been done, which could alter the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Noise exposure harmful effect and changes in the individual's health was at least consideration and were less noticed. This review elucidates the facts and consequences of noise exposure toward mesolimbic dopamine circuitry perceptible in addiction. Further, this review generates greater attention and awareness among people toward noise exposure influence on addiction and its relation with dopamine. The noise stress may act as a …

Trauma Center Is The Need Of The Hour, R. B. Nerli, Shridhar C. Ghagane

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Radiographic Findings In Adults With Chronic Cough In Nigeria, Falmata Audu Gubio, Ahmed Abubakar, Alhaji Modu Ali

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

A cough is the major functional mechanism which is responsible for the clearance of secretions from the respiratory tract and serves as an important defense mechanism, and chest X-ray is the commonly indicated examination in this category of patients for possible diagnosis and treatment.

AIMS:

This study aimed at evaluating the spectrum of findings among patients presented with a chronic cough in the tropics.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A prospective study design was used to obtain data over a period of 3 months (March–May 2018). Adult patients aged 18 years and above who presented to the department with indication of …

Awareness And Attitude Toward Household Poisons Among Medical And Nonmedical Students A Comparative Study, D. Priyanka, Gurudatta S. Pawar, Jayashree G. Pawar, Ashutosh Baliram Potdar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

There are innumerable things we use in our household on day-to-day basis. Many things that we use at home from cleaning products to cosmetics are toxic when we are not careful about them.

OBJECTIVES:

The study is carried out to assess and to compare the awareness and attitude of medical and nonmedical students toward household poisons and to bring awareness among the students and general public about household poisons.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A questionnaire containing 40 questions were given to the study category of students (300 students, 150 medical and 150 nonmedical), tabulated, and analyzed using SPSS 17.

RESULTS: …

Influence Of Occupation And Hand Dominance On The Thickness Of Pronator Quadratus Muscle Among Apparently Healthy Volunteers In A Nigerian Population, Anthony Chukwuka Ugwu, Benjamin Efiong Udoh, Alhaji Modu Ali, Mohammed Yusuf Mohammed, Umar Abubakar, Mohammed Abba

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was to sonographically measure and compare the pronator quadratus muscle thickness (PQMT) in apparently healthy volunteers between two occupational groups and to assess the influence of hand dominance on the PQMT.

METHODS:

A total of 180 apparently healthy volunteers were enrolled in the study. The volunteers were grouped into repetitive (90) and nonrepetitive (90) workgroups. They were scanned with a B-mode ultrasound machine and linear transducer.

RESULTS:

The mean PQMT was significantly higher (

P

< 0.05) in the repetitive workgroup than in nonrepetitive workgroups. Similarly, a significant difference in mean PQMT was observed between dominant and nondominant hands in the repetitive workgroups (

P

< 0.05).

CONCLUSION:

The mean PQMT among repetitive workgroup is significantly higher when compared with nonrepetitive workgroups in the study …

Fabricated Or Factitiously Induced Illness In A Neonate A Case Report And Review Of Literature, Hafsat Umar Ibrahim, Abdussalam Mohammed, Musa Gambo Takai, Fatima Usman, Zubaida Ladan Farouk

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Fabricated or factitiously induced illness (FII) is a form of child abuse in which a caregiver imposes an illness on a child for some attention or gains. These gains could be financial or psychological. It is also known as Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy. In our clinical setting, the patient load is usually high and documentation is not adequate. Most cases could go unnoticed or undiagnosed due to work pressure. The case highlights a neonate with multiple admissions due to induced, imposed, and exaggerated illnesses by a mother, to get financial and psychological attention from the husband. She was found to …

Substantiating Accuracy Of Goodsall's Rule In Fistula-In-Ano (Bhagandar) With Anatomical Consideration, Pradeep Shahajirao Shindhe, Ramesh Shivappa Killedar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The exact identification of the internal opening in the surgical treatment of anorectal fistulae is of basic importance for effective management, and the same concept was existed long back which was described by Acharya Sushruta in the context of Bhagandar (Arvachina and Parachina). In the current practice, the rule of Goodsall enables identification of the internal opening whether anterior or posterior with relation to its external opening.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this study is to substantiate the accuracy of Goodsall's rule and to establish rationality of the rule with anatomical consideration

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 53 operated …

Is Patient Modesty Being Honored Or Outraged In Clinical Practice? High Time To Introspect, Syed Esam Mahmood

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

An Aphasic Child With Behavioral Abnormality Landau–Kleffner Syndrome, Shatanik Sarkar, Chaitali Patra, Malay Kumar Dasgupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Acquired epileptic aphasia, otherwise known as Landau–Kleffner syndrome, is a childhood epilepsy syndrome, characterized by acquired aphasia, seizures, behavioral abnormalities, and abnormal electroencephalography (EEG), in various combinations. Sometimes, some intracranial pathologies, such as brain tumor, head injury, demyelination, and neurocysticercosis, have been found in association. Here, we report a case of a 5-year-old male child presenting with gradual loss of speech, behavioral abnormalities, such as hyperactivity, inattentiveness, and abnormal EEG findings, but without the classical seizures seen with this syndrome.

Prevalence Of Menopausal Symptoms Among Postmenopausal Women Of Urban Belagavi, Karnataka, Nidhi Pathak, M. S. Shivaswamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

According to the World Health Organization (1981), natural menopause is defined as no menses for 12 consecutive months with no obvious intervening cause. During the menopause, women may experience vasomotor, psychosocial, physical, as well as sexual dysfunction. Studies on menopausal issues and health demand priority in Indian scenario due to the growing population of menopausal women as a result of their increased life expectancy.

OBJECTIVE:

To know the prevalence of menopausal symptoms in the postmenopausal women aged 40–60 years.

METHODOLOGY:

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted between January 1, 2016, and December 31, 2016, using a predesigned, pretested, structured …

Knowledge And Practice Of Needlestick Injury Preventive Measures Among Nurses Of Sana'a City Hospitals In Yemen, Gawad M. A. Alwabr

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

A needlestick injury is an accidental skin-penetrating stab wound from a hollow-bore needle containing another person's blood or body fluid, leading to infection of diseases transmitted by blood such as hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, and human immunodeficiency virus. The purpose of this study is to assess the level of knowledge and practice of needlesticks injury prevention measures and to estimate the incidence of exposure to needlestick injury among nurses working in the governmental hospitals in Sana'a city, Yemen.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study among a random sample of nurses (

n

= 259) were conducted. A …

Effectiveness Of Planned Teaching Program On Home Management And Its Side Effects In Terms Of Knowledge Among Caregivers Of Patients Receiving Chemotherapy At Selected Tertiary Care Hospital, Belagavi, Jonathan Borges, Preeti Bhupali, Deepak Bagi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Cancer is most fatal disease, and the caregivers taking care of the cancer patients have a vital role to play in their health-care wellness. As chemotherapy is one of the treatments for cancer, the side effects of chemotherapy are very important to be manage at home by the caregivers. The most effective way of giving information to the caregivers was by giving a planned teaching programme (PTP) and enhancing their knowledge regarding home management and its side effects of chemotherapy.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge of caregivers of patients receiving chemotherapy; to administer …

A Clinical Study On Triphaladi Compound And Shunthyadi Eye Drop In The Management Of Computer Vision Syndrome, Shashi Prakash Gupta, D. B. Vaghela

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a group of symptoms which crop up from the extended viewing of the visual display terminals, when the demands of the task exceed the abilities of the viewer. The symptoms of CVS include eyestrain, dry eyes, burning sensation, headache, focusing difficulties, and neck and shoulder pain.

AIM:

This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of

Triphaladi

compound and

Shunthyadi

eye drops in the management of CVS.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this trial, forty patients were registered, of which 37 completed the treatment. In Group A, 18 patients had been prescribed

Triphaladi

compound internally and …

Clinical Evaluation Of Nasya Karma In Cervical Spondylosis Case Series, Sangeeta R. Tanwar, Anup B. Thakar, Rajkala Ramteke

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Cervical spondylosis is one of the most common degenerative, neurological conditions of the cervical spine by which a major part of population is affected. In today's mobile era, for higher achievements and ambitions, man is moving faster to Mars life and is more prone to degenerative disorders. Apart from age, other risk factors for cervical spondylosis include occupations that may cause more stress on neck, certain neck injuries, incorrect posture while sitting or walking, smoking, sedentary lifestyle and genetic factors. Modern therapies such as analgesics, muscle relaxants, steroids, physiotherapies, and even operative procedures are not fulfilling the patients' goal …

A Cadaveric Study “Measurements Of Tricuspid Valve Using Cardiac Sizer In The North Karnataka Region”, Supriya Premkumar, Suresh P. Desai, R. D. Virupaxi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

The right atrioventricular orifice is guarded by a complex called as tricuspid valve complex. The complex consists of atrioventricular orifice, annulus, leaflets, chordae tendineae, and papillary muscles. The right atrioventricular orifice passes the blood to the right ventricle in one-way direction, and this orifice is guarded by valve called as tricuspid valve. Tricuspid valve prevents the back flow of blood into the right atrium.

Materials and Methods:

This study was done on thirty human cadavers, which included 15 male and 15 female cadavers belonging to age group ranging from 50 to 70 years. Diameter of tricuspid valve was recorded …

Effect Of, Aryaa A. Ankalikar, A. H. M. Viswanathswamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Phytochemical investigations of hydroalcoholic extracts of

Vitex trifolia

Linn and

Solanum nigrum

Linn suggest the presence of flavonoids, terpenoids, and steroids and have been traditionally claimed to be useful in the treatment of inflammation, fever, edema, and tuberculosis.

Aim:

In the present study, hydroalcoholic extract of the plants was evaluated for its free radical scavenging capacity against hydroxyl, hydrogen peroxide, and nitric oxide radicals, and it's

in vitro

anti-inflammatory potential.

Materials and Methods:

Hydroalcoholic extracts of

V. trifolia

L. and

S. nigrum

L. were studied at different concentrations for their scavenging ability against free radicals and their ability to …

Knowledge Of Anganwadi Workers Regarding Different Components Provided By Integrated Child Development Scheme A Cross-Sectional Study, Prithutam Bhattarai, Padmaja R. Walvekar, Ashwini Narasannavar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Integrated child development service (ICDS) program was launched on October 02, 1975 and is the world's largest and unique program for early childhood care and development. It is working in urban and rural areas through Anganwadi centers. The beneficiaries that come under ICDS are 0–6 year's children, pregnant and lactating women, and adolescent girls. There are six core services provided by ICDS through Anganwadis. It is very essential to assess the knowledge of Anganwadi workers (AWWs) about different components of ICDS.

Objective:

The objective of the study was to assess the knowledge status of AWW regarding different ICDS components …

Multiple Regression In Fertility And Family Formation, Anushri Pradip Patil, Naresh Kumar Tyagi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

In the present study, attempt has been made to study the determinants of total fertility rate (TFR), by developing the model for TFR so to use TFR determinants for Family Welfare Planning and Programme implementation.

Methodology:

Principal component analysis was carried out to study the correlates of TFR of Indian states. Further, regression analysis was carried out to estimate TFR, using relevant determinants by studying its correlates and principal components.

Results:

Two principal components were: (i) “Social Status of Women” explaining 58% of variation comprised “infant mortality rate” with correlation coefficient (−0.95), “Percentage of Literacy of Female” (0.94), “Life …

Bibliometric Evaluation Of Published Indian Research On “Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices”, Sandeep Sachdeva, T. R. Sachdev, Ruchi Sachdeva

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Objective:

Evaluation of knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAPs) based published Indian research on selected parameters.

Methodology:

A bibliometric analysis of Indian KAP research manuscript published in journals indexed in PubMed for the last 2 years and/or published in Indian Journal of Community Medicine (IJCM) and Indian Journal of Public Health (IJPH) for the last 15 years (year 2000–2014) was undertaken under certain criteria.

Results:

PubMed (

n

= 196) revealed maximum KAP research undertaken from the states of Karnataka (16.8%) followed by Delhi (9.6%), Maharashtra (9.1%), and more than two states (11.7%). There was poor reflection with no publication of …

Visual And Instrumental Evaluation Of Reliability Of Clinical Ceramic Restoration With Dental Shade Guide By Two Distinct Observer Population An Observational Study, Dolly Gupta, Mahantesh Bembalagi, Raghunath Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Dental ceramics are the most natural appearing replacement material for missing tooth substance available in a range of shades and translucencies to achieve a life-like result. Ceramic restorations are fabricated with porcelain layers of different opacity, shade, and thickness to provide a natural appearance. Since the ceramic layer thickness is important for shade development, utmost precision and control are required for a predictable and reproducible result. Shade guides provided by various companies are of 2.5 mm thickness, but clinically all-ceramic crown restoration requires a maximum thickness of 1.5 mm.

Aim:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the …

Contraceptive Practice Among Married Women In Urban Areas Catered By A Medical College In Belagavi, Karnataka, K. Kruthika, Chandra S. Metgud, M. D. Mallapur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Population explosion is one of the most hazards to the development of India. The most effective way to control this is by reducing birth rate using contraception.

Objective:

To know the prevalence of contraceptive use among married women.

Methodology:

Community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among married women aged 15-44 years residing in three urban areas of Belagavi using predesigned and pretested questionnaire after obtaining informed consent.

Results:

The prevalence of contraceptive use in the present study was 353 (58.8%), among them 96 (16.0%) were condom user, 113 (18.9%) were using intrauterine device, 26 (4.3%) were practicing rhythm method, 20 …

Journey Of Dengue In Rajasthan In The Last 15 Years (2001-2015) With Special Reference To 2015, Monika Rathore, Amita Kashyap, Priyanka Kapoor

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Introduction:

Dengue is an underestimated and under-reported disease. We have analyzed the last 15 years data of dengue reported in Rajasthan with special reference to the year 2015 to assess the trends.

Materials and Methods:

This observational, descriptive study was conducted during January 2016-August 2016. Secondary data were collected from Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP) Cell, Directorate, Medical and Health, Jaipur, the website of National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme, Census 2011. Reports of P form and L form and line listing of dengue cases of 2015 were collected.

Results:

Rajasthan had 1452 laboratory-confirmed cases in 2001 and 1850 in …

Prevalence Of Adult Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Patients With Bipolar Affective Disorder A 1-Year Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Nitin Pattanshetti, Nanasaheb M. Patil, Bhimsain V. Tekkalaki

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Context:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly occurs in patients with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). However, there is a paucity of data concerning the prevalence of adult ADHD in BPAD from India.

Aims:

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) commonly occurs in patients with bipolar affective disorder (BPAD). However, there is a paucity of data concerning the prevalence of adult ADHD in BPAD from India. Hence, this study aimed to find out the prevalence of adult ADHD in bipolar disorder for better diagnosis and management and tried to find association with clinical and sociodemographic features.

Settings and Design:

The present 1 …

Osteoporosis Current State And Need For Screening With The Help Of Oral Health Physicians, Y. Udaya Sindhu, Abhishek Singh Nayyar, K. Siddhartha, B. Kartheeki, D. Bhargavi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Osteoporosis is characterized by low bone mineral density (BMD) and deterioration of bone structure resulting in an increased susceptibility to fractures of the hip, spine and wrist. Osteoporosis contributes to a great deal of morbidity and mortality and is a large burden to the health service. In the last four decades, numerous research teams have reported oral radiographic findings associated with osteoporosis. Digital orthopantomographs (OPGs), taken for routine dental evaluations, have a significant role in screening for initial osteoporotic changes. A number of mandibular cortical indices (MCIs) have, also, been developed to allow quantification of mandibular bone mass and identification …

Evaluation Of Salivary Nitric Oxide Levels In Caries-Free Children And Children With Early Childhood Caries An, Harsha Gope Assudani, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Anuradha Patil, Suma H. P. Sogi, Neha S. Dhariwal, Prachi Thakkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background and Objectives:

Early childhood caries (ECC) is one of the most prevalent diseases of childhood. Pediatric dentists must make conscious efforts to prevent this condition for optimal oral health. Normal salivary function is considered critical for the maintenance of a healthy oral cavity. Saliva provides an easily available, noninvasive medium for the diagnosis of wide range of diseases and clinical conditions. The objective of the present study was to estimate and compare salivary nitric oxide (NO) levels in caries-free children and children with ECC.

Methodology:

The children were divided into two groups. Group I comprised thirty caries-free children and …