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Epidemiological Profile Among Young Patients (≤45 Years) Suffering From Acute Myocardial Infarction In A Tertiary Care Center In Goa, Shubham Kumar, Bhargav Pandurang Sawant Dessai

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

The incidence of myocardial infarction (MI) is increasing among the young population in India. Change in lifestyle is the main reason for such an increase in prevalence. Although MI in young is less severe than in old patients, it causes a significant morbidity to the individual. Young MI has the potential of being a major public health problem in our country and its complications can cause major morbidity and mortality. Hence, it is necessary to understand the prevalence of risk factors in order to improve our strategies for the prevention and management of young MI.

AIM:

To study profile …

Maternal And Fetal Outcomes Among Pregnant Women With Cardiac Disease Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital A Prospective Observational Study, Hema Sharanagouda Patil, Jyothi Kotireddy, Abhijeet B. Shitole, Sharanagouda S. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Pregnancy in women with cardiac disease is associated with an increased risk for adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes and the present study evaluated maternal and fetal outcomes of pregnancies complicated by cardiac disease.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

An observational prospective study was conducted among 105 pregnant women with cardiac disease attending a tertiary care hospital from February 1, 2017, to January 31, 2018, and followed 30 days postpartum. Data on maternal and gestational age, nature of the underlying cardiac lesion, comorbidities, cardiac intervention, and medication were recorded. Up until 28 weeks, the patients were checked every 2 weeks by an …

Estimation Of Serum Uric Acid In Patients Of Acute Myocardial Infarction, Devendra Nath Mishra, Rajesh Kumar Singh, Hari Prasad, Anuj Dwivedi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Acute myocardial infarction (AMI), often known as a heart attack, is a medical emergency that is the top cause of mortality for both men and women worldwide. Recent evidence suggests that it is caused by the sudden blockage of a coronary artery by a blood clot, also known as coronary thrombosis. Due to the regional impending of blood supply, heart muscles become damaged. Uric acid has been shown in large cohort studies to be an important independent risk factor for cardiovascular mortality. As serum uric acid (SUA) is an early predictor hence study will help to devise a better …

Adverse Drug Reactions To First-Line Antituberculosis Drugs At Four Dots Centers In Goa, India, Rupchandra Navelkar, Ian Antao Pereira, Frederick Satiro Vaz

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Major adverse drug reactions (ADRs) can cause significant morbidity and can compromise the treatment regimen. This can result in substantial additional cost due to added outpatient visits to the health facility or laboratory investigations or hospitalization in serious instances. Treatment is often prolonged with additional challenge of compliance. Hence, there is a need to monitor and manage these ADRs timely for better patient care and outcome. This study was carried out with the objective of studying the pattern of ADRs due to first-line antitubercular drugs and to carry out the causality and severity assessment of the reported ADRs.

METHODOLOGY: …

Evaluation Of Functional Disability In Cervical Radiculopathy Patients, Shreya Singh, Prachi Khandekar Sathe, Abhinav Sathe, D. Vijay Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

The main aim of this study was to evaluate functional disability in patients with cervical radiculopathy. Our second aim was to compare neck disability between males and females.

METHODS:

The study included 35 participants of both sexes, in which 21 were female and 14 male. We have used three scales for the evaluation of neck disability: (1) Cervical radiculopathy Impact Scale (CRIS), (2) Neck Pain and Disability (NPAD) Scale, and (3) Copenhagen Neck Functional Disability (CNFD) Scale.

RESULTS:

The mean scores of CRIS were 14.35 ± 15.59 in males and 33.22 ± 17.58 in females. The NPAD Scale scores …

A Study Of Dermatophytosis In Patients Attending Dermatology Outdoor Patient Department At A Tertiary Care Center, Vaibhavi Vijay Nanoty, Priyanka Kishanbhai Patel, Rajesh Mahadeo Trimukhe, Milind Ramchandra Ubale, Debapriya Das Choudhury, Pradnya R. Joshi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE:

Dermatophytosis is a superficial fungal infection of keratinized tissue caused by dermatophytes. The dermatophytes are included in three fungal genera:

Epidermophyton, Microsporum,

and

Trichophyton

. The infections caused by dermatophytes are known as ringworm or tinea infections. Although there are increasing numbers of antifungals available for the treatment of dermatophytes, some cases and relapses have been unresponsive to treatment. The aim and objectives of the present study are to identify the dermatophyte species causing superficial fungal infections and study their susceptibility to antifungals.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 60 clinically diagnosed cases of dermatophytosis of patients …

Prevalence Of Near-Miss Events And Its Impact Among Medical Students Using Bikes And Cars In Chennai A Cross-Sectional Study, Janakiram Marimuthu, S. Pravinraj

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

The WHO's Global Status Report on road safety 2015 indicates that worldwide the total number of road traffic deaths has plateaued at 1.25 million per year, with the highest road traffic fatality rates in low-income countries. Urgent action is needed to achieve the determined target for road safety, reflected in the newly adopted 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development (goals 3 and 11), and halving the global number of deaths and injuries from road traffic crashes by 2020.

AIM:

This present study aims to estimate the prevalence of near-miss events among medical students using bikes and cars in Chennai.

MATERIALS …

Clinical And Histopathological Correlation Of Unilateral Nasal Mass – A Retrospective Observational Study, Raghunath Shanbag, J. S. Arunkumar, Shraddha Pai, Santosh S. Garag, G. Y. Pooja, Umesh R. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Nasal obstruction and nasal discharge are the most common symptoms in otorhinolaryngology practice; they may be unilateral or bilateral. Unilateral persistent nasal obstruction may indicate the presence of sinonasal lesion that could be inflammatory or neoplastic. Biopsy and histopathological examination of the nasal mass will give the definitive diagnosis, which was correlated with the clinical diagnosis.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study was conducted retrospectively in a tertiary health care center after collecting the data of patients who underwent biopsy or surgical excision of unilateral nasal mass during 6 years period from January 2015 to December 2020. A total of …

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 …

Comparative Photoelastic Stress Analysis Between All-On-Four Implant-Supported Cobalt-Chromium Framework And Carbon Fiber Reinforced Framework With Varying Cantilever Lengths - An, Rutvi Shah, Anandkumar Patil, Akhil Deshpande, Swapnil Shankargouda

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

In implant prosthodontics, metal frameworks are used to rigidly spilt the implants together to provide rigidity and stiffness to the prosthesis. However, due to the limitations associated with the metal framework fabrication, the recent advances have made it possible to fabricate metal-free implant-supported prostheses using fiber-reinforced composite frameworks.

AIM:

This study aimed to evaluate and compare photoelastic stresses between all-on-four implant-supported cobalt-chromium (Co-Cr) framework and the carbon fiber-reinforced composite (CFRC) framework at varying cantilever lengths.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Two photoelastic models of an edentulous mandible were fabricated according to the all-on-four concept. Following this, frameworks with a bilateral cantilever …

Comparative Evaluation Of Antifungal Efficacy And Potency Of Soft Liners Incorporated With Powder Extracts Of, Rahul Suresh Jaiswal, Hema Kanathila, Ritiha C. Uppin

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Denture relining materials are soft and resilient materials used in the treatment of patients with denture soreness. Studies have concluded that rugged surface of the liners allows the sticking of the

Candida albicans

and later gives rise to a condition called denture-induced stomatitis.

AIMS:

The aim of this study is to evaluate and compare the antifungal efficacy and potency of denture soft liners incorporated with powder extract of

Lawsonia inermis

and

Withania somnifera

on the growth of

C. albicans

.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 105 samples were taken in this

in vitro

study and was divided into …

Evaluation And Comparison Of Antibacterial Effects Of A Licorice Gel And Chlorhexidine Gel On, Alpana Andrews, Neelamma Shetti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Periodontitis is known to cause inflammation and progressive breakdown of tooth-supporting structures. The treatment for periodontitis includes scaling and root planing that effectively removes the disease causing plaque and antimicrobial agents such as chlorhexidine (CHX) used as an adjunct to maintain the healthy state of tissues. However, these antimicrobial agents have unpleasant side effects that have led researchers toward discovering, isolating, and developing natural herbal plant extracts as effective antimicrobial agents. Hence, the purpose of the study was to assess and compare the antimicrobial activity of the one such herbal plant extract

Glycyrrhiza glabra

(licorice) gel and CHX gel …

Repeatability Of Arterial Pulse-Based Diagnosis ( An Observation Study, Usharani S. Sanu, B. S. Prasad, Rudramma R. Hiremath, Sunil S. Vernekar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Naadi pariksha

is a historical diagnostic skill of physicians to examine the state of

dosha (dosha avasta)

in patients. Although this is a commonly used examination, there is still a need for standardization in the collection of data and reliability of the diagnostic technique. Considerable researchers have been conducted on the pulse classification based on its characters but this study was conducted to analyze the repeatability of arterial pulse-based diagnosis

(Naadi pariksha)

by test–retest method in a single group.

AIM:

The study aims to test and retest the repeatability of the arterial pulse-based diagnosis. The naadi parameters such as …

Echocardiographic Assessment Of The Right Ventricular Function In Acute Myocardial Infarction, S. B. Lohitashwa, Srinidhi Hegde, Kiran Varghese, M. A. Srilakshmi, Sreekantha Sudaraghavan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Assessment of the right chamber function has not given much importance; this could be due to complex structure, asymmetric shape, and difficulty in visualization, and resulted in poor understanding of the impact of the right ventricular (RV) function on prognosis. Echocardiography commonly used and most readily available investigation modality for the assessment of the right ventricular function.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the relation between RV function and left ventricle (LV) dysfunction and Killip class in acute myocardial infarction (AMI) exclusive of RV infarction.

MATERIAL AND METHODS:

A total of 21 consecutive patients …

Value Of Interdisciplinary Approach In The Management Of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Periodontitis, And Tooth Loss Narrative Review, Sunila Bukanakere Sangappa, Harsha Mysore Babu, Sona Elizabeth Chacko, Ashwini Jithendra, M. Srinath Kenkere

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The effects of diabetes mellitus (DM) Type 2 and periodontitis have been studied for several years. In this review, the bidirectional effects on both these chronic inflammatory diseases have been evaluated. Both the diseases are known to exacerbate the pathophysiology of each other and reduce the quality of life of individuals suffering from these conditions with added risk factors. Increased blood sugar levels act adversely on dental plaque and the immune system causing inflammation leading to periodontitis and bone loss which in turn affects insulin sensitivity. Identifying and treating one of these conditions will help in reducing the severity of …

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 …

Human Monkeypox Pandemic In 2022, Rathinasamy Muthusami, Kandhasamy Saritha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

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.

Urgent Measures Needed To Assess The Mental Health Situation Of Medical Professionals, H. Shafeeq Ahmed

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Complexities Of Immune- Regulation In Covid- 19, Harish Gupta

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.

Multidisciplinary Approach In The Management Of Large Infected Periapical Cystic Lesion In The Mandibular Anterior Region With Platelet-Rich Fibrin, Kiranmayi Thote, P. V. Reddy, P. Aproova Venkata Teji, Shivayogi M. Hugar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Periapical cysts are considered as the most prevalent odontogenic cystic lesions of the jaws. These cystic lesions are usually asymptomatic; however, once infected, they result in tumefaction of the affected region. Current noninvasive diagnostic methods such as computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and cone-beam computed tomography help in accurate assessment of size and nature of these lesions, which determine proper treatment planning and prognosis of the affected tooth. Management of these cystic lesions depends upon their extent. Periapical localized cysts can be managed by nonsurgical root canal therapy, whereas large periapical cysts require multidisciplinary approach involving an endodontist and an …

A Battery Where It Should Not Be, Anil S. Harugop, Mansi A.R. Venkatramanan, Lakshmi Goswami, S. Puneeth Nayak

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The shiny and attractive nature of objects such as button batteries or coins draws children toward them. It is vital to correctly identify such foreign bodies and promptly remove them without causing any fragmentation or damage as that may cause the electrolyte within the battery to leak and further corrode the mucosa. Here, we present the case of a 5-year-old girl referred from a community hospital with a foreign object in the nose and how it was managed in a timely and successful manner.

Eosinophilic Granuloma With Metachronous Actinomycosis – A Case Report With Literature Review, Kavya Soundararajan, Sudeendra Prabhu, Pallavi Sabarad, Riaz Abdulla

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Eosinophilic granuloma (EG) is a type of histiocytosis X with uncertain etiology. The lesion manifests as single or multiple areas of bone destruction with mild-to-severe pain or may be asymptomatic in some cases. In this article, a case of EG with actinomycosis is reported which occurred in an 11-year-old male in the left buccal vestibule extending from 22 to 24. Histopathologically, it showed dense, cellular infiltrate in the connective tissue composed of abundant eosinophils intermixed with atypical cells. After 4 months, the same patient reported with a recurrence in the palatal region. Histopathologically, the section showed some colonies of actinomycosis …

Trends And Analysing The Correlation Of Population Density And Percentage Of Population Suffered From Covid-19 - A Linear Regression Model, Kamlesh Garg, Aarushi Mathur, Surinder Kumar, Ruchika Nandha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Since the emergence in December 2019, coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has impacted several countries and made it a worldwide pandemic. It is assumed that chances of transmission of infection of COVID-19 are increased if the population of a particular area is dense as it is a highly contagious disease and measures like social distancing could not be followed. The objectives of this study were as follows: to compare the trend of confirmed, recovered, deceased cases and recovery and death rate of COVID-19 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2) infection in the top 5 worst-hit states of India with National Capital …

Rhinoscleroma – Still A Predominant Entity Managed By Rubber Tube Recanalization, A. S. Harugop, S. Puneeth Nayak, Yashita Singh, Rahul Gulaganji

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Rhinoscleroma is a chronic granulomatous infection affecting the nasal cavity and nasopharynx primarily. It results in functional and esthetic sequelae in patients. A patient presented to us with chronic extensive vestibular stenosis with external deformity of the nose. The patient underwent multistaged diagnostic nasal endoscopy with biopsy and recanalization using a sterile rubber catheter which showed significant clinical improvement. This case demonstrates that medical advancements have enabled a quicker diagnosis of rhinoscleroma and recanalization still remains an essential entity in managing the sequelae of rhinoscleroma.