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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 …

A Need For Research Implementation In Undergraduate Curriculum, Anita Teli

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Rare Case Of Diabetes Mellitus, Sensorineural Hearing Loss, And Refractory Megaloblastic Anemia Slc19a2 Mutation, Tanmaya Metgud, Sujata Jali, Mahesh Kamate, Abhilasha Sampagar, Nishant Mittal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Reporting a rare and treatable case of thiamine responsive Megaloblastic Anemia with Sensori-neural Hearing Loss with Diabetes Mellitus in a 6 year old child due to SLC19A2 mutation. Simple thiamine treatment is cost effective and can reverse this disorder except hearing loss.

Comparison Of Effectiveness Of Silver Zeolite As An Antimicrobial Agent In Acrylic And Silicone Soft Liners In Complete Denture Patients An, Bishakha Singh, Mahantesh Bembalagi, Jyoti M. Nagmoti, Raghunath Patil, Abhijit Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Soft liners (SLs) are easily colonized and infected by

Candida

species and bacteria, leading to denture-induced stomatitis. Hence, it is essential that the SLs be taken care of. To serve such a purpose, antimicrobial zeolites have been incorporated. Limited

in vitro

evidence suggests that silver zeolite (SZ) is a potentially effective antimicrobial agent. Hence, this study aims to analyze and compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of SZ when added to two different types of SLs

in vivo

for 28 days in complete denture patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of SZ as an antimicrobial …

Prevalence Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Among Type-Ii Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Kles Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Mrc A Cross-Sectional Study, Aniruddh Tiwari, Ramesh S. Mudhol

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important healthcare concern in the modern world. This disease and its complications can affect virtually every system in the human body. A possible complication of DM is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).

AIM:

The current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of SNHL among the patients of type-2 DM attending the hospital as well as to correlate the severity of hearing loss to the duration of diabetes and the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. A total of 125 known cases of type-2 DM were included in the study.

METHODOLOGY:

For each patient, a detailed history was …

Anaerobic Bacteriological Profile Of Leukorrhea In Reproductive Age Group Women, G. S. Spurthi, Sharada C. Metgud, Metgud Shridevi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Leukorrhea is one of the most common complaints of women in their reproductive age group attending the OBG OPD and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is its most common cause.

AIM:

of the study was to isolate and identify the anaerobic bacteria causing leukorrhea.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a cross sectional study conducted in a medical college and tertiary care hospital, on 250 married women in their reproductive age group attending the OBG OPD with complaints of leukorrhea. High vaginal swabs were collected from these women and BV was diagnosed using Amsel's clinical composite criteria. Anaerobic bacteria were isolated from …

Comparative Evaluation Of The Dimensional Accuracy Of Cast Partial Denture Frameworks Fabricated By Conventional Technique And Light-Cure Wax Technique An, Rijuta Virmani, Anandkumar G. Patil, Raghunath Patil, Prashant A. Karni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Removable partial dentures are an economical way of replacing lost structures, especially in cases where FPD or implants are not possible. Metal alloys by the conventional lost-wax technique are the most common way of fabricating such dentures which can be done by using either conventional casting wax or light-cure wax.

PURPOSE:

The objective of this study is to evaluate and compare the dimensional accuracy of cast partial denture frameworks fabricated using conventional casting wax and light-cure wax.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This

in vitro

studied was carried out in the Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridges, and Department of …

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 …

Effect Of School-Based Intervention Program For Children With Obesity A Randomized Control Trial, Deepa C. Metgud, Apeksha A. Hungund, Archana A. Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Obesity in childhood is a major health issue that is seen in both developed and developing countries. Childhood obesity is associated with high risk of adulthood obesity and a series of health problems such as insulin resistance, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, type II diabetes mellitus, sleep apnea, and psychosocial problems. With the social development and changes in lifestyles, currently children and adolescents are lacking physical activity.

METHODOLOGY:

This study was a randomized control trial. One thousand one hundred and sixty-five students were screened aged 6–12 years. Among the screened children, 32 obese children were recruited in the study and randomly allocated …

To Evaluate The Effect Of Probiotics On The Prevalence Of Oral Candida Organisms In Denture Wearers An, Deepali Jagadeesh Rane, Ramesh Nayakar, Sheetal Harakuni, Raghunath Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:

Candida

species are the major human fungal pathogens that cause both mucosal and deep-tissue infections. Fungal infections have been successfully treated by systemic antifungal agents for a very long time. The toxicity of available antifungals and resistance to these drugs are a concern; thus, the use of probiotics has emerged as an alternative therapeutic technique for treating

Candida

infections.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of probiotics on the prevalence of oral

Candida

organisms in denture wearers with different age groups.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Sixty completely edentulous denture wearers were divided into …

Comparison Of Stress Distribution On Bone And Mini-Implants During A Three-Dimensional Finite Element Analysis, Ankita Anil Ringane, Rohan Hattarki

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

In fixed orthodontic treatment, space closure is one of the most challenging aspects. The common method of

en-masse

retraction in sliding mechanics is the use of the elastomeric chain and power arm. Recently, titanium mini-implants are used as absolute sources of orthodontic anchorage. Lingual and labial bracket placement influences the pattern of tooth movement, but the stress that occurs around the teeth, the mini-implants, and the surrounding bone can be accurately mapped using a three-dimensional (3D) finite element method.

AIM:

The aim of this study was to evaluate the stress distribution on bone and mini-implants during

en-masse

retraction of …

Effect Of Uphill, Level, And Downhill Walking On Cardiovascular Parameters Among Young Adults, Samir Adhikari, Parwati P. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Uphill walking and downhill walking are the different forms of walking which causes cardiovascular changes in the body. By changing the gradient of the treadmill, we can change the severity of exercise by keeping the speed constant.

AIM:

This study aims to evaluate the cardiovascular changes during uphill, level, and downhill walking in young adults.

STUDY DESIGN:

This was an experimental study

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Twenty participants (15 males and 5 females) having normal body mass index were made to walk on the treadmill at different gradients of −15%, 0%, and +15% at a preferential speed for a constant …

Cutaneous Manifestations In Neonates A 1-Year Cross-Sectional Study In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Swathi Shivakumar, B. S. Manjunathswamy, Tanmaya Metgud, Bhavana Doshi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Skin lesions in neonatal period range from transient self-limiting conditions to serious dermatoses requiring specific therapies. They can cause significant psychological distress to parents. The awareness of the fact that most of these conditions are benign and transient is important so that parents can be reassured. Since studies on neonatal dermatoses are limited, this study has been planned to know the spectrum of cutaneous lesions in neonates, both physiological and pathological.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

All neonates <28 days old, attending KLEs Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and MRC, Belgaum, were recruited into the study. Newborns admitted in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit were excluded from the study. A written informed consent was obtained from the mother. The study design was nonrandomized cross-sectional study. A sample size calculation was done using the Chi-square test. Analysis of data was performed by STATA 11.2. An Ethical Committee clearance was obtained before the start of the study.

RESULTS:

One hundred and four neonates were enrolled in the study, out of which 49 (47%) neonates were male and 55 (53%) were …

Pattern Of Drug Resistance In Hospital-Acquired Pneumonia In A Tertiary Care Hospital Cross-Sectional Study, Ramitha Ravi Malgere, Bhagyashri B. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) is associated with the highest mortality rate of 35%–50% globally and is the second or the third most frequent nosocomial infections.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aims of the study were to know the pattern of drug resistance in HAP, study the clinical profile, and treatment outcome in HAP.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was performed from January 2016 to December 2016. A total of 100 patients who developed HAP were enrolled in the study. Totally 88 patients had positive bacterial culture growth and 12 patients had no growth or fungal growth. Hence, 88 patients were …

Retrospective Analysis Of All Patients Undergoing Blood Transfusion In Obstetrics At A Tertiary Care Hospital, Belgaum A Cross-Sectional Study, Deshpande Madhushree, Mrityunjay C. Metgud, Kamal Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVES:

This study was conducted to know the various indications of blood transfusion (blood and blood products) in obstetrics and to know transfusion reactions if any.

METHODOLOGY:

This study was done from September 2014 to September 2015 in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, KLE Dr. Prabhakar Kore Charitable Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi. All women who received blood and blood product transfusion for any obstetric cause during this period were analyzed to know the indications for transfusion and to know transfusion reactions.

RESULTS:

A total of 204 women received blood and blood products transfusion in this study. The …

The Downsides Of Industry-Funded Development Of New Therapeutics, Mir Shoeb Ulla Adil, Ruqiya Sultana

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Clinical trials are a series of studies that help evaluate the safety and efficacy of a newly discovered drug. Although government funds around 80% of basic research to discover new drugs, it does not sponsor clinical trials at a competent level. Most of the trials are financially supported by pharmaceutical companies which arecertainly a worthwhile contribution to drug discovery, but it also influences the outcome of a clinical trial by ensuring acceptable government policies. Studies revealed that industries often practice selective reporting where unfavorable results are concealed, and positive outcomes are over-published, thereby misleading policies and future research. These downsides …

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.

Bed Wetting, R. B. Nerli

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Case Of A Nodular Ear, Astuty Apurwa, Palak Jayesh Sheth, Nitin Nadkarni, Sharmila Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Angiolymphoid hyperplasia with eosinophilia is a benign condition which presents as vascular nodules or plaques, which are often multiple and grouped, located in the head and neck region, especially around the ears. It is associated with arteriovenous shunts in many cases, and they may be painful, pruritic, or pulsatile. On histology, it is characterized by proliferation of blood vessels with epithelioid cells surrounding the larger vessels and accompanied by eosinophils. Various treatment modalities have been described. Here, we present the case of a 30-year-old female with angiomatous nodules over the left ear, which were successfully treated.

Necessity To Invest In Research And Development Activities To Combat The Threat Of Antimicrobial Resistance World Health Organization, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Ayurvedic Management Of A Case Report, Mahesh P. Savalagimath, Jyoti Rani, Santosh F. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Vicharchika

(Eczema) is a type of

kshudrakustha

often encountered by Ayurvedic Dermatologists characterized with symptoms, namely,

kandu

(itching),

srava

(discharge),

Pidaka

(vesicles), and

Shyava varna

(discoloration).

Vicharchika

is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentations. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. Main line of treatment for

vicharchika

in Ayurveda is

Shodhana

and

shaman oushadhis

. A patient approached to outpatient department with chief complaints of discharge, edema, and erythematous skin lesions with intense itching at the ankles and dorsum of both foot, dorsal aspect of the hands, and on cheeks …

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.

Neuro-Behcet's Disease A Report Of Three Clinically Distinct Cases From North-West India, Chandramohan Sharma, Banshilal Kumawat, Kaushik R. Rana, Tarachand Saini

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Behcet's disease (BD) is a multisystem inflammatory disorder with various neurological manifestations common in the Middle-East countries but scarcely reported in the Indian literature. We report three patients of neuro-BD with different neurological manifestations. Two cases presented as cerebral venous sinus thrombosis and the third case as pachymeningitis. It should be included in the differential diagnosis of any neurological disorder with a diagnostic dilemma as it is potentially treatable condition.

A Study To Evaluate Cardiovascular Responses By Using Treadmill And Ergometer Bicycle Exercise In Young Adults, Alok Kumar Yadav, Jayasheela G. Bagi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:

Exercise is inevitable to keep good health status, advised for health promotion, diagnosis of diseases, and rehabilitation. Different types of exercise are performed as exercise tolerance, but tolerance is not same for every individual. Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the cardiovascular responses for three different intensities of exercise using treadmill and bicycle ergometer at fixed heart rate (HR) value in young healthy adults.

METHODS:

After obtaining the ethical clearance from the Institutional Ethical Committee, a total of 130 participants were screened and 48 randomly selected male and female individuals with age group of …

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 …

To Compare Efficacy Of Bupivacaine And Bupivacaine With Dexamethasone For Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block In Patients Undergoing Upper-Limb Surgeries A One -Year Randomized Controlled Trial, Shwetank Rai, K. S. Kedareshvara

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

Brachial plexus block is a viable alternative to general anaesthesia as it provides adequate muscle relaxation, excellent intraoperative and post operative analgesia. Dexamethasone, a synthetic glucocorticoid was combined with local anaesthetics to study the effects . This study was conducted to compare the onset and duration of sensory and motor block following administration of either bupivacaine and bupivacaine- Dexamethasone in patients undergoing upper limb surgeries under USG guided supraclavicular block.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

60 ASA I / II patients between of 18 and 60 years who underwent elective upper limb surgeries randomly allocated into two groups of 30 each …

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 Randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Karpura Ghrita As A Topical Analgesic With Lignocaine Jelly 2% In Posthemorrhoidectomy Pain, Vivek Rajeshwar Shukla, Amruta Ashok Wali, Tajahmed Noorahmed Dongargaon

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Effective postoperative pain control is an essential component of the care of the surgical patient. Uncontrolled pain may cause restlessness and thereby delay in wound healing. Haemorrhoids are certainly one of the commonest ailments that afflict mankind. NSAID's have been traditionally been used to relieve pain after minor or major surgery. There are many modes of treating the local pain like by lignocaine Jelly2%, glycerine packing, diclofenac suppository which reduces the pain but they may bring delayed wound healing. The use of

Karpura-Ghrita

is mentioned in classics after

shastrakriya

for Pain (Vedana) management. Hence, this study is planned to …

Awareness Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women Attending A Tertiary Health Center, Vineeta Dhyani, Niranjana S. Mahantashetti, M. S. Ganachari, Sanjay Kambar, Vikrant Ghatnatti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Awareness of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women is poor. However, increasing awareness may help in diagnosis and prevention of maternal and fetal complications. Hence, this study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge in diagnosed GDM pregnant women.

METHODOLOGY:

This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2014 to March 2017. A total of 500 registered pregnant women diagnosed to have GDM residing within 5 km of the study area aged more than 18 years who were willing to participate in the study were enrolled in the study. The participants were provided with the questionnaire which was …