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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 …

Cluster Of Differentiation 44 And Matrix Metalloproteinase 2 Markers A Prospective Study And Insight To Their Role In Bladder Cancer, Manoj Yadav, Poorvi Mathur, Atin Singhai, Suresh Babu, Bhupendra Pal Singh, Apul Goel, Ravi Lohani

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Cluster of differentiation 44 (CD44), a transmembrane glycoprotein and Matrix metalloproteinase 2 (MMP2), a gelatinase enzyme have been implicated in several malignancies for their role in prognostication and diagnosis. We, therefore, made an effort to use these markers in urothelial malignancies and discuss their importance along with review of the literature.

METHODS:

A prospective study conducted for 1 year using light microscopy and immunohistochemistry for CD44 and MMP2.

RESULTS:

CD44 showed concordance with low-grade tumors while MMP 2 was found to show positivity in high-grade tumors. Score 3 in CD44 expression was seen exclusively (100%) in low-grade tumors while …

Association Of Rheumatoid Factor And Anti-Cyclic Citrullinated Peptide Antibody With Demographic, Clinical, And Inflammatory Parameters In Rheumatoid Arthritis, Rajat Sarkar, Bappaditya Ghosh, Manoj Lama

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease, characterized by chronic inflammation that often leads to multiple peripheral joint destruction. It is associated with several autoantibodies such as anti-cyclic citrullinated peptide (ACCP) and rheumatoid factor (RF). This study was conducted to find out the association between RF and ACCP seropositivity with demographic, clinical, and inflammatory parameters in RA patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this study, a total of 157 RA patients, aged between 20 and 69 years, who satisfied the American College of Rheumatology/European League Against Rheumatism 2010 criteria of RA were included. Serum samples were obtained from the clotted …

Low Birthweight And Its Associated Factors In India A Comparative Study Of National Family Health Survey From The 4, Sadashiva Hegde, Jang Bahadur Prasad, Rajeshwari Annappa Biradar, Alex Motes Carvalho

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

A serious global public health issue is low birth weight.

OBJECTIVE:

This study used information from NFHS rounds 4 and 5 to gauge the shift in predominance of lower birth weight difference between the 2 rounds.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Surveys on National Family Health from 2015–2016 (NFHS 4) and 2019–2021 (NFHS 5) were utilized to compile the data. This sample contained 2,09,266 under-5 children from NFHS-5 and 1,93,345 under-5 children from NFHS-4. Both bivariate and multivariate approaches were used for analysis.

RESULT:

In India, the prevalence of LBW was marginally reduced from 17.6% to 17.4% although it was not …

Knowledge Regarding Premenstrual Syndrome Among Adolescent School Girls In A View To Develop An Information Booklet, Akshata Pujari, Smeeta Sachin Revankar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a combination of physical, psychological, emotional, and mood disturbances that occurs after a women's ovulation. Worldwide, PMS affects 47.8% of the reproductive age group girls. The highest prevalence is found in developed countries.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge regarding PMS among adolescent girls, to determine the association between the level of knowledge with selected demographic variables, and to develop and validate information booklet.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Quantitative approach and descriptive research design were used. One hundred and seventy-one adolescent girls were selected using nonprobability convenient …

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.

Nipah Virus Disease A Product Of Man-Wildlife Conflicts, Madhav Prabhu

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Celebrating World Hearing Day, Soumick Ranjan Sahoo

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

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 …

Primary Fallopian Tube Carcinoma Preoperative Diagnostic Dilemma, Shalini Bhalla, Shalini Rawat, Sameer Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Primary fallopian tube carcinoma is an uncommon female genital tract malignancy that resembles epithelial ovarian neoplasm clinically and radiologically. We present a case of 49-year-old woman with postmenopausal intermittent vaginal bleeding, lower abdominal pain, and pelvic mass for 3 months. On physical examination, lower abdominal tenderness was found. Ultrasound examination revealed bilateral hydrosalpinx with hematometra. Her serum cancer antigen-125 was raised (190.0 U/ml). With the clinical diagnosis of endometrial cancer, patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy with bilateral salpingo-oopherectomy, infracolic omentectomy and rectal deposit biopsy. Microscopic examination showed features of serous adenocarcinoma of the fallopian tube. Histologically, it is indistinguishable from …

A Giant Mucopyocele Of The Ethmoidal Sinus Resulting In Impeding Orbital Complications, Santosh Kumar Swain, Debasmita Dubey

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Mucoceles are benign and slow-growing lesions of the paranasal sinus that develop following blockage of the sinus ostium. It slowly enlarges and fills the paranasal sinus completely. If the mucocele content is infected, the lesion is called a mucopyocele. Most of the mucoceles are found in the frontal and anterior ethmoidal sinuses. It may expand to the orbit, leading to ocular disorders. The clinical manifestations of the paranasal sinus mucocele depend on the vital structures affected and can be classified as rhinological, ophthalmologic, and neurologic symptoms and signs. Preoperative computed tomography scan and magnetic resonance imaging are helpful to identify …

May–Hegglin Anomaly A Rare Hereditary Autoimmune Thrombocytopenia, Vinaya Singh, Mazhar Nasir Khan, Sushma Malik, Poonam Wade, Vrinda Kulkarni

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Neonatal thrombocytopenia is a common entity encountered in neonatal intensive care unit. Diagnosis often becomes challenging because of broad range of possible clinical diagnoses. Careful evaluation and history taking are the backbone of sound diagnosis. During such diagnostic dilemma, investigation as basic as peripheral smear examination can come to a rescue. Here, we present a rare case of neonatal autoimmune thrombocytopenia. On the basis of detailed history, careful examination, and basic investigations, diagnosis of May–Hegglin anomaly was made which was later confirmed by genetic studies (rare mutation in myosin heavy chain 9 gene).

Post Chemotherapy Diagnostic Dilemma A Case Report, Prachi Goel, Atin Singhai, Suresh Babu, Apul Goel

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Diagnostic evaluation of tumors in their posttherapeutic stage requires a meticulous approach for correct diagnosis as chemotherapy or radiotherapy often alters the tumor characteristics that vary significantly from their pretherapeutic phase. Here, we report a case of chemotherapy-received retroperitoneal lymph node deposits of metastatic testicular embryonal carcinoma that failed to express immunohistochemistry (IHC) markers employed to make diagnosis in the pretherapeutic phase. The dilemma of overdiagnosis so created was resolved by the use of added markers that probably could sustain the slaught of chemotherapy. Therefore, a judicious and diligent understanding of the use and action of IHC markers is utmost …

Metastatic Cystic Melanoma Of Unknown Primary Masquerading As Sarcoma Report Of A Rare Occurrence, Kavita Mardi, Akshita Mehta, Rashpal Thakur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Malignant melanoma of unknown primary is rare. Cystic malignant melanoma is again rare. Metastatic malignant melanoma with unknown primary presenting as a cystic mass in the anteromedial compartment of the thigh masquerading as soft tissue sarcoma has not been reported so far. We report one such rare occurrence in a 63-year-old male and review pertinent literature to increase awareness regarding such unusual presentations of malignant melanoma among radiologists and clinicians.

Mustadi Yapana Basti (Medicated Enema) In The Management Of Oligozoospermia: A Case Series, Ankur Kumar Tanwar, Sujata Rajan, Manoj Kumar Shamkuwar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Infertility is a global issue of concern in the modern era, affecting 8%–12% of couples globally. Although the etiology of infertility is varied and difficult to determine, a good proportion of cases can be attributed to male. The most common cause of male infertility is oligozoospermia. Oligozoospermia is a decrease in sperm concentration below 15 million sperm/ml in semen ejaculate.

Shukra Kshaya

is a similar clinical condition mentioned in

Ayurveda

in which the

Shukra Dhatu

is diminished both qualitatively and quantitatively.

Ayurveda

has specified many therapeutic interventions and practices, including the

Panchakarma

procedure,

Basti Karma

, for the strengthening of …

Short-Term Effect Of Multifidus Muscle Intramuscular Electrical Stimulation In Chronic Low Back Pain, Manoj Kumar Sharma, Sarika Chaudhary

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Interventions for mechanical low back pain (LBP) include physical therapy and pharmaceutical management, as well as surgical intervention. Although the paraspinal muscles have been identified as important spinal stabilizers and are targeted during physical therapy, diminished activation of this muscle can lead to biomechanical dysfunction and lead to mechanical LBP. Intramuscular electrical stimulation (IMES) with low-frequency (2 Hz) current facilitates release of endogenous opioids which promotes analgesia and causes activation of multifidus muscle and improves the changes produced by muscular dysfunction. After single session of intervention, the patient reported that her pain levels were 0 and 1 on a numeric …

Spectrum Of Incidental Tumors In Autopsy Specimens A Histopathological Analysis Of 797 Cases, Bhavya P. Mohan, Lesitha Sivaraman, Surekha Vijayan, Aathira G. Das

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Autopsy supplemented with histopathological examination is important in finding the cause and manner of death. Although not common, neoplastic lesions are encountered in autopsy specimens.

AIM:

The aim of this study was to analyze the various incidental tumors (both benign and malignant) in medicolegal autopsies.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

In this retrospective study, a total of 797 medicolegal autopsies done over a period of 2 years (January 2019–December 2020) were analyzed. Cases in which tumors were diagnosed were selected and details including age, gender, death scenario, and other relevant histopathological findings were noted in each of these.

RESULTS:

We noted …

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) …

Cytohistological Correlation Of Thyroid Fine-Needle Aspiration Cytology With Emphasis On Discordant Cases A Tertiary Care Center Study, G. V. Neethu, C. R. Preethi, B. Nikethan, Arijita Banik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Fine-needle aspiration (FNA) is a reliable, most noninvasive, cheap, and efficient procedure to differentiate between benign and malignant thyroid nodules.[

1

] The six proposed Bethesda categories are known to reduce the “gray zone” in thyroid FNA that can be due to the nature of the aspirates and the level of experience of cytopathologists.[

2

]

AIM:

This study was aimed at finding the causes for cytohistological discordance, thereby minimizing the false-positive (FP) and false-negative (FN) results.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This was a retrospective study of FNA cytology of thyroid nodules with histopathological findings on subsequent surgical resection and …

Maternal And Neonatal Determinants Of Perinatal Mortality In Selected Tertiary Care Hospital Of North Karnataka, Uma Laxman Kole, Sudha Annasaheb Raddi, Anita Dadi Dalal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Goal 3 of sustainable development aims to ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all people of all ages. One of the components for achieving this objective is the improvement of maternal and child health, with the perinatal mortality (PM) rate serving as an indicator. This study aimed to know the probable cause of perinatal death at a medical center of tertiary care to reduce the incidence of perinatal death and enhance the quality of care.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to study the incidence and associated risk factors of PM in a selected tertiary care hospital. …

Clinicoepidemiological Profile Of Severe Acute Malnutrition Children Admitted To The Nutritional Rehabilitation Center Of A Tertiary Care Center In Davangere A Retrospective Study, Shalini Hurlihal, G. S. Vidya, R. Varalakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Severe acute malnutrition (SAM) is a major public health problem which the world is facing right now. Nineteen million children in the world are suffering from SAM. The current study was undertaken to study the clinicoepidemiological profile and the treatment outcome of SAM children admitted to the nutritional rehabilitation center (NRC).

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A retrospective record-based study was carried out in children with SAM and those who were admitted to NRC during the period of 1 year (March 2018–2019) were included in the study. One hundred and eighteen children were included in the study.

RESULTS:

Seventy-one (60.16%) belonged …

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 …

Determinants Of Overweight And Obesity Among Adolescent Students In North Karnataka, Mahaling Mallikarjun Hulagbali, Sangeeta N. Kharde

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Globally, childhood and adolescent obesity prevalence has reached alarming levels with grave public health consequences. It is believed that a sedentary lifestyle and the consumption of calorie-dense and low-nutritional-value foods are two of the most significant etiological factors contributing to the rising prevalence of childhood and adolescent obesity in developing countries.

OBJECTIVE:

The main objective was to study the contributing factors (determinants) of obesity among adolescent students.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted from January 2019 to October 2019 among 1050 schoolchildren from different schools in Belagavi. The results used for comparison were based on descriptive statistics, …

Gender Variability In Performance Of Multiple-Choice Question-Based Assessment On Medical Biochemistry Topics Among 1, Elvia Jamatia, Binita Goswami, Smita Kaushik, Bidhan Chandra Koner

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Owing to its popularity and ubiquity, multiple-choice questions (MCQs) are now a commonly used assessment means used in medical education. However, the gender variability in the performance of students in MCQ-based examinations has been a notable topic of exploration in educational research.

AIM:

To discern if there are any gender-based differences in the performance as well as the risk-taking tendency in MCQ-based assessment among the 1

st

year medical students in Biochemistry.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This observational study was carried out on 237 1

st

year MBBS students as an end-of-module assessment test on “Miscellaneous topics in Biochemistry.” Six …

A Cross-Sectional Study On The Mental Health Of Survivors Of Covid-19 In Tamil Nadu, India, Guruvammal Paramasivam, Vikhram Ramasubramanian, Sugaparaneetharan Ayyanar, S. Mathumathi, P. Bijulakshmi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Background:

The novel coronavirus COVID 19 has been having an impact on the mental health of people. Studies have shown that a considerable percentage of people who have recovered from the infection suffer from mental health issues. Hence, it is important to follow-up on the persons who have recovered from the illness so that adequate support is provided to aid in reducing morbidity due to the illness.

METHODOLOGY:

The study was conducted among persons who had recovered from COVID-19 in a single hospital. Participants were contacted a month following their discharge from the hospital and they were encouraged to fill …

Incidence Of Inflammatory Reactions After Intravitreal Injection Of A Biosimilar Of Ranibizumab For The Treatment Of Various Retinal Vascular Conditions, Vivek Basavprabhu Wani, Ankita Agarwal, Arvind L. Tenagi, Bhagyajyothi Khanagavi, Shivanand Channabasu Bubanale, Nagbhushan Chougule, Chethana Warad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Razumab is a biosimilar of ranibizumab and its intravitreal injection in various retinal diseases has been reported with good results. However, the incidence of inflammation in the anterior chamber and vitreous after the intravitreal injection of Razumab has not been studied so far.

AIMS OF THE STUDY:

The aim of this study was to study the incidence of inflammatory reaction in the anterior chamber and vitreous after intravitreal Razumab.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

It was a single-center, nonrandomized observational study of eyes that received intravitreal Razumab injection for various retinal indications. The eyes were examined for anterior chamber and vitreous …