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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 …

A Rare Variety Of Pulmonary Blastoma A Case Report And Review Of Literature, L. Purnima Devi, Umesh Das, Rintu Marak, Jyoti Prasad Kalita, Yookarin Khongla, Baphirayne Wankhar, Ibanylla Meggsi Pala Rymbai

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Pulmonary blastoma (PB) is a very rare primary lung neoplasm. Morphologically, they mimic fetal lung tissue before 4 months gestation. As monophasic variety is extremely rare, we have reported here a case of monophasic PB in a young adult patient who came with cough and hemoptysis for 4 months. On computed tomography scan of the chest, findings showed left upper lobe mass with few specks of calcification within the lesion. The patient underwent left upper lobectomy. The diagnosis was confirmed through histopathological examination with immunohistochemical evaluation. Because of its extreme rarity, we report this case with special interest to help …

Gnathic Osteosarcoma An Analysis Of A Single-Institutional Experience, Adebayo Aremu Ibikunle, Abdurrazaq Olanrewaju Taiwo, Ramat Oyebunmi Braimah, Kabir Abdullahi, Michael Adeyemi, Malami A. Usman

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Osteosarcoma is an aggressive primary bone malignancy characterized by osteoid formation. It typically affects long bones, rarely affecting the jaws. OS of the jaws accounts has an estimated incidence of 0.7 per million. Reports of gnathic osteosarcoma from sub-Saharan Africa are few and to the best of our knowledge there is none from Northwestern Nigeria. This study aims to present our experience with gnathic osteosarcoma in our center.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A review of the records of patients managed on account of histologically diagnosed gnathic osteosarcoma at the Department of Dental and Maxillofacial Surgery, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, …

A Community-Based Study On Nasal Carriage Of Staphylococcus Aureus Among Healthy Schoolchildren And Its Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, Ranjeeta, Sumati A. Hogade

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Invasive infections from

Staphylococcus aureus

are increasingly being encountered in healthy children. Nasal colonization of

S. aureus

is associated with increased risk for acquiring invasive disease. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for

S. aureus

nasal colonization among a healthy pediatric population and to determine antibiotic susceptibilities of the

S. aureus

isolates.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Using a cross-sectional study design, a total of 468 children of age group 5–16 years from 15 different schools of urban Belgaum (Belagavi) located under Ramnagar Urban Health Centre of KLE University's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, India, …

Assisted Reproduction Technology Comparison Of Clinical Outcomes Between Day 3 And Day 5 Embryo Transfers, Lukman Omotayo Omokanye, Lateefat O. Saadu, Abdulwaheed W. Olajide Olatinwo, Sikiru Abayomi Biliaminu, Kabir Adekunle Durowade, Abubakar A. Panti, Ganiyu Adekunle Salaudeen

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Embryo transfer (ET) is a critical step in

in vitro

fertilization (IVF). Selecting the day of transfer for achieving the desired outcomes has been a great challenge.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy rates of day 3 and day 5 ET in assisted conception.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a longitudinal prospective study of 122 eligible patients that underwent assisted reproduction program in our facility. All patients had controlled ovarian hyperstimulation using antagonist protocol. Patients with four or more zygotes were randomly allocated on day 1 to either day 3 or 5 …

Effect Of Dexmedetomidine On Hemodynamic Changes During Laryngoscopy, Intubation, And Perioperatively In Laparoscopic Surgeries, Suman Gupta, Shilpa Agarwal, D. D. Jethava, Bhanu Choudhary

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Laryngoscopy and intubation lead to mechanical and chemical stimuli, resulting in hypertension and tachycardia. The pneumoperitineum and CO

2

insufflation with positional changes result in significant hemodynamic and respiratory changes. These sudden changes may lead to myocardial ischemia, pulmonary edema, and cerebral hemorrhage. Many modalities such as propofol infusion, beta-blocker, high-dose opioid, benzodiazepine, and vasodilators have been tried to obtund these changes. Dexmedetomidine is highly selective alpha-2 agonist, has been effective in attenuating sympathomimetic response during laryngoscopy, intubation as well as during laparoscopic surgeries.

OBJECTIVE:

In a randomized, prospective, double-blind, control study, we evaluate the safety and efficacy of …

A Cross-Sectional Study On Knowledge And Practices Regarding Birth Preparedness And Complication Readiness Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic At Kle's Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Medical Research Center, Belagavi, Iravva F. Padaguggari, M. S. Shivaswamy, Sanjeev B. Chougule

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

The objective is to assess the level of knowledge and practices regarding birth preparedness and complication readiness (BP and CR) among pregnant women.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The study was carried out in 2400-bedded tertiary care teaching hospital, Belagavi, over a period of 3 months from September to November 2017. A total of 384 pregnant women attending the antenatal clinic at the tertiary care teaching hospital were included in the study by purposive sampling. A descriptive approach was adopted, including collection of information from the pregnant women through a pretested and structured interview questionnaire and the data were analyzed using …

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 …

The Role Of Fundus Fluorescein Angiography In Classification And Diagnosis Of Macular Diseases A Hospital-Based Study, Sangameshwarayya Salimath, Shivanand B. Patil, Arvind L. Tenagi, Umesh Harakuni, S. C. Bubanale, B. K. Rekha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aims and objectives of this study is to assess the role of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in classification and diagnosis of macular diseases.

SETTING AND DESIGN:

This was an 1-year hospital-based study conducted at KLES, Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka.

METHODOLOGY:

The present study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, KLES, Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi, on 66 participants from January 1

st

, 2016 to December 31

st

, 2016.

METHODS:

An 1-year hospital-based study was conducted on 66 patients who attended the outpatient department. A detailed history was …

Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Associated Thrombocytopenia Profiling Hematological Changes In The Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected And Aids Patients, Unnati Pitale, Deivanayagi Muthusamy, Manish Verma, Pritish Chandra Pal, Humera Ayesha, Kalyan Murru, Mvr Ratnam, Abhishek Singh Nayyar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT AND AIM:

AIDS is an acronym for acquired immunodeficiency syndrome caused by a retrovirus known as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which breaks down the body's immune system, leaving the patient vulnerable to a host of life-threatening opportunistic infections, neurological disorders, or unusual malignancies. According to estimates by the WHO and UNAIDS, 35 million people were living with HIV globally at the end of the year 2013. The first AIDS case in India was detected in the year 1986. Seldom studies have been conducted correlating CD4 cell counts and complete blood picture including platelet counts in HIV infected and AIDS …

A Study On Safe Driving Performance Using Biofeedback Therapy Among Drivers In Delhi, Neelima Chakrabarty, Kumar Sumit, Kamini Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Biofeedback therapy is essential for releasing the stress, gain awareness, and to control over psychophysiological processes. The current study deals with the impact of biofeedback therapy on drivers by comparing the performances of drivers on “Decision Time” (DT) test before and after the use of biofeedback therapy.

METHODOLOGY:

For this study, as a special case 40 drivers from special protection group were selected for administering the decision time (DT) from “Vienna Test System” before and after applying biofeedback therapy with respiratory training.

RESULTS:

The results of this study reveal the beneficial effects of biofeedback in reducing negative effects, thereby …

Hyperhomocysteinemia And Vitamin B12 Deficiency As A Risk Factor For Ischemic Stroke A Case–Control Study From Northwestern India, Banshi Lal Kumawat, Chandra Mohan Sharma, Mohit J. Shah, Maulik A. Panchal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Vitamin B12 (B12) deficiency, by virtue of causing hyperhomocysteinemia (HHC), may be implicated as an acquired risk factor of ischemic stroke (IS), which is also easily modifiable. There is a scarcity of data from India regarding the prevalence of B12 deficiency in IS patients.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this study is to explore the relationship between B12 and folate deficiency, HHC, and IS.

DESIGN:

The study was a case–control study.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Eighty cases of IS were compared with equal number of age- and sex-matched controls. Plasma total homocysteine (tHcy) level, serum B12, and folate levels were analyzed …

Extrapyramidal Movement Disorder?/Tourette Syndrome-Plus?, Prasad Mamidi, Kshama Gupta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Uraga

/

Sarpa

/

Bhujaga grahonmada

(UG) is one among the 18 types of

bhootonmada. Bhootonmada

denotes a category of psychiatric/neuropsychiatric conditions assumed to be caused by affliction of evil spirits (

bhuta

/graha). Till date, no studies have been conducted on UG and it is unexplored. The present study is focused on the better understanding of UG and its clinical applicability. UG is characterized by features of

Krodhanam

(aggressiveness/impulsivity),

Nishwasantam

(hyperventilation/anxiety/phobia),

Bhramantam

(agitation/restlessness/hyperactivity),

Trasyantam

(startle response/hyperekplexia/anxiety/phobia),

Raktaaksha

(red eyes/Kayser–Fleischer rings),

Stabdha drishtim

(prolonged staring/abnormal eye movements),

Jihwa

lolayantam/

Srikkinyau lihaan

(facial tics),

Sarpavat

prasarati/

Adhomukha shaayinam

(athetosis/chorea/motor tics/opisthotonus),

Chalam …

Probiotic Use In The Management Of Hypertension A New Era Of Therapeutic Management, Swapnil Purushottam Borse, Devendra Pratap Singh, Dilawar Upadhyay, Vipin Sharma, Manish A. Nivsarkar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Hypertension (HTN) has become a common chronic medical condition which affects ≥20% of adult population worldwide. HTN is assumed to be a major contributing factor for increasing complication of metabolic syndrome by adding one or more comorbidities such as heart disease, stroke, chronic renal failure, myocardial infarction, blindness, and dementia. HTN is also considered as a lifestyle disorder, and there are mainly two types of HTN, namely primary and secondary. Primary HTN is about 90%–95% of all cases of HTN and it is defined as high blood pressure due to genetic factors and nonspecific lifestyle, while secondary HTN is due …

The Promotion Conundrum Is It Time For Reform In Indian Dental Schools?, Vasanti Lagali-Jirge, Kamal Shigli

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Promotion is an academic reward system for university faculty. The word promotion these days comes with mixed feelings. With our rapidly escalating population and increase in the number of dental schools and availability of specialists, faculty positions are rapidly getting saturated. In the early days, career advancements and promotion were primarily based on time. According to the current promotion guidelines, career advancement depends on performance, namely, publications, research, participation in other administrative responsibilities, and clinical work. However, publications seem to have a greater impact on the decision to promote. The Dental Council of India has devised a point system to …

Global Research Trends Of Literature In Sugar-Sweetened Beverages 2000–2016, Waleed M. Sweileh, Ansam F. Sawalha, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Saed H. Zyoud, Adham S. Abutaha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are commonly used. The objective of this study was to analyze the quantity and quality of published literature on SSBs and present the results in a bibliometric format.

METHODOLOGY:

Scopus database was used to retrieve documents from 2000 to 2015. Annual growth of publications, collaborations, geographic distribution, visualization and mapping of collaboration, author analysis, and top-cited articles will be presented and discussed.

RESULTS:

The total number of worldwide publications on SSBs was 3345, published in 27 subject areas. More than half (58.30%) of the SSB publications were within the area of medicine. The number of publications …

World Suicide Prevention Day, R. B. Nerli, Shridhar C. Ghagane, Neeraj S. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Capecitabine-Induced Tongue Hyperpigmentation, Chaturbhuj Ramanand Agrawal, Silky Kothiwal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

The Rising Incidence Of Severe Acute Malnutrition In The Conflict-Affected Parts Of Nigeria, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava, Jegadeesh Ramasamy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

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 …