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Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis, Shreyans Darla, Mahesh P.A, Vishwa Vijeth Jan 2022

Pulmonary Alveolar Microlithiasis, Shreyans Darla, Mahesh P.A, Vishwa Vijeth

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Dna Methylation Pattern Of Cpg Site In The Promoter Region Of Calca-Alpha Gene As A Putative Epigenetic Biomarker In Neonatal Sepsis- A Prospective Observational Study In South India, Rudra Rupesh Reddy Narsapurapu, Deepti Thandaveshwara, Anshu Kumar Yadav, Akila Prashant Jan 2022

Dna Methylation Pattern Of Cpg Site In The Promoter Region Of Calca-Alpha Gene As A Putative Epigenetic Biomarker In Neonatal Sepsis- A Prospective Observational Study In South India, Rudra Rupesh Reddy Narsapurapu, Deepti Thandaveshwara, Anshu Kumar Yadav, Akila Prashant

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

Background: Recently, several studies have been reported on epigenetic modifications of DNA as a predisposing factor for several diseases among neonates and adults. Here we aimed to study the changes in the DNA methylation pattern in the promoter region of the CALCA gene among the neonates suspected to have sepsis in a tertiary care hospital.

Methodology: All the neonates suspected to have sepsis based on the inclusion criteria during the study period were included in the study as cases. Normal healthy neonates were included in the study as controls. Positive cases were isolated from suspected cases based on …


Tobacco Cessation Counseling Practices Amongst Dental Hygienists In Central Texas, Lacy Murray Aug 2021

Tobacco Cessation Counseling Practices Amongst Dental Hygienists In Central Texas, Lacy Murray

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Although tobacco cessation is an uphill battle for almost everyone who attempts to quit, it is important that dental hygienists do not assume that patients are not interested. Dental hygienists are in an ideal position to offer cessation help to their tobacco using patients. The purpose of this study was to gain a better understanding of the tobacco cessation practices among central Texas dental hygienists. Specifically, dental hygienists were asked about beliefs, motivation, and confidence with regard to their tobacco cessation practice. A positive significant, moderate, relationship was found between beliefs and confidence (r=0.647), beliefs and practices ( …


Opioids And Dentistry, Anne E. Wampler Jul 2021

Opioids And Dentistry, Anne E. Wampler

Pacific Journal of Health

Dental professionals are among the leading prescribers of opioids in the United States and play a significant role in the current opioid epidemic. While dental professionals prescribe these potent pain killers to provide relief to patients, the serious implications of their prescription and distribution must be considered. This manuscript covers the science behind opioids, history of the opioid epidemic, the affliction it is currently causing in the U.S., the immense impact dentists have in providing opioid prescriptions along with gross over-prescription practices, and much more. Other topics discussed include alternative pain management, safe prescribing practices, naloxone, and how dentists can …


Effects Of Ectodermal Dysplasia On The Maxilla: A Study Of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Beyza Karadede Ünal Apr 2021

Effects Of Ectodermal Dysplasia On The Maxilla: A Study Of Cone-Beam Computed Tomography, Beyza Karadede Ünal

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: This study aimed to examine the effects of ectodermal dysplasia (ED) on the transverse width of the maxillary bone.

Methods: The ED group was composed of seven people, while the control group consisted of retrospective cone-beam computed tomography images of seven individuals with skeletal class 1 relationship. Images on the sagittal planes were taken, and cross-sections were taken from the longest point of the Anterior Nasal Spine-Posterior Nasal Spine line. The distance between the distal anterior canine teeth from the right buccal cortical bone to the left buccal cortical bone was measured. At the posterior region, the …


Splenic Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication., Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr Jan 2021

Splenic Artery Pseudo-Aneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication., Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:

A 35-year-old male patient presented with history of massive hemoptysis associated with pain abdomen and breathlessness since the past 3 days. Patient had no prior co-morbidities; however was a chronic alcoholic and smoker since the past 15 years. No hospital admissions in the past


Oligodendroglioma, Bala Seshank Akshit Reddy Mettu Dr, Rudresh Hiremath Dr, Vinay Raj Dr Jan 2021

Oligodendroglioma, Bala Seshank Akshit Reddy Mettu Dr, Rudresh Hiremath Dr, Vinay Raj Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:

A 39 year old male patient presented to our institute with one episode of GTCS and post-ictal headache. No other relevant history was present, no similar complaints were present in the past and no comorbidities. On examination, neurological examination was within normal limits. Blood-work up was also within normal limits.


Post Primary Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report, Abhigna S. Moudgalya Dr, Vikram Patil Dr Jan 2021

Post Primary Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report, Abhigna S. Moudgalya Dr, Vikram Patil Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

No abstract provided.


Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication, Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr Jan 2021

Splenic Artery Pseudoaneurysm Secondary To Necrotizing Pancreatitis – A Rare Lethal Complication, Vinay Raj Dr, Divya Vishwanatha Kini Dr

Radiology Teaching Files

CLINICAL HISTORY:


A 35-year-old male patient presented with history of massive hemoptysis associated with pain abdomen and breathlessness since the past 3 days. Patient had no prior co-morbidities; however was a chronic alcoholic and smoker since the past 15 years. No hospital admissions in the past.


A Case Of P2l2 With Scar Endometriosis With Previous Two Lscs, Dr. Punitha Nagaraj, Dr. Poornima M Jan 2021

A Case Of P2l2 With Scar Endometriosis With Previous Two Lscs, Dr. Punitha Nagaraj, Dr. Poornima M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2021

Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma Of Ovary In A 13 Year Old Female, Sourav Tapadar, Dr. Sharmila Tapadar Jan 2021

A Case Of Mucinous Cystadenocarcinoma Of Ovary In A 13 Year Old Female, Sourav Tapadar, Dr. Sharmila Tapadar

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Premature Ejaculation, Dr.Pogula Anusha, Dr.Pranahit Reddy, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2021

A Case Of Premature Ejaculation, Dr.Pogula Anusha, Dr.Pranahit Reddy, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Acute Monoplegia With Incontinence, Dr. Ruthvik S, Dr. Shastara P Jan 2021

Acute Monoplegia With Incontinence, Dr. Ruthvik S, Dr. Shastara P

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Cervical Carcinoma With Bilateral Perinephric Hematoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Dr.Shivani R. Kundur, Dr.Manjunath V, Dr.Abhilash Gautham Jan 2021

A Case Of Cervical Carcinoma With Bilateral Perinephric Hematoma: A Diagnostic Dilemma, Dr.Shivani R. Kundur, Dr.Manjunath V, Dr.Abhilash Gautham

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2021

Case Of Severe Depression With Psychotic Symptoms In Childhood, Vijaykumar Hiremath, Dr. Anusha Pogula, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Moderate Clinical Depression In Early Onset Parkinson’S Disease, Dr. Rakshith N R, Dr. Pranahith V. Reddy, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2021

A Case Of Moderate Clinical Depression In Early Onset Parkinson’S Disease, Dr. Rakshith N R, Dr. Pranahith V. Reddy, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Interesting Case Of Headache With “Can’T Mix Food & Can’T Swallow”, Dr. Shreeraksha K.S, Dr. Shasthara P Jan 2021

Interesting Case Of Headache With “Can’T Mix Food & Can’T Swallow”, Dr. Shreeraksha K.S, Dr. Shasthara P

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Primary Infertility Treated With Icsi And Tesa, Saumya Raj Jan 2021

A Case Of Primary Infertility Treated With Icsi And Tesa, Saumya Raj

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Urti Associated With Reuse Of Mask During Covid 19, Nikita Nallathambi, Dr. Rakesh Bs Jan 2021

Urti Associated With Reuse Of Mask During Covid 19, Nikita Nallathambi, Dr. Rakesh Bs

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Fibroid Uterus, Adiyuga Sharath Jan 2021

Fibroid Uterus, Adiyuga Sharath

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Ovarian Torsion, Dr.Durkha Devi K P, Dr.Poornima M Jan 2021

A Case Of Ovarian Torsion, Dr.Durkha Devi K P, Dr.Poornima M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Aplasia Cutis Congenital Of Scalp With Right Parietal Encephalocele- A Rare Association With Surgical Apropos, Dr. Anshika Tyagi, Dr. Col.T.S. Vasan Jan 2021

Aplasia Cutis Congenital Of Scalp With Right Parietal Encephalocele- A Rare Association With Surgical Apropos, Dr. Anshika Tyagi, Dr. Col.T.S. Vasan

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Superior Venacaval (Svc) Syndrome, Dr. Gayathri K.N, Dr. Rajendra Prasad S, Dr. Ravikumar Y.S, Dr.Varsha T Jan 2021

A Case Of Superior Venacaval (Svc) Syndrome, Dr. Gayathri K.N, Dr. Rajendra Prasad S, Dr. Ravikumar Y.S, Dr.Varsha T

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Neonatal Varicella, Dr. Santosh Gunasekaran, Dr.Deepthi Thandaveshwara, Dr. Keerthana Srinivas Jan 2021

A Case Of Neonatal Varicella, Dr. Santosh Gunasekaran, Dr.Deepthi Thandaveshwara, Dr. Keerthana Srinivas

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dr. Anu Janardhan, Dr. Kishor M Jan 2021

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Dr. Anu Janardhan, Dr. Kishor M

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


A Case Of Atypical Presentation Of Radial Nerve Injury, Nikita Tripathi, Dr Adarsh Thammaiah Jan 2021

A Case Of Atypical Presentation Of Radial Nerve Injury, Nikita Tripathi, Dr Adarsh Thammaiah

Digital Journal of Clinical Medicine

No abstract provided.


Self-Assessment Tool For Evaluating Periodontal Conditions, Haslina Rani, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Shahida Mohd-Said, Nur Azwani Johari Dec 2020

Self-Assessment Tool For Evaluating Periodontal Conditions, Haslina Rani, Tuti Ningseh Mohd-Dom, Shahida Mohd-Said, Nur Azwani Johari

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: The global prevalence of periodontal disease is steadily rising. Early detection through the active screening of potential patients is important because periodontal disease leads to high disease, clinical, and economic burdens. The aim of this study is to develop a simple periodontal assessment tool for the Malay-speaking population; this tool is referred to in this work as MyGusi.

Methods: Translation and back-translation of a self-assessment tool containing 10 items related to periodontal health conditions and risk behaviors were conducted by three bilingual translators. Nine periodontists were selected to determine the content validity of the tool. After pre-testing …


Disparities In Oral Health: Socioeconomic Status And Policies To Increase Access To Primary Dental Care, Mckenzie Nutter Dec 2020

Disparities In Oral Health: Socioeconomic Status And Policies To Increase Access To Primary Dental Care, Mckenzie Nutter

Theses/Capstones/Creative Projects

Primary dental care is a patient-centered service consisting of routine dental checkups. The oral cavity is the first point of entrance to the body for many harmful pathogens. Therefore, primary dental care is essential to not only prevent and treat conditions in the mouth, but to also reduce the number of systemic diseases in the rest of the body. However, people with higher incomes or wealth have increased access to primary dental care. People with low socioeconomic status have decreased access to primary dental care, at least in part due to difficulties in paying for separate dental insurance. Disparities in …


The Impact Of Dental Caries On Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Amongst Adult Population In Lahore, Pakistan, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Faiza Awais, Um-E-Rubab Shirazi, Hanna Abdul Majeed, Aqeela Rafique, Maliha Shahbaz Apr 2020

The Impact Of Dental Caries On Oral Health Related Quality Of Life Amongst Adult Population In Lahore, Pakistan, Hazik Bin Shahzad, Faiza Awais, Um-E-Rubab Shirazi, Hanna Abdul Majeed, Aqeela Rafique, Maliha Shahbaz

Makara Journal of Health Research

Background: Dental caries in adults is a public health problem. A comprehensive assessment of the association between caries and Oral Health Related Quality of Life (OHRQoL) measures is essential for understanding how it impacts the daily life of people and for assessing their oral health needs.

Methods: The survey was conducted at Rashid Latif Dental Hospital, from March-June 2019. A total of 373 adults aged 18-80 years were randomly enrolled in the study. Dental caries was the main exposure, measured clinically. The OHRQoL was measured through Oral Impacts on Daily performance (OIDP) questionnaire. Caries was dichotomized and the relationship to …