Clinical outcome of perioperative airway and ventilatory management in patients undergoing surgery for oral cavity cancer: a prospective observational study.

Objectives: This prospective observational study aimed to assess the clinical outcomes of perioperative airway and ventilatory management in patients undergoing surgery for oral cavity cancer. The study described the frequencies and types of procedures for securing the airway and the duration and types of postoperative ventilatory support. We compared the findings with those of the TRACHY study.

Leprosy in Post-elimination Era: A Study Conducted in Rural Tertiary Settings in North India.

Background Leprosy is an age-old disease caused by . The disease was declared eradicated in India in 2005. Many new cases are still being identified in the outdoor patient department.

An Evaluation of Variations in the Carpal Tunnel Dimensions of Adult Subjects in a Hospital-Based Population: An Ultrasonographic Cross-Sectional Study.

Background The carpal tunnel is a groove that spans the palm as a 'U.' The ulnar and radial sides of the wrist are made up of the scaphoid tubercle and trapezium while the palmar aspect is made up of carpal bones. Our study aimed to see whether there were differences in carpal tunnel size between men and women.

Displacement of Zygomatic Implant in Infratemporal Region in a Case of COVID-19-Associated Mucormycosis.

Reconstruction of maxillary defects can be carried out using a variety of treatment modalities. The choice of modality depends on numerous factors, including the size and extent of the defect, patient characteristics, and existing comorbidities. One of the various options is reconstruction and rehabilitation using a fixed prosthesis supported over a zygomatic implant.

Effect of Neck Rotation With Flexion on Ultrasonographic Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter in Patients Undergoing Elective Craniotomy.

Background Extreme neck positioning to facilitate craniotomy can result in impaired venous drainage from the brain and a subsequent rise in increased intracranial pressure (ICP). The effects of varied neck positioning intraoperatively on ultrasonographic optic nerve sheath diameter (USG-ONSD) are still unexplored. This study aims to quantify the angle of neck rotation and flexion that can cause a significant increase in USG-ONSD in patients undergoing elective craniotomy.

Comparison of Opioid-Based Versus Opioid-Sparing Anesthesia in Patients Undergoing Glioma Surgery.

Background In the neurosurgical population, opioids may cause respiratory depression, leading to hypercapnia, increased cerebral blood flow (CBF), and ultimately increased intracranial pressure (ICP), which can mask early signs of intracranial complications and delayed emergence. This study was designed to compare perioperative hemodynamic stability, analgesia, and recovery parameters in opioid-based (fentanyl) general anesthesia versus opioid-sparing (dexmedetomidine) general anesthesia in patients undergoing glioma surgeries. Methodology This prospective observational comparative study compared 52 patients in two groups.

Correction of Facial Asymmetry due to Different Complex Mandibular Pathologies by Aesthetic Surgical Procedures: A Case Series and Assessment of Quality of Life Following Corrective Surgeries.

Background: A numerous diseases may result in facial asymmetry, one of them is the presence of any condylar pathology. Patients with such condylar pathology resulting in facial asymmetry have a functional, aesthetic and psychological impact on them. The present study aims to identify the effect of corrective surgeries of such cosmetic deformities on the quality of life of the patients.

A new efficient referential genome compression technique for FastQ files.

Hospitals and medical laboratories create a tremendous amount of genome sequence data every day for use in research, surgery, and illness diagnosis. To make storage comprehensible, compression is therefore essential for the storage, monitoring, and distribution of all these data. A novel data compression technique is required to reduce the time as well as the cost of storage, transmission, and data processing.

Management of Adenomatoid Odontogenic Tumor in a Pediatric Patient with Preservation of an Associated Impacted Tooth: A Combined Surgical and Orthodontic Approach.

The adenomatoid odontogenic tumor (AOT) is a rare benign neoplasm that is typically treated through surgical enucleation and curettage. Any impacted tooth associated with the tumor are also extracted during the procedure. We present a case of AOT encompassing an impacted left maxillary central incisor in a 13-year-old male.

Intramuscular ketamine provides better sedation and scan conditions in children undergoing magnetic resonance imaging: A single-blinded observational study.

Objectives: The objectives of this study were to compare the quality of sedation provided by intravenous (i.v.) and intramuscular (im) ketamine for pediatric magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Driving behavior analysis and classification by vehicle OBD data using machine learning.

The transportation industry's focus on improving performance and reducing costs has driven the integration of IoT and machine learning technologies. The correlation between driving style and behavior with fuel consumption and emissions has highlighted the need to classify different driver's driving patterns. In response, vehicles now come equipped with sensors that gather a wide range of operational data.

Suprascapular nerve block is faster and as effective as hydrodistension in relieving frozen shoulder-associated pain and disability: A prospective, single-blind observational study with a follow-up of 24 weeks.

Background And Aims: Hydrodistension (HD) and suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) have been shown to reduce pain and improve shoulder function in frozen shoulder (FS). The aim of this study was to compare the efficacy of HD and SSNB in the treatment of idiopathic FS.

Material And Methods: This was a prospective observational study.

Versatility of Naso-labial Flap in Reconstruction of Facial Defects.

Background: Reconstruction of facial defects is often challenging and is dependent on numerous factors including size of the defect, availability of donor site, any existing scar, patient's consent, prognosis, etc. There are various reconstruction modalities highlighted in the literature with their inherent merits and demerits. Considering the versatility of nasolabial flap, we present a case series of different facial defects where nasolabial flap has been used successfully for reconstruction.

A Randomized Trial to Compare Ultrasound-Guided Dorsalis Pedis Versus Posterior Tibial Artery Cannulation in Neurosurgical Patients.

Introduction Dorsalis pedis or posterior tibial artery is selected as an alternative to radial artery cannulation when there is no access or unsuccessful cannulation of a radial artery. This study aimed to compare the two major arteries of the foot (dorsalis pedis and posterior tibial) in terms of their ultrasound (USG)-guided cannulation characteristics in patients posted for elective neurosurgical procedures. Methods All consenting patients, 18-65 years of age, scheduled for elective neurosurgical procedures under general anesthesia requiring arterial cannulations were enrolled.

Neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio as a predictor of outcome following traumatic brain injury: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objectives: The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is a simple and routinely performed hematological parameter; however, studies on NLR as a prognostic tool in traumatic brain injury (TBI) have yielded contradictory results.

Materials And Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items in the Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis guidelines 2020. Electronic databases of PubMed, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and Scopus were searched.

Effectiveness of HIFU Therapy for Nonsurgical Facial and Body Contouring: A Systematic Review of Prospective and Experimental Studies.

Background: Liposuction, the most common body sculpting surgical procedure known today is associated with the risk of numerous complications. A safer and more noninvasive approach involves the use of high-intensity focused ultrasonography (HIFU) lasers, which work by selectively damaging fat tissue through apoptosis or necrosis induction of fat cells. The authors' systematic review was designed to identify the effectiveness of HIFU for nonsurgical facial and body contouring.

Teaching Nature and Architecture: Student-Led Account of Biomimicry Innovations in the Tropics.

The built environment has a huge carbon footprint, and decarbonizing it is essential in driving our sustainability efforts. We take the approach of biomimicry by working with Master of Architecture students from Taylor's University in Malaysia. The students partake in a 14-week Nature and Architecture design module at the university where they develop biomimicry solutions for the built environment with a focus on sustainability.