Publications by authors named "Ashok K Mohapatra"

Non-linear Faraday rotation in cold atoms promises precision magnetometry due to narrower magnetic resonance linewidth compared to the linear Faraday effect. Imaging techniques based on linear Faraday effect have emerged as a tool to characterize the dynamics of ultracold atomic clouds. Using a camera instead of balanced detectors, we can obtain the spatial distribution of polarization rotation in a uniformly intense optical beam.

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Introduction And Importance: A ventriculoperitoneal (VP) shunt is a cerebral shunt used to treat hydrocephalus. This is used to remove the excessive accumulation of cerebrospinal fluid inside the ventricles.

Case Presentation: We are reporting a rare case of complete intracranial migration of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt, a potentially fatal complication, presenting to us with hydrocephalous.

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Aim: Split cord malformation (SCM) is associated with extensive vertebral fusions (Klippel-Feil anomaly). In light of previous embryological theories and recent research findings, we attempt to document the origin of split cord, and vertebral fusions involvement of spectrum of genes is necessary to know better the etiopathogenesis of SCM and its associated diseases.

Materials And Methods: We used the various databases such as PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Review, Hinari, and Google Scholar for the recently published medical literature.

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We present the experimental demonstration of interaction induced enhancement in Rydberg excitation or Rydberg anti-blockade in thermal atomic vapor. We have used optical heterodyne detection technique to measure Rydberg population due to two-photon excitation to the Rydberg state. The anti-blockade peak which doesn't satisfy the two-photon resonant condition is observed along with the usual two-photon resonant peak which can't be explained using the model with non-interacting three-level atomic system.

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Introduction: From ancient times, plants with medicinal values are being tested and used in treatment of various infectious disease.

Aims And Objectives: The presentin vitro study was designed to assess the antimicrobial activity of three commonly available medicinal plants Glycyrrhiza glabra, Ficus religiosa, and Plantago major on inhibiting Primary plaque colonizers and periodontal pathogens.

Materials And Methods: Bark of G.

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Aim: To assess the prevalence of tooth loss and to evaluate and compare the risk indicators associated with tooth loss among adults in urban and rural areas of Davangere taluk, India.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 1200 adults (632 males, 568 females) aged 35-74 years in urban and rural areas of Davangere taluk, India. Data was collected by an interview followed by clinical examination (number of missing teeth).

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Background: Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid, a new denomination of cicatricial pemphigoid, encompasses a group of chronic subepithelial autoimmune blistering diseases that predominantly affect the oral cavity and the eyes (conjunctivitis and symblepharon).

Case Details: A rare case of Mucous Membrane Pemphigoid (MMP) in a human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) positive patient is discussed with clinicohistopathological presentation.

Conclusion: Since our patient was HIV-positive and had lesions restricted to the oral mucosa with ocular involvement, only topical and intralesional steroids were preferred as the first line of treatment.

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