Effect of scaling on levels of interleukin 1-beta and clinical periodontal parameters among e-cigarette users and non-smokers: A prospective study.

Introduction: This cohort study aimed to compare the effect of ultrasonic scaling on the expression of IL-1β in the gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) among ENDS users and non-smokers (NS) with gingivitis.

Methods: Self-reported current electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) users and NS with generalized gingivitis were included in this study. All the patients underwent scaling at the baseline visit (T0).

Prevalence of and Work-Related Factors Associated with Sickness Presenteeism among Nursing Care Providers in Selected Tertiary Hospitals in Bangalore City: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction: Sickness presenteeism is a phenomenon where "workers go to work when ill." The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of and work-related factors associated with presenteeism among nursing care providers in selected tertiary hospitals in Bangalore city.

Methodology: Participants were selected using stratified sampling followed by simple random sampling.

Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders and Quality of Life Among Staff Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Bangalore.

Background: Work-related musculoskeletal disorder (WMSD) is a collective and descriptive term used for the symptoms caused or aggravated by work. Significant WMSDs can affect the productivity and Quality of Life (QOL) of nurses. This study was undertaken to estimate the prevalence of WMSDs, identify their risk factors, and find the association, if any.

Cortisol Levels in the Peri-implant Sulcular Fluid of Type-2 Diabetic and Non-diabetic Patients with Peri-implantitis.

Purpose: Cortisol levels (CL) in peri-implant sulcular fluid (PISF) samples in relation to type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and peri-implantitis remain unaddressed. It is hypothesi?sed that PISF CL are higher in patients with type-2 diabetes and peri-implantitis than in healthy patients without and with peri-implantitis. The aim was to assess the PISF CL of peri-implantitis patients without and with T2DM.

Study of Latex Glove Associated Dermatoses Among Nurses in a Tertiary Care Hospital.

Introduction: Natural rubber latex (NRL) is processed from trees. Allergic reactions to certain proteins in the latex manifest as immediate hypersensitivity reactions and allergic reactions to chemicals added to latex during processing manifest as allergic contact dermatitis. Healthcare workers (HCWs) are at increased risk of developing latex allergies.

Impact of a Residential Rural Community-Based Training Program for Medical Students on Cognitive and Affective Domains of Learning in Community Medicine: A Mixed Methods Study.

Introduction: As part of undergraduate training in community medicine, students of 1-year MBBS at our medical college in South India undergo rural residential community-based training called Rural Orientation Program (ROP).

Objective: The objective was to study the impact of ROP at a medical college in South India.

Methodology: Short-term impact was studied immediately before and after ROP using a 30-item questionnaire administered to 142 students.

Awareness, Prevalence and Factors Associated with Respiratory Morbidities Among Selected Petrol Pump Workers in Bengaluru City?

Introduction: Petrol pump workers are exposed to fumes emanated during petrol filling and vehicular exhaust thus falling prey to several respiratory diseases.

Objectives: To assess the awareness and prevalence of respiratory morbidities among petrol pump workers of selected petrol pumps in Bangalore.

Methodology: This cross-sectional study was conducted among 158 petrol pump workers from 11 selected pumps in Bengaluru.

Do Low Self-Esteem and High Stress Lead to Burnout Among Health-Care Workers? Evidence From a Tertiary Hospital in Bangalore, India.

Background: Low self-esteem can be an issue among health-care workers due to the hierarchical medical system. Health-care workers are also in a high pressure environment that can lead to stress and burnout. This study was conducted to estimate the proportion of health-care workers with low self-esteem, high stress, and burnout and the factors associated with these in a private hospital in Bangalore city.

Collaboration, Collegiality, and Sharing of Resources: Benefits of a Visiting Professor Exchange Program in Breast Imaging.

The role of a visiting professor (VP) has long been used as a model to share medical knowledge and new advances between different teaching institutions. As with all subspecialties, breast imaging has institution-specific differences in resources and faculty. Sharing of resources between programs can have a profound impact on enriching educational experiences for learners.

Myocardial extracellular volume fraction radiomics analysis for differentiation of reversible versus irreversible myocardial damage and prediction of left ventricular adverse remodeling after ST-elevation myocardial infarction.

Objectives: Our study sought to explore the prognostic value of radiomic TA (texture analysis) on quantitative ECV (extracellular volume) fraction mapping to differentiate between reversible and irreversible myocardial damage and to predict left ventricular adverse remodeling in patients with reperfused STEMI (ST-elevation myocardial infarction).

Methods: This observational prospective cohort study identified 70 patients (62 ± 9 years, 62 men [85.70%]) with STEMI for TA who consecutively performed native and contrast T1 mapping.

Adult Immunization in Occupational Settings: A Consensus of Indian Experts.

There is an increasing focus on instituting wellness programs at the workplace among organizations in India. Such programs are aimed at improving employee health, which in turn, helps in reducing absenteeism, as well as in increasing work productivity and improving employee engagement. Of note, adult vaccination plays a significant role in ensuring the well-being of employees, as well as in keeping an organization profitable.

Tackling Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID 19) in Workplaces.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic viruses and six species of Coronaviruses are known to cause human disease such as cause common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. In January 2020, scientists in Wuhan, China isolated a novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), responsible for an outbreak of unknown pneumonia that had not been previously reported among humans. This virus spreads from person to person, through respiratory droplets, close contact, and by touching surfaces or objects contaminated by the virus.

Risk of Tuberculosis Infection among Healthcare Workers in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bengaluru City.

Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is an airborne communicable disease caused by . Infection is most likely to occur when an individual is exposed to someone with pulmonary TB on a day-to-day basis, such as by living or working in close quarters with someone who has an active disease. This study was undertaken using reliable screening and investigation tools for assessing the incident latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) among healthcare workers (HCWs).

Analysis of oral and maxillofacial pathology lesions over an 18-year period diagnosed at Kuwait University.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to determine the range, frequency, prevalence, and distribution of oral lesions submitted for histopathological diagnosis at the oral pathology laboratory at Kuwait University.

Methods: A retrospective analysis was conducted of all cases submitted to the oral pathology laboratory over an 18-year period. Age, sex, histopathological diagnosis, and location of the lesions were recorded.