Comparative evaluation of calcium ion release, pH change, and dentinal tubule penetration of four different formulations of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicaments - An study.

Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate and compare the release of calcium ion, pH change, and dentinal penetration depth of four different formulations of calcium hydroxide-based intracanal medicaments.

Materials And Methods: Eighty mandibular single-rooted premolar teeth were divided into four groups ( = 20): Group 1 - calcium hydroxide (CH) + distilled water (DW), Group 2 - nanocalcium hydroxide + DW, Group 3 - calcium hydroxide + chitosan, and Group 4 - calcium hydroxide + 2% chlorhexidine gluconate. Biomechanical preparation was done till the F2 rotary ProTaper system and intracanal medicaments were placed.

Efficacy of Local Autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Treatment of Pressure Ulcer in Spinal Cord Injury Patients.

Background: Pressure ulcer is one of the common complications occurring in spinal cord injury (SCI) patients. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) has been found useful in the treatment of pressure ulcers in few studies. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the role of PRP in pressure ulcer healing in comparison to hydrogel dressing in SCI patients.

Thawing frozen shoulder by steroid injection.

Background: Frozen shoulder is not an uncommon disorder, and steroid injection into the glenohumeral (GH) joint is one of the most well-known approaches for the frozen shoulder. However, their results have been varied with beneficial effects or no additional advantage. With the understanding about the pathological changes taking place in frozen shoulder and the biomechanics involved, we wanted to evaluate the short- and long-term efficacy of steroid injection by a novel three-site (NTS) injection technique and compare it with the single-site injection (SSI).

Efficacy of Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy in the Treatment of Hemiparetic Upper Limb in Stroke Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Introduction: Paretic upper limb in stroke patients has a significant impact on the quality of life. Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy (mCIMT) is one of the treatment options used for the improvement of the function of the paretic limb.

Aim: To investigate the efficacy of four week duration mCIMT in the management of upper extremity weakness in hemiparetic patients due to stroke.

Comparison of Local Injection of Platelet Rich Plasma and Corticosteroids in the Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis of Humerus.

Introduction: Lateral epicondylitis or Tennis Elbow is one of the most common causes of upper extremity pain with various treatment options. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) offers a new option for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis. This study was conducted with an aim to compare the efficacy of PRP versus methyl-prednisolone local injection in patients with lateral epicondylitis.

Age related changes in postural stability.

Postural instability is a commonly encountered problem in elderly population. In a large number of persons this can be attributed to the physiological changes associated with aging. To investigate the changes in postural stability with aging this study was conducted in 64 healthy volunteers aged eight to seventy years using dynamic posturography.