Serum biomarkers associated with radiographic skeletal maturity indicators: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Objective: To evaluate the relevant scientific literature to determine the association between different serum biomarker levels and radiographic skeletal maturity indicators.

Data Search, Screening And Eligibility: A literature search was carried out on PubMed, Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, Science Direct and Opengrey.eu up to November 2021 and 7466 records were retrieved via the electronic search.

Impact of photobiomodulation on external root resorption during orthodontic tooth movement in humans - A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Photobiomodulation has been gaining traction as a plausible therapy to control orthodontically induced root resorption.

Aim: The aim of the present review was to systematically appraise randomized controlled trials conducted to study the influence of photobiomodulation on external root resorption during orthodontic movement in humans.

Method: ology - A systematic search was carried out employing keywords in various electronic databases namely MEDLINE (Pubmed), Cochrane Library, Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, ScienceDirect and Opengrey.

Biomechanical effects of Skeletally anchored Class III elastics on the maxillofacial complex: a 3D finite element analysis.

Background: Although, the outcomes and changes in the maxillofacial complex after the application of intraoral bone anchored Class III elastics, have been reported by multiple clinical studies, there was no finite element study to assess and evaluate the stress pattern and displacement on maxillomandibular complex with bimaxillary anchorage. The present study aims to evaluate the biomechanical effects on maxillomandibular complex of Skeletally anchored Class III elastics with varying angulations using the 3D finite element analysis.

Methodology: Two 3-dimensional analytical models were developed using the Mimics 8.

Effect of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions in Skeletal Class II individuals - A scoping review.

Background: Skeletal Class II malocclusion due to a retrognathic mandible produces a backwardly positioned tongue and soft palate, emanating compromised upper airway dimensions and breathing difficulties.

Aims: The present review aims to explore and concise the findings of the existing studies assessing the effects of fixed functional appliances on pharyngeal airway dimensions by advancing the mandible.

Design: A literature search was carried out on MEDLINE/PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science direct, Semantic Scholar and Google Scholar databases for studies up to December 2020, resulting in 1037 studies.

Effect of fixed mechanotherapy on psychosocial impact of malocclusion using PIDAQ in the Indian population - A follow up study.

Background: The presence of malocclusion in an individual not only distresses the oral form and function but also has a significant impact on the psychological and social well-being of an individual. Adoption of a patient centered approach during the correction of malocclusion serves to benefit both the individual and the orthodontic fraternity, as it aims to improve the function, aesthetics and subsequently, the overall quality of life.

Materials And Methods: In this study, the psychosocial impact of malocclusion was evaluated on 93 patients using the IOTN (Index of Orthodontic Treatment Needs) and the PIDAQ (Psychosocial impact of dental aesthetics questionnaire) indices.

Orthopaedic and orthodontic treatment with hyrax, Class III elastics on mandibular miniplates, maxillary mini-implants in a Class III adolescent: A case report.

Background: The treatment of Skeletal Class III malocclusion continues to be considered as one of the biggest challenges in orthodontics as the success of its correction is largely unpredictable. Early diagnosis and treatment are highly recommended to eliminate primary etiological factors and prevent an increase in severity of the existing malocclusion. However, if the diagnosis is delayed until adulthood, treatment becomes restricted to orthognathic surgery due to limited or no remaining growth potential left.

Addressing Stillbirth in India Must Include Men.

Background: Millennium Development Goal 4, to reduce child mortality, can only be achieved by reducing stillbirths globally. A confluence of medical and sociocultural factors contribute to the high stillbirth rates in India. The psychosocial aftermath of stillbirth is a well-documented public health problem, though less is known of the experience for men, particularly outside of the Western context.

Point-of-care testing in India: missed opportunities to realize the true potential of point-of-care testing programs.

Background: The core objective of any point-of-care (POC) testing program is to ensure that testing will result in an actionable management decision (e.g. referral, confirmatory test, treatment), within the same clinical encounter (e.

Barriers to Point-of-Care Testing in India: Results from Qualitative Research across Different Settings, Users and Major Diseases.

Background: Successful point-of-care testing, namely ensuring the completion of the test and treat cycle in the same encounter, has immense potential to reduce diagnostic and treatment delays, and impact patient outcomes. However, having rapid tests is not enough, as many barriers may prevent their successful implementation in point-of-care testing programs. Qualitative research on diagnostic practices may help identify such barriers across different points of care in health systems.

Reflective writing by final year medical students: lessons for curricular change.

Background: Reflective writinghas been used in undergraduate medical curricula to inculcate empathetic attitudes in medical students. Journal writing has been used to enhance reflection in a confidential space. We aimed to introduce our medical students to reflective writing of their daily experiences, both to enhance empathetic attitudes as well as to use the entries to Inform curricular changes.