Role of information sources in carrying government reproductive health scheme to tribal women in India: A case study among women belonging to Koraga community.

Context: To improve the health status of its people irrespective of their socio and economic status, the government will design various schemes. In taking the government schemes effectively to the target group, the role of information sources is crucial. For the study purpose, community residing in and around Udupi-a district of Karnataka State, which has earned a name not only for its mythological significance but also for its culture of having their women empowered is considered.

Relative Topography of Laryngeal Nerves for Surgical Cruciality: An Observational Cadaveric Study.

To observe and evaluate the intricrate relationship of recurrent laryngeal nerve (RLN) and external branch of superior laryngeal nerve (EBSLN) to various anatomical structures in the neck like the inferior thyroid artery (ITA), Berry's ligament (LB), Zuckerkandl's tubercle (ZT) and with the superior thyroid artery (STA) for the knowledge of surgical cruciality during surgeries for thyroid gland diseases. This cadaveric observational study was conducted in the department of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery with logistic support from Department of Anatomy. Total of 40 fresh frozen latex injected cadavers neck dissection was performed to study anatomical variations of thyroid gland and its related vessels and nerves.

Correlation of serum HDL level with HRV indices using multiple linear regression analysis in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Aims/objectives: To determine the correlation between serum HDL levels with HRV indices in patients with T2DM.

Materials And Methods: The study included 120 type 2 DM patients aged 35-65 years of either sex by simple random sampling. One-minute HRV was analyzed during deep breathing and fasting serum HDL levels was estimated in all patients.

Effectiveness of the game-based learning over traditional teaching-learning strategy to instruct pharmacology for Phase II medical students.

Background: Game-based education is fast becoming an innovative teaching approach in the field of medical education. Traditional review sessions (tutorials) are mainly focused on instructor-based learning and they help to review concepts previously taught in the lecture class. The primary objective was to evaluate the cognitive learning of students in game based learning (GBL) as compared to the conventional review sessions.

Sensitivity towards patient's presence to avoid violent situations in hospitals: An observatory study.

Context: The process of communication includes intense observation based on which opinions are formed or situations are created. A patient whose is in state of panic due to the health conditions feels neglected and becomes skeptical about the treatment hi/she is going to receive.

Aims: The aim of the study is to understand the need for being sensitive towards patient's presence while communicating.

Temporary mechanical circulatory support: insights and evolving strategies.

Purpose: The goal of this study is to evaluate the utilization and outcomes of temporary mechanical circulatory support (MCS) among patients listed for cardiac transplantation (CT). There is a constant threat of sudden clinical deterioration in these patients that could necessitate emergent MCS. All advanced heart failure and transplant centers in India are plagued by issues of late referrals, low organ donation rates, and financial constraints.

Inferior Turbinate Reduction: Diode LASER or Conventional Partial Turbinectomy?

Hypertrophy of inferior nasal turbinate is one of the most common causes for nasal obstruction (NO). As diode laser has proven to be as effective as any other lasers, our objective was to study various primary outcomes of its use of diode laser like improvement in NO, intraoperative bleeding, postoperative pain, and rapidity of healing. The study was undertaken to compare the various outcomes by diode laser turbinate reduction (LTR) and conventional partial inferior turbinectomy (PIT).

Inferior turbinate reduction: Diode laser or conventional partial turbinectomy?

Hypertrophy of the inferior nasal turbinate is one of the most common causes of nasal obstruction. The diode laser has proven to be as effective as other lasers for this indication. Our objective was to study various outcomes associated with the use of the diode laser, such as improvements in nasal obstruction and postoperative pain, reduction in intraoperative bleeding, and rapidity of healing.

Influence of and on wound healing in male Wistar rats - an experimental study.

Context And Aim: Probiotics have been documented with various pleotropic effects other than improving general gut health, but the potential benefits of strain-specific on wound healing are unknown. Hence, the objective of the study is to evaluate and compare the wound healing property of and on various wound models in male Wistar rats.

Subjects And Methods: Excision wound, resutured incision wound, and dead space wounds were inflicted under light thiopentone anesthesia in male Wistar rats ( = 6, in each group).

Modified pediatric Bentall procedure: A novel technique in a rare case.

Aneurysms of ascending aorta are rarely seen in pediatric age group. Only few cases with Marfans syndrome have been reported in the literature. Preferred treatment for these children has been the standard Bentall procedure (aortic root replacement with composite graft prosthesis).

Oral health practices and prevalence of dental plaque and gingivitis among Indian adults.

This cross-sectional survey study evaluated oral hygiene habits in conjunction with whole mouth examinations for dental plaque and gingivitis among adults in India. Subjects across several age groups who provided informed consent [220 male and 158 female (mean age 30.9 years)] were enrolled.

Health sciences students' perception of the educational environment of KLE University, India as measured with the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM).

This study aimed to evaluate the educational environment of the health sciences programs of KLE University, Belgaum, Karnataka, India, to identify their strengths and weaknesses, and to suggest strategies to improve the educational environment to be on par with global standards. A cross-sectional study was conducted using the Dundee Ready Educational Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire, filled out by 914 of the 1,004 students (91.0%) who were majoring in medicine, dentistry, nursing, physiotherapy, and public health.

Comparing the efficacy of coconut oil and xylene as a clearing agent in the histopathology laboratory.

Background: The commonly used clearing agent, xylene is supposed to be highly toxic and carcinogenic. As previous research studies have shown the effectiveness of different vegetable oils as clearants, this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy of coconut oil.

Materials And Methods: Two equal halves of 60 soft tissue specimens were processed simultaneously in xylene and coconut oil as clearing agents.

School teachers' knowledge of oral disease prevention: a survey from Dharwad, India.

Aim: To assess knowledge and the associated factors among Indian school teachers towards oral disease.

Methods: A cross-sectional design was employed using a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 215 school teachers were selected, with a response rate of 95.

A survey on disaster management among postgraduate students in a private dental institution in India.

Objective: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and behavior regarding disaster management among postgraduate (PG) students in a private dental institution in India.

Design: Questionnaire survey with cross-sectional design.

Setting: Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara (SDM) College of Dental Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

A comparison of ordinal regression models in an analysis of factors associated with periodontal disease.

Aim: The study aimed to determine the factors associated with periodontal disease (different levels of severity) by using different regression models for ordinal data.

Design: A cross-sectional design was employed using clinical examination and 'questionnaire with interview' method.

Materials And Methods: The study was conducted during June 2008 to October 2008 in Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

Removal of dental plaque from different regions of the mouth after a 1-minute episode of mechanical oral hygiene.

Purpose: To assess dental plaque on different regions of the dentition prior to and immediately after toothbrushing.

Methods: Subjects refrained from oral hygiene for 22-26 hours prior to baseline whole mouth plaque assessments by the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein Index (TMQH). All subjects brushed with a marketed soft-bristled toothbrush and a fluoride dentifrice for 1 minute prior to post-brushing plaque assessments similar to baseline.

Using zero inflated models to analyze dental caries with many zeroes.

Aim: The study aimed to analyze and determine the factors associated with dental caries experience contains many zeros by zero inflated models.

Design: A cross sectional design was employed using clinical examination and questionnaire with interview method.

Materials And Methods: A study was conducted during March-August 2007 in Dharwad, Karnataka, India, involved a systematic random samples of 1760 individuals aged 18-40 years.

Dermatoglyphics--a marker for malocclusion?

Introduction: Dermatoglyphics is the study of dermal ridge configurations on palmar and plantar surfaces of hands and feet. Dermal ridges and craniofacial structures are both formed during 6-7th week of intra-uterine life. It is believed that hereditary and environmental factors leading to malocclusion may also cause peculiarities in fingerprint patterns.

Efficacy of two commercially available dentifrices in reducing dentinal hypersensitivity.

Objective: A parallel design clinical study evaluated reduction in hypersensitivity after brushing for 12 weeks with Anchor toothpaste (containing potassium citrate, zinc citrate, triclosan and sodium monofluorophosphate) (test) and Colgate Total (sodium fluoride, silica, triclosan and copolymer) (control) dentifrices.

Materials And Methods: Sixty adults with sensitivity to hot and cold stimulus in at least two tooth surfaces were stratified at the baseline examination by tactile, hot and cold stimuli scores in two balanced groups. Subjects were randomly allocated the test and control dentifrices and evaluated after 6 and 12 weeks of dentifrice use for hypersensitivity.

Utility of 64 detector coronary computed tomographic angiography in patients with and without prior equivocal stress tests.

This study sought to compare and the utility of cardiac computed tomographic angiography (CCTA) in patients with and without prior equivocal stress testing, and the subsequent need for invasive angiography and revascularization after CCTA. Evidence for the clinical utility of CCTA in the assessment of low to intermediate risk patients with equivocal stress testing is limited. Consecutive patients referred for outpatient CCTA for evaluation of suspected CAD with and without prior equivocal stress testing were included.

Regional differences within the dentition for plaque, gingivitis, and anaerobic bacteria.

Objective: This investigation assessed regional differences in dental plaque and gingivitis within the human dentition in conjunction with microbiological analyses of dental plaque.

Methods: Forty-one adults (23 males and 18 females; age range 19-44 years) were enrolled, and a calibrated dental examiner completed whole mouth examinations for dental plaque (PI) and gingivitis (GI) using the Turesky modification of the Quigley-Hein Index (TMQH) and the L6e-Silness (LS) Index, respectively. Dental plaque samples were collected from the anterior surfaces and posterior teeth to determine viable anaerobic bacteria.

Spatio-temporal variations in adult density, abdominal status & indoor resting pattern of Culex quinquefasciatus Say in Panaji, Goa, India.

Background & Objectives: Goa is one of the filariasis endemic states of India. However, information on density pattern and resting behavior of Culex quinquefasciatus Say, the principal vector of filariasis in Goa is lacking. Therefore, current longitudinal study was undertaken to investigate these aspects.

Efficacy of three different ablative procedures to treat atrial fibrillation in patients with valvular heart disease: a randomised trial.

Objectives: Various modifications have been proposed to the original Cox's Maze procedure due to concerns about the long bypass and cross clamp times. The efficacy of these procedures has been studied and reported. We conducted a randomised prospective study to compare three procedures, differing in extent, of ablation in patients in atrial fibrillation who were undergoing surgery for rheumatic valvular heart disease.