Analysing the Covid-19 Cases in Kerala: a Visual Exploratory Data Analysis Approach.

To analyse the Covid-19 cases and effective measures taken by the Kerala government in India to fight against the pandemic. To conduct an exploratory analysis of the model put forward by Kerala. Data were collected from various sources.

Delayed intramedullary abscess in operated case of spinal lipoma.

Intramedullary abscess is a rare condition with high rate of mortality and morbidity. We are presenting a case of delayed intramedullary abscess in an operated case of spinal lipoma, after 2 years of primary surgery. To best of our knowledge this only second case of intramedullary abscess in a case of spinal lipoma without dermal sinus.

Association of matrix metalloproteinase 1 gene promoter mutation and residual ridge resorption in edentulous patients of South Indian origin.

Background: Matrix metalloproteinase (MMP) are involved in bone transformation at the extraction site postdental extraction. We examined the genetic association between single nucleotide polymorphisms of MMP-1 and continuous atrophy of edentulous mandible.

Methods: Buccal cells from 33 edentulous patients were collected using sterile wooden spatula and were suspended in 15 ml falcon tubes containing 1.

Mandibular advancement device for obstructive sleep apnea: An overview.

This paper presents an overview of mandibular advancement device (MAD). The primary purpose of MAD is to move the mandible forwards relative to maxilla in ordered to widen the airway to prevent to closure.

Technical note: A simple and effective CO 2 delivery system for angiography using a blood bag.

Several angiographic techniques have been developed to image the arterial system, the commonest using iodinated contrast media. Useful as they may be, they are not without disadvantages. One other modality is angiography using CO 2 .

Efficacy and safety of USG-guided ethanol sclerotherapy in cystic thyroid nodules.

Objective: To study the effectiveness and safety of USG-guided ethanol sclerotherapy in cystic thyroid nodules.

Materials And Methods: USG of the thyroid gland was performed in 54 patients suspected to have a thyroid nodule on clinical examination. All patients with a predominantly cystic nodule (i.