Publications by authors named "K V Saurav"

Aim: The tenet of the study is to evaluate the efficacy of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) as an adjunct to surgical periodontal therapy [open flap debridement (OFD)] on clinical parameters, gingival crevicular fluid (GCF) alkaline phosphatase (ALP) levels in GCF and wound healing.

Materials And Methods: Thirty subjects afflicted with chronic periodontitis showing evidence of horizontal bone loss on the radiograph, pocket probing depth (PPD) between 4 and 7 mm, and ≥20 natural teeth present in the oral cavity were included in the study. In every patient, OFD+LLLT was done in one quadrant and OFD in another was performed.

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Aim: To evaluate and correlate levels of serum calcium and 25-hydroxycholecalciferol (vitamin D) in subjects with periodontitis and in subjects with healthy periodontium before and following nonsurgical periodontal therapy (NSPT).

Materials And Methods: A total of 52 patients were enrolled in the study with 26 patients in each group. The control group included patients without periodontitis, whereas the study group included patients with periodontitis.

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Ribosomally synthesized and post-translationally modified peptides (RiPPs) are intriguing compounds with potential pharmacological applications. While many RiPPs are known as antimicrobial agents, a limited number of RiPPs with anti-proliferative effects in cancer cells are available. Here we report the discovery of nostatin A (NosA), a highly modified RiPP belonging among nitrile hydratase-like leader peptide RiPPs (proteusins), isolated from a terrestrial cyanobacterium sp.

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is one of the most significant therapeutical plant species that belongs to the family Liliaceae. is composed of a high amount of water, with the remainder being dry matter. The dry matter contains a lot of bioactive compounds like carbohydrates, fats, and enzymes, with various therapeutic and antimicrobial properties.

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  • ADHD is a prevalent neurobehavioral disorder in children, with fears that COVID-19 lockdowns have worsened symptoms, particularly among school-aged kids in India.
  • A study was conducted at a major hospital in Kolkata, involving 34 children with diagnosed ADHD, to explore the impact of school closures on their symptoms.
  • Results indicated that 67.65% of participants experienced a deterioration in ADHD symptoms post-lockdown, with factors such as rural living, nuclear family structures, school non-attendance, and lack of parental knowledge contributing to the worsening.
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