A Novel Self-Retentive Obturator to Facilitate Feeding in an Infant with Cleft Palate: A Case Report and Literature Review.

Cleft lip and palate are common congenital defects with multifactorial complex etiology characterized by complete or incomplete cleft of lip, alveolus, and hard and soft palate. In infants, the main problem lies in the difficulty of suckling with frequent nasal regurgitation leading to respiratory and middle ear infections. This article presents a case report of an 8-day-old female with complete cleft of hard and soft palate who was given a novel self-retentive type feeding obturator.

Accuracy of Artificial Intelligence-Based Virtual Assistants in Responding to Frequently Asked Questions Related to Orthognathic Surgery.

Background: Despite increasing interest in how conversational agents might improve health care delivery and information dissemination, there is limited research assessing the quality of health information provided by these technologies, especially in orthognathic surgery (OGS).

Purpose: This study aimed to measure and compare the quality of four virtual assistants (VAs) in addressing the frequently asked questions about OGS.

Study Design, Setting, And Sample: This in-silico cross-sectional study assessed the responses of a sample of four VAs through a standardized set of 10 questionnaires related to OGS.

Evaluation of scientific quality of YouTube video content related to orthodontic pain management.

Introduction: With the abundant use of the internet, patients undergoing or interested in orthodontic treatment try to use it to obtain information on pain during treatment. However, YouTube™ is unregulated and may potentially contain inaccurate information.

Objectives: Thus, this study aimed to evaluate the scientific quality of the videos on YouTube™ related to orthodontic pain management.

Reviving the role of mecillinam against extended spectrum beta-lactamase producing enterobacterales.

Background And Objectives: This study was designed to determine the efficacy of mecillinam against extended spectrum beta lactamse producing Enterobacterales.

Materials And Methods: After proper permission from Ethical Review Committee of the Institute, all samples yielding growth of ESBL producing Enterobacterales were part of the study and were processed according to routine microbiological procedures. Routine antibiotic sensitivity testing was done on Muller Hinton Agar by Modified Kirby Bauer Method.

Effects of RME on Hearing in UCLP Patients: A Pilot Study.

Objective: To assess the changes in hearing after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) and at the end of 6 months retention period in complete unilateral cleft lip and palate (UCLP) patients using pure tone audiometry and tympanometry test.

Design: Prospective pilot study.

Setting: Tertiary health care teaching hospital in New Delhi.

Endogenous methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus as a source of post-operative surgical site infections.

Objective: To determine frequency of Endogenous Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in pre-operative patients and its frequency in Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) post operatively.

Methods: It was a descriptive cross sectional conducted at Department of Microbiology, Fauji Foundation Hospital Rawalpindi (FFH), Pakistan. Samples were collected from 1st November-31st May 2018.

Outbreak Of Extensively Drug Resistant Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia In Burn Unit.

Stenotrophomonas maltophiliais an emerging cause of nosocomial infections. We report an outbreak of XDR-Stenotrophomonas maltophilia infection from burn unit of a tertiary care hospital in July 2016. The strain isolated was resistant to all antimicrobials tested but colistin.

IN VITRO SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF EXTENDED SPECTRUM β-LACTAMASE PRODUCING GRAM NEGATIVE BACILLI AGAINST TETRACYCLINES.

Background: Extended Spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs) are emerging as common nosocomial pathogens and important cause of mortality and morbidity, if not treated properly. The need of the hour is to find effective treatment options for dealing with ESBL producing organisms. This study was aimed to evaluate in vitro susceptibility pattern of extended spectrum β-lactamase producers against tetracyclines.

Reciprocal benefit to senior and junior peers: An outcome of a pilot research workshop at medical university.

A study was planned to explore and evaluate the role of senior peers in the learning process of their juniors during a Research Methodology workshop, and to assess educational advantages for seniors in leading roles. Twenty medical students participated with 15 juniors (1st to 3rd year) and 5 seniors (final/fourth year) divided into 5 groups with one senior student each at Foundation University Medical College, Islamabad, Pakistan. The seniors supervised and engaged the groups to develop research questions, formulate objectives, review literature, outline study designs, develop study tools/questionnaire and finally shape their projects in synopsis.

In vitro Efficacy of Meropenem, Colistin and Tigecycline Against the Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase Producing Gram Negative Bacilli.

Objective: To compare the in vitro efficacy of meropenem, colistin and tigecycline against extended spectrum Betalactamase producing Gram negative bacilli by minimal inhibitory concentration.

Study Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Microbiology, Army Medical College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Rawalpindi, from June to December 2010.

Incidence and susceptibility pattern of methicillin resistant coagulase-negative staphylococci isolated from a tertiary care hospital of pakistan.

Background: Methicillin resistant coagulase-negative Staphylococci are resistant organisms causing infections associated with high morbidity and mortality. Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus epidermidis (MRSE), is especially important with respect to admitted patients with indwelling catheters and other installed invasive devices where these organisms are known to be found. As a result, such lifesaving measures may prove fatal from subsequent infection and sepsis by these pathogens.

Evaluation of different phenotypic methods for detection of amp C Beta-lactamase producing bacteria in clinical isolates.

Objective: To compare the sensitivity and specificity of different phenotypic methods for detection of Amp C betalactamase producing bacteria.

Study Design: Analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Microbiology, Army Medical College / National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Islamabad, Pakistan, from June 2010 to December 2010.

In vitro efficacy of colistin against multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa by minimum inhibitory concentration.

Multi-drug resistant bacteria are an important cause of mortality and morbidity. In the management of various infections, timely detection and appropriate treatment, in accordance with the culture and sensitivity reports can help improve the treatment outcome. Colistin is a bactericidal antibiotic which is emerging as a reliable solution for treating infections with multi-drug resistant Gram negative bacilli.

Frequency and antibiogram of multi-drug resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa.

Objective: To find out the frequency and susceptibility pattern of multi-drug resistant (MDR) Pseudomonas aeruginosa in clinical specimens.

Study Design: Cross-sectional observational study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Department of Microbiology, Army Medical College, National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST), Rawalpindi, from January to September 2010.

Evaluation of different detection methods of biofilm formation in the clinical isolates.

Background: Microorganisms growing in a biofilm are associated with chronic and recurrent human infections and are highly resistant to antimicrobial agents. There are various methods to detect biofilm production like Tissue Culture Plate (TCP), Tube method (TM), Congo Red Agar method (CRA), bioluminescent assay, piezoelectric sensors, and fluorescent microscopic examination.

Objective: This study was conducted to compare three methods for the detection of biofilms.

Comparison of in vitro efficacy of linezolid and vancomycin by determining their minimum inhibitory concentrations against methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Objectives: To compare the in vitro activities of vancomycin and linezolid against methicillin resistant Staphyloccus aureus in our set up to help in formulating a better empirical treatment and reduce the emergence of vancomycin resistant Staphylococcus aureus.

Methods: The study was conducted over a period of 6 months (1st July 2009-31st Dec 2009). Fifty Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolated from the clinical isolates of Military Hospital Rawalpindi were subjected to the determination of Minimum inhibitory concentrations of linezolid and vancomycin using E-strips.

Frequency and susceptibility pattern of metallo-beta-lactamase producers in a hospital in Pakistan.

Introduction: The rapid spread of acquired metallo-beta-lactamases (MBLs) among major Gram-negative pathogens is an emerging threat and a matter of particular concern worldwide.

Methodology: This descriptive study was conducted between January and August 2009 in the department of Microbiology, Army Medical College, National University of Sciences and Technology, Rawalpindi, to determine the frequency and susceptibility patterns of MBL-producers among carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative rods (GNRs) from clinical isolates of a tertiary care hospital. All clinical samples were processed according to standard microbiological methods.

Extended-spectrum ß-lactamase production in Shigella flexneri.

Emergence of multidrug-resistant strains of Shigella is a growing concern across the globe. Third-generation cephalosporins are used for treating infections caused by multidrug-resistant Shigellae. However, resistance to these cephalosporin antibiotics due to extended-spectrum ß-lactamases, has emerged as a new problem.