Oral Health-Related Quality of Life of Children Following Different Treatment Regimens of Silver Diammine Fluoride.

To investigate the oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) of young children in a randomized clinical trial (RCT) of silver diammine fluoride (SDF) and five percent sodium fluoride varnish (NaFV) to manage early childhood caries (ECC). Children younger than 72 months of age with active dentinal caries lesions (ICDAS 5 or 6) in primary teeth received two applications of 38 percent SDF and five percent NaFV as part of an RCT testing three different frequency regimes (one, four, and six months apart). The Early Childhood Oral Health Impact Scale (ECOHIS) questionnaire was completed at three study visits.

Analgesic efficacy of stellate ganglion block in head and neck cancer pain: A case series.

Patients with head and neck cancer (HNC) have ongoing pain but Stellate ganglion block which is a sympatholytic block may be a viable therapy for treating it. The data were retrospectively collected from five histopathologically confirmed HNC patients who had completed chemotherapy and radiation doses. Stellate ganglion block was given to these patients and was subsequently monitored for 3 months to assess pain alleviation and overall satisfaction.

Erector spinae plane block for post-operative analgesia in thoracolumbar spine surgery: A randomised controlled trial.

Background And Aims: Thoracolumbar spine surgery is one of the most painful surgical procedures. This study's primary objective was to evaluate the effect of erector spinae plane (ESP) block on post-operative cumulative morphine consumption at 24 h in patients undergoing thoracolumbar spine surgery.

Methods: Seventy adults posted for thoracolumbar spine surgery were randomised into the control group [Number of patients (n)=35], who received general anaesthesia without any nerve block, and the intervention group (n = 35), who received bilateral ultrasound (US)-guided ESP block at the level of spine surgery with 0.

Psychological adjustments among lower limb amputees in North Indian population: A cross-sectional study.

Introduction: Limb amputation is an extremely stressful event for an individual, following which the amputee develops inferior body image, anxiety, and changes in self-concept and identity. For holistic rehabilitation, understanding the psychosocial status of the amputee and its' predictors is of utmost importance.

Objective: The aim of the article is to assess the psychological adjustments in patients with lower limb amputation and determine its clinical and sociodemographic correlates.

Form, synapses and orientation topography of a new cell type in layer 6 of the cat's primary visual cortex.

Here we report the morpho-functional features of a novel type of deep-layer neuron. The neuron was selected from a large pool of intracellularly labelled cells based on the large cell body, numerous spine-free dendrites with an overall interneuron morphology. However, the axon gave off long-range axons up to 2.

Application of the mirror technique for block-face scanning electron microscopy.

The mirror technique adapted for electron microscopy allows correlating neuronal structures across the cutting plane of adjoining light microscopic sections which, however, have a limited thickness, typically less than 100 µm (Talapka et al. in Front Neuroanat, 2021, https://doi.org/10.

Comparison of Quality of Life and Bone Mass Density among Postmenopausal Women: A Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Postmenopausal women are at highest risk of developing osteoporosis, since their bone mineral density is reduced due to decrease in estrogen level. Various other physiological, emotional, and psychological changes jeopardize the health of these vulnerable females in total and reduce their quality of life (QoL).

Aims And Objectives: To compare the QoL and bone mass density (BMD) among normal BMD, osteopenic, and osteoporotic postmenopausal women.

Comparison of Plaque Removal Efficacy of a Novel Flossing Agent with the Conventional Floss: A Clinical Study.

Introduction: The various methods for plaque control include mechanical plaque control methods which comprises use of toothbrushes, flosses, interdental brushes, and chemical plaque control which includes mouthwashes, dentrifices. The need for the study was to prove the efficacy of flossing in children using gumchucks.

Materials And Methods: A total sample size of 24 children age groups 6-12 years according to chronological age were selected.

Evaluation of the Efficacy of Play Therapy among Children Undergoing Dental Procedure through Drawings Assessed by Graphological Method: A Clinical Study.

Introduction: Behavior modification is defined as the attempt to alter human behavior and emotion in a beneficial way and accordance with the laws of learning. Play therapy is one such behavior modification technique. The study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of play therapy among children undergoing dental treatment by the graphological method.

Sex determination from mesiodens of Indian children by amelogenin gene.

Context: The identification of sex is the first and the foremost step in forensic science. Teeth consist of enamel which is the hardest tissue available in the body, protector of DNA presents in pulp tissue at the time of exposure of tooth to adverse conditions. Teeth can be stated as a sealed box of mystery as it contains various human and bacterial DNA for molecular utilization.

Role of Anatomic variations of Uncinate Process in Frontal Sinusitis.

The osteomeatal complex plays an important role in the development of Chronic rhinosinusitis. The ethmoidal infundibulum is bordered medially by the uncinate process, and the anatomic relationship between the ethmoidal infundibulum and the frontal recess may depend upon the types of attachment of the uncinate process. The osteomeatal complex is the main area targeted in chronic rhinosinusitis and within it uncinate process is the first anatomical structure encountered.

Comparative Evaluation of Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients by Conventional Radiography, Computed Tomography and Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy (DNE).

Chronic rhinosinusitis is a common condition in medical practice. It is defined as inflammation of the mucosa of nose and paranasal sinuses, the fluids within these cavities, and/or the underlying bone that has been present with or without treatment for at least 12 weeks duration. In 1997, a detailed definition of the syndrome was developed by the Rhinosinusitis Task Force of the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, consisting of the major and minor diagnostic criterias.

Aortic Neck Anatomic Features and Predictors of Outcomes in Endovascular Repair of Abdominal Aortic Aneurysms Following vs Not Following Instructions for Use.

Background: A significant number of patients undergo endovascular repair of abdominal aortic aneurysms (EVAR) outside the instructions for use (IFU). This study will examine various aortic neck features and their predictors of clinical outcomes.

Study Design: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on EVAR patients.

The value and economic analysis of routine postoperative carotid duplex ultrasound surveillance after carotid endarterectomy.

Background: Several studies have reported on the role of postoperative duplex ultrasound surveillance after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) with varying results. Most of these studies had a small sample size or did not analyze cost-effectiveness.

Methods: We analyzed 489 of 501 CEA patients with patch closure.

Effect of statins on early and late clinical outcomes of carotid endarterectomy and the rate of post-carotid endarterectomy restenosis.

Background: This study analyzed the effect of statins on clinical outcomes after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and the rate of restenosis.

Study Design: We performed a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data on 500 consecutive CEAs followed at 1, 6, and 12 months and every year.

Results: There were 299 patients on statins vs 201 without.

The effect of chronic renal insufficiency by use of glomerular filtration rate versus serum creatinine level on late clinical outcome of carotid endarterectomy.

Background: Several studies have reported mixed results after carotid endarterectomy (CEA) in patients with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI), and we previously reported the perioperative outcome in patients with CRI by use of serum creatinine (Cr) level and glomerular filtration rate (GFR). However, only a few of these studies used GFR by the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equation in their analysis of long-term outcome.

Methods: During the study period, 1000 CEAs (926 patients) were analyzed; 940 of these CEAs had Cr levels and 925 had GFR data.

Practice patterns of carotid endarterectomy as performed by different surgical specialties at a single institution and the effect on perioperative stroke and cost of preoperative imaging.

Background: Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) is currently performed by various surgical specialties with varying outcomes. This study analyzes different surgical practice patterns and their effect on perioperative stroke and cost.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of prospectively collected data of 1000 consecutive CEAs performed at our institution by three different specialties: general surgeons (GS), cardiothoracic surgeons (CTS), and vascular surgeons (VS).

The effect of surgeon's specialty and volume on the perioperative outcome of carotid endarterectomy.

Background: Several studies have demonstrated better outcomes for carotid endarterectomy (CEA) at high-volume hospitals and providers. However, only a few studies have reported on the impact of surgeons' specialty and volume on the perioperative outcome of CEA.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of CEA during a recent 2-year period.

Impact of chronic renal insufficiency using serum creatinine vs glomerular filtration rate on perioperative clinical outcomes of carotid endarterectomy.

Background: Several studies have reported conflicting results after carotid endarterectomy in patients with chronic renal insufficiency (CRI). However, only a few used glomerular filtration rate (GFR) (Modification of Diet in Renal Disease) in their analysis.

Study Design: Nine hundred and forty carotid endarterectomies that had serum creatinine and GFR were analyzed.

Perioperative and late clinical outcomes of percutaneous transluminal stentings of the celiac and superior mesenteric arteries over the past decade.

Background: Several authorities have proposed stenting of the superior mesenteric artery (SMA)/celiac artery (CA) as the primary treatment for patients with chronic mesenteric ischemia. However, most of these reports had small samples and short follow-up periods.

Methods: Eighty-three patients were treated over a 10-year period.

Critical analysis of renal duplex ultrasound parameters in detecting significant renal artery stenosis.

Background: Several published studies have reported differing results of renal duplex ultrasound (RDU) imaging in detecting significant renal artery stenosis (RAS) using different Doppler parameters. This study is the largest to date to compare RDU imaging vs angiography and assess various published Doppler criteria.

Methods: RDU imaging and angiography were both done in 313 patients (606 renal arteries).

Clopidogrel use before renal artery angioplasty with/without stent placement resulted in tertiary procedure risk reduction.

Objective: Contrary to coronary artery literature, the effect of preprocedural clopidogrel on renal artery restenosis (RAR) has not been characterized. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of preprocedural clopidogrel on target vessel revascularization (TVR), reintervention, and restenosis for patients who underwent recurrent renal artery angioplasty.

Methods: A retrospective analysis of patients treated for RAR in a single tertiary center from January 1999 to December 2009 was conducted.

Mesenteric/celiac duplex ultrasound interpretation criteria revisited.

Background: Several published studies with a small sample size have reported differing results of duplex ultrasound (DUS) utilizing different threshold velocities in detecting significant stenosis of superior mesenteric (SMA) or celiac arteries (CA). The present study is based on the largest number of mesenteric duplex/angiography correlations reported to date for the diagnosis of SMA/CA stenosis.

Methods: One hundred fifty-three patients (151 SMA and 150 CA) had both DUS and arteriography.

A 10-year experience of infection following carotid endarterectomy with patch angioplasty.

Objective: Although infection following carotid endarterectomy is rare, consequences of this seldom seen complication can be devastating. Polyester, polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), and vein patches have all been used by many institutions for patch angioplasty, each with reported cases of infection following surgery. Our institution has preferentially used PTFE for the majority of cases, and here, we report our experience with postoperative infection following endarterectomy over the last decade.

Critical appraisal of the Carotid Duplex Consensus criteria in the diagnosis of carotid artery stenosis.

Background: Clinicians have relied on published institutional experience for interpreting carotid duplex ultrasound studies (CDUS). This study will validate the ultrasound imaging consensus criteria published in 2003.

Methods: The CDUS and angiography results of 376 carotid arteries were analyzed.