Sources and content of advice sought by parents/guardians prior to emergency department attendance.

Aim: To describe sources of advice and the recommendations given to parents/guardians prior to attending ED with their child.

Methods: This was a prospective observational study of patients presenting to two EDs of a multi-centre Victorian Health service in June 2016. Data collection involved surveying all parents/guardians attending paediatric ED during a 1-week period by trained research assistants.

Using emergency department data to define a 'mental health presentation' - implications of different definitions on estimates of emergency department mental health workload.

Objective This study aimed to describe and compare the proportion of patients classified as an emergency department (ED) mental health presentation under different definitions, including the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) definition. Methods This retrospective cohort study enrolled all patients that presented to the EDs of a multi-centre Victorian health service between 1 January 2020 and 30 June 2023. Varying definitions of a mental health presentation were applied to each ED attendance, applying the current AIHW definition (using selected diagnosis codes), broader diagnosis-based coding, the presenting complaint recorded at triage and whether the patient was seen by or referred to the emergency psychiatric service (EPS).

A comparison of different dosing regimen of intravenous paracetamol for hemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus closure in premature neonates <32 weeks: a prospective observational study.

Objective: To compare the efficacy of low vs conventional dose intravenous paracetamol in early closure of haemodynamically significant patent ductus arteriosus within 7 days of life.

Methods: Preterm infants (<32 weeks of gestation) having echocardiographic evidence of hsPDA were given low dose (15 mg/kg initially followed by 7.5 mg/kg every 6 hourly) vs conventional dose (15 mg/kg every 6 hourly) for 5-7 days.

Demographic pattern of A1/A2 beta casein variants indicates conservation of A2 type haplotype across native cattle breeds () of India.

Unlabelled: Genetic variations of the beta casein gene hold importance because of their probable association with human health. Comparative sequence analysis of β-casein gene across Indian native, crossbred and exotic breeds in India revealed 15 SNPs and 4 INDELs corresponding to 14 haplotypes. The frequency of A2 type haplotype was maximum (0.

Trichostatin A mitigates radiation-induced teratogenesis in C57Bl/6 mice.

Radiation exposure in utero is known to lead to serious concerns to both the mother and children, including developmental anomalies in the children. In the recent past, trichostatin A, an HDAC (histone deacetylase) inhibitor and epigenetic modifier, has been shown to mitigate radiation-induced anomalies in the male reproductive system of C57BL/6 mice. Therefore, the current study was undertaken to evaluate the mitigating effects of trichostatin A (TSA) against radiation-induced developmental anomalies in mice.

Role of a single session of ball throwing exercise on postural control in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Purpose: The purpose of the study was to investigate the role of training in improvement of balance control in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Methods: Older adults (mean age 78) with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and cognitively intact older adults (mean age 72) were exposed to self-initiated perturbations while performing bilateral shoulder flexion task before and after a single training session consisting of throwing a medicine ball. EMG activity of six trunk and lower limb muscles was recorded.

The Effect of Motor and Cognitive Tasks on Gait in People with Stroke.

Objective: Gait of people with unilateral stroke is characterized by pronounced asymmetry. The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of cognitive and motor tasks on asymmetry of gait in people with stroke.

Materials And Methods: Nine individuals with stroke walked over the GAITRite walkway while performing motor (holding a cup with water) or cognitive (reciting the alphabet) tasks or walked with no additional task.

Individual and combined effects of a cognitive task, light finger touch, and vision on standing balance in older adults with mild cognitive impairment.

Background: Postural instability and balance dysfunction have been identified in older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Performing a secondary task while standing can additionally jeopardize their balance.

Aims: The purpose of the exploratory study was to investigate the individual and combined effects of a cognitive task, light finger touch and vision on postural sway in older adults with MCI as compared to healthy older adults.

Role of motor and cognitive tasks in gait of individuals with mild cognitive impairment.

Older adults with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) experience difficulties with memory and task execution. Walking while performing a secondary task could affect gait of individuals with MCI and increase fall risk. The aim of the study was to investigate gait in individuals with MCI performing motor and cognitive secondary tasks.

Effect of a cognitive task and light finger touch on standing balance in healthy adults.

The purpose of the study was to investigate the individual and combined effects of applying light finger touch and performing a cognitive task on postural sway. Fourteen healthy young individuals stood on the force platform with light finger touch contact applied to an external stable structure and without finger touch. Both tasks were performed with and without a cognitive task (counting backward from a randomly chosen three-digit number).

OBJECTIVE AND SUBJECTIVE EVALUATION OF ADOLESCENT'S ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT NEEDS AND THEIR IMPACT ON SELF-ESTEEM.

Objective: To investigate the presence of association between objective and subjective evaluation of orthodontic treatment needs in adolescents and their impact on their self-esteem.

Methods: Cross-sectional study with adolescents aged 10-17 years old in Sri Ganganagar city, Rajasthan, India. The objective index of orthodontic treatment need (IOTN) dental health component (DHC) and the subjective aesthetic component (AC) were used to determine the normative and the self-perception need for orthodontic treatment, respectively.

Traumatic Dental Injuries Prevalence and their Impact on Self-esteem among Adolescents in India: A Comparative Study.

Introduction: Adolescents are mostly injured during sport activities, traffic accidents and some forms of violence which may lead to traumatic injuries. Traumatic injuries not only pose a health risk worldwide but are also regarded among serious social problems. Poor oral health has been related to poor social relationships that affect the ability to learn and grow which may lead to reduced self-esteem.

Impact of Dental Disorders and its Influence on Self Esteem Levels among Adolescents.

Introduction: Self esteem is more of a psychological concept therefore, even the common dental disorders like dental trauma, tooth loss and untreated carious lesions may affect the self esteem thus influencing the quality of life.

Aim: This study aims to assess the impact of dental disorders among the adolescents on their self esteem level.

Materials And Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted among 10 to 17 years adolescents.

Exploring the missing link - Empathy among dental students: An institutional cross-sectional survey.

Background: Empathy plays an important role in healthy dentist and patient relationship. Hence, the aim of the study is to (a) to measure the self-reported empathy levels among dental undergraduate and postgraduate students. (b) To review the trend of changes in empathy level with experience, age, and gender among dental undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Substrate effects on interactions of lipid bilayer assemblies with bound nanoparticles.

Understanding the interactions of nanoparticles with lipid membranes is crucial in establishing the mechanisms that govern assembly of membrane-based nanocomposites, nanotoxicology, and biomimetic inspired self-assembly. In this study, we explore binding of charged nanoparticles to lipid bilayers, both as liposomes and substrate supported assemblies. We find that the presence of a solid-support, regardless of curvature, eliminates the ability of zwitterionic fluid phase lipids to bind charged nanoparticles.

Lipid bilayer reorganization under extreme pH conditions.

Supported lipid bilayers containing phosphatidylcholine headgroups are observed to undergo reorganization from a 2D fluid, lipid bilayer assembly into an array of complex 3D structures upon exposure to extreme pH environments. These conditions induce a combination of molecular packing and electrostatic interactions that can create dynamic morphologies of highly curved lipid membrane structures. This work demonstrates that fluid, single-component lipid bilayer assemblies can create complex morphologies, a phenomenon typically only associated with lipid bilayers of mixed composition.