Internal Audit of an Oral Pathology Laboratory: Perspectives on Finances and Operational Management.

Background Internal audits are essential tools for enhancing the operational efficiency, quality, and effectiveness of healthcare departments. Audits enable the departments and laboratories to meet the changing needs of the healthcare environment by giving a detailed picture of the department's operations and highlighting areas for possible growth and development. Aims and objectives This study focuses on the biopsies received in the Oral Pathology Department at Saveetha Dental College, aiming to evaluate biopsy trends, financial performance, and resource utilization over one year.

A study on microstructural, mechanical properties, and optimization of wear behaviour of friction stir processed AZ31/TiC composites using response surface methodology.

The primary objective of this study is to investigate the microstructural, mechanical, and wear behaviour of AZ31/TiC surface composites fabricated through friction stir processing (FSP). TiC particles are reinforced onto the surface of AZ31 magnesium alloy to enhance its mechanical properties for demanding industrial applications. The FSP technique is employed to achieve a uniform dispersion of TiC particles and grain refinement in the surface composite.

Assessment of Turnaround Time (TAT) for Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Biopsies: A Single-Institution Experience.

Background: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is one of the most common cancers worldwide. A delay in the diagnosis of OSCC can have a drastic impact on management and patient outcomes. One of the most crucial elements in oral management is the timely histopathological final diagnosis.

Longitudinal Assessment of the Quality of Life in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Patients.

Background Studies evaluating the quality of life (QoL) among oral cancer patients in the Indian population are scarce. Regular follow-ups and QoL assessment in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) patients can aid in comprehensive support strategies to improve their QoL outcomes. Aim and objectives This study aimed to assess the QoL of oral cancer patients and correlate the QoL with demographic and treatment parameters.

Unveiling the Unspoken: Exploring Oral Manifestations of Psychological Disorders.

Psychological variables also interact closely with several tissues and systems leading to several diseases. The oral cavity is also linked to potential physical manifestations of psychological origin. Oral symptoms such as facial pain, oral dysaesthesia, extreme palatal erosion, or self-inflicted harm are perhaps the first or sole signs of mental health issues.

Prevalence of Dental and Skeletal Fluorosis Among School Children in Rural Areas of YSR Kadapa District, Andhra Pradesh, India.

Background Andhra Pradesh (AP) is one of the states in India found to have districts with endemic fluoride and YSR Kadapa district is one among them. Fluorosis is a well-known endemic disease affecting the hard tissues of the human body like teeth and bone and soft tissues like the kidneys, gastrointestinal system, nervous system, etc. Dental fluorosis is being proven as a biomarker for exposure to fluoride.

Correlation Between Clinical and Histopathological Stagings of Oral Submucous Fibrosis: A Clinicopathological Cognizance of 238 Cases From South India.

Background  This paper aims to descriptively present the clinico-demographic and pathological profile of 238 cases of oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) with emphasis on the correlation between clinical and histopathological classification systems and the incidence of malignant transformation. Methods A total of 7098 oral biopsies were retrospectively retrieved over a period of 13 years, out of which 238 cases of OSMF were included in the present study. Data were analyzed for age, gender, habits, clinical symptoms, functional staging, histological staging, type and nature of epithelium, signet-ring cell changes, presence/absence of dysplasia or transformation squamous cell carcinoma, and treatment.

An In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-inflammatory and Antioxidant Activities of Cocos nucifera and Triticum aestivum Formulation.

Background Medicinal plants are traditionally used in Ayurveda, Unani medicine, and Siddha as primary sources of drugs, and mankind has exploited the therapeutic properties of these herbs throughout history. Coconut (), a common ingredient of Indian sub-continental cuisine, has been proven to possess various medicinal properties; similarly, wheatgrass () is of greater medicinal value and is known as the powerhouse of nutrients and vitamins. These have been used individually, but there is limited data on the synergistic use of these products.

The Comparative Analysis of Buccal Exfoliated Cells in the Pediatric and Adolescent Age Groups Among the Dravidian Population During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Introduction Adolescence is a distinct stage of development marked by a variety of physiological, behavioral, hormonal, and cellular changes. Objective The objective of this study is to assess the cytomorphometry of buccal exfoliated cells in the age groups 1-10 and 11-19 and detect any changes in their buccal exfoliated cells during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Materials and methods Buccal smears were collected from 60 patients of age groups 1-10 (n=30) and 11-19 (n=30).

Anti-diabetic Potential of a Stigmasterol From the Seaweed and Its Application in the Formulation of Nanoemulsion Conjugate for the Development of Functional Biscuits.

The seaweed was selected for the extraction of phytosterol by the Soxhlet method. The extracted phytosterol was chemically characterized as stigmasterol using Fourier-transform infrared spectrometry and gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis. The antioxidant and α-amylase inhibitory activity of stigmasterol has been confirmed by assays.

Binucleate Cells in Cytosmears: What do They Signify?

Background: Although the classic Reed-Sternberg (RS) cell is considered a diagnostic of Hodgkin's disease, RS-like cells have been noted in various benign and malignant conditions. The presence of these cells can be a diagnostic challenge.

Aims: Our aim was to see if cells morphologically resembling or identical to RS cells occur in conditions other than Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) and what proportion of cases show binucleate cells in various benign and malignant conditions.

Intracranial bony ball - An ossified variant of meningioma.

An ossified variant of meningioma in the intracranial region is very rare. We report a case of a 28-year-old female who presented with headache for 4 years. Imaging revealed an extra-axial calcified mass in the left parieto-occipital lobe.

Revealing the Efficacy of Thermostable Biosurfactant in Heavy Metal Bioremediation and Surface Treatment in Vegetables.

Biosurfactants are amphiphilic molecules which showed application in the food, medical, and cosmetics industries and in bioremediation. In this study, a marine sponge-associated bacteria (MSI 54) was identified as a biosurfactant producer which showed high emulsification and surface tension-reducing property. The isolate MSI 54 was identified as sp.

Subcutaneous Fungal Cyst Masquerading as Benign Lesions - A Series of Eight Cases.

Background: Subcutaneous fungal infections are caused by penetration of the causative fungi into the subcutaneous layer and are usually localised. We present a series of eight cases with subcutaneous fungal cystic lesions masquerading as benign lesions.

Materials And Methods: A retrospective study was conducted on subcutaneous fungal infections seen between January 2007 to July 2014 in the Department of Pathology.