Association of Helicobacter Pylori in Chronic Tonsillitis.

The objective of the study was to detect the presence of Helicobacter pylori in adenotonsillar tissue and to assess the association between the presence of H pylori with Chronic Tonsillitis or Adenotonsillitis. This was a cross sectional study conducted among 60 patients diagnosed with chronic tonsillitis and adeno tonsillitis undergoing tonsillectomy or adeno tonsillectomy meeting the paradise criteria in a tertiary care hospital, Pondicherry. Rapid urease test was done in the intraoperative period immediately after the specimens were taken.

The Effectiveness of Myo-Inositol in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Prospective Clinical Study.

Background Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a multifaceted complex endocrine disorder showing an alarming rise in women worldwide. Insulin resistance is the chief driving force in the pathogenesis of PCOS. Myo-inositol is an upcoming insulin-sensitizing agent, which is a second messenger responsible for insulin-mediated intracellular glucose transport.

Assessment of Olfactory Dysfunction Using ODOFIN Sniffin' Sticks: A Prospective Comparative Study.

Olfactory loss can impair the ability to detect harmful warning smells like smoke or gas leaks, significantly affect the quality of life and increase the morbidity. This study was done using Sniffin stick test kit with an objective to compare the effect of Steroid Nasal Spray with Normal Saline Nasal Spray in improving the olfactory dysfunction seen in cases of chronic nasal obstruction. This Prospective comparative study was conducted on patients presenting to the ENT OPD with olfactory dysfunction due to various nasal pathologies.