Regional languages are being used more frequently in online platforms as a result of the expanding use of digital technology. Understanding user opinions on social media platforms, forums, blogs, and other digital platforms that employ Indian regional languages has become significant due to their role in various applications. Research on sentiment analysis of Indian regional language texts suffers due to the unavailability of available regional language datasets.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe present study examined the anti-biofilm efficacy of two short-chain antimicrobial peptides (AMPs), namely, indolicidin and cecropin A (1-7)-melittin (CAMA) against biofilm-forming multidrug-resistant enteroaggregative Escherichia coli (MDR-EAEC) isolates. The typical EAEC isolates re-validated by PCR and confirmed using HEp-2 cell adherence assay was subjected to antibiotic susceptibility testing to confirm its MDR status. The biofilm-forming ability of MDR-EAEC isolates was assessed by Congo red binding, microtitre plate assays and hydrophobicity index; broth microdilution technique was employed to determine minimum inhibitory concentrations (MICs) and minimum biofilm eradication concentrations (MBECs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFWe explored and evaluated for the first time colorimetric nitrocefin assay in conjunction with the double disc test and PCR assay. We suggested the use of nitrocefin assay for rapid screening of ESBL-production by Enteroaggregative Escherichia coli.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjectives: To describe the experience of using developmental intervention package among low birth weight babies less than 1,800 g and developmental outcome at the end of 6 mo monthly intervention.
Methods: Babies below 1,800 g, discharged from neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of Sree Avittom Thirunal (SAT) hospital, over the last 3 y, were followed at Child Development Centre (CDC) Kerala and offered monthly evaluation by different tools and developmental intervention using a package by trained developmental therapists and mothers were encouraged to continue the same at home. At the end of 6 mo the developmental outcome was assessed using Developmental Assessment Scale for Indian Infants (DASII).
Oral Surg Oral Med Oral Pathol Oral Radiol
October 2013
Objectives: Flapless implant surgery is fast gaining popularity because of several advantages, such as reduced surgical time, postoperative bleeding, and swelling. Studies have shown that flap elevation results in some amount of bone loss. The aim of the current study was to compare the amount of bone loss in procedures using the flapless technique and those where flap elevation was done.
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