Congenital Granular Cell Tumour - Case Report and Review of Literature.

Rationale: Congenital orofacial swellings in neonates are mainly limited to vascular malformations and neuroectodermal benign tumours. Congenital granular cell tumour (CGCT) is a rare condition affecting neonates with a prevalence rate of 6 in 1 million. Our report provides a brief review of diagnosis and management.

Bifunctional cysteine gold nanoclusters for β-amyloid fibril inhibition and fluorescence imaging: a distinctive approach to manage Alzheimer's disease.

Alzheimer's disease (AD) is a progressive complex neurodegenerative disorder affecting millions of individuals worldwide. Currently, there is no effective treatment for AD. AD is characterized by the deposition of amyloid plaques/fibrils.

Salivary peptide human neutrophil defensin1-3 and its relationship with early childhood caries.

Background: This study aimed to evaluate the relationship of the level of salivary peptides human neutrophil defensin (HNP) 1-3 in children with and without early childhood caries (ECC).

Materials And Methods: This study was conducted among 86 children of age 3-6 years who were divided into two groups: Group 1 - children with ECC ( = 43) and Group 2 - children without ECC ( = 43). Saliva samples were collected, and salivary peptide HNP1-3 levels were analyzed using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Management of Complicated Crown-Root Fracture by Extra-Oral Fragment Reattachment and Intentional Reimplantation with 2 Years Review.

Trauma with an accompanying fracture to the anterior teeth gives an agonizing experience for a young individual due to the physical disfigurement and the psychological impact that is imposed on them. This paper reports a case of complicated crown-root fracture in a young child that was treated by extra-oral fragment reattachment followed by the intentional reimplantation. The tooth was endodontically-treated followed by the placement of fiber-reinforced composite post.

Semi-Supervised Nonnegative Matrix Factorization of Wide-Field Fluorescence Microscopic Images for Tissue Diagnosis.

This study tests the use of a constrained nonnegative matrix factorization (NMF) algorithm to explore the comparatively new field of chemometric microscopy to support tissue diagnosis. The algorithm can extract the spectral signature and the absolute concentration map of endogenous fluorophores from wide-field microscopic images. The resultant data distinguished normal and fibrous calvarial tissues, based on the changes in their spectral signatures.

Luminescent Gold Nanorods To Enhance the Near-Infrared Emission of a Photosensitizer for Targeted Cancer Imaging and Dual Therapy: Experimental and Theoretical Approach.

Strong plasmon absorption in the near-infrared (NIR) region renders gold nanorods (GNRs) amenable for biomedical applications, particularly for photothermal therapy. However, these nanostructures have not been explored for their imaging potential because of their weak emission profile. In this study, the weak fluorescence emission of GNRs is tuned to match that of the absorption of a photosensitizer (PS) molecule, and energy transfer from the GNR to PS enhances the emission profile of the GNR-PS combination.

A comparative evaluation between cheiloscopic patterns and the permanent molar relationships to predict the future malocclusions.

Background: To assess the correlation between different cheiloscopic patterns with the permanent molar relationships.

Material And Methods: 300 children who are 14-16 years old with completely erupted 2nd permanent molars upto occlusal table were recruited and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the proforma. Lip prints of these subjects were recorded with lipstick-cellophane method and middle 10mm of lower lip was analysed for the lip print pattern as suggested by Sivapathasundharam et al.

Simultaneous detection of different probe molecules using silver nanowires as SERS substrates.

Metallic silver nanowires with high yield were synthesized using a modified seed mediated approach at room temperature. Ribbon-like nanostructures were obtained when the concentration of NaOH was lower and further increase of NaOH transformed it into long nanowires. These nanowires possess high aspect ratio, with length and diameter ~6.

A Comparative Evaluation between Cheiloscopic Patterns and Terminal Planes in Primary Dentition.

Objective: To assess the correlation between different cheiloscopic patterns with the terminal planes in deciduous dentition.

Materials And Methods: Three hundred children who are 3-6 years old with complete primary dentition were recruited, and the pattern of molar terminal plane was recorded in the pro forma. Lip prints of these children were recorded with lipstick-cellophane method, and the middle 10 mm of lower lip was analyzed for the lip print pattern as suggested by Sivapathasundharam .

Preferences and choices of a child concerning the environment in a pediatric dental operatory.

Background: The aim of this cross-sectional descriptive study was to determine children's preferences in a dental clinic so as to reduce anxiety during dental procedures. In this study survey methodology was used.

Materials And Methods: A questionnaire was designed to evaluate the child's preference in a dental hospital so as to remove anxiety during a dental procedure.

Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial efficacy of an alternative natural agent for disinfection of toothbrushes.

Objective: The aim of this study was to assess the antimicrobial potency of aqueous extract of leaves in two different concentrations as a toothbrush disinfectant against three oral bacterial species.

Materials And Methods: Aqueous extracts of leaves were prepared at 20% and 30% concentrations and 0.2% chlorhexidine was used as control.

Prevalence of molar incisor hypomineralization in school children aged 8-12 years in Chennai.

Objective: To investigate the prevalence and severity of molar incisor hypomineralization (MIH).

Materials And Methods: A sample of 2,864 students aged 8-12 years were selected from government and private schools in Chennai. MIH was diagnosed clinically based on the diagnostic criteria established by the European Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (EAPD) 2003.

Influence of processing parameters on the quality of soycurd (tofu).

Tofu, a non-fermented soybean curd is a nutritious and digestible product with a high quality protein. Tofu making procedure includes soaking of beans, grinding, filtering, boiling, coagulating and moulding. The flavour, quality and the texture of tofu produced is significantly influenced by its processing parameters.

Evaluation of adjustment methods used to determine prevalence of low birth-weight babies at a rural hospital in Andhra Pradesh, India.

Accurate reporting of prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) is important for monitoring health of a population. LBW is often underestimated in developing countries due to heaping of the data at 2.5 kg.

Comparative evaluation of tensile bond strength and microleakage of conventional glass ionomer cement, resin modified glass ionomer cement and compomer: An in vitro study.

Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate and compare the tensile bond strength and microleakage of Fuji IX GP, Fuji II LC, and compoglass and to compare bond strength with degree of microleakage exhibited by the same materials.

Materials And Methods: Occlusal surfaces of 96 noncarious primary teeth were ground perpendicular to long axis of the tooth. Preparations were distributed into three groups consisting of Fuji IX GP, Fuji II LC and Compoglass.

Polymer blend microspheres for controlled drug release: the techniques for preparation and characterization: a review article.

The use of polymers and their microspheres in drug delivery is well known for they are being widely used in the field of drug delivery. The polymer entraps a drug which is to be released in a predesigned manner in the body through biodegradation. The blending of polymers is one way of modifying and enhancing the properties of polymer- based products which is also a cost effective procedure rather than developing a new product.

Accelerated fermentation of 'idli' batter using soy residue okara.

The aim of this work was to reduce the natural fermentation period of 'idli' from the conventional 14 h to 10 h by adding underutilized okara for the preparation of 'idli'. Black gram was partially substituted with soy residue okara in the ratio of (1:1). After 14 h of natural fermentation, the pH and total acidity of control 'idli' batter was 4.

Isoflavone phytoestrogens in soymilk fermented with β-glucosidase producing probiotic lactic acid bacteria.

Isoflavones significantly contribute to human health and disease prevention, and exist as glucosides and aglycones. The β-glucosidase enzyme that hydrolyzes glucosides to aglycones is very sensitive to molecular structure, and thus the profile of the isoflavones can affect their rate of hydrolysis. Soymilk was fermented with Lactobacillus acidophilus B4496 (La), Lactobacillus bulgaricus CFR2028 (Lb), Lactobacillus casei B1922 (Lc), Lactobacillus plantarum B4495 (Lp) and Lactobacillus fermentum B4655 (Lf) for 48 h at 37°C.

Influence of natural coagulants on isoflavones and antioxidant activity of tofu.

Tofu (instead of preparing using synthetic coagulant) was prepared using coagulants of plant origin (Citrus limonum, Garcinia indica, Tamarindus indica, Phyllanthus acidus and Passiflora edulis). Total crude protein and fat contents were highest in tofu prepared using G. indica and T.

Bioconversion of isoflavone glycosides to aglycones, mineral bioavailability and vitamin B complex in fermented soymilk by probiotic bacteria and yeast.

Aim: To study the role of β-glucosidase producing probiotic bacteria and yeast in the biotransformation of isoflavone glycosides to aglycones, mineral bioavailability and vitamin B complex in fermented soymilk.

Methods And Results: Five isolates of probiotic lactic acid bacteria (LAB), Lactobacillus acidophilus B4496, Lactobacillus bulgaricus CFR2028, Lactobacillus casei B1922, Lactobacillus plantarum B4495 and Lactobacillus fermentum B4655 with yeast Saccharomyces boulardii were used to ferment soymilk to obtain the bioactive isoflavones, genistein and daidzein. High-performance liquid chromatography was used to analyse the concentration of isoflavones.

Biomolecules and nutritional quality of soymilk fermented with probiotic yeast and bacteria.

Soymilk was fermented with five isolates of probiotic lactic acid bacteria and in combination with probiotic yeast Saccharomyces boulardii. Nutritional profile like fat, protein, ash, pH, acidity, polyphenol, and protein hydrolysis were analyzed. Polyphenol content decreased from 265.

Role of Helicobacter pylori and hyperammonemia in subclinical hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis of liver.

In a prospective study of 47 patients of subclinical hepatic encephalopathy in cirrhosis of liver, aged between 23 and 60 years, 49% showed Helicobacter pylori positivity by rapid urease test. The baseline characters of patients (mean age, serum creatinine, sereum albumin, serum bilirubin, prothrombin time) were similar among patients with and without Helicobacter infection in all the patients. There was no statistically significant difference in blood ammonia levels in either group of patients.