Publications by authors named "S Archana"

Introduction: Laparoscopic myomectomy is a commonly performed operation with fast recovery and excellent results. However, haemorrhagic nature of the operation mandates us to use variety of vasoconstrictive and uterotonic agents. Amongst which, one of them is vasopressin.

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Introduction: Extraction wounds in oral cavity are usually self-healing. But, this wound healing is hindered because of factors such as saliva, blood, plaque, food debris which causes post-operative infection and pain due to microbial colonization. Placement of periodontal dressings such as zinc oxide eugenol or methyl methacrylate polymer would provide protection up to some extent despite leaving the site without any dressing, but it has disadvantage of difficulty in removing.

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Background: Calcific metamorphosis in root canals is common and presents challenges in gaining access. Guided endodontics offers a solution to overcome these difficulties. The PriciGuide® system is a patented guided endodontic technique claiming superior precision compared to sleeve-based guides.

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Most breast cancer deaths result from metastases. We previously reported that DNA repair factor and histone chaperone Aprataxin PNK-like Factor (APLF) is involved in EMT-associated metastasis of triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) cells. However, non-metastatic cells also expressed APLF, the implications of which in disease advancement remain uncertain.

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  • Maxillofacial injuries are frequently seen in Emergency Departments, prompting a study at Vydehi Institute to assess their occurrence and characteristics over nine years.
  • The research, which analyzed medical records of 2831 patients, revealed that 71.49% of injuries were soft tissue, primarily due to road traffic accidents (56.8%), with the forehead being the most common injury site.
  • The findings aim to inform better treatment strategies and advocate for public awareness campaigns to lower the incidence of these injuries.*
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