ICMR-MDRF Diabetes Biosamples: Cohort profile.

Background & objectives Biobanks are crucial for biomedical research, enabling new treatments and medical advancements. The biobank at the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) aims to gather, process, store, and distribute biospecimens to assist scientific studies. Methods This article details the profile of two cohorts: the Indian Council of Medical Research-India Diabetes (ICMR-INDIAB) study and the Registry of people with diabetes in India with young age at onset (ICMR-YDR).

An optimized EBRSA-Bi LSTM model for highly undersampled rapid CT image reconstruction.

COVID-19 has spread all over the world, causing serious panic around the globe. Chest computed tomography (CT) images are integral in confirming COVID positive patients. Several investigations were conducted to improve or maintain the image reconstruction quality for the sample image reconstruction.

Does Age Have a Role in Color and Whiteness Variations After Dehydration and Rehydration in Maxillary Anterior Teeth? An In Vivo Study.

Objective: To determine the influence of in vivo dehydration and rehydration on color and whiteness variations in maxillary anterior teeth of younger, middle-aged, and older individuals.

Methods And Materials: The spectrophotometric shade of maxillary anterior teeth from younger (20 to 30 years, n=20), middle-aged (50 to 60 years, n=20) and older (65 to 80 years, n=20) participants were assessed at baseline and every 10 minutes for 30 minutes after rubber dam isolation (dehydration). The teeth were then allowed to rehydrate, and shade values were assessed every 10 minutes for 30 minutes, after 24 hours, and after 48 hours.

Sensitivity and Specificity of Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Prediction of Cervical Lymph Node Metastasis in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinomas.

Background: The inaccuracies in clinical examination have been well-documented while advanced imaging modalities including computed tomography (CT) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) have been shown to have superior diagnostic accuracy in detecting occult and nodal metastasis. The aim of the present study was to identify as well as evaluate the inaccuracies in clinical examination and of clinical diagnostic criteria in known cases of oral squamous cell carcinomas (OSCCs) with the help of MRI.

Methodology: A total of 24 patients attending as outpatients were included in the study while clinically diagnosed and histopathologically proven cases of OSCC were examined clinically and then, subjected to advanced imaging with the help of MRI.

Calcifying Epithelial Odontogenic Cyst of Maxilla: A Clinical and Histological Rarity with Literature Review.

A cyst is defined as a pathological cavity which may or may not have an epithelial lining and which has a fluid, semi-fluid, or gaseous contents and is not formed by the accumulation of pus. The calcifying epithelial odontogenic cyst (CEOC) was first reported by Gorlin et al. in 1962.

Impact of dental operating microscope, selective dentin removal and cone beam computed tomography on detection of second mesiobuccal canal in maxillary molars: A clinical study.

Introduction: Maxillary molars may frequently require root canal therapy and can have complex anatomy. It is important to locate and treat the second mesiobuccal canal to significantly improve prognosis.

Aim Of The Study: The purpose of this study was to evaluate direct vision, dental operating microscope (DOM), selective dentin removal under DOM, and cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) in clinical detection of second mesiobuccal root canal (MB2) in maxillary molars.

CD4 Cell Counts, Lipid Profile, and Oral Manifestations in HIV-Infected and AIDS Patients.

Objectives: The present study aimed to evaluate CD4 cell counts, lipid profile, and oral manifestations in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) patients and their correlation with seronegative controls.

Materials And Methods: In this cross-sectional, hospital-based study, there were three groups of subjects: group A consisting of 500 healthy patients (controls), group B composed of 500 HIV-infected patients, and group C comprised of 500 AIDS patients based on their CD4 cell counts. CD4 cell counts were assessed using the CyFlow counter.

Evaluation of Surface Roughness, Hardness, and Gloss of Composites After Three Different Finishing and Polishing Techniques: An In Vitro Study.

Introduction The purpose of this in vitro study was to evaluate the effect of three different polishing systems on the microhardness, surface roughness, and gloss of resin composites. Materials and Methods The materials evaluated were 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Z-350 XT (3M™, St. Paul, MN, USA), Grandio (Voco, Cuxhaven, Germany), 3M™ ESPE™ Filtek™ Z250 (3M™, St.

Evaluation of Styloid Process and Its Anatomical Variations: A Digital Panoramic Study with Systematic Review.

Aims And Objectives: To evaluate the styloid process (SP) and its anatomical variations on digital panoramic radiographs from the database and also to synthesize the current evidence of literature on SP and anatomical variations along with the systematic review of the relevant studies after making the necessary exclusions.

Materials And Methods: A total of 500 panoramic radiographs from the database were examined and evaluated for the length of SP using OmniVue software and for the calcification patterns which were categorized into three types as described by Langlais. The obtained values were analyzed using -test and Chi-square tests with a significance level of 0.

Remineralization ability of sodium fluoride on the microhardness of enamel, dentin, and dentinoenamel junction: An study.

Aim: Dental tissues such as enamel, dentinoenamel junction (DEJ), dentin, and root dentin can react differently to demineralization and remineralization. The aim of this study was to evaluate the remineralization ability of sodium fluoride on the microhardness of enamel, dentin, and dentinoenamel junction.

Materials And Methods: Ten extracted third molar teeth were sectioned mesiodistally to form control and test groups.

Evaluation of Clinical Significance of Dermoscopy in Alopecia Areata.

Background: Alopecia areata (AA) is a common, chronic inflammatory disease characterized by nonscarring hair loss on the scalp or any hair-bearing area of the body. Recently, dermoscopy, a noninvasive diagnostic procedure, has been employed for the diagnosis of AA.

Aim: To evaluate various dermoscopic patterns in AA and correlate these patterns with the disease activity and severity.

Dentigerous Cysts of Maxillofacial Region- Clinical, Radiographic and Biochemical Analysis.

Background: Dentigerous cyst is the second most common type of odontogenic cysts that encloses the crown of an unerupted tooth by expansion of its follicle due to the collection of cystic fluid. In view of the capability of these lesions attaining a marked size if not diagnosed early and treated properly, the present study was done based on the clinical and radiographic presentation of the dentigerous cyst in addition to the analysis of the cystic contents.

Objective: The present study reported 14 cases of dentigerous cysts (DC) with their incidence and relative distribution of the maxillofacial region along with the clinical and radiographic features and biochemical analysis of cystic fluid.

Infantile pericardial round cell tumor.

Cardiac malignancies presenting in infancy are rare. Desmoplastic small round cell tumor (DSRCT) is a rare occurrence in this age group. No case of intrapericardial DSRCT has been reported in the literature in infants.

Back propagation neural network modelling of biodegradation and fermentative biohydrogen production using distillery wastewater in a hybrid upflow anaerobic sludge blanket reactor.

In a hybrid upflow anaerobic sludge blanket (HUASB) reactor, biodegradation in association with biohydrogen production was studied using distillery wastewater as substrate. The experiments were carried out at ambient temperature (34±1°C) and acidophilic pH of 6.5 with constant hydraulic retention time (HRT) of 24h at various organic loading rates (OLRs) (1-10.

Residual cyst associated with calcifications in an elderly patient.

A residual cyst, as the name implies, is a radicular, lateral periodotal, dentigerous or any other cyst that has persisted after it's associated tooth has been lost. Residual cysts show more predilection in males and they commonly affect the maxillary region. Usually, residual cysts are asymptomatic and calcifications occurring in the residual cysts are quite rare.

Biohydrogen production and kinetic modeling using sediment microorganisms of Pichavaram mangroves, India.

Mangrove sediments host rich assemblages of microorganisms, predominantly mixed bacterial cultures, which can be efficiently used for biohydrogen production through anaerobic dark fermentation. The influence of process parameters such as effect of initial glucose concentration, initial medium pH, and trace metal (Fe(2+)) concentration was investigated in this study. A maximum hydrogen yield of 2.

Treatment of class 2 division 1 malocclusion with severe short roots of upper central incisors.

The average amount of resorption per root of examined maxillary incisors or anterior teeth is < 1.5 mm during comprehensive orthodontic treatment. About 5% of adults and 2% of adolescents are likely to have at least one tooth with resorption of more than 5 mm during active treatment.

Optimisation and enhancement of biohydrogen production using nickel nanoparticles - a novel approach.

The effect of initial glucose concentration, initial pH and nickel nanoparticles concentration on biohydrogen production was experimented at mesophilic temperature (30-35 °C) using anaerobic microflora in batch tests. It revealed that yield of biohydrogen using nickel nanoparticles with an average size of 13.64 nm was higher than the corresponding control tests.

Dental prosthetic status and prosthetic needs of the institutionalized elderly living in geriatric homes in Hyderabad: a pilot study.

Introduction: To promote oral health among the elderly, we need to know their prosthetic status and prosthetic need. Hence, a survey of prosthetic status and need of elderly inmates of geriatric homes in Hyderabad was done.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was undertaken, and 174 subjects aged 60 years and above were examined of which 103 were male and 71 were female (59.

Multidisciplinary approach of congenitally missing upper laterals: A case study.

In an orthodontic patient, missing teeth will require restoration or reshaping of an adjacent tooth, after the orthodontic treatment. Furthermore, each type of restoration may require slightly different tooth position. Therefore, it is mandatory for the team to establish a treatment plan.

Turning refuse into resource: a study on aerobic composting.

The management of solid waste disposal had been a perennial problem every where in our country. In order to overcome this problem one possible solution is to compost the solid waste in the presence of air, so that it may be converted into an useful manure. With this intention, solid wastes like coir waste and water hyacinth had been collected and composted with the addition of cow dung.

Anti-inflammatory activity of ethanol extract of Vitex glabrata leaves.

Vitex glabrata (Verbenaceae) is commonly employed for the treatment of various ailments in traditional medicine. In this study, ethanol extract of Vitex glabrata (EEVG) was evaluated for the anti-inflammatory activity using carrageenan-induced paw edema and cotton pellet induced granuloma formation in rat models. EEVG showed significant anti-inflammatory activity in rats in dose dependant manner.

Platelet m-calpain: a facile marker and STR polymorphism analysis for the identification of true carriers of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a neuromuscular-degenerative fatal disorder caused by mutations in the dystrophin gene. The incidence rate is one in 3300 live male births in every part of the world. A study into the detection of true carriers of DMD has been performed using gene deletion and non-deletion cases to devise a reliable and cost-effective diagnosis of DMD.