Spectrophotometric Analysis and Determination of Anti-inflammatory Effect of Punica granatum and Woodfordia fruticosa in Subjects With Chronic Periodontitis - A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial.

Introduction: Long-term use of chemical plaque control methods has led to adverse effects. In the current scenario, herbal mouthwashes have adequately remediated periodontal disease. Moreover, in the salivary interactome, biomarkers such as salivary amylase, a key protein secreted in the saliva, have been immensely useful in detecting the progression of periodontal disease.

Front-Line vs Second-Line Healthcare Workers: Susceptibility Prediction to COVID-19 Infection in a Tertiary Care Teaching Institute.

Background Since the beginning of the novel coronavirus disease in Wuhan city of China in 2019 and its spreading worldwide and taking the form of a pandemic, many healthcare workers (HCWs) were affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) infection. Though we have used many types of personal protective equipment (PPE) kits while taking care of COVID-19 patients, we have seen COVID-19 susceptibility in different working areas were different. The pattern of infection in different working areas depended on HCWs following COVID-19 appropriate behavior.

Exchange of Pb from Indian to Atlantic Ocean is driven by Agulhas current and atmospheric Pb input from South Africa.

Using a spatiotemporal dataset of dissolved lead (dPb) from the subtropical oceans surrounding South Africa, this study quantifies the exchange of dPb between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans. Despite the absence of a major Pb source within the South Atlantic sector and the complete phase-out of leaded petroleum in Southern Africa, the ecologically important southeast Cape Basin shows an elevated surface dPb concentration (21-30 pmol kg). We estimated up to 90% of the measured dPb in surface waters of the Cape Basin was delivered from the Indian Ocean via the Agulhas Current (AC).

A Fixed-Dose Combination of Ofloxacin-Ornidazole Induced Fixed Drug Eruption: A Case Report.

Cutaneous drug eruptions are commonly occurring adverse drug reactions. Food and Drug Association does not recommend a fixed dose combination of ofloxacin-ornidazole; still, it is commonly practised in developing countries. Many patients take this combination of drugs for episodes of gastro-enteritis, often as self-medication.

Patients' Satisfaction on Telemedicine Service in Relation to COVID-19 and Non-COVID-19 Problems: A Cross-Sectional Comparative Study.

Background: Telemedicine service was historically started for ambulatory and hospice care patients. Since 2020, we have been in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. The availability of healthcare facilities became limited due to repeated locked down during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oceanographic anomalies coinciding with humpback whale super-group occurrences in the Southern Benguela.

Seasonal feeding behaviour of humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) has been observed in the coastal waters of the Southern Benguela where the species has been observed forming super-groups during the austral spring in recent years since 2011. Super-groups are unprecedented densely-packed aggregations of between 20 and 200 individuals in low-latitude waters and their occurrences indicate possible changes in feeding behaviour of the species. We accessed published data on super-groups occurrence in the study area in 2011, 2014 and 2015, and investigated oceanographic drivers that support prey availability in this region.

Antibacterial and Antifungal Efficacy of Platelet-Rich Fibrin and Platelet-Rich Fibrin Matrix against Root Canal Microflora.

Background: Binding of such proteins with a developing fibrin mesh or to the extracellular matrix has the ability to create chemotactic gradients aiding the recruitment of stem cells, thereby, stimulating cell migration and differentiation this may promotes repair and regeneration. There is a unique concept in platelet concentrates called platelet-rich fibrin matrix (PRFM) which is processed using higher attraction without the utilization of bovine thrombin.

Aim And Objectives: The aim of this study is to evaluate the antibacterial and antifungal effects of platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) and PRFM against root canal microflora.

Potential generation sites of internal solitary waves and their propagation characteristics in the Andaman Sea-a study based on MODIS true-colour and SAR observations.

The presence of large-amplitude Internal Solitary Waves (ISWs or solitons) is quite common in the Andaman Sea, located in the north-eastern Indian Ocean basin. ISWs are known to induce strong vertical velocities which can play an essential role in the mixing transport of nutrients and are proven hazardous to offshore oil platforms. The surface signatures of ISWs can be detected using remote sensing instruments like Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) and sunglint true-colour images.

In vitro Comparison of Impact of Different Bleaching Agents on the Microhardness of Enamel.

Background: Various agents are used these days for increasing the esthetics. One such procedure is bleaching that offers various advantages, as it is minimal invasive and cheap option to color the teeth and remove stain. The altered enamel after the bleaching process shows surface demineralization and porosities.

Cuspal movement and microleakage in premolar teeth restored with posterior restorative materials.

Background: With the increase in various resin-based composites with varying monomeric formulations and fi llers had led to a significant number of problems, and one of such is postoperative pain. Clinician is in a dilemma what to select and what not to. The latest nanocomposite is there for a short while that no individual research is available currently, hence, this study was undertaken.

Evaluation of efficacy of combinations of five endodontic sealers with five antibiotics against Enterococcus Faecalis - An in-vitro study.

Background: To evaluate and compare in vitro the antibacterial efficacy of five antibiotics when added individually to five endodontic sealers against Enterococcus faecalis (EF).

Materials & Methods: This controlled trial with systematic allocation method was carried out to detect the combined antibacterial activity of five endodontic sealers (Kerr sealer EWT, Endomethasone, AH26, AH Plus, Roekoseal) with five antibiotics regularly used (Amoxicillin, metronidazole, azithromyacin, gatifloxacin, doxycycline) on EF. For each sealerantibiotic combinations, thirty BHI agar plates (15 aerobic and 15 anaerobic) were inoculated with EF, containing five sterile paper discs- three of various sealer- antibiotic combinations, one of sealer alone (positive control) & plain disc as negative control were incubated at 370C for 48 hrs and the zone of inhibition was measured.