Detection of in oral potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma using qRT-PCR: A comparative study.

Background: Recent researches has shown a significant association between microorganisms and oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC). , the keystone pathogen in chronic periodontitis, is considered as an important potential etiologic agent of OSCC, but the underlying mechanisms by which mediates OSCC progression remain poorly understood.

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the levels of in oral potentially malignant disorders, oral squamous cell carcinoma and normal oral mucosa using qRT-PCR.

An enigmatic combined tumour of oral malignant melanoma and oral squamous cell carcinoma - A rare case report.

Combined tumours are those composed of two benign tumours or a benign and malignant tumour or two malignant tumours occurring within the same tumour population. The incidence of combined tumours is very rare. Due to the rarity of these tumours, their biological behaviour remains unlashed.

Isolated Unilateral Total Absence of the Pectoralis Minor Muscle: A Rare Finding in Two Cases.

Anatomical variations are observed at times during a routine dissection process and some of them are clinically relevant as they can lead to certain clinical presentations or situations that are difficult to anticipate without the knowledge about their possibility. The unilateral non-syndromic complete absence of pectoral muscles is very rare. Their absence is always found to be associated with syndromes like Poland syndrome or Sprengel's deformity.

Enhanced figure of merit in two-dimensional ZrNiSn nanosheets for thermoelectric applications.

A novel two-dimensional (2D) half-Heuslerfor thermoelectric applications was designed from bulk half-Heusler ZrNiSn through first-principles calculation. Investigation of bulk half-Heusler and 2D nanosheet ZrNiSn was performed with the Quantum Espresso code based on a density functional theory plane wave basis set. Electronic band structure and density of states calculations were used to study the confinement effects.

Expression of PTCH gene in ameloblastoma and odontogenic keratocyst: A comparative study.

Aim: This is a cross-sectional comparative study, aimed to quantify the expression of patched (PTCH) gene in ameloblastoma, odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) and also the comparison of both the expressions.

Materials And Methods: Genomic deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) was extracted and quantified, and the expression of the PTCH gene was done in 17 cases of ameloblastoma and 17 cases of OKC by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).

Results: It was observed that there was an overexpression of the PTCH gene in both ameloblastoma and OKC with a good mean cycle threshold (CT) value of 32.

Formulation, Configuration, and Physical Properties of Dental Composite Resin Containing a Novel 2π + 2π Photodimerized Crosslinker - Cinnamyl Methacrylate: An Research.

Aim: To formulate and characterize the chemical structure of a new dental composite with photodimerized cinnamyl methacrylate (PD-CMA) photo-crosslinking comonomer and to evaluate the monomer-to-polymer conversion (MPC) and glass transition temperature () of the new composite copolymers.

Materials And Methods: CMA was PD by ultraviolet C-type (UVC) irradiation. The research groups were a control group C0 without PD-CMA and two trial groups: E10 (10 wt.

Outcome of Index Pregnancy in Women with Recurrent Pregnancy Loss (RPL).

Background: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL) is encountered in 2-5% of Obstetric population and in 50% the cause is unknown and hence it is a challenging situation for the Obstetrician to manage such women. This study was undertaken with the objectives of finding out the causes of RPL, comparing the outcome of index pregnancy between unknown RPL and known RPL and to study the pregnancy outcome with thromboprophylaxis in women with unknown RPL.

Methods: Prospective observational study involving 323 women was undertaken in a tertiary care Institute South India.

Lip print patterns: Similarities among the parents and their children.

Background: The wrinkles and grooves visible on the lips form the characteristic pattern of an individual and imprints produced is termed as "lip print." The study of these prints is known as "cheiloscopy." Variations in patterns among males and females could help in sex determination.

Drug utilization pattern and factors associated with polypharmacy and excessive polypharmacy in geriatric medical out-patients at a rural health training centre in India.

Context: Multiple chronic illnesses associated with ageing population demands the role of polypharmacy. Drug utilization study in terms of description of drug use pattern in the geriatric patients aids in monitoring polypharmacy as well as to determine the factors contributing to it.

Objectives: To analyse the drug utilization pattern in geriatric patients at a rural health training centre.

Characterization of surface-modified natural cellulosic fiber extracted from the root of Ficus religiosa tree.

The foremost intention of this work is to test the suitability of the Ficus religiosa Root Fiber (FRRF) as the better reinforcement for the natural fiber-reinforced composite structures. In the current work, the attempts have been made with the view of improving the physical, thermal, chemical, surface, and crystalline properties of FRRF employing 5 wt% of NaOH solution. Five samples of FRRF have been prepared by soaking the raw fiber in the alkali solution under different soaking times.

Prevalence and molecular characterization of zoonotic helminths in dogs.

A cross sectional study was designed to ascertain the prevalence of zoonotic helminths and protozoan parasites in dogs by employing conventional techniques and molecular characterization using polymerase chain reaction (PCR). Companion animals are reservoir hosts for helminths and protozoa species, and cohabitation with humans play a pivotal role in the transmission of zoonotic parasites to humans. A total of 510 faecal samples were collected from pet dogs belongs to various zones of Chennai city, Tamil Nadu, India and were processed by conventional techniques and molecular techniques.

Survivin expression in oral lichen planus: Role in malignant transformation.

Context: Oral lichen planus (OLP) is a potentially malignant disease with a prevalence rate of 0.5-2.2%.

Molecular identification of Campylobacter jejuni and coli from chicken, calves and dogs to determine its potential threat on human being.

Aim: Campylobacter is an emerging zoonotic pathogen and one of the leading cause of foodborne infection worldwide and it has been isolated from a variety of animal species. The aim of this study was to identify Campylobacter jejuni and Campylobacter coli from dogs, calves, and poultry using polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

Methodology: A total of 104 number of samples comprising cloacal swab from poultry (38), a rectal swab from dogs (40), and calves (26) were collected for the isolation of thermophilic Campylobacters using conventional culture method.

Clinical manifestations of oculodentodigital dysplasia.

Oculodentodigital dysplasia (ODDD) is a multisystem congenital disorder characterized by abnormal facial development, deformed limbs and dentition. This report describes a rare incidence of ODDD-linked dermatological, cardiac, dental, and neurologic manifestations noted in an Indian child patient.

Larvicidal potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Leucas aspera leaf extracts against dengue vector Aedes aegypti.

Vector-borne diseases caused by mosquitoes are one of the major economic and health problems in many countries. The Aedes aegypti mosquito is a vector of several diseases in humans like yellow fever and dengue. Vector control methods involving the use of chemical insecticides are becoming less effective due to development of insecticides resistance, biological magnification of toxic substances through the food chain, and adverse effects on environmental quality and non-target organisms including human health.

Larvicidal potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized from Leucas aspera leaf extracts against dengue vector Aedes aegypti.

Vector-borne diseases caused by mosquitoes are one of the major economic and health problems in many countries. Aedes aegypti mosquito is a vector of several diseases in humans like yellow fever and dengue. Vector control methods involving use of chemical insecticides are becoming less effective due to the development of insecticides resistance, biological magnification of toxic substances through the food chain, and adverse effects on environmental quality and nontarget organisms including human health.

Topical application of antibiotics in primary teeth: an overview.

Root canal infections are polymicrobial in nature, consisting of both aerobic and anaerobic species. The successful treatment of both primary and secondary endodontic infections involves effective eradication of the causative microorganisms during root canal treatment procedures. Reduction and elimination of microorganisms from the infected root canal provides optimal opportunity for treatment success.