Publications by authors named "Sujay S Kulkarni"
Purpose: Intermaxillary fixation (IMF) is a fundamental principle in the management of mandibular fractures but with recent advent of open reduction and internal fixation (ORIF), use of IMF is almost limited intraoperatively. Therefore, we compared the efficacy of Erich arch bar versus embrasure wires for intraoperative IMF in mandibular fractures.
Method: This prospective study was comprised of 50 patients with mandibular fractures who required ORIF with intraoperative IMF.
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- Non-ulcer dyspepsia is a common issue related to slow stomach movement, and current medications have safety concerns.
- Itopride is a new, safer medication that works by blocking dopamine D2 receptors and inhibiting acetylcholinesterase to improve gastric motility.
- The ENGIP-II study found that itopride significantly reduced various symptoms of non-ulcer dyspepsia and was well-tolerated, suggesting it might be the preferred treatment option.
The ENGIP-I study was conducted to investigate the efficacy, and safety of itopride in patients of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease. There were significant reductions in heartburn frequency, heartburn severity, gastro-oesophageal regurgitation frequency at day 3 only. ENGIP-I study concluded that itopride was well tolerated by patients and appears to be the drug of choice in patients with gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
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