Utilizing Narrow Band Imaging for Early Detection of Recurrence in Follow-Up Patients with Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma Treated with Curative Intent Using Radiotherapy/Chemo-Radiotherapy: Enhancing Detection and Patient Outcomes.

Head and Neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) is one of the most common cancer in developing countries. Most of the patients present with advanced disease and requires rigorous treatment. Routine follow up of the patient is required to detect any recurrence which will substantially affect overall survival of the patient.

Efficacy of Google Form-based MCQ tests for formative assessment in medical biochemistry education.

Background: Biochemistry, being a vast and complex subject, can be challenging for Phase I MBBS students to comprehend and retain. Embracing rapidly evolving technology can facilitate a more accessible learning experience. In this study, we investigated the effectiveness of using Google Form-based multiple-choice question (MCQ) tests as a formative assessment tool after each biochemistry lecture series.

Translabyrinthine Excision of a Transmodiolar Intralabyrinthine Schwannoma Mimicking Meniere's Disease: A Case Report.

Intralabyrinthine schwannomas (ILSs) are rare tumors involving the otic capsule. Notably, they are often misdiagnosed because their symptoms mimic those of other, more common inner ear pathologies. Diagnosis requires high-resolution contrast-enhanced magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which reveals filling defects (using a T2-weighted MRI sequence) or focal enhancement (using a T1-weighted MRI sequence with gadolinium enhancement) in the inner ear.

Post Surgical Outcomes in Paediatric Adenotonsillar Hypertrophy with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: Subjective and Objective Evaluation.

The aim of the study was to determine the post surgical outcomes in pediatric adenotonsillar hypertrophy with OSA using portable polysomnography (PSG), OSA 18 Questionnaire and Quality of life (QoL) scores. Secondly to correlate the subjective outcomes with objective scores of polysomonography. A prospective, single-arm, nonrandomized, single center study was performed at a tertiary care centre on children aged 3-12 years (n = 30) with adenoid hypertrophy/ tonsillar hypertrophy/adenotonsillar hypertrophy and symptoms suggestive of OSA.

Recalcitrant Epistaxis: A case report of Hereditary Haemorrhagic Telangiectasia.

Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia, also known as Rendu-Osler-Weber disease, is an autosomal dominant disorder of the fibrovascular tissue common in Western countries. It is characterized by the classical triad of mucocutaneous telangiectasia, arteriovenous malformations with recurrent epistaxis. Here we report a rare case of Hereditary haemorrhagic telangiectasia in a 66-year-old Indian male who presented with a history of recurrent epistaxis of forty years duration.

Neutronic simulation of medical radioisotope Mo and Lu production in IPR 14 MeV neutron generator facility.

An accelerator based 14 MeV neutron generator is commissioned at Institute for Plasma Research India. The generator is based on the linear accelerator concept where the deuterium ion beam impinged to the tritium target to produce neutrons. The generator is designed to produce 1 × 10 neutrons per sec.

Trends of sensitization pattern to aeroallergens among the patients with allergic rhinitis and/or bronchial asthma in Bangalore: A cross sectional study.

Background: Allergic rhinitis (AR) is rather erroneously viewed as a trivial disease. It is a chronic or recurrent allergen-specific, IgE-mediated inflammation that primarily affects the membrane lining the nose. However, due to the united airway concept, it is also found to be associated with bronchial asthma.

Role of subjective visual vertical in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo as a prognostic marker after canalith repositioning maneuver.

Objective: To study the potential role of subjective visual vertical (SVV) as a prognostic marker for canalith repositioning maneuver (CRM) in patients with posterior canal benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (PC-BPPV) for the Indian population.

Methods: SVV was examined in 30 patients with PC-BPPV before and after canalith repositioning maneuver and after complete resolution of PC-BPPV. Study parameters included the mean of 10 angular tilt readings and direction of deviation, which were compared before and after CRM and following complete resolution of PC-BPPV.

A study on relationship between Neural Response Telemetry and behavioural Threshold/Comfort levels in children with cochlear implant.

Background: Our study was a prospective, non-randomised, single tertiary care centre study involving 50 children below 10 years, all implanted with Nucleus 24™ cochlear implants to find the relationship between intra-operative NRT (Neural Response Telemetry) values and post-operatively behaviourally obtained Threshold (T) and Comfort (C) levels.

Methods: NRT threshold values were obtained intra-operatively by using Custom Sound EP Software V 4.4™ (Cochlear Corporation).

Cost-effectiveness of Pediatric Unilateral/Bilateral Cochlear Implant in a Developing Country.

Objective: To determine the cost-effectiveness of unilateral and bilateral cochlear implantation (CI) for children suffering from bilateral profound SNHL.

Study Design: This was a cost benefit analysis study where quality-adjusted life years (QALY) and the expenditure involved post unilateral and bilateral CI were calculated to assess the cost per QALY gained.

Setting: The study was conducted in a tertiary-care hospital in a city of a developing country.

Tracheal Stenosis: Evaluation of an Institutional Protocol and Introduction of Novel Surgical Criteria and Scoring System.

Treatment modalities for treatment of post intubation and post tracheostomy tracheal stenosis are many. However, well defined surgical criteria and prognostic classification eluding us till date. A prospective study of 57 cases of post intubation and post tracheostomy tracheal stenosis managed as per well defined surgical criteria followed in our institution.

Bilateral orbital complications of paediatric rhinosinusitis.

Background: The spread of infection from the ethmoid sinuses to the orbit occurs directly through a congenital dehiscence of the lamina papyracea or via haematogenous spread through ophthalmic venous system. Hence orbital complications of paediatric rhinosinusitis are usually unilateral at presentation.

Methods: We describe three children with bilateral orbital cellulitis that occurred as a complication of rhinosinusitis without intracranial spread of the infection.

A study to determine factors influencing outcomes of paediatric cochlear implants.

Background: Cochlear implantation is a powerful tool for helping children with severe to profound sensorineural hearing loss to gain the ability to hear, achieve age appropriate communication skills. However patient selection is of utmost importance to achieve optimum results.

Method: A cross sectional study was done on 75 children who had undergone unilateral cochlear implantation.

A rare case of complete second arch branchial fistula in a 7-year-old child.

Branchial fistulae are formed due to the abnormal persistence of the embryonic branchial clefts. Complete branchial fistula with internal and external opening is extremely rare. We report a rare case of complete second arch branchial fistulae in a 7-year-old boy, which was confirmed by a fistulogram.

Psychiatric morbidity among elderly in Chandigarh.

Objective: To find out the prevalence of Psychiatric Morbidity Among Elderly in the age-group of 65 years and above.

Methodology: This community based study was conducted by house to house visit after selecting a sample by stratified random technique from the 47 sectors in urban areas and 27 villages in Chandigarh. A total of 250 households in urban and 50 households in rural areas were covered which consisted of 362 elderly (313 urban and 49 rural) who were enrolled and psychiatric morbidity was assessed by using R Kellner & B F Shaffield (1979) scale.

Pulse polio immunization in district Panipat: a process evaluation.

Objective: To evaluate all steps of pulse polio immunization on special sub national immunization day.

Methods: On a sub-national immunization day (SNID), 120 booths were randomly selected from 662 booths by probability proportionate to size (PPS) sampling technique.

Results: It was observed that attendance in the district level meeting was thin (30%).

Status of cold-chain maintenance in Chandigarh.

An effective cold chain maintenance system is the backbone of success of any immunization program. This study compares the state of cold chain maintenance during intensive pulse polio immunization campaign in union territory of Chandigarh in the year 2001 with that of 2006. The study was conducted during pulse polio rounds of December 2001 and January 2002 and another in April and May 2006 by Department of Community Medicine, Govt.

Gap between awareness and practices regarding maternal and child health among women in an urban slum community.

Objective: To investigate the knowledge of ever-married women regarding maternal and child health and to assess existing gap between awareness and practice levels of lactating mothers.

Methods: Community based cross sectional study with 283 ever-married women in the reproductive age.

Results: Low levels of awareness and practice of TT immunization (74.

Treatment outcomes of patients placed on treatment under directly observed therapy short-course (dots).

Background: Tuberculosis continues to be a pressing health problem in India. The Revised National Tuberculosis Programme (RNTCP), an application of Directly Observed Treatment Short-course (DOTS) in India, launched in 1997 needs continuous evaluation.

Objective: To study the outcomes of treatment among the patients put on DOTS under RNTCP in Chandigarh, UT.