Quantitative susceptibility-weighted imaging in predicting disease activity in multiple sclerosis.

Purpose: Repeated use of Gadolinium (Gd) contrast for multiple sclerosis (MS) imaging leads to Gd deposition in brain. We aimed to study the utility of phase values by susceptibility weighted imaging (SWI) to assess the iron content in MS lesions to differentiate active and inactive lesions.

Methods: MS persons who underwent MRI were grouped into group 1 with active lesions and group 2 with inactive lesions based on the presence or absence of contrast enhancing lesions.

Congenital myasthenic syndrome: Ten years clinical experience from a quaternary care south-Indian hospital.

Background: To ascertain the frequency, clinical spectrum and outcome of congenital myasthenic syndrome (CMS) patients who reported to the neuromuscular division of our quaternary medical center during the past ten years.

Methods: We performed a retrospective analysis of all the CMS patients who reported to us during the study period.

Results: Twenty-one patients of CMS attended our quaternary hospital over the past ten years.

"Sequential multimodality stimulation" for post-stroke-hemineglect: Feasibility and outcome in a pilot randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To test the feasibility and efficacy of multimodality stimulation combined with motor tasking as a corrective strategy for hemineglect following right hemispheric ischemic strokes.

Material And Methods: A prospective randomized controlled single blinded clinical trial was conducted over eighteen months from January 2017. All patients with right hemispheric ischemic strokes were screened for hemineglect and those fulfilling criteria were recruited and randomized.

Clinico-Genotypic Correlation: Recurrent Attacks of Paralysis and Skeletal Muscle SCN4A Mutation (p.Ile693Thr).

Skeletal sodium channel mutations have been known to demonstrate a multitude of clinical manifestations of which one such commonly known entity is paramyotonia congenita. We describe the clinical features of proband in our case report and the various phenotypic manifestations described with the mentioned mutation from different centres. Our case serves to highlight the heterogeneity that exists in SCN4A mutations and the possible effect of other genetic/environmental factors in determining the final phenotype.

Parents outlook on preventive dental modalities for their children in Udham Singh Nagar, India.

Aim: The aim is to evaluate the knowledge, attitude, and practices of parents toward preventive dental treatment modalities.

Methodology: A convenient sample of parents was selected randomly from four schools of Udham Singh Nagar, India. The data were collected through questionnaire on dental preventive modalities.

Titanium Dioxide Nanoparticles and Cetylpyridinium Chloride Enriched Glass-Ionomer Restorative Cement: A Comparative Study Assessing Compressive Strength and Antibacterial Activity.

Objective: To evaluate the addition of titanium dioxide (TiO) nanoparticles and cetylpyridinium chloride (CPC) on the compressive strength and antibacterial activity of conventional glass-ionomer cement (GIC).

Study Design: TiO nanoparticles enriched GIC was prepared by adding 3% TiO nanoparticles (w/w) into the powder component of conventional GIC. CPC containing GIC was developed by incorporating 1% CPC (w/w) into conventional GIC powder.

Effect of Adhesive Application on Sealant Success: A Clinical Study of Fifth and Seventh Generation Adhesive Systems.

Objectives: The aim of the study was to compare the effect of fifth and seventh generation bonding agent on sealant success.

Materials And Methods: Sixty-four school children aged six to nine years received sealants in four permanent molars in a split mouth design, such that each patient received sealant in the first permanent molar with fifth generation bonding agent in one arch and seventh generation bonding agent in the other arch; contra-lateral molars were sealed with sealant alone. The evaluation was carried out at baseline, three months, six months and 12 months, according to the criteria by Feigal et al, in 2000.

Prevalence of Traumatic Dental Injuries to Anterior Teeth of 12-Year-Old School Children in Kashmir, India.

Background: Traumatic dental injuries to anterior teeth are a significant public health problem, not only because their prevalence is relatively high, but also because they have considerable impact on children's daily lives. Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) cause physical and psychological discomfort, pain and other negative impacts, such as tendency to avoid laughing or smiling, which can affect social relationships.

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of traumatic dental injuries to anterior teeth among 12-year-old school children in Kashmir, India.

Metolazone Associated Stevens Johnson Syndrome-Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Overlap.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) are severe mucocutaneous disease with high mortality rate. It is characterised by severe necrosis and detachment of the epidermis. Drugs are the most common triggering agent for SJS/TEN.

Gullo's Syndrome: A Case Report.

Benign Pancreatic Hyperenzymemia (BPH) or Gullo's Syndrome is a new entity with only few reported cases till date. It is characterized by persistently elevated pancreatic enzymes without any clinical or pathological evidence of pancreatic disease. Gullo's syndrome is a diagnosis of exclusion and clinician should be aware of various other conditions which can cause elevation of pancreatic enzymes.

Efficacy of dental floss and chlorhexidine mouth rinse as an adjunct to toothbrushing in removing plaque and gingival inflammation - a three way cross over trial.

Background: Maintaining good oral hygiene is important to combat periodontal diseases. The use of tooth brush alone does not serve the purpose of removing plaque which demands the use of some adjuncts such as proximal cleaning aids.

Aim: The study was conducted to compare the efficacy of Dental Floss and 0.

Attitude of Dental Practitioners Towards their Colleagues: A Justifiable Criticism.

Aim: A cross-sectional, questionnaire based study was conducted in Moradabad, U.P., India to assess the attitude of dental practitioners towards their colleagues.

Efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on glycaemic control in type II diabetic patients: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Purpose: Diabetes and periodontal disease are two common diseases with high prevalence rates. Recent evidence has shown a bidirectional relationship between diabetes and periodontitis. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of nonsurgical periodontal therapy on glycemic control in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients.