Effectiveness of extracorporeal shock wave therapy on functional ability in grade IV knee osteoarthritis - a randomized controlled trial.

Extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) is a non-invasive physical therapy intervention that has emerged in the recent past to address the upswing of osteoarthritis (OA). However, insufficient evidence is present to prove the efficacy of ESWT on grade IV knee osteoarthritis (KOA). The present study aimed to examine the effects of ESWT on functional ability in patients suffering from grade IV KOA.

Advances in Computational Biology for Diagnosing Neurodegenerative Diseases: A Comprehensive Review.

The numerous and varied forms of neurodegenerative illnesses provide a considerable challenge to contemporary healthcare. The emergence of artificial intelligence has fundamentally changed the diagnostic picture by providing effective and early means of identifying these crippling illnesses. As a subset of computational intelligence, machine-learning algorithms have become very effective tools for the analysis of large datasets that include genetic, imaging, and clinical data.

Mucosal Melanoma of Palate: A Case Report with Review of Literature.

The World Health Organisation defines mucosal malignant melanoma as a malignant tumour of melanocytes or of melanocyte progenitors. Due to the lack of symptoms and unknown etiology, mucosal malignant melanoma may go undiagnosed. The surgeon can find it challenging to come up with a definitive treatment strategy because of its rarity and rapid spread.

Electrochemical dissolution and retrieval of broken NiTi endodontic files from root canal using chloride based isotonic fluids as electrolytes - An study.

Objective: The electrochemical dissolution method of instrument retrieval emphasizes on the dissolution of the instrument rather than sacrificing dentine. Most of the studies conducted for electrochemical dissolution used fluoride-containing electrolytes and were performed inside a beaker. In this study, we used chloride-based fluids as electrolytes.

Correlation of periodontal inflamed surface area with glycated hemoglobin, interleukin-6 and lipoprotein(a) in type 2 diabetes with retinopathy.

Background: The two-way relationship between periodontitis and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is well established. Prolonged hyperglycemia contributes to increased periodontal destruction and severe periodontitis, accentuating diabetic complications. An inflammatory link exists between diabetic retinopathy (DR) and periodontitis, but the studies regarding this association and the role of lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)] and interleukin-6 (IL-6) in these conditions are scarce in the literature.

Effects of hip abductor with external rotator strengthening versus proprioceptive training on pain and functions in patients with patellofemoral pain syndrome: A randomized controlled trial.

Background: Strengthening the hip muscles, particularly the abductors and rotators, has been reported beneficial for treating Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS). Proprioceptive training (PT) is also shown to improve musculoskeletal pain and function in PFPS. The most appropriate treatment from these 2 is unclear.

Determinants of Patient Delay among Women with Carcinoma Breast.

Objective: The aim of the study was to estimate the delay in seeking treatment among women with carcinoma of breast and determine the factors associated with delay.

Methods: This was a hospital-based cross-sectional survey among 330 women attending the radiotherapy department of a tertiary care center in South India. Socio-clinical variables, duration of delay and reasons for the delay were collected by semi-structured interviews.

The effect of metallic dental restorations and implants in causing patient discomfort and artefacts during magnetic resonance imaging of the head and neck.

Context: Patients with metallic dental objects in their oral cavity are often associated with discomfort or artefacts during magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the head and neck.

Aim: This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of metallic dental objects in causing patient discomfort and artefacts during MRI of the head and neck region.

Design: This is an observational study including 538 participants from various specialized MRI centres in Kozhikode.

Proportional relationship between periodontal inflamed surface area, clinical attachment loss, and glycated hemoglobin level in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus on insulin therapy and on oral antidiabetic therapy.

Background: Treatment of diabetes includes oral antidiabetic drugs (OAD), insulin, or their combinations. Insulin can achieve faster glycemic control and have anabolic action on bone. This study was undertaken to assess the prevalence and severity of periodontitis, and to estimate the proportional relationship between periodontal inflamed surface area, clinical attachment loss, and glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) level in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2DM) on OAD therapy and on insulin therapy.

Correlation of periodontal inflamed surface area with glycemic status in controlled and uncontrolled type 2 diabetes mellitus.

Background: The bidirectional link between periodontitis and diabetes mellitus (DM) has been established. Periodontitis causes systemic inflammatory burden through inflammatory mediators. The currently utilized tools [clinical attachment loss (CAL) and probing pocket depth (PPD)] are linear measurements, that do not exactly quantify the inflammatory burden of periodontitis.

Leprous Neuropathy: Observational Study Highlighting the Role of Electrophysiology in Early Diagnosis.

 Worldwide leprosy is a common cause of peripheral neuropathy. Electrophysiology is underutilized in its diagnosis.  This study aims to evaluate the usefulness of electrophysiological study in the diagnosis of leprous neuropathy.

Prevalence of periodontitis and its correlates among tribal population of Attapady block, Palakkad District, Kerala.

Background: Periodontal disease is an immunoinflammatory disease characterized by loss of clinical attachment with subsequent tooth loss. It includes periodontitis and gingivitis. The studies regarding the prevalence of periodontitis among the tribal populations are scarce.

Comparative evaluation of the effect of curcumin and chlorhexidine on human fibroblast viability and migration: An study.

Background And Objective: Chemical plaque control acts as an adjunct to mechanical periodontal therapy. Chlorhexidine (CHX) is considered as the gold standard in chemical plaque control, but the main concern is about its fibroblast cytotoxicity. Curcumin, a lipophilic polyphenol, may offer as a promising antiplaque agent.

Does periodontal inflammation affect glycosylated haemoglobin level in otherwise systemically healthy individuals? - A hospital based study.

Background And Objectives: Microbial biofilm and host susceptibility play an important role in the initiation and progression of periodontitis. Periodontitis is considered the sixth complication of diabetes mellitus and a bidirectional relationship exists between diabetes and periodontitis. This cross-sectional observational study was undertaken to evaluate the glycosylated haemoglobin (HbA1c) level in chronic periodontitis.

Jaw - winking phenomenon: Report of a case with review of literature.

Jaw-winking or the Marcus Gunn phenomenon (MGP), a congenital uncommon condition characterized by involuntary elevation of a drooping upper eyelid concomitant with various movements of the mandible, is well-documented in medical literature, but very little information is available in dental literature. This is an interesting case report of a 17-year-old female with MGP, who reported for orthodontic treatment of her proclined upper anterior teeth, severe lower crowding, and mandibular micrognathia. Review of the literature revealed only two reported cases of dental anomalies in conjunction with MGP.