Clinical Chronicles: A Case Report on Pink Tooth of Mummery.

Internal tooth resorption is a subtle proceeding typically occurring in teeth with a history of trauma, chronic pulpal inflammation, or caries-related issues. It is frequently observed in anterior teeth that are more vulnerable and susceptible to injury, but can also affect posterior teeth, often due to pulp involvement in caries. This case report illustrates the handling of a resorption in the cervical third of the root.

A Cross-Sectional Observational Study to Assess the Efficacy of Triglyceride to High-Density Lipoprotein Ratio as a Marker of Insulin Resistance in Subjects of Central Rural India.

Introduction: The rising prevalence of insulin resistance (IR), obesity, and its complications in India is due to lifestyle changes, eating patterns, stress, and genetic factors. Markers for IR are often expensive, invasive, or impractical for use in economically disadvantaged or remote areas. To address this, we evaluated the efficacy of the triglyceride to high-density lipoprotein (TG/HDL) ratio as a simple, reliable, accessible, and affordable surrogate marker of IR in comparison to the homeostatic model assessment for insulin resistance (HOMA-IR).

Managing Diabetes Mellitus With Millets: A New Solution.

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality, and the disease's prevalence is increasing with each passing day. DM can be prevented and controlled with modifications to the diet, especially by incorporating millet in the diet. Throughout history, eating habits have been recognized for their significant contribution to promoting health and wellness by eating foods rich in nutrients.

Association of Serum Calcium With Infarct Size and Severity in Acute Ischemic Stroke: A Rural Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study.

Background One of the major mediators of ischemic neuronal cell death is calcium. It has been found that elevated serum calcium is associated with a better prognosis in patients with ischemic stroke. This study highlights the association of serum calcium, albumin-corrected calcium, and ionic calcium with the size of acute ischemic stroke as well as severity outcome in terms of the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) score and Barthel Index.

Pregnancy in Women With Cerebral Palsy.

Cerebral palsy is a permanent, non-progressive, irreversible, non-curable condition with high co-morbidities and lifelong complications. Brain lesions may be present at birth or shortly after that. It may be congenital or acquired, prenatal, or abnormal brain development.

Salivary biomarkers in COVID-19 patients.

The use of salivary biomarkers in diagnosis, treatment, and overall prognosis of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has been developed recently. Salivary biomarkers are extremely promising as they are fast to obtain and involve noninvasive collection of specimens. Monitoring patients in real time is necessary in this pandemic.

Massive Pyometra Due to Senile Endometritis in a Postmenopausal Woman: A Rare Entity.

An 83-year-old postmenopausal female P5L5 (all full-term normal deliveries) presented with complaints of foul-smelling purulent discharge per vagina for 15 days associated with pain in abdomen. A midline mass was palpable per abdomen in the suprapubic region corresponding to 16 weeks size gravid uterus, which was soft to firm in consistency. On examination per vaginum, the atrophied cervix was found flush with the vagina and purulent discharge was seen draining through the cervix.

Migraine and Neuromodulation: A Literature Review.

Migraine is not only known to be one of the most common causes of a headache around the globe but is also the leading neurologic cause of disability worldwide. Migraine has significant social and economic effects. It not only hampers patients' quality of life but also hampers work, public conduct, and family life.

Vitiligo and the Role of Newer Therapeutic Modalities.

Our understanding of the etiology of vitiligo, which is now categorically recognized as an autoimmune illness characterized by the occurrence of chalky-white patches over the skin as a consequence of focal melanocyte loss, has made significant strides in recent years. The notion that vitiligo results from a mix of etiologic factors that affect melanocyte functionality rather than solely due to underlying mutations, melanocytes reacting to chemical or radiation exposure, or hyperreactive T cells, has undoubtedly remained consistent. Since then, new research has contributed to our understanding of gradual depigmentation.

Extended Arm of Precision in Prosthodontics: Artificial Intelligence.

Dentistry based on artificial intelligence (AI) is not a myth but turning into a reality. AI has revolutionized medicine and dentistry in various ways. AI is a technology that uses machines to imitate intelligent human behavior.

Fatal Manifestations of Methotrexate Overdose in Case of Psoriasis Due to Dosing Error.

For more than 50 years, methotrexate (MTX), when used in low doses, has been one of the most commonly used drugs in the treatment of psoriasis. It has immunosuppressive as well as anti-inflammatory properties. Pancytopenia, hepatic dysfunction, respiratory toxicity, and acute renal failure are some of the reported side effects.

Fetal Wellbeing Monitoring: A Review Article.

While assessing maternal health is relatively easy, assessing fetal well-being has always been tricky. This has led to tremendous technological development in fetal well-being assessment, thus bridging the gap between biotechnology and antenatal medicine. It is broadly divided into early pregnancy, late pregnancy, and during labour assessment.

Role of Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy in Ovarian Serous Cancer Followed by Debulking.

Background: Ovarian cancers are one of the most common gynecological cancers and serous tumor is one of the most common histological form of extrauterine female genital tract tumors. While ovarian serous carcinoma is a well-studied human gynecologic malignancy, this high-grade tumor remains lethal.

Case Description: A 50-year-old female with P2L2A2 (Para-2, Live-2, Abortion-2) presented with pain in the abdomen for six months.

Type III Second Branchial Cleft Cyst: A Rare Presentation.

The second branchial cleft cyst (BCC) is the most common type of BCC. Bailey proposed a classification of the second BCC into four types, among which a Bailey type II cyst is the most common presenting lateral to the carotid space. A Bailey type III cyst, which extends between internal and external carotid arteries is an extremely rare occurrence.

A Case of Gastric Diverticulum Presenting As Upper Gastrointestinal Bleeding in Rural Central India.

Gastric diverticula (GD) are the least prevalent type of gastrointestinal diverticula and are extremely uncommon anatomical anomalies in general. Although the majority of GD cases are asymptomatic and are identified by chance during normal diagnostic testing, they can manifest with a variety of symptoms. In some instances they can lead to life-threatening problems, necessitating surgical intervention.

Association of Metabolic-Associated Fatty Liver Disease With Various Anthropometric Parameters in Pre-diabetes in Comparison With Diabetes and Control: A Single Tertiary Care Center Study.

Introduction Individuals with pre-diabetes and metabolic-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD) have an increased risk of developing diabetes mellitus (type-2) when compared with individuals with pre-diabetes without MAFLD. Patients with any of the components of metabolic syndrome should be screened for the risk of MAFLD, as all its components are well correlated with the degree of liver fat content. In this research article, we have highlighted the association of MAFLD with various anthropometric parameters in pre-diabetes as compared to diabetes and normal individual.

Communicating Hydrocephalus as a Consequence of Chronic Kidney Disease on Maintenance Hemodialysis: An Uncommon Complication of a Common Disease.

While many etiologies of hydrocephalus for different age groups have been studied in detail, chronic kidney disease remains rare. We report a case of a 42-year-old male who was a known case of chronic kidney disease on maintenance hemodialysis since seven years. He was brought to the emergency department with a history of altered sensorium and irrelevant talk since the last 4-5 hours and was found to be a case of communicating hydrocephalus with periventricular ooze, as revealed by a computed tomography (CT) of the brain.

Metastatic Prostatic Adenocarcinoma Masquerading as Pulmonary Tuberculosis: A Case Report.

Prostate carcinoma is one of the most common malignancies in the elderly male population in India as well as worldwide, and its incidence has been on the rise in the younger age groups as well. The annual incidence rate of prostate cancer in India ranges from 5.0 to 9.

Giant Borderline Mucinous Cystadenoma: A Distressing Scenario.

Abdominal cystic tumors are highly prevalent. Due to the availability of superior imaging techniques, they are now diagnosed more commonly and considerably earlier. Although giant masses are seen sporadically, particularly in the rural scenarios.

Validated Ossicular Measurements on High-Resolution Computed Tomography (CT) in Live and Cadaveric Temporal Bones.

Objective The present study was undertaken to study the utility of high-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) temporal bone in live patients for providing the parameters of ossicular dimensions (OD), using standard assessment protocols, devised by the authors, with regard to the plane of CT scans and axes of measurement of ossicles. Methods This observational study was conducted from January 2021 to February 2022 at Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural Hospital, Sawanghi, Meghe, Maharashtra, India, in the Department of Otorhinolaryngology and Department of Radiodiagnosis. HRCT scan was performed on temporal bones, 10 in live subjects with no otological complaints and 10 in cadaveric temporal bones.

Atrial Tachycardia Masquerading As Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST) After COVID-19 Infection: A Matter of Concern?

COVID-19 Infection has wrecked havoc all over the world; the spectrum of this disease ranges from asymptomatic mild cases to severe cases such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). Not only the acute infection but post COVID sequelae are also a cause of concern. Post-COVID states or Long COVID are the sequences of complications following the active infection.

Atlantooccipital Assimilation and Basilar Invagination Treated Successfully in a Young Male With Marfanoid Features: A Stitch in Time.

Marfan syndrome is a spectrum of disorders caused by a genetic defect involving connective tissue and is heritable by the autosomal dominant mode of inheritance. Atlantooccipital assimilation is a partial or complete fusion of the atlas and the occiput base congenitally. Although primarily asymptomatic, some patients with atlantooccipital assimilation may present with neurological issues, including myelopathy.

Myocardial Performance Index Among Patients of Sickle Cell Disorder in Rural Teaching Hospital: A Case-Control Study.

Objective: To evaluate the myocardial performance index (MPI) in sickle cell disease (SCD) patients, and to compare MPI in healthy individuals.

Methods: In this case-controlled study, patients of SCD and age- and sex-matched controls were included. MPI was determined using echocardiographic Doppler-derived parameters.