Acute colonic pseudo-obstruction or Ogilvie's syndrome - A rare complication in the postnatal period: A case report.

Ogilvie syndrome, also known as acute colonic pseudo-obstruction, is a form of colonic dilation occurring without underlying mechanical or anatomic etiology. It is a disorder of imbalance in motor innervation of the large intestine, which causes acute colon obstruction in the absence of any physical obstruction. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality due to diagnostic dilemmas and the need for surgical intervention.

Layer-by-layer thinning of two-dimensional materials.

Etching technology - one of the representative modern semiconductor device makers - serves as a broad descriptor for the process of removing material from the surfaces of various materials, whether partially or entirely. Meanwhile, thinning technology represents a novel and highly specialized approach within the realm of etching technology. It indicates the importance of achieving an exceptionally sophisticated and precise removal of material, layer-by-layer, at the nanoscale.

Prolonged response to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors followed by Immunotherapy in metastatic hepatocellular carcinoma: A rare case report.

The overall prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is dismal and 5-year survival rate is 14.8%. We report a case of HCC coinfected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and tumor thrombosis in the portal vein that was initially started on sorafenib followed by lenvatinib and nivolumab.

Reactogenicity of mRNA- and Non-mRNA-Based COVID-19 Vaccines among Lactating Mother and Child Dyads.

The aims of the study are to: (a) Describe the reactogenicity of WHO-approved two mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna) and two non-RNA (Oxford-AstraZeneca, Sinovac) vaccines among lactating mother and child pairs, and (b) Compare and contrast the reactogenicity between mRNA and non-mRNA vaccines. A cross-sectional, self-reported survey was conducted amongst 1784 lactating women who received COVID-19 vaccinations. The most common maternal adverse reaction was a local reaction at the injection site, and the largest minority of respondents, 49.

Comparative Evaluation of Preemptive and Preventive Analgesic Effect of Oral Ibuprofen in Single Visit Root Canal Treatment- A Prospective Randomised Pilot Study.

Objective: Adequate pain management is an essential key to success in endodontics. The present study aimed to evaluate the postoperative pain levels and analgesic intake on preemptive versus preventive oral administration of ibuprofen in single visit root canal treatment.

Methods: A total of 100 participants presented with symptomatic irreversible pulpitis and with severe baseline pain scores were selected for the study.

Elective Neck Dissection Versus Therapeutic Neck Dissection in Clinically Node-Negative Early Stage Oral Cancer: A Meta-analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Introduction: Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is characterized by a high risk of cervical lymph node metastasis; however, it is still not clear whether patients with early stage OSCC with clinical N0 neck should undergo elective neck dissection (END) at the time of primary tumor removal, or they should undergo a conservative approach of observation (OBS), with therapeutic neck dissection at the time of lymph nodal recurrence. We conducted a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) that compared these two approaches.

Methods: PubMed and Scopus databases were searched for RCTs published in English language related to END and OBS in patients with early stage OSCC with clinical N0 neck.

Evaluation of morinda citrifolia ethanolic extract versus morinda citrifolia fresh fruit juice for tissue response and systemic toxicity in animal model.

Introduction: An ideal irrigant should exhibit good antimicrobial activity along with smear removal. Various plant extracts have been used for disinfection of the root canal system. The present study aims in evaluating the tissue response and systemic toxicity of ethanolic extract of Morinda citrifolia versus Morinda citrifolia fresh fruit juice in an animal model.

The effect of various in-vitro and ex-vivo parameters on irrigant flow and apical pressure using manual syringe needle irrigation: Systematic review.

Background: Fluid dynamics is a majorly neglected aspect to be studied in root canal irrigation. The fundamental rule to understand mechanics is to observe patterns of flow during the process. Thus, this work is conducted to do a systemic assessment of the in-vitro and ex-vivo based studies to evaluate the effect of various parameters on the irrigant flow and apical pressure on using a manual syringe needle for root canal irrigation.

Jain point: an alternate laparoscopic non-umbilical first blind entry port to avoid vessel, viscera, adhesions and bowel (VVAB).

The Jain point entry is based on the concept of non-umbilical entry to avoid sudden catastrophic injury to major retroperitoneal vessels, viscera, adhesions and bowel which could happen before the start of procedure by blind umbilical entry. To study the safety and efficacy of a novel first non-umbilical blind entry port. Tertiary referral centre for advanced laparoscopic surgeries with active training and fellowship programs.

Neurological manifestations of COVID-19: A brief review.

The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has been predominantly a respiratory manifestation. Currently, with evolving literature, neurological signs are being increasingly recognized. Studies have reported that SARS-CoV-2 affects all aspects of the nervous system including the central nervous system (CNS), peripheral nervous system (PNS) and the muscular system as well.

Robotic Surgery in Head and Neck in Pediatric Population: Our Experience.

Robot assisted surgery of the head and neck is a relatively novel approach in the management of head and neck tumors. There are very few reported cases of robot-assisted surgery of the head and neck in pediatric population in the world literature and no report of such procedures in the Indian subcontinent. In this article we present three such cases we performed for the first time in the country.

Impact of extended infusional mesna prophylaxis on the incidence of BK viruria and hemorrhagic cystitis following post-transplantation cyclophosphamide and CTLA4Ig-based haploidentical transplantation.

Hemorrhagic cystitis (HC) has been reported with increased frequency following post-transplantation cyclophosphamide (PTCy)-based haploidentical hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) along with a strong association with BK viruria. We prospectively evaluated the incidence of BK viruria and HC in 115 patients (median age 20 years, 2-65) undergoing PTCy-based haploidentical HCT with (n = 71) or without (n = 44) CTLA4Ig. HC prophylaxis consisted of a continuous infusion of mesna 30 min prior and 48 h post-PTCy.

A Dosimetric Analysis of the Rectal Doses in Intracavitary Brachytherapy of Carcinoma Cervix: A Prospective Study from a Single Institute.

Introduction: Carcinoma cervix is a common gynecologic malignancy in India and is treated with radical chemoradiation where intracavitary brachytherapy (ICR) is an integral part. In ICR of cervix, the two-dimensional (2D) point-based dosimetry cervix is the most common method used in high-volume centers with rectal dose calculation at modified ICRU rectal point with rectal wire placement. The rectal dose measurement using this method underestimates the dose to the rectum, and rectal dose also varies with the type of applicator used.

Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for Myeloma: Time for an Obituary or Not Just Yet!

The management of myeloma has evolved dramatically in the last two decades. High dose melphalan and autologous hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) marked the beginning of this journey. This was followed by an explosion of novel agents which were approved for management of myeloma.

A dosimetric comparison between applicators used for brachytherapy in carcinoma cervix - A single-institute prospective study.

Introduction: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer among Indian women. Radical radiotherapy with external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy is the standard treatment for FIGO stage IB2 to IVA. An appropriate selection of brachytherapy applicator is needed according to the patient's anatomy.

Insight on the relationship of ABO blood grouping associated with oral premalignant lesions, conditions and inherited oral cancer syndromes.

Background: Risk factors such as chronic use of tobacco, smoking and alcohol consumption of individual's lifestyle may possibly influence the significant role in the etiopathogenesis of precancerous lesions (PL) and Conditions (PC) and lead to oral cancer. Previous studies have revealed that genetic factors have contributed to a remarkable extent in the development of this chronic disease. Limited studies have confirmed that ABO blood groups remain reportedly possible genetic factor to the specific disease such as oral malignant.

Get aware of hand hygiene: Implement it in your attitude.

Background: Although there is advancement in the health-care system, the rates of hospital-acquired infections (HAIs) are still high. Poor hand hygiene (HH) among healthcare workers (HCWs) is identified as one of the major causes of HAIs.

Aims: The aim and objective of this study is to assess the awareness and attitude regarding hand hygiene (HH) among HCWs in a superspecialty hospital in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Reirradiation with IMRT for recurrent head and neck cancer: A single-institutional report on disease control, survival, and toxicity.

Aim: To study and explores the feasibility and efficacy of re-irradiation (Re-RT) for locally recurrent head and neck cancer (HNC) and second primary (SP) malignancies.

Background: The most common form of treatment failure after radiotherapy (RT) for HNC is loco-regional recurrence (LRR), and around 20-50% of patients develop LRR. Re-irradiation (Re-RT) has been the primary standard of care in the last decade for unresectable locally recurrent/SP HNC.

How to Keep a Child Healthy?

Keeping a child healthy is the most important priority of every parent. The child can be kept healthy by ensuring exclusive breastfeeding for first 6 mo of life, maintaining healthy weight throughout the childhood, providing adequate and balanced diet, promoting regular physical activity and adequate sleep, keeping a watch on all the parameters of development and referring the child to the specialist whenever deviation from normal is suspected. Proper and timely immunization as per the prevailing guidelines must be done to prevent serious infections.

"Malignant Cutaneous Ulcer".

Renal cell carcinoma (RCC) is an aggressive malignancy and the rich vascular supply enables it to metastasize early via haematogenous route. Skin lesions are a late manifestation of the disease. Clinicians should be aware of cutaneous presentation of RCC while evaluating a case of unknown primary with skin lesions.

Cannon Ball Metastases and Atrial Thrombus.

Cannon ball lesions and atrial thrombosis are seldom seen in clinical practice. A variety of infectious or non infectious conditions are associated with them. A meticulous search is required to delineate the exact etiology.