A Comparative Study of Endoscopic Endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy Using an Inferiorly Based Flap Versus a Posteriorly Based Flap.

To evaluate the outcome and complications of Endoscopic endonasal Dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) using an inferiorly based mucosal flap as compared to a conventional posteriorly based mucosal flap with flap preservation and no stenting. 36 patients presenting with nasolacrimal duct obstruction were divided into two groups: the first group underwent endoscopic DCR using an inferiorly based mucosal flap, and the other group used a posteriorly based mucosal flap. In both groups, the mucosal flap was preserved, and bone was removed using Kerrison's punch.

Prevalence of Tonsilloliths in Chronic Rhinosinusitis: A Retrospective CT PNS Study.

To determine the prevalence of tonsilloliths in CT PNS (Computed Tomography ParaNasal Sinuses) of patients with and without features of chronic rhinosinusitis. 97 CT PNS of the patients with features of chronic rhinosinusitis were included in the study group, and 124 CT PNS of cases without features of chronic rhinosinusitis were taken as the control group. All 221 CT PNS were then evaluated for the presence of tonsillar calcifications indicative of tonsilloliths and the prevalence of the same in the study and control groups.

Exploring the therapeutic potential of sodium deoxycholate tailored deformable-emulsomes of etodolac for effective management of arthritis.

The current piece of research intends to evaluate the potential of combining etodolac with deformable-emulsomes, a flexible vesicular system, as a promising strategy for the topical therapy of arthritis. The developed carrier system featured nanometric dimensions (102 nm), an improved zeta potential (- 5.05 mV), sustained drug release (31.

Prevalance of Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Laryngopharyngeal Reflux.

Aim: To determine the correlation of iron deficiency anaemia (IDA) in patients diagnosed with Laryngo Pharyngeal Reflux Disease (LPRD).

Materials And Methods: 100 patients who presented to the OPD, diagnosed to have LPRD based on the Reflux Symptom Index (score > 13) and the Reflux Findings Score (score > 9), were subjected to a Complete Blood count and Peripheral smear examination to look for indices suggestive of an Iron deficiency state or anaemia.

Results: 58% (58) of the patients included in the study had Hb less than 11.

Evaluation of the Symptom-Based Diagnostic Criteria for Irritable Bowel Syndrome in Conjunction With Clinical Examinations and Laboratory Investigations.

Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a chronic condition characterized by persistent abdominal pain or discomfort and impaired bowel function. Symptoms often vary in onset and severity, are worse during flare-ups, and affect the patient's quality of life. A positive diagnosis of IBS based on clinical symptoms may lead to a better outcome.

Filaggrin Gene Mutation in Pediatric Patients with Atopic Dermatitis: A Look into Indian Gene Pool, a Pilot Study.

Background: Mutations in the filaggrin (FLG) gene has been reported to be an indicator of poor prognosis of atopic dermatitis (AD). It has been reported that there is a considerable variation in the mutations detected in the FLG gene in different ethnicities.

Aim: To detect the presence of mutations in the FLG gene in pediatric subjects with atopic dermatitis (AD) and to compare the detected mutations with those already reported from different ethnicities.

Emerging Advances in Nanocarriers Approaches in the Effective Therapy of Pain Related Disorders: Recent Evidence and Futuristic Needs.

Pain disorders are the primary cause of disability nowadays. These disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and osteoarthritis (OA), cause loss of function, joint pain and inflammation and deteriorate the quality of life. The treatment of these inflammatory diseases includes anti-inflammatory drugs administered via intra-articular, topical or oral routes, physical rehabilitation or surgery.

A Study of Variations of the Stomach in Adults and Growth of the Fetal Stomach.

The stomach is a site for various pathological conditions like congestive hypertrophic pyloric stenosis, peptic ulcer, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and carcinoma of the stomach. Further, for the treatment of obesity too, surgical manipulation of the stomach is done by a bariatric surgeon. With the availability of a wide range of diagnostic tools like barium meals, USG, CT scan, MRI, and endoscopy, it is possible to identify the variations in the position and shape of the stomach and developmental defects while diagnosing diseases.

A Comparative Study of Squash Smear Cytology Diagnosis and Radiological Diagnosis with Histopathology in Central Nervous System Lesions.

Background: Space occupying lesions (SOLs) of central nervous system (CNS) constitutes important cause of neurological morbidity and mortality. Squash cytology is technically a simple and rapid intraoperative diagnostic tool. Radiology is supportive of histopathological diagnosis.

Early-stage culprit in protein misfolding diseases investigated using electrochemical parameters: New insights over peptide-membrane interactions.

The dysfunctioning of β-cells caused by the unspecific misfolding of the human islet amyloid polypeptide (hIAPP) at the membrane results in type 2 diabetes mellitus. Here, we report for the first time, the early-stage interaction of hIAPP oligomers on the DMPC (1,2-dimyristoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphocholine) lipid membrane using electrochemical parameters. Electrochemical techniques are better than other techniques to detect hIAPP at significantly lower concentrations.

Surveillance of Transfusion Related Adverse Reactions in a Tertiary Care Centre in Bangalore: A 4-Year Hemovigilance Initiative.

Even though blood transfusion is a life saving measure, it is nonetheless associated with a number of risks and hazards. The adverse reactions that can be potentially expected range anywhere in severity from mild to life threatening. The hemovigilance program deals with the systematic surveillance of these reactions as and when they occur in a hospital setting with an explicit aim of improving the quality and safety standards of the entire transfusion process.

Biofabrication of Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles With Flower Buds Extract and Finding Its Novel Application in Controlling the Growth and Mycotoxins of .

is a leading plant pathogen that causes Fusarium head blight, stalk rot, and Gibberella ear rot diseases in cereals and posing the immense threat to the microbiological safety of the food. Herein, we report the green synthesis of zinc oxide nanoparticles from (SaZnO NPs) flower bud extract by combustion method and investigated their application for controlling of growth and mycotoxins of . Formation of SaZnO NPs was confirmed by spectroscopic methods.

Determinants of helmet use among health-care providers in urban India: Leveraging the theory of planned behavior.

Context: Wearing helmet during road traffic accidents among motorcycle riders decreases the likelihood of death by 39%. The theory of planned behavior (TPB), a psychological model helps to explain the failure in helmet usage, by assuming a causal chain. The current study was taken up as no studies have elicited the determinants of helmet usage in terms of TPB among health-care providers, the role models for healthful behavior by virtue of their profession in the current urban Indian context.