Evaluation of Crestal Bone Levels using Simvastatin as an Adjuvant Around Immediate Implants - A Clinico Radiographic Study.

Objective: Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant medication in this clinico-radiographic investigation to assess the impact on crestal bone levels around immediate implantation.

Materials And Methods: A randomized controlled trial with 50 patients who needed an implant placed right away was done. Simvastatin was used as an adjuvant in groups ((Group A), whereas group (Group B)) served as the control group for the participants.

Clinical Evaluation of the Retention of Four Different Pit and Fissure Sealants on the First Permanent Molars - An Original Research.

Objective: In this study, the retention rates of four different pit and fissure sealant materials on the first permanent molars were clinically assessed and compared.

Materials And Methods: A total of 120 kids aged 7 to 10 participated in a randomized controlled experiment. On their first permanent teeth, the subjects each got one of the four sealant materials (A, B, C, or D).

Choice of Surgeons in Retractors used in Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery: An Original Research.

Background: To ensure optimal exposure and enable precise tissue manipulation, cleft lip and palate abnormalities require surgical repair utilizing retractors. Different retractors may affect surgical outcomes; however, this is not yet evident. Examining surgeon preferences for retractors in cleft lip and palate surgery and assessing their impact on patient outcomes were the goals of this study.

Assessment of Postoperative Edema in Different Bone Graft Cases in Vertical Defects in Periodontal Surgery: An Original Research.

Background: To replace missing periodontal tissues in vertical defects during periodontal surgery, bone graft materials are frequently used. A frequent occurrence that can affect healing outcomes is postoperative edema. The purpose of this study was to evaluate postoperative edema in various vertical bone graft defects following periodontal surgery.

The Functional Outcome of Surgical Management of Spondylolisthesis with Posterior Stabilization and Fusion.

Introduction: Spondylolisthesis is a spinal condition characterized by the forward displacement of one vertebra over another, leading to instability and associated symptoms. Surgical intervention is often recommended for patients with symptomatic spondylolisthesis unresponsive to conservative treatment. The objective of this study was to analyze the functional outcomes of surgical management utilizing posterior stabilization and fusion techniques in patients with spondylolisthesis.

Multifaceted realities of scrub typhus: a case series from southern India.

Scrub typhus is an acute febrile illness caused by , a Gram-negative bacillus, commonly occurring in the Asia-Pacific region. It is transmitted to humans by the bite of an infected and the bacterium causes endothelial dysfunction resulting in widespread vasculitis and the possible development of thrombocytopenia, meningitis, acute respiratory distress syndrome, and infrequently, myocarditis. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment are crucial in managing scrub typhus.

Non-cuffed central venous catheter for unplanned and urgent start haemodialysis in chronic kidney disease: A multi-centre experience from India.

Background: Central Venous Catheter (CVC) is indispensable to unplanned and urgent start haemodialysis in chronic kidney disease (CKD). While cuffed CVC is preferred to non-cuffed CVC for urgent start haemodialysis, patient's clinical condition might warrant immediate insertion of non-cuffed CVC. In the resource poor setting, non-cuffed CVCs might have to be retained longer than guideline recommended limit of 2 weeks.

Supraclavicular Flap for Severe Post-burn Neck Contracture in Children.

The neck is essential and vital for all head movements and performing daily functional activities. The second-degree deep dermal and full-thickness burns causing anterior neck contracture restricts movement and if untreated develop deformities, in the oral cavity, eyes, posture, and chin growth and development, especially in children. Neck contracture results in kyphoscoliosis, lower lip seal resulting in impaired vision, balance, swallowing, feeding, and speech as well as social stigma, depression, and embarrassment.

Prediction of Shock by Peripheral Perfusion Index.

Objective: To detect occurrence of clinical shock and impending shock by monitoring Peripheral Perfusion Index (PI).

Methods: In this study, 100 children aged 1 mo to 12 y of age who needed hemodynamic monitoring were included and categorized into five age groups. Demographic data, nutritional status, vital parameters, perfusion index and laboratory parameters were recorded.

Proteomic analysis of plasma proteins in diabetic retinopathy patients by two dimensional electrophoresis and MALDI-Tof-MS.

Objective: Diabetic retinopathy is a highly specific vascular complication of diabetes mellitus and progresses from mild non-proliferative abnormalities characterized by increased vascular permeability to moderate and severe proliferative diabetic retinopathy characterized by the growth of blood vessels on the retina. The aim of the study was to identify the differentially expressed proteins in diabetic retinopathy using two-dimensional electrophoresis.

Methods: Blood sample was drawn from subjects with diabetes mellitus (without retinopathy) who served as controls and patients with diabetic retinopathy in tubes containing EDTA as anticoagulant.

Rhinosporidiosis presenting as a facial swelling: a case report.

Rhinosporidiosis caused by Rhinosporidium seeberi is a fungal infection, which affects chiefly the mucus membranes of the nose, oropharynx, and nasopharynx, as well as the larynx, skin, eyes, and genital mucosa. Soil and water act as a reservoir for the organism. Here, we present a case of Rhinosporidiosis, which clinically manifested as a facial swelling indicating that fungal infections should also be considered as one of the differential diagnoses whenever facial swellings are encountered.

Evaluation and Comparison of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Expression between Ameloblastoma and Keratocystic Odontogenic Tumor.

Background: Odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a developmental odontogenic cyst with an aggressive clinical behavior suggesting a change in its terminology from a cyst to a tumor and has now been renamed as keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT). The purpose of this study was to assess and compare angiogenesis in ameloblastoma and OKC.

Materials And Methods: Angiogenesis was assessed by studying the immunohistochemical expression of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF).

Post-operative delirium in elderly patients.

Delirium is a common, but an often underdiagnosed complication in the elderly following major surgery. Recognising delirium in early stages and diagnosing the condition based on established criteria can improve the outcome and management. Managing delirium with environmental, supportive and pharmacological interventions will possibly reduce the incidence and side-effects associated with post-operative delirium.

Purse string suturing in a neonatal prolapsed uterus.

Prolapsed uterus in a newborn is a rare condition. We present our purse-string suturing as a new technique to restore it to its normal position to avoid complications. Prolapse is usually associated with congenital spinal defects, and is often resistant to simple reduction.