Association of Food Addiction With Obesity in Young Adults Belonging to Urban and Rural Populations.

Background Food addiction (FA), where an individual displays a loss of control over the consumption of calorie-dense foods (refined carbohydrates, fats), is proposed to be like substance-use disorders with the experience of cravings, reduced control over intake, increased impulsivity, and altered reward-sensitivity. FA may also be associated with obesity. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of FA in urban and rural areas, and the proportion of obesity in young adults with FA.

A Comparative Analysis of Magnesium Sulfate Administered Intravenously Versus Perineurally as an Additive to Ropivacaine in Supraclavicular Brachial Plexus Block Under Ultrasound Guidance: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background and objective Ultrasound-guided supraclavicular brachial plexus block has revolutionized the anesthesia practice, and a single injection can facilitate the rapid onset of anesthesia. Ropivacaine has replaced bupivacaine due to its enhanced cardiovascular and neurological safety profile. Several clinical investigations have demonstrated that magnesium sulfate administration during peripheral nerve blocks can reduce the anesthetic requirements and postoperative analgesic consumption.

High Resolution Computed Tomography Study of the Length, Width & Angle of Eustachian Tube in Normal Ear and in Chronic Otitis Media.

Eustachian tube is complex and inaccessible structure. It connects nasopharynx to middle ear. It is composed of cartilaginous and bony segments.

Thoracic spinal anaesthesia - An effective alternative to general anaesthesia in breast surgeries: A randomised, non-blinded study.

Background And Aims: General anaesthesia (GA) is the preferred modality for breast surgeries; however, neuraxial anaesthesia can be performed in cases where GA poses a significant risk. We hypothesise that neuraxial blockade is a safe and effective alternative to GA in short-duration breast surgeries.

Methods: This randomised study included 30 patients of the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I and II, who were scheduled for elective breast surgeries of a duration of less than 90 min.

Comparison of the Efficacy Between Ultrasound-Guided Paravertebral Block and Erector Spinae Block for Postoperative Analgesia in Percutaneous Nephrolithotomy Using Levobupivacaine: A Prospective and Randomized Study.

Introduction Various techniques have been developed in the current era of regional anesthesia practice. With the advent of ultrasound, the visualization of needle and pleura in real time enables a better outcome with negligible adverse events. This study was designed to compare the efficacy between ultrasound-guided erector spinae plane block (ESPB) and paravertebral block (PVB) in percutaneous nephrolithotomy (PCNL) for the duration of postoperative analgesia with levobupivacaine, a local anesthetic with higher lipid solubility, making it more potent and resulting in a longer duration of action.

Retrospective Study on the Prevalence of Haller Cells Using Cone Beam Computed Tomography.

Background And Objective: The paranasal sinuses are cavities filled with air located within specific bones, namely the frontal, ethmoidal, maxillary, and sphenoidal sinuses. The ethmoidal sinus is composed of three groups: anterior, middle, and posterior, which are found on both sides. Haller cells (HC), also known as infraorbital ethmoid cells, are projections of the anterior ethmoid sinus that extend into the floor of the orbit and the upper part of the maxillary sinus.

ChatGPT Dependency Disorder in Healthcare Practice: An Editorial.

Dependency on ChatGPT is characterized by excessive reliance on AI-driven conversational agents, such as ChatGPT, in the healthcare sector. This article explores the consequences of overreliance on AI chatbots like ChatGPT in healthcare settings. It discusses the increasing use of AI chatbots for patient consultations, information dissemination, and decision support, highlighting their potential benefits in improving healthcare delivery efficiency and patient outcomes.

Oral Risk Factors in Patients with Cancer Undergoing Chemotherapy - A Pilot Study.

Background: Treatment modalities for cancer including surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, have some complications even in the oral cavity. The literature describes oral lesions that may arise as a result of chemotherapy. However, information regarding oral symptoms in advanced cancer patients is poor.

Review of AlphaFold 3: Transformative Advances in Drug Design and Therapeutics.

Google DeepMind Technologies Limited (London, United Kingdom) recently released its new version of the biomolecular structure predictor artificial intelligence (AI) model named AlphaFold 3. Superior in accuracy and more powerful than its predecessor AlphaFold 2, this innovation has astonished the world with its capacity and speed. It takes humans years to determine the structure of various proteins and how the shape works with the receptors but AlphaFold 3 predicts the same structure in seconds.

An analysis of retracted studies in cardiology in the last two decades.

The aim of this study is to analyze retracted studies in cardiovascular field. PubMed and Embase databases were used to identify retracted publications from 2002 to 2022. Various characteristics of articles were retrieved, and an analysis was performed using R software.

Sputum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin as a Biomarker in Asthma-COPD Overlap.

Background: Asthma COPD overlap (ACO) is a consensus-based phenotype having characteristics of both COPD and asthma. Distinguishing ACO from other diseases is even more important as it is related to low health-related quality of life, augmented exacerbation rate and hospital admission, a rapid deterioration in lung function, and increased morbidity and mortality. But it cannot be diagnosed explicitly based on spirometry tests, patient demographics, radiology, or by-sputum cytology.

In Vitro Analysis of Outcome Differences Between Repairing and Replacing Broken Dental Restorations.

Objective In light of several advancements and considerations in endodontic dentistry, there still remains a need to comprehensively evaluate the outcome disparities between repairing and replacing broken dental restorations. This study aims to compare the effectiveness of repairing dental restorations versus replacing them, focusing on how each method affects the structural strength and longevity of the restorations. Methods The study included 60 freshly removed human maxillary premolars.

Investigate how Frequently Dental Professionals Conduct Oral Cancer Screenings During Routine Dental Check-Ups and the Methods they Use.

Background: Oral cancer is a significant global health concern with substantial morbidity and mortality rates. Early detection during routine dental check-ups is crucial for improved patient outcomes. Dental professionals play a pivotal role in conducting oral cancer screenings, but the frequency and methods they employ remain understudied.

Evaluating the Role of AI in Predicting the Success of Dental Implants Based on Preoperative CBCT Images: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Dental implant surgery has become a widely accepted method for replacing missing teeth. However, the success of dental implant procedures can be influenced by various factors, including the quality of preoperative planning and assessment. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) imaging provides valuable insights into a patient's oral anatomy, but accurately predicting implant success remains a challenge.

Determinants of substance use among young people attending primary health centers in India.

Background: Substance use is a complex condition with multidimensional determinants. The present study aims to find the prevalence and determinants of substance use among young people attending primary healthcare centers in India.

Methods: A multicentric cross-sectional study was conducted across 15 states in India on 1,630 young people (10-24 years) attending primary health centers.

Missed Maxillary Sinus Ostium Syndrome and its Management.

Unlabelled: The inflammatory process involving the maxillary sinus is often exacerbated by a functional obstruction due to laterally displaced uncinate process which obstructs the infundibulum and the natural ostium. Physiologically the drainage pathway may be adequate but during periods of inflammation resulting in nasal oedema, the ostium/infundibulum interface is inadequate, preventing adequate ventilation and drainage of the maxillary sinus. Incomplete removal of the uncinate process without including the natural ostium may result in failure and recurrence.

Microbiological Evaluation of Herbal Extracts against in Early Childhood Caries Patients: An Study.

Purpose: The current literature proposes a probable role of in its etiopathogenesis in early childhood caries (ECC). This study aimed to isolate species in children with and without ECC and compare the antifungal efficacy of neem, miswak, cinnamon, clove, stevia, and ketoconazole. This study also aimed to assess and compare salivary pH in children with and without ECC.

Multimodal Biomedical Image Segmentation using Multi-Dimensional U-Convolutional Neural Network.

Deep learning recently achieved advancement in the segmentation of medical images. In this regard, U-Net is the most predominant deep neural network, and its architecture is the most prevalent in the medical imaging society. Experiments conducted on difficult datasets directed us to the conclusion that the traditional U-Net framework appears to be deficient in certain respects, despite its overall excellence in segmenting multimodal medical images.

MANEC TUMOR OF RECTUM. A RARE CASE SERIES OF 3 PATIENTS AND A LITERATURE REVIEW.

The term Mixed Adeno-Neuro-Endocrine Carcinoma (MANEC) was introduced in 2010 by the WHO Classification of Tumors of the Digestive System. It refers to a neoplasm with dual epithelial and neuroendocrine differentiation, each component representing at least 30% of the tumor. It is an uncommon tumor accounting for < 3% of all colon and rectum malignancies.

The Management of Preeclampsia: A Comprehensive Review of Current Practices and Future Directions.

Preeclampsia (PE) is a disease in pregnancy that is characterized by new-onset hypertension end-organ dysfunction, often occurring after 20 weeks of gestation. Risk factors include a prior history of PE, diabetes, kidney disease, obesity, and high maternal age at pregnancy. Current treatment and management guidelines focus on the management of high blood pressure and any potential complications.

A Cross-Sectional Study To Assess Knowledge of Monkeypox Among Medical Students and Graduates in India.

Background and aim Monkeypox outbreaks in several nations have brought focus to the emerging virus. The clinical presentation of monkeypox is less severe than smallpox but is fairly comparable, presenting with fever, headache, lymphadenopathy, back discomfort, myalgia, and skin rashes. The misinformation spread on social platforms had a major impact on the effectiveness of outbreak control measures.

Assessment of lung involvement using HRCT among vaccinated and non-vaccinated elderly COVID-19 patients admitted in a designated hospital, Tamil Nadu - A retrospective study.

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic is considered one of the most devastating situations globally, the worst affected were the senior citizens. A number of initiatives were carried out to control the COVID-19 pandemic; one such important measure is the development of COVID-19 vaccines to prevent the disease. But the continuous emergence of new SARS-COV2 variants (antigenic drift) and its demographic variation in virulence makes the vaccine's efficacy questionable.