A systematic review and meta-analysis of digital application use in clinical research in pain medicine.

Importance: Pain is a silent global epidemic impacting approximately a third of the population. Pharmacological and surgical interventions are primary modes of treatment. Cognitive/behavioural management approaches and interventional pain management strategies are approaches that have been used to assist with the management of chronic pain.

A comparative microbiological study of polyglycolic acid and silk sutures in oral surgical procedures.

Background: Bacterial adherence to silk and polyglycolic acid suture is similar. Literature has shown bacterial adhesion is lower degree in polyglycolic acid suture compared to silk, but tissue reaction was more in the polyglycolic acid suture. The aim of the study was to compare the bacteria adhered on the silk and polyglycolic acid sutures.

Bilateral condylar anomaly: A case report and review.

A case report of trifid and aplastic condyle in a 26-year-old female has been discussed. A marked oval radiolucency in the head of right condyle and absence of left condyle was observed on a panoramic radiograph. Diagnosis of trifid condyle was established and confirmed using computed tomography.

Factors influencing delayed presentation of congenitally hearing impaired children in rural India.

A study was conducted to determine why there was a delay in detection of hearing loss in congenitally hearing impaired children in rural India. It was found that although the parents of these children visited a primary care physician, relevant information regarding investigation and rehabilitation of hearing loss was not available to the patient. In the absence of a universal hearing screening programme in this country, it is a matter of importance to strengthen this aspect of community otolaryngology in the undergraduate ENT programme.

The role of sevista in the management of dysfunctional uterine bleeding.

Objective: The complaints of excessive menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) have a substantial impact on the gynaecological services and in most of the cases, no organic pathology is identified. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs and tranexamic acid offer a simple therapy which has to be taken during menses, with reductions of 25-35% and 50% respectively in the Menstrual Blood Loss (MBL). Danazol and the gonadatrophin-releasing hormone analogues are highly effective, but their side-effects make them suitable only for a short-term use.

Comparative study of efficacy of graft placement with and without anterior tagging in type one tympanoplasty for mucosal-type chronic otitis media.

Objectives: To assess the efficacy of anterior tagging of graft material with respect to graft uptake and hearing results, in type I tympanoplasty.

Study Design: Prospective, randomised, cohort study.

Methods: Sixty patients with chronic otitis media of the mucosal type, with pars tensa perforations, were included in the study.

Efficacy of endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy, using 'cold steel' instruments without stenting, in treatment of distal nasolacrimal duct obstruction.

Objective: To assess the efficacy of an endonasal dacryocystorhinostomy technique using conventional instruments, without the use of any adjunctive techniques.

Study Design: Prospective, non-randomised, cohort study.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with nasolacrimal duct obstruction between January 2006 and December 2008 were included in the study.