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Journal of Dr. NTR University of Health Sciences
ISSN 2277-8632 · Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications · 419 artikel di indeks
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Infant mortality in Empowered Action Group states in India: An analysis of sociodemographic factors
Introduction: Infant mortality rate (IMR) is considered one of the key indicators of the social and economical development of a country. Therefore, some sociodemographic indicators were evaluated from eight poorly performing states of India. Materials and Methods: Data from National Family Health…
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A comparative study on effect of 4% gelatin and dextran-40 on blood glucose levels during surgery under subarachnoid block - A randomized, prospective study
Background: Stress response to surgery induces hyperglycemia to a limited extent. An additive hyperglycemic response, secondary to the metabolism of intravenous fluids, can thus prove detrimental to the well-being of the patient, if ignored. Aim and Objectives: Our study aimed to examine and…
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Abametapir: A novel pediculicide with a unique mechanism
Pediculus humanus capitis or head louse, a blood-sucking, wingless arthropod, has been a source of repulsion and embarrassment causing social distress, parental anxiety, and absenteeism. The battle to eradicate this infestation has not been rewarding as the obligate parasite continues to produce…
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Clinical and mycological features of recurrent dermatophytosis: A hospital-based observational cross-sectional study
Background: Dermatophytosis has changed its facets. The prevalence, clinical features, and causative organisms are changing leading to recurrent, recalcitrant, and chronic dermatophytosis. The misuse of potent topical steroids is further aggravating the problem. The risk factors, clinical features…
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Oral microflora: Varied habitats, niche and their disparity in systemic health
The discovery of microbes dates back to the 1700s when Dutchman Antony Van Leeuwenhoek observed his own dental plaque and reported 'little living animalcules prettily moving' further named them as microbes “Dierken”, meaning small lively objects. Since then, the understanding of oral microflora has…
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Training undergraduate medical students in trauma management skills
Trauma has been ranked as one of the commonest cause accounting for untimely deaths, disabilities, sufferings and impairment in the quality of life. The aim of the review was to explore the status and the ways in which trauma management skills can be taught to undergraduate medical students. An…
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Juvenile onset pleomorphic adenoma presenting as giant tumor of parotid gland in a young female
Salivary gland tumors are rare and carry diverse histologies. There is a paucity of clinical and biological details about pediatric salivary gland tumors and their clinical behavior in the literature. We present a case of 25-year-old female with giant pleomorphic adenoma of the parotid which…
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Cancer-related fibrosis: Prevention or treatment? – A descriptive review
Cancer and its therapies, including surgeries, radiation therapy, and chemotherapy, have a significant influence on the body of the patient. Tissue fibrosis is one of the most significant adverse effects noticed in cancer patients. Fibrosis caused by any tissue damage or various intracellular…
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Prevalence of organ-specific autoantibodies in children with type 1 DM in south central region of India
Introduction: Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is a long-standing metabolic disease caused by autoimmune beta cell destruction leading to absence or lowered insulin production. T1DM is associated with various other autoimmune disorders, including autoimmune thyroid disease, Celiac disease, and…
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Acrania-exencephaly-anencephaly sequence
Acrania–exencephaly–anencephaly sequence is rare forms of neural tube defects. The progression is from a relatively normal-appearing exposed brain due to an absent cranium called as acrania, to an amorphous brain mass term as exencephaly. We present a case of 20 years female, nonconsaguinous…
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Association of computed tomography pulmonary angiography findings with clinical outcome in patients with acute pulmonary embolism
Context: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) is one of the common and potentially fatal medical emergencies. The short-term mortality of PE ranges from less than 1% in hemodynamically stable patients to over 90% in patients presenting with cardiopulmonary arrest.[1] Patients presenting with PE have a…
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Knowledge, attitude, and practice of Indian Endodontic postgraduate students regarding the COVID – 19 pandemic and its consequences: A cross-sectional study
Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of Indian endodontic postgraduate students regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A questionnaire-based survey was designed and circulated amongst the endodontic postgraduate students at various colleges in India by convenience sampling and…
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Efficacy of C-Reactive protein as a marker in patients with odontogenic fascial space infection: A prospective analytical study
Purpose: Odontogenic fascial space infections are often unpredictable in their course of spread due to the anatomical connectivity of potential spaces. C-reactive protein (CRP) has been widely studied and accepted as a marker in monitoring acute phase of infection. The purpose of this prospective…
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Neutrophil lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in type 2 diabetes mellitus and its correlation with renal function: An institutional experience
Introduction: Patients with diabetes mellitus commonly develop chronic vascular complications including diabetic nephropathy (DN). Chronic inflammation plays an important role in pathogenesis of diabetes and its complications. Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) is a novel potential marker for…
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Auditory manifestations associated post-COVID-19: What we need to know?
Post-acute Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome is currently an emerging condition, however, there is only a little research information on these post-COVID-19 symptoms, especially auditory manifestations, which have been in the limelight recently among the COVID-19 recovered patients…
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Why ceramic? When you can use composite. Indirect restoration of tooth in a more biomimetic way using heat treated direct resin composite
Direct resin composites have a greater degree of conversion, physical properties, color, and resistance to abrasion when heat treated. So, it is best suited for indirect use as heat-treated direct resin using oven, autoclave or porcelain furnace, or microwave. We have chosen direct resin composite…
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A retrospective study of histopathological features of appendectomy specimens at Amreli district-Gujarat
Background and Objective: Acute appendicitis is the most common general surgical emergency. Appendicectomy for acute appendicitis is one of the most commonly performed surgical procedures. A retrospective study was performed to evaluate histological diagnosis, geographical data, and the rate of…
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Bacteriological profile of postoperative wound infection in LSCS patients in MKCG Medical College, Berhampur
Background: Post-lower segment cesarean section (LSCS) infection is a common complication and is mainly responsible for a longer hospital stay, higher treatment cost, and maternal mortality. Aim: To isolate and identify the different bacterial spp. in patients with postoperative LSCS wound…
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Estimation of salivary superoxide dismutase, glutathione peroxidase, catalase individuals with and without tobacco habits
Context: Tobacco usage is associated with the derailment of antioxidant status. Salivary studies for diagnostic potential as a biofluid. Saliva may provide acumen into disease pathogenesis. Aims: To determine the influence of tobacco on salivary superoxide dismutase (SOD), glutathione peroxidase…