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Original research article:-
Samatha P1, *Siva Prabodh V2, Chowdary NVS2, Ravi Shekhar2
1MSC , 2 MD, Dept. of Biochemistry, NRI Medical College and Hospital, Chinakakani, A.P- 522503, India.
Abstract:- Diabetic patients with accompanied (but often unnoticed) dyslipidemia are soft targets of cardiovascular deaths. An early intervention to normalize circulating lipids shown to reduce cardiovascular complications and mortality. Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) is a routinely used marker for long – term glycemic control. This investigation is an attempt to evaluate the association between HbA1c and various lipid parameters. Venous blood samples collected from 50 type 2 diabetic patients (26 males, 24 females) and serum analyzed for HbA1c, Fasting blood glucose, Total Cholesterol, Triacylglycerols, HDL-C and LDL-C. L/H risk ratio is also calculated. The levels of HbA1c (%) did not differ significantly between males (8.51 ± 1.17) and females (8.24 ± 1.89), whereas male patients had higher mean values of FBG and various lipid parameters than in females. Patients with HbA1c value >7.0 % showed direct and significant correlation with FBG, TC, LDL-C, L/H risk ratio as compared to patients with HbA1c ≤ 7.0%. There was no significant difference in TG, HDL-C between two groups of glycated hemoglobin. These findings indicate that HbA1c is utilized for screening high risk diabetic patients for early diagnosis of dyslipidemia and timely intervention with lipid lowering drugs.
Keywords:-Diabetes, Dyslipidemia, Glycated hemoglobin, Association.
Research article:-
R.H. Krishna Reddy, N. Naga Malleswara Rao, J. V. Suman Krishna , K. Ravindhranath*
Department of Engg. Chemistry and Post Graduate Chemistry, Bapatla Engineering College (Autonomous), BAPATLA-422101, Guntur Dt., A.P.India.
Abstract:- Leaves and their ashes of Tephrosia purpurea and Solanum nigrum have been found to have affinity towards Chromium(VI) at low pHs. The sorption abilities of these plant materials have been studied with respect to various physicochemical parameters such as pH, equilibration time and sorbent concentration in controlling the Chromium (VI) pollution in waste waters adopting batch system of extractions. Conditions for maximum extraction have been optimized. With synthetic waters, % of extractions of Chromium (VI) are found to be 84.0% and 88.0% with leaves powders and their ashes of Tephrosia purpurea respectively and 100.0% with both the leaves powders and their ashes of Solanum nigrum. Fivefold excess of common cation ions present in natural waters, viz., Ca2+, Mg2+ , Cu2, Zn2+, Ni2 + and Fe2+ are found to have synergistic effect in increasing the % removal of Chromium while anions like Phosphate, SO42- and Carbonate are interfering; monovalent ions: NO3- , Chloride, and Fluoride have marginal interference. The methodologies developed are successfully applied to some real samples of industrial effluents and polluted lakes
Keywords:-Chromium (VI), pollution control, bio-sorbents, Tephrosia purpurea, Solanum nigrum.
Original research article:-
*Shilpa.K.Gokale1, S. C. Metgud2.
1Asst. Prof, Dept of Microbiology, SN Medical College, Bagalkot.587102, India.
2Professor, Dept of Microbiology, JNMC, Belgaum, India.
Abstract:- Introduction: -Nonfermenters are being isolated from various clinical specimens. Although frequently considered as contaminants, the pathogenic potential has been proved beyond doubt by their frequent isolation from clinical material and their association with disease. They exhibit resistance not only to the beta lactam and other group of antibiotics but also to carbapenems. Objectives: To characterize the nonfermenters isolated from various clinical samples. To assess their clinical significance. To know their anti microbial sensitivity pattern. Materials and methods: The present study was conducted for a period of one year from Jan 2007 – Dec 2007 at J.N Medical College, Belgaum. The nonfermenters were identified using a standard protocol, which included tests for motility, oxidase production, oxidation-fermentation (OF) test for various sugars, DNAse test and ONPG test. The clinical significance was assessed using various criteria and the susceptibility testing was done by Kirby bauer disc diffusion method. Results: From a total of 130 NFGNB, Pseudomonas aeruginosa was the commonest nonfermenter accounting for 82.3% followed by Acinetobacter baumanii (15.4%). Other significant NFGNB isolated were: Acinetobacter lwofii (0.76%), Burkholderia pseudomallei (0.76%) and Moraxella species (0.76%). Pseudomonas aeruginosa showed good sensitivity to meropenem (96.2%), ciprofloxacin (50%) and amikacin (49.5%). Acinetobacter baumanii showed 96.2% sensitivity to meropenem and 45% sensitivity to ciprofloxacin. Conclusion: P aeruginosa and A baumanii were the common NFGNB isolated in our study. They were associated with various health care related infections like urinary tract infection, blood stream infections, surgical site infections and ventilator associated pneumonia. P aeruginosa showed good sensitivity to meropenem, ciprofloxacin and amikacin. A.baumanii showed good sensitivity to meropenem and ciprofloxacin. The susceptibility pattern of NFGNB varied depending upon the species. Therefore it is essential to identify the nonfermenters to know their trends in sensitivity.
Keywords:-Nonfermenters, P. aeruginosa, A. baumanii, Meropenem, Ciprofloxacin.
Case Report
*Ankur Jhanwar. 1, Radheyshyam meena. 2, Neelam Sharma3, Priyanka Maheshwari4
1 MS, General Surgery, Senior Resident, 2 MS, General Surgery, Prof. & Head,Department of Surgery, Govt. Medical College, Kota (Rajasthan),India. Pin- 324001. 3 MS,Obs & Gyne,Assistant Prof,4 MS,Obs & Gyne ,Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology,S.R.G. Hospital and Medical College, Jhalawar,Rajasthan,India. Pin- 326001.
Abstract:- Evisceration of small intestine through the anus has been reported to occur spontaneously and in association with trauma. We report a unique case of a 4 year old male child who sustained a penetrating injury through rectum with a traumatic evisceration of small bowel through anus while playing. There were no apparent abdominal injury on examination. Interesting photos pre and post operative are presented. He was managed successfully.
Key Words:- Penetrating injury, Transanal evisceration of small bowel, rectal tear
Original research article:- Dental Sciences
*Rizwan M Sanadi
Reader, Dept of Periodontics, Yerala Medical Trust & Research Centre’s ,Dental College & Hospital, PG Institution, Institutional Area, Sector – 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai- 410210 ,Maharashtra, India.
Abstract:- Aggressive periodontitis comprises a group of rare, severe, rapidly progressing forms of periodontitis characterized by an early age of clinical manifestation and a distinctive tendency for cases to aggregate in families. Aggressive periodontitis, typically results in severe, rapid destruction of the tooth supporting apparatus. The increased susceptibility of the host population with aggressive periodontitis may be caused by the combined effects of multiple genes and their interaction with various environmental factors. Co-enzyme Q10 (Co-Q10) is essentially a vitamin or vitamin-like substance present naturally in foods and every cell of the body. Co-Q10 appears to be helpful in gingivitis. Recent studies indicate a significant improvement in all the signs and symptoms of periodontal disease. Hence the present study was conducted to test the clinical efficacy of this substance incorporated in the tooth and gum gel (Co-Q Dent) in aggressive periodontitis patients.
Keywords:-Aggressive Periodontitis, Co-enzyme Q10, bleeding gums, periodontal pocket, gingival inflammation