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Research article:-Chemistry
*A. Kalaiselvan1, K. Gokulakrishnan2, T. Anand1 .
1Centre for Research and Development, PRIST University, Vallam, Tanjavur – 613 403, Tamilnadu, India
2Department of Chemistry, PRIST University, Vallam, Tanjavur – 613 403, Tamilnadu, India.
Abstract:- Andrographis paniculata is traditionally used for treating different aliments. The present investigation was carried out to determine the possible chemical components from Andrographis paniculata by GC-MS technique. This analysis revealed that the ethanol extract contains 2,5-Octadecadiynoic acid, methyl ester (27.83%), 1,2,3,5-Cyclohexanetetrol, (1à,2á,3à,5á)-(14.78%), 10-12-Pentacosadiynoic acid (12.25%), 2H-Pyran, 2-(7-heptadecynyloxy)tetrahydro-(7.69%), 9,12,15-Octadecatrienoic acid, 2-[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]-1-[[(trimethylsilyl)oxy]methyl]ethyl ester, (Z,Z,Z)-(6.98%) 1,3-Propanediol, 2-(hydroxymethyl)-2-nitro-(6.28%), 3-O-Methyl-d-glucose(5.36%), Phytol(2.63%).
Keywords:-Andrographis paniculata, GC-MS analysis, Acanthaceae.
Research article:- Community medicine
Makwana, Naresh R 1, Shah, Viral R2, Goswami Kalpesh3,Yadav Sudha 4
1Associate Professor.,2 Assistant Prof., 3PG student.,4 Professor and head, Department of Community Medicine, Shri M. P. Shah Medical College,Jamnagar,Gujarat,India.
Abstract:- Background: The elderly population is expected to grow considerably in the near future. This rise will especially be prominent in the developing countries where an increment of 140% is projected, compared to 51% in the developed countries. As a result of this, a significant impact on the overall healthcare cost is inevitable. Research has shown that health related conditions and socio-economic factors influence disability in the elderly. Aims & Objectives: To study various health related problems in elderly population. Material and Methods: 240 elderly individuals, 80 each from Urban, Urban slum and Rural Areas of Jamnagar district of Gujarat were enrolled in study by simple random sampling method. Information regarding Socio-demographic details and health related problems of study subjects were collected in pretested proforma. Results: Mean number of health problem was 1.73. Difficulty in vision was observed in 133(55.43)% of study subjects while this proportion was 68(28.33%) for difficulty in hearing. Major health problems were Cataract 58 (24.17%), Bronchitis 52 (21.68%) & Bronchial asthma 43 (17.92%). Non-communicable diseases i.e. Hypertension and Diabetes were found in 27(11.25%) and 16(6.67%). Significant association was found between prevalence of hypertension and social class of study subjects, while this difference was non significant for Diabetes. Statistical Tests: Percentage, Chi-square .
Key Words :- Geriatric, Health Problem, Cross sectional.
Review article:- Periodontology
Vidya Dodwad1, Shubra Vaish2, *Mehak Chhokra3, Aakriti Mahajan3.
1MDS, Professor and HOD,2 MDS,Reader,3 MDS, final year students ,Department of Periodontology, ITS-CDSR, Ghaziabad, India.
Abstract:- Periodontitis is a disease attributable to multiple infectious agents and interconnected with cellular and humoral host responses. It results from extension of the inflammatory process initiated in the gingiva to the supporting periodontal tissues. Periodontal pockets provide natural reservoir bathed by gingival crevicular fluid that is easily accessible for the insertion of a delivery device. Controlled release delivery of antimicrobials is a therapeutic intervention directly into periodontal pockets and is available in various forms like gels, monolithic devices, irrigation systems, chips, films, strips, microspheres, fibres etc. It is an effective monotherapy that has evoked a great interest and appears to hold a sound promising result in periodontal treatment. It does not substitute the local instrumentation but acts as an adjunct to it. These local agents bypass the adverse effects of systemically administered antimicrobial agents, as well stabilize the attachment apparatus and reduce the probing depth thereby allowing better control and management of periodontal disease.
Keywords:- Gingivitis, Periodontitis, Local drug delivery, Periodontal Pocket.
Research article:-Medical microbilogy
Nageswari.Rajesh.Gandham1, Pallavi Subhash Tatte2, Savita Vivek Jadhav3, Mukesh Sharma4 1Professor3 Assistant Prof., 4 PG student, Department of Microbiology, Pad.Dr.D Y Patil Medical College, Pune 411018, India.
2Assistant Prof. Dept of Microbiology,Dr.Panjabrao Deshmukh Memorial College Amravati-444603, India.
Abstract:- Introduction: Ottorhoea is a common presenting complaint of patients seeking medical attention .Otitis in all it’s forms has a varied microbial etiology which influences the selection of an efficacious anti microbial agent. Hence the objective of this study was to identify the etiological agents in patients coming with complaints of otorhoea. Methods: A total of 150 cases were enrolled in the study conducted in the department of Microbiology, Padmashree Dr D Y Patil Medical College, Pimpri Pune from patients attending OPD in the department of Ottolaryngology. Sterile cotton swabs were used to collect samples from patients complaining of ear discharge. Samples were processed by standard microbiology protocols by traditional methods including microscopy, culture, biochemicals. Antibiotic Susceptibility was done by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method. Fungal culture was done on Sabouraud Dextrose Agar(SDA). Results and Observations: Of 150 cases studied, 121 were culture positive and remaining culture negative. A total of 161 organisms was recovered from 121 patients. Staphylococcus aureus was recovered in 68 cases, fungal culture was positive in 38 followed by Pseudomonas in 27.Ciprofloxacin and Amikacin susceptibility was highest in Gram negatives. While Gram positive organisms showed high susceptibility to Cefuroxime and Vancomycin. Conclusions: S.aureus was the most common bacteria isolated. Susceptibility to Ciprofloxacin ,Cefuroxime and Amikacin was found to be high.
Key Words :- Ottorhoea, S.aureus, antibiotic susceptibility.
Original research article:-Forensic medicine
S Manjunath1,*Shankar M Bakkannavar2,Pradeep Kumar G3,Vrinda J Bhat4,Nayana Prabhu5,Asha Kamath6,RaghavendraBabu Y P7
1Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
2Assistant Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
3Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
4Professor and Head, Department of Forensic Medicine, Shimoga Institute of Medical Sciences, Shimoga,India.
5Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
6Selection Grade Lecturer, Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal University, Manipal, India.
7Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine, Kasturba Medical College,Mangalore,ManipalUniversity,India.
Abstract:- Palatoscopy or Palatal rugoscopy is the name given to the study of palatal rugae in order to establish a person’s identity. Rugoscopy finds application in the field of anthropology, comparative anatomy, genetics, forensic odontology, prosthodontics and orthodontics. The present study is an attempt to determine the differences in the rugae pattern among the Indian males and females in a small portion of a population. 63 subjects, 32 males and 31 females in the age group 17-25 years formed the materials for the study. After a written informed consent, maxillary dental casts were taken and interpretation of the rugae pattern was done as per classification by Thomas and Kotze. It was noted that the Indian females had more number of rugae on the right side of the palate than the male counterparts. Curved and straight shapes were predominant among the females whereas the wavy pattern was more common among the males. Their uniqueness to individuals has been recognized as providing a potentially reliable source of identification.
Keywords:-Forensic odontology; Identification; rugoscopy.