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Preetinder Singh1,*,Chandni Singla2,Aditi priyamvara2
Affiliation:-
1Assoc. Professor,2Research Associate, Periodontology and Oral Implantology, SDD Hospital and Dental College, Barwala, Haryana, India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Periodontology and Oral Implantology, SDD Hospital and Dental College, Barwala, Haryana, India
Corresponding author:-
Dr. Preetinder Singh, MDS.
Assoc. Professor (Periodontology and Oral Implantology), SDD Hospital and Dental College, Barwala, Haryana, India
Contact number: +91-9915652946
Abstract: This study was conducted with the aim of evaluation of stress among dental students studying in Chandigarh, India. It identifies the factors responsible for stress among undergraduate dental students. A descriptive quantitative study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire among Bachelor’s of Dental Surgery students during their preceding academic years. A 100% response from all students was obtained. The final result obtained signifies that the category of somewhat stressful was dominant amongst the total of 4 categories i.e. not stressful at all, somewhat stressful, quite stressful and very stressful. Further research is needed into methods to minimize stress on dental students.
Key words: Dental students; student stress; dentistry.
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Article citation:-
Preetinder Singh, Chandni Singla,Aditi priyamvara. The appraisal of perceived sources of stress and stress levels among dental students: A questionnaire survey. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 November 36(36): 1915-1918. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Original article
Revathi S1,*, Anju Ade2,Chetana KV3,S G Hiremath4
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor,2Associate Professor, 3Post graduate,4Professor,Department of Community Medicine, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka, India
Author’s contributions:- All the authors contributed equally to this paper
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Community Medicine, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur, Karnataka, India
Corresponding author:-
Dr Anju Ade.
Associate professor,
Community Medicine Department, Navodaya Medical College, Raichur -584103, Karnataka, India
Abstract:
Background: Mother and child in a community constitute vulnerable group or special risk group, pregnancy and childbirth are special events in a women’s life. But during this period they are more vulnerable to disease and death. Lack of information and lack of economic resources are the main reasons for underutilization of services. Aims: To study the utilization pattern of post natal services.
To find out the factors influencing the utilization of post natal services. Material methods: This was cross sectional study conducted in an urban slum area (Harijanwada) of Raichur, Karnataka, India. A total of 380 mothers formed the study sample. Data was collected by house to house survey among mothers who delivered during June 2010 to May 2011 using predesigned and pretested questionnaire. Data was entered in a excel spreadsheet and analyzed by using SPSS software. The test applied was chi square test for proportions.
Results: Out of 380 mothers,207(54.5%) of the mothers delivered in government Hospital, 141(37.1%) in private Hospital and 32(8.4%) at home.297 (78.2%) mothers were delivered by Doctors, 51 (13.4%) by nurse 29 (7.6%) and 3 (0.8%) were delivered by unskilled birth attendant.168 (44.2%) had post natal check up and 212 (55.8) did not have post natal checkups, Reasons for not utilizing PNC ,106 (27.9%) of mothers were unaware was the main reason for not utilizing Postnatal care.
Key words: Utilization pattern; Post-natal care; Urban slum; Mothers.
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Article citation:-
Revathi S,Anju Ade,Chetana KV,S G Hiremath. A cross sectional study of utilization pattern of postnatal services in urban slums of Raichur city. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 November 36(36): 1909-1914. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Original article
Sakthibalan M1*,Sawadkar MS2,Asmathulla S3,Ivan EA4,Muthu G5
Affiliation:-
1Post Graduate,2Head of the Department, Department of Pharmacology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College And Hospital(SMVMCH), Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India
3Associate Professor,5Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry,4Associate Professor, Department of Pathology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College And Hospital(SMVMCH), Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India
Author’s contributions- All the authors contributed equally to this paper
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Pharmacology, Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College And Hospital(SMVMCH), Pondicherry University, Pondicherry, India.
Corresponding author:-
Dr. MurugesanSakthibalan.
Post Graduate, Department of Pharmacology,
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Medical College and Hospital, Madagadipet, Pondicherry, India – 605107
Ph No: 9443627722/98843591097/0413-2643000
Fax : 0413-26433014.
Abstract:
Background: The anthracycline antibiotic, Doxorubicin is effective in the treatment of a broad range of haematogenous and solid human malignancies. Its use is limited by its dose-dependent side effects like irreversible degenerative cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure. The efficacy of doxorubicin against malignancies has prompted us to find treatments that reduce or prevent its cardiac side effects. Objective: To compare the effect of N-Acetylcysteine, Vitamin C and Enalapril given in different combinations to prevent doxorubicin induced cardio toxicity and oxidative stress in adult Wistar rats.
Methodology: The adult male wistar rats selected for the experiment are divided into 6 groups with 6 rats in each group. The rats in the control group and toxic control were administered sterile water and Doxorubicin (15 mg/kg stat dose i.p) respectively on day 5.Then N-Acetylcysteine, Enalapril and Vitamin c were administered per orally for 7 days in different combinations. On day 7 rat blood was collected for estimation of cardiac and oxidative stress markers. The rats were sacrificed and the cardiac tissue was sent for histopathological examination.
Statistical Analysis: Student unpaired‘t’ test and one-way ANOVA followed by Bonferroni test were applied.
Result and Conclusion: The triple drug combination of N-Acetylcysteine, Enalapril and Vitamin C can be used as an effective treatment along with Doxorubicin to limit its free radical mediated cardiotoxicity.
Key words: Doxorubicin; cardio toxicity; N-Acetylcysteine; Enalapril; Vitamin C.
Article citation:-
Sakthibalan M, Sawadkar MS, Asmathulla S, Ivan EA, Muthu G. Study of cardio protective effect of N-Acetylcysteine, Vitamin C and Enalapril given in combination to prevent doxorubicin induced cardio toxicity in Wistar rats. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 November 36(36): 1902-1908. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Case report
Rokade Chakor.M1,Damle R.P2,Dravid N.V3,Saindane K A4,Mahale Y J5
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Lecturer, 2Assistant Professor, 3Professor and Head, Department of Pathology,4Associate Professor, 5Professor and Head, Department of Orthopaedics, JMF’s ACPM Medical College, Dhule, Maharastra, India
Corresponding author:-
Dr.Damle R.P.
Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology,
JMF’s ACPM Medical College, Dhule.
Contact no:-+91- 9767637624
Abstract:
Aneurysmal bone cyst (ABC) is a rare benign, vascular, solitary expansile erosive bone lesion. It expands from the affected bone and destroys the surrounding tissues. It account for less than 1% of primary bone tumour. It is related to the blow out distension with destruction of the affected bone and consists of blood filled spaces separated by fibrous tissue. ABC commonly affects the young adults under 20 years of age and occurs in metaphysis of long bone and vertebral body. Herein we report 4 cases of ABC at unusual sites arising from patella, second metatarsal, talus, and distal radius.
Key words: Aneurysmal bone cyst; metatarsal; patella; talus.
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Source of support: Nil
Article citation:-
Rokade Chakor.M,Damle R.P,Dravid N.V,Saindane K A,Mahale Y J. Aneurysmal bone cyst– Report of four cases at unusual sites. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 November 36(36): 1898-1901. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Copyright © 2013 Rokade Chakor.M,Damle R.P,Dravid N.V,Saindane K A,Mahale Y J. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Research article
Rumana Farooq Mir1,*,Varsha.A.Singh2, Shinu P3
Affiliation:-
1Postgraduate student, 2Professor and Head, 3Assistant Professor, Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University of Medical Sciences, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India-133207
Author’s contributions- All the authors contributed equally to this paper
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Microbiology, Maharishi Markandeshwar University of Medical Sciences, Mullana, Ambala, Haryana, India-133207
Corresponding author:-
Dr. Rumana Farooq Mir.
Postgraduate student,
Department of Microbiology.
Email id: rumanaishaq@gmail.com.
Mobile no: +91-7206098787.
Abstract:
Background: In spite of an effort in hospital infection control measures, health care associated infections are associated with considerable morbidity and mortality adding additional health care expenditure which leads to an economic crisis. Bacterial contamination in operating theatre and specialized care units contribute to nosocomial infections. The problem is further complicated with the emergence of multidrug resistant microorganism in the hospital environment which are difficult to treat.
Aim: Three year retrospective study was carried out to assess the bacterial contamination of operation theatres at MMIMSR hospital, Mullana. Ambala and to evaluate the effect of various seasons on the bacterial load.
Results: Of the 967 samples examined, 725 (70%) yielded positive bacterial growth. The distribution of bacterial pathogens isolated were Staphylococcus aureus 32.5% (n=236), Coagulase-negative Staphylococci (CoNS) accounted for 28% (n=203), followed by Pseudomonas aeruginosa 24% (n=174) and Escherichia coli 15.5% (n=112). The degree of bacterial contamination showed that Staphylococcus aureus predominated in all operation theatres sampled, with varied frequency of occurrence of other bacteria pathogens. Antibiotic susceptibility pattern of bacterial pathogens showed relative sensitivity to the drugs, particularly with cotrimoxazole, ampicillin, gentamycin and amiplicox.
Conclusion: High level of bacterial contamination with equipments indicates the needs for periodic microbiological surveillance aimed at early detection of bacterial contamination level and subsequent control on healthcare-associated infections.
Key words: Surgical site infections; Bacterial contamination; Fumigation.
Article citation:-
Rumana Farooq Mir,Varsha.A.Singh,Shinu P. Pre and post fumigation bacteriological profile of various operation theatres in MMIMSR- A three year retrospective study.. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 November 36(36): 1887-1891. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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The author(s) have no competing interests for financial support, publication of this research, patents and royalties through this collaborative research. All authors were equally involved in discussed research work. There is no financial conflict with the subject matter discussed in the manuscript.
Source of support: Nil