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Vedam Vaishnavi V.K. 1,*, Sivadas.G2, Jagadish Rao Padubidri3
Affiliation:-
1Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India
2Senior Lecturer, Department of Paedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Sree Mookambika Institute of Dental Sciences, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu,India
3Associate Professor and District Medicolegal Consultant, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore[ Constituent College of Manipal University], Karnataka,India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Oral Pathology, SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India.
*Corresponding author:
Dr.V.K.Vaishnavi Vedam.
Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Pathology
SRM Dental College, Ramapuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu,India
Ph No: +917401414820
Abstract:
Forensic Odontologist play a major role in identification of abuse cases in the court of law. Among all the death remains in mass disasters particularly, presence of hard tissues like teeth remains a source of identification of suspect in recognition of abuse among persons of all ages in criminal or civil proceedings, all in the interest of justice. However, the lack of awareness among the dental fraternity regarding the knowledge about accurate interpretation is increasing in rate of human abuse. Thus, this article basically highlights the role of forensic odontologist in solving issues related to human abuse and domestic violence, and their associated medico legal issues, thereby reducing the mortality and morbidity in Indian scenario.
Keywords: Forensic Odontology; Human Abuse; Child Abuse.
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Competing interest / Conflict of interest
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: None.
Vedam Vaishnavi V.K., Sivadas. G., Jagadish Rao Padubidri. Role of forensic odontologist in human abuse cases – An overview. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014; 04(01): 48-54. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Copyright © 2014 Vedam Vaishnavi V.K, Sivadas.G, Jagadish Rao Padubidri. 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.
Brief Communication
Harpreet Kaur1,*, Shalini Gupta2
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor,2Associate Professor, Department. of Biochemistry, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Rajpura, Distt. Patiala, Punjab, India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Biochemistry, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Rajpura, Distt. Patiala, Punjab, India
*Corresponding author:-
Dr. Harpreet Kaur.
Assistant Professor, Department of Biochemistry, Gian Sagar Medical College and Hospital, Ram Nagar, Rajpura, Distt. Patiala, Punjab, India
Contact number: +91-9915022170
Abstract:
Thyroid function tests are designed to distinguish hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism from the euthyroid state. Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) in the body follows a circadian rhythm, i.e., it follows a 24-hour cycle with regular fluctuations. TSH is nadir in the late afternoon and peak at midnight. As subclinical hypothyroidism diagnosis can be missed if serum sample for thyroid hormones is estimated in an afternoon and it is a risk factor for various diseases, so an early morning fasting sample should be preferred choice of estimation.
Keywords: Thyroid hormones; Fasting; Non fasting; Diagnosis; Subclinical hypothyroidism.
Harpreet Kaur, Shalini Gupta. Diagnostic significance of serum thyroid hormones level estimation in early morning fasting sample. J Pharm Biomed Sci. 2014; 04(01):55-57. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Competing interest / Conflict of interest
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: None.
Copyright © 2014 Harpreet Kaur, Shalini Gupta. 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.
Case report
S. H. Arif1, S. S. Ahmad1, Kafil Akhtar2,*, R. S. Chana3
Affiliation:-
1Professor,2Associate Professor,Department of Pathology, 3Professor,Department of Surgery, J. N. Medical College, A. M. U. Aligarh (UP):202002,India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Department of Pathology,
J. N. Medical College, A. M. U. Aligarh (UP): 202002, India
Author contributions: All the authors contributed equally to this paper.
*Corresponding author:
Dr. Kafil Akhtar.
Associate Professor, Department of Pathology,
J. N. Medical College, A. M. U. Aligarh (UP): 202002, India
Abstract:
Cystic partial differentiated nephroblastoma (CPDN) is rare multilocular cystic lesion of kidney having low malignant potential. It is differentiated from multilocular cystic disease of kidney by the presence of partially or well differentiated renal element or renal balstemal cell in the septa of the locules of the cyst. It is treated with partial nephrectomy with 100% survival rate but chance of recurrence is high and therefore regular follow up is necessary. CPDN occurs in children of less than 2 years of age but adult cannot be spared. We report an unusual case of CPDN in a nine year old female who presented with abdominal lump for a period of 2 months.
Keywords: Cystic partial differentiated nephroblastoma; Cystic lesion of kidney; Female.
Article citation:
S. H. Arif, S. S. Ahmad Kafil Akhtar, R. S. Chana. Cystic partially differentiated nephroblastoma – a rare entity – a case report. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014; 04(01): 58-60. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Competing interest / Conflict of interest
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: None
Copyright © 2014 S. H. Arif,S. S. Ahmad,Kafil Akhtar, R. S. Chana. 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.
Case report
Renu Nagar
Affiliation:-
Head of Biochemistry & Point of Care Testing, Al Ain Hospital, UAE.
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Al Ain Hospital, UAE.
*Corresponding author:-
Dr. Renu Nagar.
Head of Biochemistry & Point of Care Testing, Al Ain Hospital, UAE.
Abstract:
A woman receiving Levo-Dopa for Parkinson’s disease for last five years was re-evaluated as a result of reflex testing for Vitamin D & Parathyroid hormone (PTH) in laboratory. She was found to have Primary Hyper-Parathyroidism presenting as Parkinsonism. Patient recovered soon after her Parathyroidectomy. Hyper-parathyroidism is not a recognized cause of Parkinsonism. The case highlights the significance re-evaluation of Levo-Dopa resistant cases of Parkinson’s disease, Reflex testing in lab & Collaborative Care in hospitals.
Keywords: Hyperparathyroidism; Parathyroid hormone, PTH; Parkinsonism; Parkinson’s disease; Reflex testing; Collaborative care.
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Article citation:-
Renu Nagar. A case of Hyperparathyroidism misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014; 04 (01): 01-03. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Competing interest / Conflict of interest
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
Copyright © 2014 Renu Nagar. 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.