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Original article:
Grewal Y1,*, Evans W2
1Reader & Head, Public Health Dentistry, Rayat Bahra Dental College & Hospital (Punjab), India
2Head of the Discipline, Community Oral Health & Epidemiology, Westmead Hospital, The University of Sydney, Australia
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
1. Community Oral Health & Epidemiology, Westmead Hospital, The University of Sydney, Australia
*To whom it corresponds:-
Yasmin Grewal.
House no. 1082, Sector 2, Panchkula - 134112
Haryana, India
Phone- + 91-9914512277+ 91-9914512277
Abstract:
Objective: Dental emergencies may have serious implications for infantry soldiers during military commitments as the efficiency of the unit may be compromised. The purpose of the present study was to determine the dental fitness, treatment needs, oral health behavior and beliefs of members of an Indian Army Regiment.
Material and Methods: A post deployment dental assessment of Indian Army soldiers of an infantry regiment that had served in combat was conducted in a descriptive cross-sectional study. A total of 270 subjects volunteered that included soldiers (96%) and non-commissioned officers (4%); the response rate was 89%. Eighty five percent of the population was younger than 35 years.
Results: The mean DMFT was 1.6, 2.8, and 2.7 for the age groups 20-24, 25-34, and 35 plus years respectively. Fifty nine percent were in need of restorations, 4% and 13% needed endodontic intervention and extractions respectively, and 13% were in need of periodontal treatment. Only 15% knew that AIDS could be passed from person to person via other bodily fluids.
Discussion: Poor oral health related quality of life was significantly related to a higher need for dental services, poor periodontal status, lifelong caries experience, and age. There was a substantial unmet need for restorative work and endodontic care indicating potential dental emergencies. There is a need to formulate a preventive health program that leads to a reduction in exposure to risk factors for oral diseases and measures are required to ensure that dental problems identified through annual dental examinations are treated in a timely manner.
Keywords: Indian Army; Oral Health; DMFT; CPI; AIDS; Military.
Ethical approval: Permission to conduct the study was obtained from the Indian Army Head Quarters (New Delhi, India) and approved by Human Research Ethics Committee (The University of Sydney, Australia).
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Article citation:
Grewal Y,Evans W. Dental. Fitness of Indian Army Soldiers. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014; 04(05):375-381. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Source of funding: None
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.
Copyright © 2014. Grewal Y,Evans W. 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
Tandon Anupama1,*,Srivastava Dhiraj Kumar2,Sharma Pradeep3,Sarawat Neeraj4,Pandey AK5,Shukla Dipendra4
Affiliation:-
1Associate Professor, 4Post Graduate Student, Department of ophthalmology, UP Rural Institute of medical sciences and research , Saifai Etawah (UP)
2Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine,3Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Saifai, Etawah(UP),India
5Assistant Professor,Department of Psychiatry, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Saifai, Etawah(UP),India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Saifai, Etawah(UP),India
*To whom it corresponds:-
Dr. Anupama Tandon.
Associate Professor,
Dept of Ophthmology,
UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences & Research, Saifai, Etawah(UP) 20613,India
Contact No: 09917661687.
Abstract
Aims: The main was to analyse trends of traumatic cataract in rural areas and to evaluate the results of PCIOL Implantation in terms of final visual outcome, considering also factors affecting its outcome; various intraoperative and postoperative complications.
Material and Methods:
Study Design: Interventional, Consecutive, Non comparative, Case series.
Methodology: 50 patients of traumatic cataract who came to OPD between September 2013 to April 2014 of our institute with a minimum followup of 4 months were included in the study. Complete history; diagnostic evaluation including special investigations were done in each visit. Surgical protocol was decided and functional success in terms of best corrected visual acuity was noted.
Results: 50 cases of traumatic cataract with mean age of 24 years, male preponderance of 4 times and vision with accurate projection of rays were included. In these cases penetrating trauma with wooden stick was the most common cause (75% cases).the duration of cataract varied between 24 hours to 10 years. Most common associated ocular pathology was sealed tear in 98% cases. Ring application for IOFB localisation and electromagnets were required for its removal. Most common hinderance in regaining vision was pigment dispersion in early cases (60%). Still ECCE with PCIOL remains the most common modality of treatment. The best results in final visual acuity were only possible when cataract surgery and treatment was done as soon as possible. Final visual outcome were best in patients aged 16 & above.
Conclusion: The present study hereby conclude that clear relationship could be established between duration of cataract and final visual outcome but no clear relationship was seen between presurgical visual acuity and final visual outcome. Patients presented earlier showed better visual gains.
Keywords: BCVA best corrected visual acuity; IOL intraocular lenses; IOFB intraocular foreign body; PCO posterior capsular evaluation; ECCE extra capsular cataract evaluation.
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Source of support: None
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.
Article citation:
Tandon Anupama,Srivastava Dhiraj Kumar,Sharma Pradeep,Sarawat Neeraj,Pandey AK,Shukla Dipendra. Traumatic cataract and its management in a tertiary care institute in rural area of Central Uttar Pradesh,India. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014;04(05):404-409. Available at www.jpbms.info.
Copyright © 2014 Tandon Anupama,Srivastava Dhiraj Kumar,Sharma Pradeep,Sarawat Neeraj,Pandey AK,Shukla Dipendra.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.
Original article
M.Gandhi1,* ,R.Rajitha1 ,Dr.R.Padmini2
1Department of Biochemistry, SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, Vadapalani, Chennai-600026
2Department of Biochemistry, VELS College of Science, Chennai-600117
3Department of Biochemistry, VELS College of Science, Chennai-600117
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
1. Department of Biochemistry, SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, Vadapalani, Chennai-600026
2. Department of Biochemistry, VELS College of Science, Chennai-600117
3. Department of Biochemistry, VELS College of Science, Chennai-600117
*To whom it corresponds:-
M.Gandhi M.Sc.,M.Phil., (PhD).,
Department of Biochemistry,
SRM Institutes for Medical Sciences, Vadapalani, Chennai-600026, Tamil Nadu, South India
E-mail: gandhivysya@gmail.com
Contact: 9841091636
Abstract:
This study was designed to determine the in vivo and in vitro anticancer potential of the ethanolic extract of Terminalia chebula fruits against U937 cell line. Terminalia chebula Retz. (Combretaceae) is a medium-sized tree that grows in the wild throughout India. T. chebula has been extensively used in Ayurveda, Unani, and homoeopathic medicine. The fruit has been used as a traditional medicine for a household remedy against various human ailments. Traditionally T. chebula is used to cure chronic ulcer, gastritis, and stomach cancers.
Keywords: LDH; DNA;HPLC;PBMCs.
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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.
Article citation:
Gandhi M,Rajitha R,Padmini R. Cytotoxic effect of ethanolic extract of terminalia chebula fruit pulp on U937 cell line. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014; 04(05):395-403.Available at www.jpbms.info.
Copyright © 2014. Gandhi M,Rajitha R,Padmini R. 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
AL Saleh, Essa M (DrPh)1,2 *, Ahmed Ibrahim (PhD)2 and Mwanri, Lillian (FAFPHM)1
Affiliation:-
1Discipline of Public Health, Flinders University, South Australia
2King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Saudi Arabia
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Discipline of Public Health, School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences, Flinders University
King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Infection Control Department, Saudi Arabia
*To whom it corresponds:-
Dr. AL Saleh,Essa;
Infection Control Department, King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Post Box: 40461 AlAhsa 31982, Saudi Arabia
Tel: 0096650492681200966504926812
Abstract
Introduction: Healthcare workers (HCWs)’ education, awareness and adherence to clinical guidelines have been identified as necessary elements to prevent healthcare associated infections (HAIs) and multidrug resistant organisms (MDROs). The purpose of this study was to examine HCWs knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) towards HAIs management.
Methods: A cross sectional survey was conducted among HCWs including doctors and nurses in ICU of King Fahad Hofuf Hospital (KFHH), Saudi Arabia.
Results: 78.9% of participants responded to the survey and 63.4% of respondents had worked in the hospital for two to five years. There were differences in KAP in HAIs control between doctors and nurses. 56% of doctors compared to 83.6% of nurses responded appropriately regarding the necessity to inform all patients about HAIs especially MDROs (x2 = 7.32,p=0.07) . 92% of doctors compared to 68.9% of nurses reported that patients’ history influenced their decisions in choosing personal protective equipment (PPE) (x2 = 5.15,p=0.023). 68% of doctors compared to 88.5% of nurses reported that they always washed their hands before handling patients (x2= 6.32,p=0.042). 88% of doctors compared to all nurses reported that they always wore protective measures when handling patients with Acinetobacter infection (x2 = 7.59,p=0.023).
Conclusions: Although participants’ knowledge on various aspects of HAIs was generally high, it did not correspond to practices. Lack of strict adherence to HAIs management strategies could introduce and transmit HAIs and MDROs and may jeopardise patients’ life.
Keywords: Infection control; healthcare workers; knowledge; attitude; practices; Saudi Arabia.
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AL Saleh, Essa M, Ahmed Ibrahim and Mwanri, Lillian. Healthcare Workers’ Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices in King Fahad Hofuf Hospital, Saudi Arabia. J Pharm Biomed Sci 2014;04(05):410-421. Available at www.jpbms.info.
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Research article
Lakshminarasimhaiah1,*, S. Alexander2
Affiliation:-
1Prasad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jangaon-506167, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India.
2J.S.S College of Pharmacy, Rocklands, Post Box No:20, Ootacamund-643 001, Tamil Nadu, India
The name of the department(s) and institution(s) to which the work should be attributed:
Prasad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jangaon-506167, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India
J.S.S College of Pharmacy, Rocklands, Post Box No: 20, Ootacamund-643 001, Tamil Nadu, India
*To whom it corresponds:-
Lakshminarasimhaiah;
Prasad Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Jangaon-506167, Warangal District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Abstract:
In the present investigation a series of pyrazole derivatives were synthesized by condensation of 8-acetyl, 7-hydroxy, 4-methyl coumarin (I) with substituted benzaldehyde to form chalkone (II). The obtained chalkone was treated with phenyl hydrazine to form pyrazole derivatives(IIIa-h). The synthesized compounds were characterized by IR, NMR, Mass spectra and Elemental analysis. New compounds were screened for their antimicrobial studies against S. aureus, B. subtilis, E. coli and P. aeruginosa. The results revealed that compound IIIe has ortho chlorophenyl substituent showed significant antibacterial activity against all tested microorganisms as compared to the standard drug Ceftriaxone. Keywords: Antimicrobial activity; chalkone; pyrazole; substituted benzaldehyde; spectral data.
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Article citation:
Lakshminarasimhaiah, S. Alexander. Synthesis and antimicrobial activity of new heterocyclic compounds. J Pharm Biomed Sci. 2014;04(05):422-426. 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.