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Twin Studies: Revealing the Genetic Basis of Malocclusion
Full text linkThe relative contribution of genes and the environment to the etiology of malocclusion has been a matter of controversy throughout the twentieth century and the first decace of twentyfirst century. Twin studies provide important insights into how genetic and environmental factors contribute to variation in dental and craniofacial morphology. This review describes research models involving twins, apart from the traditional comparison of similarities in monozygotic (identical) and dizygotic (nonidentical) pairs, throws some light on zygositydetermination, summarizes some landmark twin studies in orthodontics and future directions in dental research involving twins are outlined
Complex Odontoma in Both the Jaws: A Rare Case Report
No full textOdontomas are the most common odontogenic tumors. They are usually asymptomatic and are often discovered during routine radiography. Complex odontomas appear as irregularcalcified masses that bear no similarity to teeth. We report a rare case of complex odontoma in maxilla and mandible in an adult patient with clinical, radiological, histological features andtreated surgically, with its review of the literature
Music Therapy and Music Medicine during Antenatal Period: Mechanisms and Evidence of Effects on Maternal and Fetal Health
Full text linkMusic-based interventions, which include music therapy, music medicine, and other music-based interventions, are increasingly becoming popular in general population and health care professionals globally. In India, music and sounds have been used for health benefits since ancient time, but evidence-based music therapy as an allied health science is still in developing stage. Uniqueness of use of music-based interventions during antenatal care is due to their effects on both the expecting mother and the developing fetus; recent experiments related to effects of antenatal exposure of sounds and music on fetal neurodevelopment have particularly revealed interesting findings. The present article aims to discuss types of music-based interventions during antenatal period, their maternal and fetal effects and their possible mechanisms. Detailed description of music/music-based interventions and use of music-based interventions during labor, during post-natal period and for neonates/infants are not discusse
Duration of cord clamping and physiological jaundice in newborn: A case–control study
Full text linkIntroduction: Delayed cord clamping (DCC) in term newborns improves iron stores in infancy, and the most international guidelines now recommend at least 30–60 s of DCC in term and preterm newborns. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the association between neonatal jaundice (physiological) and duration of cord clamping. Methods: An observational matched case–control study was conducted from June 1, 2017, to May 31, 2018, in the neonatal unit of a tertiary care hospital in Odisha after getting approval from the institutional ethics committee. Of 3367 neonates, 784 were included in the study (392:392)after satisfying the pre-defined inclusion and exclusion criteria. All the relevant data were collected and validated, and the results were analyzed. Fisher exact test was performed to find out the association. For all statistical purpose, p<0.05 was considered to be statistically significant. Results: A significant association was found between neonatal jaundice and DCC as evidenced by Chi-square value: 15.62; p=0.0001, relative risk (95% confidence interval [CI]): 1.68 (1.29, 2.18), absolute risk reduction: −0.12 (−0.18, −0.06), and number need to treat (95% CI): −8 (−6, −17). Conclusion: Neonatal jaundice appears to be more commonlyassociated among babies with DCC
Clinical profile of children with diphtheria admitted to tertiary care center
Full text linkBackground: Diphtheria is a vaccine-preventable deadly disease affecting the children. It may cause complications and even death if not detected early. Diphtheria still continues to be reported from many regions of India despite extensive vaccine coverage. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the clinical presentation, complications, and outcome of diphtheria. Materials and Methods: This hospital-based prospective study was conducted from August 2017 to June 2019 in a hospital of South India. All diphtheria cases admitted during this period were included in the study and their clinical presentations, complications, and outcome were recorded. Results: A total of 93 children were studied; of them, 92 children improved and discharged while 1 (1.06%) child died of respiratory obstruction due to laryngeal edema. Diphtheria was more common in 6–10 years age group and in season between October and January. A total of 4 (4.2%) children had sinus bradycardia, 8 (8.4%) myocarditis, 10 (10.6%) palatal palsy, and 3 (3.2%) children had laryngeal edema. Conclusion: Diphtheria is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in unimmunized and partially immunized children even in the present era
Nanotechnology: The Emerging Science in Dentistry
Full text linkPredicting the future of any major technology is difficult. Nanotechnology or nanoscience refers to the research and development of an applied science at the atomic or molecularlevel (i.e. molecular engineering, manufacturing). Although the nanoscale is small in size, its potential is vast. Almost every area of human activity will be affected by futurenanotechnologies. Nanotechnology is also applied to various medical fields like pharmacological research, clinical diagnosis, supplementing immune system, cryogenic storage of biological tissues. The growing interest in the dental applications of nanotechnology is leading to the emergence of a new field called nanodentistry
A Rare Case of Bilateral Maxillary Paramolars between 1st and 2nd Molars
Full text linkParamolars are supernumerary teeth usually found buccally or palatally near the molars. Very few articles are found in the literature about bilateral maxillary paramolars. Most of the cases, the paramolars are situated between the second and third molars, while in very few cases, as in our case it was found between first and second molars. The present article presents a case of bilateral maxillary paramolars in a 26-year-old male patient and its management. 
Inferior Turbinectomy: An Unusual Presentation of Complication of Nasotracheal Intubation
Full text linkThis article describes a case of accidental turbinectomy encountered at the time of tracheal intubation while inducing anesthesia at the time of an elective surgery. This is a rarecomplication in the field of anesthesia with very few reported cases till date. The article highlights the complications which were encountered due to the accidental turbinectomy andthereafter discusses the methods to prevent it
Concept and Management of Saman-e-Mufrat (Obesity) in Unani Medicine
Full text linkSaman-e-Mufrat (Obesity) is defined as a condition of abnormal excessive fat accumulation in adipose tissue due to enlargement of fat cell in size or its number or in combination upto the extent that health is impaired. According to Unani classical literature Saman-e-Mufrat (obesity) is an ancient recognized disease. According to Unani philosophy it is a Balghami Marz (disease due to phleghm) mentioned under the heading of Farbahi, which means Motapa (obese). Unani scholars has discussed predisposing factors, clinical picture and safe, effective medication (single and compound) by medicine along with some Tadbeer (regimens) e.g. Hammam (Turkish bath), Ilaj bil Ghiza (Dietotherapy), Riyazat (physical exercise) and other procedures to keep body healthy and fit
Acute pancreatitis associated with cholera
Full text linkAcute Pancreatitis (AP) is the inflammation of the pancreas, common causes being gall stones, alcohol, iatrogenic and trauma. Infections, mainly viral, are a rare cause of acute pancreatitis, mainly reported as case reports or series in the literature. Cholera caused by Vibrio Cholera, though rare these days, is characterized by vomiting and profuse watery diarrhea. We present an interesting case of Cholera complicated by mild pancreatitis with no other obvious cause following admission which was managed conservatively with full recovery. We are highlighting an unheard complication of cholera