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Comparative Study between Hyaluronic Acid and Fat in Rhinoplasty: A Systematic Review
Get PDFThe aim of this article is to provide high-quality evidence on patient satisfaction and complications of two non-surgical rhinoplasty procedures. All available online literature up to 2021 were searched utilizing keywords and MESH search phrases also used in the online databases. In addition, the reference lists of the systematic reviews included in the study were manually searched. The studies with greatest evidence were included to assess patient satisfaction and complication. Critical evaluation of the articles was done and MINORS scale was used for bias determination. Temporary redness in the skin, fluid accumulation, discoloration of skin, and post-procedure discomfort were all transient problems in all of the investigations. Vascular limitations and hematoma were identified as rare consequences. Non-surgical rhinoplasty treatments are both a good and less intrusive alternative to traditional rhinoplasty. However, there is a scarcity of experimental and prospective studies, so more number of trials to be carried out to determine the precision, efficacy, and adverse effects of non-surgical rhinoplasty
Dexmedetomidine:” Role in Pediatric Dentistry
Get PDFA number of sedative agents have been in use in pediatric dentistry to gain a child’s cooperation with dental treatment. Dexmedetomidine is one such agent that was introduced as a sedative in the dental practice in 2005 due to a more stable respiratory drive and higher success rates in allowing pediatric dentists to carry out non-painful dental examinations and procedures compared to other sedatives such as chloral hydrate and midazolam. The most distinguishing feature of this sedative is its ability to produce a form of sedation that mimics natural sleep. The high safety margin of dexmedetomidine and its satisfactory sedative action makes it important for us to review its potential applications in pediatric dentistry
Detection of Carcinogenic Dye Sudan I and Rhodamine B Using Indigenous Raman Spectrometer
Get PDFSudan I and Rhodamine B are carcinogenic declared by European Union and California, respectively. Duo finds their uses in food and beverage products. Daily consumption can cause skin allergy and worsen to cancer. Due to its fluorescent nature it becomes erroneous to detect using Raman Spectrometer but with use of NIR diode laser it gives molecular fingerprint of dyes with associated samples. This paper presents to make an indigenous Raman Spectrometer to detect Sudan I and Rhodamine B like dyes. Raman Spectrum is taken even in water sample also through packaging
Potential Applications of Ayurveda in Ankylosing Spondylitis – A Review
Get PDFAnkylosing spondylitis (AS) is a disease involving long-term inflammation of the joints of the spine that causes vertebrae to fuse. Cause of AS is unknown. It is considered to be a combination of some genetic and environmental factors. The underlying mechanism is believed to be autoimmune or auto-inflammatory. There is no definitive cure for AS. Treatments may relieve symptomatically and prevent worsening. Ayurved believes that every individual has a unique pattern or fingerprint, each person has a particular pattern of energy which comprises their own constitution. Hence, every patient is different, hetu sevan is different in every patient, so the pathophysiology according to ayurveda also differs in different patients. Ayurveda encompasses various tools and techniques for assessing health and root of disease. They also consider the patient’s suitability for various treatments. Considering all probable pathophysiologies of this condition as per Ayurveda, this article encompasses treatment modalities that can be incorporated for treating AS. Extensive literature review is done for selecting, localizing the described condition. Data are obtained by applying Ayurveda principles from various Samhitas with logical reasoning
Green Synthesis and Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles from Azadirachta indica Leaf Extract and its Antibacterial Study
Get PDFNanotechnology is the emerging branch in the field of science. The current study was conducted on plant-derived material for the green synthesis of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using neem leaf extract. The flavonoid and terpenoids found in the extract behaved as a reducing and capping agent. Here, the formation of NPs occurred by the bioreduction of Ag salts into AgNPs by the addition of leaf extract. The reduction was validated by the change in color that is from pale green to brown. The ion to NP reduction occurred due to the natural reducing agent in the neem leaf extract. The functional group presents in the extract and AgNPs are investigated using Fourier transform infrared. The synthesized NPs have undergone characterization by ultraviolet spectrometry between 300 and 700 nm. The peak was spotted at 308 nm. Antibacterial properties of AgNPs were studied against Bacillus subtilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Staphylococcus aureus. From these results, it can be effectively reported that plant extract can be used in the synthesis of AgNPs and could be used for better results in future in the field of medicine, nano-related works, and so on
Malnutrition and Anemia: A Health Burden among Tea Garden Workers in West Tripura District, Tripura, India
Get PDFIntroduction: The tea garden workers are an underestimated group of our society and are considered to be the most nutritionally vulnerable community. This study was undertaken to study the nutritional status of the male and female tea garden workers of West Tripura district, Tripura, India. Methods: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 409 tea garden workers including both sexes (males: 197; females: 212) of age group 18–60 years were selected. A questionnaire for on-ground data collection was administered along with the assessment of dietary intake and dietary quality, anthropometric data measurements, physiological measurements, hematological and biochemical estimation. Results: Most of the workers were vegetarian, and about two-thirds of the participants consumed two meals per day. None of the subjects was in the habit of taking packed lunch in routine, and maximum respondents (males: 84.26%; female: 83.96%) were in the habit of keeping fast. Skipping meals was also common in a vast number of the participants (males: 83.24%; females: 84.90%). A maximum number of participants complained of anorexia, headache, breathlessness on exertion, lethargic feeling, pale conjunctiva, pale skin, and flat nails. A very high prevalence of anemia (males: 94.91%; females: 99.04%) was observed among the workers. The present study also revealed dietary inadequacies, particularly regarding protein, energy, calcium, and all micronutrients (iron, β-carotene, folic acid) except vitamin C. A positive significant (P < 0.05) correlation was observed between hemoglobin and various daily dietary intakes of blood-forming nutrients. Conclusion: The present study reveals the prevalence of anemia among tea garden workers, especially female workers. Nutritional insufficiency might be one of the important factors in this process. This study suggests that a comprehensive public health policy should be developed so that the tea garden workers’ health and nutritional needs can be addressed
Relationship between Emotional Intelligence and Academic Resilience of Adolescent
Get PDFAdolescence is the time which is crucial for the overall development of a person both mentally and physically. In this period, along with academic intelligence, emotional intelligence (EI) also plays an equal or strong role in student life. Adolescence period is also characterized by diverse changes that take place which may be physiological, social, or emotional and inability to deal with these changes may lead to maladjustment and popping up of various psychological issues such as academic alienation. Adolescents should be made capable of handling their emotions effectively so as to develop the capability to deal with psycho-social problems. Thus, it is the need of the hour to develop EI and resilience among adolescents so that they can effectively deal with the psycho-social problem such as academic alienation. The present study was conducted on the Relationship between EI and academic resilience of adolescents. Thus, a sample of 150 adolescents was selected randomly from Lucknow city, Uttar Pradesh, India to conduct the study. Academic resilience scale by Kr. Mallik and Simranjit Kaur (2015) was used to assess the academic resilience of the adolescents. EI scale by team leadership toolkit leading across London based on Denial Goleman book EI (1995) was used to assess the EI of adolescents. The result of the study showed that there is a strong relationship between EI and academic resilience of adolescent
Investigating Empathy: The Unresolved Enigma - A Multicenter Study among Dental Students in South India
Get PDFIntroduction: Empathy in health care is associated with a reduction in patient’s anxiety, improved cooperation in child patients, increased treatment compliance, improved treatment outcomes, and reduced stress. A recent systematic review of research on empathy among dental students stated that there is not enough evidence to understand empathy among dental students. A gap still exists in the understanding of the link between Empathy and gender and year of study. This multi-centric, cross-sectional study assesses the gender-wise and year-wise differences in empathy among dental students in Puducherry. Materials and Methods: Four hundred and fourteen clinical students (3rd year, final year, interns and postgraduates) of three Dental Institutes participated in the study. Empathy was scored using the Jefferson Scale of Empathy – Healthcare Provider-Student version assessed on a five -point Likert scale. Student’s t-test and one-way ANOVA were used for statistical analysis. (P < 0.05). Results: Mean Empathy Score among the dental students was 68.71 (SD 7.441); 32.4% were male 67.6% were female. Difference in mean empathy scores between males (67.64 ± 7.72) and Females (69.22 ± 7.26) was statistically significant (P = 0.043). Interns showed the highest empathy levels and post-graduates the lowest. However, the difference in empathy levels across the different years of study was not statistically significant. (Third year 68.75 ± 7.24, final year 68.07 ± 6.97, interns 69.82 ± 7.82 and postgraduates 67.87 ± 8.13; P = 0.206). Conclusion: Empathy level among the students was low. Females had higher empathy levels. Among the undergraduates, empathy levels did not decline with increase in year of study, a finding which is contradictory to existing evidence. Educational reforms in the existing curriculum are required to impart ethics and professionalism and improve the empathy levels of dental students
A Hospital-based Survey on the Pattern of Ocular Diseases in Western Uttar Pradesh, India
Get PDFAims and Objectives: Ocular morbidities involve a spectrum of eye diseases that affect one’s quality of life. Therefore, in view of the importance of visual impairment and lack of precise information, the study was conducted to determine the prevalence of various ocular morbidities in patients attending an eye hospital in relation to demographic factors. Methods: A hospital-based cross-sectional study was conducted in Gandhi Eye Hospital, Aligarh, from April 2018 to June 2019. The information regarding name, gender, residential address, marriage, and diagnosis were recorded. Chi-square test was applied to test the statistical significance. Results: A total of 812 individuals formed the study population. The majority of patients were from the age group 11–20 years. The prevalence of ocular morbidities was 54.1% among males and 45.9% among females. Conjunctivitis (22.5%), refractive errors (20.0%) and cataract (16.4%) formed more than 50% of ocular morbidities followed by strabismus (7.6%), corneal opacity (7.0%), glaucoma (5.9%), amblyopia (2.9%), Vit A deficiency (2.8%), blepharitis (2.8%), and ptosis (2.2%). Conclusion: The study reveals that conjunctivitis and refractive errors were the most common causes of ocular disorder among children and cataract was the most common cause of visual impairment among the elderly population. Since majority of the causes were either treatable or preventable, therefore health education activities and programs should be intensified
COVID-19-How Confinment Affects the Dietary Habits, Physical Activity, and Lifestyle of Work from Home Population in the State of Gujarat
Get PDFThe COVID-19 pandemic in India is part of the worldwide pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. India, which has the second-highest population in the world, is suffering from COVID-19 disease. By May18th the country India investigated ~1 lakh (0.1 million) infected cases from COVID-19, and as of 11th July, the cases equalled 8 lakhs. Social distancing and lockdown rules were employed in India due to COVID-19 influenced food habits and lifestyles with potential negative health impact on Indian population. The current research is an attempt to explore physical health; dietary habits; lifestyle changes in working population in state of Gujarat during the lockdown. Approximately, 200 participants from the state of Gujarat were included in the study. They were asked to complete a questionnaire with questions around changes in body weight, junk food consumption or healthy food consumption, physical activities, lifestyle changes before and after the pandemic, sleep quality, screening time, etc