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Antimicrobial Efficacy of Various Concentrations of Bamboo Salt against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans: An in vitro Study
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Sodium hypochlorite (NaOCl) remains the gold standard against which any new endodontic irrigant is compared. But, its inadvertent extrusion beyond the confines of the root canal can be caustic to vital periapical or periodontal tissues. There has been an increase in the use of herbal medicines as irrigants over the last two decades. Bamboo salt is a Korean folk medicine, which shows promising antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory properties. The aim of this in vitro study was to comparatively evaluate the effectiveness of 1, 3, and 5% bamboo salt against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans using agar diffusion test; 4% NaOCl was used as control. The experiment was performed in triplicate and the zone of inhibition (ZOI) was measured. The results of the present study showed that 4% NaOCl and 5% bamboo salt showed significantly higher mean ZOI than the other groups against E. faecalis; 4% NaOCl showed significantly higher mean ZOI than the other groups against C. albicans, followed by 5 and 3% bamboo salt. Hence, it can be concluded that 4% NaOCl proved to be the most effective antimicrobial against both the species; 5% bamboo salt was as effective as 4% NaOCl against E. faecalis, but significantly less effective against C. albicans.
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Santosh Kumar P, Vidhya S, Mahalaxmi S. Antimicrobial Efficacy of Various Concentrations of Bamboo Salt against Enterococcus faecalis and Candida albicans: An in vitro Study. J Oper Dent Endod 2017;2(2):65-68.
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“ENDOCROWN”—An Effective Viable Esthetic Option for Expurgated Endodontically treated Teeth: Two Case Reports
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Endocrowns are a viable option for the restoration of extensively damaged endodontically treated posterior teeth. The main objective is to achieve a bonded biomimetic reconstruction, i.e., minimally invasive of root canals. The clinical procedure that involves the endocrown fabrication may be considered less complex, more practical, and easier to perform when compared with that of conventional crowns with post and core. This article highlights two different case reports of badly mutilated endodontically treated teeth, effectively managed by means of endocrown-type restorations fabricated with both metal-free and metal ceramic-based prostheses with a 6-month follow-up period.
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Vinola SMJ, Balasubramanian S, Mahalaxmi S. “ENDOCROWN”—An Effective Viable Esthetic Option for Expurgated Endodontically treated Teeth: Two Case Reports. J Oper Dent Endod 2017;2(2):97-102.
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No full textNot AvailableSix advanced sorghum hybrid crosses, viz. 2295A x CB3’, 456A x CB134, 3060A x B144, 3060A x CB50, 415A x CB33, 3060A x CB141 along with two popular hybrids CSH 16 and Mahalaxmi 296 were evaluated in rice-fallows under zero tillage during 2011-12 and 2012-13 at farmer’s field in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. An average grain yield of the evaluated advance hybrids, 456A x CB134 (9.05 t ha-1) and CSH 16 (8.62 t ha-1) were superior to 3060A x CB50 (7.32 t ha-1), 2295A x CB35 (6.86 t ha-1) and 3060A x B144 (6.85 t ha-1), but were significantly better than Mahalaxmi 296 (5.88 t ha-1). The increase in grain yield was mainly due to maximum panicle weight, 100-grain weight, panicles m-2, grain weight panicle-1 and grains panicle-1. The lowest grain yield (6.06 t ha-1 and 5.43 t ha-1) during both the years was recorded with Mahalaxmi 296, followed by 3060A x B144 (6.46 t ha-1) and 3060A x CB141 (5.99 t ha-1). The plant height had positive and highly significant correlation with stover yields which indicated that tall structure hybrids gave higher stover yield.ICAR-IIMR, Hyderaba
Chemical characterization of an Ayurvedic herbo-mineral preparation- Mahalaxmivilas Rasa
No full textBackground: To protect the massive trust of patient in Ayurveda, a need aroused for the researches to ascertain the quality, safety & efficacy of herbo-mineral preparations on scientific lines. The rasa-aushadhis are having qualities such as instant effectiveness, requirement in very small dosage and ample therapeutic utility. Mahalaxmi Vilas Rasa [AFI, 20:27] has been used for treatment of a variety of ailments since time immemorial. Objective: To prepare Mahalaxmi Vilas Rasa as per standard operating procedures (SoPs) mentioned in classical text and to characterize it chemically using modern analytical techniques. Materials and Methods: The drug (Mahalaxmi Vilas Rasa) in three batches was prepared in GMP certified pharmacy. Physico-chemical analysis, HPTLC, Assay of elements by AAS & ICP-AES were carried out as per Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India. Powder X-ray diffraction (XRD) was conducted using Rigaku Ultima-IV X-ray diffractometer. Results: The elemental analysis shown the presence of Mercury, Sulphur, Calcium, Copper, Gold, Iron & Tin etc. and HPTLC revealed presence of organic constituents from plant material. The XRD had indicated that prepared drug contained free sulphur, cinnabar (mercury sulphide added as Kajjali), cassiterite (tin oxide, Vanga Bhasma), orpiment (Hartal, arsenic III sulphide) and mica (Leucite/ Zeolite, Abhrak Bhasma). The drug was also tested for residual pesticide and microbiological contamination which were found within permissible limits. Conclusion: Classical pharmaceutical procedures of Mahalaxmi Vilas Rasa showed converting the macro elements into therapeutically effective medicines of micro form. Standards laid down in this study certainly utilized as an important tool for standardization and quality assurance of this herbo-mineral formulation
Information gateways : tool for effective digital information management
No full textIn this information age, ICT is playing a very vital role for disseminating information to the users in the networked environment. Internet, www, Digital Library, electronic journals, online databases are all such developments, which are changing the way libraries function today. This article explains in brief about Information gateways, their need, and some salient features of them. It further explains the role of librarians with regards to Gateways. It also lists out some of the well-known gateways
Protective effect of <em>Solanum torvum</em> on monosodium glutamate-induced neurotoxicity in mice
No full text351-359Solanum torvum is a well known traditional herbal medicinal plant used in many neurological disorders. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effects of S. torvum on monosodium glutamate (MSG) induced neurotoxicity. Swiss albino mice received MSG (1000 mg/kg, p.o) followed by a methanolic and hydroalcoholic extract of S. torvum (100 and 300 mg/kg, p.o) for 14 days. MSG-treated mice showed significant (ppS. torvum (100 and 300 mg/kg) showed normal behavior, significant (pppS. torvum extracts reversed the histopathological changes induced by MSG. The study suggests that S. torvum seed extracts have the potential to ameliorate neuronal damage induced by MSG. Total flavonoid content of methanolic and hydroalcoholic extract of S. torvum was found to be 44±1.2 and 32±0.8 µg of rutin equivalent/mg of extracts and total phenolic content was found to be 70±0.28 and 52±0.62 µg of gallic acid equivalent/mg of extracts respectively
Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Seeds of Solanum torvum in Acetic Acid induced Ulcerative Colitis in Male Wistar Rats
No full textObjective: To elucidate the protective effect of ethanolic extract of dried seeds of Solanum torvum (S. torvum) in acetic acid-induced ulcerative colitis in male Wistar rats. Methods: The animals were divided into various treatment groups (n=5). Rats were administered with 2ml of acetic acid (4%) via intrarectal route. Prednisolone was used as a standard drug and S. torvum was administered at a dose of 100 and 300mg/kg, p.o. Macroscopic score, colon weight to length ratio, colonic superoxide dismutase (SOD), reduced glutathione (GSH), myeloperoxidase (MPO), catalase (CAT), and lipid peroxidation (TBARS) levels and histopathological changes were recorded after the treatment regimen of 11 days.Results: Intrarectal instillation of acetic acid caused significant (
Protective effect of Solanum torvum on monosodium glutamate-induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats
No full text31-42The objective of the study was to determine the protective effect of Solanum torvum on Monosodium glutamate (MSG) induced hepatotoxicity and nephrotoxicity in rats. Wistar rats received MSG (1000 mg/kilogram, per oral) followed by methanolic and hydroalcoholic extracts of S.torvum (100 & 300 mg/kg, p.o.) respectively for 14 days. Percentage change in body weight, relative organ weight of liver and kidney, liver function tests, kidney function tests and histopathological studies of liver and kidney tissues were observed in rats. In vitro antioxidant activity of S.torvum extracts was also performed. The results were analysed by One-way ANOVA followed by Dunnett’s test. The msg-treated group showed significant (p S. torvum extracts ameliorated the effects induced by MSG group. Total flavonoid content of methanolic & hydroalcoholic extract of S. torvum was found to be 44±1.2&32±0.8µg of rutin equivalent/mg of extract and total phenolic content was found to be 70±0.28 & 52±0.62 µg of gallic acid equivalent/mg of extract respectively. In vivo and In vitro antioxidant studies of both extracts showed that methanolic extract has more hepatoprotective, nephroprotective and anti-oxidant property than the hydroalcoholic extract of S.torvum fruits. It is concluded that S.torvum extract has a protective effect against MSG-induced hepatic and renal toxicity
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