Vol 6 Issue 1 April 2018-September 2018

Abstract: Aim of the study is to know about the latest advances in the patient preferences for their treatment plan regarding preservation of a tooth or opting exodontia. Material and methods: A total of dentate 501 subjects attending department of Oral Surgery of a Local Dental College participated in this study. A questionnaire was used for data collection which enquired the preference of the volunteers about either exodontia or preservation when exposed to tooth ache in total, anterior and posterior tooth respectively. Results: A total of 95.4% people preferred preservation while only 4.6% of them stated exodontia as their preference. Exodontia and preservation in total with age presented a significant value of (p: 0.00). Conclusion: Majority of the subjects preferred preservation when having tooth ache irrelevant of their socioeconomic status, level of education which is a clear signal of increasing awareness in dentistry.

Keywords: Exodontia, Preference, Preservation, Toothache.

Title: Patients’ Preference for Exodontia versus Preservation in India

Author: Dr. Aditi Mathur, Dr. Anmol Mathur, Dr. Kamini Lata

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Abstract: Flatfoot is a condition in which the foot does not have a normal medial longitudinal arch when standing. Interventions used to attempt to correct excessive pronation include taping, prescription of orthotics and corrective exercises programme. Therefore the purpose of the study is to describe the outcome for a series of patient with Flexible Flat Foot who will be treated with Physical therapy treatment program, given by the researcher. Method: The Study sample included 50 subjects of age group18-28years. Subjects were then asked to sign the Consent form and gave their will regarding being enrolled in the study. During the assessment, subjects were assessed by the Staheli’s Arch Index. Assessments were done as per the Assessment form. All the patients were received total intervention for 24 hrs. The patients were assessed at baseline and after 24 hrs. Results: After statistical analysis, a significant improvement was found in the Staheli’s arch index. The level of improvement (p< 0.05) was significantly high with Taping in flexible flat foot. Conclusion: The present study has concluded that taping is effective for 24 hrs in the management of flexible flat foot. However, it was statistically found in this study.

Keywords: Taping, Flexible flat foot, Staheli’s arch index.

Title: Effect of Taping on Flexible Flat Foot – An Observational Study

Author: Paramjeet Kaur, Ninderpreet Kaur

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Abstract: Neonatal sepsis is one of the most important causes of morbidity and mortality throughout the world. The diagnosis of neonatal sepsis is notoriously difficult due to non-specific signs and symptoms. Currently, no specific biomarker can be considered as an ideal for diagnosis of sepsis in neonates. Therefore, this study has undertaken with aims to determine the utility of plasma NGAL among new biomarkers of sepsis. Out of 140 neonates included in this study, 70 were with suspected sepsis (as study group) and 70 were healthy controls. Mean level of NGAL in study group is 158 ± 79.35 pg/mL, which was statistically highly significant (p value=0.000) than control 77± 64.77 pg/mL. Study group further categorised as early onset (n=27) and late onset (n=43) of disease course. Mean level of NGAL in late onset sepsis group was noted high (170± 79.29 pg/mL) than that of early onset sepsis (141.8 ± 142.25 pg/mL). Blood culture report data was obtained and showed positive blood culture reports in 29 patients while negative blood culture reports in 41 patients. Raised values of NGAL seen in sepsis with positive blood culture (177± 85.05 pg/mL) than sepsis with negative blood culture (150 ± 76.71 pg/mL). Our findings support NGAL as a new promising biomarker helping paediatrician for diagnosis of the neonatal sepsis.

Keywords: NGAL-Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin, Neonatal sepsis.

Title: Study of Neutrophil Gelatinase Associated Lipocalin in Neonatal Sepsis

Author: Mrs.Vaishali S. Bhandare, Dr.P.E.Jagtap, Dr. S.P. Dhonde, Dr.G.J.Belwalkar, Dr. N.S. Nagane, Dr.V.V. Shiralkar, Mr.K.Suryawanshi, Mr.V.Mane

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Abstract: This study used the descriptive method of research which investigated the relationship between client satisfaction on the services provided to them by the staff nurses and job performance of the staff nurses in selected public hospitals in Region III. The respondents were the 243 patients and 484 staff nurses.  The findings of this study revealed that in terms of job performance, the nurses exhibited high performance in terms of asssessment, plan of care, implementation, empowerment and communication and initiating structure. The clients indicated satisfaction on the services provided by the staff nurses in terms of technical quality, interpersonal aspects, communication as well as general satisfaction.

Keywords: Job Performance, Client Satisfaction, Selected Public Hospitals, Staff Nurses. 

Title: Client Satisfaction and Job Performance of Nurses in Public Hospitals in Region III, Philippines

Author: Rene E. Pudadera, Anniebeth N. Farin

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Abstract: Previous studies have shown that endogenous hormones are critical to spermatogenesis and maintenance of male reproductive function. All the male reproductive hormones serve important and well known functions in the male hypothalamic pituitary gonadal axis and male reproduction. However relationship between thyroid hormones and semen quality are still not completely understood. Thus the aim of the present study is to determine the pattern and degree of associations between thyroid hormones and semen quality. Eighty men were recruited from an infertility clinic in which fresh semen samples were assessed for quality (concentration, mobility, and morphology) and the serum levels of thyroxine (T4), Triiodothyronine (T3), and Thyroid stimulating hormones (TSH) were measured. The results showed that men with abnormal semen profile had higher total T3 and T4 and lower TSH concentrations compared to those with normal semen profile,. These were however  did not show any significant difference. However, further studies and observations are needed on a larger number of subjects. 

Keywords: Male infertility, Thyroid hormones, Azoospermia, Oligospermia.

Title: PATTERN OF THYROID HORMONE PROFILE AND SEMEN QUALITY IN MALE INFERTILITY

Author: Olaniru, O. B., Adoga, A. I., Johnson, E. O., Daru P. H, Ugwu B. K

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