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Awareness regarding body and organ donation amongst the population of an urban city in India
Authors: Bharambe Vaishaly K. , H. Rathod , M. Paranjape V. , N. Kanaskar , S. Shevade , K. Survase , V. Arole , Sakshi Singh , Gaurav Brahmbhatt , Feroz Alam 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Purpose : Bodies for purpose of dissection and organs for transplantation surgeries are needed for education of medical students and treatment of cases of end-stage organ failure. However deceased organ donation rate in India is very dismal. In the present study the authors assess the knowledge and attitude of the people living in an urban city in India towards organ and body donation.
Materials/Methods : A questionnaire was distributed amongst all willing patients and their relatives attending the out-patient Department at our Hospital. This was followed by an awareness session wherein the researchers discussed body and organ donation and its need in India. Information sheet was handed to all and the willing respondents were given eye and body donation forms, and donor cards.
Result: 41/65 people consented to participate. 41.5%, 31.7%, 12.2% and 12.2% had obtained knowledge regarding organ donation from newspaper, television, family members and internet respectively. 26.8% claimed that they were imparted knowledge by health care professionals. 78%, 53.7% and 19.5% were aware about eye, kidney and liver donations respectively. 17.1% were aware of body and lung donation each. Awareness of donation of other organs was found to be in the range between 4.9% to 14.6%. 43.9% were willing to be organ donors and 3 persons filled the body donation forms.
Conclusion: Newspapers, healthcare professionals could be utilized to further the awareness regarding body and organ donation. Carrying out awareness programmes will help to reach information to each individual, clarifying any myths and increasing understanding and motivation levels among
A study of functional outcome of laminectomy and discectomy in lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse (a comparison of retrospective and prospective analysis)
Authors: Shetty Sanath Kumar , Ballal Arjun , Mathias Lawrence John , Rai H. Ravindranath 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Background: Back pain is considered as one of the most unrewarding problems in clinical medicine. There have existed several etiologies for the same and most of them do not have an ideal clinical presentation. Only those syndromes associated with neurologic compression of the cauda equina or nerve roots, have reasonably well understood clinical presentation.
Aims: The aim of the study was to analyse and compare the functional outcome of laminectomy and discectomy in lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse in short and long term follow up.
Materials and methods: Our study included a total of 50 diagnosed cases of lumbar intervertebral disc prolapse between age group of 40-70 years. The patients were subdivided into two groups. The first group was a retrospective group and included patients who had undergone laminectomy and discectomy between January 1993 and December 2003 with an average follow up of 3.68 years. Group two (prospective group) consisted of patients between January 2004 and December 2004 who underwent laminectomy and discectomy, with a follow up of 6 months.The subjective assessment was done using the Oswestry disability index (O.D.I). the results obtained with assessment of group I and group II were tabulated compared. Statistical analysis was done using the chi square test.
Results: The results were noted to be 76% excellent, 8% good and 16% with poor scores in group I. 96% with excellent, no patients with good scores and 4% with poor scores in group II as per the O.D.I.
Conclusion: We conclude saying that laminectomy and discectomy had excellent outcome in terms of pain relief in terms of long term and short term follow up.
Factors affecting psychosocial well-being and quality of life among women living with HIV/AIDS
Authors: U. Shrinivasa Bhat , Cherian Anish V. , Bhat Aneesh , Chapman Helena J. , Lukose Ammu , Patwardhan Ninad , Satyanarayana Veena , Ramakrishna Jayashree 
Published: April 2020

AbstractWomen who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) represent a major public health priority due to the disease impact on health, family, and society. Despite the growing number of empirical studies in this area, particularly from developing countries, there are few review articles that explore the psychosocial challenges faced by women living with HIV/AIDS. This clinical review describes prominent factors that influence treatment and quality of life among this target group. Implications and recommendations highlight therapeutic interventions that provide immediate psychosocial and psychophysical support. The review also proposes a conceptual model that may serve as a psychosocial management tool for mental health practitioners in developing countries who counsel women living with HIV/AIDS.
Isolation and Antimicrobial Activity of β-Sitosterol-3-O-Glucoside from Lannea Kerstingii Engl. & K. Krause (Anacardiacea)
Authors: S. Njinga N. , I. Sule M. , U. Pateh U. , S. Hassan H. , T. Abdullahi S. , N. Ache R. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe emergence of more and more drug resistance bacteria has led to the study of the antimicrobial activity of the compound isolated from Lannea kerstingii Engl. & K. Krause (Anacardiacea) since the active principles of many drugs found in plants are secondary metabolites. A compound was isolated using dry vacuum liquid chromatography and eluting with CHCl3 -EtOAc and monitored using TLC. 3 1 13 The glycoside was characterized using 1 H NMR and 13 C NMR spectra recorded in DMSO-d6 at 400 MHz and 125 MHz, respectively. The antimicrobial activity of the compound was determined using agar diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC) and minimum bactericidal/minimum fungicidal concentration (MBC/MFC) was determined using broth dilution method. The compound isolated was found to be β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside. The β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside (200μg/ml) was active against S. aureus, Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus, P. mirabilis, S. typhi, K. pneumoniae, E. coli, B. subtilis with zone of inhibition ranging from 24mm to 34mm and inactive against P. aeroginosa and Proteus vulgaris. It was also active against the fungi C. albicans and C. tropicalis but inactive against C. krusei. The MIC ranged from 25 to 50 μg/ml while the MBC/MFC ranged from 50 to 200 μg/ml. These results show the wide spectrum antimicrobial activity of β-sitosterol-3-O-glucoside.
Dietary Intervention on Precancerous Cervical Lesion among Women in Selected Rural Area of Bangalore
Authors: J. Kamala 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Introduction : Cervical cancer is one of the leading cancers among women, which affects approximately 4,90,000 women each year, resulting in approximately 2,70,000 deaths worldwide. Epidemiological studies have shown that 70-90% of all cancers are environmental. Lifestyle related factors are the most important and preventable among the environmental exposures. Dietary practices, reproductive and sexual practices will account for 20-30% of cancers. Dietary intervention by millet based antioxidants has been shown to dramatically reduce the incidence of PCCL.
Aim :The aim of the study was to evaluate the effectiveness of dietary intervention on precancerous cervical lesion among wome.
Methodology : A Quasi experimental research design, convenient sampling technique was used to collect data from 100 women in Bangalore rural. Data was collected by using structured interview schedule and VIA observation rating scale followed by dietary intervention through administration of millet based antioxidants for 90 days to women in experimental group.
Statistical Analysis :The data was collected and analyzed using software statistical package for social sciences (SPSS) version 12.0.
Results :The mean PCCL after dietary intervention was 3.0 (SD = 2.5) significantly less than the pretest 7.04 (SD = 1.4), t = 20.3 (p < 0.05).
Conclusion : It was found that dietary intervention was significantly effective in reducing PCCL among women.
Preoperative information needs of children
Authors: Aranha Priya Reshma 
Published: April 2020

AbstractInformation seeking and receiving is the universally accepted right of children. When the children gets hospitalized and preparing for a surgery, it's the responsibility of the health care professionals to provide them with adequate information. Before giving the information it is essential to know what the children really wants to know. The main purpose of the study was to assess preoperative information needs of children undergoing surgery. With the non experimental research approach, a descriptive survey design was used in the study which was conducted in a selected hospital Mangaluru. Using non probability purposive sampling technique, 100 children of age 6-18 years were selected as study participants. The tool used were – the baseline proforma and the children's desire for preoperative information scale. The study results showed that majority of the children wanted to know the information regarding all the major happenings in their pre, intra and post operative events. Thus the study concludes that a structured preoperative teaching programme can be developed by the health care facility for the children undergoing surgery.
Remineralizing and Anticariogenic Benefits of Puremilk - A Review
Authors: Vakil Ishani , Shetty Vabitha , Hegde Amitha M. 
Published: April 2020

AbstractCaries initiation is associated with demineralization of the subsurface tooth enamel. At this early stage, the caries lesion is reversible via a remineralization process involving the diffusion of calcium and phosphate ions into the subsurface lesion to restore the lost tooth structure. However, children with high caries risk who have an increased and/or repeated episodes of demineralization require additional strategies to enhance remineralization. Today bioactive agents based on milk products have been developed in order to release elements that enhance remineralization of the enamel and dentine under cariogenic conditions. However, there is limited information on the remineralization potential of milk and milk products.
Peripheral Ossifying Fibroma of the Posterior Maxilla: A Case Report
Authors: S. Mithula Nair , Ajila Vidya , Hegde Shruthi , Babu G. Subhas , Ghosh Rumela 
Published: April 2020

AbstractPeripheral ossifying fibroma (POF) is a reactive lesion usually arising from the interdental gingiva. The etiology is considered to be secondary to trauma or other local irritating factors. POF is almost always confused with pyogenic granuloma and peripheral giant cell granuloma. It usually shows a predominance of incidence in anterior region of maxilla and among females. Lesions are rarely larger than 2 cms in size. Incidence of peripheral ossifying fibroma in the posterior maxilla is also rare. Here we report a large peripheral ossifying fibroma occurring in a 40 year old man in the posterior maxillary region which had extended to the occlusal surface of the third molar region causing pain and erythema.
Perceived Self-Efficacy Regarding Neonatal Care among Postnatal Mothers of Selected Manipal Group of Hospitals in Udupi District Karnataka
Authors: Thapa Binu , D'Souza Sonia R.B. , Kamath Pratibha 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Introduction: Perceived self efficacy is defined as people's beliefs about their capabilities to produce designated levels of performance that exercise influence over events that affect their 2 lives. Self efficacy beliefs determine how people feel, motivate them and behave. A strong sense of efficacy regarding neonatal care enhances the mother's success to take care of newborn baby and promote well being of their baby.
Objectives: The objective of the study was to determine the perceived self-efficacy on neonatal care among primigravida and multigravida postnatal mothers.
Methods: A descriptive survey was conducted among 166 postnatal mothers in the Kasturba Hospital, Manipal and Dr. T.M.A. Pai Hospital of Udupi District Karnataka, India. Purposive sampling technique was used. The data was collected using structured perceived self-efficacy scale on neonatal care. The data was categorized and analyzed by using SPSS 16.0 version.
Result: The study found that 50.6% of the mothers had high perceived self efficacy and 49.4% had low perceived efficacy on neonatal care.
Conclusion: This study shows that nearly half of the mothers have low perceived self efficacy on neonatal care which shows that they need further education on how to provide newborn care that may help them to have high aspirations and strong commitment to take care of their baby.
Reasons Underlying the Extraction of Permanent Teeth in Patients Attending A.B.S.M.I.D.S
Authors: Yadav Anirudh , Karikal Aravind 
Published: April 2020

AbstractExtraction of permanent teeth is very common surgical procedure for all oral and maxillofacial surgeons. The study was undertaken to know the reason for teeth extraction and its association with age, gender and type of teeth removed. A prospective cross sectional survey was carried out in patients attending the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in A.B.S.M.I.D.S between July 2015 and August 2015. The data was collected and computer software SPSS 19 was used for statistical analysis. In this study a total of 372 extractions in 248 patients was included. The reasons for extraction were classified into caries, periodontal disease, orthodontic reasons, prosthodontic, trauma and others (patient request). Dental caries still remains the most common reason for teeth extraction followed by periodontal reasons. More number of teeth extractions is seen in the female patients as compared to the male.
A Simplified Approach to Semi-Precision Attachment
Authors: D. Krishna Prasad , Swaminathan Archana Ashok , D. Anupama Prasad 
Published: April 2020

AbstractPrecision attachments open a new horizon of possibilities in prosthodontic rehabilitation. Varieties in size, shape and configuration allows them to be utilized in many clinical scenarios. However, the complex prosthesis with attachments does not serve the purpose of retention and esthetics but makes it cumbersome for the patient. Two cases in which a simplified approach to semi-precision attachments have been adopted, are discussed here.
Antibiotic Sensitivity and Evaluation of Plasmid Profile of Major Foodborne Pathogens
Authors: Anibijuwon Ibikunle Ibitayo , Gbala Ifeoluwa Deborah , Abioye Jumai Adeola , Ogunlade Paul Oluwaseun 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThis study revealed the reason behind the antibiotics resistance of isolated food-borne pathogens through their susceptibility testing to various antibiotics of choice. The results of the study revealed that resistance of the bacteria isolates which are Streptococcus sp., Staphylococcus aureus, Proteus vulgaris, Shigella sp., Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Bacillus sp. to different antibiotics varies and differs considerably. For instance, Pseudomonas aeruginosa showed resistance to Amoxicillin, Augmentin, Gentamicin and Tetracycline. Staphylococcus sp. isolated showed multiple resistances to Cloxacillin, Erythromycin, Amoxicillin, Augmentin and Gentamicin. Proteus vulgaris showed multiple resistances to five antibiotics in-vitro which are Augmentin, Nitrofurantoin, Amoxicillin, Cotrimoxazole and Nalidixic. The seven isolates were then assayed for plasmid profiling by agarose gel electrophoresis. All the isolates has plasmid with varying sizes of between 9–21kb. Further conjugative study will reveal more reason behind the resistance.
Awareness of Medication Error, Medication Management and Prevention among Staff Nurses in IMS &Sum Hospital, Odisha
Authors: Mohanty Sailabala 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Aims: The study aimed to assess the knowledge of staff nurses about medication error, prevention of medication error and its management.
Background: Accomplishment of medical order and medication administration are the prominent part of nurse's job.
Methods: A descriptive approach was under taken and data was collected in the month of March and April, 2014, from 100 staff nurses of IMS & SUM HOSPITAL.
Results: A significant proportion of staff nurses (39%) believed that carefully reading of instruction and labeling of the drug before administrating can prevent medication error followed by heavy workload and high nurse/patient ratio(16%) and insufficient work experience(11%)due to huge turnover were mostly cited by nurses to prevent medication error.
Conclusion: Medication administration is the basic function of nurse. So the nurses should be well equipped with skill and knowledge needed for error free medication.
Implications for nursing management: Error free medication administration process requires a continuous educational initiative on medication error with regards to prevention of medication error and its reporting and the short-term course on medication error should be added in orientation class by every health care organization.
A Study To Find Out The Correlation Between The Right And Left Hamstring Length In Both Genders To Determine The Prevalence Of Hamstring Tightness Among College Students
Authors: Thakur Dipesh , Rose Sumi 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Objectives: The purpose of this study is to find out the correlation between the right and left hamstring length in both genders to determine the prevalence of hamstring tightness among college students.
Methods: N=100 subjects were recruited and screened on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria. 80 healthy college students were recruited between the age group of 18 to 25 years, sit and reach test was done among the students.
Result: The results stated that there is no statistically significant difference between the right and the left hamstring length in both genders and showed high correlation between the hamstring length of right and left of both groups. Chi square test was done and found that there is statistically significant difference between both the hamstring length of both the genders. The left hamstring of male had severe tightness of 27.50% and the right hamstring of female subjects had severe tightness of 45%.
Conclusion: The study results concludes that there is significant correlation between the right and the left hamstring length in both groups but there is no correlation of hamstring length when compared with right hamstring length between groups and left hamstring length between groups. Male subjects had comparatively greater tightness in left hamstring and female subjects had right Hamstring tightness. Linear prevalence of Hamstring tightness is greater in female subjects when compared to male subjects.
Ascorbic Acid Levels in Systemically Healthy Patients with and Without Periodontitis
Authors: Ramesh Amitha , Prakash Agumbe Priyanka , Ashok Arya , Thomas Biju 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Introduction : Periodontitis is a multifactorial disease initiated by plaque. This slowly progressing disease affects the supporting structures of the teeth leading to attachment and bone loss. Nutrition plays an important role in the inflammation and this could be related to effect of nutrition on periodontal disease prevalence. Vitamin C also known as ascorbic acid is abundantly found in fruits and vegetables play a role in the periodontal disease. It can scavenge free oxygen radicals and protect lipid from peroxidation and is a potent antioxidant.
Materials and methods : A total of 50 systemically healthy subjects were selected and divided into control group A (25 subjects without chronic periodontitis) and test group B (25 subjects with chronic periodontitis) and blood samples were collected to assess ascorbic acid levels. The data obtained were subjected to statistical analysis.
Results : showed statistical significance (p value 0.004) in the ascorbic acid levels between the two groups.
Conclusion : The plasma ascorbic acid level was significantly reduced in systemically healthy individuals with chronic periodontitis when compared to systemically healthy without periodontitis which could be attributed to the protective nature of this vitamin in chronic disease like periodontitis.
A Study to Analyze the Paramount Way of Shade Selection among Restorative Dentists in South Canara District, Karnataka
Authors: Jain Avni , Bhat Vinaya , Hegde Chethan 
Published: April 2020

AbstractThe most propelling force in dentistry today is the exigency for esthetic services. In today's dentistry restorations are expected to mimic not only the shade of natural dentition, but also the translucency, opacity, and shade distribution of real tooth. Our patients expect that the restoration can recreate nature perfectly, repeatedly and precipitously. Today's dentistry is mostly related to esthetic or expected to be esthetic by patients. No matter what type of restoration it is, it is expected to color match the existing teeth.In the present study subjects participated were faculty and post graduate doctors in the field of restorative dentistry in and around Mangalore city. A comprehensive questionnaire was used as a tool to gather the data which was analyzed later.
Knowledge and attitude of South-Indian smokers towards smoking associated health risk
Authors: Madiyal Ananya , Ajila Vidya , Babu G. Subhas , Hegde Shruthi 
Published: April 2020

Abstract
Aim: To assess the knowledge and attitude of South-Indian smokers towards health effects of smoking and their intentions to quit.
Study design: A cross sectional questionnaire based survey was conducted among 550 smokers hailing from South India who reported to the out-patient department of the dental hospital.
Results: Highest incidence of smoking in men was seen in those who received moderate level of education and those residing in rural areas. In female smokers, the highest incidence was seen in those residing in urban areas (53.8%) with a high level of education (38.4%). We found that males continued their habit mainly to destress while females used it to socialize. Majority of the participants were aware that smoking causes a host of problems in the oral cavity and 68.18% were aware that passive smoking was injurious to the body. Most of the responders admitted to having observed warnings on tobacco products and were willing to quit the habit with help from their dentists.
Conclusion: Smokers are at risk for various diseases that include the cardiovascular, respiratory and reproductive systems as well as the oral cavity. This study sheds light on the level of awareness among current tobacco users and the areas of deficiency in patient education which should be addressed by clinicians.