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Awareness about Periodontal Disease and Its Association with Systemic Disease among Medical Practitioners: A Pilot Study
Authors: Anandakumar AS , Sankari R 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

Background
For decades, physicians and dentists have paid close attention to their own respective fields, specializing in medicine pertaining to the body and the oral cavity respectively. However, recent findings have strongly suggested that oral health may be indicative of systemic health. Currently, this gap between allopathic medicine and dental medicine is quickly closing, due to significant findings supporting the association between periodontal disease and systemic conditions.

Aim
The aim of the study is to evaluate knowledge of medical practitioners about periodontal disease and its association with systemic disease.

Materials and Methods
This study was carried out using a self-reported questionnaires that was distributed to 120 practicing medical doctors of various fields. There were 68 male and 52 female doctors. Among which, 63 doctors have less than 10 years of experience, 47 doctors have 10 to 20 years, and 10 doctors have more than 20 years experience.

Conclusion
Although the vast majority of the medical doctors reported that they knew the relationship between periodontal disease and systemic health, this awareness was not supported by precise knowledge and failed to appropriate clinical practice. Interdisciplinary dental and medical training will likely be solution to the problem.

How to cite this article
Anandakumar AS, Sankari R. Awareness about Periodontal Disease and Its Association with Systemic Disease among Medical Practitioners: A Pilot Study. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(2):104-107.
Modified Rhomboid Flap for Reconstruction of Defect of Cheek after Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma
Authors: Sidana Sunil , Gandevivala Adil , Shah Dinesh H , Khan Akram 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTThe cheek is a very important part of the human face because it is the largest part and is essential in terms of both esthetics and functionality. Basal cell carcinomas (BCCs) are most common skin malignancy found in Caucasians and rarely in Asians. Treatment can range from topical medications, curettage, Mohs micrography, cryosurgery, laser surgery and excision. Defect left after excision can be cosmetically disfiguring. Options for reconstruction after excision of the lesion are skin graft and local flaps. We present a case of BCC of the cheek which was reconstructed with modified rhomboid flap.How to cite this articleGandevivala A, Shah DH, Sidana S, Khan A. Modified Rhomboid Flap for Reconstruction of Defect of Cheek after Excision of Basal Cell Carcinoma. J Contemp Dent 2016;6(2):154-156.
Comparison of Visual Examination, Bite-wing Radiography, and Fiberoptic Transillumination on Caries Detection
Authors: Inceoglu Beste , Gorgun Sebahat , Yuksel Halil T , Kursun Emine S , Eren Hakan 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTIntroductionThe detection of carious lesions in the initial stages of development is very important to prevent the occurrence of cavitation. Visual examination and the use of a dental probe, bite-wing radiography, and fiberoptic transillumination (FOTI) have long been recommended for this purpose. Visual examination and probing of suspected lesions are useful for detecting occlusal caries, but achieve no gain of sensitivity and might cause irreversible tooth damage. Bite-wing radiography helps to detect approximal lesions better than clinical examination and probing the lesion. But the diagnostic performance of bite-wing radiography at approximal and occlusal sites is different. The FOTI is a quick and inexpensive method that can enhance visual examination of all tooth surfaces.The aim of thisin vivostudy is to compare FOTI with bite-wing radiography and visual examination in the detection of approximal and occlusal caries.Materials and methodsA total of 46 patients without missing teeth and dentures in the posterior region of jaws were examined for the evaluation of all premolar and molar teeth contacts. Three blinded practitioners examined the patients. First one evaluated radiologically, second one visually, and the last one evaluated with FOTI.ResultsAccording to statistical results, bite-wing radiograph had the highest sensitivity. However, evaluation with FOTI had acceptable results to detect approximal caries.ConclusionStudy of the results has shown that clinically FOTI is an adjunct method for detection of approximal caries.How to cite this articleEren H, Yuksel HT, Inceoglu B, Kursun ES, Gorgun S. Comparison of Visual Examination, Bite-wing Radiography, and Fiberoptic Transillumination on Caries Detection. J Contemp Dent 2017;7(2):77-81.
Recurrent Right-sided Massive Pleural Effusion of Pancreatic Etiology
Authors: Nagendra Sunayana S 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACTPleural effusion secondary to chronic pancreatitis is an uncommon condition accounting for less than 1% of patients. Patients are alcoholic but only 50% of patients have clinical symptoms and signs of previous pancreatitis. Symptoms are predominantly respiratory than abdominal. Raised pleural fluid amylase level in hemorrhagic fluid is diagnostic of pancreatic pleural effusion. Presence of pancreaticopleural fistula (PPF) can be demonstrated by computed tomography (CT) imaging or magnetic resonance cholangiopancreatography (MRCP), but these imaging methods sometimes fail to demonstrate fistulous tract. Herewith, we are presenting a rare case of recurrent right-sided massive pleural effusion secondary to chronic pancreatitis.How to cite this articleNagendra SS, Patil MB. Recurrent Right-sided Massive Pleural Effusion of Pancreatic Etiology. J Med Sci 2016;2(4):62-64.
Intradural Anomalies in Scoliosis
Authors: Chopra Iqroop 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Whole spine magnetic resonance imaging screening is now mandatory before scoliosis correction surgery. Craniovertebral junction, such as Chiari malformation is tackled earlier as a staged procedure before the scoliosis procedure whereas tethering and diastematomyelia can be undertaken at the same time as the scoliosis correction.

How to cite this article
Chopra I. Intradural Anomalies in Scoliosis. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2017;51(2):55-57.
An Overview of Management of Early-onset Scoliosis
Authors: Ahuja Sashin , Ibrahim Omar A 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Management of early-onset scoliosis (EOS) is a challenging dilemma. EOS is usually defined as a curve more than 10° in a child below the age of 10 years. The main issues to take into account for a child with EOS are a curve progression and growth of the spine and the thoracic cage to allow normal development of the lungs. There are various options available to manage an EOS progressive curve which could range from bracing to surgical intervention. All these options have certain advantages and pitfalls which should be taken into consideration in formulating a management plan for these young children.

How to cite this article
Ahuja S, Ibrahim OA. An Overview of Management of Early-onset Scoliosis. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2017;51(2):84-88.
Preventing Rerape: Examination of a Rape Victim
Authors: Khan Tamkin 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
It is said that the ordeal of a rape victim does not end but begins after she files a report. Her rerape continues at the hands of the media, the police, the lawyers and even the medical personnel. The least that we as responsible members of the society can do is to conduct her physical examination in a meticulous and responsible manner. At the same time, it is required that we provide therapeutic and preventive services to her. The best way to prevent further cases is proper collection of evidence in a systematic manner as this ensures that the culprit is booked.
Letter-to-Editor II
Authors: Agarwal Ayush , Singh Omkar , Rastogi VK 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
• Ebola virus disease (EVD), also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a severe, often fatal illness of human beings having a case fatality rate of up to 90%.
• Ebola virus disease outbreaks occur primarily in remote Central and West Africa, near the tropical rainforests.
• The virus is transmitted to humans from wild animals and spreads in the human beings through physical contact.
• It does not transmit through vectors or air-borne droplets.
• Severely ill patients require intensive supportive care. No specific treatment or vaccine is available for use.
Highlights of 15th Biennial Congress of the Asian Association of Endocrine Surgeons, April 2016
Authors: Park Inhye , Her Nayoon , Choe Jun-Ho , Kim Jung-Han , Kim Jee Soo 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND AND AIMS
The efficacy of prophylactic central neck dissection (pCND) in patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) is still unclear. The aim of this prospective randomized controlled study was to evaluate the clinical strengths and weaknesses of pCND.

METHODS
Between May 2009 and September 2015, a total of 1,134 patients with clinical N0 PTC were randomly assigned to two groups. Group A was treated with thyroidectomy alone and group B was treated with thyroidectomy + pCND. When the surgeon detected extrathyroidal extension or suspicious lymph nodes during the operation, frozen biopsy was performed to confirm the metastasis and the patients were excluded. We analyzed the clinicopathologic characteristics, postoperative complications, and recurrence.

RESULTS
Of the 1,134 patients, 110 were excluded because they had evidence of either capsular invasion or lymph node metastasis proven by frozen biopsy during the operation (rate of dropout: 9.7%). A total of 1,024 patients were included, 504 patients in group A and 520 patients in group B. In group B, 67 patients had ipsilateral central lymph node metastasis in frozen biopsy that were converted to total thyroidectomy. Clinicopathologic characteristics of the two groups were not significantly different. The median follow-up period was 20 months (1–77 months). Recurrence was detected in three patients (0.3%) in the lateral lymph node. Disease-free survival was not statistically significantly different between the two groups (p = 0.561). However, the incidence of temporary hypoparathyroidism in group B was significantly higher than that in group A (group A: 13.1%, group B: 20.8%, p = 0.001), while the permanent hypoparathyroidism, vocal cord palsy, chyle leakage, bleeding, and wound infection were similar between groups A and B.

CONCLUSION
Prophylactic central neck dissection did not reduce locoregional recurrence in clinical N0 PTC, but it significantly increased the incidence of transient hypoparathyroidism. But the assessment of effectiveness of pCND in reducing recurrence and mortality requires a long-term follow-up.
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: What Every Dental Personnel Should Know
Authors: LNU Alexander , Mathew Simy 
Published: July 2019

ABSTRACT
Percutaneous injuries in the dental office are one of the main risk factors for the transmission of diseases like hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV) and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HBV is an important infectious disease that is to be focused on in a dental setting. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), dental work ranks first in the frequency of potential sources for acquiring viral hepatitis, while dental employment ranks eleventh. It is necessary that all dental practitioners are aware of the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) to be followed in case of exposure to HBV, HCV or HIV and the protocol followed in situations of exposure and that adequate reporting of the situation is performed. The protocol discussed is to be displayed in all dental settings so that every dental personnel will be aware of the necessary prophylaxis to be followed in any case of accidental exposure to infected source.
Occupational Therapy Interventions for Urinary Dysfunction in Primary Care: A Case Series
Authors: Cunningham Rebecca , Valasek Samantha 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Urinary dysfunction is commonly reported in primary care contexts. A shortage of primary care providers is affecting access to relevant services. Occupational therapy practitioners work in primary care settings and typically address urinary dysfunction in an outpatient context. Evidence regarding the delivery of occupational therapy interventions for urinary dysfunction in primary care has been limited. In this study, 3 women received 9–14 occupational therapy sessions in a primary care setting to address urinary symptoms. Plan-of-care duration, assessments, and urinary dysfunction interventions were individualized to accommodate personal and environmental factors. Across all case-series participants, Canadian Occupational Performance Measure scores demonstrated clinically significant improvement. Mixed results were found for SF–36 health-related quality-of-life subscale scores. Assessment scores specific to urinary dysfunction decreased, indicating reduced symptom severity and functional impact. This article provides preliminary evidence regarding the feasibility of occupational therapy interventions addressing urinary dysfunction in primary care settings.
Reducing climate model biases by exploring parameter space with large ensembles of climate model simulations and statistical emulation
Authors: Li Sihan , Rupp David E. , Hawkins Linnia , Mote Philip W. , McNeall Doug , Sparrow Sarah N. , Wallom David C. H. , Betts Richard A. , Wettstein Justin J. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract. Understanding the unfolding challenges of climate change relies on climate
models, many of which have large summer warm and dry biases over Northern
Hemisphere continental midlatitudes. This work, with the example of the
model used in the updated version of the weather@home distributed climate
model framework, shows the potential for improving climate model simulations
through a multiphased parameter refinement approach, particularly over
the northwestern United States (NWUS). Each phase consists of (1) creating a
perturbed parameter ensemble with the coupled global–regional atmospheric
model, (2) building statistical emulators that estimate climate metrics as
functions of parameter values, (3) and using the emulators to further refine
the parameter space. The refinement process includes sensitivity analyses to
identify the most influential parameters for various model output metrics;
results are then used to cull parameters with little influence. Three phases
of this iterative process are carried out before the results are considered
to be satisfactory; that is, a handful of parameter sets are identified that
meet acceptable bias reduction criteria. Results not only indicate that
74 % of the NWUS regional warm biases can be reduced by refining global
atmospheric parameters that control convection and hydrometeor transport,
as well as land surface parameters that affect plant photosynthesis, transpiration,
and evaporation, but also suggest that this iterative approach to perturbed
parameters has an important role to play in the evolution of physical
parameterizations.
Icelandic snow cover characteristics derived from a gap-filled MODIS daily snow cover product
Authors: Gunnarsson Andri , Garðarsson Sigurður M. , Sveinsson Óli G. B. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract. This study presents a spatio-temporal continuous data set for snow cover in Iceland based on the Moderate Resolution Imaging Spectroradiometer (MODIS) from 2000 to 2018. Cloud cover and polar darkness are the main limiting factors for data availability of remotely sensed optical data at higher latitudes. In Iceland the average cloud cover is 75 % with some spatial variations, and polar darkness reduces data availability from the MODIS sensor from late November until mid January. In this study MODIS snow cover data were validated over Iceland with comparison to manned in situ observations and Landsat 7/8 and Sentinel 2 data. Overall a good agreement was found between in situ observed snow cover, with an average agreement of 0.925. Agreement of Landsat 7/8 and Sentinel 2 was found to be acceptable, with R2 values 0.96, 0.92 and 0.95, respectively, and in agreement with other studies. By applying daily data merging from Terra and Aqua and a temporal aggregation of 7 d, unclassified pixels were reduced from 75 % to 14 %. The remaining unclassified pixels after daily merging and temporal aggregation were removed with classification learners trained with classified data, pixel location, aspect and elevation. Various snow cover characteristic metrics were derived for each pixel such as snow cover duration, first and last snow-free dates, deviation and dynamics of snow cover and trends during the study period. On average the first snow-free date in Iceland is 27 June, with a standard deviation of 19.9 d. For the study period a trend of increasing snow cover duration was observed for all months except October and November. However, statistical testing of the trends indicated that there was only a significant trend in June.
Global detection of rainfall-triggered landslide clusters
Authors: Benz Susanne A. , Blum Philipp 
Published: July 2019

Abstract. An increasing awareness of the cost of landslides on the global economy and
of the associated loss of human life has led to the development of various
global landslide databases. However, these databases typically report
landslide events instead of individual landslides, i.e., a group of
landslides with a common trigger and reported by media, citizens and/or
government officials as a single unit. The latter results in significant
cataloging and reporting biases. To counteract these biases, this study aims
to identify clusters of landslide events that were triggered by the same
rainfall event. An algorithm is developed that finds a series of landslide
events that (a) is continuous with no more than 2 d between individual
events and where (b) precipitation at the location of an individual event
correlates with precipitation of at least one other event. The developed
algorithm is applied to the Global Landslide Catalog (GLC) maintained by
NASA. The results show that more than 40 % of all landslide events are
connected to at least one other event and that 14 % of all studied
landslide events are actually part of a landslide cluster consisting of at
least 10 events and up to 108 events in 1 d. Duration of the detected
clusters also varies greatly from 1 to 24 d. Our study intends to enhance
our understanding of landslide clustering and thus will assist in the
development of improved, internationally streamlined mitigation strategies
for rainfall-related landslide clusters.
Populism—A Crux or Crisis of Politics?
Authors: Ziarek Ewa Plonowska 
Published: July 2019

AbstractThis article juxtaposes Laclau’s defense of left-wing populism with Arendt’s theory of democratic alliances and political action. This juxtaposition adds two new questions to the debates on populism: First, what is the relation between popular political demands and populist identities? Second, is popular agency synonymous with popular sovereignty? Ultimately at stake in this debate is the articulation of political engagements that are able to provide an alternative to the right-wing mobilization of populism.
Surgical treatment of chronic headache related to intranasal deformity
Authors: Ardah N.M. 
Published: July 2019

Submucous resection (SMR) of the nasal septum is a simple procedure, which was used in a study on sixty patients, forty four (73%) males and sixteen (26.7%) females. This study was carried out over four years from September 1988 in King Hussein Medical Centre and Prince Hashem
Ben Al Hussein Hospital.
Ml the patients had a headache for 2-13 years as the maJor symptom. Some of them had additional symptoms SUch as nasal obstruction and snoring. Successful results were obtained in fifty six cases who were relieved of their headache after surgery. The other four cases showed no significant improvement because of allergic rhinitis.
Effect of air pollution following Gulf war on asthmatic patients in Qatar
Authors: Al Saad T. , Hroob A. 
Published: July 2019

This is a retrospective study of the effect of air pollution on Pediatric asthmatic patients in Qatar following the second Gulf war in 1991. A comparison study of four months of the same period in 1990 before the war; 1991 through the presence of air pollution and 1992 following the end of air pollution showed a significant increase of asthmatic visits to the emergency center in 1991, almost double the number of the previous year, The number decreased significantly in 1992 following the end of the air pollution.
The male to female asthmatic ratio was 2.37:1 and Qatari to non-Qatari asthmatic visit ratio was 2.1:1. The temperature fall was about 1-2 degrees centigrade during the air Pollution, and no change in humidity was noticed during the three periods studied.
Hematological manifestation of human brucellosis
Authors: Ajlouni Y.M. , Shaker K. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Objectives and methods: In Jordan no data have been reported on the frequency and diversity of hematological abnormalities occurring in brucellosis in adults. In order to determine the hematological changes during the active course of the disease, 217 adult patients, (ages ranging from l4 to 75 years; mean 28.7 years) were studied Prospectively at the Jordan University Hospital during the Period 1987-1996. Two hundred and eleven patients who had a clinical picture suggestive of human brucellosis were admitted to the hospital for investigations.
Results: From 175 cases proved to have brucellosis, anemia was detected in 76 (43.4%) patients; leukopenia in (15.4%)patients; lymphocytosis in 87 (49.7%) patients and lymphopenia in 27 (15.4%)patients. Thrombocytopenia
was found in 13 (7.4 %) and pancytopenia inl2 (6.9 %) Patients. Patients with a brucella antibody titre (1280 were found to be more likely to develop bone marrow granulomata. Hypersplenism and hemophagocytosis appeared to play a role in producing these abnormalities of the peripheral blood. There was no significant relation between bone marrow granuloma and the above hematological abnormalities.
Conclusion: Brucellosis may be included in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with anemia, leukopenia, thrombocytopenia and pancytopenia especially in areas such as Jordan where the disease is endemic.
Ruptured spleen in pregnancy
Authors: Hamsho M.A. , Mouchantat M.R. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
Rupture of a normal spleen during pregnancy is very rare. We report a case of splenic rupture following an unclear history of falling in third trimester of pregnancy. Abruptio placenta was suspected preoperatively but, after caesarean section, exploration of the abdominal cavity revealed a ruptured spleen and splenectomy was performed. Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy (DIC), renal failure, adult respiratory distress, necrotizing enterocolitis and bilateral hydrothorax were complications which were managed successfully.
Antiphospholipid (hughes) syndrome
Authors: Khamashta M. A. 
Published: July 2019

Abstract
The antiphospholipid syndrome (APS), first described in 1983(1), is now recognised as one of the most common acquired thrombophilia(2). The syndrome is defined by the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies (aPL) [a positive anticardiolipin antibody (aCL) assay and/or lupus anticoagulant (LA)] and a history of either arterial or venous thrombosis and/or recurrent pregnancy loss (Table 1). Some of these patients may also have other features such as mild thrombocytopenia, heart valve disease, cutaneous ulcers, and, most commonly, livedo reticularis. Pulmonary embolism, often multiple and associated with deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary hypertension are potentially life-threatening features of this syndrome.