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Les bas chœurs des cathédrales bretonnes aux xviie et xviiie siècles
Authors: Charles Olivier 
Published: June 2024

Si le dossier des hauts chœurs des cathédrales bretonnes est aujourd’hui bien documenté, celui des bas chœurs, dont la musique constitue la major pars, semble largement à reprendre. Les volumes de la France ecclésiastique montrent qu’à la veille de la Révolution ces bas chœurs forment un ensemble très hétérogène : diversité des effectifs, des compositions, du vocabulaire, des fonctions, des statuts… Autant de défis adressés à un projet d’analyse global, tant chaque cas paraît renvoyer à une histoire locale et particulière. La progression de l’enquête Muséfrem (MUSiques d’Église en FRance à l’Époque Moderne) et les discussions qui animent cette entreprise de longue haleine permettent, semble-t-il, de tenter l’aventure de la typologie. L’échantillon raisonnable de neuf cathédrales autorise ainsi le rapprochement entre les musiques et le profil démographique, culturel, religieux ou politique des villes où elles sont établies. En d’autres termes, les corps de musique de Rennes ou Nantes ressemblent-ils à ceux de Dol ou de Tréguier ? Plusieurs critères de comparaison peuvent être sollicités : leurs effectifs, la place qu’y occupent clercs et laïcs, le rôle joué par les places fondées, le rapport statuts/fonctions, l’instrumentarium et les voix, les moyens financiers qui leur sont alloués… En définitive, il semble possible de livrer un triple portrait des musiques bretonnes : en fonction de leurs effectifs, des dynamiques qui les animent, de leurs relations avec les autres corps de musique.
D’une psallette à l’autre : entre continuité et adaptations continues
Authors: Riou Gwenaël 
Published: June 2024

L’approche historique et analytique des psallettes des collégiales ou des cathédrales s’est grandement trouvée modifiée depuis une vingtaine d’années. Le projet Muséfrem a contribué à mettre en évidence ces lieux de formations atypiques dont le but est de pourvoir les chapitres dont ils dépendent en musiciens et, parfois, d’ouvrir à quelques enfants la voie de la prêtrise. Tous les enfants admis ne feront pas une carrière musicale et pour la plupart entreront en apprentissage à l’issu de leur formation. Mais dans tous les cas, ils acquièrent une éducation et des savoirs que leur famille, appartenant au milieu de l’artisanat et de la boutique, ne peuvent prétendre leur offrir. Le travail mené depuis quelques années en Bretagne dans le cadre de la base de données Muséfrem a permis de mieux connaître ces institutions, leurs évolutions et leurs spécificités. Cette étude prend pour cadre le cas de la psallette de Saint-Pol-de-Léon qui représente la continuité durant le xviiie siècle et celui de Quimper où les chanoines se doivent d’adapter la structure de leur psallette en fonction de leurs moyens financiers afin d’assurer sa pérennité. Règlements des institutions, zones géographiques de recrutement, devenir des enfants à l’issue du temps de formation sont autant d’axes qui permettent d’en percevoir les différences mais aussi les points communs.
An Incidental Finding of Parathyroid Adenoma in a Patient Presenting with Brucella Endocarditis with Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Authors: Mashrani Ketan Suresh , Reddy Naveen Naveen 
Published: June 2024

Abstract
Endocarditis is a rare complication of brucellosis, but it is the main cause of the mortality in this disease. The accepted treatment for Brucella endocarditis (BE) is a combination of valve replacement and antibiotics. Conservative antibiotic treatment alone is not recommended by most of the authors as it is considered ineffective and increases the risk of fatality. In our literature search, we found 14 adult patients with BE treated only with antibiotics with a favorable outcome. Depending on the data from the growing literature and our patient we suggest that in selected patients with BE who do not have congestive heart failure, valvular destruction, abscess formation, or a prosthetic valve, conservative antibiotic treatment may be a valid alternative to surgery (Ann Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2002;8:381-5).
Eosinopenia as a Diagnostic Marker of Enteric Fever: A 1-Year Observational Study
Authors: Gandhi Aashna , Darshan Arathi 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Enteric fever is an acute febrile illness caused by Salmonella species. Its diagnosis is confirmed by culture. Absolute eosinopenia is a consistent finding seen with enteric fever; a high eosinophil count helps to rule out its diagnosis.

Materials and Methods:
Our aim was to prove that eosinopenia can be used as a marker for diagnosis. We performed a one-year observational study in Dr. KLEs Prabhakar Kore Hospital, India from January-December 2020 on 45 culture positive patients. Their hemograms and Widal titres were compared and statistical analysis was performed for the same.

Results:
Of the 45 patients, 38 had growth of Salmonella typhi on culture whereas 7 had growth of Salmonella paratyphi. 42 patients had absolute eosinopenia. Widal test had high titres in only 17 out of 45 patients.

Conclusions:
Absolute eosinopenia has a strong association with enteric fever as proved by this study. Moreover, a high eosinophil count maybe used by the clinician to rule out the diagnosis of enteric fever. Also, Widal test, which was used rampantly in the past, in our study, did not show a good correlation with a positive blood culture.
Association of Serum Ferritin and Gamma-glutamyl Transferase Levels with Metabolic Syndrome and Insulin Resistance
Authors: Rashmi B. M. , Pattanshetty Sunil , Bhagyajyoti  , Savadi Basavaraj V. , Prashanth G. 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background:
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a state of inflammatory condition carrying several risk factors that lead to insulin resistance (IR), atherosclerotic events, and related complications. Serum ferritin is an acute phase reactant. As an acute phase, serum ferritin increases inflammatory condition which can contribute for IR and MetS. Gamma-glutamyl transferase (GGT) is a pro-inflammatory marker, which participates in various pathophysiological processes such as oxidative stress and lipid peroxidation which are important in the pathogenesis of IR and MetS. This study was undertaken to understand the association of serum ferritin and GGT levels with IR and MetS.

Methodology:
A comparative, descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted including 50 MetS cases and 50 matched healthy controls. Clinical examination was followed by laboratory investigations of GGT, ferritin, insulin, lipid profile, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c), and IR were calculated by homeostasis model assessment-IR (HOMA-IR).

Results:
In the MetS patients’ group, IR (HOMA-IR) was found to have significant positive correlations with serum GGT, ferritin, insulin, and high-sensitivity C-reactive protein (HsCRP). It was also found that body mass index, fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, and HbA1c were significant risk factors of IR.

Conclusion:
The present study suggests that fasting insulin, HsCRP, GGT, and ferritin levels were found to be significantly associated with HOMA-IR. GGT and ferritin play a significant role toward the increasing oxidant stress and inflammatory load which predisposes to MetS. Hence, these parameters could be used as markers for the early diagnosis of MetS.
Role of Serum Uric Acid in Metabolic Syndrome: A Cross-sectional Study in Central Karnataka
Authors: Rashmi B. M. , Savadi Basavaraj V. , Bhagyajyoti  , Shrish Patil 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Background:
Elevated levels of uric acid are the end product of purine metabolism. Uric acid levels are regulated by xanthine oxidase enzyme. Increased xanthine oxidase activity results in the generation of free radicals. Hence, elevated uric acid levels are the manifestations of oxidative stress. Meanwhile, raised uric acid can trigger release of inflammatory mediatory and create the inflammatory state. Thus, inflammation and oxidative stress are the important events in the pathogenesis of metabolic syndrome. This study aimed to find the association of uric acid levels with metabolic syndrome and the individual components of metabolic syndrome.

Methodology:
A comparative, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted among 50 metabolic syndrome cases and 50 controls. Clinical examination followed by laboratory investigations for the estimation of serum uric acid, fasting blood sugar, postprandial blood sugar, glycated hemoglobin, high sensitivity C-reactive protein (Hs-CRP), fasting insulin, and lipid profile. Insulin resistance (IR) was calculated by homeostatic model assessment-IR (HOMA-IR).

Results:
In the metabolic syndrome patients’ group, serum uric acid was found to have strong positive correlation with body mass index, blood pressure, glycemic indices, IR, lipid profile, and Hs-CRP. It was found that there was 2.5 times higher risk of development of metabolic syndrome with every unit increase in serum uric acid levels and this association was found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:
Uric acid can be used as the marker for the early identification of metabolic syndrome or as a prognostic marker in the diagnosed cases of metabolic syndrome.
Knowledge and Comprehension about Health Risk and Safe Radiographic Techniques among the Dental Students of Vivekanandha Dental College for Women – A Cross-sectional Study
Authors: Rajan Jennifer Monisha , Kamaraj Kavya Ganesh , Shavi Girish R. , Shanmugam Shankar , Sennan Senthil Kumar , Gunasekaran Lalithambigai 
Published: June 2024

Abstract

Introduction:
Ionizing radiation has biological health hazards. Increased level of ionizing radiation has both stochastic and deterministic effect.

Aim:
The aim of the current study was to evaluate the knowledge, approach, and insight of the biological ill effects of dental X-ray and appropriate radiation safety measures among the female dental students from Tiruchengode and to compare it between the preclinical and clinical students.

Settings and Design:
This study was conducted at Vivekanandha Dental College for Women, Tiruchengode, a cross-sectional study.

Materials and Methods:
The current study was performed among 202 female dental students of Tiruchengode. The knowledge, approach, and insight about radiation safety were gathered by questionnaire survey. The questionnaire pertained to biological ill effects and radiation safety measures in the form of multiple choice was given to each subject through an online survey.

Statistical Analysis Used:
Descriptive analysis was performed. Mann–Whitney U-test was used to analyze the difference between the different answers of preclinical and clinical students.

Results:
The overall correct response was 39.14% and it was noted in descending order from clinical students to preclinical students.

Conclusions:
Thus, there is a vast difference in knowledge and awareness between the preclinical and clinical dental students. Moreover, this clearly shows that continuing education of radiology risk effects should be stressed, especially among female dental students, since they attain different milestones in their lives right from puberty.
Percutaneous tension band wiring in acute complete acromioclavicular joint dislocation
Authors: El-Shennawy Maged M. 
Published: June 2024

Background
Dislocation of the acromioclavicular joint (ACJ) is a common orthopedic injury among athletes and victims of motor vehicle accidents, predominantly motorcycle crashes. There is a common view that early surgical management should be recommended for patients with Rockwood types IV-VI ACJ injuries, as it would prevent long-term sequelae, and also it is required for patients with grades III with heavy manual occupations, athletes, and so on. None of the body joints had been treated with such profuse different techniques in an attempt to properly restore its natural situation.

Patients and methods
The present study describes and evaluates a new technique of percutaneous application of temporarily dynamic compression design of tension band wiring in type III, IV, and V acute complete ACJ dislocations. Preserving the already injured ACJ capsule, ligaments, surrounding deltotrapezial fascia, and muscles from open surgical trauma is subsequently presumed to contribute in significant stability. All patients underwent surgical management by percutaneous tension band wiring. Patients were followed up from the viewpoint of functional and radiological results at 2, 6, 12, 18 weeks, and 1 year after surgery.

Results
A total of 30 adult patients were enrolled in the study; one male patient was lost to follow-up at the 12th week appointment (implant extraction); hence, he was excluded from the results. The mean age of the patients was 31.4 years. Overall, 28 were males and two females. Clinical outcomes were regarded as excellent in 25 cases, representing 86.2% (average score=92.65) and good in three cases (average score=85), including a re-wiring case. Two patients (6.8%) experienced partial reduction loss. However, there were no significant differences (P=0.236) between the right and left shoulders regarding coracoclavicular distance.

Conclusion
Percutaneous tension band wiring technique has shown to provide satisfactory clinical results and shoulder functions. It provides stable fixation, allows early motion exercise by minimizing surgical trauma to preinjured tissues, lowers the complications of rigid internal fixation, and reduces cosmetic problem in scar.
Evaluation and Comparison of Smear Layer Removal Potency of Three Different Irrigation Regimes – A Stereomicroscopic and Scanning Electron Microscopic Study
Authors: Patel Megha C. , Bhatt Roshni A. , Joshi Kaushal R. , Vaghela Lilavanti L. 
Published: June 2024

Background:
Irrigation plays a pivotal role in pulp therapy owing to its flushing action and removal of the smear layer which if present prevents penetration of medicaments and sealers into the dentinal tubules.

Aim:
This study aims to evaluate and compare the smear layer removal potency of three commercial Irrigating agents.

Materials and Methods:
Single rooted 30 teeth were selected, decoronated, and randomly divided into three groups according to the irrigation regime to be used (Group I − 5% sodium hypochlorite [NaOCl] + ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid [EDTA], Group II – Chloraxid Gel + EDTA, Group III – Tween Kleen + 3% NaOCl). After recommended biomechanical preparation and irrigation, teeth were stained with 1% methylene blue dye for 24 h and sectioned in 2 halves. Stereomicroscopy was used to assess dye penetration and scanning electron microscope (SEM) analysis was done to detect dentinal surface changes. Data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA test and Tukey honestly significant difference test by statistical software SPSS version 20.0.

Results:
The highest dye penetration exhibiting smear layer removal for the apical third was seen in Group II (44.78) and for the middle third in Group I (64.73) which was statistically significant. SEM analysis showed maximum dentinal tubules visibility and patency in Group I and minimum in Group III.

Conclusion:
Newer irrigating materials (1-hydroxyethylidene-1, 1-bisphosphonate) exhibited weak potency for smear layer removal. The sequential use of gold standard NaOCl + EDTA gave satisfactory results, however, in apical third NaOCl Gel + EDTA was found to be more effective. Therefore, it can be prudent to use NaOCl Gels as a safer alternative to conventional means.
Association between Bilateral Sagittal Split Osteotomy Setback and Autorotation of the Mandible
Authors: Zahara Syeda Fathimuz , Shetty Nandish , Harish Pooja , Husain Akhter 
Published: June 2024

Introduction:
The study aimed to evaluate the autorotation for Class III malocclusions after the bilateral sagittal split osteotomy (BSSO) setback procedure

. Methodology:
This retrospective study includes lateral cephalograms of eight males and three females total of 11 patients who had undergone BSSO, without any other additional surgeries. The Frankfurt-Horizontal (F-H) plane was used as a reference and manual superimposition was done. Considering stable mandibular landmarks, reference line perpendicular (RLp) and reference line (RL) were drawn as x and y coordinates, respectively. Pre- and postsurgical statistics were used to compare using paired t-test where P < 0.05 was set for statistical significance.

Results:
Superimposed tracings showed no significant difference in pre- and postsurgical treatments. There was no statistically significant amount of autorotation after the BSSO setback procedure (P = 0.714).

Conclusion:
Hence, BSSO setback surgery will not cause any significant amount of autorotation of the mandible. If autorotation is required it must be incorporated into treatment planning.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practice of Parents about Child’s Oral Health in Faridabad and its Correlation with Prevalence of Dental Caries in Children through a Questionnaire Survey
Authors: Singh Shivani , Saraf Bhavna Gupta , Sheoran Neha , Singh Ritu , Kapil Disha 
Published: June 2024

Background:
An individual’s health and overall well-being are strongly correlated with their oral health. Parents’ knowledge, attitude, and practice have a great impact on the maintenance of child’s oral health.

Objective and Aim:
The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge, attitude, and practice of parents about child’s oral health in Faridabad and its correlation with prevalence of dental caries in children through a questionnaire survey in 3–6-year-old children.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was conducted in Faridabad. The data were collected from the parents and their children 3–6 years old. A total sample of 400 parents and their children 3–6 years old residing in Faridabad was included. A questionnaire regarding knowledge, attitude, and practice about child’s oral health was given to the parents. The parents who volunteer to participate in the study their children were taken for the study examination.

Results:
Parental perception of early childhood oral health is critical for developing effective preventive measures. Parents play an important role in making decisions about their child’s oral health. The parents were given a self-administered questionnaire. The study included 400 parents and children aged 3–6 years. There was no significant difference in perception of their child’s oral health care between mothers and fathers. The majority of parents/caretakers had good knowledge about children’s oral hygiene, particularly fathers, but this knowledge did not appear to reflect in their attitude and practice.

Conclusion:
The current study concludes that parents are not well aware about dental disease prevention measures. As a result, it is the responsibility of the government and health-care providers to teach parents about oral health because they are role models for their children.
Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Parents on the Importance of Their Children's Oral Health in Greater Noida, India
Authors: Singh Sukhdeep , Awasthi Neha , Goel Dhirja , Khandelwal Deepak , Sachdeva Priyanka , Bakhtawar Rakshana 
Published: June 2024

Background:
Parents and family members are considered the primary source for knowledge about child rearing and health habits for children. Young children's oral health maintenance and outcomes are influenced by their parent's knowledge and beliefs, which affect oral hygiene and healthy eating habits. Parental perception has a long-term influence in determining a child's oral health status.

Aim:
The aim of this study is to assess the oral health-related knowledge, attitude, and practices (KAP) of parents with children aged 3–5 years.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 500 parents of children aged 3 to 5 years were included in the study. A self-administered questionnaire, written both in English and local language (Hindi), validated through pre-tested survey, was given to the parents to assess the oral health related KAP. The results were calculated on the basis of frequency and percentages using the SPSS software.

Results:
Males comprised 49.8% and females comprised 50.2% of the respondents of questionnaire. Majority of fathers and mothers of the study population agreed for the importance of primary teeth. Almost all the participants in this study agreed that a child's teeth should be brushed/cleaned. A little less than half of study population considered 1 year as the suitable age for the child's first dental visit. A higher proportion of females as compared to males felt that night time bottle/breastfeeding leads to caries.

Conclusion:
Parental attitude, knowledge, and practices are responsible for their child's oral health. No statistical significance was seen between mothers and fathers on perception of their child's oral health care.
The Role of Decalcified Freeze-dried Bone Allografts in the Healing of Postoperative Osseous Defects Resulting from Cyst Enucleation
Authors: Joshi Tejashvini , Vyas Neha , Shah Nitu , Thaker Saket , Sanghvi Nesha 
Published: June 2024

Background:
We performed this pilot study to evaluate the osteoinductive potential of decalcified freeze-dried bone allografts (DFDBA) in the healing of postsurgical osseous defects after cyst enucleation through radiographic bone density monitoring over a 6-month period.

Materials and Methods:
Patients aged between 18 and 70 years of either gender with noninfected odontogenic or nonodontogenic cystic jaw lesions measuring 1–5 cm in size were enrolled and randomly assigned to study group or control group. The study group patients were filled with DFDBA graft in bony defects resulting from the enucleation of the cysts, whereas no filling material was used in the control group. Sutures were removed on the 7th postoperative day and healing was assessed. Further follow-up visits were done at 1, 3, and 6 months. Bone densities were recorded with grayscale histogram using Adobe Photoshop (version CS 5.1) and compared across all follow-ups.

Results:
A total of 20 patients were enrolled in the study. Both the groups were balanced in terms of the baseline (preoperative) characteristics. There was a significant increase in bone density in the study group as compared to the control group at months 1, 3, and 6 after the surgery. There was an overall percentage increase in bone density (postoperative density as reference) at months 1, 3, and 6 in the study and control groups. However, the increase was significantly greater in the study group as compared to the control group at month 3 and month 6, whereas there was no difference between both the groups at month 1.

Conclusion:
Our findings suggest the osteoinductive potential of DFDBA in the healing of osseous defects resulting from the enucleation of cysts.