bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025_split huggingface dataset:
Correlation of non-stress test with fetal outcome in term of Apgar score- a prospective observation study
Authors: Choudhary Neeraj , Verma Savitri , Gandhi Sudha , Gour Yukti , Kumari Asha 
Published: November 2022

Background: Non-stress test (NST) is a graphical recording of changes in fetal heart activity and uterine contraction along with fetal movement when uterus is quiescent. The objectives of antepartum fetal surveillance are to prevent fetal death and avoidance of unnecessary intervention. This study using NST as a tool for routine antepartum fetal surveillance was trying to catch up those fetuses who might be at risk in womb and provide prompt intervention in otherwise considered normal pregnancies without any obvious high risk factor thus giving the best outcome in mothers.Methods: The objective of this study was to evaluate the correlation of the non-stress test with fetal outcome in pregnancies from 37-42 weeks of gestation. This was a prospective observational study at Pannadhaya Rajkiya Mahila Chikitsalya Udaipur (Rajasthan) from February 2022 to July 2022. This study included 100 normal pregnant mothers from 37 weeks to 42 weeks who were subjected to NST.Results: The parameters of poor fetal outcome like Apgar score <7 at 5 minutes had increased incidences in the non reactive group.Conclusions: NST tells about acute fetal hypoxia and decision to delivery time can be made for those patients with fetal distress so that a major improvement in the outcome among parturient can be achieved with abnormal NST results. So This study suggested that the NST was found to be a good predictor of the healthy foetus even in normal pregnancies between 37-42 weeks of gestation and the probability of an adverse outcome such as poor Apgar score increases with a non reactive strip.
Successful outcome of pregnancy in a case of Guillain Barre syndrome-report of a rare case and review of literature
Authors: Aggarwal Sakshi , Sachdeva Poonam , Mala Y. M. , Tyagi Shakun , Shakarwal Shalini 
Published: November 2022

Guillain Barre syndrome (GBS) is a rare autoimmune neurological disorder that has been reported to carry a high maternal risk and maternal mortality risk of >10% if occurred during pregnancy. It is characterized by acute onset of symmetrical ascending paralysis with or without respiratory depression and autonomic dysfunction secondary to gastrointestinal or respiratory infection. This is case report of 30 years old multigravida who presented at 19 weeks period of gestation with sudden onset back pain and bilateral lower limb weakness that progressed to involve bilateral upper limbs with respiratory insufficiency. Based on clinical presentation and relevant investigations like serum electrolyte, arterial blood gas analysis and nerve conduction studies, provisional diagnosis of GBS was made. In collaboration with the physician, she was managed with ventilator support for 12 days, intravenous immunoglobulin and supportive therapy. This was followed by complete and rapid recovery as she was extubated on 12th day and discharged on day 16. Patient was followed by strict maternal and fetal surveillance. She successfully delivered a healthy boy at 38 weeks of period of gestation by caesarean section done in view of meconium-stained liquor grade 3 in early labour and she was discharged on day 3 of LSCS.
Anatomic variations of the hepatic arterial irrigation in a Mexican population: contrast enhanced computer tomography evaluation: a cross-sectional study
Authors: Castillo-Martinez Daniel Benito , Palacios-Rivera Doris Michelle , Boy-Serratos Jorge 
Published: November 2022

Background: Knowledge and mastery of the anatomical variability of the hepatic arteries are essential for surgical disciplines and, given their complexity and importance over time, they have been extensively studied and described.Methods: A retrospective, cross-sectional, analytical study was carried out in which contrast-enhanced computer tomography (CT) studies carried out between January 2021 and December 2021 at the North Central PEMEX hospital were analyzed. A total of 207 contrast-enhanced CT scans were analyzed, and Statistical analysis was performed with the statistical software IBM® SPSS© Statistics.Results: Uflacker type I CT was found in 90.8%, the Michel class I hepatic arterial irrigation in 70.5%, and the origin of CA was documented in the right hepatic arteries (RHA) in 90.3%. Multiple cystic artery (Cas) were identified in 1% and Moynihan's hump in 0.5%. The mean length of the common hepatic artery (CHA) was 53 millimeters.Conclusions: The tomographic study of the anatomical variants of hepatic irrigation is an accessible and non-invasive tool. The nomenclature described in the present work allows a precise and straightforward understanding of clinical-surgical utility.
Histo-pathological findings in kidneys with polar artery: a demystifying endeavor
Authors: Nallagatla N. Shakuntala , Nannam Kavya , Kugananthan Meera , Rao H. R. Krishna , Kumarguru B. N. 
Published: November 2022

Background: The kidneys are supplied by renal arteries which enter the hilum and branch progressively from the pyramids to the cortex into lobar, interlobar, arcuate, interlobar, interlobular, and finally terminate as afferent arterioles that enter the glomeruli. Thus there is a normal pattern of blood flow towards the cortex from the pyramids when the artery enters at the hilum. The aim of the study was to explore the glomeruli pattern in kidneys with polar arteries.Methods: The study was conducted in the department of anatomy at a tertiary care referral institute. Twenty-two kidneys with polar arteries were obtained by conventional method of dissection from cadavers for the study. Sections were taken from the upper pole and lower pole in each kidney. The sections were taken perpendicular and close to the polar arteries. The sections were subjected to routine histological processing and staining as per the standard operating procedure. Histological findings were observed and documented.Results: The study found that the kidneys were histologically different with polar arteries as compared to normal kidneys. The number of glomeruli per high power field was higher nearer to the polar arteries. The glomeruli were viable and not sclerosed. An agglomeration of arterioles were present close to the polar arteries but they were distinct and did not seem to be associated with glomeruli. Conclusions: The study found an agglomeration of arterioles, increased number of viable glomeruli and cystic changes associated with kidneys having polar artery. Thus this warrants a detailed study with special stains for research to elucidate the mechanisms of the circulation in polar arteries and correlation of the same findings with clinical conditions such as hypertension or any other diseases of the kidney.
Comparison of HRCT chest findings among vaccinated and non-vaccinated COVID-19 patients
Authors: Kumari Neha , Ahmad M. Shamim , Gupta Animesh , Prakash Gaurav 
Published: November 2022

Background: Coronavirus disease 19 was first reported in Wuhan, China and it was declared a pandemic by WHO in March 12, 2020. Vaccination has provided a very effective way to prevent the spread and reduce the severity of this disease. The two vaccines currently approved by the Government of India are Covaxin and Covishield. HRCT is the most valuable tool available to assess the pulmonary involvement in this disease. The aim of the study was to assess the effect of vaccination on the severity of pulmonary involvement in COVID-19. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted in a department of radio diagnosis of tertiary health care hospital of Bihar for period of 4 months from April 2021 to July 2021.Results: The study involved a total of 100 patients (74 were males and 26 females), where 50 were (50%) were unvaccinated and 50 (28.6%) were vaccinated with one or both doses Covishield vaccine. The frequency of disease was least in 14 (7.9%) among fully vaccinated subjects. The CT severity score is less in those who took both doses of the vaccine. The mean CT score of all the patients included in the study was 12.64±11.1. However, the patients who received complete vaccination had significantly low mean CT scores (14.18±7.223) in comparison to the non-vaccinated patients (11.1±6.016). Fully vaccinated patients had almost low CT severity score indicating mild form of disease.Conclusions: HRCT is the most sensitive modality to detect severity of COVID-19 pneumonia. Severe lung involvement is more common in the unvaccinated population (32%) as compared with the vaccinated group, in which only 25% members had severe lung involvement.
Clinicoepidemiological study of acne in age more than 25 years with respect to endocrinological evaluation
Authors: Iqbal Mohammed Tariq , Gulanikar Anirudha 
Published: November 2022

Acne being a common dermatologic disease of adolescents with its varied clinical presentation and recurrence, with relevance of up to 95% in all the population has been difficult to treat. It has been recognised as one of the conditions in Global Burden of Disease (GBD).To study adult acne with clinical history and hormonal evaluation.Patients over the age of 25 years presenting with acne in a tertiary care hospital were included in the study. A detailed history and examination was done, with factors such as alopecia, hirsuitism and menstrual irregularity.Hormonal Investigations and Ultrasound of abdomen and pelvis were done for all patients.Out of 30 patients included in the study 30 were women. The mean age of the patients was 32.52 years. Persistent acne was observed in 50%, while it was late onset in 50% with duration from 1 month to 25 years. Most common grades included grade II with 53%, grade III with 23.33 %, and grade I with 20%. Hirsuitism in 33.33% and alopecia in 6% was also seen. On further investigations it was found that Serum DHEA-S and Serum Testosterone were within normal limits, Prolactin increased in 13.33%, LH reduced in 6.66%, FSH increased in 6.66% and decreased in 3.33%, Fasting Insulin increased in 3.33%, Postprandial Insulin increased in 6.66%. Thyroid profile showed TSH decreased in 3.33%, T3 increased in 13.33% and T4 increased in 13.33%. Ultrasound findings of 26.66% patients were positive for PCOD.Adult acne is predominant in females as compared to adolescent acne, with grade II acne being more predominant, the role of hormones in adult acne has yet to show its co-relation with the disease. Studies looking into end organ sensitivity would further help in understanding role of hormones in adult acne.
A study on histopathological and dermoscopic correlations in pityriasis versicolor
Authors: D Sourab , Madarkar Mahajabeen S 
Published: November 2022

Pityriasis versicolor (PV) is a superficial mycoses caused by a lipophilic fungus; Malassezia yeast. Dermoscopy can be used as a complementary tool for assessing PV, but histopathology is confirmatory, whenever results of KOH (potassium hydroxide) examination are inconclusive. There is dearth of Indian data on the findings of dermoscopy and histopathology of PV. To find the correlation between dermoscopic and histopathological features in Pityriasis versicolor. Fifty consecutive patients diagnosed with PV were recruited in the cross sectional study. KOH mount of the skin scrapings from the lesions was done on the patients and were positive in all the patients. Dermoscopy was done in all the patients using ILLUCO Dermoscope and features were noted. Biopsy was sent for histopathological examination. Hypopigmented variant was the most common type (62%) in the patients. Dermoscopic analysis showed altered pigmentary network as the most common finding in almost all the patients, followed by scaling which was present in 21 patients. Folliculocentric pattern was seen in 20% of the patients. A peculiar finding contrast halo ring around the primary altered pigmentation was observed in 4 patients. Invasion of hair follicle by yeast was noticed in 18% patients. The most common histopathological change seen was perivascular infiltrate (78%) followed by hyperkeratosis (62%). There was presence of hyphae spores in 40% of the patients. 42% of the patients had spongiosis in their histopathological pattern. Special stain was done in 20 patients. Dermoscopy with features such as altered pigmentary network, contrast halo sign and yeast invasion of hair follicles when complemented with the histopathological features like perivascular infiltrate, hyperkeratosis, hyphae spores and spongiosis help in diagnosing PV.
Practice related concerns among private dental practitioners of Kerala during COVID 19 pandemic - A cross sectional study
Authors: Purushothaman Vishalakshy D , Narayanankutty S K , Raghunathan D , Mukundan K K , Renjit Manju , Habeelath Zeenath 
Published: November 2022

: The sudden outbreak of Covid 19 resulted in serious financial challenges and implications among private dental practitioners. Even though dental practitioners are now trying to retrieve back to pre-Covid state, concerns persist since Covid cases are unpredictably peaking every now and then.: This cross-sectional questionnaire-based study was conducted among 497 private dental practitioners of Kerala to assess the clinical, psychological, and financial concerns during COVID-19 pandemic. Questionnaire was circulated through IDA official Whats App groups as online google forms. Data so obtained was entered and analysed using SPSStrial version 21. Qualitative variables were expressed in proportions. Association of domains with sociodemographic characteristics were assessed using Chi Square test. Main clinical concern reported by 52.3% of participants was transmission of infection to family members, main financial concern of 66.2% of participants was reduced income from practice, and 25.8% of the participants reported ‘lot of stress’. It was found that practitioners with more than 10 years’ experience had moreclinical concerns, while those with less than 10 years’ experience had more financial concerns.: Our survey highlighted the concerns of private dental practitioners of Kerala in their practice during the pandemic. It is expected that practitioners, enriched with the experience acquired during the recent outbreak will be able to efficiently redefine their scope of practice and adjust to new circumstances.
Can Platelet Rich Fibrin enhance the role of alloplastic bone graft in socket preservation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Authors: Kaushal Ashadeep , Asi Kanwarjit Singh , Mahajan Ajay , Bhatia Vindeshwari 
Published: November 2022

Socket preservation aims at limiting the resorptive events that occurs as a consequence of tooth extraction. Besides the use of autologous and commercially available graft materials, there has been an increasing shift towards the utilization of biological substitutes like Platelet Rich Fibrin for socket preservation. : A randomized clinical trial was conducted in fourteen extraction sites, out of which seven were filled with alloplastic bone graft material alone (control group) and rest were filled with alloplastic bone graft material along with PRF (test group). The sites were assessed clinically and radiographically at baseline and six months post treatment. The mean +/- SD was calculated for alveolar ridge width and height. Although alveolar ridge width and height reduced significantly in the span of six months in both test and control groups, there was no statistically significant intergroup difference in both groups at six months post treatment in these parameters. Wound healing was comparatively better in the test group compared to the control group initially, but at the end of the study period both groups attained same level of healing. Even though alveolar socket preservation has a clinically significant effect on preserving the residual ridge dimensions, use of PRF as an adjunct to alloplastic bone graft in socket preservation procedure has no additional benefit over alloplastic bone graft material alone.
Predictability of free gingival graft in management of gingival recession: A case series
Authors: Soni Prince , Chokhandre Sakshi , Nathani Jaya , Ratre Madhu S. , Khetarpal Shaleen 
Published: November 2022

This case series study predictability of free gingival graft in management of gingival recession. 3 cases with mucogingival problems needing free gingival grafts were selected. First, the recipient site was anesthetized and de-epithelialization was done and recipient bed was prepared. After tracing the palatal donor site with the aluminium foil template, bleeding points marked and graft was harvested. For root modification of the recipient tooth, conditioning of the dentin was done by the EDTA. Graft is closely adapted over the recipient with Oschenbein and circumferential sutures so there was no dead space left between the root surface and graft, by 5-0 monofilament suture. In case I and III where Miller’s Class II and I gingival recession respectively, there is complete root coverage achieved and in case II Miller’s Class III type of gingival recession present 80% root coverage possible. FGG best alternative for the treatment of gingival recession presents with inadequate width of attached gingiva and depth of vestibular fornix but main disadvantage of FGG is unesthetic appearance, two donor site, donor site morbidity, age and limitation of patient systemic condition. So proper case selection along with definitive treatment planning for every case is necessary.
Information Resources Group (IRG) Workshop: Pushing the Frontiers of HTA Information Management
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

Make the IRG pre-conference workshop part of your annual HTAi (Health Technology Assessment International) meeting plans! Join us in Barcelona on Sunday, June 17th for a full day of training and lively discussions. Our workshop includes a mixture of presentations and interactive sessions highlighting important and emerging developments in HTA information management.

Julie Glanville, IS Manager and Associate Director at the Centre for Reviews and Dissemination in York, will outline recent research into search filters to identify diagnostic tests and assessments of which databases and other resources should be searched for diagnostic test studies.

Greg Bak, an information specialist from the Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, will discuss a CADTH-adapted critical appraisal instrument that can be used to rank and assess the quality of methodological search filters. His presentation will provide participants with the skills needed to make informed decisions about when and which methodological search filters to use.

Sari Ormstad, a research librarian at the Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services, Oslo, will present on a new database that offers local decision-makers and health personnel an overview of all current international assessments of new health technologies and summarises those that are most relevant for them.

Miquel Mayer, Director of Web Mèdica Acreditada, an international accreditation program of medical websites, will discuss the quality and use of health-related websites, different strategies to select and improve their quality, and finally how metadata and semantic web technologies could help users find the best health information.

Elaine Alligood, an information specialist from Veterans Affairs Technology Assessment Program, will update participants on current search engines and how they can be used in HTA searches to complement traditional database searching.

Andrew Booth, Director of Information Resources at the School of Health & Related Research (ScHARR), and Amanda Burls, Senior Clinical Lecturer and Director of West Midlands Health Technology Assessment Collaboration, will deliver a half-day bilingual (English and Spanish) critical appraisal workshop in which they provide a "tapas" of critical appraisal skills and techniques. The workshop will demonstrate that skills in critical appraisal can be modeled and facilitated by library, information and other health staff working locally.
Full details regarding conference registration are available at: http://www.htai.org/barcelona-2007/.

For more information, contact Becky Skidmore, IRG Chair: bskidmore@sogc.com or Malene Fabricius Jensen, IRG Chair-Elect: mfj@sst.dk.
11th European Conference of Medical and Health Libraries
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

Welcome to the 11th European Conference of Medical and Health Libraries.
Towards a new information space: innovations and renovations,
Helsinki, Finland, 23rd - 28th June 2008.

The Finnish Medical Library Association, Bibliothecarii Medicinae Fenniae (BMF), in collaboration with the National Library of Health Sciences, has the great honour and joy of inviting you to the 11th EAHIL (European Association for Health Information and Libraries) Conference.

The EAHIL 2008 Helsinki conference offers a high quality scientific program. The proceedings will cover many interesting and current themes, especially the following topics inspired the authors: virtual communities and virtual libraries, evidence-based practice, education and professional development and new technologies and applications. In addition, a number of inspirational continuing education courses will be offered.

Registration deadline for early birds: March 31, 2008 (380 €)
Registration: April 1, 2008 onwards (430 €)
Accompanying person: 230 €
Continuing Education Courses: 60 € - 80 €

Registration: http://www.congreszon.fi/eahil_2008/registration/

Please visit the EAHIL 2008 Helsinki home page http://www.congreszon.fi/eahil_2008/ for information.

For current discussions about the conference, please visit the EAHIL 2008 Helsinki blog at http://eahil2008.blogspot.com/.
UK Library and Information Research Group (CILIP) Research Award 2008
Authors: Editorial Team  
Published: November 2022

The UK Library & Information Research Group (LIRG) research award is designed to promote research in library and information science. The aim of the award is to encourage and facilitate research by practitioners in the field.

LIRG welcomes proposals from all sectors of the profession, and particularly invites practitioners to apply either as sole applicants, or in collaboration with academic or independent researchers. Applications from academics in library and information science departments are welcome and proposals that are submitted in partnership with practitioners are particularly welcome. The award is open to applicants from the UK only.

The award is worth £1000, and designed to support small-scale research projects for which it may otherwise be difficult to find funding. The award may be used to defray research expenses (e.g. travel, postage costs), to fund attendance at high level meetings or to fund a study tour. However, a clear overall aim for the research must be stated.

Guidelines for submission and evaluation criteria are on the LIRG web pages at:

http://www.cilip.org.uk/specialinterestgroups/bysubject/research/activities/awards/researchaward.htm

The closing date for submissions is February 29th, 2008

Applications and enquiries should be sent, preferably by e-mail, to:

Dr Jean Yeoh
LIRG Awards and Prizes Coordinator
Information Services & Systems
King's College London
4th Floor Waterloo Bridge Wing
Franklin Wilkins Building
150 Stamford Street
London SE1 9NN
jean.yeoh@kcl.ac.uk
020 7848 4460