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Development of Early Speech Perception Test in Gujarati for preschoolers
Authors: Desai Nidhi M. , Deshpande Shweta S. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction:
Speech perception in children provides the basis for discrimination and comprehension of spoken language. Clinicians utilize different speech perception tests depending on the child’s age. The early speech perception (ESP) test is a commonly used assessment tool in young children that evaluates the child’s ability to discriminate and identify words from a closed set of pictures using auditory cues.

Methods:
A cross-sectional study with purposive sampling method was undertaken to develop and administer Gujarati ESP. The study was conducted in two phases. Phase one included the development of the test material and test-retest reliability analysis. In the second phase, the developed test was administered to 113 typically developing children aged between 3 and 6 years. Two lists consisting of 12 words in each subtest of ESP were administered on all the children.

Results:
The developed ESP test had good-to-excellent test–retest reliability for both the lists. The developed lists exhibit nonequivalence and therefore cannot be employed interchangeably. Results revealed statistically significant difference in the scores for all subtests between typically developing children across age groups. However, no significant difference in scores was noted between male and female participants for both the lists.

Conclusions:
The ESP test developed in Gujarati is suitable for administration to typically developing children aged 3–6 years.
Validation of the Auditory Processing Screening Tests in Marathi on School-aged Children
Authors: Kaul Akshee , Vanaja C. S. , Nanavati Nikita 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
Auditory processing disorder (APD) in school children can affect the academic, language, and social abilities of the children. Screening for APD in schools can help in identification of children with APD and suitable measures can be taken to help children who may have APD. A majority of the tests used for identifying or screening APD are verbal tests. Hence, in a multilingual country like India, there is a need to develop and validate test battery in many languages.

Aims and Objectives:
The present study was designed to investigate the validity of Auditory Processing Screening Tests in Marathi (APST-M) and its with Screening Checklist for Auditory Processing (SCAP).

Methods:
A total of 81 children aged 9–12 years participated in the study. SCAP, APST-M, and diagnostic test battery which included the auditory memory and sequencing test (AMST), perception of speech in noise (PSIN) test, dichotic digit test (DDT), and pitch pattern test (PPT) were administered.

Results:
The performance on the APST-M and scores of SCAP showed a significant association. The subtests, AMST and DDT showed a significant association between screening and diagnostic version of the tests. However, no significant association was observed between the screening and diagnostic version of PSIN and PPT. It was observed that auditory memory and binaural integration are affected in a majority of children with listening difficulties.

Conclusions:
APST-M, a performance based screening tool, can be used for screening APD in Marathi speaking school children. However, PPT maybe a difficult test for screening in school children.
Acceptance and Readiness to Use Augmentative and Alternative Communication by Parents: Current Status
Authors: Vernekar Divya Mangesh , Rao Amulya P. 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction:
Parents’ perceptions and attitudes can have a huge impact on the successful acceptance and implementation of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) in children with special needs. However, in India, misconceptions about AAC among parents are high. Hence, the present study was conducted to understand the acceptance and readiness of those parents who are still not using AAC with their child.

Methods:
A descriptive survey method was used. A total of 83 parents of children with special needs served as participants. The data were collected from two speech and hearing institutes of Karnataka. To check acceptance and readiness to use AAC among parents, a checklist was used. Based on the type of questions, the obtained responses were scored and Bloom’s cutoff point was used. The percentage of participants under each category was then calculated.

Results:
It was observed that 29%, that is, majority of the participants, were in the category of moderate awareness-knowledge and moderate readiness. The least number of participants, that is, 1.2%, were seen in the category of low awareness-knowledge and high readiness and 2.4% in high awareness-knowledge and high readiness.

Conclusion:
Majority of the participants were not highly ready to use AAC which can be attributed to factors such as low awareness and knowledge, misconceptions, lack of family support, and lack of clinician training in providing adequate information to the stakeholders. The results concluded that awareness among parents is still required to eradicate the misconceptions about AAC. In addition, professional training in this sector is greatly needed.
Assessment of Vestibulo-Masseteric Reflex Pathway in Individuals with Definite Meniere’s Disease
Authors: Kalaiyarasan R. , Sinha Sujeet Kumar 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction:
Vestibulo-masseteric reflex pathway was assessed in individuals with definite Meniere’s disease using masseter vestibular-evoked myogenic potential (mVEMP). mVEMP’s latency and amplitude parameters were explored and also studied the correlation between mVEMP results of Meniere’s affected ears and duration of the disease.

Methods:
Group I with unilateral definite Meniere’s disease individuals (n = 25; 15 males, 10 females) and Group II with healthy individuals (n = 25; 13 males, 12 females). 500 Hz tone-burst mVEMP was done for Meniere’s affected ears (n = 25), Meniere’s unaffected ears (n = 25), and healthy ears (n = 50) in the ipsilateral mode of stimulation.

Results:
mVEMP responses were present for 22/25 (88%) of Meniere’s affected ears; 25/25 (100%) of Meniere’s unaffected ears, and 25/25 (100%) of healthy individuals. This study found a significant (P < 0.05) p11, n21 peak latency prolongation; reduced EMG unrectified and rectified p11-n21 peak-to-peak amplitude in Meniere’s affected ears than healthy individuals’ ears. Furthermore, found no significant (P > 0.05) differences between Meniere’s affected and unaffected ears for mVEMP response parameters.

Conclusion:
The present study findings suggested the impaired vestibulo-masseteric reflex pathway in individuals with definite Meniere’s disease. In future, mVEMP studies can be steered to understand the various aspects of pathophysiology mechanism of peripheral vestibular disorders.
MISHA-Random Adaptive Marathi Sentence in Noise (M-RAMSIN) Test: A New Tool for Assessment of Speech Perception in Noise for Marathi-speaking Adults
Authors: Vanaja C. S. , Valame Deepa Aniket , Nandurkar Aparna Nitin , Bantwal Anuradha Rajeev , Khan Shabnam 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction:
There is a dearth of standardized recorded tests for the assessment of speech-in-noise in Marathi. This study aims to fill this lacuna by developing a computerized Marathi open-set sentence-in-noise test; to investigate the significance of the difference between signal-to-noise ratio-50 (SNR-50) of adults with hearing loss (AWHL) and adults with normal hearing sensitivity (AWNH); and to investigate the difference between the aided versus unaided SNR-50 in AWHL.

Method:
A multi-centric study was conducted to develop normative data for SNR-50 in 130 AWNH using MISHA-Random Adaptive Marathi Sentence in Noise (M-RAMSIN). SNR-50 was compared in AWHL and their age-matched controls, and SNR loss was determined. Thirty AWHL were tested for SNR-50 in unaided and aided conditions to determine if there was a significant difference in the two conditions.

Results:
Normative values for SNR-50 under headphones and in sound field were 2 dB and 0 dB, respectively. There was a significant difference in SNR-50 of AWNH and AWHL. The median SNR loss of AWHL was 6 dB. There was a low positive correlation between SNR-50 and audiometric thresholds in AWHL. Aided SNR-50 was significantly better than the unaided SNR-50 in AWHL. Aided SNR-50 was better with binaural hearing aids than monaural hearing aids.

Conclusion:
M-RAMSIN is time efficient and reliable tool with good construct validity since it documented the difference in performance of AWNH and AWHL. Poor correlation of SNR-50 with audiometric thresholds signifies the differential effects of SNHL on audibility and distortional effects. The test can document the benefit from hearing aid fitting; thus has the potential to be incorporated into the hearing aid validation process for Marathi-speaking AWHL.
Soft-tissue augmentation for increasing keratinized tissue around dental implants: A systematic review
Authors: Zafar Farjad , Riaz Maryam , Ahmed Rafay , Kumar Rahul 
Published: January 2025

Background:
This systematic review aims to comprehensively assess the efficacy of soft-tissue augmentation procedures in enhancing the width of keratinized mucosa (KM) surrounding implants with compromised soft-tissue status.

Materials and Methods:
A thorough search was conducted on MEDLINE through PubMed and EMBASE via Ovid, supplemented by manual article searches. Inclusion criteria comprised human studies published in English within the past decade (up to July 2023), focusing on soft-tissue grafting techniques for augmenting keratinized mucosal width. The Joanna Briggs Institute critical appraisal tools were employed to evaluate the risk of bias in selected studies.

Results:
The review includes 27 studies, comprising nine prospective clinical studies, 13 randomized controlled trials (RCTs), and 5 case series. Notably, interventions demonstrated an augmented KM ranging from 0.89 mm to 7.7 mm. Optimal outcomes were observed with apically positioned partial-thickness flaps and vestibuloplasty (VP) utilizing xenogeneic collagen matrix (XCM) or free gingival graft (FGG). However, heterogeneity in study designs precluded meta-analysis.

Conclusion:
Despite the limitations, this study emphasizes the potential to augment KM width through apically positioned partial-thickness flaps and VP techniques employing XCM or FGG. Further RCTs with extended follow-up are needed to refine treatment approaches, improve outcomes, and address gaps in understanding graft integration mechanisms and strategies to minimize graft shrinkage.
Effectiveness of vestibular incision subperiosteal tunnel access technique in the treatment of multiple adjacent gingival recession defects: A systematic review
Authors: Tuli Prabhnoor , Kolte Abhay Pandurang , Kolte Rajashri Abhay , Lathiya Vrushali Nilesh 
Published: January 2025

Objective:
To investigate the effectiveness of Vestibular Incision Subperiosteal Tunnel Access (VISTA) technique over other root coverage (RC) procedures for treating Millers Class I and II multiple adjacent gingival recession defects (MAGRD).

Methods:
Patient, Intervention, Comparison, and Outcome question was established, and a literature review was carried out across PubMed, Cochrane Libraries, EMBASE, and hand-searched journals till April 2023 to identify the clinical research on the effectiveness of the VISTA Technique for RC procedures. Only randomized controlled trials (RCTs) with a minimum of 6 months’ follow-up were considered. The outcomes assessed were complete RC (CRC), width of keratinized gingiva, and gingival thickness.

Results:
A total of 30 articles were retrieved and ultimately 7 RCTs that met the inclusion criteria were incorporated into the systematic review. VISTA with biomaterials showed significant improvements in all the treatment outcomes over other RC procedures. Specifically, VISTA + subepithelial connective tissue graft (CTG)/CTG achieved an average CRC of 93.95%, along with significant increase in other parameters. In addition, biomaterials such as platelet concentrates, collagen membrane, Bioguide enhanced GEM21S, and Acellular dermal matrix proved viable alternatives producing similar outcomes.

Conclusion:
VISTA technique is an effective procedure for treating MAGRD in terms of achieving CRC over other RC procedures. In addition, the use of biomaterials further enhances the treatment outcomes.
Clinical evaluation of platelet rich fibrin as barrier membrane in treatment of grade II furcation defects
Authors: Harshavardhana B. , Gupta Nitin , Vantary Spandana Reddy , Krishna Ankit 
Published: January 2025

Background and Objectives:
Various guided tissue regenerative procedures have been used in treatment of furcation defects. A combination of various graft materials and barrier membranes have been used over a period of time. The present study was designed to test whether autologous platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) can be effectively used as a barrier membrane along with porous hydroxyapatite (HA) bone graft in the treatment of Grade II furcation defects.

Materials and Methods:
The present study was a split-mouth design, in which a total of thirty patients with bilateral grade II furcation defects in the mandibular molars were selected. On the control side, the furcation defect was treated using only HA bone graft and in the test side, the furcation defect was treated using a combination of HA bone graft and PRF as barrier membrane. The clinical and radiological parameters were recorded presurgically, postsurgical at 3 and 6 months, respectively, and the results were statistically analyzed and compared.

Results:
The furcation defects treated in the test side showed better healing and bone fill when compared to control side. The clinical parameters of the test and control sides when compared were found to be statistically significant.

Conclusion:
PRF can be effectively used as barrier membrane along with a graft material thus enhancing the regenerative potential of the graft material while regenerating the lost periodontal tissue in Grade II furcation defects.
Isolation, identification, and quantification of Prevotella intermedia and Prevotella nigrescens in subgingival plaque samples of periodontally healthy and chronic periodontitis patients through chromogenic in situ hybridization
Authors: Kotrashetti Vijayalakshmi Sharadindu , Bhat Kishore Gajanan , Kumbar Vijay Mahadev , Naik Sachita Shrikant 
Published: January 2025

Background:
The genus Prevotella comprising over 50 identified species is a normal commensal of the oral cavity. The commonly studied species are Prevotella intermedia (PI) and Prevotella nigrescens (PN). The molecular technique, used for isolating and identifying these species, requires specialized equipment, making them not feasible in a standard laboratory. Chromogenic in situ hybridization (CISH) can be performed in routine laboratory and is economical and less time-consuming. Hence, the aim of this study was to isolate, identify, and quantify PI and PN from subgingival plaque samples of chronic periodontitis (CP) and periodontally healthy individuals through CISH.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 100 individuals in the age group of 20–70 years (50 CP and 50 healthy individuals) were considered. Detailed demographic data were obtained from both the groups. Subgingival plaque was collected from the individuals and transferred to reduced transport media and sent to the laboratory for CISH staining. The samples were fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde and then smeared on gelatin-coated slides. The slides were stained using a specific oligonucleotide probe for PI and PN and then subjected to streptavidin-biotinylated horseradish peroxidase complex. The slides were analyzed for bacilli under a light microscope at ×100 magnification for identification and quantification.

Results:
The number of positive cases for PI was higher in CP (54%) compared to healthy (46%), whereas in PN, the number of positive cases was higher in healthy (66%) compared to CP (54%). When grades of periodontitis were considered, a number of positive cases were higher in percentage with an increase in grade of periodontitis. Quantification of the bacilli showed a mean score of 23 and 33 for PI and PN, respectively, in the healthy group, and a score of 27 for both PI and PN in the CP group.

Conclusion:
PI appears to have a role in CP when compared to PN based on the quantification of the bacilli in healthy subjects, which showed a decreased PI score and increased PN score. CISH appears to be one of the promising diagnostic tools for the identification of oral bacteria, as it is simple, less time-consuming, accurate, and specific for the identification of microbes.
Serum Catestatin Levels in Pre-eclampsia and Normotensive Pregnancy
Authors: Owolabi Ayodeji Oluwaseun , Kasso Terhemen 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy is a potentially grave threat to maternal and infant health. The aetiopathogenesis of pre-eclampsia has been proposed using several theories. Endogenously produced catestatin is a novel regulator of cardiac function and blood pressure with a possible role in understanding the disease.

Aim:
The aim of the study was to compare serum catestatin levels in pregnancy complicated by preeclampsia and normotensive pregnant women.

Methodology:
The study was an analytical cross-sectional study amongst 50 women with preeclampsia and 50 normotensive pregnant women. The two groups were matched for maternal age, body mass index and gestational age. Their blood samples were analysed for catestatin level using enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay.

Results:
The mean serum catestatin in pre-eclamptic participants was 3.9 ± 1.9 ng/ml and that of the normotensive arm was 3.3 ± 1.9 ng/ml (P = 0.102).

Conclusion:
The mean catestatin level amongst normotensive pregnant women and those with preeclampsia showed no significant difference.
Reasons for Discharge against Medical Advice at the Accident and Emergency Department of a Tertiary Hospital in Port Harcourt
Authors: Buowari Dabota Yvonne , Ikpae Barile Edward 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Introduction:
Patients may at any time discontinue treatment. This is known by different names such as discharge against medical advice (DAMA) and sign against medical advice. They pose a risk to the physician and can be a source of litigation.

Methodology:
This is a cross-sectional study conducted at the Accident and Emergency Department of the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital located in southern Nigeria. The data were collected over 34 months.

Results:
There are 990 study participants with 533 (53.8%) males. The number of patients that absconded is 258 (26.1%), 51 (5.2%) left before they were attended to, 7 (0.7%) left during physical examination and 2 (0.2%) left during history taking. For the reason to DAMA, no reason was given by the majority of the participants 242 (35.6%). The most common reasons are financial constraints 84 (12.4%), seeking the services of a traditional bone setter 56 (8.2%) and improved clinical state 52 (7.7%).

Conclusion:
The reasons for DAMA ranged from patient factors, health worker factors and health facility environment factors. Patients need to understand the reason for their actions. There needs to be enlightenment of the populace on DAMA.
Success Stories as Essential Tool for Tuberculosis Awareness Creation on Social Media: A Case Study of KNCV Nigeria
Authors: Kene-Eneh Onyinye , Odume Bethrand , Ogbudebe Chidubem , Chukwuogo Ogoamaka , Nongo Debby , Obinna-Nnadi Amarachi , Dim Cyril , Adebari Jumoke , Anyaike Chukwuma 
Published: January 2025

Abstract

Background:
In 2022, KNCV Nigeria’s social media messaging strategy leading up to World Tuberculosis Day (WTBD) shifted from organisational stories to success stories.

Objective:
The objective of this study was to compare the impacts of the pre-WTBD social media messages used before 2022 (organisational stories) with the type used in 2022 (success stories).

Materials and Methods:
The reach and engagement of the KNCV Nigeria pre-WTBD organisational stories for 2021 and success stories for 2022 were retrieved from Facebook and Instagram and compared.

Results:
The reach of the success stories was 18,297 persons while that of organisational stories was 7817 persons. Furthermore, the overall engagement of 795 in 2022 was significantly higher than 267 in 2021 (P < 0.001).

Conclusion:
KNCV Nigeria’s pre-WTBD success stories reached a significantly larger audience and generated higher engagement on social media organisational stories.
“MADRE TRABAJADORA Y DEFENSORA DE LA PATRIA”: CIRCULACIÓN DE DISCURSO MATERNALISTA Y PATRIOTA AL INTERIOR DEL PROGRAMA DE EMPLEO MÍNIMO DEL GRAN CONCEPCIÓN. CHILE (1975-1985)
Authors: Inostroza Retamal Gina Ivonne 
Published: January 2025

Este artículo tiene por objetivo es identificar la influencia del PEM en las mujeres beneficiarias, a nivel de discursos normativos y valórico tanto en el reforzamiento de identidades de género ligadas a la división sexual del trabajo tradicional, como en la calidad de sujetos activos en la instalación y legitimación del gobierno militar entre 1975-1985 en el Gran Concepción. A nivel metodológico fueron utilizados los relatos de tres militantes de izquierda del Gran Concepción, obtenidos a través de entrevistas realizadas en el marco de nuestra tesis doctoral, cuya investigación utilizó una muestra intencional. En forma paralela se revisaron publicaciones periódicas de Concepción: El Sur (Concepción) y Diario Color (Concepción) entre los años 1975 a 1985 (noticias contingentes, columnas de opinión y entrevistas a personeros de gobierno de la época). Constatamos que a nivel de las comunas del Gran Concepción las instituciones de CEMA-Chile y SNM en los procesos de capacitación (talleres laborales) dirigidos a las participantes del PEM, siguieron los lineamientos nacionales sustentados en un discurso de género conservador con énfasis en ideales patriotas, cuya base fue ensalzar una identidad de madre sacrificada y abnegada, tensionando las autopercepciones de algunas mujeres que contaban con trayectorias laborales y sociopolíticas asociadas a una cultura de izquierda.
GÉNERO Y POLÍTICA EN LA MOVILIZACIÓN DE MUJERES CONTRA LA UNIDAD POPULAR Y EN EL DISCURSO PÚBLICO DE LA DICTADURA EN CHILE
Authors: Godoy Ramos Carmen Gloria 
Published: January 2025

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar las ideas sobre género y política de mujeres opositoras al gobierno de la Unidad Popular, para contrastarlas con el discurso público de la junta militar que apelaba al nacionalismo, la mujer madre y la domesticidad femenina. Las preguntas que guían la reflexión apuntan a la representación que la junta militar hace de la movilización contra la Unidad Popular, la legitimidad que se otorga a la participación de las mujeres en temas de interés público y cómo contrasta con la subjetividad femenina que emerge desde el discurso oficial y los “organismos femeninos” en los primeros años de la dictadura. A partir de la revisión, sistematización y análisis de fuentes documentales primarias y secundarias que incluyen prensa, documentos oficiales y relatos testimoniales, entre otros, se evidencia que las mujeres que se mostraban como líderes del movimiento y tenían alguna figuración pública -varias de ellas profesionales- desarrollaron un discurso o plasmaron sus ideas en artículos de prensa y/o textos testimoniales apelando a ideas políticas y elaborando su propia experiencia. Al mismo tiempo, rechazaban ideas consideradas como “feministas” o “liberacionistas” y mediante su acción organizada y aparentemente rupturista no reivindicaron derechos de las mujeres, sino un deber moral en su rol de mujeres-madres que, en la práctica, operó como un recurso estratégico para el mantenimiento del orden patriarcal que desplazó su acción política.