Health Sciences

BACKGROUND and OBJECTIVES: The Physical Fitness index measures the physical fitness for Muscular work & the ability to recover from the work. The present study was undertaken to assess the physical fitness index using Modified Harvard Step Test in young adult in the age group of 17 to 24 years with varying degree of physical activities. METHOD: Cross sectional study was done on 105 physiotherapy students and Physical Fitness Index was measured using Modified Harvard step test. DATA ANALYSIS: Statistical analysis was done using discriptive analysis and Chi square test.

INTRODUCTION: The diversity of procedures for obtaining platelet and plasmatic growth factors, the absence of control in most of them and the growing field of clinical application, makes them necessary methods adequately structured, documented, controlled and tested, playable by any author.

Improper design involving the intaglio surfaces of the pontics can lead to food impaction, plaque accumulation and a subsequent severe inflammatory tissue response. Proper choice of pontic material and design is a crucial determinant ensuring clinical success of fixed partial dentures. This article elucidates restorative and comprehensive management of pontic induced hyperplastic gingival enlargement.

Objective: The prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients with type 1 diabetes is two to threefold higher than in the general population and occurrence of thyroid dysfunction is often diagnosed late in type 1diabetic population. Our aim is to determine the natural history of thyroid dysfunction in Indian patients with type 1 diabetes. Methods: Sixty type 1 diabetic patients were recruited in the study from the diabetic clinic attached with S.P. Medical College, Bikaner.

Oral health affects the general health, well-being, education and development of an individual and their families and diminishes the quality of life. This study was intended to identify dental hygiene related knowledge and perceived practices among student nurses, to correlate between knowledge and perceived practices and associate knowledge and perceived practices with selected socio-demographic variables.

Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic relapsing and remitting inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract that affects the large bowel. Currently, there is no single test that allows the diagnosis of UC with acceptable sensitivity and specificity. Clinical and laboratory parameters are helpful in monitoring disease activity. Aim of the work: Was to evaluate the validity of Ulcerative Colitis Endoscopic Index of Severity (UCEIS) in the evaluation of Ulcerative Colitis.

Oligohydramnios is one of the common complications diagnosed more frequently these days due to usage of ultrasonography. The aims of the study are to study the maternal and fet al., effects of Oligohydramnios, to evaluate the causes Oligohydramnios, to evaluate the perinatal morbidity and mortality Material and Methods: The study was conducted in Santhiram medical college, in rural area of nandyal from January 2014 to June 2015 after satisfying inclusion and exclusion criteria. 100 cases of Oligohydramnios were randomly selected. Borderline Oligohydramnios are monitored by f et al.

Background: Patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) form an important subset of patients with chronic constipation. Evaluation of these patients has traditionally been difficult. Magnetic resonance defecography (MRD) is a very useful tool for the evaluation of these patients.

Obesity is one of emerging health problems of 21st century. World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared Obesity as one of top ten health risk in the world (2000) and this is because it increases the risk of life threatning conditions, including Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Hypertension, Heart disease, sleep disorders and many cancers and feeling of alienation from society. Young generation is prone to many medical disorders which are related to Obesity. Obesity is a growing serious medical condition that demands a preventive management.

Dyke- Davidoff- Masson syndrome [DDMS] is a rare clinical entity characterized by seizures , facial asymmetry, contralateral hemiparesis and mental retardation. The radiological features are cerebral hemiatrophy with homolateral hypertrophy of skull and sinuses. We are reporting a case of DDMS in a 2 years old female child who presented with right sided weakness , occasional episodes of seizures and delayed milestones.