Health Sciences

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.

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.

Background: Early detection of wound discharge at operative site and its complications is very important to prevent morbidity associated with it. The aim of our research was to find out the important role of procalcitonin in predicting early wound complications at surgical site. We found out that at a cut off level of 30 pg/ml, serum procalcitonin can predict wound complication with sensitivity of 65.5% and specificity of 98.8%. Materials and Methods: Patients of all age groups who had undergone orthopaedic surgery were prospectively included in this study.

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.

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.

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: To examine depression level of women diagnosed with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and to compare these with glucose-tolerant (GT) women at similar stages of pregnancy. Research Design and Methods: Prospective longitudinal study conducted on 50 women with GDM and 50 NGDM women at 24 – 36 weeks of pregnancy. We are depended on Beck depression Scale the Arabic version. Results: Women with GDM, compared with GT women, depression scales, older,with low income, illiterate, and high BMI.

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.

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.

Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis L.) is an important medicinal plant in herbal medicine. The main constituent of the essential oil of the plant is citral (geranial and neral), citronellal and geraniol. Lemon balm has been traditionally used for different medical purposes as tonic, antispasmodic, carmiative, diaphoretic, surgical dressing for wounds, sedative-hypnotic strengthening the memory and headache. Lemon balm is also used as flavouring in ice cream and herbal teas, often in combination with other herbs such as spearmint. It is also frequently paired with fruit dishes or candies.