Health Sciences

Introduction: The hepatitis E virus (HEV) is responsible for 60% of viral hepatitis during pregnancy with a mortality rate approaching 20%. This mortality rate increases with gestational age. In Burkina Faso, few epidemiological studies have been conducted on HEV. This study aimed to detect HEV in pregnant women and to study the risk factors associated with infection. Methods: A total of 179 pregnant women were recruited at Saint Camille hospital of Ouagadougou (HOSCO). Anti-HEV IgM and IgG detection tests were performed using the ELISA method.

Intra- oral fibrous overgrowths of the soft tissues are relatively common and may be benign reactive or neoplastic lesions. Among these localised fibrous growths Inflammatory fibroma has been found to be commonly occurring in the oral cavity. Inflammatory fibroma is a reactive focal fibrous hyperplasia caused by trauma or local irritation. This can be due to the irritants such as calculus, plaque, overhanging margins, dental appliances and trauma due to sharp cusp impinging on the mucosa.

Objective: Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) is a molecular technique whose accuracy is determined by the choice of the target DNA and definition of the primers within the DNA sequence. Thus, we evaluate the performance of different genes specific for mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in sputum samples obtained from suspected cases of pulmonary tuberculosis.

Aim: To assess the effect of Neurobics and Sanskar Remodelling in Diabetic management by, blood sugar, WHO-QOL and body mass index studies through an interventional study. Method: This was a intervention, nonrandomised , pre and post study, conducted in the Department of Physiology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha. The period of study was 1 year and study participants were diabetic patients and diabetic with hypertension patients aged between 15-90 years including both sexes. This was a non probability purposive sampling study.

In the present article, we introduce a Health Education instrument that stems from a refection on the lay knowledge, salutogenic habits and daily nutritional practices of modern women in our current society. We developed a guide aimed at modern women, where the different food groups and food hygiene and safety measures are addressed. The guide includes eleven original pictograms that help the reader to locate and look up specific issues.

The periapical tissues undergo changes during the progression of dental caries. In case of extensive bacterial invasion involving the pulp, apical periodontitis is typically the body's host response. In response to the injury, chemotaxis occurs. After the initiation of inflammation, macrophages, leukocytes and lymphocytes enter and comprises the bulk of periodontitis. Necrotic tissue within the pulp chamber and canals provide nutrients for pathogenic bacteria to grow and form a periapical lesion.

Aim: The aim of this study is to determine the awareness of fluoride containing tooth paste among the adult patients. Objective: The main objective is to know the patients knowledge about fluoride containing tooth paste and its benefits in prevention of caries. Background: The role of fluoride is well documented in the caries process when it is present in the oral cavity. This study helps in assessing patients knowledge about fluoride containing tooth paste and its effects in prevention.

The aim of the study is to assess the level of awareness of HPV vaccine and infection among the Indian women.The survey is conducted to evaluate participants own interest and barriers towards HPV vaccination and prevention of cervical cancer .The objectives of this study is to impart knowledge regarding cervical cancer and the vaccines available for it.

Aim: The aim of the study is to find out the most common oral habit prevalent in children. Background: Oral habits, especially if they persist beyond the preschool age, have been implicated as an important environmental etiological factor associated with the development of malocclusion. Prevention of the habit may help in eliminating the malocclusion. Early detection and elimination of the habit will go a long way in reducing and eliminating the incidence of malocclusion.

Background: Patients’ satisfaction and complication rates of removable partialdentures (RPDs) can affect patient acceptance and compliance in using RPDs. Aim: this study aims to determine complications and rate of failure of RPDs. Methodology: This study evaluated the complaint of 70 patients (42 males, 28 females), aged between 38-67 years, who were treated with acrylic removable partial denture and suffering from one or more problems related to failure of the RPD.