Commentary
The role of spirituality and chaplains in health care
JOSEPH P. CHACKO AND KATHERINE PIDERMAN
Drs. Paul Mueller, David Plevak and Teresa Rummans found that in their work as physicians, patients often ask existential questions, such as, "Why is this happening to me?" They also found that many of their patients rely on their religion and spirituality to cope with illness.1 In order to help these patients, many Mayo Clinic physicians and other health care providers rely on their chaplain colleagues.
Editorial
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME
NS. SREEDEVI
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a gynecological condition for which the knowledge base is rapidly growing. PCOS is considered to be an endocrinological disorder characterized by menstrual irregularities, anovulatory infertility, obesity, hirsuitism, and acne. Several developments have led to agreement on definition, pathophysiology, treatment, and possible health consequences of PCOS.....
Special Section: Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Prevalence of Polycysic Ovary Syndrome among students of a teaching collegiate hospital
VIJAYAN CP AND SONIA A
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a very common endocrine disorder encountered in women and is associated with problems, such as menstrual irregularities;.
- Adolescent Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
SHEILA BALAKRISHNAN
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is the most frequent endocrinopathy in women and is now being increasingly met with in adolescents.
- Long term consequences of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome
SANGEETHA MENON
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) is emerging as a common problem among adolescents today. Its immediate problems range...
- Insulin paradox and Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: implications on mechanism and pathogenesis
MEERA KRISHNA B. AND MALINI LALORAYA
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Polycystic ovarian syndrome is a part of the most rampant metabolic syndrome experienced by women in their reproductive age. PCOS is characterized by hyperandrogenemia, oligo/anovulation and polycystic ovaries.
- Transfusion related acute lung injury in multiparous women: two case scenarios
DEEPTHY BALAKRISHNAN, P. RADHAKRISHNAN, ANITHA BALAKRISHNAN AND SUJATHA Y
Transfusion related acute lung injury (TRALI) is defined as acute lung injury occurring during or within 6 hours of transfusion with clear temporal relationship to transfusion.
Opinion
A national public heatlh plan for infertility in India
SATHY M PILLAI
The modern society does not consider
economic development alone as the
indicator of societal and human progress.
Apart from economic growth, education,
health, housing & freedom are also sectors
of life taken into account as indicators for
establishing the societal wellness &
development.Thus health is a major factor
in the social development index.
Health is defined as physical, mental &
social well-being; not merely the absence of
disease or disability. It should not only
include the presence of cultural and
economic well being, but also domestic wellbeing.
Review
Golden proportion in denture esthetics
MEENU MERRY C. PAUL AND SANU TOM ABRAHAM
Esthetic dental treatment involves artistic and subjective components designed to create the illusion of beauty. Scientific analysis of beautiful smiles has shown that the principle of golden proportion can be systematically applied to evaluate and improve dental esthetics in predictable ways. The golden proportion mathematically denotes that the ratio
Techniques
Hollow partial denture with hollow bulb Obturator, a novel technique for rehabilitation of post-maxillectomy defect
J VENGATESH KUMAR, S ANILKUMAR, S LYLAJAM
Rehabilitation of hemimaxillectomy patients can be challenging. The obturator is a prosthesis commonly used as an effective means for rehabilitating hemimaxillectomy patients. The size and location of the defect usually influences the extent of impairment and..
Original Article
Occupational and environmental risk factors of Leptospirosis – a case control study in a tertiary care setting in Kerala, India
REKHA RACHEL PHILIP, INDU PS, ANISH TS, SHRINIVASA BM, TEENA MARY JOY, SUJINA CM
Context: In the recent past, the incidence of leptospirosis has been showing sudden upsurges in Kerala. Comprehensive understanding of the determinants of leptospirosis will give insight for planning effective strategies for prevention and control of this disease.
Aim: The aim of the study was to identify the environmental, behavioral and occupational determinants of leptospirosis.
etting and design: A hospital based case control study was carried out in Medical College hospital at Thiruvananthapuram.
Estimation of trace elements in sound and carious enamel of primary teeth by atomic emission spectrometry
FAIZAL C PEEDIKAYIL , SURESH KUMAR V, MALARKODI THANGAVELU
This study was aimed at estimating the concentrations of six elements namely aluminium, barium, copper, manganese, strontium, and zinc in the enamel of deciduous normal and carious teeth and to relate the element concentrations to the sex of the individual by using atomic emission spectrometry. Our results showed that the sound enamel contains more strontium than the carious enamel. Carious enamel contains more of barium, manganese, copper, and zinc than the normal enamel, with zinc and strontium occurring in high concentrations and copper, manganese, and barium occurring in low concentrations in the..
A comparative evaluation of post traumatic periodontal ligament cell viability using four different storage media – an in vitro study
OMAR SUNIL L, DEVADATHAN A, JOSE JACOB, JOSEY MATHEW, IGNATIUS REX
Maintaining the viability of the periodontal ligament cells is the key to success following replantation. The purpose of this study was to evaluate Tender Coconut Water, ....
Technology
Biomimetic Endodontics: barriers and strategies
JOJO KOTTOOR
Biomaterials used in the medical field lack the ability to integrate with biological systems through a cellular pathway. Conversely, biomimetic materials transcend the regular biomaterial in utility and will suitably perform the functions of the biological molecule that needs to be replaced.