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<![CDATA[Morphology of Palatal Rugae in Various Sagittal Skeletal Malocclusions in Kerala Population- A Retrospective Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Crystal Runa Soans1, Azhar Mohammed2, Murali PS1, Mcqueen Mendonca3, Prajwal Shetty3, VartikaKumari4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2693
<![CDATA[The present study was designed evaluate the structural morphology of palatal rugae in Kerala orthodonticsubjects with varying Sagittal Skeletal Malocclusions. Pretreatment maxillary casts of 105 patients wereanalyzed for rugae patterns qualitatively and quantitatively using modified Thomas and Kotze classification.The data were statistically analyzed. According to the Fishers exact test, the most common type of rugaepattern in all the groups (Class I, Class II, and Class III) were observed to be wavy followed by curved.Skeletal Class III had the highest number of straight rugae 71.4% among the three groups which wasstatistically significant. Direction of rugal alignment was horizontal and droplet-shaped incisive papillawas identified among different skeletal dysplasia groups.Palatal ruage may serve as valuable indicators forpopulation identification and help in facial reconstructions through their association with varying skeletalmalocclusions.]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis of Hospital Deaths at Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital ]]>
<![CDATA[Jeeveswararao Bagadi1 , Srinivasulu Pothireddy2 Sujan Kumar Mohanthy3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2694
<![CDATA[Recording of Death and its causes constitute an important component of health information system. The study was conducted on 90 hospital deaths during the period of six months from July-December of 2017, at Great Eastern Medical School and Hospital. Males more than 60 years of age group were the major victims in our study. Improving primary health care facilities in rural areas may reduce the Mortality and Morbidity.]]>
<![CDATA[Study of Fingerprints in Relation to Dental Caries ]]>
<![CDATA[Maitrayee Dutta Swargiary1, Bhanukul Barman2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Fingerprints of 40 individuals of age group 4-18 years were sampled from Agyaram Kherbari L.P. School, D. L. P School and J.N. M. E school (Dhubri District) to study the pattern of fingerprints and their relation with dental caries as they may be associated with the disease and serve as a predictor for early detection of it. Analysis was carried out in the affected individuals and it was found that the per centage of ulnar loop is highest (23.75%) in females and also in males (19.7%) and per centage of lateral loop is lowest (1.25% and 1.24%), whereas the control had more per centage of ulnar loop in both males and females. The study shows an association of dermatoglyphic pattern of fingerprints and prevalence of dental caries.]]>
<![CDATA[Trends & Pattern in Unnatural Female Death Cases Due to Burn: A One Year Retrospective Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Manjit Nayak1, Saumil Merchant2, Kalpesh Shah3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Burns are the injuries that are produced by application of dry heat such as flame, radiant heat or some heated soiled substance like metal or glass from the surface of the body resulting in tissue destruction. According to WHO estimates about 2,65,000 deaths occur each year from fires alone globally, with more deaths from scalds, electrical burns, and other forms of burns for which data are not available. The majority of these deaths occur in low- and middle-income countries, with almost half occur in the WHO South-East Asia Region. In India around 7 million people suffer from burn injuries each year with 1.4 lakh deaths and 2.4 lakh people suffer with disability. Burn death rates have been decreasing in high income countries.1Burn injury are higher in females than males. The higher risk for females is associated with open fire cooking, or unsafe cook stoves, loose clothing. Self-directed or interpersonal violence is also a factor for burn injuries. The present study is retrospective study which was carried out in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology at B. J. Medical College and Civil Hospital, Ahmedabad during the period from January 2018 to December 2018 to determine trends & pattern in unnatural female death due to burns cases and their practical approach to shrinkage the incidence of female burns cases as much as possible. In study we come across some particularized factor which exaggerated the recent condition in the society. The various facets are investigated and conferred in specifics.]]>
<![CDATA[Effectiveness of Structured Exercise Programme Versus Elastic Band Exercie on Individuals with Rounded Shoulder ]]>
<![CDATA[Geetan Manoj Pathak1 , Khushboo Chotai2 , Smita Patil3 , Amrutkuvar Rayjade4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2697
<![CDATA[Background: Rounded shoulder is a common postural abnormality in young adults due to abnormal posture adaptation while working. It may lead to decrease in thoracic mobility and increase in intradiscal pressure. In severe cases breathing problem may occur due to changes in the anterio-posterior diameter. Few studies have shown the effect of elastic band exercise on rounded shoulder to improve the postural alignment. Shoulder stabilization exercises and pectoralis minor stretching is also effective in rounded shoulder. In these study structured exercise were use to correct the rounded shoulder posture and to prevent the further complication. Objective: To find out the effectiveness of structured exercise programme on subjects with rounded shoulder. Material and method: In this pre-post intervention study 32 individuals with rounded shoulders were included. They were randomly divided into 2 groups with 16 individuals in each group. Group A were treated with structured exercises and Group B were treated with elastic band exercises for 4 weeks. After pre-post assessment, data was analysed with the help of appropriate statistical methods. Results: According to the statistical analysis there is significant decrease in measurement of rounded shoulder in both Group A and Group B with p value <0.0010 and <0.0001 respectively. Conclusion: Structured exercise and elastic band exercises both are equally effective in improving the rounded shoulders.]]>
<![CDATA[Effectiveness of Cognitive Therapy in Post-Menopausal Women ]]>
<![CDATA[Mrunal V Ghangrekar1, Trupti Yadav2, Amrutkuvar Jadhav3, Smita Patil4]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2699
<![CDATA[Objective: To find the effectiveness of cognitive therapy in post-menopausal women. Method: The study group consisted of 50 post-menopausal women, aged between 45-65 years, screening of 100 women was done and 50 women having cognitive changes and fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected. They were given exercises for 4 weeks,4 times per week and pre-post result were calculated on the basis of attention, memory, anxiety and depression. The scores were measured by using mini mental scale, mood scale and Hamilton depression rating scale. Conclusion: The results demonstrated that there is statistically extremely significant difference in cognitive changes in post menopausal women. (p >0.0001)]]>
<![CDATA[To Assess Dentist Knowledge About Lipid Treatment of Local Anesthetic Systemic Toxicity ]]>
<![CDATA[Nitin Bhagat1, Rohit Sharma2, Siddharth Rawat2, Sheikh Abrar3,Singh Priyanka Jaiprakash3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2701
<![CDATA[Background: The present study was conducted to assess dentist knowledge about lipid treatment of local anesthetic systemic toxicity. Materials & Method: This study was conducted on 260 dentists of both genders. All were provided with a questionnaire. Information regarding LAST, signs of LAST they encountered and treatments for LAST, the length of professional experience, training on local anesthesia, LAs used most often, side effects seen most often were recorded. Results: Out of 260 dentists, 140 were male and 120 were female. 0-5 years experience was seen in 20, 5-10 in 70, 10-15 years in 50 and >15 years in 120 dentists. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 62% had no idea of lipid treatment, 23% had heard but did not have enough knowledge of it, 13% had read an article about lipid treatment and 2% knew how to use lipid treatment. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). 85% had never seen LA toxicity, 12% had not use lipid treatment in local anesthesia toxicity and 3% had use lipid treatment in local anesthesia toxicity. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Authors suggested that dentists must be aware of LA toxicity and knowledge of how to treat it.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of Medico- Legal Awareness of Practicing Obstetricians and Gynecologists ]]>
<![CDATA[Ajay V Patil1, Rajendra Bangal2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: In the care of suffering the medical professionals need scientific knowledge, technical skill, moral understanding of profession and awareness about the relevant laws of the land. The present study was conducted to assess medico- legal awareness of practicing obstetricians and gynecologists. Materials & Method: The present study was conducted on 156 gynecologist. All were provided with standard questionnaire consisting of ten questions was given to them and their response was collected. Results: Age group 30-45 years had 30, 35-40 years had 45, 40-45 years had 50 and >45 years had 31 subjects. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Questionnaire used was promptness in examination of victim of sexual assault, procedure related to Death Certification in MLCs, evidence Preservation in rape cases, awareness of Laws related to Obst.& Gynac Practice, real Causes of the Negligence Complaints, Awareness Regarding the provisions of PCPNDT Act and awareness about need of examining genuine MLCs. Most of the subjects was aware. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Most of the gynecologist had sufficient awareness regarding medico- legal issues.]]>
<![CDATA[Profile of Deaths Due to Poisoning: Autopsied at Ssims & Rc - A Cross Sectional Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Anand Patil1, Rakesh M Marigoudar2, Vijayakumar B. Jatti3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Poisoning is an important health problem in every country of the world and it is a known fact that the incidence of poisoning in India is highest and it is estimated that more than 50,000 people die every year from poisoning1. Poisoning affects all age groups from infants to seniors, but poisoning in teens and adults are more serious and it contributes to morbidity and mortality. Due to easy accessibility of poisons and lack of awareness, self-poisoning deaths are more common. In most of the poisoning deaths, the poison consumed was unknown at the time of autopsy but Forensic Science Laboratory plays a vital role in detection of poison. With this background, the present study has been carried out to determine the profile of poisoning cases, autopsied at SSIMS&RC, DAVANGERE, KARNATAKA. The study revealed that more number of poisoning is seen in males (62.3%) as compare to females (37.7%). Common age group affected is 21 to 30 years, followed by 31 to 40 years and least in 41 to 50 years. Agriculture group is commonly affected, followed by unemployed and least in government employees. Majority of victims belongs to lower socioeconomic group (84%). The suicidal deaths by poisoning (97%) being highest followed by homicidal and accidental.]]>
<![CDATA[Scope of Periodontium in Forensic Science ]]>
<![CDATA[Gayathri S1, Gomathi M2, Nandhini V3, Sumathi H R4, Geetha T5, Dona Samm2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 2 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i2.2705
<![CDATA[Forensic odontology is the application of dental knowledge in forensic science in identification of victims during criminal justice. This article highlights the important role of gingiva and the surrounding periodontal structures in forensic field. Evidence can be collected only with proper documentation of the dental records. The importance of dental records plays a key role not only in identification but also in terms of dental malpractice or in insurance claim. Recent studies have established ante mortem and postmortem changes in gingival and periodontal tissues. Thus periodontitics has a scope in forensic odontology.]]>
