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<![CDATA[A Study of Awareness on Artificial Insemination among Medical College Students ]]>
<![CDATA[Shifa Shahina Nijamudeen1 , Dekal V2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10332
<![CDATA[Introduction: Artificial Insemination (AI) is the deliberate introduction of sperm into a female’s cervix or uterine cavity for the purpose of achieving a pregnancy through in vivo fertilization by means other than sexual intercourse. This is one among the methods of assisted reproductive technique. This study aims to find out the level of awareness about Artificial Insemination among medical students Materials and Method: This is a questionnaire-based study. A self-administered questionnaire in multiple choice format distributed among the medical students of Saveetha medical college. Total of 120 students, Forty students from each batch from second to final year were randomly chosen to participate in the the survey. Results: 120 medical students participated in the survey out of which 76.67% of students had adequate awareness on artificial insemination. 85% of students knew the correct definition of AI while 86.74% were able to correctly identify the techniques used for artificial insemination. Final years medical students had more awareness on artificial insemination than their junior colleagues, and 2nd years medical students had least awareness.Students have inadequate knowledge on the technical aspect of artifical insemination like storage of semen (21%, n-25) and the time duration of sperm viability (54%, n-65) etc. Students also having inadequate knowledge on the legal, social and psychological issues like donor selection, consent of the spouse and the importance of understanding between the partners on artificial insemination. Discussion: Most of the respondents knew about the basics of Artificial insemination with less awareness on its technical aspect, legal and ethical implications. Medical education have been a good source of information and the inclusion of Artificial Insemination as a form of infertility management in the curriculum of medical students could help in increasing awareness among students.]]>
<![CDATA[A Cross-Sectional Study of The Pattern of Cases of Deliberate Self-Harm in a Tertiary Care Hospital ]]>
<![CDATA[Shinto Devassy1 , Varghese P.S1]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10333
<![CDATA[Objective of the Study: To study the different methods used for DSH and precipitating factors Materials and Method: The present study was conducted in the department of emergency medicine in St John’s Hospital, Bengaluru. 337 individuals who were brought to the emergency department with an alleged history of DSH and were stable after medical management were selected for the study. Subjects were assessed using the structured questionnaire and a thorough history. Group differences for categorical variables were examined with fissure exact test. Results: Analysis revealed that 60.5% of DSH cases were in the age group of 18-30 years, 54.3% were females, 37.7% of family problems, 42.1% preferred drug over dosage, 10.7% in February and17.8% on Mondays. Interpretation & Conclusion: Young adults were the most vulnerable group. Singles outnumbered all others. Nuclear family and urbanization proved to be risk factors. Most of them attempted DSH because of family problems and most attempted at home. Drug overdose was the most preferred method.]]>
<![CDATA[Study of Profile on Juvenile criminals in Chennai ]]>
<![CDATA[Siddharth.R1, V.Dekal2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Juvenile delinquency is a serious offence and it is detrimental for the social order in any country .There is a trend of increase in juvenile crimes world-over, with more and more involvement of the youth in violent crimes. Chennai shows similar trends of increasing rate of violent crimes committed by the juveniles. It is a very serious concern for the district and solutions to end the problem need to be sought very carefully. Indian legal system and judiciary has responded to these trends and has brought some amendments in the laws pertaining to juvenile justice in India [1]. This paper aims at looking at the causes of juvenile delinquency and explanations in Chennai for the year 2016. The analysis of statistical data available at the CBCID office crime branch indicates increasing involvement of the juveniles in heinous crimes. Observation homes, Shelter homes have been started by the government for the sake of such offenders then also the rate is continuously increasing day by day. For delinquent juvenile we can say that Prevention is better than cure juveniles should be protected from going to the wrong path.]]>
<![CDATA[Characteristic Properties of «Enoant» Bioflavonoids in Alcoholic Liver ]]>
<![CDATA[Zakharova A.N1 ., Malev A.L.2 , Kaliberdenko V.B.3 , Shanmugaraj K4 , Keerthanaa B4]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10335
<![CDATA[At present, the question of the effectiveness of the use of bioflavonoids in the treatment of the alcoholic liver disease is of practical interest and attention from modern medicine. Aim of our research is to analyse the antioxidant properties of Enoant in alcoholic liver and to establish the ultra morphostructural changes in liver tissue. Materials and methods - assessment of changes in alcohol-impaired rat liver were studied before and after administration of Enoant bioflavonoid concentrate. Results - The positive effect of “Enoant” is explained by the antioxidant properties of bioflavonoids, their ability to reduce peroxidation of proteins, stimulate reparative processes, activate protein synthesis and enhance the system of antioxidant protection of hepatocytes. All this allows to attribute the concentrate of bioflavonoids “Enoant” to highly active hepatoprotectors and is of practical interest at all stages of treatment of patients with different stages of liver lesions.]]>
<![CDATA[Effectiveness of Occular Muscle Exercises on Myopic Individuals with Forward Head Posture ]]>
<![CDATA[Shradha Patel1 , Trupti Yadav2 , Amrutkuvar Pawar2 , Radhika chintamani2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10336
<![CDATA[Background: The dependence of today’s younger generation on technology is increasing and the work hours spent by professionals in front of computer screens are also increasing. These are the leading causes of myopia. Task related postural adaptation may also cause myopia. However, very few if any people suffering from myopia are being referred to a physiotherapist. There is positive effect of ocular muscle exercises on increasing visual acuity and decreasing stress on the ocular muscles. Objective: The objective of this study was to find out the effect of ocular muscle exercises on myopic individuals with forward head posture. Method: There were total 46 subjects who were willing participants of this study. They were divided in two groups one excremental who received exercises while other was control. Pre intervention and post intervention postural assessment were taken and analysed. Result: There was a significant effect of the ocular exercises on craniovertebral angle of these myopic individuals compared control group (p = 0.0219). Its effect on forward shoulder angle was not quite significant (p = 0.0619). Conclusion: Ocular exercises are not quite effective in improving forward head posture.]]>
<![CDATA[An Autopsy Based Study of Sexual Dimorphism of Adult Human Sterna ]]>
<![CDATA[Bhumesh Darade1 , Pawan Sabale2 , Shailesh Mohite3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10337
<![CDATA[Creation of an individual’s biological profile is of extreme importance and depends on age, sex and stature. The cranial and pelvic bones are important in identifying the sex of an individual. However, loss of complete bones or bones getting destroyed renders it impossible to use them for such estimations. However, since such sex-specific bones are hard to find at each and every scene, forensic experts are left with no choice but to depend on less sexually dimorphic elements of the human skeleton such as the sternum. This study was conducted in subjects that were subjected to medicolegal autopsy. The deceased aged 18 years and above, of either sex, were included in study. The deceased with evidence of trauma and surgery to the anterior chest wall, generalized bone diseases, observable deformities over the sternum were excluded. The analysis of 300 sterna was carried out to study sexual dimorphism in sternum using different parameters such as width of suprasternal notch, width of sternum at level of fourth rib, posterior curved length of sternum, manubrio-corpus index and length of sternum.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Jack Knife Stretching Versus Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (Hold Relax) Stretching Technique in Asymptomatic Individuals with Hamstring Tightness: A Randomized Clinical Trial ]]>
<![CDATA[Amruta Kabra1, Kajal Salekar2, Tanvi Kalanekar3, Kajal Salekar2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Study is to compare the effectiveness of Jack knife stretching and Proprioceptive Neuromuscular Facilitation (PNF) stretching Technique in asymptomatic individuals with hamstring tightness. Aims and Objectives : 1. To study the effect of jack-knife stretching on the individuals with asymptomatic hamstring tightness in terms of Active knee extension test, finger to floor, passive SLR and LEFS Questionnaire.2.To Study the effect of PNF stretching on individuals with asymptomatic hamstring tightness. 3.To compare the effect of Jack knife and PNF stretching in individuals with hamstring tightness. Material and Method: Ethical approval was obtained. 56 healthy subjects were assigned into two groups. PNF (hold relax) stretching technique was given to the Group A and Group B received Jack Knife stretching. Active knee extension test, Finger to floor test, Passive single leg raise test and Lower extremity functional scale these parameters were measured . Results: Intra-group comparison for all the outcome measures in both the groups showed statistical significance. Inter-group comparison for all the outcome measures for both the groups had differences but showed statistical significance. Group B Jack knife stretching was more effective than group A PNF (hold relax) stretching. Conclusion: The present study results indicate that to increase hamstring flexibility both the treatment techniques i.e PNF stretching and jack knife stretching are effective in asymptomatic individuals with hamstring tightness. Thus, our study shows jack knife stretching gives immediate effect due to closed pack position of stretching compared to open pack position of PNF group]]>
<![CDATA[Comparative Effectiveness of Kinesio Taping and Ift in Upper Cross Syndrome- A Randomized Clinical Trial ]]>
<![CDATA[Amrutkuvar Rayjade1 , Trupti Yadav2 , Radhika Chintamani2, Nisha Joshi3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Upper cross syndrome refers to a particular configuration of overlapping overactive and underactive muscle groups in the neck, chest and shoulders. Typically, poor posture causes the syndrome, including the forward head posture, which occurs when people use electronic devices, read, and drive. The present study is intended to investigate the effect of kinesio taping on upper cross syndrome Objectives: 1. To study the effectiveness of kinesio taping, Hot Moist Pack and exercises in upper cross syndrome, 2. To study the effectiveness of IFT, HMP and exercises in upper cross syndrome and 3. To compare the effectiveness of kinesio taping and IFT in upper cross syndrome. Methodology: The study consisted of 2 groups. Group A was experimental group and Group B was conventional group. Both the groups received treatment protocol for 2 weeks. Sample size was 60 with 30 in each group. Results: Visual analogue scale, cranio-vertebral angle and forward shoulder angle were used as outcome measures. Statistically significant results were found with VAS p=<0.0001, cranio-vertebral angle p=0.0632 and forward shoulder angle p=0.285 Conclusion: The study concluded that the use of kinesio taping is recommended in reducing pain and improving the neck angles in participants with upper cross syndrome as compared to conventional therapy.]]>
<![CDATA[Proportion of Diagonal Ear Lobe Crease and its Association With Sudden Death Due to Coronary Artery Disease- An Autopsy Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Anwar Abdul Rahman1 , Renju Raveendran2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Coronary artery disease has been a number one killer worldwide and in India it has increased phenomenally as the most important cause of sudden natural death of cardiac aetiology in the last few decades. Changing lifestyles, stress, habits, presence of other predisposing pathologies etc have played direct as well as indirect roles in its causation. Conventionally the predictors for coronary artery disease have been predominantly risk factors. Notwithstanding this, of recently a number of extra cardio vascular physical parameters like ear lobe crease have shown a reasonably promising trend in predicting the presence of coronary artery disease thereby enabling prompt intervention which in turn can reduce cardiac mortality in the long run. The present study focuses on this aspect of detecting an association between diagonal ear lobe crease and sudden death due to coronary artery disease. A total of 188 cases brought for medicolegal autopsy was studied. It has been revealed that diagonal ear lobe crease detected at autopsy has a statistically significant association with both the presence of coronary artery disease as well as the severity of atheromatous occlusion in sudden deaths. Hence diagonal ear lobe crease can have a reasonable predictive value in detecting coronary artery disease that could be used for the early detection of individuals with coronary artery disease and thus pave the way for early interventional strategies.]]>
<![CDATA[Peek (Polyether Ether Ketone) – A Review Article ]]>
<![CDATA[Arunmozhi Kannan1 , Praveen P2 , Sanjna Nayar3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10341
<![CDATA[This article is aimed to review the applications of Polyether Ether Ketone (PEEK) in dentistry. The evolving desire for functions and aesthetics, few drawbacks with existing materials and clinicians shifting their paradigms towards metal free restorations led space for the metal-free restorations in today’s restorative practice. PEEK is a polymer based innovative material, that can be used in either fixed or removable prosthetics. This literature review discusses various applications and uses of PEEK.]]>
