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<![CDATA[Antimicrobial and Biofilm Inhibitory Activity of Nanoparticles Against Clinical Isolates from Urinary Tract Infection ]]>
<![CDATA[Ashwak Jasim Kzar]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[At these days nanoparticles (NPs) are used as antibacterial due to its have chemical-physical addition to biological effect. A big group of microbial cells adhering to a surface are called biofilm. Exposure to nano particles such as (Ag, Al2O3, Ni) may prevent colonization of new bacteria onto the biofilm. In the present research we have analyze whether the biofilm formation of some isolates of pathogenic bacteria could be influenced by NPs. Also we examined the susceptibility of the isolates to some antibiotics in combination with Ag, Al2O3 and Ni nanoparticles. (50) Strains of isolated K. pneumonia have been examine from patients with urinary tract infection were collected from Education of Baghdad hospitals in Iraq. Serial dilution of Tube method to determination of MIC and MBEC for Nanoparticles against isolates was done. Biofilm formation was evaluated by micro titer plates. Additionally. disc diffusion method was used to assay the various antibiotics and combinations for bactericidal activity against the isolates. The results showed that about 97% of the strains were capable to form of structure biofilms. More than 82% about of strains showed resistance to commonly used antibiotics. Antibiotics and antimicrobials from mixed nanoparticles were higher than compared to nanoparticles alone. Therefore, a synergistic effect was observed between silver - Nickel nanoparticles and silver - aluminum oxide nanoparticles in to inhibiting the growth of K. pneumonia strains. Furthermore, cytotoxicity activity of Ag NPs against Neuro-2a cells was higher than Al2O3 NPs. The results suggest that nanoparticles can be used as antimicrobial agents for therapeutic to treat urinary tract infections caused by K. pneumoniae.]]>
<![CDATA[Ulnar length – A Tool for Stature Estimation ]]>
<![CDATA[Atul S Keche1 , Harsha A Keche2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Stature is a important factor in identification of an unidentified dead body or any mutilated part of such body. In present study we made an attempt to estimate the stature from percutaneous length of ulna. Study consists of 94 adult males and 96 adult females between the age group of 18- 24 years, born and brought up in Maharashtra. The length of the of the right and left ulna was measured with a venier calliper from the apex of the olecranon to the styloid process and the height of the individual was measured with a calibrated standing meter rule. The measurements were noted in the proforma. The data was statistically analyzed and linear regression formulae were derived.]]>
<![CDATA[Occlusal Morphology of Primary Molars in Anganwadi Children, Faridabad ]]>
<![CDATA[Brinda Khanna1 , Archika Singh1 , Nisha Rani Yadav2, Meena Jain3 , Ankur Sharma4 , Vishal Jain5 , Ak]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Introduction - Forensic odontology helps in identifying any suspect involved in crime, in accidental cases, in disaster victim identifications. Teeth shows variation in its anatomy as it has a very strong hereditary component. Variations in occlusal morphology of teeth include differences in the number of cusps and the fissure pattern. So, it is important to know the occlusal morphology of teeth in Forensic odontology. Materials and Method - A descriptive study was conducted to evaluate the cusp and groove pattern in primary second molar of 3-6 year old children from Anganwadis of Faridabad. Hellman and Gregory’s criteria for groove pattern were used to know the buccal groove pattern and cusps of primary molar. Data were analyzed with SPSS statistics software 23.0 version. Result - The predominant groove pattern was “Y” (73.34%). Majority of the participants has 5 cusps in primary second molar. 67.45% of the study participants had 5Y occlusal morphology of primary mandibular second molar and it is mostly seen in male children. Conclusion - This occlusal configuration will further help in various genetic, anthropological and forensic investigations. Furthermore, knowing common variations in dental anatomy and morphology about each individual tooth can help in providing dental treatments such as restorative, endodontic and orthodontic treatments]]>
<![CDATA[Health Status of Children in Assam ]]>
<![CDATA[Chayanika Goswami]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Children are the most valuable asset of a nation; their good health is the cornerstone for survival and development for current and succeeding generations which guarantee the sound and sustained economic development. Child health is a state of social, emotional, intellectual, mental and physical well- being which does not merely represent the absence of disease or infirmity. The term nutrition refers to a process of attaining necessary food for proper health and growth of human being. The nutritional status of children impacts their health, cognition and educational achievements. But underweight and malnutrition are most prominent health indicators in India and also in Assam (According to NFHS-3 & NFHS-4). Assam is situated in the North-East of India, bearing a considerable percentage of its population under the poverty line. Assam does not have shown much improvement in its health and nutrition indicators. Almost 36.4 percent children under age 5 are stunted and Infant Mortality Rate as high as 48( NFHS-4). The health status of children in rural areas of Assam is very pathetic. 55 percent children are stunting in rural areas. Various reports states that though Assam has made progress in its health indicators, still there is a great need to strengthen its existing health care services especially in the rural areas. The present study has made an attempt to study the health status of children in Assam. This study may be able to provide a base line information and need for effective implementation of various schemes and programmes for the improvement of health status of children in future.]]>
<![CDATA[Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Undergraduate Dental Students towards Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: A Descriptive Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Deesha Kumari1 , Thara Chandran2 , Bless Annie Philip3 , Mithun K4 , ShilpaM5]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Context: Medical Emergencies can be encountered by any individual, and its occurrence is usually high in a Dental setting due to the procedures involved. Hence it is important that Dentists be equipped with the knowledge of Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Aims: The Study aims to assess the Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior of Dental Undergraduate students towards CPR training. Methods and Materials: The present study was a Cross Sectional study conducted among 163 Final Year Undergraduate students and Interns of a Dental Institution in Mangalore. A validated Self Structured Questionnaire was distributed to the students. Statistical Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential statistics like Student’s Unpaired T Test determined the difference in Knowledge, Attitude and Behavior among the participants. Results: The overall Knowledge of Students regarding CPR was Poor, with Interns possessing a Significantly higher Knowledge than Final Year BDS Students. Amidst the poor Knowledge, 75.5% students were trained in CPR and 65.6% students were ready to perform CPR in an emergency situation thus displaying a Positive Attitude. Conclusion: The present study showed that despite a dearth in CPR Knowledge among the Students, they exhibited a Positive Attitude and Behavior towards Training and Practice of CPR. Thus the study highlights the need to strengthen CPR training among Dental Students, by Inculcating and Standardizing it in the Undergraduate and Postgraduate curriculum.]]>
<![CDATA[Effect of Therapeutic Shoulder Sling And Proximal Control Exercises on Shoulder Subluxation in Stroke Survivors ]]>
<![CDATA[Devayani Mukund Moghe1 , Suraj Bhimrao Kanase2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Shoulder subluxation is the common problem as it causes shoulder pain and hinders activity . In flaccid stage, propreoceptive impairment, lack of tone and muscle paralysis reduce the support and normal stirring action of rotator cuff muscles particularly supraspinatus. Methods: Ethical clearance was obtained from Institutional Ethical Comittee, KIMSDU, Karad. An Experimental study was conducted with 50 subjects .Which were divided into two groups using consecutive sampling with random allocation with computer generated table. Group A was given conventional treatment for reducing shoulder subluxation in stroke survivors Group B was treated with the Therapeutic shoulder sling and proximal control exercises .The outcome measures were AP lat X-ray, VAS, Functional outcome measurement By Motor assessment scale :Upper arm function. Results: Within the group comparison for the X-ray was done with the pair t test which was very significant for group A with P value of 0.0301 and Extremely significant for group B with P value ?0.0001 . within the group comparison for visual analogue scale for both the groups is extremely significant with the p value of ?0.0001 .within the group comparison for motor assessment scale for both the groups is extremely significant with the p value of ?0.0001 Conclusions: Therapeutic shoulder sling with proximal control exercises shows significant reduction of subluxation in shoulder x-ray as well as it reduces the pain and improves ADL activity.]]>
<![CDATA[Assessment of the Prevalence of Refractive Error among School Children (6-16 Years) of Rural Field Practice Area of Kims, Malkapur, Karad ]]>
<![CDATA[Ankitkumar Bhopalka1 , B.S. Joshi2 , V.H. Karambelkar3]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Introduction: Refractive errors are among vital causes of visual disability globally and second principal cause of preventable blindness. Refractive errors among school children remains unnoticed which have an impact on overall development of child. This study has been undertaken to estimate the prevalence of refractive errors among school going children (6- 16 years). Materials and Method: This cross-sectional study was conducted in schools of Karad from October 2017 to May 2019. Sample size was determined to be 750. School Going Children of age 6-16 years of selected schools in the rural field practice area of KIMS, Karad fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were screened on school visit. All suspected students were called to Out Patient Department and subjected to Snellen’s chart, pin-hole test, torch light examination, slit lamp examination, manual refractrometry, direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy and cyclopegic refraction (retinoscopy followed by post mydriatic test) to detect refractive error in children. A questionnaire was structured to gather relevant information from the students.Data was collected from the students after informed consent. Results: Prevelance of Refractive Errors was 8.4%. Most frequent refractive error found was Myopia (60.3%) followed by Astigmatism (23.8%) and Hypermetropia (15.9%) . It shows that only 20.63% students were wearing spectacles whereas remaining 79.37% students were unaware of their problems. Conclusion: Visual impairment due to refractive error should be addressed as early as possible, which is attainable only by screening at initial age and hence early recognition and management.]]>
<![CDATA[An Autopsy Study of Fatal Thermal Burns in Married Women: A Prospective Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Bandenawaz 1 , Viswakanth B2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Death of a bride by immolation either self or by the in-laws and their family members is a well-known phenomenon since many centuries in India. Even though our country is developing in all respects, but still we are unable to prevent these deaths due to various reasons. In this study, we have made an attempt to highlight the statistics of fatal thermal deaths in married women in one year with relation to Incidence, Age, element of dowry and cause of death. Results showed that Incidence of thermal deaths in married females was 75.2% with maximum victims in the 18-22 years age group. Further it was noted that 39% of these victims were due to alleged dowry harassment and the cause of death in majority being septic shock.]]>
<![CDATA[Analysis of Homicidal Deaths among Medicolegal Autopsies Conducted at a Tertiary care Hospital in Karnataka: A Prospective Study ]]>
<![CDATA[Bandenawaz1, Viswakanth B2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[A Prospective study was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, JJM Medical College and Cigateri General Hospital, Davangere Karnataka, from 2010 to 2014 with regard to demographic, injury and mortality profiles among Medicolegal autopsies conducted in homicidal deaths and the same are presented in this paper. Results showed that male victims of the age group 31-40 years were more in number, with personal revenge being the usual motive of the perpetuators. Most of the deaths were due to combination of both blunt and sharp weapons with hemorrhagic shock as the most common cause of death.]]>
<![CDATA[Effectiveness of Abdominal Drawing in Maneuver with Lumbar Pelvic Exercises on Swiss Ball for Spinal Flexibility Among Patients with Low Back Pain ]]>
<![CDATA[Faldu Liza Jitendra1 , S Anandh2]]>
<![CDATA[ Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology ]]>
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<![CDATA[Background: Patients with nonspecific low back pain have difficulty in their activities of daily living. Spinal flexibility problems are neglected in the patients with low back pain. These problems hampers the activities of daily living. Hence this study will help in improving their flexibility and perform ADL easily. Numerous studies have been done on spinal muscle strengthening, muscle activation to improve muscle endurance and posture in patients with low back pain but less attention has been given to spinal flexibility, which will help them to perform their ADL with ease. Low back pain is a big burden, as it causes more global disability and it is increasing among young individuals. There is paucity of studies as far as abdominal exercises in improving spinal flexibility is concerned. Aim: To find the effect of abdominal drawing in maneuver and lumbar pelvic exercises on swiss ball among patients with non-specific low back pain. Methodology: There were 35 participants in the study. The type of study is experimental. The participants involved were assessed for strength, pain and functional mobility. The participants are treated for pain, strength and functional mobility. Result: There is improvement seen in participants. The results of the participants are calculated by mean and standard deviation. The post mean value of lumbar flexion was 5.926 which was more than pre mean value of lumbar flexion that is 5.558. The post mean value of lumbar extension was 1.378 which was more than pre mean value of lumbar extension that is 1.243. The post mean value of right lumbar lateral flexion was 5.565 which was more than pre mean value of right lumbar lateral flexion that is 5.121. The post mean value of left lumbar lateral flexion was 5.578 which was more than pre mean value of left lumbar lateral flexion that is 5.578. Conclusion: : Abdominal drawing in maneuver and lumbar pelvic exercises on swiss ball are effective in improving spinal flexibility among patients with non-specific low back pain.]]>
