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Cheiloscopy – A Tool of Identification Sravani Yandava1 , V. Jayasurya Prasad Babu2, Jakkam Surendar3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10448

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lip prints are a constant anatomical structure and are absolutely unique to an individual and thus are an infallible means of personal identification. The present study was conducted in the Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, on Undergraduate students (2015 batch) of Osmania. Medical College, Hyderabad, Telangana. Sample size comprised of 196 students (78 males &118 females) and aged between 17 and 20 years.In the present study, it was found that, Type I’ lip pattern was most commonly seen among males i.e. 70 out of 78 individuals studied (90%) and among females also type I’ lip print pattern was seen predominant i.e. 99 out of 118 individuals studied (84%).It was recorded that Type I’ lip print pattern was found to be more frequent among both the genders followed by type I lip print patterns.The analysis of presence of lip print in each quadrant among 196 individuals shows that the most common lip print pattern is in Upper right quadrant (URQ) of male lip was Type I’ 71 (91%), while among females these patterns are found to be 103 (87%).In upper left quadrant (ULQ) Type I’ was found among 71 (91%) males, same as that of 1st quadrant, while in females it is 98 (83%).In lower left quadrant (LLQ) among the male lip Type I’ [72 (92%)] was mostly seen, while in females it is same with type I’ pattern of 99 (84%).In lower right quadrant (URQ) of male showed Type I’ [68 (87%)], while among females type I’ pattern [98 (83%)] was found.
Assessment of Mandibular Condylar Morphology Using Digital Orthopantomogram in Chennai Population Sridhar M1 , Sreedevi Dharman2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10449

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Objective: The present study was performed to evaluate the variation in shapes of mandibular condyle, determine the predominant shape and to assess any peculiarities in either gender in an Orthopantamogram(OPG). Materials and Method: Radiographic evaluation of 3200 condylar heads after analyzing 1600 digitalized OPG’s were done. On analyzing, there were four different morphology of condyles observed. Variations occurring in the shapes were assessed, and combinations of the condylar shapes present in the population were established. Result: Of 1600 pairs of condylar heads evaluated, 78% were oval in shape, followed by diamond (12%), crooked finger (6%) and least being bird beak (3%). Oval-oval was commonly occurring combination (60.5%) whereas crooked finger-bird beak combination was found to be very rare. Conclusion: Dental professionals must have thorough knowledge in differentiating between normal and abnormal condyle morphology in an OPG as it possess a diagnostic challenge for them. Asymmetries that occur in condyle morphologies radiographically in absence of clinical signs and symptoms of TMDs are considered to be normal.
Awareness of Medical Negligence among Practitioners Sudharshan S1 , Magendrann. J2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10450

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Introduction The cases of medical negligence in the recent years have been gradually increasing. Unless knowledge about medical negligence is strictly implicated in the medical practice the rate of medical negligence will increase. Nearly 50lakh Indians die due to medical negligence every year. Ain & Objective The present study was aimed to assess the level knowledge and awareness regarding medical negligence among medical practitioners . Materials & Method The present cross sectional study was conducted in saveetha medical college and hospitals , Chennai. A total of 100 practitioners were studied . The study period was from 24th February to 12th march 2019. Result ; In total , 100 medical practitioners were studied, of which almost all had knowledge about medico legal cases , only 88 of them take precautions during handling medico legal cases . only 47% were aware of the punishments given for medical negligence. Conclusion The awareness among the practitioners is satisfactory. But 37% of the practitioners couldn’t differentiate medical negligence from medical errors. The knowledge about the punishments given for an act of medical negligence is not satisfactory only ,40% had knowledge inn that area. The attitude of taking precautions during handling a medical legal case was satisfactory, only 12% of them don’t take precautions .
Spinal Cord Belt (MSB) as a Method of Reducing the Level of Low Back Pain in Cashier Pos Ticket Worker at Panakkukang Mall in Makassar Suharni A. Fachrin1 , Masriadi2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10451

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Background. PT.Centerpark in collaboration with Panakkukang Makassar Mall is a formal company engaged in providing parking services. Worker in this company wrork every day with an average of 8 hours a day, in a day worker is able to sit for 7 hours. So the risk of complaints pos ticket workers is very high. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of using MSB on decrasing complaints of low back pain in the cash register cashiers at Panakkukang Mall Makassar in 2019. This study used pre and post tests to assess the level of low back pain in workers. Material and Method. The type of research used was an experimental quasi. The sampling method uses simple purposive sampling. The study was conducted in November - February 2020. The number of sampling was 30 people. The data analysis technique used in this study is Chi-square and Mann Whitney test. Results. The results showed that as The average level of low back pain before and after the use of MSB in the intervention group before using MSB the mean value is 4.93 mg/dl (SD = 1.03) after using MSB the mean value is 2.53 mg/dl (SD = 0.91). The use of MSB on the level of low back pain after treatment in the intervention group p (0,000) < p (0.05). The use of MSB on the level of low back pain after treatment in the control group was p (0,317) > p (0.05). There was a difference in changes in the scale of low back pain before and after using MSB in the intervention and control groups p (0,000) <p (0.05). Conclusion. There is a difference in the average level of the lower back before and after the use of MSB on the basis of the time before the use of MSB the average value of the worker level is 4.93 mg/dl (SD = 1.03) after using MSB 53 mg/dl (SD = 0.91). It is recommended for workers to use MSB tools every time they work.
Comparative Study of Heavy Metals Accumulation in the Nails of Drinkers and Non-Drinkers of River Water Sukriti Agrawal1 , Tarence Thomas2 , Munish Kumar Mishra3
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10452

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Heavy metals can incorporate into humans by contaminated drinking water and can then be distributed into different tissues, which leads to an internal accumulation that can induce different alterations, adverse effects and acute/chronic metal poisoning. Nails can be used as bio-indicator for biological monitoring for the purpose of forensic examination in poisoning cases, assessment of metal exposures, as occupational marker and for health risk assessment. This paper deals with the comparative quantitative study of iron, lead, zinc, cadmium, copper and nickel concentration in nails of male subjects drinking and not drinking water from river. The levels of these metals were analyzed by Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). The result of this study showed Fe and Cu were significantly higher in concentration in the nail samples of people consuming river water whereas Zn concentration was slightly higher in the nail sample of people not consuming river water and Cd, Ni and Pb showed negative result in the both type of subjects. The present comparative study showed significant difference in heavy metal concentration in both the type of subjects. So it can be stated that people consuming river water are more affected, due to continuous exposure from these metal through the river. This study can prove that nail samples can be used as biological indicator and biological monitoring tool for assessment of heavy metal.
Deleted Suprapti1 , Hartiwiningsih2 , Widodo Trisno Novianto2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10453

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Effect of Ankle Dorsiflexors Facilitation on Gait in Cerebral Palsy Supriya S. Jadhav1 , Mandar Malawade2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10454

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Background- Cerebral palsy is a permanent and non-progressive group of disorders in the development of movement and posture causing functional and activity limitations. Children with cerebral palsy have dorsiflexor weakness and ankle deformity, which negatively affect their gait. This study mainly focuses on facilitation of dorsiflexors to improve gait. Facilitatory technigues are useful for facilitation and enhancement of muscle activity to achieve improved motor control. Objective: To find effect of ankle dorsiflexors facilitation on gait in cerebral palsy. Material and Methodology- In this pre-post interventional study 25 cerebral palsy children with gait abnormalities were included. Treatment protocol including facilitatory techniques was set for 6 weeks. After pre-post assessment data was analysed by using appropriate statistical techniques. Result- According to this study there is an improvement in gait parameters and ankle joint range of motion with P value <0.0001, which considered extremely significant. This indicates an overall improvement in gait of children with cerebral palsy. Conclusion- This study concludes that facilitation of dorsiflexors is beneficial for improving gait in cerebral palsy children.
A Study of Histochemical Characteristics of Mucosubstances in Normal Endocervical Glands Swapna Shedge A1 , Padmaja. A Havle2 , Megha A. Doshi3, Priya Roy4
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10455

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Background: The apical epithelial surfaces of mammalian respiratory, gastrointestinal, and reproductive tracts are coated by mucus, a mixture of water, ions, glycoproteins, proteins, and lipids. Mucins are mainly of two types- Neutral and Acidic. Mucus plays an important role in reproductive function and defence of the female reproductive tract. Objectives: To know the mucin distribution in normal endocervical glands. Methodology: This is a retrospective, observational , analytical, case control study aimed to evaluate mucin histochemical pattern in normal endocervical glands. Ten histologically proven blocks of normal endocervical glands were taken. Tissue sections were stained by, PAS, PAS-diastase, Phenylhydrazine-PAS, Alcian blue pH 2.5, Alcian Blue pH 1, combined Alcian blue-PAS, Aldehyde fuschin and combined Aldehyde fuchsin Alcian blue techniques. Results: Results were tabulated according to colour intensity into different grades ranging from + to ++++. Regarding mucin histochemistry of normal endocervical glands; the epithelium and glands show mixture of both neutral and acidic mucins. Acidic mucins are more in amount than neutral. In acidic mucins, sialomucins are predominantly seen. Conclusion: Mucin histochemical patterns serve as valuable, cost-effective tool for diagnosis in histopathology and for the researchers in histology, where a slight change in the mucin pattern may help in the early diagnosis of the disease process.
Significance of Cheiloscopy and Dermatoglyphics in Sex Determination V.Anu1 , P.Lokeswari2, S.Madhumitra2 , S.Lavanya2 , C.Lavanya2 , K.Madhumitha2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10456

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Background: Personal identification has an important role in forensic sciences. Lip print and thumb print can be used for personal identification since they are unique for individuals and do not change during the life of a person. Objective: To analyse predominant patterns of lip print in females and males, To analyse predominant patterns of finger print in females and males, To identify if there exists any correlation between lip prints and finger prints. Material and Method: A cross sectional study was conducted in Sathyabama Dental College among 500 individuals (250 females and 250 males) between age group of 18-40 years. Fingerprint and lip print of all the subjects were collected and compared, and the results were analyzed based on Micheal Kucken classification system for fingerprints and Suzuki and Tsuchihashi classification for lip prints. Descriptive and inferential statistics were carried out. Level of significance was set as 0.05. Result: Reticular lip print pattern was found in majority (36.4%) of the males, whereas vertical grooves (29.6%) and branched grooves (29.6%) are common in females. Finger prints showed that loop pattern is more common in both males and females. This study showed a significant correlation between lip prints and thumb pattern in males while females showed no significance.
Effectiveness of a Dynamic Ergonomic Chair in Individuals with Postural Dysfunction Vaishnavi J Chavan1 , S. Anand2
Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology Vol. 14 No. 3 (2020): Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.37506/ijfmt.v14i3.10457

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Objectives: Low back pain in postnatal women is a major issue. So, lumbar curvature is a key feature to maintain core strength for which it has to be assessed. The individual variations in spinal curvature and lordotic pattern signifies the bio mechanics of the spine and it responds according to the load / activities. To find out the pre-test measures of flexibility, functional capacity and discomfort level related to lumbar spine in the subjects with postural dysfunctions. To find out the post-test flexibility, functional capacity and discomfort level in the subjects with postural dysfunctions. To analyze the difference between the pre-test and post-test values. People should also have awareness about the posture maintenance. So, early assessment is necessary. Also secondary factors like the type of shoes wear, Occupation and Lifestyle can influence the spinal curvatures which can be dealt with easier with the outcome of the research. Methodology: In this experimental study, 29 people with age group of 25 to 60 years who have chronic low back pain. Their lumbar spine flexibility, functional capacity, and discomfort level was measured pre-test and post-test. Results were obtained and compared. Result: The average mean value of lumbar spine flexibility pre-test measured with schober test was 1.81 while post-test was 2.08. Average mean value of VAS for lumbar spine was 6.06 while post-test was 3.24. Average mean value for pre-test functional capacity measured with 6 min walk test was647.58 while post test was 665.17. Conclusion: On comparing summary score of lumbar spine flexibility, VAS, and functional capacity, the differences showed were 0.27 cms, 2.82, 17.59 metres respectively. So, we can conclude that there was a signicant difference in the improvement of lumbar spine flexibility, functional capacity and also decrease in pain after the treatment.

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