PSEUDOCHOLINESTERASE AS A PREDICTOR MARKER IN HYPOTHYROID PATIENTS

    Introduction: Hypothyroidism is due to decreased circulating levels of Thyroid hormones and is caused by inadequate functioning of thyroid gland. Pseudocholinesterase (PCHE) is a nonspecific cholinesterase enzyme that hydrolyses choline based esters in plasma. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the serum level of PCHE in hypothyroid patients. Methodology: The present study was…

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      FEASIBILITY STUDY ON BLOOD CELL COUNTING USING MOBILE PHONE-BASED PORTABLE MICROSCOPE

      Objectives: To check the feasibility of using the mobile phone-based microscope for blood cell counting from human blood histological sample. Methodology: A feasibility study was performed by imaging blood histology samples with one novel type of microscope “Foldscope” and image compared with a conventional microscope in the laboratory facility. The image acquired from both modalities…

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        A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF TOPICAL BETAXALOL AND TIMOLOL FOR THEIR EFFICACY AND SIDE EFFECTS

        Purpose: Primary open angle glaucoma (POAG) is one such field in Ophthalmology where ophthalmologists have failed to stop blindness due to it. All the available treatment modalities are directed towards the reduction of intraocular pressure (IOP) but without interfering the basic aetiopathogenesis. In this study we propose to study efficacy, potency and adverse effects of…

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          ELECTROMYOGRAPHIC ACTIVITY OF VARIOUS MUSCLES DURING SIT-TO-STAND IN PATIENTS WITH STROKE: A META-ANALYSIS

          Aims: To provide a comprehensive information about analysis of activation of various muscles during Sit-to-Stand in patients with stroke. To determine if there exists any common pattern of muscle activation. To give direction to future studies regarding the muscles to be investigated during Sit-to-Stand. Methods: literature search was performed with help of the most commonly used database…

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            ASSESSMENT OF SERUM PARAOXONASE-1 ENZYME ACTIVITY, MALONDIALDEHYDE AND VITAMIN-C IN ORAL PREMALIGNANCIES

            Background: Oral premalignancies are a group of disease or syndromes which if left untreated can lead to cancer. It carries a great significance in Indian perspective. The actual figure of oral cancers arising from oral premalignancies is not known and to predict accurately the malignant transformations of them is still not possible. Oxidative stress is a…

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              Perspectives of Medical Students & Teachers Regarding the Use of Different Lecture Methods

              Background: Teaching methods used for lectures are mostly teacher-centered and not learner-centered. The method used for lectures is mainly determined by the teacher as per his/her convenience. The students are never asked about the lecture method which helps them in better learning. This can lead to poor understanding by students which in turn may hamper…

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                ENDO-PERIO LESION: A CASE REPORT

                The pulp and periodontium have embryonic, anatomic and functional interrelationships. The simultaneous existence of pulpal problems and inflammatory periodontal disease can complicate diagnosis and treatment planning. This case report evaluates the efficacy of G-Bone graft in the management of vertical bone loss associated with an endo-perio lesion in a left mandibular first molar and second…

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