International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research

Current Issue Volume 8 Issue 2 (March-April 2025)

    • A Comparative Evaluation of Plaque Removal Efficacy of Toothbrushes with Herbal and Charcoal Bristles: A Randomized Clinical Trial
      Abstract: Aim and Objective: Oral hygiene is an indispensable need of a basic mankind which can impact an individual’s oral functions and social interactions, and it is more likely to influence the overall well-being and quality of life. As days passes by many innovations by the manufacturers is done on manual toothbrushes to transform pleasurable experience by the individuals, because of its affordability and primitive practice by most of the population. So, this study aims to compare the efficacy of toothbrush bristles of charcoal, herbal and regular toothbrush in reducing dental plaque and gingivitis.
      Method and materials: Sixty participants were randomly assigned to three groups. Group 1 used charcoal-infused bristles, Group 2 used herbal-infused bristles, and Group 3 used regular nylon bristles. Baseline and one-month follow-up assessments included the Plaque Index (Turesky et al.) and Gingival Bleeding Index (Ainamo & Bay) to measure Plaque and Gingival Bleeding index.
      Results:Charcoal Toothbrush achieved the highest reduction rate in GBI (7.40%), and highest PI reduction score (1.88) comparatively, making it the most effective for plaque and gingival bleeding reduction.
      Conclusion:Charcoal infused bristles are effective in plaque removal and gingival bleeding reduction.


      Keywords: Charcoal toothbrush, herbal toothbrush, oral hygiene, dental plaque, gingivitis



        • Acute Coronary Syndrome in Patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: A Cross-Sectional Descriptive Study
          Abstract:This study aimed to determine risk factors for acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in 100 COPD patients at AL-Yermouk Teaching Hospital. 44% of patients had ACS. Compared to COPD-only patients, those with COPD and ACS exhibited significantly lower lung function (FEV1 and FEV1/FVC) and higher PCV values, suggesting these as potential risk indicators.



            • The Study of Changes in the QRS Complex between Resting Versus Peak Exercise in Children and Adolescent aged 10-15 Years
              Abstract:Background: QRS complex can describe electrical conducting and related with ventricular function. Treadmill exercise stress test (tEST) was the importance tester for diagnosis most common coronary artery disease in adult, this method was monitor and record vital signs during exercise by Cardio-thoracic Technologist or health care specialist. The specificity and incooperation in children was limitation and give to reason for a few study about TEST and QRS complex in this age.
              Materials and Methods: This retrospective study research aim to compared Q, R, S amplitude and QRS duration at rest versus peak exercise by treadmill in 10-15 years old. In the result, All 35 children (M=16, F=19)
              Results: Subject who underwent tEST(Modified Bruce protocol) were achieved target heart rate at peak exercise (stage 6 for averaged). In leads V4, V5, V6, II and aVF we occurred Q and S amplitude were statistical significant more increased than resting phase about 0.5 and 1.4 boxes. In the opposite, R amplitude more decreased about 1 box (box=0.1 mV.) The QRS duration was slightly to decrease but not occurred statistic significant different.
              Conclusions: At peak exercise period, Q and S amplitude was more increased and the R amplitude more decreased than resting period. But in the QRS duration not significantly different.


              Keywords: Pediatric and adolescent, Electrocardiogram, QRS complex, Exercise stress test



                • Rapidly Growing High-Grade Immature Ovarian Teratoma in A School-Age Child: Case Report of Successful Management of A Giant Prepubertal Mass
                  Abstract:Ovarian teratoma is the most common germ cell neoplasm. It usually occurs in the first two decades of life. The immature teratoma comprises less than 1% of ovarian cancers and also less than 1% of ovarian teratomas. Though immature ovarian teratoma can be aggressive, a high index ofsuspicion, early detection, and timely intervention with complete tumor excision are helpful to an eventual good outcome.Given the rarity, atypical age at presentation, and the grade ofour case, it's being reported with a literature review.


                  Keywords: Mature, Immature; Ovarian, Teratoma, Tumor



                    • A Case of Female Patient with Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) Healed Successfully Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing Protocols as Complementary Medicine
                      Abstract:
                      Introduction: One of the most common illnesses that afflict people of all ages is urinary tract infection (UTI ). Any portion of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra, can get UTI. It primarily occurs in the bladder and urethra, which are parts of the lower urinary system. Multidrug-resistant germs make urinary tract infections (UTIs) a serious health risk. This paper presents a case of 66 years old female UTI patient. Medicines alone could not treat and the UTI relapsed. A Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healer treated this patient successfully using YPV healing protocols as complementary medicine.
                      Method: This is a case study method, taking patient medical data and healer’s records.
                      Results: After seven days of vigorous YPV healing, the urinary tract infection was totally eradicated. The physician confirmed the patient's recovery from the UTI. The patient kept regularly practicing the YPV sadhana components from the mobile App. After two weeks, the patient's follow-up showed no signs of a UTI recurrence.
                      Conclusions: YPV healing regimens have been shown to be effective as complementary and alternative medicine in illness prevention and treatment initiatives. Additional research using a suitable sample and technique is recommended.


                      Keywords: Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Yoga Prana Vidya System ®, YPV ®