International Journal of Medical Science and Dental Research

Volume 6 Issue 3 (May-June 2023)

    • Skin Allergy and Injury: A Case Series Study of Successful Healing Using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) Healing Protocols
      Abstract:
      Introduction:
      People with skin allergies have over-sensitive immune systems. They can develop allergic skin rashes and other conditions due to proteins found in food, pollen, latex, drugs, or other things coming in contact`. Allergens are substances that cause allergic reactions. Yoga Prana Vidya system offers healing protocols to treat skin allergy conditions without use of drugs or touch. This paper presents multiple cases of skin allergy treated successfully using Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) System of healing.
      Method: This study uses case study method by collecting data from patient records, YPV healers’ recorders and patient feedback.
      Results: The skin conditions treated in 9 cases were: psoriasis, herpes infection, allergies, allergic cracks, and ringworm, using YPV healing protocols, with complete cure resulted after few weeks of healing to a few months of healing depending on case to case. The patients experienced complete cure in each case.
      Conclusions:: Yoga Prana Vidya (YPV) is an integrated and holistic system and evidence shows that it has been successfully applied to treat various types of illnesses both as complementary and alternative medicine without drugs. Further research using appropriate sample and methodology is recommended.


      Keywords:: Skin allergies, rash, psoriasis, ringworm, contact dermatitis, Yoga Prana Vidya System ®, YPV ®



    • Case report of secondary peritonitis due to tubo-ovarian abscess rupture
      Abstract:The patient is 49 years old. The patient came to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain that started the day before. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a 6 cm semisolid hypointense cystic mass in the left ovary. Transvaginal ultrasonography (USG) revealed a 5x5x4 cm thick-walled abscess with the dense cystic lesion, bilateral hydrosalpinx, and minimal intra-abdominal fluid in the left adnexal area. There was a rebound and a defense. CRP value was 43 mg/L and there was no fever. The patient with acute abdomen was taken for emergency laparotomy. Intraoperatively, a ruptured abscess was observed around 6x6x5 cm in the left ovary. The entire abdomen was filled with purulent fluid. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. During the follow-up, the patient developed adynamic ileus. The ileus picture was followed up medically. The patient had a progressive increase in CRP values (CRP: 324 mg/L) and fever (39.5 oC) in the postoperative period. As a result of intra-abdominal culture, S. Marcescens and P. aeruginosa growth occurred. The final pathology result was a tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA). We wanted to draw attention to the rare case of rupture of TOA and secondary peritonitis in our case.


      Keywords::Tubo - Ovarian Abscess, Peritonitis, Rupture of Abscess



    • Anthropometric Characteristics, Body Composition, and Nutritional Status of Sabar Tribal People of Jhargram District of West Bengal, India
      Abstract:The patient is 49 years old. The patient came to the emergency room with severe abdominal pain that started the day before. Abdominal computed tomography (CT) revealed a 6 cm semisolid hypointense cystic mass in the left ovary. Transvaginal ultrasonography (USG) revealed a 5x5x4 cm thick-walled abscess with the dense cystic lesion, bilateral hydrosalpinx, and minimal intra-abdominal fluid in the left adnexal area. There was a rebound and a defense. CRP value was 43 mg/L and there was no fever. The patient with acute abdomen was taken for emergency laparotomy. Intraoperatively, a ruptured abscess was observed around 6x6x5 cm in the left ovary. The entire abdomen was filled with purulent fluid. The patient underwent total abdominal hysterectomy and bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. During the follow-up, the patient developed adynamic ileus. The ileus picture was followed up medically. The patient had a progressive increase in CRP values (CRP: 324 mg/L) and fever (39.5 oC) in the postoperative period. As a result of intra-abdominal culture, S. Marcescens and P. aeruginosa growth occurred. The final pathology result was a tubo-ovarian abscess (TOA). We wanted to draw attention to the rare case of rupture of TOA and secondary peritonitis in our case.


      Keywords::Anthropometry, Body Composition, Sabar Tribal, Nutritional status, Skinfold thickness



    • “Mucormycosis Succeeding Covid 19: A Calamity”
      Abstract:
      INTRODUCTION: COVID-19 originated in Wuhan, China and has now infected practically the entire world. It has been connected with a broad array of opportunistic bacterial and fungal diseases. Lately several cases of mucormycosis have been reported globally, in particular from India. There are few research that look at the general public's knowledge and attitudes of post-covid mucormycosis, hence this study was formulated. AIM–To evaluate knowledge and attitude of patients of dental college towards post covid mucoormycosis.
      MATERIALS AND METHODS- A complete questionnaire with 16 questions was developed and delivered to 500 patients who reported to Dental College and Hospital. The distribution of responses was presented as frequencies and percentage.
      RESULTS-Overall, dental patients had less knowledge and attitude. When knowledge and attitude were compared, younger people had more knowledge than older people, and males had more knowledge than females. However, there was no statistically significant difference in attitude between gender and age groups.
      CONCLUSION-The majority of people were unaware of mucormycosis before and even after Covid 19, thus providing timely information about the crisis and disseminating it through the media can help to improve people's knowledge, attitudes, and practices.




    • Patient Satisfaction with Communication Skills of Dentist in Western Uttar Pradesh: A Pilot Study
      Abstract:
      Background:: People use soft skills to talk, solve issues, motivate, lead in comparison to hard skills. In healthcare soft skills helps to arrange, plan, and controlthings in more efficient manner. They are an important key to success in dental practice. An efficient and effective interpersonal skill increases professionalism and confidence, widens friendliness, strengthens coordination and spreads optimism in a character. This study evaluates soft abilities of dentists in Meerut city.
      Method:This is a cross-sectional questionnaire-based study performedduring the month of May and June 2020 among the patient visiting the private dental clinic in Meerut. Sample size of study was 350. Frequency andpercentage of responses to every query have been mentioned. The data is analysed in IBM SPSS 2020 software.
      Result:Most of the respondents (87.40%) weresatisfied with the treatment plan explained to them. Majority of respondents(3.7%)felt sufficiently concerned in their Treatment plan and 5.7% showed lack of confidence in the dentist however, 2.9% patient had a bad experience with the dentist.
      Conclusion:the study shows19.4% dentist defined and replied patientproblems beyond the expectancy of the sufferers. 79.4% felt that dentists met expectancies in being supportive and know what the patient was feeling. It is important to recognize the patient mind set and consequently formulate a treatment plan that will meet their requirements. Bymaking the patients completely informed about the care offered by the dentist, dentist generally makes certain that the gesture is returned by way of being dependable and persevering with care.


      Keywords:: Communication, Dentist, Meerut, Patient Satisfaction, Soft skills



    • Determinants of Caesarean Sections in A Secondary Health Facility in Cross River State, South-South Nigeria: A 5-Year Review
      Abstract:
      Background: The number of Caesarean sections (CS) has been on the rise globally over the last decade. This study examined the pattern of caesarean section rate and indications for caesarean section at Sacred Heart Catholic Hospital, Obudu.
      Methods:This was a five-year retrospective study of caesarean sections done from January 1st 2014 to December 31st 2018. Patients’ details were identified from the theatre records and their case notes retrieved from the health information unit of the hospital. Information including socio-demographic data, indications and types of caesarean section performed were extracted from the folders. Data was collected using a structured proforma and entered into the computer. Data analysis was performed by means of IBM SPSS version 23. Results are presented in tables, means and simple percentages.
      Results: There were 3444 deliveries over the studied years, out of which 993 were caesarean sections, giving a CS rate of 28.8%. The highest CS rate was recorded in year 2015 (33.7%) while 2016 reported the least (23.0%). Of the 993 patients that has caesarean section; only 978 folders with complete data were retrieved and analyzed. Majority of the patients (52.0%) who had CS were in the age group 20-29 years, with a mean maternal age of 28.58 ± 5.37 years. Of those who had CS (978), 27.3% and 40.7% were nulliparous and multiparous respectively while only 6.1% were grand multipara. About two-third (67.8%) of the women were booked. Failure to progress secondary to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD) was the commonest indication for CS (20.4%), followed by previous CS and obstructed labour (13.6% and 8.2% respectively).
      Conclusion:The CS rate in this study is relatively high. Efforts should be put in place to mitigate the rising trend.


      Keywords::Caesarean Section, Cross River, Determinants, Obudu, Prevalence



    • Oral Health Knowledge & Awareness among Special Education Teachers & Care Takers Working for Special Children
      Abstract:Disabled children are usually dependent on others for their care. Parents, siblings, care takers often render this care. Unfortunately, the majority among the care takers lack the knowledge of proper oral health care themselves and thus fail to recognize its important resulting in not applying proper oral health behaviour. The aim of the present study was to determine the oral health knowledge of health care workers, special education teachers in a special children’s centre. A total of 80 caretakers, teachers of special need children were picked for study. Pre test was taken and lecture about oral health knowledge was delivered. The post test was taken and results were noted. The obtained data was given for statistical analysis. Results obtained were statistically significant by chi square test (p<0.001). During pre-lecture test 40% knowledge was seen among oral health whereas almost 94% was seen after lecture. In conclusion before lecture were found to have less knowledge among special education teachers and care takers but post lecture was noted that oral health knowledge was improved among the study group.


      Keywords:: care takers, oral health knowledge, parents, special health care needs, teachers



    • Improvements in Private Hospital Efficiency Via Total Quality Management
      Abstract:The healthcare sector is seeing rapid growth. Patients not only go from nearby communities, but often travel from other nations to receive care. The city is serviced by a number of large, for-profit hospitals. Corporate Hospitals' administration is so committed to providing excellent care that they have a dedicated quality assurance unit. One of the ways qualities is maintained is through the use of Total Quality Management Practices. To determine if Total Quality Management Practices have an impact on the organizational performance of hospitals, this study was undertaken in five city corporate hospitals. Using a stratified random sample approach, responses were gathered from hospital personnel including nurses, physicians, support workers, and administrators. Total quality management approaches were proven to have a beneficial effect on hospital efficiency