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Dentigerous Cyst (DC) is a common type of cyst encountered in oral cavity. These types of cysts are usually found covering the crowns of unerupted teeth and expand in size due to collection of cystic fluid in the region of dental follicle. They can be treated by marsupialisation or enucleation of the lesion based on the involvement of the lesion with the adjacent structures. We wanted to analyze the demographic distribution, clinical, and radiographic features of DC cases reporting to the dental department at NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur (M.P.).METHODSA retrospective study of clinical, radiographic presentation and management of 13 cases of DC attending OPD of Department of Dentistry and treated by enucleation and marsupialization, at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose (NSCB) Medical College at Jabalpur (M.P.) from July 2016 till December 2017 was conducted.RESULTSOut of 13 cases 8 patients (61.53%) were males and 5 (38.46%) were females. Wide variation in age was seen (14-47 years). 8 (61.53%) patients had a lesion in mandible and was most commonly associated with mandibular third molar which was encountered in 5 cases (38.46%). Most common presenting symptom was a swelling which was found in 76.92% patients. 9 cases (69.23%) were treated with enucleation and marsupialisation was used to treat 4 cases (30.76%).CONCLUSIONSA male: female ratio of 1.6:1 was reported showing a slight male dominance. DC most commonly involved unerupted mandibular third molars. The prognosis of patients treated with enucleation and marsupialisation is satisfactory.
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The present study was conducted at Panna Tiger Reserve of Madhya Pradesh for sero-surveillance for canine parvovirus (CPV), canine distemper virus (CDV) and canine adenovirus (CAV) infections in feral dogs. Biological samples were also collected from the wild carnivore species which were immobilized or died during the study period. Serum samples were subjected for detection of IgG antibodies against CPV, CDV and CAV infections. Additionally biological samples of wild carnivores were subjected to molecular diagnosis of CPV and CDV genes. Seroprevalence for CPV, CDV and CAV infections was observed as 3.5%, 4.4% and 0.89%, respectively, whereas for mixed infections of CPV+CDV, CPV+CAV, CDV+CAV and CPV+CDV+CAV, it was observed as 48.2%, 1.7%, 4.4% and 36.6%, respectively. Sex wise, age wise and distance wise seroprevalence was non-significant in the present study. Seroprevalence for CPV, CDV and CAV infections in cats was observed as 50%, 100 % and 0%, whereas in wild carnivores, it was observed as 100%, 90% and 0% respectively. PCR based diagnosis in the wild carnivore also revealed CDV positive cases. Serological and genomic evidence of pathogens in dogs-cats of buffer villages and wild carnivores of Panna tiger reserve indicated that the viruses may pose a high risk of spillover to wild carnivores. Study also indicated that dog population is immuned to major infectious diseases but can be a threat to the compromised wild carnivore species including tigers
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Stroke is the most common life threatening or disabling neurological condition in older population. Although it is not infrequent in young adults, stroke in young adults poses a major socioeconomic health problem especially in developing countries. Increased incidence of stroke in young adult is due to rise in the prevalence of diabetes mellitus, hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Obesity has been recognised as a risk factor in high income countries. In addition smoking, tobacco chewing and alcohol abuse are frequent in young people and have tended to increase over time. Emergent vascular risk factors may also have contributed, in part, to the increase in ischemic stroke.METHODSThis is an observational study conducted in the Department of Medicine, Sanjay Gandhi Memorial Hospital, associated with Shyam Shah Medical College, Rewa, in the Vindhya region between April 2018 and June 2019.RESULTSOut of 100 patients, 73% patients presented with ischemic stroke, 58% were males and most common clinical presentation was hemiparesis (83%). Associated addictions were smoking, tobacco chewing and alcohol, among which smoking was statistically significant.CONCLUSIONSStroke in young adults can lead to huge socioeconomic burden on society. In our study we found smoking to be a significant risk factor. So, by countering these addictions at various levels of prevention, we can decrease the incidence of stroke in young adults.
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The world has witnessed tremendous development in the last few decades. Even in India, the standard of living has improved in general. Literacy rates are improving. More and more people are aspiring for better jobs, better salaries, and higher professional satisfaction. This is pushing society towards materialism. Excessive stress and anxiety to cope with material and professional pressures sometimes lead to suicidal attempts. This retrospective study was conducted in a major city (Bhopal) of the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh to analyze the common modes deployed in attempted suicide. The commonest method of attempting suicide was found to be poisoning or drug overdose. Among poisons, orga-nophosphorus compounds top the list on account of their widespread use in agricultural, industrial and domestic situations, making them easily available.