Knowledge, attitude and practice on oral hygiene among primary school children in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu

Background: Oral health is fundamental to general health and well-being. To organize community oriented oral health promotion programs, systematic analysis of oral health is mandatory which includes information on oral health knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP). The study was done with the aim to assess the KAP on oral hygiene among primary school children in an urban area of Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.Methods: A sample of 250 primary school children in the age group of 8-10 at Anakaputhur, an urban field practice area of Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital, Kancheepuram district was chosen by multi-stage sampling technique.Data on oral hygiene was collected by using a pre-tested semi-structured questionnaire by personal interview method. The data obtained was subjected to statistical analysis using SPSS version 22.Results: Among the study participants, 65.6% of children had good knowledge on oral hygiene with only 33.6% of children with positive attitude and 10.8% of children had good practice of oral hygiene. Around 96 % of the children knew that they should brush their teeth twice daily, 92% of the children knew that having sweets/fizzy drinks causes oral health problems and 96% of the children think that maintaining healthy teeth is an individual responsibility.Conclusions: Health education services at school regarding oral hygiene practices targeting the children, teachers and the parents have to be conducted at regular intervals to empower them on the benefits of the same.

Attenuating the potential hepatotoxicity of Psoraleae Fructus by pre-processing: the alcohol soaking and water rinsing method / 药学学报

Recently, the hepatotoxicity issue regarding to Psoraleae Fructus (PF) has attracted remarkable concerns, which highlights the urgent need to explore the toxicity attenuation method for PF. In this study, we proposed an alcohol soaking and water rinsing method for pre-processing PF based on the record in the classics - "Lei Gong Pao Zhi Lun", aiming to attenuate the potential hepatotoxicity of PF. The optimal pre-processing methods and parameters were investigated by U*12(108) uniform design coupled with 3D-cultured human-derived liver organoids model and high-content imaging. The results showed that there were significant variations among the hepatotoxicity intensities of different pre-processed PF products. Four factors, including the concentration of alcohol, the ratio of material and alcohol in alcohol soaking, the time of alcohol soaking and the times of water rinsing, were found as independent significant factors (all P<0.01). The optimal pre-process parameters were further predicted and verified as follows: the alcohol concentration is 80%, the times of alcohol soaking is 3, the ratio of alcohol and material of alcohol soaking is 3, the time for alcohol soaking is 30 h, the ratio of water and material of water rinsing is 2, the times of water rinsing is 3, the time water rinsing is 12 h and the time of steaming is 5 h. This research demonstrated that the alcohol soaking and water rinsing method can effectively reduce the potential hepatotoxicity of PF. This method provides a reference for reducing the risk of PF liver injury from the perspective of Chinese medicinal materials pre-processing.

Effects of Carbohydrate Mouth Rinsing on Salivary Lysozyme, Mood States and Running Performance Among Recreational Runners

@#Introduction: Carbohydrate (CHO) mouth rinsing can enhance sports performance through a central action mediated by receptors in the mouth. This study examined the effect of a CHO mouth rinse on salivary lysozyme concentrations, mood states and running performances. Methods: Ten males recreational runners were randomised to three running trials with a 1 week recovery period between the trials. Each trial involved running at 75% maximum heart rate (HRmax) for 1 h, followed by a 15 min time trial. The participants used a CHO mouth rinse, placebo (PLA) solution or control (CON, no solution) every 15 min during the exercise. Heart rate (HR), rating of perceived exertion (RPE) and mood states were recorded pre-, during and post-exercise. Saliva samples were collected pre-, post- and 1 h post-exercise. Results: There was no significant interaction and time effect (P > 0.05) on the salivary lysozyme concentration and running performance, but it was significant (P < 0.05) for HR and RPE (increase in all trials). However, there was no significant difference (P > 0.05) in salivary lysozyme concentrations, running performances, HR values or RPE between the trials. Mood states were not significantly different (P > 0.05) between the trials, but one of the mood sub-scales showed a significant (P < 0.001) time effect (increase fatigue in all trials). Conclusion: CHO mouth rinsing did not affect physiological parameters, salivary lysozyme concentrations, mood states or running performance among recreational runners.

Clinical Study on Electronic Moxibustion in Treating Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of electronic moxibustion in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to liver-kidney deficiency. Method Ninety patients with diabetic peripheral neuropathy due to liver-kidney deficiency were randomized into a treatment group of 44 cases and a control group of 46 cases. The treatment group was intervened by acupoint therapy by warm electronic moxibustion, while the control group was intervened by foot bath with Chinese medication. For both groups, 10 treatment sessions were taken as a course of treatment, for 3 courses in total. Before and after the treatment, the whole blood viscosity, blood lipids, fasting blood glucose (FBG), glycosylated hemoglobin (GHb) and Michigan Neuropathy Screening Instrument (MNSI) were evaluated in the two groups. Result The whole blood viscosity indexes, blood lipids levels, FBG level and GHb level didn't show significant differences after the treatment in the two groups (P>0.05). The intra-group and inter-group comparisons of MNSI score showed significant differences after the treatment (P<0.01); there was a between-group difference in the change of MNSI score after the treatment (P<0.01). Conclusion Electronic moxibustion is an effective approach in treating diabetic peripheral neuropathy.

Therapeutic Observation of Auricular Point Sticking plus Chinese Medication Rinsing for Allergic Purpura / 上海针灸杂志

Objective To observe the clinical efficacy of auricular point sticking plus Chinese medication rinsing in treating allergic purpura. Method A total of 147 patients were randomized into two groups. The two groups both received conventional Western medication, while the treatment group was additionally given auricular point sticking plus Chinese medication rinsing. The therapeutic efficacy was evaluated after successive 2-week treatment. Result The total effective rate was 98.7% in the treatment group versus 88.9% in the control group, and the between-group difference was statistically significant (P<0.05). Conclusion Based on conventional treatment of Western medicine, auricular point sticking plus Chinese medication rinsing is effective in treating allergic purpura.

Optimization of rice-washed water rinsing process technology for Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma by central composite design-response surface methodology / 中草药

Objective: To optimize the processing technology of Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma prepared by rice-washed water rinsing, and provide a scientific basis for producing specification in processing. Methods: Design the processing with central composite design-response surface methodology and take the factors of volume of rice-washed water, rinsing time, and rinsing temperature as independent variables. The contents of atractylenolide I, II, and III were determined by HPLC and the comprehensive scores of the three components were regarded as the response index or OD. By analyzing with Design Expert, the best processing parasite for the experiment could be induced. Results: The best processing conditions were 9-time volume of rice-washed water, 55 h for rinsing, and at the temperature of 26℃. On the selected condition, the value of OD was at 0.960. Conclusion: The rice-washed water rinsing processing technology for Atractylodis Macrocephalae Rhizoma is stable and feasible under the condition selected, which can be used as reference for its production and quality control.

Application value of temporary closure of venous pressure clamp in duct rinsing during heparin free dialysis / 中国综合临床

Objective To study the effect of temporary closure of venous pressure clamp on blood coagulation during duct rinsing in heparin free dialysis.Methods One hundred and forty cases of heparin free dialysis were divided into the control group and observation group according to the singular times dialysis and dual time dialysis,the control group (74 cases with singular times heparin free dialysis) and observation group (66 cases with dual times heparin free dialysis).The rinsing operation of the control group was consistent with the routine dialysis process.In the observation group,the venous pressure clamp was closed before the start of rinsing,and then the venous pressure clamp was opened at the end of this process.The times of alarm,blood pump suspension period,incidence rate and degree of blood coagulation were compared between the two groups to assess the degree of comfort and compliance of all patients during the process.Results The differences between the two groups in terms of times of alarm and blood pump suspension period were statistically significant ((5.7±1.8) times vs.0 times,(9.1±4.0) s vs.0s,P=0.001),the incidence rate of blood coagulation,the degree of blood coagulation above degree Ⅱ and the rate of operation completion ahead of time in the two groups were detected ((70.3% (52/74) vs.7.6% (5/66),21.6% (16/74) vs.0,8.1% (6/74) vs.0).The difference of blood coagulation degree between the two groups was statistically significant (Z=-9.185,P=0.000).Patients in the observation group had a higher grade of comfort degree((4.8±1.0) points vs.(4.2±0.63) points,P=0.001).Conclusion In the operation of heparin free dialysis,the temporary closure of venous pressure clamp can reduce the incidence rate of interruption,prolong the service life of the filter,ensures the dialysis time and treatment effect,and improve the patients' degree of comfort.

The clinical research of mammotome minimally invasive puncture drainage in the treatment of breast abscess in lactation / 中国基层医药

Objective To investigate the value of mammotome minimally invasive puncture drainage in the treatment of breast abscess.Methods 53 patients with the breast abscess were divided into minimally invasive group (27 cases)and open group(26 cases)according to the principle of completely random.The patients in the minimally invasive group were treated with mammotome minimally invasive puncture drainage under the ultrasound guidance.The patients in the open group underwent conventional breast abscess incision and drainage.All the patients were treated with systemic anti -infection and symptomatic treatment.Then,we collated and analyzed the statistical data from the operation time,postoperative pain time,pain degree,number of dressing,healing time,postoperative breast feeding and breast appearance aspects.Results There was no significant difference in operation time between the two groups.In the minimally invasive group,the time of pain,the degree of pain,the time of dressing change,the healing time,the proportion of nursing and the appearance of the breast were (2.6 ±0.8)d,(2.1 ±0.2)min,(7.3 ±0.6)times, (1 8.0 ±0.1 )d,81 .5%,(3.5 ±0.2)points respectively.Those in the open group were (5.2 ±0.2)d,(3.3 ± 0.3)min,(28.0 ±0.2)times,(30.0 ±0.8)d,26.9%,(2.1 ±0.2)points respectively.The differences between the two groups were statistically significant(t =-3.38,-5.1 2,-5.61 ,-5.39,χ2 =32.25,t =-6.1 2,all P <0.05). Conclusion Minimally invasive treatment is a good method in the treatment of breast abscess,and deserved to be promoted clinically.

Mouthwashes with hydrogen peroxide are carcinogenic, but are freely indicated on the internet: warn your patients!

It all began in Ancient Egypt where people used to bleach their teeth with antiseptic mouthwashes made of urea from human urine. Teeth harmony is promoted by expression of feelings, communication, a real window of the brain and its content! Tooth bleaching products are medicines, not cosmetics! Mouth washing with hydrogen peroxide is an illogical and dangerous procedure! Hydrogen peroxide must be used in one's mouth only when employed by a dentist who has been properly instructed to protect the mucosa, preventing it from receiving these products. How and for how long these products are going to be used require caution in order to avoid or decrease any adverse effects on the tissues. Many websites instruct people on how to purchase and prepare hydrogen peroxide so that it is used as an antiseptic mouthwash and tooth bleaching agent. Some websites even refer to dentists as "exploiters", accusing them of not instructing patients properly. In this article, we aim at providing evidence and information upon which dentists and assistants may base their thinking as well as their opinion and procedures regarding "the indiscriminate and free use of hydrogen peroxide in the mouth, on teeth and oral mucosa". Those websites, blogs and social network profiles trespass the limits of public trust and should be immediately sued by the government for committing a crime against public health.

Tudo começou no Egito antigo, onde procurava-se clarear os dentes com bochechos antissépticos com ureia da urina humana. Os dentes se harmonizam com expressões de sentimentos, na comunicação, como uma verdadeira vitrine do cérebro e seus conteúdos! Clareadores dentários são medicamentos, e não cosméticos! Bochecho com água oxigenada representa um procedimento improcedente e perigoso! O uso do peróxido de hidrogênio ou água oxigenada na boca deve ser feito diretamente pelo profissional da Odontologia, treinado para proteger as mucosas contra o contato desses produtos. O tempo e a forma de uso requerem cuidados, para se proteger ou diminuir os efeitos indesejáveis sobre os tecidos. Vários websites "ensinam" como adquirir e preparar água oxigenada para fazer bochechos antissépticos e clarear os dentes. Alguns websites se referem ao profissional da Odontologia como um "explorador", por não ensinar isso ao paciente. No presente artigo, procuraremos informar e dar fundamentos para que os profissionais da Odontologia e auxiliares possam embasar suas reflexões, opiniões e condutas relacionadas ao tema "uso indiscriminado e livre de peróxido de hidrogênio na boca sobre os dentes e mucosa bucal". Esses websites, blogs e perfis em redes sociais abusam da fé pública e deveriam ser acionados judicialmente, imediatamente, pelas autoridades públicas, pelo crime contra a saúde das pessoas.

Obstrução nasal com ênfase em higienização / Nasal obstruction with emphasis on higienization

A obstrução nasal é uma queixa frequentemente observada na infância. Embora seu impacto na função nasal e sua relação com outras doenças estejam bem estabelecidas, nem sempre é valorizada, muitas vezes passando despercebida. Apesar de ser, em geral, causada por alterações anatômicas ou funcionais do nariz, a obstrução nasal pode ser simplesmente um reflexo das funções fisiológicas normais. A criança com obstrução nasal pode apresentar desde um quadro inócuo de rinorreia até uma situação de risco de morte, com insuficiência respiratória e dificuldades de alimentação. De maneira geral, sua abordagem requer uma anamnese cuidadosa e o exame das fossas nasais e estruturas adjacentes, de forma a determinar se a causa é de origem local ou sistêmica. Deve ser sempre interrogado a respeito da uni ou bilateralidade, intensidade do sintoma (obstrução total ou parcial), periodicidade (constante ou intermitente), duração da queixa, modo de aparecimento (súbita ou progressiva) e idade do paciente. Na maioria dos casos o exame da cavidade nasal pode determinar o local exato da obstrução; no entanto, quando necessário, exames de imagem são utilizados para a complementação do diagnóstico. O tratamento dependerá da intensidade dos sintomas, do tipo e da localização da lesão.Neste artigo serão abordadas as causas mais frequentes de obstrução nasal na infância, os principais métodos de investigação e a abordagem terapêutica geral, sendo enfatizada a importância da higienização nasal para a otimização do tratamento. Desse modo, os médicos que lidam com crianças podem se familiarizar com as possíveis causas de obstrução nasal nesta faixa etária e oferecer as melhores e mais seguras opções terapêuticas disponíveis na atualidade...

Effectiveness of Rinsing Medical Apparatus with Ultrasound Technique / 中华医院感染学杂志

OBJECTIVE To use ultrasound technique to rinse the medical apparatus and raise the rinsing quality of apparatus.METHODS Under the magnifier to examine the cleanliness of the apparatus.According to pyrogen test by standard Limulus lysate,to verify the ultrasound rinsing effect by pyrogen removing.RESULTS It was very clean when rinsing the apparatus and with no blind area to uneven parts and articular ones.Monitoring result of pyrogen was negative through rinsing the syringe by ultrasound.CONCLUSIONS The rinsing quality of apparatus is improved.

Development of automatic machine for ampoules rinsing and drying and drug succus filling in field condition / 医疗卫生装备

Objective To develop an automatic machine used for rinsing and drying ampoules and filling drug succus in field condition. Methods By using the microcomputer integrated with photoelectric-machinery technique,a full-automatic and continuous production line are formed including such working procedures as delivery,inspection,rinsing,drying,perfusing,topping,sealing,counting on,etc. Results It can implement series of operations described above on a continuous and automatic production line for producing 5,10,20 and 30ml drug succus instead of tedious,manual operations and complicated devices. Conclusion This machine can save 75% of labor and equipment,and 90% of water-electric power and bottles,which is suitable not only for common use but also for field army use.