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J Cancer Res Ther ; 17(6): 1483-1490, 2021.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34916382

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to screen plant extracts for antimitotic activity using Vigna radiata germination inhibition assay, followed by Allium cepa root tip assay and evaluation of their cytotoxic potential on colon carcinoma (HCT-116) cell lines. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Aqueous extracts of Aconitum heterophyllum, Terminalia bellirica, Bauhinia variegata, Vanda roxburghii, and Cassia angustifolia were prepared by maceration method, and preliminary screening studies to check their antimitotic activity were done by V. radiata germination inhibition assay, followed by A. cepa root tip assay. Furthermore, cytotoxic actions were evaluated by cell proliferation assay. Effect of T. bellirica aqueous extract was analyzed to induce morphological changes, cell death, lactate dehydrogenase release, and cell survival of HCT-116 cells. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: The data represented were analyzed by Student's t-test using SigmaStat 2.0 statistical analysis software. The normality of data was tested by the Shapiro-Wilk test before the Student's t-test. P values *P ≤ 0.05, **P ≤ 0.01, and ***P ≤ 0.001 were considered as statistically significant. RESULTS: All the plant extracts showed promising antimitotic activity. Out of all, T. bellirica was highly effective on HCT-116 cells and promising effect on cell proliferation assay and Annexin-propidium iodide staining revealed that T. bellirica efficiently induces apoptosis. CONCLUSIONS: T. bellirica inhibits cancer cell growth and induces apoptotic cell death. Collectively, it may hold potential for cancer therapeutics.


Subject(s)
Antimitotic Agents/pharmacology , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/pharmacology , Colonic Neoplasms/drug therapy , Plant Extracts/pharmacology , Aconitum/chemistry , Antimitotic Agents/isolation & purification , Antimitotic Agents/therapeutic use , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/isolation & purification , Antineoplastic Agents, Phytogenic/therapeutic use , Apoptosis/drug effects , Bauhinia/chemistry , Cell Proliferation/drug effects , Cell Survival/drug effects , Colonic Neoplasms/pathology , Drug Screening Assays, Antitumor , HCT116 Cells , Humans , Orchidaceae/chemistry , Plant Extracts/isolation & purification , Plant Extracts/therapeutic use , Senna Plant/chemistry , Terminalia/chemistry
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Indian J Community Med ; 43(1): 24-28, 2018.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29531434

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BACKGROUND: The metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a complex disorder and a major health concern in developing countries. Data on MetS in Indian population show multiplicity. There are no published reports about the prevalence of MetS in population of Saurashtra region, Gujarat. The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of MetS and its components in adult population of this region. METHODS: This cross-sectional observational study was carried out among 473 participants who attended free health checkup camps. Demographics, personal details along with anthropometric, clinical, and biochemical data were recorded. The MetS was diagnosed as per the definition provided by Joint Interim Statement 2009. RESULTS: The overall prevalence of MetS among studied population was found to be 41.01% (females 44.21% and males 37.91%). Abdominal obesity (66.38%), low high-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (64.69%), and high blood pressure (40.59%) appeared as the most prevalent components. MetS showed a significant association with age, body mass index, total cholesterol, habit of chewing tobacco, and history of hypertension and hyperglycemia. CONCLUSION: The high prevalence of MetS shows that population of Saurashtra is at an increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and diabetes. This highlights the need for extensive diabetes and CVD prevention and control program in this region.

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Br J Ophthalmol ; 100(8): 1098-101, 2016 08.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-26719491

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PURPOSE: NewColorIris cosmetic iris implants have a record of high ocular morbidity and are no longer in use. Newer generation of iris implants, BrightOcular, have patented posterior grooves in order to decrease iris touch and facilitate aqueous flow around the implant. However, little is known about their safety despite their implantations in 10 countries. METHODS: Collaborative case series of patients who had bilateral implantation of cosmetic iris implants solely for cosmetic reasons. RESULTS: 12 cases were collected being distributed as Caucasian (10) and Asian (2), women (11) and man (1) and with a mean age of 32 years. Ocular manifestations were present in 11 subjects and included anterior uveitis (10 of 12; 83.3%), glaucoma (7 of 12; 58.3%) and corneal decompensation (6 of 12; 50%). Visual acuity was normal in seven, decreased in five with two having visual recovery following explantation of the implant. Glaucoma could not be controlled medically in two patients. CONCLUSIONS: Cosmetic iris implants carry the risk of ocular damage when implanted in the anterior chamber of normal phakic eyes.


Subject(s)
Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss/etiology , Glaucoma/etiology , Iris/surgery , Iritis/etiology , Postoperative Complications , Prostheses and Implants/adverse effects , Visual Acuity , Adult , Corneal Endothelial Cell Loss/diagnosis , Device Removal , Eye Color , Female , Glaucoma/diagnosis , Humans , Intraocular Pressure , Iritis/diagnosis , Male , Prosthesis Failure , Young Adult
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J Ophthalmol ; 2015: 975075, 2015.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25861464

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Purpose. To report 7 cases of intraocular lens (IOL) opacification following treatment of postoperative anterior chamber fibrin with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rtPA) after cataract surgery. Methods. Retrospective case series of 7 eyes in 7 patients who developed IOL opacification after receiving rtPA for anterior chamber inflammatory membrane formation resulting from phacoemulsification cataract surgery. Three explanted IOLs were investigated with light microscopy, histochemical analysis, scanning electron microscopy, and X-ray spectrometry. Results. All patients underwent uncomplicated cataract surgery and posterior chamber hydrophilic IOL implantation. Anterior chamber inflammatory membranes developed between 1 and 4 weeks of surgery and were treated with intracameral rtPA. IOL opacification was noted between 4 weeks and 6 years after rtPA treatment with reduced visual acuity, and IOL exchange was carried out in 3 patients. Light microscopy evaluation revealed diffuse fine granular deposits on the anterior surface/subsurface of IOL optic that stained positive for calcium salts. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and energy-dispersive X-ray spectrometry (EDS) confirmed the presence of calcium and phosphate on the IOL. Conclusions. Intracameral rtPA, though rapidly effective in the treatment of anterior chamber inflammatory membranes following cataract surgery, may be associated with IOL opacification.

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BMJ Case Rep ; 20142014 Aug 25.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-25155495

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Concurrent bilateral keratoconus and granular dystrophy is reported in a 32-year-old patient with decreased vision. Initially contact lenses were attempted unsuccessfully to treat the conditions. There are a handful of other reports of these combined pathologies in the literature, and the likelihood of a chance cause or possible genetic linkage between the conditions is discussed.


Subject(s)
Cornea/pathology , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/diagnosis , Keratoconus/diagnosis , Adult , Corneal Dystrophies, Hereditary/complications , Corneal Topography , Diagnosis, Differential , Female , Humans , Keratoconus/complications , Tomography, Optical Coherence
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Acta Ophthalmol ; 92(8): e663-6, 2014 Dec.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24797544

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PURPOSE: To assess the use of a hydrogel ocular bandage (HOB) on clear corneal incisions in phacoemulsification cataract surgery and determine whether HOB reduces ocular surface contaminants ingress after routine surgery. METHODS: In this prospective randomized controlled study, thirty eyes of patients undergoing uneventful phacoemulsification were recruited consecutively and randomly assigned to have a HOB applied to the corneal incision at the end of the surgery or not. At the end of the surgery, trypan blue (TRB) was instilled on the ocular surface, aqueous fluid was aspirated from the anterior chamber (AC) and its optical density was measured using ultraviolet spectrophotometry. The corneal incisions were examined postoperatively using anterior segment optical coherence tomography. Main outcome measures were concentration of TRB in the AC, corneal incision architecture, intraocular pressure (IOP) and Seidel test. RESULTS: All incisions were Seidel negative. The mean IOP in the immediate postoperative period was 18.1 ± 5.48 mmHg for the intervention group and 16.9 ± 5.7 mmHg for the control group (p > 0.05). No architectural differences of the incisions between the two groups were noted. The total mean length of the three-step corneal incisions in the two groups was 2261.2 ± 96.92 µm and 2263 ± 119.75 µm, respectively (p > 0.05). No trace of TRB was detected in any of the samples. CONCLUSION: Proper surgical wound construction without the use of a HOB is efficient in preventing the ingress of fluid through the main corneal incision postoperatively.


Subject(s)
Aqueous Humor/metabolism , Bandages, Hydrocolloid , Cornea/surgery , Phacoemulsification/methods , Surgical Wound Dehiscence/metabolism , Trypan Blue/metabolism , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Cornea/metabolism , Female , Humans , Intraocular Pressure/physiology , Lens Implantation, Intraocular , Male , Microsurgery/methods , Middle Aged , Prospective Studies , Spectrophotometry, Ultraviolet , Surgical Wound Dehiscence/therapy , Tomography, Optical Coherence , Wound Healing
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J Cataract Refract Surg ; 39(8): 1254-9, 2013 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23889868

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To standardize the management of patients with herpetic eye disease scheduled for cataract surgery, a questionnaire was sent to each fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists registered as a consultant with a subspecialty interest in cornea. Most respondents agreed that disease stability was required before cataract surgery was offered; 62.3% would operate on patients in whom the disease had been quiescent for 3 to 6 months. The decision to prescribe prophylactic antivirals divided the respondents, with 58.8% in favor of starting antiviral treatment. Most respondents (72.46%) did not start topical antiviral treatment. In regard to changing topical steroid use postoperatively, 80.9% would not change their routine regimen. Oral acyclovir was the first line of treatment for 92.5%. The conclusions were that a significant period of inactivity should be considered before cataract surgery is performed in patients with herpes simplex virus eye disease. Oral antiviral prophylaxis is common clinical practice, but no change in routine postoperative steroid use is needed.


Subject(s)
Cataract Extraction , Keratitis, Herpetic/therapy , Practice Patterns, Physicians'/statistics & numerical data , Surveys and Questionnaires , Antiviral Agents/therapeutic use , Disease Management , Glucocorticoids/administration & dosage , Herpesvirus 1, Human/physiology , Humans , Keratitis, Herpetic/drug therapy , Keratitis, Herpetic/surgery , Keratoplasty, Penetrating , Time Factors , United Kingdom , Virus Activation
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J Clin Microbiol ; 51(5): 1622-4, 2013 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23426927

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There is growing evidence for the role of rubella virus in Fuchs' uveitis syndrome (FUS). This report is the first to show persistent intraocular rubella virus in a 28-year-old man with congenital rubella syndrome (CRS), who presented with blurred vision and was diagnosed with FUS.


Subject(s)
Antibodies, Viral/analysis , Cataract/complications , Eye Infections, Viral/virology , Fuchs' Endothelial Dystrophy/complications , Rubella Syndrome, Congenital/complications , Rubella virus/immunology , Rubella virus/isolation & purification , Adult , Aqueous Humor/virology , Cataract Extraction , Eye Infections, Viral/complications , Humans , Male , RNA, Viral/isolation & purification , Rubella virus/genetics
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BMJ Case Rep ; 20122012 Dec 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23264159

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A 27-year-old woman receiving the steroid drug cyclofenil as a fertility adjunct, experienced blurred vision 24 h after missing a dose and taking a double dose to 'catch up' with her therapeutic protocol. She was found to have a non-arteritic anterior ischaemic optic neuropathy with a visual hemifield defect and impaired optic nerve function, which has not since shown any recovery. This case highlights the prothrombotic potential for the drug when used above normal dosing range, and is therefore of great guidance for those initiating it as a fertility treatment, or in unlicensed use.


Subject(s)
Cyclofenil/adverse effects , Fertility Agents, Female/adverse effects , Optic Neuropathy, Ischemic/chemically induced , Adult , Female , Humans
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Case Rep Ophthalmol Med ; 2012: 173793, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-22701193

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Purpose. To report the use of infliximab in the rapid stabilization of a case of progressive, bilateral rheumatoid peripheral ulcerative keratitis (PUK) that failed to respond to conventional immunosuppressive therapy. Methods. A single interventional case report. Results. A patient with rheumatoid arthritis presented with bilateral PUK following a 2-month history of ocular discomfort and redness. His systemic prednisolone (PDN) and methotrexate (MTX) were increased and, despite an initial favorable response, bilateral recurrent corneal perforations ensued. Both eyes underwent cyanoacrylate glue repair, amniotic membrane transplantation (AMT), and penetrating keratoplasty (PKP). Recurrence of the disease and bilateral perforations of the second PKP in both eyes prompted administration of intravenous infliximab immediately after the fourth PKP. The disease activity rapidly settled in both eyes, and at eighteen-month followup, after 12 infliximab infusions, the PUK remains quiescent with no further graft thinning or perforation. Conclusion. Infliximab can be used to arrest the progression of severe bilateral rheumatoid PUK in cases that are refractory to conventional treatment.

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J Ophthalmol ; 2012: 484892, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23304449

ABSTRACT

This paper aims to review the recent literature describing Acanthamoeba keratitis and outline current thoughts on pathogenesis, diagnosis, and treatment as well as currently emerging diagnostic and treatment modalities.

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J Orthop Surg Res ; 6: 3, 2011 Jan 12.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21226940

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BACKGROUND: Long-term success reports by Dr. Ponseti with the Ponseti method in the treatment of congenital idiopathic clubfoot have led to a renewed interest in this method among pediatric orthopedists. The purpose of this study is to evaluate mid-term effectiveness of Ponseti method for the treatment of congenital idiopathic clubfoot. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A total of 49 patients (67 clubfeet) were treated by Ponseti method by single orthopedic surgeon during the period of October 03 to July 07 and were studied prospectively up to July 10 (mean follow up period 5 years, minimum follow-up period of 3 years). Age at the initiation of the treatment, gender, bilaterality, severity of the initial clubfoot deformity measured by Pirani Severity Score System, total numbers of Ponseti casts before the tenotomy, details of tenotomy, compliance with brace and CTEV shoes were examined. Passive range of movements and look of club foot are evaluated with mean 5 years follow-up. RESULTS: We followed the functional Ponseti Scoring System and got good to excellent results in 44 patients--89.79% (58 clubfeet--86.56%) at mean five year of follow up. Parents of 32 patients (65.30%) accept the look of the clubfoot nearly normal and parents of 12 patients (24.49%) accept the look of clubfoot as normal. Of the 49 patients who responded to initial Ponseti casting, 14 patients--28.57% (19 clubfeet--28.35%) had relapse at varying age; out of which 9 patients--64.29% (10 clubfeet--52.63%) were corrected by Ponseti casting method, while 5 patients--35.71% (9 clubfeet--47.37%) were resistant to Ponseti method. Poor compliance with the Denis Browne splint was thought to be the main cause of failure in these patients. CONCLUSION: Ponseti method is a safe and satisfactory treatment for congenital idiopathic clubfoot with mid- term effectiveness.


Subject(s)
Braces , Clubfoot/therapy , Manipulation, Orthopedic/methods , Orthopedic Equipment , Achilles Tendon/surgery , Child, Preschool , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Humans , Infant , Infant, Newborn , Male , Prospective Studies , Severity of Illness Index , Tenotomy , Treatment Outcome
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Case Rep Med ; 2010: 176514, 2010.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-21052558

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This paper provides images and a description of an unusual manifestation of relapsing polychondritis presenting initially with isolated ocular signs, mimicking infective keratitis. We present an interventional case report of a 75-year-old man who presented with marked left ocular irritation and photophobia. Ophthalmological examination disclosed corneal intrastromal infiltrate and hypopyon which failed to respond to intensive antimicrobial drops. He later went on to develop bilateral auricular chondritis. Relapsing polychondritis was diagnosed. Treatment with topical and oral corticosteroids resulted in marked improvement of the corneal infiltrate and resolution of the auricular inflammation. The paper highlights the importance of considering connective tissue inflammatory conditions in any stromal keratitis unresponsive to antimicrobial treatment.

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Br J Ophthalmol ; 94(8): 982-7, 2010 Aug.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-20538659

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AIMS: To determine the accuracy of diagnosing microbial keratitis by masked medical and non-medical observers using the Heidelberg Retina Tomograph II/Rostock Cornea Module in vivo confocal microscope. METHODS: Confocal images were selected for 62 eyes with culture- or biopsy-proven infections. The cases comprised 26 Acanthamoeba, 12 fungus, three Microsporidia, two Nocardia and 19 bacterial infections (controls). The reference standard for comparison was a positive tissue diagnosis. These images were assessed on two separate occasions by four observers who were masked to the tissue diagnosis. Diagnostic accuracy indices, kappa statistic and percentage agreement values were calculated. The Spearman correlation coefficient (r(s)) was calculated for the number of correct diagnoses versus duration of disease. RESULTS: The highest sensitivity and specificity values were 55.8% and 84.2%, respectively, and the lowest sensitivity and specificity values were 27.9% and 42.1%, respectively. The highest positive and lowest negative likelihood ratios were 2.94 and 0.59, respectively. Agreement values were: fair to moderate (kappa 0.22-0.44) for reference standard versus observer diagnosis, moderate to good in intraobserver variability (repeatability, kappa 0.56-0.88) and poor to moderate in interobserver variability (reproducibility, kappa 0.15-0.47). The correct diagnosis was associated with duration of disease for Acanthamoeba keratitis (r(s)=0.60, p=0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The diagnostic accuracy of microbial keratitis by confocal microscopy is dependent on observer experience. Intraobserver repeatability was better than interobserver reproducibility. Difficulty in distinguishing host cells from pathogenic organisms limits the value of confocal microscopy as a stand-alone tool in diagnosing microbial keratitis.


Subject(s)
Eye Infections/diagnosis , Keratitis/diagnosis , Acanthamoeba Keratitis/diagnosis , Biopsy , Cornea/microbiology , Cornea/pathology , Culture Media , Epidemiologic Methods , Eye Infections, Bacterial/diagnosis , Humans , Keratitis/microbiology , Microscopy, Confocal/methods , Observer Variation
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