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Introduction One of the major health problems in many countries including India is type 2 diabetes. Yoga is being explored as an alternative therapy for the management of diabetes. Methods Among the total of 137 participants who successfully completed the 'Living Well' workshop by the Art of Living, 84 with type 2 diabetes were assessed for change in random blood sugar levels, systolic and diastolic blood pressure levels (SBP/DBP), and pulse rate over seven days. In the Living Well workshop, the participants performed a comprehensive Yogic Breathing Program that included yogic movements and postures (Asana), relaxation practice, three-stage Pranayama, Sudarshan Kriya Yoga (SKY), breathing techniques, and discussion of stress relieving principles over those seven days. The parameters were recorded at the time of enrollment and after the completion of seven days of the workshop. Results There was a greater (p<0.05) percent reduction in the mean blood sugar level in diabetics as compared to non-diabetic individuals. However, the reduction in SBP and DBP were similar (p>0.05) in diabetics and non-diabetics. The percent reduction in the pulse rate however was greater (p<0.05) in diabetics than non-diabetics. Conclusion Comprehensive yogic breathing practices comprising SKY may be beneficial in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
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Background: Postoperative pain can occur because of residual infection even after effective chemomechanical preparation. This study aimed to compare postoperative pain after chemomechanical preparation with placebo and laser irradiation in nonvital teeth having symptomatic apical periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Sixty (n = 30) participants after obtaining written consent were enrolled in the study. In Group 1, chemomechanical preparation followed by mock laser therapy was carried out in which laser tip was applied but not activated. In Group 2, chemomechanical preparation followed by a laser irradiation was applied and activated. Postoperative pain scores were evaluated at baseline, 24 h, 48 h, and 72 h using the Visual Analog Scale. Preoperative and postoperative percussion pain scores were also recorded. Subjects needing rescue medication were recorded as well. Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon test were used for intergroup comparison and intragroup comparison. The Chi-square test was used for comparing rescue medication. Results: There was significant reduction in pain scores in the laser group as compared to placebo group at all time points. There was also significant difference in the preoperative and postoperative percussion pain scores. 9 and 3 subjects required rescue medication in Groups 1 and 2, respectively. Conclusion: Laser irradiation following chemomechanical preparation led to significant reduction in postoperative pain and can be considered as a valuable adjunct.
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CONTEXT: Neoendo Flex and Mani Silk are recently launched nickel-titanium (NiTi) rotary files. Dentinal cracks and file separation remain a critical problem in the endodontic domain. AIM: The aim was to evaluate and compare the incidence of dentinal crack formation after root canal preparation with Neoendo flex and Mani silk files. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Thirty-six extracted single-rooted premolars with straight, single root canals were selected for the study. The specimens were randomly assigned to three groups, with 12 samples in each group. The root canal preparation for the three groups was done with hand K-file, Mani Silk, and Neoendo Flex files, respectively, following which the specimens were horizontally sectioned at 3, 6, and 9 mm from the apex. Sectioned samples were viewed under a stereomicroscope to determine the presence or absence of dentinal cracks. The data were analyzed using one-way ANOVA and Chi-square test. RESULTS: Hand K-files and Mani Silk files produced a lesser number of cracks than Neoendo Flex files; however, the difference was not statistically significant among the three file groups at 3 mm and 6 mm (P > 0.05). A statistically significant difference between the groups was seen at 9 mm, where Mani Silk files produced fewer cracks than K files and Neoendo Flex files (P = 0.007). Overall, Neoendo Flex significantly produced more cracks than Mani Silk and hand K-files (P = 0.0029). CONCLUSIONS: Both hand K files and NiTi rotary instruments may cause dentinal cracks. Neoendo Flex files tend to produce more dentinal cracks than Mani silk and K-file.
