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Evaluation of Immunohistochemical Expression of Beta-catenin and E-cadherin as Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Markers in Colorectal Carcinoma - An Analytical Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Center. 评价结直肠癌中β -连环蛋白和e -钙粘蛋白作为上皮-间质转化标志物的免疫组织化学表达-三级保健中心的回顾性分析研究
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_535_24
Ramya Katta, Sindhura Nugala, Madhavi Kolakonda, Aparna Chinnam
{"title":"Evaluation of Immunohistochemical Expression of Beta-catenin and E-cadherin as Epithelial-Mesenchymal Transition Markers in Colorectal Carcinoma - An Analytical Retrospective Study in a Tertiary Care Center.","authors":"Ramya Katta, Sindhura Nugala, Madhavi Kolakonda, Aparna Chinnam","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_535_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_535_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Colorectal carcinoma is a major health concern globally, with varying prognostic outcomes influenced by molecular markers. E-cadherin and beta-catenin are proteins involved in cellular adhesion and signaling pathways, and their aberrant expression has been implicated in tumor progression and metastasis.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study aims to evaluate the association between abnormal immunohistochemical expression of E-cadherin and beta-catenin with various clinicopathological parameters in colorectal carcinomas.</p><p><strong>Setting and design: </strong>A retrospective cross-sectional 3-year analytical study.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A total of 52 colorectal carcinoma tissue samples were analyzed using immunohistochemistry to assess the expression levels of E-cadherin and beta-catenin. Clinicopathological parameters including age, gender, tumor location, tumor differentiation, depth of invasion, perineural invasion, lymphovascular invasion, and nodal involvement were assessed and correlated with protein expression patterns.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>SPSS version 24 was used for calculating <i>P</i> values using the Chi-squared test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Aberrant expression of E-cadherin and beta-catenin was observed in a significant proportion of the tumors. Poorly differentiated tumors showed a marked loss of E-cadherin and abnormal beta-catenin localization. In addition, increased lymphovascular and nodal involvement were significantly associated with these aberrant expression patterns.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The findings suggest that abnormal expression of E-cadherin and beta-catenin is linked to poor tumor differentiation and higher rates of lymphovascular and nodal involvement. These markers may serve as potential biomarkers for assessing prognosis in colorectal carcinoma patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"98-103"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058043/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144004273","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Exploring Project-based Learning for Enhancing Neuroanatomy Understanding in 1st-year MBBS Students. 探索基于项目的学习增强MBBS一年级学生的神经解剖学理解。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_364_24
Ranjana Verma, Sonu, Pragati Sheel Mittal, Suchismita Sarkar
{"title":"Exploring Project-based Learning for Enhancing Neuroanatomy Understanding in 1<sup>st</sup>-year MBBS Students.","authors":"Ranjana Verma, Sonu, Pragati Sheel Mittal, Suchismita Sarkar","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_364_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_364_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Neuroanatomy has always been considered a difficult topic for 1<sup>st</sup>-year MBBS students. Project-based Learning (PjBL) is a comprehensive approach to classroom teaching and learning that is designed to engage students in solving clinical scenario-based questions. This innovative learning method employs real-world work assignments on time-limited projects to achieve mandated performance, facilitating a collaborative and collective learning experience. This engaging pedagogy is designed to enhance the understanding of neuroanatomy.</p><p><strong>Aim and objectives: </strong>To implement and innovate PjBL sessions in neuroanatomy, and to analyze student's perceptions following each session.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>The phase I MBBS students and faculty involved in the teaching were sensitized regarding the projects. A baseline lecture on the topic was taken by the faculty in charge. Students were divided into four groups of 25 each and were assigned a topic and instructed to present a seminar on the given topic with the help of self-made models. Learner satisfaction survey was taken on the Likert Scale from the students regarding understanding of the given topic and faculty feedback for the same was also taken.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Students testified that the project was helpful in improving their understanding of neuroanatomy and enhancing classroom engagement, collaborative learning in preparation of projects, and boosting their critical and collateral thinking.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Students were satisfied with the application of PjBL sessions in better understanding of neuroanatomy. It also helped them in developing concepts for various neurological disorders. The faculty involved was satisfied with the performance of students and looking forward to incorporating this teaching-learning method in the future.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"72-77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058046/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011558","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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The Unspoken Danger of the Mount Fuji Sign Leading to Sudden Death. 富士山标志导致猝死的潜在危险。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_513_24
Sarjana Singh, Vipin Gupta, Dasari Harish, Amandeep Singh
{"title":"The Unspoken Danger of the Mount Fuji Sign Leading to Sudden Death.","authors":"Sarjana Singh, Vipin Gupta, Dasari Harish, Amandeep Singh","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_513_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_513_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Traumatic pneumocephalus is not an unusual entity. Mostly, such cases are managed according to the patient's neurological status, guided by computed tomography (CT) imaging, and the patient responds well to conservative treatment. However, it seldom progresses to tension pneumocephalus, and if it does along with deterioration of the neurological condition, then neurosurgical intervention becomes necessary. On CT, its appearance is named \"Mount Fuji\" sign. The most widely documented peril involves increased intracranial pressure causing mass effect and, in some cases, cerebral herniation. However, one unspoken aspect leading to sudden death is seizure. We report the case of a 52-year-old male, admitted after vehicular accident responding well to the conservative treatment along with resolution of tension pneumocephalus. However, he developed generalized tonic-clonic seizures leading to sudden death. Through this case report, we will be discussing the association of pneumocephalus with seizures and seizures leading to sudden death.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"132-135"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058049/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964240","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Nutritional Status and Dietary Diversity: A Community-based Assessment among Elderly Residents of Budge Budge II Block, West Bengal. 营养状况和饮食多样性:西孟加拉邦Budge Budge II街区老年人的社区评估。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_533_24
Kalpana Gupta, Sinjita Dutta, Moumita Mandal, Sreetama Chakrabarti, Ratul Kumar Bysack
{"title":"Nutritional Status and Dietary Diversity: A Community-based Assessment among Elderly Residents of Budge Budge II Block, West Bengal.","authors":"Kalpana Gupta, Sinjita Dutta, Moumita Mandal, Sreetama Chakrabarti, Ratul Kumar Bysack","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_533_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_533_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Aging makes elderly people vulnerable to malnutrition; factors such as feeding difficulty, reduced mobility, psychological distress, being widowed, illiteracy, poverty, and poor access to health and social services further aggravate the condition. Decreased nutrition is one of the major factors that often go undiagnosed; hence, the diet must include a variety of foods for proper nutrition. The objectives of the study were to determine the nutritional status of elderly residents and to assess the dietary diversity among them.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>A community-based descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among elderly participants residing under the selected subcenters of Budge Budge II block, West Bengal, over 3 months. A total of 210 elderly participants were selected through multistage sampling. Dietary diversity was measured using the Individual Dietary Diversity Score and nutritional status using the Mini Nutritional Assessment scale. ANOVA and independent sample <i>t</i>-tests were done to see any difference in the mean dietary diversity score. Binary logistic regression for nutritional status was performed, considering <i>P</i> < 0.05 to determine the association.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among 210 participants, 7.1% were malnourished, 48.6% were at risk of malnutrition, while 44.3% were normal. Currently, unmarried and morbid elderly are at higher risk of being malnourished. The mean dietary diversity score was 6.07 ± 0.65. Significant differences were found in age group, gender, marital status, addiction, education level, socioeconomic status, food preferences, and social assistance. With increasing dietary diversity, nutritional status score also increases.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Nutritional clinics should be set up at the primary health center/community health center level to provide a more detailed evaluation, regular follow-up, and dietary intervention for reversing the situation.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"109-115"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058050/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143999531","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Capacity Building of Teachers of Health Professions to Use Assessment as a Tool for Learning for Supporting Competency-based Curricula. 卫生专业教师利用评估作为学习工具以支持基于能力的课程的能力建设。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_613_24
Tejinder Singh, Rajiv Mahajan, Kapil Gupta, Parmod Kumar Goyal
{"title":"Capacity Building of Teachers of Health Professions to Use Assessment as a Tool for Learning for Supporting Competency-based Curricula.","authors":"Tejinder Singh, Rajiv Mahajan, Kapil Gupta, Parmod Kumar Goyal","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_613_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_613_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The authors describe a faculty development program to build the capacity of teachers of health professions. The program is offered in the form of a fellowship in hybrid mode and is centered around the concept of \"assessment as learning.\" It harnesses the power of assessment to promote learning, uses near peer teaching, and requires the participants to apply this knowledge for an assessment project.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"122-124"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058040/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143998320","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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High Diagnostic Accuracy but Persistent Risk of Complicated Appendicitis: A Retrospective Analysis from Hail Province, Saudi Arabia. 诊断准确性高,但复杂性阑尾炎的持续风险:来自沙特阿拉伯Hail省的回顾性分析。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_529_24
Alfatih Mohamed Ahmed Aljanib, Faisal Fawaz Alshammari, Fahad Maiyah Alshammari, Ali Ahmed Alqahtani, Bandar Alsaif, Jerold C Alcantara, Abdulaziz Bin Ali Alshammari, Talal Alharazi
{"title":"High Diagnostic Accuracy but Persistent Risk of Complicated Appendicitis: A Retrospective Analysis from Hail Province, Saudi Arabia.","authors":"Alfatih Mohamed Ahmed Aljanib, Faisal Fawaz Alshammari, Fahad Maiyah Alshammari, Ali Ahmed Alqahtani, Bandar Alsaif, Jerold C Alcantara, Abdulaziz Bin Ali Alshammari, Talal Alharazi","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_529_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_529_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency. While clinical diagnosis is generally effective, it is not perfect, potentially leading to negative appendectomies or delayed treatment.</p><p><strong>Aims: </strong>This study investigated the histopathological patterns of appendectomy specimens in King Khalid Hospital, Hail Province, Saudi Arabia, correlating them with preoperative clinical diagnoses to assess diagnostic accuracy and guide optimal management.</p><p><strong>Subjects and methods: </strong>A retrospective analysis was conducted on 198 patients who underwent appendectomies between August 2023 and July 2024. Resected appendix specimens underwent histopathological examination and were categorized as inflamed, malignant, or benign. Clinical data and histopathological findings were compared using statistical analyses, including Fisher's exact test, to assess diagnostic accuracy and explore potential associations between patient demographics, appendicitis severity, and clinical presentation.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study cohort consisted predominantly of young males (78.8%, mean age: 26 ± 9.2 years), with no pediatric cases included. The most common histopathological finding was an inflamed appendix (99.5%), with acute inflammation being most prevalent (86.9%). Perforation (10.1%) and gangrenous changes (2.5%) were also observed. A rare case of negative appendectomy (0.5%) was attributed to a perforated Meckel's diverticulum.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>This study demonstrates a high preoperative diagnostic accuracy for acute appendicitis. However, the occurrence of negative appendectomies and complicated cases, particularly in young adult males, highlights the need for continuous vigilance and refinement of diagnostic approaches. Further research exploring age- and sex-specific risk factors for complicated appendicitis is crucial to optimizing patient management strategies and minimizing unnecessary surgical interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"85-90"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058051/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143964013","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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STOP-BANG Score versus Epworth Sleepiness Scale as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea. STOP-BANG评分与Epworth嗜睡量表作为阻塞性睡眠呼吸暂停的筛查工具。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_557_24
Manpriya Dogra, Surabhi Jaggi, Komaldeep Kaur, Chahat Bhatia, Deepak Aggarwal, Varinder Saini
{"title":"STOP-BANG Score versus Epworth Sleepiness Scale as a Screening Tool for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.","authors":"Manpriya Dogra, Surabhi Jaggi, Komaldeep Kaur, Chahat Bhatia, Deepak Aggarwal, Varinder Saini","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_557_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_557_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep-breathing disorder. OSA is becoming highly prevalent, which means that to detect and prevent various hazardous complications, it is imperative that there are easy yet accurate techniques available to identify people with OSA.</p><p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The objective was to compare two questionnaires: The STOP-BANG score and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS), used to screen the patients suspected of OSA. Polysomnography (PSG), the gold standard investigation, was used to diagnose OSA.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Sixty-five suspected individuals were recruited as per inclusion/exclusion criteria. Detailed history taking, physical examination, and anthropometric examination were done in all patients. Suspects were subjected to filling up of the STOP-BANG and ESS questionnaires, following which they underwent an overnight PSG examination, which is considered the gold standard diagnostic investigation for OSA. Compiled data were used to compare the sensitivities, specificities, and positive and negative predictive values (NPVs) of the two screening scores.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of 65 screened patients, 57 (88%) had OSA. The sensitivity to predict OSA was the highest for the STOP-BANG questionnaire (91.23%), whereas ESS had a sensitivity of 70.18%. No difference in specificity (75%) of the two scores was noted. The positive predictive values of STOP-BANG and ESS questionnaires was 96.30% and 95.20%, respectively. NPV of STOP-BANG and ESS was 54.50% and 26.10%, respectively.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The present study was able to provide valuable insights into OSA screening. Out of the two studied OSA screening questionnaires, we found out that both had comparatively good predictive and diagnostic accuracy, with the STOP-BANG score surpassing the ESS score in the majority of measures. Considering the high global burden of undiagnosed OSA, there is a need to upregulate the screening for OSA followed by appropriate treatment measures. This would improve sleep quality and reduce the risk of complications and future adverse health outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"116-121"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058039/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144025794","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Genetically Divert Carbapenemase-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii: Better to be Safe than Sorry. 耐碳青霉烯酶鲍曼不动杆菌:安全总比后悔好。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-04-01 Epub Date: 2025-04-07 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_49_25
Nikunja Kumar Das, Sahjid Mukhida
{"title":"Genetically Divert Carbapenemase-resistant <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>: Better to be Safe than Sorry.","authors":"Nikunja Kumar Das, Sahjid Mukhida","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_49_25","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_49_25","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 2","pages":"69-71"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12058045/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144011792","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Cervical Vestibular-evoked Myogenic Potential in Healthy Adults: A Cross-sectional Study Investigating the Impact of Various Stimuli and Recording Conditions. 健康成人颈前庭诱发肌源电位:一项横断面研究,探讨各种刺激和记录条件的影响。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_344_24
Saumya Pandey, Sangeeta Gupta, Ramashankar Rath, Gaurav Gupta
{"title":"Cervical Vestibular-evoked Myogenic Potential in Healthy Adults: A Cross-sectional Study Investigating the Impact of Various Stimuli and Recording Conditions.","authors":"Saumya Pandey, Sangeeta Gupta, Ramashankar Rath, Gaurav Gupta","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_344_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_344_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Cervical vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (c-VEMPs) is a noninvasive procedure that captures the electrical activity of sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscles in response to auditory stimuli. The clinical value of VEMP, however, is affected by the use of appropriate stimuli and correct testing techniques. This study investigates the effects of different stimuli and recording conditions on c-VEMP recordings.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Sixty healthy participants, aged 18-60 years, underwent c-VEMP recordings. Air-conducted sound stimuli (tone bursts and clicks) in sitting, supine neck torsion, and supine head lift and neck torsion positions along with the variation in the active electrode positions were employed to obtain the c-VEMP records. The c-VEMP parameters were compared by paired <i>t</i>-test, Wilcoxon signed-rank test and one-way ANOVA. <i>P</i> < 0.05 was considered statistically significant.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Tone burst and click-evoked c-VEMP varied with statistically significant differences in terms of amplitudes, corrected amplitudes, and thresholds (<i>P</i> = 0.0000). Tone burst stimuli produced larger amplitudes and lower thresholds in both ears. No significant difference was found in c-VEMP parameters tested for differences in active electrode placement except for threshold asymmetry (<i>P</i> = 0.0123) (Wilcoxon signed-rank test). c-VEMP recordings in the sitting position produced significantly larger corrected amplitudes compared to the supine head lift and neck torsion positions, for both sides (one-way ANOVA).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of the current study revealed a greater response rates and larger amplitudes for tone burst-evoked c-VEMP responses as compared to those with click stimuli. A seated, head-turned position with the active electrode placed in the middle of the SCM muscle yielded larger tone burst-evoked c-VEMP responses. The variation in the VEMP data obtained owing to different stimuli and recording conditions should be considered when evaluating patients in clinical practice to optimize the clinical applicability of the VEMP examination.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"49-59"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12054654/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144018715","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Folliculitis Decalvans: An Uncommon Case Report with Review of Literature. Decalvans毛囊炎:罕见病例报告并文献复习。
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International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research Pub Date : 2025-01-01 Epub Date: 2025-01-09 DOI: 10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_414_24
Gyanendra Singh, Yashdeep Pathania, Parth Goswami, Shilpi Tyagi, Tarang Patel
{"title":"Folliculitis Decalvans: An Uncommon Case Report with Review of Literature.","authors":"Gyanendra Singh, Yashdeep Pathania, Parth Goswami, Shilpi Tyagi, Tarang Patel","doi":"10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_414_24","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/ijabmr.ijabmr_414_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Folliculitis decalvans (FD) is a rare, chronic inflammatory disorder that primarily affects the scalp, leading to scarring alopecia. The condition is classified as a primary neutrophilic cicatricial alopecia and is characterized by pustules, erosions, and scaly-crusty lesions, often associated with pain, itching, and burning sensations. The pathogenesis is not fully understood, though <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i> infection and immune dysregulation are implicated. FD is a challenging condition to diagnose and manage due to its similarities with other scarring alopecias such as dissecting cellulitis, central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia, and lichen planopilaris. We report the case of a 40-year-old female presenting with itchy follicular papules and patchy hair loss over the frontotemporal region. This rare case highlights the clinical and histological features of FD and the importance of differentiating it from other scarring alopecias to ensure appropriate treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":13727,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Applied and Basic Medical Research","volume":"15 1","pages":"63-65"},"PeriodicalIF":0.8,"publicationDate":"2025-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC12054655/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143994162","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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