BioinformationPub Date : 2026-06-30eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.6026/973206300223442
Patel Jaimikaben Babubhai, Vankar G K
{"title":"Effect of guided imagery on anxiety among pregnant working women.","authors":"Patel Jaimikaben Babubhai, Vankar G K","doi":"10.6026/973206300223442","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223442","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anxiety during pregnancy is a significant maternal mental health problem among working women due to occupational stress and pregnancy- related physiological changes. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of guided imagery in reducing anxiety among pregnant working women in Vadodara, Gujarat. Hence, a pre-experimental one-group pre-test and post-test design was used among 50 participants and anxiety was measured using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7). The mean anxiety score decreased significantly from 24.36 to 16.08 after the intervention (p < 0.001). Thus, we show that guided imagery may serve as a simple and effective non-pharmacological intervention to reduce anxiety during pregnancy.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3442-3448"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545863/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896467","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}
{"title":"Anxiety and panic disorder: First-line pharmacotherapy.","authors":"Shruti Vihang Brahmbhatt, Akil Idrish Sunasara, Mahavirsingh Rajput","doi":"10.6026/973206300223425","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223425","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Anxiety and panic disorders are common psychiatric illnesses, but real-world data on first-line pharmacotherapy outcomes from Indian tertiary care settings remain limited. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate prescribing patterns, efficacy, safety, and tolerability of first-line pharmacotherapy in 40 newly diagnosed patients with anxiety or panic disorder. Anxiety disorder accounted for 72.5% of cases, and SSRIs alone or combined with benzodiazepines were the most frequently prescribed treatment regimens. Favorable clinical outcomes were observed in 77.5% of patients, while adverse drug reactions were predominantly mild and did not require treatment discontinuation. Thus, SSRI-based first-line pharmacotherapy demonstrated good efficacy and tolerability, supporting guideline-based management of anxiety and panic disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3425-3429"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545908/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896685","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}
BioinformationPub Date : 2026-06-30eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.6026/973206300223629
Nishath Sayed Abdul, Yara Faisal Albahijan
{"title":"Knowledge regarding applications of virtual reality- haptic and augmented reality technologies among dental healthcare professionals in Saudi Arabia: A cross-sectional study.","authors":"Nishath Sayed Abdul, Yara Faisal Albahijan","doi":"10.6026/973206300223629","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223629","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Technologies like virtual reality, haptic and augmented reality offer great potential for improving dental education, particularly in the preclinical development of manual skills and spatial awareness. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the knowledge and awareness of virtual reality (VR) - haptic and augmented reality (AR) technology among dental healthcare professionals of Saudi Arabia. Awareness regarding VR/AR was fairly high among the study sample, with 75.5% knowing about these technologies. 67% had not used VR/AR in clinical or teaching practice and over half had attended related training. Thus, we show significant gap between awareness and practical application, underscoring the need for curriculum integration and targeted training to facilitate adoption in dental practice.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3629-3635"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545895/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896347","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}
BioinformationPub Date : 2026-06-30eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.6026/973206300223240
Jaya Verma, Ankita Verma, Jayesh Anand, Rishvee Prateek, Harsh Priyank, Asim Mustafa Khan, Haitham Ahmed Alhasan
{"title":"Comparative evaluation of behavior management techniques on anxiety levels in pediatric dental patients.","authors":"Jaya Verma, Ankita Verma, Jayesh Anand, Rishvee Prateek, Harsh Priyank, Asim Mustafa Khan, Haitham Ahmed Alhasan","doi":"10.6026/973206300223240","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223240","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Dental anxiety in pediatric patients significantly hinders effective treatment, posing a barrier to optimal dental care. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the effectiveness of various behavior management techniques (BMTs) in reducing anxiety during dental procedures in children. Four BMTs were compared: Positive reinforcement, distraction, nitrous oxide sedation and control. Data showed that nitrous oxide sedation was the most effective, followed by distraction, while positive reinforcement offered moderate success. Thus, we show the most effective techniques for managing dental anxiety in pediatric patients.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3240-3244"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545885/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896412","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}
{"title":"Push-out bond strength of zinc oxide eugenol sealer, bioceramic sealer and bioactive glass sealer to dentin among heat generated thermoplasticized gutta-percha technique.","authors":"Ayushi Upadhayay, Pankaj Mishra, Santosh Kumar Singh, Shubhashree Rajput, Ashee Jain, Kehkashan Sheikh","doi":"10.6026/973206300223624","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223624","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Heat produced during thermoplasticized obturation negatively impacts root canal sealers, compromising their adhesion to dentin and ultimately affecting the integrity of the seal. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the push-out bond strength of zinc oxide eugenol sealer, bioceramic sealer and bioactive glass sealer following thermoplasticized gutta-percha obturation. Sixty single-rooted premolars were randomly divided into three groups and samples from the apical, middle and cervical thirds were evaluated using universal testing equipment. Hence, the bioactive glass sealer showed the greatest push-out bond strength, followed by the bioceramic sealer, whereas the zinc oxide eugenol sealer revealed the lowest values. In all three groups, the apical third consistently exhibited higher bond strength than the middle and cervical thirds. Thus, data shows the performance of traditional and contemporary sealers during heat-assisted obturation and support the potential benefits of bioactive components in enhancing sealer-dentin adhesion.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3624-3628"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545951/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896443","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}
BioinformationPub Date : 2026-06-30eCollection Date: 2026-01-01DOI: 10.6026/973206300223324
Minal M Kshirsagar, Sandhya A M, Manjiri Deshmukh, Priyanka Mishra, Sarita Mane, Prachi Kapade, Bharat Sankhla
{"title":"Prevalence of systemic disease among COVID-19 patients admitted at Jumbo COVID care facility, Mumbai.","authors":"Minal M Kshirsagar, Sandhya A M, Manjiri Deshmukh, Priyanka Mishra, Sarita Mane, Prachi Kapade, Bharat Sankhla","doi":"10.6026/973206300223324","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223324","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>In COVID-19 existing systemic diseases aggravates the complications as well as hospitalization rates and outcomes. Therefore, it is of interest to find out how common systemic diseases are among COVID-19 patients admitted to a Jumbo COVID care facility in Mumbai. Hence, the study included 10,000 patients with confirmed COVID-19, with data from hospital records, including patient demographics and systemic diseases. Hypertension (34.8%) and diabetes (31.2%) were the most common. Identifying and managing co-morbid conditions early is important to improve outcomes and make better use of healthcare resources during pandemics.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3324-3327"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545967/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896445","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}
{"title":"Dentin microhardness changes and smears layer removal following conventional versus alternative irrigation regimens in root canals.","authors":"Shefali Talekar, Adiya Apon, Sarita Vikram Singh, Smitha Reddy, Prachi Kapade, Ritika Pundir, Miral Mehta","doi":"10.6026/973206300223740","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223740","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Effective irrigation during root canal treatment is essential for disinfection and smear layer removal, through its effects on dentin microstructure remain insufficiently explored. Therefore, it is of interest to compare the five irrigation protocols-NaOCl/EDTA, NaOCl/ citric acid, CHX/EDTA, MTAD and QMix-on dentin microhardness and smear layer removal. All experimental groups showed significant microhardness reduction compared with control, with NaOCl/EDTA causing the greatest decrease. QMix and MTAD demonstrated superior smear layer removal with moderate effects on dentin hardness, while QMix showed consistent performance across root levels. Thus, data shows the QMix and MTAD provide a balanced alternative to conventional NaOCl/EDTA, maintaining effective smear-layer removal while reducing the negative impact on dentin microhardness.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3740-3746"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545916/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896447","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}
{"title":"Diagnostic effect of extended focussed assessment with sonography for trauma (E-FAST) in thoracic and abdomen injuries at a tertiary care centre.","authors":"Vrashabhan Ahirwar, Akhilesh Ratnakar, Ritesh Yadav, Talha Saad, Shreya Shrikant Chitode, Satyendra Mishra, Neelu Jain","doi":"10.6026/973206300223736","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223736","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Extended focussed assessment with sonography for trauma (E-FAST) has become a paramount tool in emergency trauma department. Therefore, it is of interest to assess the effectiveness of E-FAST in individuals presenting with blunt abdominal and thoracic trauma, to evaluate its accuracy in guiding operative and conservative management strategies and to determine its role in improving triage efficiency, minimizing treatment delays and enhancing overall patient outcomes. Male individuals exhibited the greatest percentages of trauma than females and abdominal injuries were more frequent than thoracic injuries. The prominent mode of trauma was road traffic accidents with E-FAST examination being completed within 2-5 minutes in most of the cases. Thus, data shows the E-FAST is a prominent tool in ameliorating clinical judgment by expediting early recognition of fatal injuries and administering pertinent interventions.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3736-3739"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545865/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896525","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}
{"title":"Evaluating surgical and non-surgical wound approaches in diabetic foot ulcer treatments: A comparative study.","authors":"Ashis Tiwari, Pradeep Rathore, Ashish Kumar Shukla","doi":"10.6026/973206300223300","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223300","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) remain a serious complication of diabetes mellitus, often leading to infection, prolonged hospitalization and potential limb amputation. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the outcomes of surgical versus non-surgical management of DFUs in 100 patients, divided equally into two groups of fifty each. Group A received surgical interventions such as debridement and minor procedures, while Group B underwent non-surgical care including dressings, antibiotics, glycemic control and off-loading. Healing progress, infection control, duration of recovery and complication rates was closely monitored. Thus, we show that surgical management yields faster healing and superior infection control in moderate to severe cases, while non-surgical care is suitable for mild ulcers, advancing current understanding of tailored treatment strategies to optimize DFU outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3300-3304"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545902/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896570","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}
{"title":"Association of early childhood caries and malocclusion patterns: A pedodontic-orthodontic perspective.","authors":"Jnana Ranjan Swain, Chilukuri Raghuram, Naveena Vyshnavi K, Sugandha Sharma, Lata Kumari, Anushi Mehandiratta","doi":"10.6026/973206300223412","DOIUrl":"10.6026/973206300223412","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Early childhood caries (ECC) is a major pediatric oral health problem that may adversely affect normal occlusal and craniofacial development in children. Therefore, it is of interest to evaluate the relationship between early childhood caries (ECC) and developing malocclusion patterns in young children. A cross-sectional pedodontic-orthodontic assessment was conducted to determine how caries severity influences occlusal development. Data show a significant association between severe ECC and malocclusions such as increased overjet, crossbite and anterior open bite. Behavioral and dietary factors further contributed to this relationship. Early preventive intervention and integrated dental care are essential to reduce long-term developmental issues.</p>","PeriodicalId":8962,"journal":{"name":"Bioinformation","volume":"22 6","pages":"3412-3416"},"PeriodicalIF":1.9,"publicationDate":"2026-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13545930/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148896652","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}