{"title":"Correlation Between the Use of Vesicant Medications and The Incidence of Phlebitis in Pediatric Ward.","authors":"Lily Annisa, Suci Hanifah, Putri Setiani","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1062_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1062_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Phlebitis is an inflammatory process that is characterized by inflamed venous endothelial cells. Vesicant medications are found to be one of the causes of phlebitis, especially in pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To investigate the correlation between the use of vesicant medications and phlebitis incidence.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>The study was descriptive observational conducted over the period of June-July 2022 in a pediatric ward. The inclusion criteria were male or female pediatric inpatients, aged 1 month-18 years, and receiving medication via intravenous infusion for >24 hours. The data obtained were then analyzed for correlations by using bivariate and multivariate analysis.</p><p><strong>Results and conclusion: </strong>A total of 174 patients met the inclusion criteria; 27.6% experienced phlebitis, and 37.9% received vesicant medications. The most frequently used vesicant medications in the pediatric ward was gentamicin (74.24%). The use of vesicants and administration of >3 intravenous drugs showed statistically significant results associated with the incidence of phlebitis, with RR: 4.17 (<i>P</i> < 0.001; CI = 2.1-8.3) and RR = 2.6 (<i>P</i> = 0.012; CI = 1.2-5.5), respectively. The multivariate test results showed that the use of vesicants was a risk factor for phlebitis, with OR = 4.41 (<i>P</i> < 0.001; CI = 2.0-9.7). The use of vesicants is associated with the incidence of phlebitis in a pediatric inpatient ward.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 4","pages":"S4103-S4106"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11805223/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143384869","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}
Ryon Sam, Ann Maria Pappachan, Jasmine Podimon, Sunil Mathew, Anees Ahammed, Ashna Sara Mathew
{"title":"Leukemia's Wake-Up Call - A Case Report of a Patient's Journey.","authors":"Ryon Sam, Ann Maria Pappachan, Jasmine Podimon, Sunil Mathew, Anees Ahammed, Ashna Sara Mathew","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1208_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1208_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>A 26-year-old male complained of fever, right neck swelling, anorexia, and weight loss for 4 months. The patient noticed a right swelling in the root of the neck that progressed from 1 × 1 cm to 5 × 6 cm. We reported a Kikuchi-like acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) case. Three 3 × 3 cm lymph nodes were found in the right cervical area at IIB and III levels, firm, mobile, and nontender. Petechiae and purpura on the left upper limb, wet purpura on the palate, a positive Hess test, and temperature spikes were present. The patient is responding well to ALL treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4893-S4895"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888683/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143588609","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 Anti-<i>ESKAPE</i> Potential of <i>Valeriana Officinalis L</i>. Extract against Healthcare-Associated Infections in Tertiary Hospitals of Al-Kharj Governorate: An <i>In Vitro</i> Study.","authors":"Mohammed S Khan, Md Nadeem Bari","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1253_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1253_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) caused by <i>ESKAPE</i> pathogens are a significant concern in tertiary hospitals worldwide, including those in Al-Kharj, Saudi Arabia. This study aimed to explore the bioactive compounds from <i>Valeriana officinalis</i> and evaluate their antimicrobial activity against <i>ESKAPE</i> pathogens.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Methanolic extracts of the <i>Valeriana officinalis</i> stem were prepared and subjected to phytochemical analysis, thin-layer chromatography (TLC), and antimicrobial testing using the well-diffusion method. The minimum inhibitory concentration (MIC), minimum bactericidal concentration (MBC), and cytotoxicity (MTT assay) were also evaluated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The extract contained several major phytochemicals with significant activity against <i>ESKAPE</i> pathogens. The MIC values were 50 mg/mL for <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i>, <i>Acinetobacter baumannii</i>, and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i>, 100 mg/mL for <i>Enterococcus faecalis</i> and <i>Staphylococcus aureus</i>, and 25 mg/mL for <i>Escherichia coli</i>. The MBC values were 25 mg/mL for <i>Escherichia coli</i> and 100 mg/mL for the other <i>ESKAPE</i> pathogens.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The methanolic extract of <i>Valeriana officinalis L</i>. demonstrated potent antimicrobial activity, with relatively low MIC and MBC values against <i>ESKAPE</i> pathogens responsible for HAIs.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4649-S4654"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888659/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143588683","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":"An Analysis of 20 Cases of Parasagittal and Falcine Meningioma: Our Institutional Experience.","authors":"Boopalan Sakthisrinivasan, Rajamani Veerapandian, Ramiah Manimaran","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1158_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1158_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parasagittal and falcine meningiomas pose significant challenges to surgical removal due to their close proximity to the superior sagittal sinus and venous structures, posing high complications. The study evaluated the effectiveness of a microsurgical approach in reducing complication rates and achieving good tumor control in parasagittal and falcine meningiomas. A study involving 20 patients with parasagittal and falcine meningiomas underwent surgery at Madurai Medical College between January 2023 and December 2023. Preoperative imaging and meticulous planning were used to preserve critical venous structures and maximize safe tumor resection. Outcomes were assessed on complete resection rates, postoperative complications, and overall survival. Complete resection was achieved in 75% of cases, with a postoperative morbidity rate of 25%. Patients with tumors involving the middle third of the superior sagittal sinus faced higher risks of postoperative complications, emphasizing the importance of precise surgical navigation. The study found that a microsurgical approach, coupled with comprehensive preoperative assessment, significantly improved patient outcomes, reducing complications and enhancing survival rates. The study emphasizes the significance of a multidisciplinary approach in managing parasagittal and falcine meningiomas, emphasizing the need for advanced imaging techniques and microsurgical planning.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4940-S4943"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888675/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143588897","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":"Optimizing Treatment Outcomes for Odontogenic Keratocyst.","authors":"S Meera Petchiammal, Thiruneelakandan Sambanthan, Murugan Ranganathan, Adalarasan Subramanian, Selvakumar Rajkumar, Padmavathy Elangovan","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1258_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1258_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>The treatment of odontogenic keratocysts (OKCs) continues to be a contentious issue in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Despite extensive research and systematic reviews, no definitive protocol or consensus has been established. This case series investigates how OKCs can be treated through a thorough approach combining preoperative investigation - fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) - to confirm the diagnosis of OKC, followed by treatment of the combined surgical approach of enucleation, peripheral ostectomy, and chemical cauterization using modified Carnoy's solution under local or general anesthesia. This study demonstrates how well this multimodal therapy method works in lowering the chances of recurrence and reaching the best results.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4917-S4920"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888607/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589017","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}
Suja Joseph, Jose Jacob, Angel M Joseph, Rene Kuriakose, Mohammed Z Mustafa, Venu Yasodharan, Pradeep C Dathan, Nazia Rasheed
{"title":"Evaluation of Maxibloc Bone Grafts Biocompatibility and Osteoconductivity: An Animal Study.","authors":"Suja Joseph, Jose Jacob, Angel M Joseph, Rene Kuriakose, Mohammed Z Mustafa, Venu Yasodharan, Pradeep C Dathan, Nazia Rasheed","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_505_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_505_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Context: </strong>Alveolar bone resorption poses a significant challenge in rehabilitating edentulous patients. Ridge augmentation materials can stimulate bone growth in deficient areas.</p><p><strong>Aim: </strong>To evaluate the biocompatibility and osteoconductivity of maxibloc bone grafts in rabbits.</p><p><strong>Materials and methods: </strong>Maxibloc was packed into bony voids created surgically in the mandible and femur of rabbits, which were sacrificed at the fourth, eighth, and twelfth weeks. Radiography and histopathology evaluations assessed the osteoconductivity; hematology and toxicology evaluations assessed the biocompatibility of maxibloc.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Radiography revealed bone formation and homogenization without osteolysis. Histopathology revealed new bone formation with osteoblasts, fibrous and collagen tissue, cartilage formation, and no foreign body reaction or inflammation. Hematology revealed stable hemoglobin concentration, white blood cell count, eosinophil count, and absence of leucocytosis. Toxicology revealed elevated mortality rates at higher doses, whereas lower doses were safe. Animals exhibited no signs of systemic toxicity or behavioral changes.</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Maxibloc has demonstrated biocompatibility and osteoconductivity, presenting as a promising alloplastic bone graft.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4349-S4353"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888754/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589020","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}
Lubna Fathima, D Narmadha, P Suganya, Manimala Subramani, Soundarya Prabhakar, R Pavithra
{"title":"Assessment of Orthofacial Analysis in Indigenous Tribes: A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Lubna Fathima, D Narmadha, P Suganya, Manimala Subramani, Soundarya Prabhakar, R Pavithra","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_930_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_930_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>The indigenous tribes still exist in our Chennai, which found quite interesting for us to conduct a survey on the prevalence of malocclusion and facial symmetry. AIM: This study aims to assess the prevalence of malocclusion and facial symmetry in indigenous tribes: the narikurava. Setting and design: The study was a cross-sectional survey.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>One hundred and twenty-one individuals participated in the study. The prevalence of malocclusion was assessed as normal occlusion, class 1, class 2 and class 3 occlusion, and facial symmetry was recorded along with facial aesthetic index.</p><p><strong>Statistical analysis: </strong>Descriptive statistics were calculated for all the variables recorded in our study, and chi-square test was done to find the association between the gender and facial aesthetic index.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Among the indigenous tribes, 33.9% had normal occlusion, 31.4% had class 1 occlusion, 14.9% had class 2 div 1 occlusion, 9.1% had class 2 div 2 occlusion, and 10.7% had class 3 occlusion. Males had a higher percentage of normal occlusion than compared to females.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Even an infant wants to have a good smile which is aesthetic in nature; here, in the survey conducted more than 30% of individuals were having a normal occlusion, and only about 9% individuals were having class 2 division 2 which is least occlusion seen among the indigenous tribes.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4473-S4475"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888723/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589032","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":"Can Magnetic Resonance Imaging Diagnose Pediatric Inflammatory Demyelinating Disorders? A Tertiary Referring Center Experience in Chennai, Tamil Nadu-A Cross-Sectional Study.","authors":"Philson J Mukkada, Teenu Franklin, Prabhu Radhan, Vinoth Thangam","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_914_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_914_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in diagnosing PIDDs in pediatric patients, analyzing imaging findings alongside clinical correlations.</p><p><strong>Materials and method: </strong>A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary referring center in Chennai, involving 34 pediatric patients (aged ≤18 years) referred with suspected or confirmed PIDDs. MRI evaluations, clinical assessments, and laboratory findings were utilized for diagnosis. Demographic data, MRI findings, and clinical symptoms were collected and analyzed using descriptive statistics.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The study revealed a wide age distribution (mean age: 8.53 years), with males comprising 55.9% of participants. Acute demyelinating encephalomyelitis (ADEM) was the most common clinical presentation, with supratentorial lesions being the predominant MRI finding. Overall, MRI demonstrated high sensitivity (82.1%) and specificity (79.3%) in diagnosing PIDDs.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>MRI proved valuable in diagnosing pediatric inflammatory demyelinating disorders. Further research should address study limitations and explore longitudinal outcomes to enhance understanding and management of these complex neurological conditions.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4470-S4472"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888759/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589062","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}
I Bevin Shaga, Bharathi Elangovan, Acchuthakrishnan, J Devika, K Anitha, Smm Moulvi, Nagappan Nagappan
{"title":"A Cross-Sectional Study: Dentists' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Perceptions of the Role of Plasma-Rich Protein and its Applications in Tooth Movement Rate.","authors":"I Bevin Shaga, Bharathi Elangovan, Acchuthakrishnan, J Devika, K Anitha, Smm Moulvi, Nagappan Nagappan","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1145_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1145_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>This study aimed to assess dentists' perceptions and knowledge of plasma-rich protein and uses in rate of tooth movement.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>This online survey, which is cross-sectional in nature, is being done among dental care providers. The 500 participants' self-administered questionnaires on PRP in orthodontic tooth mobility. The statistical analysis was performed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) (V 22.0). The frequency distribution was calculated.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The survey revealed that, 452 (90.4%) were aware of the PRP preparation process, and 400 (20%) were aware of the use of plasma-rich protein (PRP) to accelerate tooth movement. Regarding the primary PRP ingredients and the PRP procedure for quickening tooth movement in orthodontics, 66.4% had given the right responses. The majority of dentists were sufficiently knowledgeable about both invasive and non-invasive methods for quickening the movement of teeth.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The study's conclusions demonstrated that dental professionals were aware of the most recent developments in dental PRP application and its protocols, but additional research has to be done to educate everyone about these recent developments. Future experimental research on PRP in dental practices will be necessary in order to further develop our awareness of it.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4529-S4531"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888662/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589138","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}
K Anitha, Sangamitra Asoka, Acchuthakrishnan, T Dhanraj, Preethi Arunachalam, Sudharshan Arumugam
{"title":"Current Status of Knowledge, Attitude, and Perspective of Dental Practitioners Toward Stem Cell Uses in Dentistry.","authors":"K Anitha, Sangamitra Asoka, Acchuthakrishnan, T Dhanraj, Preethi Arunachalam, Sudharshan Arumugam","doi":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1227_24","DOIUrl":"10.4103/jpbs.jpbs_1227_24","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Aim: </strong>The purpose of this study was to evaluate dentists' attitudes and level of knowledge about dental stem cells.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>Five hundred dentists from Tamil Nadu, India, took part in a cross-sectional descriptive questionnaire-based survey that assessed knowledge, attitudes, and practices. For statistical analysis, percentages of the total and Pearson's Chi-square test were employed.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Dental stem cells were considerably more familiar to participants with over 10 years of work experience. Of them, 93.2% are aware of the several uses for dental stem cells. A statistical test revealed a substantial relationship between the dental professionals' academic qualifications and the sources of information, dental stem cells, and the clinical applications.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The results of this current study demonstrated that dental professionals had an acceptable level of understanding, but there is still a need to raise awareness of the latest developments in dental stem cell applications, banking, storage, and guidelines.</p>","PeriodicalId":94339,"journal":{"name":"Journal of pharmacy & bioallied sciences","volume":"16 Suppl 5","pages":"S4800-S4803"},"PeriodicalIF":0.7,"publicationDate":"2024-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11888673/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143589149","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}