Tazarotene gel with narrow-band UVB phototherapy: a synergistic combination in psoriasis

Narrow-band UVB (NB-UVB) has been shown to be one of the most effective treatment modalities for psoriasis. Tazarotene, a known effective anti-psoriatic modality, when combined with NB-UVB may enhance the therapeutic success.

ANATOMICAL STUDY OF ORIGIN OF SINOATRIAL NODAL ARTERY IN HUMAN CADAVERIC HEARTS

Address for Correspondence: Dr Priti Sinha, Associate Professor, Department of Anatomy, Subharti Medical College, Meerut, UP, India. PIN250005, Mob: 9837017328 E-Mail: [email protected] Introduction: Sinoatrial Nodal artery is an artery which supplies the sinoatrial node, the natural pacemaker center of the heart, usually a branch of right coronary artery but also from left coronary artery in variable percentage in different population. Aim: The aim of the study was to study the anatomical origin of sinoatrial Nodal artery , from Right coronary artery or left coronary artery in indian human cadavers Materials and Methods: The study was carried out on 50 formalin fixed Adult Human Cadaveric Heart of Indian population obtained from department of Anatomy subharti medical college Meerut UP INDIA. Specimens with gross congenital anomalies were excluded from the study. The coronary arteries were dissected for the origin of sinoatrial Nodal artery. Results: Out of total 50 cases studied, sinoatrial nodal artery was originating from right coronary artery in 39 (78%) hearts while in remaining 11 (21.27%) hearts SA nodal artery was arising from left coronary artery. When it is arising from left coronary artery it is a branch of left circumflex artery rather than the main trunk. Conclusions: In present study of Indian Human cadaveric hearts SA Nodal artery is originating from right coronary artery in maximum (78.0) percent population comparing with the previous studies done globaly. Further studies are needed in Indian population in relation to SA Nodal Artery. Study of origin and distribution of sinoatrial nodal artery helps cardiologist and cardiac surgeons to understand the ischemic etiology of sinus node diseases and corrective steps needed.

HUMERAL HEAD AND GLENOID DIMENSIONS IN THE INDIAN POPULATION: A CADAVERIC STUDY

Address for Correspondence: Dr. Dipit Sahu, Department of Orthopaedics, Dr RN Cooper Hospital & HBT Medical College, Juhu, Ville Parle, Mumbai, Maharashtra Ph: 022 26207254 E-Mail: [email protected] Background: Shoulder prosthesis should accurately mimic the proximal shoulder and glenoid anatomy to recreate the shoulder biomechanics. There may be a mismatch in the sizes of the Indian native bone and the currently available western shoulder prosthesis, since the bony morphology of Indians may be different from that of the western counterpart. Purpose: To measure the average humeral head diameter and glenoid length and width, so that a proper implant selection may be done based on the knowledge of average Indian bony morphology. Methods: Twenty shoulders in ten fresh cadavers were dissected to expose the humeral head and glenoid articular surface. The humeral head diameter was measured with the help of a digital vernier caliper in two planes: Supero-inferior diameter (D1) and antero-posterior diameter (D2). The glenoid length (l) and width (w) were measured with the help of a vernier caliper. Results: The average humeral head diameter (D1) ± S.D. in the Supero-inferior plane was 45±3.4 mm (range 4050.6mm) and antero-posterior (D2) plane was 42.7±2.2 mm (range 40-46mm) with a mean difference of 2.2 mm. The average length of the glenoid (l) was 35.4±1.3 mm (range 32-37mm) and width of the glenoid (w) was 25.3±2.1 mm (range 21-28mm). The shape of the humeral head was more ellipsoidal at diameters above 45 mm. Conclusion. We can conclude that the humeral head diameters and glenoid length and width in Indian population are smaller than the western counterparts. The ellipsoidal shape of the humeral heads becomes more marked at diameters above 45mm.

Implementation of Unprocessed Dried Horse Manure Ash in Sustainable Concrete

Fuzzy Logic Based Traffic Signal Control

Renal functions in patients with metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome consists of a constellation of metabolic abnormalities that confer increased risk of diabetes mellitus. The aim of the present study was to study renal functions in patients with metabolic syndrome. Materials and methods: 50 controls and 50 individuals with metabolic syndrome were selected by purposive sampling technique. Waist circumference and blood pressure was measured and serum levels of fasting blood sugar, triglycerides and HDL were estimated and eGFR was calculated in controls and cases. Results: We found that serum urea andcreatininelevels were significantly increased andeGFR levels were significantly decreased in metabolic syndrome when compared to controls.Conclusion: Our study concluded that there is significant renal dysfunction in patients with metabolic syndrome.

Design of Solar System by Implementing ALO Optimized PID Based MPPT Controller

Assessing Mammals’ Abundance and Diversity Using Remotely Triggered Cameras in Similipal Tiger Reserve and its Implications for Conservation

Knowledge of the presence and distribution of species is crucial for designing and evaluating conservation strategies within a region. Similipal is one of the first nine tiger reserves to be declared in 1973, one of the first eight biosphere reserve constituted in India in 1994. In view of its biodiversity and cultural richness it has been included in World Network Biosphere Reserve (WNBR) by UNESCO since May, 2009.In this study,diversity and abundance of medium to large sized mammals and forest disturbances were surveyed in Similipal Tiger Reserve. Protected populations of wild mammals sharing resources and habitat with livestock and human in this tropical forest of Similipal provide an opportunity to evaluate mammal abundances and their interaction with livestock and other anthropogenic factors.Diversity of medium to large sized mammals has assessed in Similipal Tiger Reserve by conducting 6,413 camera trap days of 187 trap stations,between November 2012 and July 2013. Out of 3,763 independent photographs, 24 mammal species were recorded from 1721 independent photographs.Eight globally threatened species recorded including the tiger and Asian elephant in our study area.Anthropogenic activities like illegal hunting, livestock grazing and free ranging domestic dog may be the detrimental factors for the mammalian species. These activities should be addressed through conservation and development perception, and will require an interdisciplinary approach cautiously incorporating social and ecological components. Keywords--Anthropogenic activity, Camera trap, Domestic dog, Mammal, Similipal Tiger Reserve

Case report: A rare case of vaginal leiomyoma

Burn wound healing potentials of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.

In this study the hydro-alcoholic extract of the plant Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. was undertaken to evaluate the wound healing property on Burn Wound Model and to compare the effect of the combination of hydro-alcoholic extract of Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers. and Silver Sulphadiazine with Silver Sulphadiazine alone. Six groups are made and each group consist of 6 animals in it. Each animal of all the six group is inflicted with partial thickness burn wound. The group is numbered as Group I to Group VI. The animals in Group I are taken as control where no drug is given to them. To the Group II animals’ Standard silver sulphasalazine is given. In case of group III animals, they are subjected to hydro-alcoholic extract of Cynodon dactylon. Animals in Group IV and Group V received pure ethanolic extract and aqueous extract respectively. In case of Group VI animal they are treated with standard drug as well as extract. The study mainly focuses on observing parameters like period of epithelialization and the wound contraction percentage. It is observed that the animals in the group which received both hydro alcoholic extract and sulphadiazine showed an improved burn wound contraction. In addition to it the group IV and V shows a decreased epithelialization period.