Background: Periodontology is a fast-evolving field with newer insights into traditional periodontal diagnosis. Advances in periodontal disease diagnostic research are moving toward methods whereby periodontal risk can be identified and quantified by objective measures such as biomarkers. Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate malondialdehyde (MDA) levels in whole saliva of patients with chronic periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Whole saliva samples were collected from 85 patients: 30 patients with chronic periodontitis, 25 with gingivitis, and 30 periodontally healthy controls. To determine the clinical condition of each subject, the gingival index and clinical attachment level were measured. The salivary MDA levels were determined spectrophotometrically. Results: Higher salivary MDA levels ( P < 0.005) were detected in patients with periodontitis compared to the healthy controls. There was no statistically significant difference in the salivary MDA levels between patients with gingivitis and healthy controls. Conclusions: Higher salivary MDA levels seem to reflect increased oxygen radical activity during periodontal inflammation. Thus, MDA can be used as a marker of oxidative stress in patients with periodontitis.
Platelet concentrates (PCs; platelet-rich plasma and platelet-rich fibrin) are autologous bioactive substances that have found varied application in medical and dental fields, particularly in oral and maxillofacial surgery, plastic surgery, and sports medicine. The rationale of these technologies is to extract all the elements from patient’s own blood sample, which could be used to improve healing by promoting tissue regeneration. PCs have evolved a long way since its introduction in 1954. PCs have been used successfully in periodontics and implant dentistry. However, the preparation protocol, processing time, transfer of concentrates, centrifugation temperature, vibration, etc., being not standardized are various factors for the mixed results reported in the literature. This review intends to discuss evolution of PCs, their preparation techniques, and their clinical and technical aspects and applications.
Objective: We retrospectively investigated the effects of adding HCQ 400 mg in patients with type 2 diabetes showing sub-optimal control by basal insulin and other OHA therapy. Method: This is an open label, parallel group, retrospective and multicentre observational study. 123 patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes (baseline HbA1c 8.5 ± 0.6%) who are on basal insulin (glargine) with other OHA therapy (metformin 1gm+Sitagliptin 100 mg), were given HCQ 400 mg in addition to insulin. FPG, PPG and HbA1c values, daily insulin dose, body weight and the number of hypoglycemic events were recorded at weeks 0, 12 and 24. Result: HbA1c decreased by 1.6%, from 8.5 ± 0.6% to 6.9 ± 0.8% (P<0.0001) at 24 weeks. FPG and PPG was reduced significantly from 223.7 ± 31 to 121± 19 mg/dl and from 313.2 ± 41 to 161± 21 mg/dl at the end of 24 week (P<0.0001). Required insulin dose was reduced significantly from 29.4 ± 14.5 to 22.1 ± 12.1 units/day (P= 0.0187). Body weight decreased significantly from 69.5 ± 5.2 to 67.0 ± 6.7 kg, (P= 0.0232). Numbers of hypoglycemic events per patient per month were 0.25 ± 0.35. No severe hypoglycemia occurred during the study period. 56% patients achieved HbA1c ≤ 7% at 24 weeks. Conclusion: Administration of HCQ 400 mg resulted in sustained improvement in glycemic control when given as an adjunct to insulin therapy in patients with poorly controlled type 2 diabetes. Disclosure R. Ahmed: None. A. Sharma: None. A. Natarajan: None. D. Agarwal: None. A. Narayanan: None.
The research analysis is aimed to enhance the specific domain knowledge for Ludo which can be used for performance improvement in Dijkstra Algorithm networks or in evolutionary game analysis for ludo games. The Ludo game involves decision-making under fuzziness and uncertainty with more than two parties. It can serve as an excellent example of applying methods and concepts for automating resource management and real-time strategic decisions. Increase Logical Thinking Capability, development of Interpersonal Skills, dealing with Victory and Defeat & Other Cognitive Skills. And also, experimentation is focused on integrating the ludo with quizzes because quizzes will make this game more interesting, and it will also help us to increase our IQ levels. Ludo game concept is achieved by writing a computer program that allows players to roll a dice randomly, take decisions and move the pawn based on the outcome of the dice on a well-designed graphical interface.
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