Introduction: Blood grouping is conventionally done with invasive method by taking blood samples. The objective of this study is to determine blood group with uninvasive procedure by taking fingerprints of the participants and know the associations between their fingerprints and blood groups. Methods: Seven hundred participants of both genders with no any age limitation from Manipal Teaching Hospital and Manipal College of Medical Sciences were randomly selected. The blood grouping was done by cross reacting blood sample with the antibodies. The fingerprints were taken with the help of stamp pad imprinting the finger ridges over A4 size white papers. The loop, whorl and arch patterns were studied. Results: O+ve blood group 224 (32%) was most prevalent among 700 participants. The loop pattern was highly distributed 3708 (53%) in all blood groups except in A-ve blood group with highest distribution of whorl 20 (40%). The mean comparisons of specific fingerprint in total and also in individual fingers with different ABO and ABO-Rh blood groups showed no any statistical association with P>0.05. However, the loop distribution in individual finger was highest in right middle finger (M) of B-ve blood group 5 (10%). The whorl distribution in individual finger was highest in right index (I), left thumb (T) and left ring (R) fingers of AB+ve blood group 20 (5.5% each). Similarly, the arch distribution was highest in right index fingers of A-ve blood group 3 (6%). Conclusions: The mean comparison of different fingerprints with ABO and Rh blood groups showed no significant statistical association concluding fingerprints cannot be used for blood grouping. Keywords: arch; blood group; fingerprints; loop; whorl.
Background: The Body Mass Index, Waist Circumference and Waist by Hip ratio have linear relation with increase in blood pressure. This study will correlate blood pressure with these anthropometric measures in normal subjects to find out the subtle increase in which of these measure would linearly increase blood pressure. The aim is to find the better anthropometric measure to relate with blood pressure changes.Methods: One hundred and seventy five healthy medical students were enrolled for the study in Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara after getting ethical clearance. The mean reading of right brachial arterial blood pressure with mercury manometer in sitting position was taken. For anthropometric measures, body weight was measured in weighing scale and height and circumferences of waist and hip were taken with non elastic measuring tape. The data were used to derive required variables. Results: Out of 175 participants, 59% were male and remaining female. The non obese participants were 46.3% followed by obese (22.9%) as per Asia Pacific Guidelines for The Body Mass Index. The positive correlation of increase in Systolic and Diastolic components of blood pressure was statistically highly significant [P=0.00] in female with normal Waist Circumference and Waist by Hip ratio. However in general, SBP was positively correlated with Waist by Hip ratio [r=0.44] and DBP was positively correlated with Waist Circumference [r=0.43] and were statistically highly significant [P=0.00].Conclusions: The Waist Circumference and Waist by Hip Ratio have stronger correlation with blood pressure components than Body Mass Index even in normal subjects.Keywords: Blood pressure; body mass index; hip ratio; waist: waist circumference.
Background: Dentinal hypersensitivity during tooth preparation is a problem in dentistry. This study aimed to compare dentinal hypersensitivity before and after tooth preparation between gender and different age groups. Methods: This observational study was carried out in Shree Birendra Hospital, Chhauni, Kathmandu from May to December 2021. A total of 80 patients visiting dental OPD for fixed partial denture participated in this study through convenience sampling. Each abutment tooth received tactile and thermal stimuli and the measurement of sensitivity was carried out using 10cm visual analog scale before and after tooth preparation. The results were analyzed using Mann-Whitney U test and Wilcoxon signed rank tests with SPSS version 16. Results: The mean of dentinal hypersensitivity scores were higher among females in comparison to male (1.03±0.59 before tooth preparation; 7.14±1.61 after tooth preparation). The differences in the sensitivity between gender was statistically significant (z: -3.00, p: 0.003 before tooth preparation and z: -3.76, p:0.000 after tooth preparation). The sensitivity was higher in participants below 40 years (0.86±0.51 before tooth preparation; 6.84±1.39 after tooth preparation). However, the differences in sensitivity between participants below and above 40 years were statistically insignificant. The sensitivity score when compared before and after tooth preparation in the participants was statistically highly significant (p<0.001). Conclusions: The dentinal hypersensitivity is more in women both before and after tooth preparation which if well explored helps to form basis for modification of tooth preparation procedure in target patient.
Amelogenesis imperfecta is a developmental disturbance that interferes with normal enamel formation in the absence of a systemic disorder. This case report describes a multidisciplinary team approach for the oral rehabilitation of a young adult patient diagnosed with hypocalcified amelogenesis imperfecta with anterior single tooth crossbite. The specific objectives of this treatment were to enhance esthetics, eliminate tooth sensitivity and restore masticatory function. Treatment included maintenance of gingival health, correction of crossbite, surgical crown lengthening of the maxillary and mandibular posterior teeth and placement of full mouth metal-ceramic crowns. The patient was highly satisfied with the aesthetic and functional outcome of the treatment.
Background: The growing epidemic of hypertension owing to physical inactivity and dietary modification is a global burden. The obesity which acts as a pre-disposing factor for blood pressure can be measured with neck circumference (NC) as well. Thus, the aim of this study is to find out the relation between the components of blood pressure and the neck circumference. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted on 1000 Nepalese individuals in Manipal Teaching Hospital, Manipal College of Medical Sciences and surrounding locality after getting the ethical clearance. The age range for participants were between 30-60 years from both genders. The systolic and diastolic components of blood pressure (SBP, DBP) with and without the history of anti-hypertensive medication and the neck circumferences of the participants were taken in consideration. The data were analyzed with SPSS 20 version. Results: The male occupied 76.4% and the rest were female. The total mean of SBP and DBP were comparatively more in male [123.24±11.11mmHg; 83.08±8.24mmHg] than in female. The maximum numbers of participants taking anti hypertensive drugs [AHD] in male and female were age range between 35-44 and 45-54 respectively. The total mean of NC is more in male (38.08±2.46 cm) than in female. The NC had weak positive correlation with SBP and DBP. This correlation was more positive with DBP in female participants under medication which was statistically significant (p<0.05). Conclusions: The NC shows the positive correlation with the components of blood pressure. This correlation is comparatively more with DBP in female taking anti-hypertensive drugs.
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