Health Sciences

Background: Staphylococci as a cause of UTI is not uncommon. But studies related to their association with UTI and their resistance patterns are limited.Therefore this study was undertaken to know the rate of isolation of urinary staphylococci with special reference to methicillin resistant strains. Material & Methods: Urine samples collected from clinically suspected UTI cases were processed and those samples which yielded staphylococci were included in the study. Their antibiogram was determined by Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method .

Aloe Vera has spread its roots deep into the field of cosmetics and medicine and has been in use for more than thousands of years. This plant is a perennial succulent xenophyte and it belongs to the Liliaceae family with over 250 species. Though treatment measures have evolved to the next era of advancement, the need for ancient herbal remedies is still persistent.

Coconut flour is considered as a palatable product for gluten allergic and insensitive people because it is a gluten- free and grain free that can be used to substitute wheat flour for making various dishes. This flour is high in dietary fiber, protein and low in carbohydrates and calories. It bolsters a surprising list of nourishing benefits like in lowering cholesterol, protect heart health , balances blood sugar, insulin levels and increases insulin sensitivity , reducing symptoms associated with diabetes to name a few.

The enigma of relapse has prevailed in orthodontics since early 1900s. Good stability of an orthodontic treatment relies on proper planning of retention protocol. Many retention protocols are in use by various clinicians, the most common being fixed lingual retainers since the degree of relapse is highly unpredictable. Bonded retainers offer advantages compared to conventional removable retainers in that they are invisible from the front, require less patient cooperation, and provide a long-term or even permanent retention.

Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be beneficial to the host organism with proven health benefits. Traditionally, probiotics have been associated with gut health, and most clinical interest has been focused on their use for prevention or treatment of gastrointestinal infections and diseases. However during the last decade several investigators have also suggested the use of probiotics for oral health purposes. This article discusses about the significance of probiotic therapy as a means to fight common dental conditions.

BPO industry demands frequent shift changes and odd working hours. BPO employees are prone to work related stress as they have to work in odd hours and frequent shift changes in this profession lead to increased physical and mental health problems. This study has evaluated anxiety, stress and work life balance of BPO employees working in different shifts. Sample comprised of 250 employees with an average age of 34.65 years and standard deviation 6.74 years divided into general shift (n=57), second shift (n=53), night shift (n=62) and rotating shift (n=78).

Tooth loss has a direct impact on quality of life by impairing the ability to masticate, speak, and, in some instances, socialize. Bone resorption following extraction presents as a significant problem in restorative and implant dentistry. Socket preservation is a technique by which the amount of bone resorption is limited. This article discusses the scientific literature examining the healing post-extraction and socket preserving techniques.

Background and Objectives: There are several life threatening deadly diseases in our world but 'Depression' out power them all in recent years. It is a nightmare now a days that could destroy a whereby strong and healthy person emotionally, mentally and physically in days to month's time. The discovery of selective serotonin receptor antagonist act as a miracle in the treating depression as it greatly reduces the time for therapeutic outcome but also improve the efficacy. The present study was designed to observe the effects of citalopram on gastrointestinal smooth muscles in vitro.

Background: Location of hinge axis and its precise transfer to the articulator where the occlusal rehabilitation is planned is a vital therapeutic protocol in fixed prosthodontics. However, there is an uncertainty regarding the effectiveness of the arbitrary or true hinge axis transfer influencing the therapeutic outcome of occlusal harmony provided by restorations, whichneeds to be investigated further in detail. Aim: To evaluate occlusal discrepancies arising after mounting with arbitrary and kinematic facebows in fixed restorations.

Cancer is the third leading risk for global deaths. At least 2.8 million adults die each year as a result of being cancer victim. World Health Organization (WHO) further projected that by 2015 approximately 700 million individuals, both young adult males and females were survivor of cancer. Cancer is a condition that results from proliferation and abnormal division of body cells, which interferes with proper functioning of the body and has undesirable systematic effects. Although cancer is a condition or a disease which cannot be cured by diet.