Domestic violence has serious impact on women's health and well-being. A nationwide survey conducted in India observed that 37.2% of women experienced after marriage.To assess the prevalence domestic among ever married reproductive age group to find out types factors associated with it.The study was a community based cross-sectional study, slum area Kolkata.Overall 54%, which 41.9% suffered from both current lifetime physical psychological violence. Presence property, higher per capita...

Abstract Background: Oral mucositis is the most frequently occurring painful and dose-limiting side-effect of radiation head neck region. Few studies demonstrated that oral glutamine suspension may significantly reduce duration severity objective during radiotherapy. Materials Methods: A randomized, prospective single institutional case control study was performed between April 2012 November comparing influence on induced in malignancy patients. Seventy biopsy proven patients with cancer...

Though conformal partial-brain irradiation is the standard adjuvant treatment for glioblastoma, there no consensus regarding optimal volume that needs to be irradiated. European Organisation Research and Treatment of Cancer (EORTC) The University Texas MD Anderson Center (MDACC) guidelines differ from Radiation Therapy Oncology Group (RTOG) in their approach toward peritumoral edema, whereas RTOG MDACC EORTC concept boost phase. A scarcity randomized comparisons has resulted remarkable...

Achieving circularity in materials requires fundamental changes the polymers we use today and way they are produced.Functional polymeric from renewable feedstocks that do not conflict with food animal feed, their renewal through biodegradation under diverse environmental conditions as desired end-of-life option indeed constitute a paradigm shift for today's plastics industry.Considering ever-increasing problems associated disposal or incineration of fossil plastics, increasing microplastic...

To find out the magnitude of malnutrition among adolescents an urban slum Kolkata study population. compare middle upper arm circumference (MUAC) with that body mass index (BMI) for determination nutritional status

Objective: Different additives have been used to prolong brachial plexus block. We evaluated the effect of adding magnesium sulfate ropivacaine for supraclavicular blockade. The primary endpoints were onset and duration sensory motor block analgesia. Methods: One hundred patients (25-55 years) posted elective forearm hand surgeries under divided into two equal groups (Groups RM RN) in a randomized, double-blind fashion. In group (n = 50), 30 ml 0.5% plus 150 mg (in 1 0.9% saline) RN normal...

Aim. Many patients with conduction system disorders have associated heart conditions, especially ischemic disease. This study was designed to assess the prevalence and pattern of coronary artery disease (CAD) in bradyarrhythmias requiring permanent pacemaker association CAD risk factors. Material methods. single-centre observational cohort included 80 mean age 63±9.4 years, admitted symptomatic bradyarrhythmias. Patients underwent angiography after obtaining informed consent were analyzed...

Peritoneal malignancy is common at the terminal stages of many intra-abdominal neoplasms. In selected patients a novel approach complete macroscopic tumour removal by extensive surgical cytoreduction, combined with intraperitoneal chemotherapy, provides possibility cure. Initial experience 100 consecutive laparotomies reported.Between 1994 and 2002, 218 peritoneal were referred to specialized unit. One hundred underwent laparotomy, whom 85 had primary appendiceal tumour. Treatment aims...

We assessed the impact of detecting anti-thyroid peroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO-Ab) in first trimester pregnancy on outcomes and maternal thyroid function during postpartum period.In a prospective study consisting 400 pregnant women (8-12 weeks pregnant) were screened for their profile followed-up to 12 postpartum. Patients with abnormal at further repeated assessment stimulating hormone (TSH) serum-free thyroxine-4 levels 8 interval up months postpartum.11.5% subjects positive anti-TPO-Ab...

Objective: Emergence agitation (EA), a short-lived, self-limiting phenomenon, arises frequently after the use of inhalational agents and hampers implementation pediatric ambulatory surgery in spite using so many drugs with variable efficacy. Methods: In this prospective, double-blinded, parallel group study (2008-2009), 80 children both sex aged 3-7 years, American Society Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status grade I-II, undergoing sevoflurane-based general anesthesia for elective day...

Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers women in India with high fatality rate. Over a 1 year study period 105 consecutive biopsy or fine needle aspiration cytology confirmed breast patients were interviewed by direct questionnaire method regarding risk factors attending Surgery and Radiotherapy OPD Medical College Kolkata, West Bengal while taking other Department for some disease as controls. The data compiled MS Excel 2007 analyzed Epi info 3.5.1 software. Among cases, rural...

There are many women "missing" due to an unfavourable sex ratio in India, which has strong patriarchal norms and a preference for sons. Female gender discrimination been reported health care, nutrition, education, resource allocation man-made norms, religious beliefs, recently by ultrasonography resulting lowered ratio.The present study attempts find out the level of awareness regarding determination explore factors associated among antenatal mothers attending medical college eastern India....

Background: Reproductive tract infection (RTI) represents a major public health problem in India. Women are either not aware of the symptoms RTI or refuse to seek care due economic and time constrains unless suffering from alarming symptoms. Objectives: To find out prevalence women with suggestive RTI; identify clinical cytological abnormalities among symptomatic association between socio-demographic profile risk factors cytology positive patients. Materials Methods: A total 385 married...

Background and Aims: Various opioid additives have been trialed to prolong brachial plexus block. We evaluated the effect of adding nalbuphine hydrochloride levobupivacaine for supraclavicular blockade. The primary end-points were onset duration sensory motor blocks analgesia. Materials Methods: Seventy-eight patients (aged 25–45 years) posted ambulatory forearm hand surgery under block divided into two equal groups (Groups LN LC) in a randomized, double-blind fashion. In Group (n = 39), 30...

Background: Head and neck cancer (HNC) surgery is associated with high intraoperative blood loss which may require urgent transfusion. Many strategies have been recommended to decrease the need for allogenic Use of perioperative tranexamic acid (TA) has a promising role. Aims: This study was evaluate effectiveness single preoperative bolus dose TA on prevention red cell transfusion in patients undergoing HNC surgery. Study Design: A prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled study....

Adolescents are vulnerable targets of tobacco industry with all consequences usage. Studies reveal that abuse is rising in this age group India. A cross sectional survey was carried out two coeducational high schools Anandanagar village Singur block, Hooghly district, West Bengal among 276 students VIII-IX standard to study the knowledge and find influencing socio-demographic factors. Knowledge score higher females, from nuclear families, those literate parents. Low prevalence intake...

Supraglottic devices have mostly eliminated the need of hemodynamically stressful routine endotracheal intubation for ambulatory surgeries. We aimed to compare hemodynamics- like blood pressure (BP) and heart rate (HR) alterations caused by stress response due i-gel™ LMA-ProSeal™ usage in Day care Secondary outcomes included ease insertion, time number attempts placement devices.

Total knee replacement (TKR) is associated with high-perioperative blood loss, which often requires allogenic transfusion. Among the many strategies to decrease need for transfusion, tranexamic acid (TA) used systemically in perioperative setting promising outcome. Here we evaluated efficacy of single preoperative bolus dose TA on reduction loss and red cell transfusion patients undergoing unilateral TKR.70, American Society Anesthesiologists I-II scheduled TKR were included. Patients...

Background: Post-operative pain frequently hampers implementation of day care arthroscopic knee surgery in spite so many analgesic, local anesthetic drugs and routes administration. Aims: The aim the present study was carried out to compare efficacy ropivacaine levobupivacaine when administered through intra-articular route controlling after surgery. Setting Design: It a prospective, double-blinded randomized controlled study. Materials Methods: April 2008-December 2008, 60 patients both...