Abstract Background: Dry eye disease (DED) is a multifactorial condition that significantly affects quality of life, especially in populations with high screen exposure such as medical students. This study aims to assess the prevalence DED among students and explore its association prolonged time poor sleep quality. Methods: A cross-sectional was conducted 422 undergraduate The Ocular Surface Disease Index used presence severity DED. Sleep evaluated using Pittsburgh Quality Index, measured...

<b>Introduction:</b> From ancient times, plants with medicinal values are being tested and used in the treatment of various infectious diseases.<br> <b>Aims</b> <b>and</b> <b>Objectives:</b> The present <i>in vitro</i> study was designed to assess antifungal activity three commonly available <i>Glycyrrhiza</i> <i>glabra,</i> <i>Ficus</i> <i>religiosa,</i> <i>Plantago</i> <i>major</i> on inhibiting oral <i>Candida albicans</i> comparison standard agents.<br> <b>Materials</b> <b>Methods:</b>...

Oral mucous membrane is an integral part of the complex oral cavity which associated with maintenance as well general body health. mucosal lesion (OML) one most prevalent diseases in India, caused by consumption smokeless and smoked forms tobacco.To assess prevalence OMLs their association pattern tobacco use among patients visiting dental institution Bhilai.This descriptive cross-sectional study included 872 participants who visited Department Medicine Radiology, Rungta College Dental...

The oral health impact profile-14 (OHIP-14) scale developed originally in English has been translated from time to different languages revealing be valid and reliable instruments.The present study was carried out with an aim translate validate Hindi Version of OHIP-14 instrument among geriatrics measure the health-related quality life.This a descriptive cross-sectional study, which employed 400 individuals aged 60 years above who were residents Durg, Chhattisgarh India. Participants selected...

COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus and originating in China's Wuhan City is now a pandemic. In current situations where no certain prevention or treatment measures are available, all countries have implemented travel bans, mass quarantine, isolation to restrict spread of virus. It anticipated that people will be likely suffer from multiple negative psychological effects if not taken care of. The government researchers must develop ways determine these adverse unprecedented...

Background: A child is dependent on their parents for care and affection, but, unfortunately, millions of children have to live without parents. Health problems orphan can be compromised directly depend the living conditions institution. Aim: To assess oral health status in orphanage inmates north-eastern part Rajasthan. Materials Methods: cross-sectional survey among 1005 was conducted. The Oral Assessment Form Children, 2013, used study participants. IBM SPSS software vs 24 windows (New...

Abstract Periodontal disease is a common condition caused by bacterial plaque that damages the supporting structures of teeth. Therefore, to manage periodontal disease, probiotic supplementation has emerged as potential adjunct therapy. This umbrella review aims summarize primary findings, conclusions, and recommendations systematic reviews meta-analyses published on effect probiotics in treating disease. A literature was undertaken four databases, i.e., MEDLINE, Embase, Cochrane Central,...

Abstract Introduction: Expanding knowledge on tobacco use and quitting outcomes in Chhattisgarh, India, is crucial. Limited data hinder the assessment of prevalence region. This household-based cross-sectional study aimed to assess smokeless (SLT) quit behaviour among village dwellers aged 35–44 65–74 years Jamul, Chhattisgarh. Materials Methods: A survey was conducted 450 participants, utilising a pretested questionnaire analysis using IBM Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) v23....

Background: Oral health is a functional unit of general health. Dental caries and periodontal diseases are considered as the major prevailing in modern era. Over decades, perception toward maintaining oral interest for preventive measures has decreased, thus increasing healthcare expenditure. Aim: This study aims to estimate household expenditure on care among people residing Durg, Chhattisgarh, India. Materials Methods: Eight hundred sixty participants were surveyed who residents...

Laryngomalacia is one of the commonest causes congenital stridor in neonates.The treatment depends on severity stridor.We present a case 12 day old neonate with history who was diagnosed to have laryngomalacia clinical examination and confirmed by flexible fibreoptic bronchoscopy.The underwent excision excessive aryepiglottic fold under general endotracheal anaesthesia controlled ventilation as definitive surgery.