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- Smokeless Tobacco - an Inferno without Smoke - a Case Series
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1 Dept. of Periodontology and Implantology, Sardar Patel Dental College, Lucknow, IN
1 Dept. of Periodontology and Implantology, Sardar Patel Dental College, Lucknow, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 176-179Abstract
Tobacco use for years has been acknowledged as a filthy habit, a corrupting addiction, and the greatest disease-producing product known to man and has been associated with oral cancer over the decades. Smokeless tobacco comes in two forms: chewing tobacco and snuff. Though it does not produce heat as compared to that produced by smoking forms of tobacco, its ill effects are no less. Addicts get a continuous or an instant "high" depending on the type of product they are using because of the nicotine present in it. Various nuclear products, pesticides and carcinogens are used in its production. To eradicate this health hazard from within our society a keen determination, awareness, education by dental specialists and cooperation from the government organizations is the need of the hour.Keywords
Chewing Tobacco, Snuff, Tobacco Specific Nitrosamines (TSNs), Squamous Cell Carcinoma, Bupropion Hydrochloride
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- Microbiological Profile of Organisms Cultured from Medical Staff Mobile Phones in ICU Units at a Tertiary Care Hospital
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1 Dept of Paediatrics, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept of Microbiology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
1 Dept of Paediatrics, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
2 Dept of Microbiology, SSIMS & RC, Davangere, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 4, No 4 (2013), Pagination: 34-37Abstract
Mobile phones are widely used as portable electronic devices for communication and it is in close contact with the body of health care workers (HCW). Mobile phones may serve as vectors for the nosocomial transmission of microorganisms.
Aim of this work: To evaluate the role of mobile phones in relation to the transmission of bacteria from the mobile phones to the health care workers (HCW) hands in intensive care units. This study was conducted in intensive care units(ICU); A total of 82 staff-12 Professors, 10 Associate professors, 20 Assistant professors, 4 PG’s, 15 House surgeons, 21 Nursing staff represented the materials for this study.
Samples Collection and Cultures: Obtained from the mobile phones of the participants. Isolated microorganisms were identified and allocated to appropriate genera.
Results: 21swabs showed growth of E.coli, 25 swabs showed growth of klebshiella, 10 showed growth of pseudomonas, 5 showed growth of proteus, 6 bacillus and 15 showed no growth.
Conclusion: This study confirmed that mobile phones were contaminated with nosocomial pathogens. The use of mobile phones in ICU may have serious hygienic consequences. It is needed to work at various levels to minimize the risk of mobile phones as vectors for pathogen transmission. Multidisciplinary hospital infection control teams should develop active preventive policies and stratergies to reduce crossinfection caused by mobile phones in intensive care units4.
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Mobile Phones, Nosocomial Transmission, Intensive Care UnitsReferences
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- Rehabilitation Using Morse Taper Design Implant Abutment Connection-a Case Report
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1 Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN
1 Department of Periodontology & Implantology, Sardar Patel Post Graduate Institute of Dental & Medical Sciences, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 3, No 1 (2012), Pagination: 70-71Abstract
Tooth replacement with dental implants not only restores function and esthetics but also improves confidence and self esteem. Success and predictability of dental implants depends on appropriate case selection, good occlusal harmony, and careful management of hard and soft tissues and maintenance of good oral hygiene. A 35 year old male with a missing 12 was rehabilitated with an ankylose implant which has a unique morse taper connection abutment. The resultant implant gave excellent esthetics function.Keywords
Morse Taper Connection, Micro Gap, Cone Attachment MechanismReferences
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