scholarly journals Current Scenario of Dentistry and Role of Dental Institutions in Providing Education and Care in India

2015 ◽  
Vol 49 (3) ◽  
pp. 111-114
Author(s):  
Vikas Gupta ◽  
DR Prithviraj ◽  
Ninad Muley
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Quality Healthcare ◽  
Education And Care ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Population Ratio

ABSTRACT Introduction India is the largest democracy and the second most populated country in the world. Because of this, Indian healthcare industry is experiencing quick transformation owing to the increasing demand for quality healthcare. This huge market of dental industry in India has also made a remarkable impact on the dental education. Search strategy PubMed (using medical subject headings) database was searched in the English language by using the following combinations of keywords: dental education, dental colleges, dentist: population ratio, dental council of India. Other articles were identified from the reference lists of the articles. The data from the identified studies were collected and reviewed. Discussion Through this article admission procedure, fees structure, dental curriculum, work culture and pay scale of dental institutes has been discussed. Existing dental taskforce and dentist population ratio of India has been discussed. Measures to be taken to improve the scenario of oral healthcare for the Indian population have been enlightened. How to cite this article Gupta V, Prithviraj DR, Muley N. Current Scenario of Dentistry and Role of Dental Institutions in Providing Education and Care in India. J Postgrad Med Edu Res 2015;49(3):111-114.

scholarly journals Effective methods of teaching listening to the students of higher education

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (5/S) ◽  
pp. 458-463
Author(s):  
Shakhzoda Fayzullayeva
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
English Language ◽  
Real Life ◽  
International Communication ◽  
Teaching English ◽  
Increasing Demand

In response to the increasing demand of learners for English as a language of international communication, issues related to the teaching of foreign language in higher education are being discussed. Effective forms and methods of teaching English-language auditing to students in higher education are being considered. The nature and role of the auditing process is noted. Audio texts that reflect real-life situations are described. Series selected and analyzed. The problems and difficulties encountered by students in learning to audit. Measures are recommended for the correct organization of the audition process in the classroom, the most effective approaches to developing the student’s confidence in listening to audio texts and the ability to understand foreign language speech.

scholarly journals The Role of Ganciclovir for the Management of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in HIV Patients: Pharmacological Review and Update on New Developments

1996 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 183-194 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alice Tseng ◽  
Michelle Foisy
Keyword(s):  
English Language ◽  
Data Extraction ◽  
Clear Understanding ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Aids Patients ◽  
Intravenous Ganciclovir ◽  
Medline Search ◽  
Advantages And Disadvantages ◽  
Cmv Retinitis

OBJECTIVE: To review the pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of intravenous, oral and intraocular ganciclovir, and to discuss the role of these various formulations in the management of cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis in AIDS patients.DATA SOURCES: A MEDLINE search (1987 through November 1995) of English-language literature using the main medical subject headings ‘ganciclovir’ and ‘cytomegalovirus’, and the subheading ‘acquired immunodeficiency syndrome’. Relevant articles were also selected from references of identified articles. Abstracts from recent medical conferences of infectious diseases, pharmacology and human immunodeficiency virus were screened for additional data.STUDY SELECTION AND DATA EXTRACTION: All articles and abstracts discussing the use of ganciclovir for the management or prophylaxis of CMV retinitis in AIDS patients were considered for inclusion. Pertinent information, as judged by the authors, was selected and synthesized for discussion.DATA SYNTHESIS: Ganciclovir has demonstrated virustatic activity against CMV, and is often administered 5 mg/kg intravenously every 12 h as first-line therapy for CMV retinitis. Intravenous maintenance therapy at 5 mg/kg daily is usually effective at delaying retinitis progression for approximately 60 to 70 days. Neutropenia and thrombocytopenia are observed frequently, often necessitating interruption or discontinuation of therapy. Local drug administration may delay disease progression even further, and may be considered for patients who are intolerant to or failing intravenous therapy. However, systemic ganciclovir should be encouraged to reduce the risk of developing contralateral eye or end-organ CMV disease. Oral ganciclovir at 1 g tid is almost as effective as intravenous ganciclovir 5 mg/kg/day in delaying retinitis progression and is associated with fewer line-related complications. Absorption, drug interactions, cost and compliance should also be considered.CONCLUSIONS: Until recently, ganciclovir was available only for intravenous use. Recent developments allow for intraocular and oral administration of this agent. A clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of these new formulations is required in order to select the most appropriate product for managing CMV retinitis in AIDS patients.

scholarly journals Digital Undergraduate Education in Dentistry: A Systematic Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (9) ◽  
pp. 3269 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nicola U. Zitzmann ◽  
Lea Matthisson ◽  
Harald Ohla ◽  
Tim Joda
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
English Language ◽  
Dental Education ◽  
Dominant Role ◽  
Daily Practice ◽  
Surface Mapping ◽  
Web Based ◽  
Manual Search ◽  
Dental Curriculum ◽  
E Learning

The aim of this systematic review was to investigate current penetration and educational quality enhancements from digitalization in the dental curriculum. Using a modified PICO strategy, the literature was searched using PubMed supplemented with a manual search to identify English-language articles published between 1994 and 2020 that reported the use of digital techniques in dental education. A total of 211 articles were identified by electronic search, of which 55 articles were selected for inclusion and supplemented with 27 additional publications retrieved by manual search, resulting in 82 studies that were included in the review. Publications were categorized into five areas of digital dental education: Web-based knowledge transfer and e-learning, digital surface mapping, dental simulator motor skills (including intraoral optical scanning), digital radiography, and surveys related to the penetration and acceptance of digital education. This review demonstrates that digitalization offers great potential to revolutionize dental education to help prepare future dentists for their daily practice. More interactive and intuitive e-learning possibilities will arise to stimulate an enjoyable and meaningful educational experience with 24/7 facilities. Augmented and virtual reality technology will likely play a dominant role in the future of dental education.

scholarly journals Choline: An Essential Nutrient for Skeletal Muscle

Nutrients ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (7) ◽  
pp. 2144
Author(s):  
Antimo Moretti ◽  
Marco Paoletta ◽  
Sara Liguori ◽  
Matteo Bertone ◽  
Giuseppe Toro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Skeletal Muscle ◽  
Scoping Review ◽  
Clinical Studies ◽  
English Language ◽  
Biological Effects ◽  
Muscle Physiology ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Scoping Reviews

Background: Choline is an essential micronutrient with a pivotal role in several metabolic pathways contributing to liver, neurological, and hematological homeostasis. Although choline is commonly administered to improve physical performance, its effects on muscle are still unclear. The aim of this scoping review is to analyze the role of choline on skeletal muscle in terms of biological effects and clinical implications. Methods: A technical expert panel (TEP) of 6 medical specialists with expertise in muscle physiology and skeletal muscle disorders performed the review following the PRISMA-ScR (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Extension for Scoping Reviews) model. The TEP planned a research on PubMed selecting “choline” as MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) term adding to PubMed Search Builder the terms ”skeletal muscle” and “muscle striated”. TEP considered for eligibility articles published in the last 30 years, including original researches, particularly in vitro studies, and animal and clinical studies in the English language. Results: From the 1239 studies identified, TEP included 14 studies, 3 in vitro, 9 animal, and 2 clinical studies. Conclusions: Our scoping review elucidates and summarizes the crucial role of choline in modulating muscle fat metabolism, muscle proteins homeostasis, and the modulation of inflammation and autophagy.

scholarly journals The Role of Ultrasound in Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis: A Narrative Review From an Imaging Perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-138
Author(s):  
Robert S. Dima ◽  
Priya Appea
Keyword(s):  
Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis ◽  
English Language ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Narrative Review ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Medical Databases ◽  
True Value ◽  
Subclinical Disease ◽  
Musculoskeletal Sonography

Objective: Musculoskeletal sonography (MSKS) is increasingly being used in the setting of juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA). The purpose of this narrative review was to describe the role of sonography in JIA and outline strategies for operators of pediatric MSKS. Methods: A literature review through multiple medical databases was conducted by restricting the search to medical subject headings (MeSH). Peer-reviewed English-language articles from 2007 to 2018 were included, which focused the on common sonographic findings of JIA. Results: Twenty-six articles were selected for inclusion in the study after a complete reading. Many studies aimed to address the validity of sonographic techniques in the assessment of JIA, but few studies discussed the specific sonographic appearances of JIA, scanning pitfalls, and appropriate imaging techniques. Conclusion: MSKS reveals subclinical manifestations of arthropathy, but the true value of detecting subclinical disease is not well understood. MSKS is limited in the evaluation of articular cartilage thinning and bony erosions. Responsiveness of MSKS in JIA remains to be formally assessed with higher quality studies.

Energy Efficiency Analysis in ERA using NFL-BA Algorithm

2020 ◽  
pp. 340-348
Author(s):  
Palky Mehta ◽  
H. L. Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Cluster Head ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Wireless Sensor ◽  
Energy Usage ◽  
Cluster Heads ◽  
Comparison Results ◽  
Current Scenario ◽  
Energy Efficiency Analysis ◽  
Selection Of

In the current scenario of Wireless Sensor Network (WSN), power consumption is the major issue associated with nodes in WSN. LEACH technique plays a vital role of clustering in WSN and reduces the energy usage effectively. But LEACH has its own limitation in order to search cluster head nodes which are randomly distributed over the network. In this paper, ERA-NFL- BA algorithm is being proposed for selects the cluster heads in WSN. This algorithm help in selection of cluster heads can freely transform from global search to local search. At the end, a comparison has been done with earlier researcher using protocol ERA-NFL, which clearly shown that proposed Algorithm is best suited and from comparison results that ERA-NFL-BA has given better performance.

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