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İmportance of ki 67 value for pathologic complete response in locally advanced breast cancer patients receiving neoadjuvant chemotherapy

Neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NACT) improves overall survival and renders possible breast-conserving treatment in locally advanced breast cancer. Association of Ki-67 and pCR is controversial.181 patients who received neoadjuvant chemotherapy between 2010 and 2017 years, were scanned. We investigated association between Ki-67 levels obtained before NACT and pCRs after NACT.

A clinical study of apamarga pratisaraneeya kshara in the management of bhagandara w.s.r. low anal fistula

The Fistula-in-ano is an abnormal communication between the anal canal and the perianal skin. It usually results from an Ano-rectal abscess, which burst naturally or opens inadequately. A Patient suffering from Bhagandara (Fistula-in-ano) was selected from the IPD of PG Department of Shalya Tantra N.I.A. Jaipur and was treated with Apamarga Pratisaraneeya Kshara Poorana. The patient was assessed and it was seen that the patient was completely cured from the disease in terms of signs and symptoms like pain, pus discharge and itching and no any post operative complication seen.

Quality of cervical cancer screening and detection actions: aspects related to the performance of examinations and guidance of users in the Midwest

Cervical cancer (UCC) is an important public health problem. The Papanicolaou (Pap) smear is among the control strategies of the UCC for the screening of the disease. The objective of this study was to analyze the quality of UCC tracing and detection actions. This is a cross-sectional study with secondary data from the database of the Department of Primary Care of the Ministry of Health, collected at the national level. It included women interviewed in the Midwest region (Goiás, Mato Grosso, Mato Grosso do Sul and the Federal District).

Construction and validation of the “Eight natural remedies” questionnaire - Adventist life style

Objectives: To construct and validate the Eight Natural Remedies Questionnaire, in adult and adolescent versions, to assess adherence to healthy habits that are considered to be constitutive of the Seventh-day Adventist lifestyle. It is a conceptual, descriptive, involving 20 judges who participated as experts in analyzing the construct. The domains are: nutrition, exercise, water, sunlight, temperance, air, rest and trust in God.

Assessment of dental changes after rapid maxillary expansion

Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the angle of pre transverse projection and after rapid maxillary expansion (RME) in central incisors and first molars. Methods: They were assessed by computed tomography (CT) 30 patients in the existing database, aged 7 and 14 years of both sexes (mean age of 9.7 years Patients were treated with breaker banded Hyrax type and activations were monitored and completed after the cross-compatibility of the upper bone base with Wala edge of the lower basal bone.

Effective utilization of insecticide treated nets and hospitalization of children under five years at matete health centre in western Kenya

Background: Malaria is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with more than a quarter of the deaths occurring in children under five years in sub-Saharan Africa. Utilization of Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) has reduced malaria infections across countries in sub-Saharan Africa and elsewhere. However, limited studies have been carried out on the effective utilization of ITNs and how effective utilization of ITNs influences the hospitalization of children under-five years.

Prospective study of microflora of surface and core bacteria in chronic tonsillitis

Introduction: The constant controversy between the paediatrician and ENT surgeon regarding management of chronic tonsillitis has been going on for centuries , now the indication for adenotonsillectomy has become more precise and specific , with chronic tonsillitis being one of the most important indication Materials and Methods: The prospective study is carried out on a scientific principle to find out the correct modality of treatment in chronic tonsillitis by comparing the surface and tissue culture for pathogenic bacteria in the tonsils RESULTS: out of 100 patients taken up for study mos

Feasibility study to improve routes of existing urban mass transit network of vadodara city

Due to rapid urbanization and vehicular growth most of the cities are congested with traffic flow. To mitigate the traffic congestion effective mass transportation system is necessary in the cities. Urban mass transit system can work efficiently if proper routing and scheduling are implemented. The routing plays a very significant role in public transport system. When the development takes place on the periphery of an urban area then additional trips are generated between this area and CBD.

Comparative analysis between the labor productivity indexes in a horizontal housing complex and the indexes of the price composition table for budgets (tcpo)

The objective of this study was to analyze labor productivity indexes obtained in a Horizontal Housing Complex, in Vitória da Conquista - Bahia, to establish a comparison between the real labor productivity indexes and the productivity indexes of the Price Composition Table for Budgets - TCPO. It was used a quantitative approach, whose services analyzed were: structural masonry; internal coating; internal paving; outer coating; and external paving. Data collection was done through documentary analysis and bibliographic research.