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This research aims to identify the socio-demographic characteristics and obstetric history of pregnant women attended in a primary health care and to identify the morbidities that affected those pregnant women. This descriptive, retrospective, documentary, exploratory, quantitative study was conducted between August and December 2016, data collection was taken from the pregnant women medical records of those who received prenatal care and have been attended for the nurse. Outcomes pointed participants ranged in age from before 18 to 42 years.

Establishment of accurate working length is very crucial for the success of endodontic therapy. With the advent of electronic apex locators, working length determination can be done without exposing the patient for X-ray radiation. These electronic apex locators can be affected by generation of electromagnetic interference by the cell phones radiation. Hence, the present study was conducted to evaluate the effect of cell phone radiation on electronic apex locator. A total no. of 30 patients with single rooted teeth with Type I anatomy indicated for root canal treatment were selected.

Background: Subclinical changes in LV function can be identified by quantifying myocardial strain. Early detection of diabetic heart disease is important for the timely interventions resulting in the prevention for the future development of heart failure.The aim of this study was to assess the ability of subtle differences in LV principal strains to characterize features of subclinical LV systolic dysfunction in patients with diabetes mellitus with or without systemic hypertension and apparently preserved LV systolic function.

Objective: To describe the prevalence and characteristics of epilepsy in patients with cerebral palsy Methods: A total of 50 consecutive patients with cerebral palsy were retrospectively studied. Criteria for inclusion were follow-up period for at least 2 years. Types and incidence of epilepsy were correlated with the different forms of cerebral palsy. Other factors associated with epilepsy such as age of first seizure, neonatal seizures and family history of epilepsy were also analyzed. Results: follow-up ranged between 6 and 150 months (mean 57 months).

Acute mesenteric embolism may present with features of multiple other site embolism which is associated with high mortality rate. The incidence of brachial artery embolism and renal artery embolism associated with SMA embolism is rarely described. The signs and symptoms of ischemic change in bowel which present as acute abdomen may masks other circumstances alike brachial artery embolism and renal infarct. In these cases, a delayed diagnosis of other embolism can result in significant morbidity or mortality.

In the present Maxillary and mandibular exostoses are common localized overgrowths of the bone. They are benign and are thought to be reactive or developmental in origin. These exostoses need to be accurately distinguished from the other more diagnostically significant lesions, notably from the bony osteomas. The aetiology of exostosis has been investigated by different authors, but no consensus has been reached so far. We are reporting a rare case of multiple exostoses of the maxillary and mandibular jaw bones in 68 year old male patient.

Objective: To analyse the impact of remedial counseling on stress level of HIV positive menopausal sex providers. Methodology: This interventional study was carried out between 1st October 2015 to 31st December 2017 in Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha on 236 HIV positive menopausal sex providers belonging to 4 talukas of Wardha district with the help of 2 social workers and 1 clinical psychologist after the approval of institutional ethics committee.

Objective: To verify if the nursing assistant developed for women with depression in basic care unit in a city in the backland of Bahia is based on scientific evidences. Methodology: The study had descriptive-exploratory nature, with quantitative approach and was conducted in a Family Health Unit in the city of Vitória da Conquista/BA during September. The study sample was composed of 30 medical records of women cared at the Family Health Unit. For the data collection, one used an instrument provided with a pre-established guideline, composed of objective questions.

Objective: To evaluate the effects of 24-week Heartfullness meditation Self-development program’ in improving internal mental health of nursing students. Methodology: The study was designed as a prospective interventional study to examine the effect of meditation on internal mental health parameters such as Psychological stability, Moral reasoning, Self Efficiency and Positive attitude.

The study was aimed to know the morphometric traits, productive and reproductive performance of Indian peafowl populations in Bangladesh. The research was conducted at Sheikh Rashel Aviary and Eco-park, Rangunia, Chittagong and encompassed about 20 Indian peafowls (10 blue and 10 white birds).