Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development

T. Sarumathi ¹, B. Saravana Kumar ¹, S. Sai Aakash ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Medicine & Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital, Bharath Institute of Higher Education and Research, IN
2 Obesity

Abstract

Obesity is a common and often neglected health problem with high economic and health consequences. Obesity, which is now considered as a disease can be easily prevented which otherwise can impact the lives of people of all age groups. Obesity is associated with increased risk of illness, disability, and death. Last decade has witnessed a striking increase in obesity prevalence. It is an easily preventable and treatable health problem which is increasing at an alarming rate in the society now and currently an important health issue. Early intervention of this often-neglected problem will lead to healthy adults and decreased economic burden in health care industry.

Keywords

Obesity, BMI, Diet, Weight Loss.

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R. Bhargavi ¹, V. T. Hemalatha ¹, A. Amudhan ², T. Sarumathi , T. Manigandan

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Being the most common medical professionals in prescribing of Non-steroidal anti- inflammatory medications, Dentist in India are to be essentially aware of banned medications, that due to various reasons, still haven’t been withdrawn from market. Many fixed drug combinations are easily available without any scientific justification behind them. This article aims in creating an awareness among the dentist regarding banned fixed drug combinations of NSAIDS in India since September 2018.

Keywords

Banned drugs, NSAIDs, Fixed Drug Combinations. Corresponding Author:

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S. Angelinteena ¹, Nalini Aswath ¹, V. T. Hemalatha ¹, A. AMUDHAN ², T. Sarumathi ²

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Anaphylaxis is a severe, life-threatening, generalized or systemic hypersensitivity condition with increased mortality and requires immediate management. Dentist will face this kind of risky entity most commonly while administering local anesthesia. This review is just to update and to impart knowledge regarding management of anaphylaxis to the dentists to avoid fatality.

Keywords

Anaphylaxis, Dentistry, Adrenaline, Lignocaine.

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Harshada Ragunathan ¹, R. Sankar Narayanan ², Nalini Aswath ², T. Sarumathi ³, A. Amudhan ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Thaimoogambikai Dental College and Hospital, IN
2 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
3 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Swelling of neck always have a wide range of differential diagnosis. Salivary glands are group of organs that secretes saliva which helps in normal functioning of the oral cavity. Many conditions affect the salivary gland because of its size and location. Sialadenitis is the inflammatory condition of the salivary gland which is commonly encountered yet infrequently discussed topic. Sialoliths are calcified organic matter that forms with in the secretory system of the major and minor salivary glands. Sialolithiasis is one of the major causes for sialadenitis which has been shown in many studies. Here we have discussed about a swelling which was present in the right submandibular region with a duration of 3 weeks for which OPG, Lateral Ceph and Ultrasound has been taken for finalising the diagnosis.

Keywords

Sialolithi, OPG, Parotid, Submandibular.

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Jemima Judith ¹, T. Manigandan ¹, T. Sarumathi ¹, A. Amudhan ¹, Nalini Aswath ²

Affiliations
1 Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN
2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, Sree Balaji Dental College and Hospital, BIHER, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, IN

Abstract

Immune-mediated diseases are some of the diseases that affect the patient’s quality of daily life due to their chronic nature. Of which most of them are mucocutaneous diseases and they involve the oral cavity. The treatment of these diseases is oftentimes challenging due to their immunological nature, comorbidity, frequent relapses and long term use of medications and their complications. Immunomodulators are the most rapidly developing current trend. They are used quite often for a large number of these diseases. This article discusses some of the lesions where immunomodulatory drugs are used.

Keywords

Immunomodulators, Immunosuppressants, Immunostimulants.

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