Epidural anaesthesia

Epidural anaesthesia is the most commonly used technique for providing perioperative surgical anaesthesia and postoperative analgesia in lower limb orthopaedic surgeries. Early postoperative mobilization with minimal pain is the most desirable feature in modern orthopaedic surgeries.[1] Bupivacaine, levobupivacaine, and ropivacaine are commonly used local anaesthetic (LA) agents for epidural block and provide good quality of … Read more

Drug interactions with digoxin

Abstract : Drug interactions with digoxin are important because of this agent’s narrow therapeutic index. Among the drugs that can diminish digoxin bioavailability are cholestyramine, antacid gels, kaolin-peetate, certain antimicrobial drugs and cancer chemotherapeutic agents. Also rifampin, an antibiotic utilized as a part of the treatment of tuberculosis, may lower steady state serum digoxin levels … Read more

Compare the volume of root canals of primary teeth

ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to compare the volume of root canals of primary teeth filled by four different obturating techniques, namely, lentulospiral, insulin syringe, endodontic pressure syringe, and skini syringe with navi tip using Cone beam Computed tomography (CBCT). A total of 76 root canals of primary posterior teeth were selected and … Read more

Cost of Pharmaceuticals

(Draft) Throughout the years, the United States has experienced a disparity in the prices paid for pharmaceuticals when compared to the rest of the world. In a study conducted in 2011, the United States comprised 45% of pharmaceutical profits while the remaining countries made up the a total of 55% (True cost). The increasing cost … Read more

The Dangers of Marijuana

Marijuana is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world today. Used for fun and getting away from problems in life, it is getting more and more popular among today’s millennials. What most people do not know is that for every action comes an equal or opposite reaction. Much too often people view … Read more

Distal Biceps tendon ruptures

# INTRODUCTION Distal Biceps tendon ruptures still remain challenging to diagnose in clinical practice for many physicians. Especially diagnosing if it is complete or partial distal biceps tear in clinical setting in some cases is still difficult even for many experienced clinicians. Doing that without having proper imaging like Ultrasonography or MRI is even more … Read more

Utilization of the various instrumentation available in the ability to effectively arrest or recover periodontal disease processes.

The proper use of periodontal instrumentation is the ability to adequately remove calculus and arrest or recover a patient’s periodontal disease and is an essential function of a dental hygienist. There is an increasing variety of instrument types available for dental hygienists to perform this task. These instruments range from traditional manual hand scaling, ultrasonic … Read more

ORAL ORMELOXIFENE AND LEVONORGESTREL IUCD IN MANAGEMENT OF DYSFUNCTIONAL UTERINE BLEEDING

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: Dysfunctional uterine bleeding constitutes a considerable problem for many women causing discomfort and decreased quality of life. About 10-15% of women experience episodes of DUB at sometime during the reproductive years of their lives. Annually 5-19% of women seek medical care. It accounts for more than 25% of all hysterectomies. A wide range … Read more

Compare the clinical outcome of transcatheter device closure of ventricular septal defect

Evolving technology in the interventional techniques has now made the transcatheter closure of anatomically selected ventricular septal defects feasible with satisfactory results and low morbidity rates10. In most centers, the procedure is approached using antegrade or transvenous method by creating an arteriovenous guide wire loop; which is the standard technique for transcatheter VSD device closure. … Read more

Immunotherapy

Each cancer and tumor type is unique as is the individual in which it develops. Some cancers do not respond to established cancer treatments, such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy, because tumor cells have developed ways to evade the immune system by taking advantage of peripheral tolerance. Recent advances in immunotherapy have given rise to … Read more

Lupus

Lupus denotes the scientific illness occurring when the immune systems of an individual attack its own organs and tissues. This leads to inflammation that affects the body. The inflammation attained from lupus could affect numerous different body parts comprising blood cells, joints, brain, skin, lungs, heart, and kidneys. Lupus can be complex to treat as … Read more

Breast cancer

Imagine your life getting impacted by a disease that is going to change up your whole life in a negative way. Not knowing how the outcome is going to be. Going to the doctor after feeling the big lump forming on your left breast and the doctor tells, “You have Breast Cancer…” Breast Cancer is … Read more

Active birth

Fundamentally, Active birth is a woman’s choice to move freely and adopt any position that she instinctively feels appropriate and to aid her general comfort. Despite the fact that women have adopted more upright positions during labour for thousands of years, since the advent of modern medical practice post-renaissance, the majority of women labour and … Read more

Borderline Personality Disorder

INTRODUCTION This case study involves a 31-year old woman, Jodie, who exhibits the classic symptoms of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). She suffers from intense bouts of anger and feelings of emptiness which have severely impacted the relationships in her life. While she doesn’t know why she acts the way she does, she has come to … Read more

Homelessness – palliative care

Introduction Whether we like to admit it or not, homelessness is a prevalent issue within our Canadian society. According to statistics Canada, approximately 13% of the Canadian population earns what is considered a ‘low-income’ salary and estimates 150,000-300,000 Canadians experience homeless annually per year (retrieved from https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2016001/article/14678-eng.htm). Homelessness is a state where an individual or … Read more