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Introduction: Chronic suppurative otitis media (CSOM) can cause intracranial and extracranial complications. Reducing its prevalence may have both immediate and long-term health advantages. Understanding the local microbial flora in CSOM is critical before beginning empirical therapy. Our study sought to evaluate the link between bacterial profiles and demographic features in patients admitted to tertiary care institutions with persistent suppurative otitis media infections.

Background:  Fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) is used in diagnosis of superficial & deep seated swellings of various organ of body. Different organs include breast, lymph node, thyroid, salivary gland & soft tissue etc. FNAC gives added advantage as it is an outpatient procedure & gives early differentiation from non-neoplastic & malignant lesion. The present study was aimed to study clinical features& cytomorphology of different lesions in body.

Introduction: This article depicts the clinical presentation, diagnosis, management, and reepithelialization assessment of a fibroma; a fibrotic lesion of the gingiva and oral mucosa that can cause aesthetic and functional issues. Case report: The case report involves laser excision of a painless, firm growth on the lower front region of the jaw, caused by trauma or irritation. The lesion was histologically confirmed as originating from the oral mucosa and healing was assessed using methylene blue assay.

Over the course of the last ten years, targeted small molecule medications have brought about a significant change in the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML). These medications disrupt the ATP-dependent ABL tyrosine kinase, which in turn disrupts a constitutively active BCR-ABL, which is the agent that is responsible for chronic myeloid leukemia. Despite the fact that tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) have been shown to be helpful in facilitating a survival rate that is more than 90 percent, these medications do not have any curative effects.

The concept of visha (poison/toxin) in Ayurveda holds timeless significance in understanding and addressing toxic exposure. Ancient Ayurvedic texts provide profound insights into the sources, classification, and management of visha, many of which align with modern toxicological principles. Contemporary sources of toxins, including industrial pollutants, agrochemicals, and lifestyle-related exposures, pose significant health risks today.

In the present study, we explore the transformative impact of smart materials and their diverse applications in science, engineering, and technology disciplines. Smart materials exhibit adaptive behaviors in response to environmental changes, such as temperature, stress, or electromagnetic fields.

Gujarat is an important partner in the economic and social development of India. It is the seventh largest state of India in terms of area and ninth largest in terms of population. With a population of about 5% of India’s total population, Gujarat contributes 8.3% to India’s GDP and 33% of India’s total merchandise exports.

Background:- Tea and coffee are the two most consumed drinks in the world after water. Green tea, Camellia sinensis (Theaceae) and Green coffee, Coffea arabica (Rubiaceae) possess antimicrobial activity in adjunct to various biological properties. Through this study, we have analysed the antimicrobial properties of  Green tea and Green coffee extracts in contrast to chlorhexidine which was used as the control against Streptococcus mutans.

The ficus, grass and commercially important  crop plants (sugarcane, wheat & maize) were  evaluated as a phytotool of heavy metals such as Lead (Pb), Copper (Cu), Cadmium (Cd), Manganese (Mn), Zinc (Zn), Chromium (Cr) and Nickel (Ni) around Jamkhandi. The soil samples at a depth (0 – 20cm) and  test plant leaves were taken from different sampling sites viz, S1, S2, S3,S4, S5 and S6  on state highway with high  traffic roads passing through the Jamkhandi (Karnataka) were determined by AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer).

Abstract: Three different species of sisorid catfishes of the genus Pseudolaguvia are reported from the downstream of Aie tributary near the foot hills of the Chirang District of Assam, India. Morphometrically the Pseudolaguvia ferula Ng, 2006 distinguished from its congeners in having a terete head and body with combination of narrower head width (18.8 ̶ 19.0 % SL), shorter adipose-fin base (12.8 ̶ 13.7 % SL), presence of unculiferous ridges on the thoracic adhesive apparatus joined at their posterior ends.