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A study conducted to determine the effect of teaching using audio drama on knowledge regarding oral hygiene among visually impaired children of selected blind school in Palanpur. Material & Method: The Evaluative approach and pre- experimental one group pre testpost test design was adopted for this study. Non probability purposive sampling technique was used for sample selection. The data were collected from 30 visually impaired children. The study was conducted at smt.indumatirajnikantmehta ‘anandniketan’ School forthe Mentally Divyang, Palanpur.

Antibiotics play a significant role in both non-surgical and surgical periodontal therapy. However, with the rise of antimicrobial resistance, the necessity of prescribing antibiotics has become a topic of debate among many clinicians. This literature-based narrative review aims to assess the necessity of systemic antibiotics in periodontal surgical therapy. Administration of antibiotics in the prevention of postoperative infection in periodontal surgery is not justified in systemically healthy patients.

The study investigates the phytochemical profile of Terminalia arjuna bark (Commercially available powder) extracts prepared using two extraction methodssuch as Soxhlet extraction and cold macerationwith solvents of varying polarity (ethanol, methanol, ethyl acetate, hexane, and aqueous). Preliminary phytochemical screening was conducted to detect bioactive compounds. The results demonstrated that Soxhlet extraction enabled a wider recovery of phyto-constituents compared to cold maceration.

Introduction: Musculoskeletal pain (MSP) is a common occupational health issue in nursing due to physically demanding clinical tasks like manual patient handling, maintaining awkward postures, and prolonged standing. Student nurses are particularly vulnerable to work-related work-related musculoskeletal disorders.

Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) remains a significant human pathogen responsible for a wide spectrum of clinical manifestations, ranging from minor skin and soft tissue infections to life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia, endocarditis, and septicemia

Freshwater lakes serve as important ecological units supporting fish diversity and providing livelihood resources to local communities. The present investigation documents the ichthyofaunal composition of Pendur Lake, a man-made freshwater lake located in Malvan Taluka of Sindhudurg district, Maharashtra, India. The lake covers an area of approximately 21 hectares with an average depth of about 4 m and is primarily utilized for irrigation.

Peripheral neuropathy is a common neurological disorder characterized by sensory disturbances such as pain, numbness, tingling, and loss of vibration sense, often associated with diabetes mellitus and degenerative changes. Conventional management focuses on symptomatic relief and is frequently limited by partial efficacy and adverse effects. Ayurveda describes peripheral neuropathy under conditions such as Vatavyadhi, PramehaUpadrava, and Vata-pradhanaNanatmaja Vyadhi.

The present study aimed to examine the changes in cognitive function among addicted and non-addicted adolescents in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. A purposive random sampling technique was employed to select 200 adolescents aged 15-18 years from urban schools. The Cognitive Ability Test - Group Mental Level Battery (CAT-GMLB) was used to assess five domains of cognitive function: awareness, memory, understanding, reasoning ability, and problem-solving ability.

Curcumin, a polyphenolic diarylheptanoid derived from Curcuma longa (turmeric), and berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid prevalent in Berberis aristata (Indian barberry), are two powerful bioactive chemicals of plant origin, exhibiting significant antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anticancer activities. This review examines the botanical origins, chemical characteristics, principle pharmacological qualities, and significant limitations—specifically inadequate aqueous solubility and limited oral bioavailability that hinder clinical applications.

Poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) films doped with different concentrations of FeSO4 were prepared by solution casting technique and their  thermal, structural, morphological, optical and magnetic properties were investigated. Thermal properties of these films were investigated employing differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) and thermo gravimetric analysis (TGA). Using the DSC thermograms, glass transition temperature (Tg) and melting temperature (Tm) of the films were measured.