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Snell-Bergeon JK, Roman R, Rodbard D, Garg S, Maahs DM, Schauer IE, Bergman BC, Kinney GL, Rewers M. Glycaemic variability is associated with coronary artery calcium in men with Type 1 diabetes: the Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes study. Diabet Med 2010; 27:1436-42. [PMID: 21059097 PMCID: PMC3052953 DOI: 10.1111/j.1464-5491.2010.03127.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022]
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AIMS We investigated coronary artery calcium in association with glucose levels and variability measured using continuous glucose monitoring in adults with Type 1 diabetes in the Coronary Artery Calcification in Type 1 Diabetes study. METHODS Coronary artery calcium was measured by electron beam tomography. The presence of any coronary artery calcium was analysed with respect to glucose levels [mean(T) (mean glucose), % of values < 3.9 mmol/l, > 10 mmol/l and either < 3.9 or > 10 mmol/l] and glycaemic variability [sd(T) (sd of all glucose values); sd(dm) (sd of the daily mean glucose levels) and sd(hh:mm) (glucose sd for a specified time of day, over all days)] using 3-5 days of continuous glucose monitoring from 75 subjects (45 women, 30 men), age 42 ± 9 years (mean ± sd) and diabetes duration of 29 ± 8 years using logistic regression. RESULTS We observed significant associations between coronary artery calcium and mean(T) (OR = 4.4, 95% CI 1.1-18.6), % of values > 10 mmol/l (OR = 5.5, 95% CI 1.3-22.6), % of measures < 3.9 or > 10 mmol/l (OR = 5.7, 95% CI 1.3-24.9), sd(T) (OR = 4.7, 95% CI 1.1-19.7), sd(dm) (OR = 6.0, 95% CI 1.2-30.4) and sd(hh:mm) (OR = 4.0, 95% CI 1.1-15.4), among men, but none of these variables were associated with the presence of coronary artery calcium in women. CONCLUSIONS We report the novel finding that subclinical atherosclerosis is associated with glucose levels and variability in men with Type 1 diabetes. The relationship of coronary artery calcium and glucose variability in Type 1 diabetes, and potential gender differences in this association, deserve further study.
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Malaviya AN, Rawat R, Sadhana, Baghel S, Agarwal D, Sharma A, Kapoor S, Garg S. O13 Recommended strategy for the screening of tuberculosis infection (TBI) and latent TB infection (LTBI) among patients receiving anti-tumor necrosis factor-A (ITNF) is highly successful. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2010. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60588-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022] Open
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Waugh AWG, Garg S, Matic K, Gramlich L, Wong C, Sadowski DC, Millan M, Bailey R, Todoruk D, Cherry R, Teshima CW, Dieleman L, Fedorak RN. Maintenance of clinical benefit in Crohn's disease patients after discontinuation of infliximab: long-term follow-up of a single centre cohort. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2010; 32:1129-34. [PMID: 20807218 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2010.04446.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 49] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tumour necrosis factor-blockade with infliximab has advanced the treatment of Crohn's disease. While infliximab is efficacious, it remains to be determined whether patients who enter clinical remission with an anti-tumour necrosis factor therapy can have their treatment stopped and retain the state of remission. AIM To assess in patients with Crohn's disease who obtained infliximab-induced remission, the proportion who relapsed after infliximab discontinuation. METHODS This longitudinal cohort study examined patients from a University-based IBD referral centre. Forty eight patients with Crohn's disease in full clinical remission and who then discontinued infliximab were followed up for up to 7 years. Crohn's disease relapse was defined as an intervention with Crohn's disease medication or surgery. RESULTS Kaplan-Meier analysis of the proportion of patients with sustained clinical benefit demonstrated that 50% relapsed within 477 days after infliximab discontinuance. In contrast, 35% of patients remained well, and without clinical relapse, up to the end of the nearly 7-year follow-up. CONCLUSIONS In patients with Crohn's disease with an infliximab-induced remission, stopping infliximab results in a predictable relapse in a majority of patients. Nevertheless, a small percentage of patients sustain a long-term remission.
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Jensen RL, Gilliespie D, Ajewung N, Faure R, Kamnasaran D, Ajewung N, Poirier D, Kamnasaran D, Tamura K, Wakimoto H, Rabkin SD, Martuza RL, Shah K, Hashizume R, Aoki Y, Serwer LP, Drummond D, Noble C, Park J, Bankiewicz K, James DC, Gupta N, Agerholm-Larsen B, Iversen HK, Jensen KS, Moller J, Ibsen P, Mahmood F, Gehl J, Corem E, Ram Z, Daniels D, Last D, Shneor R, Salomon S, Perlstein B, Margel S, Mardor Y, Charest G, Fortin D, Mathieu D, Sanche L, Paquette B, Li HF, Hashizume R, Aoki Y, Hariono S, Dasgupta T, Kim JS, Haas-Kogan D, Weiss WA, Gupta N, James CD, Waldman T, Nicolaides T, Ozawa T, Rao S, Sun H, Ng C, De La Torre J, Santos R, Prados M, James CD, Butowski N, Michaud K, Solomon DA, Li HF, Kim JS, Prados MD, Ozawa T, Waldman T, James CD, Pandya H, Gibo D, Debinski W, Vinchon-Petit S, Jarnet D, Jadaud E, Feuvret L, Garcion E, Menei P, Chen R, Yu JC, Liu C, Jaffer ZM, Chabala JC, Winssinger N, Rubenstein AE, Emdad L, Kothari H, Qadeer Z, Binello E, Germano I, Hirschberg H, Baek SK, Kwon YJ, Sun CH, Li SC, Madsen S, Debinski W, Liu T, Wang SW, Gibo DM, Fan QW, Cheng C, Hackett C, Feldman M, Houseman BT, Houseman BT, Nicolaides T, James CD, Haas-Kogan D, Oakes SA, Debnath J, Shokat KM, Weiss WA, Sai K, Chen F, Qiu Z, Mou Y, Zhang X, Yang Q, Chen Z, Patel TR, Zhou J, Piepmeier JM, Saltzman WM, Banerjee S, Kaul A, Gianino SM, Christians U, Gutmann DH, Wu J, Shen R, Puduvalli V, Koul D, Alfred Yung WK, Yun J, Sonabend A, Stuart M, Yanagihara T, Dashnaw S, Brown T, McCormick P, Romanov A, Sebastian M, Canoll P, Bruce JN, Piao L, Joshi K, Lee RJ, Nakano I, Madsen SJ, Chou CC, Blickenstaff JW, Sun CH, Zhou YH, Hirschberg H, Tome CML, Wykosky J, Palma E, Debinski W, Nduom E, Machaidze R, Kaluzova M, Wang Y, Nie S, Hadjipanayis C, Saito R, Nakamura T, Sonoda Y, Kumabe T, Tominaga T, Lun X, Zemp F, Zhou H, Stechishin O, Kelly JJ, Weiss S, Hamilton MG, Cairncross G, Rabinovich BA, Bell J, McFadden G, Senger DL, Forsyth PA, Kang P, Jane EP, Premkumar DR, Pollack IF, Yoo JY, Haseley A, Bratasz A, Powell K, Chiocca EA, Kaur B, Johns TG, Ferruzzi P, Mennillo F, De Rosa A, Rossi M, Giordano C, Magrini R, Benedetti G, Pericot GL, Magnoni L, Mori E, Thomas R, Tunici P, Bakker A, Yoo JY, Pradarelli J, Kaka A, Alvarez-Breckenridge C, Pan Q, Teknos T, Chiocca EA, Kaur B, Cen L, Ostrem JL, Schroeder MA, Mladek AC, Fink SR, Jenkins RB, Sarkaria JN, Madhankumar AB, Slagle-Webb B, Park A, Pang M, Klinger M, Harbaugh KS, Sheehan JM, Connor JR, Chen TC, Wang W, Hofman FM, Serwer LP, Michaud K, Drummond DC, Noble CO, Park JW, Ozawa T, James CD, Serwer LP, Noble CO, Michaud K, Drummond DC, Ozawa T, Zhou Y, Marks JD, Bankiewicz K, Park JW, James CD, Alonso MM, Gomez-Manzano C, Cortes-Santiago N, Roche FP, Fueyo J, Johannessen TCA, Grudic A, Tysnes BB, Nigro J, Bjerkvig R, Joshi AD, Parsons W, Velculescu VE, Riggins GJ, Bindra RS, Jasin M, Powell SN, Fu J, Koul D, Shen RJ, Colman H, Lang FF, Jensen MR, Alfred Yung WK, Friedman GK, Haas M, Cassady KA, Gillespie GY, Nguyen V, Murphy LT, Beauchamp AS, Hollingsworth CK, Debinski W, Mintz A, Pandya H, Garg S, Gibo D, Kridel S, Debinski W, Conrad CA, Madden T, Ji Y, Colman H, Priebe W, Seleverstov O, Purow BW, Grant GA, Wilson C, Campbell M, Humphries P, Li S, Li J, Johnson A, Bigner D, Dewhirst M, Sarkaria JN, Cen L, Pokorny JL, Mladek AC, Kitange GJ, Schroeder MA, Carlson BL, Suphangul M, Petro B, Mukhtar L, Baig MS, Villano J, Mahmud N, Keir ST, Reardon DA, Watson M, Shore GC, Bigner DD, Friedman HS, Keir ST, Gururangan S, Reardon DA, Bigner DD, Friedman HS. Pre-clinical Experimental Therapeutics and Pharmacology. Neuro Oncol 2010. [DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noq116.s13] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Singh B, Garg S, Rathore J, Moore R, Ravishankar N, Interrante L, Ramanath G. Ring-opening-induced toughening of a low-permittivity polymer-metal interface. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2010; 2:1275-1280. [PMID: 20411922 DOI: 10.1021/am1001597] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/29/2023]
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Integrating low dielectric permittivity (low-k) polymers to metals is an exacting fundamental challenge because poor bonding between low-polarizability moieties and metals precludes good interfacial adhesion. Conventional adhesion-enhancing methods such as using intermediary layers are unsuitable for engineering polymer/metal interfaces for many applications because of the collateral increase in dielectric permittivity. Here, we demonstrate a completely new approach without surface treatments or intermediary layers to obtain an excellent interfacial fracture toughness of >13 J/m(2) in a model system comprising copper and a cross-linked polycarbosilane with k approximately 2.7 obtained by curing a cyclolinear polycarbosilane in air. Our results suggest that interfacial oxygen catalyzed molecular ring-opening and anchoring of the opened ring moieties of the polymer to copper is the main toughening mechanism. This novel approach of realizing adherent low-k polymer/metal structures without intermediary layers by activating metal-anchoring polymer moieties at the interface could be adapted for applications such as device wiring and packaging, and laminates and composites.
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Garg S, Duckers HJ, Serruys PW. Endothelial progenitor cell capture stents: will this technology find its niche in contemporary practice? Eur Heart J 2010; 31:1032-5. [DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehp591] [Citation(s) in RCA: 26] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Jena MK, Malakar D, De AK, Garg S, Akshey YS. 150 DEVELOPMENT OF ZONA-FREE AND WITH ZONA PARTHENOGENETIC GOAT EMBRYOS IN DIFFERENT MEDIA. Reprod Fertil Dev 2010. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv22n1ab150] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The present study was carried out to see the developmental efficiency of zona-free and with zona parthenogenetic goat embryos cultured in Research Vitro Cleave from Cook Australia (RVCL), Embryo Development Media (EDM), modified synthetic oviductal fluid (mSOF), and modified Charles Rosenkrans media (mCR2a). Zona-free embryos were cultured in 4 media, whereas with zona embryos were cultured in 3 media except mCR2a. Ovaries were collected from slaughterhouse and oocytes were isolated by puncturing the follicles in medium containing Dulbecco’s phosphate-buffered saline, 3% BSA, and 50 μg mL-1 gentamicin. Oocytes were matured in maturation medium containing TCM-199 (HEPES modified), 0.05 mg mL-1 Na pyruvate, 0.003 mg mL-1 L-glutamine, 5.5 mg mL-1 glucose, 3 mg mL-1 BSA, 5 μg mL-1 FSH, 10 μg mL-1 LH, 1 μg mL-1 estradiol-17β, 50 μg mL-1 gentamicin, and 10% FBS in 5% CO2 in air at 38.5°C. The COC (15 to 20 oocytes) were placed in 100-μL droplets of maturation medium and incubated in a CO2 incubator (5% CO2 in air) with maximum humidity at 38.5°C for 27 h. Matured oocytes were made cumulus free by treatment with hyaluronidase (0.5 mg mL-1) and zona-free by pronase (2 mg mL-1) in zona-free parthenogenesis. Then the oocytes were activated by 5 μM Ca ionophore for 5 min in a CO2 incubator and then treated with 2 mM 6-DMAP for 4 h. Activation was also done by electrical activation with DC 1.78 kV cm-1, 20 μs, and 2 pulses. Then the zona-free oocytes were kept for in vitro culture in 4 types of media such as RVCL, EDM, mSOF, andm CR2a for 7 days in 5% CO2 in air at 38.5°C. The cleavage rate andmorulae formation were observed in RVCL 40.95%, 13.95%, in EDM 46.92%, 14.75%, in mCR2a 56.66%, 5.88%, and in mSOF 48.23%, 14.63%, respectively. The cleavage rate and morulae formation were also found 55.9%, 14.63% during chemical activation and 32%, 12.5% in electrical activation. Hence, better result was found in chemical activation than electrical activation. For with zona parthenogenesis, the matured oocytes were chemically activated by 5 μM Ca ionophore for 5 min and 2 mM 6-DMAP for 4 h. Then the oocytes were cultured in RVCL, EDM, and mSOF in 100-μL micro-drops media for 7 days. The cleavage, morulae, and early blastocyst production rate were as follows: cleavage rate 75.68%, 72.03%, and 57.11%; morulae 44.61%, 30.29%, and 40.22%; and early blastocyst 17.49%, 11.88%, and 25.01% in RVCL, EDM, and mSOF, respectively. Hatched blastocyst formation rate was 6.75%, 5.48%, and 1.15% in RVCL, EDM, and mSOF, respectively. It could be concluded that zona-free parthenogenetic embryos were produced better in EDM medium and with chemical activation. With zona parthenogenetic embryo development was significantly (P < 0.05) higher in RVCL and EDM media.
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Singla A, Garg S, Dhindsa A, Jindal S. Reimplantation: Clinical Implications and outcome of dry storage of avulsed teeth. J Clin Exp Dent 2010. [DOI: 10.4317/jced.2.e38] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Jena MK, Malakar D, De AK, Garg S, Akshey YS. 59 PRODUCTION OF HANDMADE CLONED GOAT EMBRYOS WITH TWO TYPES OF DONOR CELLS AND CULTURED IN THREE MEDIA. Reprod Fertil Dev 2010. [DOI: 10.1071/rdv22n1ab59] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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The study was carried out to see the developmental efficiency of handmade cloned goat embryos with 3 different media: RVCL (Research Vitro Cleave, Cook, Brisbane, Australia), EDM (Embryo Development Media) and modified SOF (mSOF) and 2 types of donor cells: fetal fibroblast and adult fibroblast. Oocytes were isolated from abattoir goat ovaries, matured in maturation medium, and incubated in 5% CO2 in air at 38.5°C for 24 h. Then, the oocytes were made cumulus free by treatment with hyaluronidase (0.5 mg mL-1) and zona free by pronase (2 mg mL-1). Protrusion cone formation in oocytes was found 95 to 100% in T20 (TCM-199 + 20% FBS). The zona-free oocytes were bisected with an ultra-sharp micro blade on the basis of visible protrusion cones on the surface of oocytes using T20 medium containing 2.5 μg mL-1 cytochalasin-B. Fetal and adult fibroblast cells were used from confluent monolayer at passage 5 after trypsinizing in 0.25% trypsin-EDTA. One somatic cell was attached with one enucleated demioocyte by phytohemagglutinin and further fused with another enucleated demioocyte through electric pulse with a combination of alternating current (4 V) and direct current (2.10 kV cm-1 for 5 μs with a single pulse) in fusion medium (0.3 M mannitol, 0.1 mM MgCl2, 0.05 mM CaCl2, and 3 mg mL-1 BSA). Then, triplets were chemically activated with 5 μM Ca ionophore for 5 min and 2 mM 6-DMAP for 4 h and cultured in the 3 media. Cleavage and morulae formation were observed at Day 7 from 183 triplets with fetal fibroblasts as donor cells in media RVCL (78.60 ± 2.23, 38.97 ± 2.1), mSOF (72.62 ± 1.89, 33.81 ± 1.9), and EDM (73.96 ± 1.66, 26.20 ± 2.04), respectively. Simultaneously, cleavage and morulae formation were observed at Day 7 from 203 triplets with adult fibroblasts as donor cells in media RVCL (73.97 ± 3.57, 33.14 ± 2.68), mSOF (76.22 ± 4.36, 26.15 ± 0.99), and EDM (65.97 ± 3.11, 20.78 ± 2.77), respectively. Among the 3 media, morulae formation was significantly higher in RVCL. Hence, in the subsequent experiment, RVCL medium was used exclusively in culture for 172 triplets. Cleavage and morulae formation at Day 7 was not significantly different (P < 0.05) in 2 types of donor cells; fetal fibroblasts (77.46 ± 3.65, 38.70 ± 2.66) and adult fibroblasts (75.74 ± 3.04, 33.77 ± 1.43), respectively. The data were analyzed using SYSTAT 7.0 (Systat, SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) after arcsine transformation, one-way ANOVA followed by Fisher’s LSD test. PCR analysis was performed with highly polymorphic 286-bp fragment of MHC-II DRB gene of cloned embryo and its donor cell. Similar bands were observed in both the cloned embryos and fibroblast cells in agar gel electrophoresis. In conclusion, development of handmade cloned embryos was higher in RVCL medium compared with the other two media tested, and efficiency of morulae formation was similar in both types of donor cells. Further study is required to optimize blastocyst production.
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Singh H, Goyal M, Sen J, Kumar H, Handa R, Garg S. P68 Correlation of intima media thickness (as a marker of atherosclerosis) with severity and duration of rheumatoid arthritis using carotid ultrasound. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(09)60086-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Singh H, Kumar H, Handa R, Goyal M, Garg S, Kumar S. P67 Evaluation of disease activity in patients of rheumatoid arthritis using clinical disease activity index (CDAI) score. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2009. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(09)60085-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Garg S, Serruys P. Biodegradable stents and non-biodegradable stents. Minerva Cardioangiol 2009; 57:537-565. [PMID: 19838147] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
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The introduction of the coronary stent in 1986 was one of the most far-reaching changes in the practice of interventional cardiology since its inception in 1977. Despite all the benefits of the using a metallic drug eluting stent (DES), their limitations have generated interest towards biodegradable technology. These biodegradable stents, which are made of polymers or metal alloys with or without a drug coating, have the potential to scaffold the artery to allow natural healing to take place, and then biodegrade. The development of this technology has been slow, however several biodegradable stents have entered into clinical trials, with many more at the preclinical stage of development. Concurrently conventional metallic DES have tried to address their limitations; in particular they have sought to repair their damaged reputation following concerns over stent thrombosis. Accordingly, stents with a more biocompatible polymer and DES which are polymer-free have been developed, and are currently being evaluated in clinical trials. This article will review the status of biodegradable stents, and these newer DES, during this exciting period in interventional cardiology as technology strives to develop the ideal coronary stent.
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Rahbar T, Garg S, Singh MM, Malhotra S, Gupta VK, Tripathi R. Effectiveness of HIV counseling services on knowledge, attitude, behavior and practice (KABP) among pregnant women attending PPTCT program. THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2009; 41:175-182. [PMID: 22010484] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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Counseling services is an important component of National AIDS Control Program which aims at creating awareness and promoting changes in reducing high risk behavior against HIV/AIDS. Pregnant women attending antenatal clinics are being counseled about HIV/AIDS under prevention of parent to child transmission (PPTCT) program. The objective of this study was to assess (KABP) regarding HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending PPTCT program before and after counseling at Lok Nayak Hospital, New Delhi. A Quasi-experimental study was conducted. Data was collected by interviewing 600 pregnant women attending ANC clinic during May 2006 to May 2007 using a pre-test and post-test interview schedule. About 69.2% of the pregnant women had heard about AIDS before the counseling. Knowledge regarding mother to child transmission of HIV was 53.5%. 38.2% knew that mother to child transmission can be reduced by drugs. The knowledge of pregnant women about AIDS was significantly different in pre-test (mean score = 15.3) and post test (mean score = 35.6) (P < 0.0001). Attitude of study participants towards people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) indicated that individuals with HIV should be allowed to work (79.9%) and all commercial sex workers should compulsorily be tested for HIV (55.1%). There was significant difference between in pre-test and post-test attitude about PLWHA and HIV testing (p < 0.0001). The condom use among the study participants significantly improved after counseling (1.2% in pre-test and 58.6% after counseling) (p < 0.0001). Counseling services were effective in increasing knowledge and changes in attitude and behavior among pregnant women and the efforts needs to be sustained.
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Singh H, Tewari A, Bansal A, Garg S, Gupta M, Adlakha P. Anaesthesia for a patient with Isaac's syndrome and myasthenia gravis. Br J Anaesth 2009; 103:460-1. [PMID: 19679588 DOI: 10.1093/bja/aep219] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Thamban S, Garg S, Al-Habib A, El-Farra KE. Thermal balloon endometrial ablation in bicornuate uteri. J OBSTET GYNAECOL 2009; 27:324-5. [PMID: 17464830 DOI: 10.1080/01443610701269176] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Suzuki K, Kohlbrenner R, Obajuluwa A, Epstein M, Garg S, Hori M, Baron R. TH-C-304A-10: Computer-Aided Measurement of Liver Volumes in CT by Means of Fast-Marching and Level-Set Segmentation. Med Phys 2009. [DOI: 10.1118/1.3182646] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/07/2022] Open
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Marashi T, Garg S, Gupta VK, Singh MM, Sinha P, Dewan R, Ingle GK, Jiloha RC. Assessment of quality of life among HIV positive people attending tertiary hospital of Delhi, India. THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2009; 41:101-108. [PMID: 22010497] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/31/2023]
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As per global HIV/AIDS estimates, a total of 33 million [30.3 - 36.1 million] People were living with HIV in 2007. The world's second-most populous country, India, is experiencing a highly varied HIV epidemic, which appears to be stable or diminishing in some parts while growing at a modest rate in others. Quality of life (QOL) of HIV/AIDS patients is becoming an important component of overall assessment of health care and management in health care settings. It is one of the indicators effectiveness of management of PLHAS. The objective of this study was to determine the QOL of patients with HIV/AIDS in New Delhi. Purposive sampling was used to identify subjects from the antiretroviral therapy clinic (ART) in Lok Nayak hospital. 180 patients were interviewed with the WHOQOL-HIV instrument. This questionnaire included demographic data, multi-item scales and six domains namely physical, psychological, level of independence, social relationships, environment and spirituality religion. Study subjects were aged between 20-56 years. Mean age of all study subjects was 33.85 +/- 7.01 years, comprising of 34.4 females. More than 50% of the total subjects had received less than secondary school education. All domains have higher scores for women than men except the psychological domain. Correlation of scores of six domains with overall QOL score and among individual domains was statistically significant. Younger people showed poorer QOL and level of education correlated positively with all domains of QOL Overall results indicate that quality of life of AIDS attending Lok Nayak hospital is satisfactory.
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Garg S, Tang JX, Rühe J, Naumann CA. Actin-induced perturbation of PS lipid-cholesterol interaction: A possible mechanism of cytoskeleton-based regulation of membrane organization. J Struct Biol 2009; 168:11-20. [PMID: 19366633 DOI: 10.1016/j.jsb.2009.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/11/2008] [Revised: 04/02/2009] [Accepted: 04/03/2009] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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To obtain insight into the potential role of the cytoskeleton on lipid mixing behavior in plasma membranes, the current study explores the influence of physisorbed actin filaments (F-actin) on lipid-lipid phase separations in planar model membrane systems containing raft-mimicking lipid mixtures of well-defined compositions using a complementary experimental approach of epifluorescence microscopy, fluorescence anisotropy, wide-field single molecule fluorescence microscopy, and interfacial rheometry. In particular, we have explored the impact of F-actin on cholesterol (CHOL)-phospholipid interactions, which are considered important for the formation of CHOL-enriched lipid raft domains. By using epifluorescence microscopy, we show that physisorbed filamentous actin (F-actin) alters the domain size of lipid-lipid phase separations in the presence of 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylserine (POPS) and cholesterol (CHOL). In contrast, no actin-induced modification in lipid-lipid phase separations is observed in the absence of POPS or when POPS is replaced by another anionic lipid, 1-palmitoyl-2-oleoyl-sn-glycero-3-phosphatidylglycerol (POPG). Wide-field single molecule fluorescence microscopy on binary lipid mixtures indicate that PS and PG lipids show similar electrostatic interactions with physisorbed actin filaments. Complementary fluorescence anisotropy experiments on binary PS lipid-containing lipid mixtures are provided to illustrate the actin-induced segregation of anionic lipids. The similarity of electrostatic interactions between actin and both anionic lipids suggests that the observed differences in actin-mediated perturbations of lipid phase separations are caused by distinct PS lipid-CHOL versus PG lipid-CHOL interactions. We hypothesize that the actin cytoskeleton and some peripheral membrane proteins may alter lipid-lipid phase separations in plasma membranes in a similar way by interacting with PS lipids.
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Mohapatra PR, Bhuniya S, Garg S, Dimri K, Janmeja AK. Endobronchial non-Hodgkin's lymphoma presenting as mass lesion. THE INDIAN JOURNAL OF CHEST DISEASES & ALLIED SCIENCES 2009; 51:107-109. [PMID: 19445447] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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A 40-year-old male presented with clinical and radiological manifestations of right lung atelectasis and post-obstructive pneumonia. Flexible bronchoscopy revealed gross narrowing of the right upper lobe bronchus and a smooth, white endobronchial mass completely occluding the right lower lobe bronchus. Endobronchial biopsy from the mass lesion yielded low grade B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. This is one of the rarest presentation of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
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Mavuduru R, Mandal A, Singh S, Acharya N, Agarwal M, Garg S, Kumar S. Comparison of HoLEP and TURP in Terms of Efficacy in the Early Postoperative Period and Perioperative Morbidity. Urol Int 2009; 82:130-5. [DOI: 10.1159/000200786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 48] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/05/2007] [Accepted: 12/21/2007] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Santimano M, Prabhu NN, Garg S. PHA Production Using Low-Cost Agro-Industrial Wastes by Bacillus sp. Strain COL1/A6. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2009. [DOI: 10.3923/jm.2009.89.96] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Riddick NV, Czoty PW, Gage HD, Kaplan JR, Nader SH, Icenhower M, Pierre PJ, Bennett A, Garg PK, Garg S, Nader MA. Behavioral and neurobiological characteristics influencing social hierarchy formation in female cynomolgus monkeys. Neuroscience 2009; 158:1257-65. [PMID: 19059311 PMCID: PMC3170522 DOI: 10.1016/j.neuroscience.2008.11.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/07/2008] [Revised: 11/10/2008] [Accepted: 11/11/2008] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Socially housed monkeys have been used as a model to study human diseases. The present study examined behavioral, physiological and neurochemical measures as predictors of social rank in 16 experimentally naïve, individually housed female cynomolgus monkeys (Macaca fascicularis). The two behavioral measures examined were novel object reactivity (NOR), as determined by latency to touch an opaque acrylic box placed in the home cage, and locomotor activity assessed in a novel open-field apparatus. Serum cortisol concentrations were evaluated three times per week for four consecutive weeks, and stress reactivity was assessed on one occasion by evaluating the cortisol response to adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) following dexamethasone suppression. Measures of serotonin (5-HT) function included whole blood 5-HT (WBS) concentrations, cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) concentrations of the 5-HT metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5-HIAA) and brain 5-HT transporter (SERT) availability obtained using positron emission tomography (PET). After baseline measures were obtained, monkeys were assigned to four social groups of four monkeys per group. The two measures that correlated with eventual social rank were CSF 5-HIAA concentrations, which were significantly higher in the animals who eventually became subordinate, and latency to touch the novel object, which was significantly lower in eventual subordinate monkeys. Measures of 5-HT function did not change as a consequence of social rank. These data suggest that levels of central 5-HIAA and measures of novel object reactivity may be trait markers that influence eventual social rank in female macaques.
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Garg S, Bourantas C, Thackray S. Suspected coronary artery dissection post-stenting, confirmed by optical coherence tomography. CASE REPORTS 2009; 2009:bcr2006108878. [DOI: 10.1136/bcr.2006.108878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022] Open
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Garg S, Mandal A, Singh S, Naveen A, Ravimohan M, Aggarwal M, Mete U, Santosh K. Ureteroscopic Laser Lithotripsy versus Ballistic Lithotripsy for Treatment of Ureteric Stones: A Prospective Comparative Study. Urol Int 2009; 82:341-5. [DOI: 10.1159/000209369] [Citation(s) in RCA: 27] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/08/2007] [Accepted: 01/28/2008] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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Pakseresht S, Ingle GK, Bahadur AK, Ramteke VK, Singh MM, Garg S, Agarwal PN. Risk factors with breast cancer among women in Delhi. Indian J Cancer 2009; 46:132-8. [DOI: 10.4103/0019-509x.49151] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Nath A, Garg S, Deb S, Ray A, Kaur R. Profile of behavioural risk factors of non-communicable diseases in an urban setting in New Delhi. Indian J Public Health 2009; 53:28-30. [PMID: 19806825] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023] Open
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The present study was conducted to assess the prevalence of behavioural risk factors of non communicable diseases among urban adult population. The study participants included 531 adults residing in Mata Sundari road, which is an urban colony in New Delhi. They were interviewed using the WHO STEPS 1 questionnaire on lifestyle factors. Smoking prevalence was found to be 18.4% out of which over three fourth smoked more than one packet of cigarettes per day. Almost one third of known hypertensive patients were not on any treatment regimen. 80.6% did not undertake any kind of physical activity. 43% consumed only one serving of green vegetable in a day while 58% included fruits as a part of diet only once or twice in a week. There is a need to develop strong community based lifestyle behavioural intervention programs.
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Agarwal D, Rawat R, Garg S, Kapoor S, Malaviya AN. P35 Traditional cardiovascular (CVD) risk factors in patients with ankylosing spondylitis-spondyloarthritis (AS-SpA) as compared to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60479-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022] Open
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Rawat R, Divya A, Wani MI, Garg S, Kapoor S, Malaviya AN. P34 Drug default and noncompliance among patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60478-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Rawat R, Issac RK, Raja RR, Wani IA, Malaviya AN, Garg S, Kapoor S, Prashant DP. P24 Suboptimal utilization of the services of the allied health professionals (AHPS) in rheumatology clinics in India. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60468-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Garg S, Kapoor S, Agarwal D, Rawat R, Malaviya AN. O28 Poncet's disease and Lofgren's syndrome in a rheumatology centre in North India, a preliminary comparative study. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60402-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Singh H, Gahlaut VS, Jain S, Garg S, Kumar R. O12 To study the effect of antioxidant therapy in rheumatoid arthritis. INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60386-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Agarwal A, Malaviya AN, Garg S, Divya. P30 Experience with magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the hand and feet joints in early rheumatoid arthritis (RA). INDIAN JOURNAL OF RHEUMATOLOGY 2008. [DOI: 10.1016/s0973-3698(10)60474-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Gupta A, Garg S, Khar RK. Interpolymer Complexation and its Effect on Bioadhesive Strength 6 Dissolution Characteristics of Buccal Drug Delivery Systems. Drug Dev Ind Pharm 2008. [DOI: 10.3109/03639049409050185] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Garg S, Carroll RP, Walker RG, Ramsay HM, Harden PN. Skin cancer surveillance in renal transplant recipients: re-evaluation of U.K. practice and comparison with Australian experience. Br J Dermatol 2008; 160:177-9. [PMID: 18798841 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2133.2008.08837.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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BACKGROUND Nonmelanoma skin cancer (NMSC) is the most common tumour following solid organ transplantation. In 2000 a survey of U.K. centres managing renal transplant recipients (RTRs) showed that only 21% offered skin cancer surveillance. OBJECTIVES The survey was repeated in 2006 in the U.K. and Australia. The aims were to determine if U.K. practice had changed since 2000, to define skin cancer surveillance practice in Australian RTRs and to compare this with that in the U.K. METHODS Questionnaires were sent to 84 U.K. and 45 Australian centres providing long-term RTR follow-up. RESULTS Fifty-six (67%) U.K. centres caring for 82% (n = 16 349) of the RTR population replied. Sixty-six per cent provided annual skin cancer surveillance and 39% offered full skin examination (FSE) compared with 21% and 20% in 2000. Eighty-one per cent of surveillance was performed by nondermatologists (n = 30), nine (30%) of whom had received formal training for the role. Thirty-one (69%) Australian centres covering 86% (n = 5392) of the RTR population responded. Ninety-seven per cent provided skin cancer surveillance, and 61% offered FSE. Forty per cent (n = 12) of skin cancer surveillance was conducted by nondermatologists. Two nondermatologists had received formal training. CONCLUSIONS Despite a substantial improvement in the provision of skin cancer surveillance for RTRs in the U.K. between 2000 and 2006, only 39% of units offer FSE. In contrast, virtually all Australian centres offer annual skin cancer surveillance, with more dermatology involvement. Lack of training for nondermatologists involved in skin cancer surveillance is evident in both countries. The availability of dermatologists and the variation in NMSC risk between the populations may explain the different practices observed.
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Kishore J, Gupta VK, Singh SV, Garg S, Kaur R, Ingle GK. Impact of health education intervention on knowledge and community action for malaria control in Delhi. THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2008; 40:183-192. [PMID: 19245156] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/27/2023]
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Malaria affects millions of people in India despite decades of efforts to control it. It has acquired greater importance in last two decades due to emergence of vector resistance, poor quality of care and low utilization of services. The study was conducted to improve the management of malaria by IEC and training activities in slum areas of Delhi. The baseline and post intervention data on knowledge, attitude, behavior and practices (KABP) regarding malaria was collected from 601 and 593 subjects respectively from two zones of Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD). At the same time, knowledge and skills regarding management of malaria were assessed among 15 health workers working in these two zones of MCD. An intervention package in the form of health education material for the community and training modules for the workers were designed and implemented. Post intervention data were collected. The knowledge about cause of malaria, season of malaria and breeding places of mosquito increased among community members after the intervention, which was found to be statistically significant. Similarly, more people were aware about the methods of prevention of mosquito breeding after the intervention. Methods like mosquito coil (post-64.92% vs pre-55.41%) and bet nets (post-24.96% vs pre-14.47%) were used by more people in post intervention phase. The Interval between onset of symptoms and seeking treatment decreased after the intervention from 1.66 days to 1.37 days. Among the workers, knowledge and skills regarding malaria management improved after the intervention. More blood slides were made, side effects of the treatment were explained to the patients and better compliance to treatment was observed in post intervention phase. IEC activities using attractive pamphlets to the community and on-job training of workers improves management of malaria and should be used more frequently more so in the slum areas for the success of the National Anti-Malaria Program.
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Garg S, Bourantas C, Thackray S. Suspected coronary artery dissection post-stenting, confirmed by optical coherence tomography. Heart 2008; 94:335. [DOI: 10.1136/hrt.2006.108878] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022] Open
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Handa U, Garg S, Mohan H. Aspiration cytology of rheumatoid nodules: report of two cases. Cytopathology 2008; 19:263-4. [PMID: 18241205 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2303.2007.00547.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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Garg S, Bhushan B, Singla S, Gupta KP. Surgical repositioning of intruded immature permanent incisor: an updated treatment concept. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2008; 26 Suppl 2:S82-5. [PMID: 19075455] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Intrusion of immature permanent anterior teeth presents a great dilemma due to variety of treatment options. The ideal treatment option is the one with least probability of developing complications like external root resorption, obliteration of pulp canal, marginal bone loss etc. This paper presents a case report with treatment strategy of repositioning, splinting, successfully attempted apexification and obturation of a completely intruded immature permanent central incisor. Excellent healing with no post-operative complications even after 10 months of follow up.
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Chawla R, Bhalla P, Bhalla K, Singh MM, Garg S. Community-based study on seroprevalence of herpes simplex virus type 2 infection in New Delhi. Indian J Med Microbiol 2008; 26:34-9. [DOI: 10.4103/0255-0857.38855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/04/2022]
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Bhushan BA, Garg S, Sharma D, Jain M. Esthetic and endosurgical management of Turner's hypoplasia; a sequlae of trauma to developing tooth germ. J Indian Soc Pedod Prev Dent 2008; 26 Suppl 3:S121-4. [PMID: 19127030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023] Open
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Turner's hypoplasia usually manifests as a portion of missing or diminished enamel, generally affecting one or more permanent teeth in the oral cavity. A case report of 8 year old girl who met with trauma at 2 years of age leading to primary incisors being knocked out, reported after 6 years with complaint of pain and discharge in her anterior malformed teeth is discussed in this article. The permanent incisors erupted with dilacerated crown, root malformations and missing enamel. Further, patient developed sinus, lateral root pathology, tooth mobility and malocclusion in relation to affected teeth which were managed by esthetic, functional, endodontic and surgical procedure. Root canal treatment along with palatal contouring and esthetic restoration by light cure composite was performed on the tooth with crown dilaceration and sinus, where as surgical management was considered for the tooth with root malformation.
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Gulati S, Garg V, Beniwal P, Garg S, Singh NP. Nephrotic range proteinuria in c-ANCA-positive crescentic glomerulonephritis with linear immune deposits. Indian J Nephrol 2008; 18:169-72. [PMID: 20142931 PMCID: PMC2813536 DOI: 10.4103/0971-4065.45294] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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The three broad groups of rapidly progressing glomerulonephritis are anti glomerular basement membrane (anti-GBM) disease, renal vasculitis characterized by antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody positivity, and a heterogeneous group with granular immune deposits. Anti-GBM disease with cytoplasmic antineutrophilic antibodies (c-ANCA) positivity (type III disease) is not known to present with nephrotic syndrome. We report here a rare presentation of nephrotic syndrome in Type III disease. Larger studies are warranted to determine whether the amount and/or type of immune deposits decide the range of proteinuria. These studies are also required to elucidate the impact of immune complex deposition on renal disease in c-ANCA-positive glomerulonephritis and to outline its pathogenetic mechanism.
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Mehndiratta MM, Phul P, Singh AK, Garg S, Bali R. Granulomatous hypophysitis--an interesting and rare cause mimicking pituitary mass. THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA 2007; 55:653-654. [PMID: 18051739] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2023]
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Idiopathic granulomatous hypophysitis is a rare entity. The usual clinical presentation is that of an expanding mass lesion with varying degree of hypopituitarism. This patient described presented to us with severe headache along with panhypopituitarism and post-operative diabetes insipidus.
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Singh MM, Rahi M, Ahuja C, Garg S, Gupta VK, Bansal Y, Ingle GK. Knowledge about Dengue fever and mosquito control practices in an urban slum of Delhi. THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2007; 39:185-187. [PMID: 18697583] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Rahbar T, Garg S, Tripathi R, Gupta VK, Singh MM. "Knowledge, attitude, behavior and practice (KABP) regarding HIV/AIDS among pregnant women attending PPTCT programme in New Delhi". THE JOURNAL OF COMMUNICABLE DISEASES 2007; 39:179-184. [PMID: 18697582] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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In India, several thousand HIV-infected babies are expected to be born every year. Despite effective intervention, the identification of HIV infected pregnant women prior to delivery is a major problem. KABP and acceptance of rapid screening of women for HIV among pregnant women attending ANC clinic and availing Voluntary Counselling and Confidential Testing services was assessed. The study was done among 90 pregnant women. There was no significant difference between one's husbands's job and income with respect to pregnant women's awareness of risk factors except that of tattooing. Education level had significant bearing on awareness level. Attitude about PLWHA indicates that 29% of the participants believed individuals with HIV shouldn't be allowed to get married, while 31% saying that they should not be allowed to have children. Participants supported compulsory HIV testing for pregnant women (39%) and couples before marriage. Almost 96% of participants had unprotected sex, though 41% casually used condom. All denied herself or her husband indulging in extramarital sex. The country is about to embark on its prevention of mother to child transmission (PMTCT) programme. This study throws some light on the level of knowledge acceptability and adoption of VCT and other PMTCT strategies among potential beneficiaries.
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Sethi KK, Dhall A, Chadha DS, Garg S, Malani SK, Mathew OP. WPW and preexcitation syndromes. THE JOURNAL OF THE ASSOCIATION OF PHYSICIANS OF INDIA 2007; 55 Suppl:10-15. [PMID: 18368860] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/26/2023]
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Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is a disorder characterized by presence of an accessory pathway which predisposes patients to tachyarrhythmias and sudden death. Among patients with WPW syndrome, atrioventricular reentrant tachycardia (AVRT) is the most common arrhythmia, accounting for 95% of re-entrant tachycardias. It has been estimated that one-third of patients with WPW syndrome have atrial fibrillation (AF). AF is a potentially life-threatening arrhythmia. If an accessory pathway has a short anterograde refractory period, then rapid repetitive conduction to the ventricles during AF can result in a rapid ventricular response with subsequent degeneration to ventricular fibrillation (VF). The accessory pathway may be located anywhere along the atrioventricular valve Most of the patients are young and do not have structural heart disease hence it is important to risk stratify these patients so as to prevent the sudden death. Management of asymptomatic patients with WPW syndrome has always remained controversial Catheter ablation of accessory pathways has become an established mode of therapy for symptomatic patients and asymptomatic patients employed in high-risk professions.
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Garg S, Kumar G. Development and evaluation of a buccal bioadhesive system for smoking cessation therapy. DIE PHARMAZIE 2007; 62:266-72. [PMID: 17484281] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/15/2023]
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The objective of the present study was to develop a bilayered buccal bioadhesive film formulation of nicotine hydrogen tartrate for smoking cessation therapy, comprising a bioadhesive drug layer and a backing layer, which releases the drug at a pre-determined rate for a period of 4 h. Formulations were prepared using various bioadhesive polymers and were evaluated for physical parameters like peelability, flexibility, softness, bioadhesive strength, tensile strength, dispersion time and pharmaceutical parameters such as thickness, swelling, content uniformity, water vapour permeability and drug release. Based on these parameters formulation N2, containing hydroxypropyl methylcellulose and polycarbophil as the bioadhesive polymers, was selected as the optimized formulation. The formulation showed suitable adhesion and an initial burst release of 40% drug in first 15 min followed by a total 80% drug release in a characteristic manner until 4 h; which is the desired time of application. This release pattern is beneficial for patients suffering from emergent cravings. Backing layers of the films were studied by a moisture vapor permeability test and it was observed that the percentage of moisture which permeated through single layered films was much higher than through bilayered films implying that a backing layer would prevent washing out of drug by the saliva.
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Garg S, Smith K, Xue Z, Torguson R, Steinberg D, Pinto Slottow T, Pichard A, Suddath W, Satler L, Kent K, Waksman R. What is the best treatment strategy for patients presenting with drug-eluting stent restenosis? CARDIOVASCULAR REVASCULARIZATION MEDICINE 2007. [DOI: 10.1016/j.carrev.2007.03.113] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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