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Hypernatremic dehydration occurs in neonates because of inadequate breastfeeding in an exclusively breast fed baby. Though hypernatremia due to insufficient breast feeding is an infrequent entity the incidence is on the rise. Hypernatremic dehydration should always be kept in the differential diagnosis of exclusively breastfed babies who present with more than expected weight loss, refusal to feed, lethargy, jaundice, seizures or decreased urine output.

Until 100 years ago the epidemiological scenario of human diseases was concerned with the major killer infectious communicable diseases. In the latter half of the twentieth century there was a progressive decline in infectious communicable diseases and concomitant increase in chronic, degenerative, noncommunicable disease (NCDs). One of the major development challenges in the 21st century is premature death from NCDs. It is estimated that up to 80 per cent of NCDs are preventable by modifying common risk factors including diet and lifestyle.

Background: Students are among the main participants in the dental education process since they are the direct beneficiaries of this process and fund it either directly or indirectly. Their assessment is one of the vital elements in educational process. The problems faced by them should be properly addressed and solved.
Aim: The present study aimed to address the difficulties encountered by dental students in studying Public Health Dentistry.

Eosinophilia is not an uncommon finding in clinical practice andwhen found in association with other signs and symptoms, can serve as a very useful clue for differential diagnosis. Various underlying disorders and etiologies may cause eosinophilia. Common causes of eosinophilia include helminthic infections, atopic and allergic diseases and adverse drug reaction. This is a brief overview of the causes, practical approach to the diagnosis and treatment of patients with eosinophila.

Sandhigatavata is a clinical entity which is described by almost all the Acharyas. They have mentioned clinical features like Sandhishotha, Sandhshoola, Sandhiatopa etc. which are resemblance to the Osteoarthritis of Knee joint (Gonoarthrosis). The current medications generally used in contemporary science which have analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect. Most of them are hepato and nephron-toxic. On the other hand the Ayurveda has described the very wide role of Snehana and Swedana in the management of Vatavyadhi. Januvasti is retention of oil.

Beyond doubt, in most cases improperly managed dental infections can result in fatal complications. Dental infections can lead to fatal complications if not properly managed. Three cases of oro-facial infection leading to life-threatening complications are reported here. The importance of supportive treatment, vigorous antibiotic therapy and elimination of source of infection in combating these complications have been stressed upon.

Neural tube defect (spinaldysraphism) is an umbrella term used to designate all the forms, open and closed, of spinabifida. It implies, however, splaying of the pedicles and lamiae associated with non-fusion and various defects and disorganization of bony spinal element.
Objective: To evaluate incidence, frequence of occurrence in different level of spine, seasonal variation and consanguinity. To evaluate the result of surgery in patient attendingBaquba Teaching Hospital and AL Hayat Private Hospital

Objectives: To compare the efficacy of topically applied recombinant human platelet derived growth factor (rh-PDGF) in chronic diabetic foot ulcer with conventional normal saline dressing and to determine the effect of HbA1c level on healing of diabetic ulcer.

Trichofolliculoma is a rare benign neoplasm of the hair follicles. Mostly seen on face and head and neck region but its presentation in the nose is relatively rare. Here a case of nasal trichofolliculoma, the clinical picture and histopathological presentation is described in this case report

In Ayurveda many metals and minerals have been in usage as medicine since many years. Metals and minerals are in the non-absorbable form which is later converted into absorbable, most effective and non-toxic form using the process of Bhasmikarana (Incineration). The changes in the physical and chemical properties of these drugs are due to the Samskara done through the process of Shodhana, Bhavana, maranaetc. Each and every drug has its own method of incineration as required for its medicinal use.