Western Maharashtra Population Research Articles

A preliminary study of age determination and sexual dimorphism by ossification centres in teenage sport persons in Mumbai and western Maharashtra population

A preliminary study of age determination and sexual dimorphism by ossification centres in teenage sport persons in Mumbai and western Maharashtra population

The study of heart diseases in western Maharashtra Population

The study of heart diseases in western Maharashtra Population

Identification of stature from foot length in Western Maharashtra population

Relationship between foot length and stature exist which are useful in crime scene investigations and mass accidents where only certain parts of the body are found and positive correlation coefficient is applied for the purpose of identification.The study was carried out in a population of Western Maharashtra. A total of 100 people (43 males and 57 females) in the age group of 18-30 years were part of the study. All the aims and objectives of the study were properly explained to the people. Foot length was measured from the most prominent point of the back of heel to the tip of great toe using a Vernier caliper.Through this study a positive correlation between foot length and stature was established and a regression equation was obtained.Either right or left foot length may be used to predict the stature using regression formula which shall be a useful aid for Anthropologists and Medico legal experts.

A radiological study of anteroposterior diameter of lumbar spinal canal in western Maharashtra population

A radiological study of anteroposterior diameter of lumbar spinal canal in western Maharashtra population

Coronary Artery Dominance in Western Maharashtra Population by Angiographic Method

Coronary artery disease (CAD) is going to become a significant cause of death in the world. The CAD is increasing day by day because of the changing lifestyle of people. The responsible factors for CAD are diabetes, hypertension, addiction and heredity also. So, the present work is undertaken to study the dominant pattern of coronary artery in the Maharashtra population. The present study was a hospital-based, prospective and observational study of 360 patients who have coronary artery disease undergoing coronary angiography. This study carried out from May 2018-November 2019 of both genders of 25 years of age and above [Male-215(59.72%) and female was 145(40.27 %)]. Out of that, the youngest patient below 40 years male was 30(73.17%), and the female was 11(26. 82%). While above 40 years males were 185(57.99%) and females was 134(42%). The patients with a history of by-pass surgery and angioplasty were excluded. Invasive angiography was performed by either femoral or radial artery using radio-opaque dye (OMNIPCK-50ml) that is visible by an x-ray machine (GE. INNOVA). The socio-demographic Proforma of patients, the pattern of coronary arterial dominance were recorded. Right coronary artery was dominant in 273(75.83%) patients observed in this study. While LCx was dominant in 49(13.6%) and co-dominant in 38 (10.55%) patients. Knowledge of study can be helpful to cardiologists for anatomical assessment of coronary arteries for diagnostic purposes and invasive studies.

Identification of Sex from Maxillary Sinus in Western Maharashtra Population

Identification of Sex from Maxillary Sinus in Western Maharashtra Population

Evaluation of oral health related quality of life and it’s correlation with the oral health status of western Maharashtra population

Evaluation of oral health related quality of life and it’s correlation with the oral health status of western Maharashtra population

Identification of Sex from Facial Index in Western Maharashtra Population

Background: Facial Index anthropometry has well known, implications in health-related fields, identification of person in Forensic Medicine, Plastic Surgery, Orthodontics, Archaeology, hair style design and examination of differences between races and ethnicities. Method:120 (60 Male and 60 female) adults aged between 25 to 45 were studied. Facial height is divided by Breadth of Zygomatic arch and multiplied by 100. The Measurement were taken from Nasion to Gnathion and distance between two zygoma by asking the volunteers to sit in upright position, spreading calliper used for measurement of two zygoma and sliding calliper for Nasion to Gnathion. Results: The man value of Male Facial Index was 92.1 (SD±0.40) female was 89.2 (SD±0.19),t test value was 1.97 and p value was highly significant (P<0.01) and anthropologically obtained values belong to Leptoproscopic Index. Conclusion: The present study of western Maharashtra will be useful for medico legal expert, anthropologist to differentiate from other parts of country and abroad as well. Moreover, it would be useful to orthodontics plastic surgeons for reconstruction of face.

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Correlation and Comparison of Cheiloscopy and Dactyloscopy with Blood Groups – An Institutional Study

The most crucial evidence that is left behind at the crime scenarios that might narrow down the suspect pool are lip prints and fingerprints. These are undoubtedly the most reliable and valuable evidence till date in the court of law. One more biological record that remains unchanged throughout the lifespan of a person is the blood group. To study, correlate and compare cheiloscopy and dactyloscopy with blood group among dental students in the Western Maharashtra population. A total of 200 dental students with age groups ranging between 18-25 years were included in the study. Lip print pattern, fingerprint pattern and ABO blood groups were collected and compared. SPSS version 20.0 was used to analyse the data. There was a statistically significant correlation between lip prints and ABO - Rh (χ2 37.56, P < 0.05) as well as between fingerprints and ABO-Rh blood groups (χ2 30.6, P < 0.05). Hence, this study concluded that fingerprints-ABO blood group and lip prints-ABO blood groups are valuable evidence that can be relied upon in forensic investigations for the identification of the suspect in crime.

Clinicopathological profile of cardiac Myxomas in western Maharashtra population

Introduction: Cardiac tumors constitute only 0.2% of all tumors. Primary cardiac tumors are extremely rare with an incidence of 0.0017 to 0.19. Cardiac myxomas are the most common benign neoplasm of the heart. The prevalence is rare and incidence is 0.001% to 0.03%. Objective: To review our experiences with this rare entity and highlight the various aspects of myxoma presentation, histopathology and diagnosis in Western Maharastrian Population. Methodology: A total of 18 cases were accrued from the histopathology files of MH Cardiothoracic centre from 2009-2019 and studied. Results: A total 18 cases were included in the analysis. Mean age was 45 years, with equal male to female ratio (50%). Patients ranged from 01 months to 84 years old. Echocardiography was the diagnostic technique employed. The tumor was demonstrated by angiocardiography prior to surgery. Hemodynamically, left atrial myxomas revealed moderately severe pulmonary hypertension and right atrial myxomas, with right atrial hypertension. There were 12 myxomas in the left atrium, 3 in the right atrium, 1 in left ventricle, 1 in the Aortic valve and one case of papillary fibroelastoma in left atrium was reported. Eighteen patients underwent open-heart operation with removal of the myxoma. The size of myxoma varied from friable centimetric fragments to globular mass measuring 8.5cm in greatest dimension. The mean dimension of myxoma measured on echocardiography was 3.69 cm. 77.7% percent had left sided and 16.6% had right sided myxoma. Conclusion: Our results showed that the prevalence of cardiac myxoma in Western Maharashtra is comparable with national and global estimates however the female to male ratio was same, no gender predominance was noted. The mean age of presentation was 45 years, slightly lower than global pattern. Mean greatest dimension was 3.69cm. Prevalence of right atrial myxoma was slightly higher in our sample compare to other national and international published literature.

Evaluation of orthodontic treatment needs in school going children of south western Maharashtra population using aesthetic component of iotn index

Evaluation of orthodontic treatment needs in school going children of south western Maharashtra population using aesthetic component of iotn index - IJODR- Print ISSN No: - 2581-9356 Online ISSN No:- 2581-9364 Article DOI No:- 10.18231/j.ijodr.2019.007, IP Indian Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Research-IP Indi

Clinical implications morphometric study of the cervical spine on MRI

Degenerative changes, history of trauma or inflammation usually progressed to cervical spinal canal stenosis. This condition leads to cervical spondylosis neuropraxia and cervical spondylotic myelopathy (CSM). SAC (space available for the cord) value is important to understand the symptoms of spinal cord compression in cervical canal stenosis. The aim of our study is to establish cervical spinal canal morphometry in Western Maharashtra population observed by MRI of cervical region.70 subjects aged between 18-70 years. The sagittal vertebral body diameter, the sagittal spinal canal diameter and the sagittal spinal-cord diameter were measured at the C3 - C7 level. The SAC was determined. For each variable a two-way ANOVA was performed, sagittal canal diameter, sagittal spinal cord diameter and SAC were significant with p-value P&lt; 0.0001**. Mean vertebral body diameters observed were 1.49-1.51. Values of SAC observed were C3-1.5 cm, C4- 1.51cm, C5- 1.49cm, C6- 1.5cm, C7- 1.49cm. Average sagittal spinal canal diameter from C3-C7 was 14.1± 1.3 mm. The range of SAC was between 6.4-9.5mm, least at the C5 level. We conclude that subjects in our study do not have an increased risk of spinal cord compression.

Prevalence of oromucosal lesions in relation to tobacco habit among a Western Maharashtra population.

This study was conducted to determine the number and types of oromucosal lesions (OMLs) in relation to tobacco habits in patients who attended the outpatient department. A total of 1730 patients visiting the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology were interviewed and screened for tobacco habits (smoking and smokeless). Clinical oral examination was conducted with diagnostic instruments using the Color Atlas of Common Oral Diseases as a guide for diagnosis. When clinical features were not diagnostic, a biopsy was done. Of the 1730 outpatients, 975 (56.3% ) individuals used tobacco in one or other forms and 687 (70.4%) of these had OMLs. The results of this study provide important information on the prevalence of OMLs in patients seeking dental care. This provides baseline data for future studies on the prevalence of oral lesions in the general population.

Correlation and comparison of dactyloscopy and palatoscopy with blood groups among dental students from Western Maharashtra

Background: Identification plays a major role in any crime investigation. Study of finger prints (Dactyloscopy) and palatal rugae patterns (Palatoscopy) have been recognized and accepted as gold standard for personal identification worldwide. Yet another biological record that remains timeless throughout the lifespan of a person is the blood group. Research works have been carried out on Dactyloscopy/Palatoscopy and blood groups independently. However, studies focusing on correlation and comparison of both these parameters have not been undertaken to a great extent. Aim: The aim of the present study is to correlate and compare Dactyloscopy and Palatoscopy with blood group among dental students from western Maharashtra population. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 dental students with age group ranging between 18-25 years with known blood group were included in the study. Finger print, Palatal rugae patterns were obtained and compared and the data was subjected to Excel sheet 2016 and Chi square test. Results: There was significant association between finger print patterns and ABO - Rh factors (χ2 statistic= 30.6, P value = 0.05). Conclusion: Hence, the study concluded that finger prints rather than palatal rugae when correlated with suspect's specific blood group - Rh factor can be used to narrow down the suspect list and can also prove significant in identifying individuals in case of any disaster. Though the comparison of palatal rugae and finger print with blood group - Rh factor yielded no result.

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Western Maharashtra Population

Oral Health Knowledge, Attitude and Practices among Western Maharashtra Population

Osteological study of lumbar vertebrae in Western Maharashtra population

Introduction: Anatomical studies have been conducted in different ethnic groups to measure the bony vertebral dimensions and to determine the normal limits which will serve as guidelines in assessing lumbar stenosis. Aim: To determine the normal range of measurements of lumbar vertebrae in Western Maharashtra population. Materials and methods: Various dimensions of lumbar vertebrae from L1 to L5 were measured in 420 lumbar vertebrae, collected from the Department of Anatomy, Government Medical College, Miraj, and other Medical colleges of Western Maharashtra. Results and discussion: Mean transverse diameter of vertebral body as well as of spinal canal and anteroposterior diameter of vertebral body were minimum at L1 and maximum at L5. The mean anteroposterior diameter of spinal canal showed a gradual decrease from L1 to L5 in both sexes. Making use of the above parameters, the canal body ratio and spinal index of Jones were calculated. These parameters were also compared with those of previous studies. Similarly, from the above parameters, the values suggestive of lumbar canal stenosis and intraspinal tumor were calculated. Conclusion: The present study shows regional and ethnic variation in the parameters of lumbar vertebrae, thus emphasizing the need to determine the normal range of values for different populations.

Evaluation of reference intervals of serum lipid profile from healthy population in Western Maharashtra

Fasting samples of 914 subjects from healthy population were analyzed for total cholesterol, triglyceride and three major fractions of lipoproteins i.e. high-density lipoprotein cholesterol, low lipoprotein cholesterol and very low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. The values obtained were (in mg/dl) 165.7±30.2,88.36±31.2, 44.86±10.68, 101.66±29.8 and 18.11±7.35 respectively. When these subjects were grouped according to the age and sex, no appropriate differences were observed between most of the groups. Triglycerides were found to be low and HDL cholesterol was high in female when compared with male of similar age. Beyond age 40 years cholesterol level and low density lipoprotein cholesterol was found to be gradually increased in case of women. Minor difference was observed with dietary pattern. Present study suggests that clinical evaluation of patient should be made on the basis of these reference values for Western Maharashtra population.

The Prevalence and Heterogeneity of Beta Thalassemia Mutations in The Western Maharashtra Population: A Hospital Based Study

The present study was undertaken with the objective to study molecular heterogeneity of β thalassemia, to correlate the phenotype with the genotype in β thalassemia cases, and to know the incidence of different β thalassemia mutations in western Mahrashtra population, from the cases referred to the Genetic Clinic, B.J. Medical College, Pune. Total of 114 subjects were studied. These included 85 (74.6%) known β thalassemia carriers, 25 (21.9%) cases of β thalassemia major and 4 (3.5%) cases of sickle thalassemia. Total of 58 (50.9%) males and 56 (49%) females were studied. Amongst the total 114 cases studied 102 (89.5%) showed presence of IVS 1-5 mutation, while 12 (10.5%) cases showed presence of cd 41/42 mutation. Amongst the population studied the types of β thalassemia prevalent are β+ thalassemia, β0 thalassemia, β+β0 thalassemia, Sβ+ thalassemia Sβ0 thalassemia. Amongst these β+ thalassemia is the most prevalent type. Frequency of blood transfusion (B.T.) was different in thalassemia patients with different beta globin genotypes. Hematological findings showed that presence of cd 41/42 mutation in homozygous state produces more severe phenotype than that of IVS 1-5 mutation. IVS 1-5 mutation in combination with sickle mutation produces less severe phenotype than that of cd 41/42 mutation with sickle mutation. The comparative incidence of IVS 1-5 mutation in W.M. population is higher than that reported for Maharashtra and T.N. Incidence of cd 41/42 mutation is similar to that found in Tamil Nadu and North-West Pakistan and higher than that reported for Maharashtra. The communities, which showed higher incidence of cd 41/42 mutation, are Muslim and Navbudha. An exclusive occurrence of IVS 1 5 (G-C) and cd 41/42 mutations in Western Maharashtra population will help us to prevent beta thalassemia by prenatal diagnosis.

The Prevalence and Heterogeneity of Beta Thalassemia Mutations in The Western Maharashtra Population: A Hospital Based Study

The Prevalence and Heterogeneity of Beta Thalassemia Mutations in The Western Maharashtra Population: A Hospital Based Study