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B K Gupta

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PubMed2006

Prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in school children in Bikaner: an echocardiographic study.

OBJECTIVE: To determine prevalence of rheumatic heart disease (RHD) using clinical and echocardiographic criteria and to study influence of socioeconomic status (SES) we studied school children in a north-western Indian town. METHODS: 3292 school children, age range 5-14 years, in two private schools, ten middle SES government schools and six low SES government schools were invited to participate in the study. 3002 (1837 boys, 1165 girls) were clinically examined (response 91%) of which 1042 were in private schools, 1002 in middle SES schools and 958 in low SES schools. Prevalence of cardiac murmurs and RHD based on clinical diagnosis was determined in school by a trained team of physicians. Those with a murmur were further evaluated by Doppler-echocardiography in the hospital. Group-specific and age-specific rates (prevalence/thousand) of murmurs and cardiac lesions were determined. RESULTS: A significant cardiac murmur was observed in 55 subjects (18.3/1000) with similar prevalence in boys (20.7) and girls (14.6). The prevalence of murmur was significantly greater in children belonging to low SES schools (29.2/1000) as compared to middle SES (18.9) and higher SES schools (7.6). RHD prevalence based on clinical diagnosis was observed in 50 children (16.7/1000) and was similar in boys (19.1) and girls (12.9). Clinical RHD was more in the low SES school children (28.2/1000) as compared to middle (17.0) and high SES schools (5.8). RHD was demonstrated on echocardiography in 2 children (0.67/1000). Other prevalent cardiac lesions were congenital heart disease in 5 (1.66/1000) and mitral valve prolapse in 37 (12.3/1000). CONCLUSIONS: There is a low prevalence of RHD in school children in this region compared to previous Indian studies. Cardiac murmurs are more prevalent among low SES children.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2003

Ankylosing spondylitis in association with mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and aortic regurgitation: a case report and review of the literature.

We report on a patient with ankylosing spondylitis in association with mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and aortic regurgitation. Despite extensive search of literature, we could not find association of mitral stenosis with ankylosing spondylitis. This report is the first to describe this association. Our findings are based on clinical and echocardiographic findings.

Adult↗
PubMed2002

Dexamethasone therapy for bacterial meningitis in adults: a double blind placebo control study.

Routine use of steroids in the treatment of bacterial meningitis remains controversial. A prospective placebo controlled double blind study of dexamethasone was carried out in 40 patients (age>10 years) of acute bacterial meningitis. The patients were randomly assigned to receive either placebo (n=20) or dexamethasone (n=20) in addition to injection ceftriaxone 100 mg/kg/day (maximum 4 gm/day) for 14 days. Dexamethasone sodium phosphate was given in dose of 0.6 mg/kg/day in 4 divided doses, for first 4 days of therapy. First dose of dexamethasone was given 15 minutes prior to first dose of ceftriaxone. Baseline demographics, clinical and laboratory features of the two groups were similar. Clinical improvement of signs of meningeal irritation was rapid in dexamethasone group than in the placebo group, but no significant difference was observed regarding resolution of fever, headache and vomiting. Secondary fever (mean+/-SD 15.00), gastrointestinal tract bleeding (mean+/-SD 15.00) and psychiatric manifestations (mean+/-SD 10.00) were more common in dexamethasone group. Neurological complications and hearing loss were more common and severe in placebo group as compared to the dexamethasone group (p<0.05). It is concluded that dexamethasone may be beneficial in some aspects of bacterial meningitis, in adults. A study with a larger number of cases in each group is recommended.

Adolescent↗
PubMed2001

Recurrent hyphema in an aphakic child: Swan syndrome.

In 1973, Swan described 3 patients who developed hyphema months to years after uncomplicated cataract surgery. He noted focal vascularization from an ingrowth of episcleral vessels at the cataract wound site, resulting in recurrent intraocular bleeding. Swan syndrome has been reported following intracapsular cataract extraction, extracapsular cataract extraction (including clear corneal incisions), iridocyclectomy, and glaucoma filtering procedures. Patients typically present with sudden painless blurred vision, often upon awakening, which may or may not be preceded by physical strain or trauma. Other patients are asymptomatic and diagnosed with hyphema or anterior chamber red blood cells on routine examination. The hyphema often resolve spontaneously, making later diagnosis difficult. Gonioscopic visualization of the abnormal wound vessels is necessary for diagnosis. Without active bleeding, however, the fibrovascular tuft may be easily overlooked. We report a case of Swan syndrome in a 16-month-old boy after cataract extraction was performed. To our knowledge, Swan syndrome has not been reported in the pediatric population. Children represent a significant proportion of patients undergoing anterior segment surgery and Swan syndrome should be considered in the differential diagnosis of hyphema in this population.

Anterior Chamber↗
PubMed2001

2-Octyl cyanoacrylate tissue adhesive and muscle attachment to porous anophthalmic orbital implants.

PURPOSE: To investigate the tolerance and efficacy of a topical bioadhesive for direct muscle attachment to porous orbital motility implants. METHODS: Ten New Zealand White rabbits underwent unilateral enucleation with unwrapped 12-mm spherical porous implants placed into the muscle cone. Four animals received porous polyethylene implants and 6 received bone-derived hydroxyapatite implants. Small amounts of a bioadhesive (2-octyl cyanoacrylate) were applied to the underside of the muscles. Muscles were placed onto the desired location of the implant with pressure for 15 seconds. The conjunctiva was closed with a 6-0 plain gut suture, and the animals were observed for 6 weeks. At 6 weeks, animals were killed and the surgical orbit was exenterated. Orbits and implants were processed for histologic analysis. In addition, tensile strength testing of muscle-implant attachments was performed and compared with various other types of muscle-implant or muscle-sclera attachments. RESULTS: All cases resulted in integration of the muscles without slippage. All unwrapped hydroxyapatite implants (n = 6/6) had small anterior implant exposures without infection, significant inflammation, or exposure. No exposures were noted in porous polyethylene implants (n = 0/4). All implants were filled with fibrovascular tissue by 6 weeks. 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate yielded tensile strengths similar to that of sutured muscle coupling. CONCLUSIONS: 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate is well tolerated in the orbit, inducing minimal inflammation. It effectively attaches muscles to porous implants without hindering permanent integration or vascularization. The exposure rate for unwrapped hydroxyapatite spheres was not caused by the adhesive, as evidenced by the lack of exposures in the porous polyethylene implant group. 2-Octyl cyanoacrylate may be effective in reducing the cost and time for enucleation surgeries when porous motility implants are used.

Animals↗
PubMed2001

Outbreak of polyarthritis with pyrexia in Western Rajasthan.

AIM: To establish the etiology of recent out break of polyarthritis which occurred in Kanvari village of Churu district of Rajasthan in August, 1999. METHODOLOGY: Forty eight patients of polyarthritis were studied by Hb, TDLC, ESR, CRP, throat swab Gram's stain and culture, blood culture, ASO titer, rheumatoid factor, Rose Bengal plate agglutination test, standard tube agglutination test for brucellosis, widal test, urine examination, X-ray chest, ECG and X-ray of the affected joint. RESULTS: Forty eight patients presented with acute polyarthritis with low grade fever of 1-2 week duration. Most common joint involved was sacroiliac joint (52.08%). Most of patients had multiple joint involvement (93.75%). The Rose Bengal plate agglutination test and standard tube agglutination test for brucella were positive in high titres in 44 (91.60%) patients. All the patients were treated with therapy for brucellosis and followed up for 12 weeks and responded well without complications. CONCLUSION: In case of polyarthritis possibility of brucellosis should always be kept in mind.

Acute Disease↗
PubMed2000

Study of motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities, late responses (F-wave and H-reflex) and somatosensory evoked potential in latent phase of intermittent acute porphyria.

Twenty-five patients of intermittent acute porphyria (IAP) in latent period were studied neurophysiologically by assessing motor and sensory nerve conduction velocities, late responses (F-wave and H-reflex) and somatosensory evoked potentials of median nerve and were compared with 15 age and sex matched control group. All the patients had at least one classical attack of IAP during which Watson Schwartz test was positive. None of them had any evidence of neurological defecit at the time of examination. Compared with the controls, patients of AIP had significantly slower motor and sensory conduction velocities of median nerve (P < 0.001) and it was more marked in the distal segment of the nerve. Nineteen out of 25 had one or the other abnormal neurophysiological parameter. Reduced nerve conduction velocity was not found to have any relation with age, sex or duration of the illness or number of attacks. Present study shows evidence of subclinical neuropathy in patients of intermittent acute porphyria in latent phase.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1999

Magnesium repletion therapy improved lipid metabolism in hypomagnesemic renal transplant recipients: a pilot study.

BACKGROUND: Hypomagnesemia has been associated with hypertension, abnormal glucose and lipid metabolism, and accelerated atherosclerosis in nontransplant patients. METHODS: In this prospective short-term pilot study, 14 hypomagnesemic renal transplant recipients with stable renal function were evaluated monthly over a 6-month interval. The first 3 months was the baseline observation period. During the second 3 months, MgO2 was administered to normalize the serum Mg level. Glucose tolerance, lipid levels, blood pressure, weight, and routine chemistries were assessed before and after Mg replacement. All others medications were held constant during the 6-month study. RESULTS: Serum Mg levels increased to normal range after MgO2 therapy, which was well tolerated. There were significant decreases in total cholesterol, low density lipoprotein, and total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein ratio after 3 months of MgO2 therapy. Only three patients had abnormal baseline glucose tolerance tests. All three patients showed improved glucose tolerance after MgO2, but this was not statistically significant. CONCLUSIONS: Mg repletion may be an important ancillary therapy in hypomagnesemic renal transplant patients with hyperlipidemia.

Adult↗
PubMed1999

Design and biopharmaceutical evaluation of nitrofurantoin-loaded Eudragit RS100 micropellets.

Nitrofurantoin, a synthetic bactericidal drug, was encapsulated with Eudragit RS 100 polymer by a coacervation phase separation technique using variable proportions of polyisobutylene (0% to 3%) as a protective colloid. The micropellets were evaluated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), particle size distribution, wall thickness, and loss of wall polymer were determined. The in vitro release experiments were carried out over the entire pH range of the gastrointestinal tract, the data obtained from the dissolution profiles were compared in the light of different kinetic models, and the regression coefficients were compared. The in vivo studies were performed on female human volunteers. A linear correlation was obtained from in vitro-in vivo studies.

Acrylic Resins↗
PubMed1999

Preparation and biopharmaceutical evaluation of nitrofurantoin loaded Eudragit RS100 and Eudragit RL 100 micropellets.

The objective of the present investigation was to prepare nitrofurantoin micropellets coated with a combination of Eudragit RS 100 and Eudragit RL100 taken in varying ratios to achieve a sustained nitrofurantoin serum and urinary level over a prolonged period of time without any side effect. The method adopted was phase separation coacervation induced by non-solvent addition. The physical nature of the coating film was improved by a protective colloid, polyisobutylene (0% to 3% w/w). The optimized formulations were extensively evaluated for particle size analysis, Scanning Electron Microscopy, stability studies and finally in vitro and in vivo release studies and their statistical evaluation and correlation.

Acrylic Resins↗
PubMed1998

Product development studies on the tablet formulation of ibuprofen to improve bioavailability.

To improve the bioavailability of ibuprofen, a thorough preformulation trial was undertaken. As a part of these studies, particle size of the drug, solubility-pH profile, and pH-partition coefficient profile were studied. The probability of improving solubility by solid dispersion technique was also investigated. The effects of different binding agents and incorporation of various proportions of sodium lauryl sulfate on the release rate of ibuprofen were also studied. The in vitro release profiles of the developed tablets showed superiority over the popular marketed tablets.

Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal↗
PubMed1998

The role of Gardnerella vaginalis in nonspecific vaginitis in intra uterine contraceptive device users.

Two Hundred Forty patients who had Intra Uterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD) and manifested of nonspecific vaginitis were investigated for the presence of G. vaginalis. Pure growth of this organism was obtained in 14(5.8%) cases while 116(48.3%) cases showed this organism in association with other organisms e.g. Esch. coli (11.7%), Klebsiella (9.2%), Candida (9.2%), Strept. faecalis (7.3%), Proteus species (5.8%) and Staph. albus (5%).

Anti-Bacterial Agents↗
PubMed1998

Development and evaluation of an ideal formulation of glibenclamide by solid dispersion techniques.

An attempt was taken to develop an ideal formulation of Glibenclamide. Considering the physico-chemical nature of the drug the solid dispersion system was utilised using hydrophilic and hydrophobic carriers and formulations were made by fusion as well as solvent evaporation/co-precipitation techniques. The resulting formulations were evaluated in respect of physical nature, yield, assay content and stability. The in vitro release profiles of the formulations were compared with the marketed tablet and simple physical mixtures having same composition of drug and excipients. The effects of various carriers as well as manufacturing procedures on the in vitro release rate of drug were also studied. It is observed that a suitable blend of different batches of solid dispersions containing hydrophilic and hydrophobic carriers will give an optimum formulation with quick onset and prolonged duration of action.

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PubMed1998

Development of amphotericin B loaded nanoparticles.

Amphotericin B loaded nanoparticles were successfully prepared by in-situ emulsion polymerization technique using Ethylcyanoacrylate monomer. Scanning Electron Micrographs (SEM) of the nanoparticles showed that the particles were spherical and discrete. Average particle size analysis of two samples were found to be within the range of 475.3 +/- 91.68 to 479.75 +/- 105.49 nm. Thus the particles formed were within the colloidal range. With increase in monomer concentration, the percentages of drug adsorbed on the surface of nanoparticles were also increased. At the optimum concentration of Ethylcyanoacrylate (21.6 microliters/ml), 72.1% of Amphotericin B was adsorbed.

Amphotericin B↗
PubMed1996

Balloon mitral commissurotomy: an intraoperative assessment.

OBJECTIVE: Advances in balloon catheter technology have revolutionized the management of obstructive cardiovascular diseases. For lesions like mitral stenosis, balloon commissurotomy has emerged as an alternative to surgical relief showing definite functional benefits in a few clinical trials, albeit with variable results. Such variability necessitated objective evaluation of the efficacy of balloon mitral commissurotomy. METHODS: The balloon mitral commissurotomy was carried out in 11 patients suffering from isolated mitral stenosis, under vision in a surgical setting. All patients were in NYHA class III/IV. Initially single balloon was used for mitral commissurotomy followed by double balloon, before completing the mitral valvotomy with surgical instruments whenever required. The commissural split was measured by firmly stretching the two commissures using nerve hooks and measuring the distance between the two hooks with the help of a caliper. Assessment of balloon dilation was made by calculating exact percentage of residual commissural split following balloon dilation as compared with completed mitral valvotomy. The exact percentage of commissural split was thus obtained by subtracting residual commissural split following balloon dilation from commissural split obtained after surgical open mitral valvotomy. RESULTS: Complete commissurotomy using the balloon technique was possible in two (18.2%) patients. In the remaining nine (81.8%) patients, balloon expansion provided only 50% to 80% of commissural split and required instrumental completion with good results. CONCLUSIONS: Balloon mitral commissurotomy, by virtue of its circumferential force, helps to develop a good cleavage and attains good hemodynamic improvement which may be life saving in critical mitral stenosis in selected group of patients with pliable mitral leaflets and minimal subvalvular pathology.

Adolescent↗