OBJECTIVE Malignant otitis externa (MOE) is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease of the external auditory canal. The study aimed at evaluating the demographic profile, coexisting disabilities, clinical presentations, and management of MOE. MATERIALS AND METHODS This is a retrospective study of patients with MOE who were treated at the Otorhinolaryngology Department of our institution. Th...

Common causes of hiccups are over-distension of the stomach, a sudden change in gastrointestinal temperature, excessive alcohol and tobacco ingestion, and sudden excitement or emotional changes. Common presenting symptoms of sarcoidosis include cough, dyspnea, and chest pain. It is very rare for a sarcoidosis patient to present with hiccups. A 48-year-old man presented with hiccups of 2 weeks' ...

Although India has a well-established and growing economy surrounding synthetic drug chemistry with an antibiotic base, large part of the population, especially in forested villages tribal belts, is relying solely on plant-derived drugs. This due to lower number side effects, low chances resistance development against pathogenic microorganisms, as well diversity affordability such In Indian sub...

AIM The aim of this epidemiologic study was to evaluate the intensity and variation of temporomandibular disorders and other musculoskeletal symptoms in a population of dental students during the five years of Dental School. METHODS A 0-to-3 numeric scale questionnaire (0=absence of the symptom, 1=mild intensity, 2=moderate intensity, 3=severe intensity) was submitted to all the students enro...

Objectives To investigate the predictors of general practitioner (GP) consultation and antibiotic use in those developing sore throat. Methods We conducted a prospective population-based cohort study on 4461 participants in two rounds (2010-11) from 1897 households. Results Participants reported 2193 sore throat illnesses, giving a community sore throat incidence of 1.57/ person-year. 13% o...

A community-based interview study of Asians and a questionnaire study of health professionals were performed to ascertain the role of traditional medicine in the context of health care within the Asian community. Among Asians, knowledge of herbal remedies, the Asian healer and cultural concepts such as the 'hot/cold' theory was high. They frequently used culinary ingredients to treat common dis...

climbing perennial vine belonging to the hemp family. People who lived in ancient times ate young shoots as a vegetable, and the dried flowers were used for their slight narcotic effect and sedative action in the treatment of mania, toothache, earache, and neuralgia. In the present, hops is used as a sedative and mild hypnotic, and is also used for brewing, foaming, and adding bitterness, aroma...

Purpose: To investigate the correlation between noise in the work environment and auditory and extra-auditory symptoms referred by university professors. Methods: Eighty five professors answered a questionnaire about identification, functional status, and health. The relationship between occupational noise and auditory and extra-auditory symptoms was investigated. Statistical analysis considere...

The tumors of the external auditory canal are relatively rare. Among these tumors an osteoma is not common. Two cases of osteoma of the external auditory canal were reported. The patient, 26-year-old female, had a history of left-sided hearing impairment and w hard mass protruding from the posterior part of the left external canal. A stony hard mass almost completely occlu ded the left external...

Purpose. The public schools of Jefferson City have an enrolment of some 1530 pupils. The physical examination which is here reported occupied the greater portion of the school year, 1907-8. The primary purpose was to test the eyesight and hearing of 1000 white and 100 colored children, but as the work progressed its scope was widened to include observations of the throat, nose, etc. An inquiry ...