A new report of Trichogloea requienii (Montagne) Kutzing from the South Andaman Sea and study of antibacterial activity of extracted compounds from the species

518-521The red seaweed Trichogloea requienii, Rhodophyta: Liagoraceae is being reported from the coast of South Andaman for the first time. The species was collected from the coast of Brookshabad, South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The crude ethanolic extract of the species was screened for antibacterial activity against six selected human pathogens such as Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis and Micrococcus luteus by in-vitro assay. The results suggested that the algal extract gives promising effect with a maximum zone of inhibition on S. aureus (42 mm) followed by P. aeruginosa (30 mm) and P. mirabilis (25 mm). No zone of inhibition was observed with E.coli, E. faecalis and M. luteus. The seaweed species T. requienii can be a potential source of bioactive compounds for pharmaceutical application

Field, petrographic and geochemical characteristics of Sullya alkaline complex in the Cauvery Shear Zone (CSZ), southern India: Implications for petrogenesis

Significant, but volumetrically smaller, unmetamorphosed and largely undeformed alkaline magmatic suites have been reported from the Southern Granulite Terrain in southern India. These Neoproterozoic alkaline magmatic rocks occur as lenses, dykes and plugs that are mostly within, or proximal to, major shear zones or transcrustal faults. In this contribution, field, petrographic and whole-rock geochemical data of Sullya syenites and associated mafic granulites from the Mercara Shear Zone (MSZ), which separates low-grade (greenschist to upper amphibolite facies) Dharwar Craton and high-grade (granulite facies) Southern Granulite Terrain is presented. The isolated body of the Sullya syenite, similar to other alkaline plutons of the Southern Granulite Terrain, shows an intrusive relationship with the host hornblende-biotite gneisses and mafic granulites. The Sullya syenites lack macroscopic foliations and unlike, other plutons, they are not associated with carbonatites and ultrapotassic granites. Potash feldspar and plagioclase dominates the felsic phases in the Sullya syenite and there is negligible quartz. The studied syenites show evidence of melt supported deformation, but show no evidence of recrystallization. Geochemically, they most resemble the Angadimogar syenites (situated 3 km west of the Sullya syenites) with similar major oxide and trace element concentrations. The petrogenetic studies of the Sullya syenite have indicated that they were generated by mixing of two different sources derived from the partial melting of metasomatized continental mantle lithosphere and lower crustal mafic granulites. This melt source could have been emplaced in a rift-related tectonic setting. The emplacement is considered to be controlled by shears

Osteoporosis and Its Impact on Oral and Dental Health

Short Commentary titled "Osteoporosis and Its Impact on Oral and Dental Health" By Dr. Manisha Singh, Dr. Hemant Sawhney, Dr. Richa Mishra and Dr. Hemant Kumar&nbsp

Hepatitis and Its Association with Dentists on World Hepatitis Day

Short Commentary titled "Hepatitis and Its Association with Dentists on World Hepatitis Day

Horseshoe crabs(King crabs) in the Bay of Bengal, South Asia

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A Concomitant Intramyocardial and Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case Report

Abstract Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-old lady is reported. Surgical removal of the cardiac hydatid cyst was done with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by removal of pulmonary hydatid cyst

Use of nitroglycerin and verapamil solution by organ bath technique in preparation of left internal thoracic artery for coronary artery bypass surgery

Background: The aim of this prospective study was to compare the effect of application of nitroglycerin and verapamil solution (GV) by organ bath technique with other methods of applications and solutions on the free blood flow of LITA. The technique was not described for in situ graft before. Method: The patients were randomly assigned to four groups: group I (n_32, GV solution by organ bath technique), group II (n_30, papaverine solution by organ bath technique), group III (n_29, topical GV solution) or group IV (n_29, topical papaverine solution). In each patient, pedicled LITA was harvested; thereafter applied with the randomized different methods and solutions. The free flow from the distal end of the divided LITA was measured for 15 s under controlled hemodynamic conditions after harvesting (Flow 1). The flow of LITA was measured again just prior to anastomosing the conduit (Flow 2). Result: The mean blood flow in LITA was 56.2 ± 5.0 ml/min before application of solutions. After application, the mean blood flow in group I:102.3 ± 7.0 ml/min, in group II: 92.7 ± 3.4 ml/min, and in group III: 88.6 ± 2.2 ml/min and in group IV: 81.4 ± 2.1. Proportional increases in blood flow observed in group I (82.6%) > group II (65.1%) > group III (57.6) > group IV (44.8%) (p < 0.05). Conclusions: GV solution by organ bath technique is effective and superior in comparison to use of papaverine using organ bath technique or topical spray of GV or papaverine solution

A Concomitant Intramyocardial and Pulmonary Hydatid Cyst: A Rare Case Report

<div><p>Abstract Cardiac hydatid cyst is an uncommon but potentially fatal disease. In cystic Echinococcus humans are an accidental host. Liver and lungs are the most frequently involved organs. Herein a unique case of intramyocardial hydatid cyst of left ventricle along with pulmonary hydatid cyst in a 38-year-old lady is reported. Surgical removal of the cardiac hydatid cyst was done with the aid of cardiopulmonary bypass followed by removal of pulmonary hydatid cyst.</p></div