Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions
Volume 2, Issue 1 (2012)
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Basal Cell Adenoma of Parotid Gland – A Case Report and Review of Literature
Abstract: Basal cell adenoma is a type of monomorphous adenoma of salivary glands. We report a rare case of left-sided parotid tumor in a 52-year-old male. The patient had history of left parotid swelling since three years. Clinically and on FNAC report, diagnosis was pleomorphic adenoma of salivary gland. The mass was excised surgically. On gross examination, it was approximately 3 × 3 × 2 cm, grayish white, soft to firm, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Management of Health Information Technology in Indian Hospitals
Abstract: As more and more Indian hospitals have started looking at and implementing health information technology (HIT) solutions for the future, a need to understand the issues in management of HIT is strongly felt. This study aims to understand the elements in making HIT a success in Indian hospitals. A focus group discussion was carried out with 10 administrators from three super-specialty hospitals in Karnataka, India, during the first week of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Social Marketing in Public Health
Abstract: Social marketing in public health is application of commercial marketing concepts, tools, resources, skills and technologies to encourage socially beneficial behavior especially among poorly or inadequately served segments of the population. It can be product- or behavior-focused. It mainly aims at changing one’s behavior to promote health and prevent diseases for benefit of individual and society as a whole. Triad of social marketing comprises of behavioral goals, segmentation and marketing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 17–27 Read article
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Stuttering – Review of 100 Cases at Tertiaty Care Centre
Abstract: Stuttering is prevalent in both the sexes and in every level of society, though the disorder is more prevalent in males as compared to females. It affects people in all ages, from infancy to old age. Seventy eight patients improved satisfactorily and twenty two patients missed follow up. Key words: stuttering, speech therapy, intelligence quotient, stuttering severity index
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Effect of Cyclandelate on Sudden Hearing Loss: Study of Five Cases
Abstract: Sudden sensorineural hearing loss is one of the most perplexing and controversial, unsolved mystery. It is an idiopathic hearing loss of sensorineural origin, greater than 30 dB in three contiguous frequencies that occurs in less than three days. Cyclandelate is a peripheral vasodilator and improves blood flow. Pre- and post-treatment (4 weeks) audiological assessment was done. The standardized protocol was Tab. Cyclandelate, Methylcobalamine and Cetrizine. Pre-treatment pure-tone audiometry showed moderate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 6–11 Read article