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Authors are the souls of any journal, and deserve much respect. To publish a journal manuscripts are needed from authors. Authors have a great responsibility for producing facts of their work in terms of number and results truthfully and an individual honesty is expected from authors in this regards. Both ways its true "No authors-No manuscripts-No journals" and "No journals–No manuscripts–No authors". Reviewing a manuscript is also a very responsible and important task of any peer-reviewed journal and to be taken seriously. It needs knowledge on the subject, sincerity, honesty and determination. Although the process of reviewing a manuscript is a time consuming task butit is expected to give one's best remarks within the time frame of the journal.
Salient features of the JCDR: It is a biomedical, multidisciplinary (including all medical and dental specialities), e-journal, with wide scope and extensive author support. At the same time, a free text of manuscript is available in HTML and PDF format. There is fast growing authorship and readership with JCDR as this can be judged by the number of articles published in it i e; in Feb 2007 of its first issue, it contained 5 articles only, and now in its recent volume published in April 2011, it contained 67 manuscripts. This e-journal is fulfilling the commitments and objectives sincerely, (as stated by Editor-in-chief in his preface to first edition) i e; to encourage physicians through the internet, especially from the developing countries who witness a spectrum of disease and acquire a wealth of knowledge to publish their experiences to benefit the medical community in patients care. I also feel that many of us have work of substance, newer ideas, adequate clinical materials but poor in medical writing and hesitation to submit the work and need help. JCDR provides authors help in this regards.
Timely publication of journal: Publication of manuscripts and bringing out the issue in time is one of the positive aspects of JCDR and is possible with strong support team in terms of peer reviewers, proof reading, language check, computer operators, etc. This is one of the great reasons for authors to submit their work with JCDR. Another best part of JCDR is "Online first Publications" facilities available for the authors. This facility not only provides the prompt publications of the manuscripts but at the same time also early availability of the manuscripts for the readers.
Indexation and online availability: Indexation transforms the journal in some sense from its local ownership to the worldwide professional community and to the public.JCDR is indexed with Embase & EMbiology, Google Scholar, Index Copernicus, Chemical Abstracts Service, Journal seek Database, Indian Science Abstracts, to name few of them. Manuscriptspublished in JCDR are available on major search engines ie; google, yahoo, msn.
In the era of fast growing newer technologies, and in computer and internet friendly environment the manuscripts preparation, submission, review, revision, etc and all can be done and checked with a click from all corer of the world, at any time. Of course there is always a scope for improvement in every field and none is perfect. To progress, one needs to identify the areas of one's weakness and to strengthen them.
It is well said that "happy beginning is half done" and it fits perfectly with JCDR. It has grown considerably and I feel it has already grown up from its infancy to adolescence, achieving the status of standard online e-journal form Indian continent since its inception in Feb 2007. This had been made possible due to the efforts and the hard work put in it. The way the JCDR is improving with every new volume, with good quality original manuscripts, makes it a quality journal for readers. I must thank and congratulate Dr Hemant Jain, Editor-in-Chief JCDR and his team for their sincere efforts, dedication, and determination for making JCDR a fast growing journal.
Every one of us: authors, reviewers, editors, and publisher are responsible for enhancing the stature of the journal. I wish for a great success for JCDR."
Thanking you
With sincere regards
Dr. Rajendra Kumar Ghritlaharey, M.S., M. Ch., FAIS
Associate Professor,
Department of Paediatric Surgery, Gandhi Medical College & Associated
Kamla Nehru & Hamidia Hospitals Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 462 001 (India)
E-mail: drrajendrak1@rediffmail.com
On May 11,2011
Dr. Shankar P.R.
"On looking back through my Gmail archives after being requested by the journal to write a short editorial about my experiences of publishing with the Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR), I came across an e-mail from Dr. Hemant Jain, Editor, in March 2007, which introduced the new electronic journal. The main features of the journal which were outlined in the e-mail were extensive author support, cash rewards, the peer review process, and other salient features of the journal.
Over a span of over four years, we (I and my colleagues) have published around 25 articles in the journal. In this editorial, I plan to briefly discuss my experiences of publishing with JCDR and the strengths of the journal and to finally address the areas for improvement.
My experiences of publishing with JCDR: Overall, my experiences of publishing withJCDR have been positive. The best point about the journal is that it responds to queries from the author. This may seem to be simple and not too much to ask for, but unfortunately, many journals in the subcontinent and from many developing countries do not respond or they respond with a long delay to the queries from the authors 1. The reasons could be many, including lack of optimal secretarial and other support. Another problem with many journals is the slowness of the review process. Editorial processing and peer review can take anywhere between a year to two years with some journals. Also, some journals do not keep the contributors informed about the progress of the review process. Due to the long review process, the articles can lose their relevance and topicality. A major benefit with JCDR is the timeliness and promptness of its response. In Dr Jain's e-mail which was sent to me in 2007, before the introduction of the Pre-publishing system, he had stated that he had received my submission and that he would get back to me within seven days and he did!
Most of the manuscripts are published within 3 to 4 months of their submission if they are found to be suitable after the review process. JCDR is published bimonthly and the accepted articles were usually published in the next issue. Recently, due to the increased volume of the submissions, the review process has become slower and it ?? Section can take from 4 to 6 months for the articles to be reviewed. The journal has an extensive author support system and it has recently introduced a paid expedited review process. The journal also mentions the average time for processing the manuscript under different submission systems - regular submission and expedited review.
Strengths of the journal: The journal has an online first facility in which the accepted manuscripts may be published on the website before being included in a regular issue of the journal. This cuts down the time between their acceptance and the publication. The journal is indexed in many databases, though not in PubMed. The editorial board should now take steps to index the journal in PubMed. The journal has a system of notifying readers through e-mail when a new issue is released. Also, the articles are available in both the HTML and the PDF formats. I especially like the new and colorful page format of the journal. Also, the access statistics of the articles are available. The prepublication and the manuscript tracking system are also helpful for the authors.
Areas for improvement: In certain cases, I felt that the peer review process of the manuscripts was not up to international standards and that it should be strengthened. Also, the number of manuscripts in an issue is high and it may be difficult for readers to go through all of them. The journal can consider tightening of the peer review process and increasing the quality standards for the acceptance of the manuscripts. I faced occasional problems with the online manuscript submission (Pre-publishing) system, which have to be addressed.
Overall, the publishing process with JCDR has been smooth, quick and relatively hassle free and I can recommend other authors to consider the journal as an outlet for their work."
Dr. P. Ravi Shankar
KIST Medical College, P.O. Box 14142, Kathmandu, Nepal.
E-mail: ravi.dr.shankar@gmail.com
On April 2011 Anuradha
Dear team JCDR, I would like to thank you for the very professional and polite service provided by everyone at JCDR. While i have been in the field of writing and editing for sometime, this has been my first attempt in publishing a scientific paper.Thank you for hand-holding me through the process.
Dr. Anuradha
E-mail: anuradha2nittur@gmail.com
On Jan 2020
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| ORIGINAL ARTICLE / RESEARCH Embryological Basis and Clinical Correlation of the Rare Congenital Anomaly of the Human Gall Bladder: - “The Diverticulum” - A Morphological Study |
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Estimation of total Length of Femur From Its Fragments in South Indian Population |
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Nimesulide Induced Histopathological Changes in The Vas Deferens of Mice |
6483 | 1140 | 1110 |
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Correlation of 2 Hours and 24 Hours Creatinine Clearance in Renal Donors After Unilateral Nephrectomy |
8513 | 1192 | 1187 |
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Dyslipidaemic Changes in Women with Subclinical Hypothyroidism |
7699 | 1247 | 1246 |
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Acute Lung Function Response to Dust in Street Sweepers |
8022 | 1172 | 1171 |
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Cardiovascular Reactivity to Stressors in Indian Young Adults with Normotensive Parents |
6842 | 1092 | 1086 |
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Effect of Yoga on Autonomic Functions and Psychological Status During Both Phases of Menstrual Cycle in Young Healthy Females |
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A Study of Serum Malondialdehyde and Cytokine in Tuberculosis Patients |
5737 | 1115 | 1115 |
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A Study of Inflammatory Status in Nephropathy Patients with History of Type-II Diabetes Mellitus Undergoing Haemodialysis |
6095 | 1187 | 1182 |
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A Study of Oxidative Stress Biomarkers and Effect of Oral Antioxidant Supplementation in Severe Acute Malnutrition |
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Apolipoprotein E Gene Polymorphism And Its Effect On Plasma Lipids In Arteriosclerosis |
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Effect of Areca Nut Extracts on Phagocytosis of Actinobacillus actinomycetemcomitans ATCC 33384 by Neutrophils in Patients with Chronic Periondontitis |
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The Spectrum and Aetiology of Mycotic Infections from a Tertiary Care Hospital from Western Part of India |
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Enteric Parasitic Infections in Relation to Diarrhoea in HIV Infected Individuals with CD4 T Cell Counts <1000 Cells/µl in Chennai, India |
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Water Borne Hepatitis A and Hepatitis E in Malwa Region of Punjab,India |
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In-vitro Inhibition of Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis by Heat Stable Compounds in Culture Filtrate of Aspergillus flavus |
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Changing Trend in the Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Isolated from Wound Swabs of Out-Patients and in-Patients of a Tertiary Care Hospital |
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Prevalence and antibiogram of Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing Gram negative bacilli and further molecular characterization of ESBL producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella spp. |
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Nosocomial Infections and Drug Susceptibility Patterns in Methicillin Sensitive and Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus |
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Do Health Professionals have Positive Perception Towards Consumer Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions? |
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Comparative Study of Processing of Haemorrhagic Body Fluids by Using Different Techniques |
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Osteoarticular Tuberculosis-A Three Years’ Retrospective Study |
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Efficacy of Cheiloscopy in Determination of Sex Among South Indians |
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Perception on the Relationship between Cancer and Usage of Tobacco and Alcohol in Hail, Saudi Arabia |
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Diabetic Profile- Screening of HBA1C - A Random Community Assessment |
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Experiences of HIV Positive Mothers From Rural South India during Intra-Natal Period |
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A Clinical Study of Subtype-based Prevalence of Dry Eye |
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Axial Length, Anterior Chamber Depth-A Study in Different Age Groups and Refractive Errors |
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A Prospective Real World Experience of Moxonidine Use in Indian Hypertensive Patients–Prescription beyond Current Guidelines |
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Reactions of Nepali Adults to Warning Labels on Cigarette Packages: A Survey with Employee and Medical Students of a Tertiary Care Medical College of Western Region of Nepal |
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Role of Common Investigations in Aetiological Evaluation of Exudative Pleural Effusions |
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Clinical Profile of Patients Admitted with Swine-Origin Influenza A (H1N1) Virus Infection: An Experience from A Tertiary Care Hospital |
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Trace Elements in Febrile Seizure Compared to Febrile Children Admitted to an Academic Hospital in Iran, 2011 |
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A Comparative Study of Clinical Profiles of Vivax and Falciparum Malaria in Children at a Tertiary Care Centre in Uttarakhand |
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Topical Phenytoin Application in Grade I and II Diabetic Foot Ulcers: A Prospective Study |
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Influence of Endomeriotic Cyst Diameter and the Severity of Endometriosis on the Ovarian Parenchyma Excised During Laparoscopic Cystectomy |
9040 | 1176 | 1176 |
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What Type of Lectures Students Want? - A Reaction Evaluation of Dental Students |
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Effect of Acupressure on Post–Operative Nausea and Vomiting in Cesarean Section: A Randomised Controlled Trial |
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Sub-Lingual Spray Versus Pearl of TNG as A Provocative Agent for Tilt Table Test |
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Liver Stiffness Measurement by Fibroscan Predicts the Presence and Size of Esophageal Varices in Egyptian Patients with HCV Related Liver Cirrhosis |
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Role of Voglibose in the Treatment of Prediabetes in Indian Population: A Cross-Speciality Survey |
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Effect of Deep Cervical Flexor Training vs. Conventional Isometric Training on Forward Head Posture, Pain, Neck Disability Index In Dentists Suffering from Chronic Neck Pain |
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Efficacy of Rajayoga Meditation on Positive Thinking: An Index for Self-Satisfaction and Happiness in Life |
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| CASE REPORT A Case of Bilaterally Elongated Styloid Process Differing in Osseo-Morphology |
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Co–Infection: Weil´s Syndrome with Hepatitis B Infection– A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Hitch |
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Fonsecaea Pedrosoi: A Rare Etiology in Fungal Keratitis |
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Meningitis Due to |
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Systemic Mastocytosis: Predominantly Involving the Bone, A Case Report |
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Painful Late Recurrence of Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of Breast in a Centurian Female |
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Rippled Pattern Extraocular Sebaceous Carcinoma: A Rare Case Report with Brief Review of Literature |
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Eosinophilic Cystitis Mimicking Bladder Tumor – A Rare Case Report |
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Benign Mass in Tonsil- Cavernous Hemangioma |
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Peripheral Arterial Disease and Digital Gangrene: A Rare Presentation of Diabetic Hand Syndrome |
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Pseudohypoparathyroidism, Rare Cause of Hypocalcaemia! |
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Acute Kidney Injury in A Patient with Membranous Nephropathy – A Case Report |
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Paraplegic Neurodeficit Management Post Endovascular Graft: A Rare Case of Aortic Dissection |
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Occupationally Related Outbreak of Chickenpox in Hospital Staff: A Learning Experience |
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Unusual Presentation of Intussusception of the Small Bowel with Peutz Jeghers Syndrome: Report of a Case |
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Phytobezoar: A Rare Cause of Small Bowel Obstruction |
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Left-sided Gastroschisis: A Rare Congenital Anomaly |
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Prompt Diagnosis and Treatment of Uterine Arcuate Artery Pseudoaneurysm: A Case Report and Review of Literature |
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Delayed Menopause Due to Ovarian Granulosa Cell Tumour |
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Negative Pressure Pulmonary Oedema: A Rare Case Report of Two Brothers |
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Perioperative Respiratory Compromise in Patients Undergoing PCNL-A Case Series |
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Cutaneous Larva Migrans Masquerading as Tinea Corporis: A Case Report |
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Acute-Onset of Multiple Painful Nodules over Forearms and Back |
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Hypereosinophilia-An Unusual Cause of Multiple Embolic Strokes and Multi-Organ Dysfunction |
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An Anatomical Variation in the Formation of the Inferior Root of Ansa Cervicalis |
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Human Gall-Bladder Communicating with Skin: Rare Anatomical Swerve |
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Myofibroblastoma Breast with Unusual Morphological Features. Cytohistopathogical Diagnostic Pitfalls and Role of Immunohistochemistry- Review of Literature |
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| DENTISTRY Prevalence and Incidence of Gemination and Fusion in Maxillary Lateral Incisors in Odisha population and Related Case Report |
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Clinical Effects of Subgingivally Delivered Spirulina Gel in Chronic Periodontitis Cases: A Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial |
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Rheumatoid Arthritis among Periodontitis Patients in Baddi Industrial Estate of Himachal Pradesh, India: A Cross Sectional Study |
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Doxycycline Poly E–Caprolactone Nanofibers in Patients with Chronic Periodontitis – A Clinical Evaluation |
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A Comparative Evaluation of the Effect of Bonding Agent on the Tensile Bond Strength of Two Pit and Fissure Sealants Using Invasive and Non–invasive Techniques: An in–vitro Study |
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Establishing an Association between Renal Failure and Periodontal Health: A Cross Sectional Study |
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Bone Scintigraphy and Panoramic Radiography in Deciding the Extent of Bone Resection in Benign Jaw Lesions |
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Characteristics of Palatal Rugae Patterns in West Godavari Population of India |
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An Evaluation of the Adherence of Candida albicans on the Surface of Heat Cure Denture Base Material Subjected to Different Stages of Polishing |
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Use of Fisiograft in Intrabony Defects- A Clinical and Radiological Study |
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Comparative Study on the Efficacy of Gingival Retraction using Polyvinyl Acetate Strips and Conventional Retraction Cord – An in Vivo Study |
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Fexible Thermoplastic Denture Base Materials for Aesthetical Removable Partial Denture Framework |
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Multidisciplinary Approach to the Rehabilitation in Management of Child with Early Childhood Caries: A Case Report |
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Placement of Dental Implant in a Knife Edge Ridge in Anterior Aesthetic Zone |
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Tonsillolith: A Panoramic Radiograph Presentation |
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E.coli Associated Extensive Bilateral Maxillary Osteomyelitis: A Rare Case Report |
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Hemifacial Microsomia: A Series of Three Case Reports |
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Full Mouth Rehabilitation of Severe Fluorozed Teeth with an Interdisciplinary Approach (6 Handed Dentistry) |
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Notching in the Posterior Border of the Ramus of Mandible in a Patient with Neurofibromatosis Type I – A Case Report |
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Non-Surgical Management of Mandibular Molar with Multiple Intra–oral Sinus Tracts: A Case Report |
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Management of Severe Gag Reflex by An Unique Approach: Palateless Dentures |
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Prosthodontic Treatment Using Vital and Non Vital Submerged Roots-Two Case Reports |
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Treatment of Internal Resorption with Mineral Trioxide Aggregates: A Case Report |
7766 | 1214 | 1211 |
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Space Maintainers in Dentistry: Past to Present |
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Composite Compound Odontoma-A Case Report |
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Artefacts :A Diagnostic Dilemma – A Review |
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| IMAGES IN MEDICINE A Boulder in the Brain |
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| LETTER TO EDITOR The Effects of Smoking on the Hearing Status - A Hospital Based Study |
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Fine Needle Aspiration Cytologic Diagnosis of Lactating Adenoma: Report of two Cases |
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