Objectives:To evaluate the usefulness of a selected polyherbal Unani formulation on Lequesne Algo-Functional Index (AFI) of knee Osteoarthritis (OA). Materials and Methods: Patients (n = 23) diagnosed with OA were recruited from the Nizamia General Hospital, Hyderabad to conduct a prospective, pre-and post-evaluation study. A combination of Unani herbs was given internally twice daily i.e., 3 g powder of Asgandh (1 g), Gule baboona (2 g), Bozidan (1 g), and Suranjan shireen (2 g). Topically, the paste of powdered Suranjan talkh (7 g) along with Roghane baboona (20 ml) was applied over the affected knee-joint, one-hour-twice for 40 days. The main outcome measure was to observe significant reduction in modified Lequesne AFI for knee OA after using the Unani formulations. Results: The mean Lequesne AFI Score pre-and post-test was 9.9 (1.58) and 2.05 (2.06) respectively (P < 0.0001). The mean percentage reduction of Lequense AFI score was 79.29%. Conclusion: The present study, demonstrates that the Unani herbal approach selected for this study are effective in ameliorating the severity of pain and improving knee function in patients suffering with knee OA.

Objectives:This study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of preparations of certain Unani herbs on Lequesne Algo-Functional Index of knee osteoarthritis (OA).Materials and Methods:A prospective, pre- and post test evaluation study was conducted on 20 diagnosed patients of OA recruited from the Nizamia General Hospital, Hyderabad. Internally, a combination (formula) of Unani herbs was administered, which was as follows: 3.5 g powder of Asarun (2 g), Tukhme karafs (2 g), and Filfil daraz (3 g) was administered internally twice daily. Externally, the concoction of Gule baboona (20 g) and Gule tesu (40 g) made in 1 l water was poured over the affected knee, daily once for 40 days. The primary outcome was to assess the efficacy of Unani test drugs with the modified Lequesne Algo-Functional Index for knee OA.Results:The mean percentage reduction of Lequesne Algo-Functional Index score was 71.09%. The mean and standard deviation was 10.55 (1.70) and 3.05 (2.30) before treatment and after treatment, respectively. The pre- and post test evaluation showed reduction in Lequesne Algo-Functional Index score (P < 0.0001).Conclusion:In this study, the Unani treatment module was found to be effective in reducing the severity of disease in patients with osteoarthritis of knees.

Dental caries is a breakdown of teeth due to acids made by bacteria. Dental caries is caused by the action of acids on the enamel surface. The acid is produced when sugars (mainly sucrose) in foods or drinks reacts with the bacteria present in dental bio film on the tooth surface. Dental caries is a major oral health problem in most industrialized countries affecting 60 -90% school children and the vast majority of adults. Dental caries is a preventable public health problem. In the present study, association between good oral hygiene and prevalence of dental caries has been evaluated in a General health check-up camp at Ideal High School, Powai Mumbai -400076.Data was obtained through screening and questionnaire. The data collected was presented in tabular form and statistical evaluation was done. In the present study, strong association between dental caries and bad oral hygiene has been noticed. Observation: In present study total 232 primary school pupils were screened for dental caries, out of which 56 students were found to be affected by dental carries. It shows that 24% of prevalence of dental caries in a students with bad oral hygiene and malnutrition. Conclusion:Children with bad personal hygiene and bad dietary habits were affected more by dental caries. Good oral hygiene and dietary habits were advocated. They were asked to consult dentist for further management.