Context:Probiotics are living microorganisms, principally bacteria, that are safe for human consumption and, when ingested in sufficient quantities, have beneficial effects on human health, beyond basic nutrition. However, in India people are not aware of their benefits and availability.Aims:To find status of probiotics in India and to assess the awareness regarding probiotics among chemists in New Delhi, India.Settings and Design:A cross-sectional survey was conducted among 300 chemist shops in different areas of New Delhi, India.Materials and Methods:Data were collected through a structured questionnaire, which was responded by the chemist in the course of a telephonic interview. The questionnaire addressed on the availability of probiotic products at their chemist shop.Statistical Analysis Used:The data so gathered were subjected for descriptive analysis using t test.Results:As per availability of probiotic products, total of 25 probiotic products were available at different chemist shops. None of the chemist shop had all the 25 products available. 10% shops had 75% products available and there were 5% such shops which didn’t have any of the products available.Conclusion:Efforts should be made to increase the awareness among chemists about the probiotic products.

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Hallervorden Spatz disease (HSD), is an autosomal recessive disorder characterised by regression of attained milestones, mental retardation and movement disability. We present a case of 6 year old male child admitted with regression of attained milestones, mainly language, ataxia and extrapyramidal symptoms since 2 years. MRI brain with contrast had shown typical "eye of the tiger" sign. Child was symptomatically improved with Tab. Trihexyphenidyl. Reporting such cases would benefit us to be familiarised with this rare disease and to differentiate it from other static and progressive neurological illnesses.

SUMMARY:Aesthetics of the teeth is of great importance to patients, including tooth color. Of the various causes of tooth discoloration fluorosis, enamel hypoplasia, medication staining etc. is commonly encountered. The treatment options for discoloration are varied depending on individual case basis. The purpose of this article is to report the advanced treatment options for generalized intrinsic discoloration encompassing power bleaching to veneers to full mouth rehabilitation with porcelain laminates and ceramic crowns.