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Introduction: Apollo hospitals group was the first co-operate hospital in India and it founded by Dr. Prathap c Reddy in the year 1983, which was started as the 150 bedded hospitals in the state Tamilnadu, and today it is the largest hospital group in Asia with almost 10,000 beds across 64 hospitals, 100 primary care and diagnostic clinics, 2200 walk in pharmacies, 115 telemedicine clinics and 15 academic institutions within and outside India. It is also estimated that about 4925 doctors , 8264…

1.1 Introduction: The incidence of zygomatic complex fracture is relatively high. A thorough understanding of the diagnosis and the surgical principles are of critical importance. The zygomatic bone provides the facial appearance, through its cheek prominence. This prominence plays an important role in the protection of the eye. Moreover, the zygomatic bone acts as a strong buttress for the absorption and transmission of masticatory forces to the base of skull. Therefore, the optimum reduction…

Introduction One of the main reasons why the oral cavity plays a major role in early detection of disease/malignancy is the fact that the mucous membrane cells have a rapid turnover which is 3-7 days while that of the skin is around 28 days. This signifies to the early manifestations which can be detected by the dental practitioner, and thus probably might save the patient's life, or at least direct him towards proper treatment. Firstly, it is of significance to define three main terms as stated…

The death of Kaakutja: a case of perimortem weapon trauma in an Aboriginal man from north-western New South Wales, Australia, published by Cambridge University Press, delves into how biological anthropology was used to date the remains of an Aboriginal man and discover how he may of have died. The article first introduces the problem by explaining that a skeleton has been found in New South Wales that exhibits fatal trauma evidence. At first glance it would seem the fatal trauma is indicative…

Can you imagine life without having pets or not having a companion with you to make you feel better when you 're upset or sick? Imagine if you raised a dog since birth and took care of it as if it was your own child and one day animal control just takes them away because of the type of breed they are. For years there has been a stereotype on pit bulls,stories about them attacking people,and even now there are many myths about them that are not true. For example, according to the article “ Pit…

Respiratory systems vary from species to species but the basic anatomy for Serpentes suborder is straightforward. The average Serpentes respiratory system has two external nares, two internal nares, and a nasal cavity. While Serpentes have a nose, their nose is only meant to be another pathway for respiration. They are not used to smell like a human nose is used for. Serpentes have a glottis that is a vertical slit because it is always closed. The glottis is situated right behind the tongue and…

Sports is the vigorous physical activity involving exertion and skills. It helps in maintaining the physical and mental health of the individual. So, some choose it up as a profession and some pick it as an antidote to stress of fast moving life. Oxford describes sports as a game or competitive activity in which individuals come together for competition or for amusement (1). Irrespective of the reason of playing that is competition or amusement “Injury is part of the game” and is inevitable.…

For approximately 160 million years, the terrestrial environment was dominated by dinosaurs. Dinosaurs arose from fully bipedal ancestors, who is believed to have been a carnivore or omnivore (Langer, Ezcurra, Bittencourt & Novas, 2010). These agile terrestrial archosaurs lived during the Late Permian and Early Triassic and had already developed key changes in the hips and ankles that set the stage for the increase in body size that is seen in dinosaurs (Pough, Janis & Heiser, 2013). This…

While there is a belief that humans have evolved from apes, religion has an explanation. Evolution is the theory that modern life has descended from a common ancestor, through the process of natural selection. Faith on the other hand, claims that life was created in the form it is today with some alterations from God. Since evolution was found it has been debated by all faiths. Evolution generates an explanation for the origin of life which is not necessary when there is religion, logic, and…