MANDANA'S SUGGESTED READING ; "Medical Journals- a colossal problem of quality" by Richard Smith

A very interesting blog from the BMJ Group Blogs, that highlights the shortcomings of the current editorial systems of the medical journals and therefore the quality of data in them..
http://blogs.bmj.com/bmj/2013/09/24/richard-smith-medical-journals-a-colossal-problem-of-quality/

A comparative study of various decalcification techniques Prasad P, Donoghue M - Indian J Dent Res

A comparative study of various decalcification techniques Prasad P, Donoghue M - Indian J Dent Res

Latest publication of work done in Dept. of Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology CODS-Davangere.
Background : Study of fibrilar, cellular and sub cellular structures of mineralized tissues is only possible after the removal of the calcium apatite of these tissues by the process of demineralization.
Aims: The present study aims to evaluate six commonly used demineralizing agents to identify the best decalcifying agent.
Materials and Methods: The present study included six different decalcifying solutions: 10% formal nitric acid, 8% formal nitric acid, 10% formic acid, 8% formic acid, Perenyi's fluid and Ethylene Di-Amine Tetra Acetic Acid. eight samples of posterior mandible of rat were decalcified in each of the decalcifying solutions and subjected to chemical end-point test. Ehrlich's Hematoxylin stain was used.
Statistical Analysis Used: One way ANOVA was used for multiple group comparisons and Chi-square test was used for analyzing categorical data. P value of 0.05/less was set for statistical significance.
Results: Samples treated with EDTA showed the best overall histological impression and the tissue integrity were well preserved. Formal nitric of both the percentages 10 and 8% gave fairly good cellular detail and were rapid in their action.
Conclusion: The final impression led to the proposition that EDTA was indeed the best decalcifying agent available. However, with time constraint, the use of formal nitric acid is advocated.
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