Digital Commons Network^™

Medical Professionals Need And Role Of Professionalism, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

In the field of health and patient care, no more doctors are acknowledged as healers and this has resulted predominantly because the current breed of doctors has fallen short in sustaining the high standards set by the earlier generation of doctors. If we introspect, it is us only who have to be blamed for the current trends and keeping all these facts into account, there is an urgent need to take steps to resurrect the images of doctors in the eyes of the community. It is a fact that present day students' enters the course without any priming and have …

Comparative Evaluation Of Antibacterial Efficacy Of Green Coffee Bean Extract Mouthwash And Chlorhexidine Mouthwash Against, A. Gowtham, Chandrashekhar M. Badakar, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Niraj S. Gokhale, Rucha N. Davalbhakta, Riddhi Joshi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Dental caries can occur in an individual irrespective of age, which makes preventing the incidence of dental caries vital. The prevention of dental caries includes various types of oral hygiene measures. One such modality is the use of mouthwash. As chlorhexidine mouthwash causes several adverse effects, there is a need for herbal alternative. Green coffee bean extract is one such herbal alternative.

AIM:

The aim of this study is to compare and evaluate the antibacterial efficacy of green coffee bean extract mouthwash and chlorhexidine mouthwash against

Streptococcus mutans

and

Lactobacilli

spp.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

The ethanolic extract of green …

Ocular Manifestations In Patients With Diabetes With End-Stage Renal Disease, Nagbhushan Chougule, Umesh Harakuni, Rolika Bansal, Lisa Sunny

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

PURPOSE:

Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of kidney failure and end-stage kidney disease. The present study was undertaken to find ocular changes and complications associated with diabetic end-stage kidney disease.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A 1-year cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of ophthalmology at a tertiary care hospital in South India between January 2008 and December 2008 on 50 patients with diabetes mellitus undergoing renal hemodialysis. Patients were subjected to general physical examination, systemic examination, and ocular examination. Best-corrected visual acuity, intraocular pressure, and detailed examination of anterior and posterior segments were assessed.

RESULTS:

Male (74%) preponderance …

Qualitative, Quantitative, And Antioxidant Analysis Of Phytochemicals Present In, T. Sivapriya, Sheila John

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Many species of cinnamon are grown throughout the world. The bark of cinnamon has been used as a traditional medicine from ancient times. Scientific proof regarding the presence of active compounds responsible for its medicinal property in

Cinnamomum zeylanicum

is much needed.

AIM:

The present study was carried out to evaluate the phytochemical properties and anti-oxidant properties of

C. zeylanicum

bark.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

After preliminary qualitative screening, the aqueous extract of

C. zeylanicum

was quantitatively assessed for total phenol, flavonoid, tannin, saponin, and coumarin. The antioxidant property was evaluated by ferric reducing antioxidant power (FRAP) assay.

RESULTS AND …

Evaluation Of Knowledge And Perceptions Among Medical Undergraduate Students Toward Novel Coronavirus (Covid-19) In Southern Haryana, India A Cross-Sectional Study, Abhishek Singh, Ram Kumar Panika, Avinash Surana, Vikas Gupta, Pooja Goyal, Mitasha Singh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The year 2019–2020 has seen a worldwide pandemic resulting from corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19), which can result in illnesses ranging from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome. Hence, this global health crisis of COVID-19 pandemic offers a unique opportunity to investigate the level of knowledge and perceptions among undergraduate medical students.

METHODS:

This prospective, web-based, cross-sectional study was conducted among 392 undergraduate medical students after obtaining informed consent during April 2020 using a 28-items structured questionnaire with close ended responses based on World Health Organization course materials and was distributed using Google forms. All the tests …

Molecular Description Of Fibroblast Growth Factor And Mechanisms By Which Fibroblast Growth Factor-21 Mediating Biological Actions And Acting As A Biologic Biomarker Of Cardiovascular Diseases, Leta Shiferaw Melaku, Negeri Debela

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Fibroblast growth factor (FGF) family members are mostly secreted as signaling proteins with diverse functions in development and metabolism. FGFs can be classified as intracellular, paracrine, and endocrine FGFs by their action mechanisms. FGF-21 is a novel member of endocrine FGF subfamily with pleotropic actions. Recent findings indicate that FGF-21 can act as a cardiomyokine; that is, it is produced by cardiac cells and acts in an autocrine manner on the heart itself. The heart is sensitive to the effects of FGF-21, both systemic and locally generated, owing to the expression in cardiomyocytes of β-Klotho, the key coreceptor known to …

Hydroxyzine-Induced Baboon Syndrome A Rare Case Report, B. S. Chandrashekar, S. A. Archana, Prarthana B. Desai

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Symmetrical drug-related intertriginous and flexural exanthema or drug-related Baboon syndrome is an adverse drug reaction reported to be caused by various drugs. In this report, we describe a case induced by hydroxyzine in a 65-year-old man. Review of literature identified only one case of hydroxyzine-induced Baboon syndrome.

Assessment Of Knowledge And Awareness About Utilization Of Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram A Community-Based Study In A Rural Block Of Himachal Pradesh, Priya Sharma, N. L. Gupta, H. S. Chauhan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

In view of the difficulty being faced by the pregnant women and parents of sick newborn along with high expenditure on delivery and treatment of sick newborn, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken a major initiative to ensure better facilities for women and child health services through the Janani Shishu Suraksha Karyakram (JSSK) on June 1 2011. It is an initiative to provide completely free and cashless services to pregnant women.

OBJECTIVES:

The objective of this study was (1) to find out the awareness level about JSSK among pregnant women and lactating mothers and to determine …

Management Of Hemiplegia (, Prajapati Abhay, Mishra Swarnima, Vg Huddar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Globally the incidence of non-communicable diseases is on the rise, drawing attention for its prevention and treatment. Hemiplegia is one amongst them, causing physical and mental instabilities. its prevalence is about 9 cases per 1000 in global population A male patient aged 38 years attending kayachikitsa OPD of AIIA, already diagnosed case of right sided hemiplegia. he took the treatment for 6 weeks. He didn't get satisfactory results so he came at AIIA. In this case there was involvement of kapha dosha along with dominancy of vaata dosha this condition is known as maarga avaranajanya. In this case because the …

A Cross-Sectional Study To Investigate The Association Between Excessive Smartphone Use And Sleep Disturbances Among Adolescents, Studying At Kle Society's Raja Lakhamagouda Science Institute, Belagavi, Karnataka, India, With A View To Develop An Information Booklet, Sabiyah Youssouf, Sumitra L. Aribenchi, Gavi Salimath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

We are in the second decade of the 21

st

century and technology has enveloped us in such a way that it is the technological gadgets that help us to open our eyes in the morning (i.e., alarm on a smartphone or an alarm clock), and it is the same technological devices that accompany us to our bed and remain there till we close our eyes at the night. The most important and multifunctional gift that the technology has provided us is the “Smartphone,” that has impacted our lives negatively. Smartphone addiction is a new kind of health disorder …

Age-Appropriate Feeding Practices Of Mothers And Nutritional Status Of Infants In An Urban Community In Kano State, North West Nigeria, Umma Abdulsalam Ibrahim, Amole Taiwo Gboluwaga, Zubairu Iliyasu, Mahmud Gambo Jahun

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Age-appropriate infant feeding practice, a major determinant of child growth, development, and survival, remains suboptimal in many developing countries.

OBJECTIVES:

This study determined the mother's nutritional knowledge, infant feeding practices, nutritional status of their infant, and factors associated with infant feeding practice in an urban community in Kano State.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross-sectional study was conducted in selected communities in Kano Municipal, one of the urban local government areas in Kano State. Using mixed method of data collection, a semi-structured questionnaire was administered to 440 mothers and their infants, and three focus group discussions (FGDs) with ten participants …

Pediatric Airway Diseases, Santosh Kumar Swain, Jasashree Choudhury

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The diseases of the pediatric airway is often challenging to the clinician. It needs a dedicated team of clinicians for evaluation and treatment. Obstructing lesions of the pediatric airway due to congenital or acquired causes often create fatal situations. Majority of the pediatric airway lesions are due to prolonged intubation or tracheostomy and prematurity. Management of the pediatric airway lesions often complicated with additional congenital malformations or severe comorbidities. It is often important for the pediatrician to understand the different pediatric airway lesions and its issues relevant to the airway management of the pediatric patients. This review article will give …

Cytotoxic Activity Of Endophytes Isolated From Allamanda Blanchetii A. Dc, Harsha D. Pednekar, Harsha V. Hegde, Pramod J. Hurakadale, Jyoti D. Wagawade, Kishore G. Bhat, Chetana Bogar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

To evaluate the cytotoxic potential of endophytic fungi isolated from

A. blanchetii

.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Endophytic fungi were isolated from

A. blanchetii

using surface sterilization methods, grown in different types of media to ascertain their suitability for growth. Mass culture was prepared using suitable media and extracts using several solvents were prepared and dried. These extracts were later evaluated using MTT assay for their cytotoxic potential.

RESULTS:

Hydroalcoholic extract of

Phomopsis

species exhibited better cytotoxicity (80 μg/ml) when compared ethyl acetate extract of the same 160 μg/ml. Similarly, ethyl acetate extract of

Phomopsis

species, ethyl acetate extract of …

Excessive Gestational Weight Retention And Weight Gain In Postpartum Perception Of Women, Thilagavathy Ganapathy

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Childbearing women are the second victims for significant gestational weight retention and weight gain during reproductive years. There may be unique reasons to weight management in this period.

AIM:

To explore what women perceive as reasons for their excessive gestational weight retention and weight gain in the postpartum period.

METHODS:

By purposive sampling,

n

= 200 low-risk postnatal women less than a year of postpartum were recruited and their perceived reasons for excessive gestational weight retention and weight gain in the postpartum period were assessed.

RESULTS:

Participants perceived lowered physical activity, sedentary lifestyle behavior, lack of knowledge, misconceptions that …

Do Noise Stress Impact To Addiction?, Sundareswaran Lognathan, Arbind Kumar Choudhary, Kuppusamy Mahesh Kumar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Numerous studies have illustrated the impact of stress on addiction, its development, relapse vulnerability, and the dopamine mechanism. However, various studies on noise exposures as a stressor had been done, which could alter the hypothalamic–pituitary–adrenal (HPA) axis. Noise exposure harmful effect and changes in the individual's health was at least consideration and were less noticed. This review elucidates the facts and consequences of noise exposure toward mesolimbic dopamine circuitry perceptible in addiction. Further, this review generates greater attention and awareness among people toward noise exposure influence on addiction and its relation with dopamine. The noise stress may act as a …

A Community-Based Study On Nasal Carriage Of Staphylococcus Aureus Among Healthy Schoolchildren And Its Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern, Ranjeeta, Sumati A. Hogade

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Invasive infections from

Staphylococcus aureus

are increasingly being encountered in healthy children. Nasal colonization of

S. aureus

is associated with increased risk for acquiring invasive disease. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and risk factors for

S. aureus

nasal colonization among a healthy pediatric population and to determine antibiotic susceptibilities of the

S. aureus

isolates.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Using a cross-sectional study design, a total of 468 children of age group 5–16 years from 15 different schools of urban Belgaum (Belagavi) located under Ramnagar Urban Health Centre of KLE University's Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, India, …

Assisted Reproduction Technology Comparison Of Clinical Outcomes Between Day 3 And Day 5 Embryo Transfers, Lukman Omotayo Omokanye, Lateefat O. Saadu, Abdulwaheed W. Olajide Olatinwo, Sikiru Abayomi Biliaminu, Kabir Adekunle Durowade, Abubakar A. Panti, Ganiyu Adekunle Salaudeen

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Embryo transfer (ET) is a critical step in

in vitro

fertilization (IVF). Selecting the day of transfer for achieving the desired outcomes has been a great challenge.

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aim of this study was to compare the pregnancy rates of day 3 and day 5 ET in assisted conception.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This is a longitudinal prospective study of 122 eligible patients that underwent assisted reproduction program in our facility. All patients had controlled ovarian hyperstimulation using antagonist protocol. Patients with four or more zygotes were randomly allocated on day 1 to either day 3 or 5 …

The Role Of Fundus Fluorescein Angiography In Classification And Diagnosis Of Macular Diseases A Hospital-Based Study, Sangameshwarayya Salimath, Shivanand B. Patil, Arvind L. Tenagi, Umesh Harakuni, S. C. Bubanale, B. K. Rekha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIMS AND OBJECTIVES:

The aims and objectives of this study is to assess the role of fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) in classification and diagnosis of macular diseases.

SETTING AND DESIGN:

This was an 1-year hospital-based study conducted at KLES, Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital, Belagavi, Karnataka.

METHODOLOGY:

The present study was conducted in the Department of Ophthalmology, KLES, Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi, on 66 participants from January 1

st

, 2016 to December 31

st

, 2016.

METHODS:

An 1-year hospital-based study was conducted on 66 patients who attended the outpatient department. A detailed history was …

Global Research Trends Of Literature In Sugar-Sweetened Beverages 2000–2016, Waleed M. Sweileh, Ansam F. Sawalha, Samah W. Al-Jabi, Saed H. Zyoud, Adham S. Abutaha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are commonly used. The objective of this study was to analyze the quantity and quality of published literature on SSBs and present the results in a bibliometric format.

METHODOLOGY:

Scopus database was used to retrieve documents from 2000 to 2015. Annual growth of publications, collaborations, geographic distribution, visualization and mapping of collaboration, author analysis, and top-cited articles will be presented and discussed.

RESULTS:

The total number of worldwide publications on SSBs was 3345, published in 27 subject areas. More than half (58.30%) of the SSB publications were within the area of medicine. The number of publications …

Comparison Of Effectiveness Of Silver Zeolite As An Antimicrobial Agent In Acrylic And Silicone Soft Liners In Complete Denture Patients An, Bishakha Singh, Mahantesh Bembalagi, Jyoti M. Nagmoti, Raghunath Patil, Abhijit Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Soft liners (SLs) are easily colonized and infected by

Candida

species and bacteria, leading to denture-induced stomatitis. Hence, it is essential that the SLs be taken care of. To serve such a purpose, antimicrobial zeolites have been incorporated. Limited

in vitro

evidence suggests that silver zeolite (SZ) is a potentially effective antimicrobial agent. Hence, this study aims to analyze and compare the antimicrobial effectiveness of SZ when added to two different types of SLs

in vivo

for 28 days in complete denture patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This study was undertaken to determine the efficacy of SZ as an antimicrobial …

Prevalence Of Sensorineural Hearing Loss Among Type-Ii Diabetes Mellitus Patients Attending Kles Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital And Mrc A Cross-Sectional Study, Aniruddh Tiwari, Ramesh S. Mudhol

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important healthcare concern in the modern world. This disease and its complications can affect virtually every system in the human body. A possible complication of DM is sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL).

AIM:

The current study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of SNHL among the patients of type-2 DM attending the hospital as well as to correlate the severity of hearing loss to the duration of diabetes and the glycosylated hemoglobin (HbA1c) levels. A total of 125 known cases of type-2 DM were included in the study.

METHODOLOGY:

For each patient, a detailed history was …

Anaerobic Bacteriological Profile Of Leukorrhea In Reproductive Age Group Women, G. S. Spurthi, Sharada C. Metgud, Metgud Shridevi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Leukorrhea is one of the most common complaints of women in their reproductive age group attending the OBG OPD and Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is its most common cause.

AIM:

of the study was to isolate and identify the anaerobic bacteria causing leukorrhea.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a cross sectional study conducted in a medical college and tertiary care hospital, on 250 married women in their reproductive age group attending the OBG OPD with complaints of leukorrhea. High vaginal swabs were collected from these women and BV was diagnosed using Amsel's clinical composite criteria. Anaerobic bacteria were isolated from …

To Evaluate The Effect Of Probiotics On The Prevalence Of Oral Candida Organisms In Denture Wearers An, Deepali Jagadeesh Rane, Ramesh Nayakar, Sheetal Harakuni, Raghunath Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

STATEMENT OF PROBLEM:

Candida

species are the major human fungal pathogens that cause both mucosal and deep-tissue infections. Fungal infections have been successfully treated by systemic antifungal agents for a very long time. The toxicity of available antifungals and resistance to these drugs are a concern; thus, the use of probiotics has emerged as an alternative therapeutic technique for treating

Candida

infections.

PURPOSE:

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of probiotics on the prevalence of oral

Candida

organisms in denture wearers with different age groups.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Sixty completely edentulous denture wearers were divided into …

Effect Of Uphill, Level, And Downhill Walking On Cardiovascular Parameters Among Young Adults, Samir Adhikari, Parwati P. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Uphill walking and downhill walking are the different forms of walking which causes cardiovascular changes in the body. By changing the gradient of the treadmill, we can change the severity of exercise by keeping the speed constant.

AIM:

This study aims to evaluate the cardiovascular changes during uphill, level, and downhill walking in young adults.

STUDY DESIGN:

This was an experimental study

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Twenty participants (15 males and 5 females) having normal body mass index were made to walk on the treadmill at different gradients of −15%, 0%, and +15% at a preferential speed for a constant …

Is Patient Modesty Being Honored Or Outraged In Clinical Practice? High Time To Introspect, Syed Esam Mahmood

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Ayurvedic Management Of A Case Report, Mahesh P. Savalagimath, Jyoti Rani, Santosh F. Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Vicharchika

(Eczema) is a type of

kshudrakustha

often encountered by Ayurvedic Dermatologists characterized with symptoms, namely,

kandu

(itching),

srava

(discharge),

Pidaka

(vesicles), and

Shyava varna

(discoloration).

Vicharchika

is often correlated to eczema based on the clinical presentations. No satisfactory treatment is available in contemporary medical practice except antihistamines and topical steroids. Main line of treatment for

vicharchika

in Ayurveda is

Shodhana

and

shaman oushadhis

. A patient approached to outpatient department with chief complaints of discharge, edema, and erythematous skin lesions with intense itching at the ankles and dorsum of both foot, dorsal aspect of the hands, and on cheeks …

A Randomized Controlled Trial To Evaluate The Efficacy Of Karpura Ghrita As A Topical Analgesic With Lignocaine Jelly 2% In Posthemorrhoidectomy Pain, Vivek Rajeshwar Shukla, Amruta Ashok Wali, Tajahmed Noorahmed Dongargaon

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Effective postoperative pain control is an essential component of the care of the surgical patient. Uncontrolled pain may cause restlessness and thereby delay in wound healing. Haemorrhoids are certainly one of the commonest ailments that afflict mankind. NSAID's have been traditionally been used to relieve pain after minor or major surgery. There are many modes of treating the local pain like by lignocaine Jelly2%, glycerine packing, diclofenac suppository which reduces the pain but they may bring delayed wound healing. The use of

Karpura-Ghrita

is mentioned in classics after

shastrakriya

for Pain (Vedana) management. Hence, this study is planned to …

Awareness Of Gestational Diabetes Mellitus Among Pregnant Women Attending A Tertiary Health Center, Vineeta Dhyani, Niranjana S. Mahantashetti, M. S. Ganachari, Sanjay Kambar, Vikrant Ghatnatti

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Awareness of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) among pregnant women is poor. However, increasing awareness may help in diagnosis and prevention of maternal and fetal complications. Hence, this study was aimed at evaluating the knowledge in diagnosed GDM pregnant women.

METHODOLOGY:

This cross-sectional study was conducted from October 2014 to March 2017. A total of 500 registered pregnant women diagnosed to have GDM residing within 5 km of the study area aged more than 18 years who were willing to participate in the study were enrolled in the study. The participants were provided with the questionnaire which was …

Vitamin B12 Insufficiency In Excess Folic Acid Downregulates Methylenetetrahydrofolate Reductase Gene And Increases Homocysteine, Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha, And Oxidative Stress In Hepatocytes, Tejas Shah, Kalpana Joshi, Sanjay Mishra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

Folate and Vitamin B12 (B12) are crucial for normal growth, development, and cellular functions. The aim of this study was to determine the effect of required and excess folic acid (FA) concentration and imbalance of FA and B12 caused due to folate fortification on hepatocytes health and function

in vitro

.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Human hepatocellular carcinoma (HepG2) cells were cultured in FA and B12 deficient media for 15 days and further were supplemented with required FA: (6 μM) and excess FA: (60 μM) individually and in combination with B12: (500 nM). We assessed HepG2 proliferation, viability, tumor necrosis …

Review Of Selected Herbal Phytoconstituents For Potential Melanoma Treatment, Bhaskar Kallappa Kurangi, Sunil Satyappa Jalalpure

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Malignant melanoma is the most aggressive form of skin cancer, with a high mortality rate. The current chemotherapies have a relatively low success rate due to the development of multidrug resistance and side effects. Hence, there is need of discovering new compounds that are safe and more effective against melanoma to improve the efficiency and to lower the treatment cost for cancer care. Melanoma chemoprevention with natural herbal phytoconstituents is an emerging strategy to prevent, cure, or treat melanoma. This review summarizes the latest research in melanoma chemoprevention and treatment using the herbal phytoconstituents. Relevant mechanisms involved in the pharmacological …