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Should The Ayush Doctors Be Underutilized At Subhealth Centers Under Ayushman Bharat While They Prove Effective At Higher Facilities Under National Health Mission?, Janmejaya Samal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AYUSH systems of medicine are the six different indigenous systems of medicine prevalent and practiced in India. Postindependence, these individualized and healer-based systems got government patronization and legal support and converted into medical systems and evolved with time to the present form. From being the department of Indian Systems of Medicine in March 1995 to the Department of AYUSH in 2003 and most recently the ministry of AYUSH in 2014, these systems of medicine have evolved continuously with the growing need of time. With the initiation of National Rural Health Mission in 2005 under the scheme of mainstreaming of AYUSH …

Acute Kidney Injury In Patients With Covid-19, R. B. Nerli, Manas Sharma, Shridhar C. Ghagane, Pulkit Gupta, Shashank D. Patil, M. Shubhashree, Murigendra B. Hiremath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

An outbreak of a coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was noted in December 2019, affecting Wuhan city, Hubei Province, in China. It soon spread to other areas across the world. It is well known that the diffuse alveolar damage and acute respiratory failure caused by the coronavirus remain the main features; however, the involvement of other organs is also noted. In this review, we have attempted to determine the prevalence of acute kidney injury (AKI) in patients with COVID-19.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We conducted a literature search for relevant research papers published till April 25, 2020, using the electronic Google …

Safety Of Health-Care Workers During Covid-19 Times, R. B. Nerli, Shridhar C. Ghagane

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Ensuring Adoption Of Healthy Lifestyles To Minimize The Risk Of Development Of Dementia, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Utilization Of Accredited Social Health Activists In The Community-Based Assessment Of Noncommunicable Diseases Experiences From A Tribal District Of Chhattisgarh, Janmejaya Samal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Menopause Status And Its Determinants In Rural North Karnataka, Sudhirgouda H. Patil, Naresh K. Tyagi, Jang B. Prasad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Perimenopause symptoms need attention of health.care providers and public health personnel to enable the appropriate healthcare, including improving psychological makeup and for planning for further studies. Hence, the study was undertaken with an objective to study the menopause along with factors affecting the quality of life.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A cross.sectional study has been carried out to investigate the factors affecting/related with perimenopausal symptoms, during February to July 2016, using proportional to population size inverse cluster sampling. The present study was conducted covering 712 women of age 40-55 years, comprised of 550 menopause, 40 surgical induced menopause and 122 …

Comparison Of Effectiveness For, Barkha Shivkumar Tiwari, Anil V. Ankola, Roopali M. Sankeshwari, Pratibha Patil, Bhargava R. Kashyap, Uday B. Bolmal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM OF THE STUDY:

The present study was undertaken to compare the effectiveness for two mouthrinses

Stevia

and chlorhexidine (CHX) on plaque and gingival scores among 12–15-year-old government school children in Belagavi city.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This was a triple-blind randomized controlled field trial which was crossover in design. The study included 70 children aged 12–15 years from two randomly selected government schools in Belagavi city. The study was divided into two phases: each phase lasted for 7 days separated by a washout period of 21 days in between them. Each group was subjected to both the interventions in a …

Prevalence Of Obesity Among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients In Urban Areas Of Belagavi, Jambulingam Vasanthakumar, Sanjay Kambar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Diabetes is a major disease burden in India, and we are home to the second largest number of diabetes cases in the world with currently over 72 million cases of diabetes. The reported prevalence of obesity in type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) was 60%–90%. Obesity and overweight pose a major risk for chronic diseases and are considered to be a strong risk factor for the development of T2DM.

AIMS:

The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of obesity among T2DM patients.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

This community-based cross-sectional study was conducted among T2DM patients residing in areas …

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 …

Rickettsial Disease Existence In India Resurgence In Outbreaks With The Advent Of 20, Abha Sharma, Bibhabati Mishra

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Rickettsial infections are both one of the oldest and recently recognized reemerging zoonotic infections. Misdiagnosis and underreporting of rickettsial infections are significant public health problems leading to extensive investigations in patients with fever of unknown origin, thus contributing to economic burden on families. We review the situation of rickettsial outbreaks in India with the advent of the 20

th

century. We did a PubMed and Google search for literature available for rickettsial outbreaks in India. Literature was searched for outbreaks that were reported before the year 2000 and after the year 2000. The data were compiled and tabulated for comparative …

Special Issue, Harpreet Kour, Punnya Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Authors' Response, Anita Teli, Vanishree Jabannavar, Isabella Adorno, G. Sai Gayatri, Fillipos Lampis, Parwati Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Is Metabolic Syndrome Truly Prevailing Among 1, Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

A Mishap Of “Odd Characters” Disposed As Tormenting Obsessional Ruminations In The Psyche Of An Adolescent Boy The Etiological Design And Empirical Consideration As Per, Govardhan Belaguli, Suhas Kumar Shetty

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The present case vignette is on etiology of obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD) in an 18-year-old boy who had developed the symptoms of apprehension with obsessive thoughts (fear of odd numbers, being a victim of any bad events) since 3 years. His complaints were manifested since his parents met with a road traffic accident. His psyche had “believed” that, because of his absence at the time of the incident and due to odd characters (which were alleged as contributor subsequent to that accident), the “mishap had occurred.” His beliefs had manifested as with the influence of “these causes – a bad event …

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 …

Comparative Evaluation Of Retention And Antibacterial Efficacy Of Compomer And Glass Hybrid Bulk Fill Restorative Material As A Conservative Adhesive Restoration In Children With Mixed Dentition An, Madhura V. Mundada, Shivayogi M. Hugar, Seema Hallikerimath, Chandrashekhar M. Badkar, Rucha Davalbhakta, Sanjana P. Soneta

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

AIM:

The aim of the study is to compare and evaluate the retention and antibacterial efficacy of Compomer and Glass Hybrid Bulk Fill restorative material as a conservative adhesive restoration in children with mixed dentition.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

Sixty children of age 6–12 years with mixed dentition were selected and divided into Group I – Compomer and Group II – Glass Hybrid Bulk Fill. After thorough oral prophylaxis and baseline collection of saliva, restorative treatment was carried out using the two materials. Retention of the material and salivary

Streptococcus mutans

count (CFU/ml of saliva) was estimated at 1 month and …

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 …

Multiple Renal Arteries In Kidney Transplantation, Rajendra B. Nerli, K. Shankar, Shridhar C. Ghagane, Neeraj S. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Kidney transplantation has become the preferred renal replacement therapy for patients suffering from end-stage renal disease. Today, the results of kidney transplantation have improved enormously due to advances in organ harvesting, organ preservation, surgical techniques, and last but not least immunosuppressive regimens. Renal transplantation is more cost-effective than hemodialysis and provides better quality of life. The success story of transplantation has led to significant demand for organs, which is not met by the current supply of donors be it living or deceased. Besides augmentation of the number of living kidney donation, the lack of organs is partially compensated by extended …

Bio-Medical Waste Disposal In India From Paper To Practice, What Has Been Effected, S. Ramesh Kumar, N. Venkata Abinaya, Alaga Venkatesan, Mohan Natrajan

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Bio-medical waste (BMW) disposal is a very important but challenging task. Health-care waste contains potentially harmful microorganisms, which can infect hospital patients, health workers, and the general public. Exposure to hazardous health-care waste can result in disease or injury. The Government of India has been laying down rules, namely, Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling) Rules, in 1998, The draft of Bio-Medical Waste (Management and Handling Rules 2011,), and recently Bio-Medical Waste Management Rules, 2016. Evidence from different parts of India show that the knowledge on BMW disposal among health-care personnel is low, and the practice of the same is not …

Time For A Serious Research Implementation Of The Hypotheses In Ancient Ayurveda Literatures A Call From A Roller Coaster Ride, Govardhan Belaguli

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Improvising The Audacity Of Case Report Suggestions For Developing Guidelines While Reporting Anatomical Variations, V. Dinesh Kumar, R. Rajprasath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Estimation Of Prevalence Of Metabolic Syndrome Among 1, Anita Teli, Vanishree Jabannavar, Isabella Adorno, G. Sai Gayatri, Fillipos Lampis, Parwati Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Metabolic syndrome is a growing concern as it predisposes to cardiovascular comorbidities and type 2 diabetes mellitus. Medical students lead fairly sedentary lifestyle. Early detection of metabolic syndrome and follow-up would help in preventing complications. The objective of the study was to determine the prevalence of metabolic syndrome in healthy medical students of JN Medical College and to compare the prevalence among male and female students.

METHODOLOGY:

A cross-sectional observational study was conducted from January 2018 to July 2018 involving 120 students, of which 67 (55.83%) were female and 53 male (44.17%). The study was conducted using the criteria …

The Prevalence Of Hypocalcemia In Children With Dengue Infection A 1-Year Cross-Sectional Study, Anshika Rajendra Singh, D. K. Dnyanesh

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

According to WHO, Dengue is fast emerging pandemic-prone viral disease affecting mainly urban poor areas in tropical and subtropical countries. One of the important electrolyte disturbance documented in critical phase of severe dengue is hypocalcaemia. Hypocalcaemia is seen in cases with severe dengue and has been claimed to be linked with the immune response and severity of infection.

OBJECTIVES:

To study the prevalence of hypocalcaemia in children suffering from dengue infection. To study the association between the degree of hypocalcaemia and the severity of the illness.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

This study was a one year cross sectional study, conducted …

A Community-Based Cross-Sectional Study About Knowledge, Attitude, And Practices Of Food Safety Measures Among Urban Households, Shilpa Reddy Ganta, Deepti M. Kadeangadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to assess knowledge, attitude, and practices of food safety measures among urban households of Belagavi using the World Health Organization (WHO) “Five keys for food safety.”

MATERIALS AND METHODOLOGY:

A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2017, to December 31, 2017 among 400 women aged above 18 years who were involved in food preparation at urban households in the field practice area of Ashok Nagar, Belagavi, Karnataka, India. Data were collected using pretested and predesigned questionnaire based on the WHO five keys for food safety. Households were selected based on systematic …

Prescribing Patterns Of Virechana Karma In Terms Of Shuddhi Lakshana, Shawan Barik, Buduru Sreenivasa Prasad

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

The widespread use of various drugs in a single procedure and the increasing recognition of

Shuddhi

achieved as per the classics to provide the best result have stimulated interest in the manner in which physicians prescribe drugs. The main sources of this information can be found at the institutional-level like hospitals. These sources reveal a varied prescribing patterns in terms of drugs used for

Snehapana

, drugs used for

Sarvanga abhyanga

, and also in terms of drug selection for

Virechana karma

. It also reveals the pattern in the selection of dose and the duration of the treatment …

Knowledge And Perceptions Of Mothers Of Under-Five Children Attending A Tertiary Care Hospital About Childhood Diarrhea A Cross-Sectional Study, Dipak Kumar Dhar, Nilratan Majumder

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

Diarrhea is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children. The incidence of diarrhea has remained almost unchanged over the years, highlighting the scope of prevention. A mother is the primary caregiver of a child. Her perceptions and knowledge of a disease determine her care-seeking behavior and health of the child by extension.

AIM:

The aim of the present study was to assess the level of knowledge of mothers about different aspects of childhood diarrhea.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

A hospital-based, descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of Paediatrics, Agartala Government Medical College and G. …

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 …

Maternal Mental Health And Its Influence On Infant Growth And Development A Systematic Review Of Observational Studies In South And East Asia, Shubhashree Venkatesh, J. Vindhya, Anita Nath

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Maternal mental stress during pregnancy is an important public health concern. There is strong evidence from the Western world to support the presence of a significant association between maternal stress in pregnancy and adverse outcomes in the offspring. There are fewer studies from the South and East regions of Asia. The search was conducted according to the PRISMA criteria. Databases which included NCBI PubMed, Scopus, and Embase were used to search for relevant studies according to the eligibility criteria. Most of the studies have shown a significant relation between stress, depression, and anxiety during various stages of pregnancy with delayed …

Pediatric Renal Transplants, R. B. Nerli, Shridhar C. Ghagane

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.