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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 …

An Unusual Case Of Bell's Palsy (, Swarnima Mishra, Abhay Kumar Prajapati, Vithal G. Huddar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Ardita vata presenting with palsy of one side of the face is akin to Bell's palsy or acute idiopathic lower motor neuron facial palsy. This is characterized by sudden-onset paralysis or weakness of the muscles to one side of the face controlled by the facial nerve. Bell's palsy is an idiopathic, presumed immune-mediated phenomenon, possibly with an infection as the inciting event. In contemporary science, administration of steroids is the treatment of choice for complete facial palsy. A 17-year-old boy diagnosed with Ardita vata due to chronic ear infection was treated with Karpasasthyadi taila Nasya and oral Ayurvedic medicines along …

Hyperreactio Luteinalis A Clinical Dilemma, Seema R. Balasubramaniam, Vishrabdha R. Pawar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Hyperreactio luteinalis (HL) is a pregnancy-associated benign condition with bilateral, rarely unilateral, ovarian enlargement caused by the presence of multiple cystic follicles secondary to β-human chorionic gonadotropin stimulation. Here, we report the case of a 24-year-old second gravida with a singleton pregnancy, with pregnancy-induced hypertension, who presented to the casualty with the chief complaints of headache and dizziness. The patient was later referred to the department of obstetrics and gynecology for further evaluation. On ultrasonography, a single live intrauterine pregnancy of 21-week gestation and bilateral enlarged cystic ovaries were revealed. With a clinical suspicion of ovarian tumor, bilateral oophorectomy was …

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 …

Milker's Nodule, Snehal Balvant Lunge, Bhavana Doshi, B. S. Manjunathswamy, Shashikala Mudgal

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

Milker's nodule is caused by a cylindrical parapoxvirus that is most commonly endemic in cattle. It affects those in close contact with animals harboring the virus. We report a 30-year-old female, milkmaid who presented with painful raised lesions over the right hand of 8-day duration. No lymphadenopathy was noted. Skin biopsy revealed epidermal hyperkeratosis, parakeratosis, and acanthosis with dense inflammatory infiltrate in the papillary dermis. The patient was treated with a course of antibiotics for the secondary infection, as there was no specific treatment for the same.

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 …

Moisture, Carbohydrate, Protein, Fat, Calcium, And Zinc Content In Finger, Foxtail, Pearl, And Proso Millets, Kn Shankaramurthy, Manjunath S. Somannavar

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Millets are a group of variable small seeded grass, widely grown around the world as cereals crop. The finger millet had more moisture and calcium content. Whereas, fat content was least when compared to three other different millets. Foxtail millets had more protein content, pearl millets had more zinc and proso millets had more carbohydrate and fat content.

AIM:

To determine the proximate constituent and micronutrient content of finger millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet and proso millet.

OBJECTIVES:

To analyse the moisture, carbohydrate, fat, and protein content of finger millet, foxtail millet, pearl millet, proso millet by standard methods …

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 …

Derivation Of A New Formula For The Estimation Of Low-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol, Ravish Huchegowda, Rajani Kumawat, Binita Goswami, Pramod Lali, Srinivas H. Gowda

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDLc) is a well-known surrogate marker to assess the cardiovascular health and risk of atherosclerosis. Due to the feasibility of calculating the LDLc from the estimated values of other subfractions of cholesterol, it has been commonly applied in resource-limited settings. However, calculated LDLc presents with a significant bias, probably due to the lack of relevance of equation in the local population.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 200 samples were assessed for serum lipid profile by automated method. Parallelly, based on the values of subfractions of cholesterol obtained, an equation was derived using polynomial multiregression analysis. …

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 …

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 …

Gene Therapy For Childhood Neuromuscular And Neurodegenerative Disorders An Update, Prateek Kumar Panda

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The central nervous system is a rather complex site for gene therapy as it contains neurons, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes, and they have discrete and intricate interconnections between them, establishing a delicate balance. However, with significant advances in scientific technology and development of new viral vectors, now, gene therapy has a greater promise for pediatric neurological disorders, especially for certain neurodegenerative diseases, which still remains to be invincible by other pharmacological modalities. Adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector is the predominant vector used for gene therapy currently. Gene editing therapy using antisense oligonucleotides has been successfully implemented in neuromuscular diseases such as dystrophinopathy …

Patient Safety, R. B. Nerli, Shridhar C. Ghagane

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

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.

A Rare Variety Of Pulmonary Blastoma A Case Report And Review Of Literature, Mahmood Dhahir Al-Mendalawi

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.

Role Of Curriculum Committee In The Planning, Implementation, And Evaluation Of Integrated Teaching In Medical Education In India, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

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 …

Comparative Effect Of Foam Roller And M A Randomized Control Trial, Tanvi Pathania, Anil R. Muragod

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

The joints become stiffer and less flexible as we tend to age. Hamstring muscle is one of the common muscles found to be tight in an individual and is the potential cause for low back issues altering the lumbopelvic rhythm in them. Various studies have compared numerous techniques to see which technique is best for increasing joint range of motion. However, there is dearth of literature on use of foam roller and M2T blade on hamstring tightness in elderly. In this study, we have compared the effect of static stretching, foam roller, and M2T blade on hamstring tightness in elderly …

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 …

Prevalence Of Vitamin D Deficiency In Patients With Acute Exacerbations Of Bronchial Asthma A One-Year Hospital-Based Cross-Sectional Study, Srinija Kummaraganti, Gajanan S. Gaude

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Bronchial asthma is one of the most common chronic diseases. In India, bronchial asthma has 66% frequency of reported exacerbations. Vitamin D has action on pro-inflammatory mediators and smooth muscle function and proliferation, which has a direct relevance for lung function in asthma. This study was done to investigate the prevalence of Vitamin D deficiency in patients presenting with asthma exacerbations and to assess the correlation between decreased levels and various indicators of severity of exacerbations.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

A total of 118 participants of whom 93 patients had acute exacerbations of bronchial asthma were included in …

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. …

Impact Of Refractive Error Correction On Mental And Visual Development In Children With Global Developmental Delay, K. S. Smitha, V. D. Patil, Mahesh D. Kamate, Madhav Prabhu, Umesh Harakuni, O. P. Rakshitha

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

PURPOSE:

The purpose of the present study is to evaluate visual acuity and refractive status in children with global developmental delay (GDD) and to study the effect of early correction of refractive errors on vision and developmental quotient (DQ).

METHODS:

In this case series data with pre–post design, 100 consecutive children from 1 to 5 years of age diagnosed with GDD attending the child development clinic and referred to ophthalmology were evaluated for ocular complaints, status of visual acuity, and type of refractive error. Glasses were prescribed on the basis of cycloplegic retinoscopy. Etiological diagnosis and DQ were documented. Follow-up …

Quantification Of Mast Cells In Reactive Oral Lesions – A Clue To The Morphologic Diversity, Saurabh Shekar, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

OBJECTIVE:

Inflammatory fibrous hyperplasia (IFH), pyogenic granuloma (PG), peripheral ossifying fibroma (POF), and peripheral giant cell granuloma (PGCG) are common oral soft-tissue reactive lesions that correspond to excessive connective tissue proliferation as a reaction to trauma or irritational factors local to the oral cavity. These lesions have specific differences in their histopathologic appearances and behavior in spite of having common etiologic factors. Mast cells (MCs) are immune-regulatory cells that have an important role to play in oral inflammation and have also been associated with tissue remodeling and fibrosis in various disorders.

METHODOLOGY:

MCs were stained with toluidine blue in cases …

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 …