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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 …

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

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Burnout Among Healthcare Professionals Is It A Cause For Concern?, Punnya V. Angadi

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

Role Of Feedback And Mentoring In Programmatic Assessment, Saurabh Rambiharilal Shrivastava, Prateek Saurabh Shrivastava

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

No abstract provided.

The Diagnostic Value Of The Combination Of Clinical Tests For The Diagnosis Of Supraspinatus Tendon Tears, Sameer Haveri, R. B. Uppin, Kiran Patil

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

CONTEXT:

A large number of special tests have been described to examine the shoulder. It is unknown which combination of clinical tests might be optimal for the diagnosis of rotator cuff tears.

AIMS OF OUR STUDY:

To estimate the diagnostic accuracy of history and clinical tests and to find out which combination of clinical tests is best in diagnosing supraspinatus tendon tears.

SETTINGS AND DESIGN:

Diagnostic test accuracy study.

METHODOLOGY:

One hundred and thirty-four patients with shoulder pain were evaluated with history-taking and clinical tests and magnetic resonance imaging of the shoulder.

STATISTICAL ANALYSES:

Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative …

Effect Of Follow-Up Home-Based Oromotor Stimulation On Breastfeeding Performance In Preterm Low-Birth-Weight Infants A Randomized Control Trial, Pushkar Topkar, Deepa Metgud, Vishwanath Machakanur

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

In preterm neonates, feeding problems are recognized as a challenging issue. Immaturity of the oromotor system, inability to generate a suck-swallow-breath pattern, and poor motor development are few factors contributing to feeding difficulties. Oromotor stimulation is one of the various techniques used to enhance breastfeeding in infants which is frequently given in hospitals. However, the effect of oromotor stimulation is given as a home-based program has not been studied.

OBJECTIVE:

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of home-based oromotor stimulation on weight, sucking frequency, duration of transition from spoon-feeding to breastfeeding, and Latch breastfeeding assessment …

Effect Of A Structured Exercise Program On Pain And Quality Of Life In Adult Females With Cyclic Mastalgia An Experimental Study, Samruddhi Shashikant Barve, Arati Mahishale

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

Cyclic Mastalgia is defined as breast pain before the onset of menstruation. It may be experienced unilaterally or bilaterally and is often associated with tenderness. Pain usually subsides spontaneously but it re-occurs with subsequent menstrual cycles.

METHODOLOGY:

A total sample of 29 females were recruited for the study based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The outcome measures used were Visual Analogue Scale, RAND SF-36 questionnaire and Pressure Algometer. Pre intervention scores were recorded and an exercise programme was administered to the subjects, 3 times per week for 4 weeks. Post intervention outcome measures were recorded.

RESULTS:

The results …

Recurrent Vesicovaginal Fistula Our Experience, R. B. Nerli, Abhijit Musale, Shridhar C. Ghagane, Sushant Deole, Shivayogi E. Neelagund, Murigendra B. Hiremath, Neeraj S. Dixit

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

INTRODUCTION:

One of the major complications of vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) surgery is recurrent fistula formation. A repeat repair is undertaken after resolution of the inflammatory response to the initial procedure. We report our experience with recurrent VVF managed at our center.

MATERIALS AND METHODS:

We retrospectively reviewed the inpatient/outpatient case records of all women who underwent repair of recurrent VVF at our center. The age of the patient at initial presentation of VVF, cause of VVF, and site, size, position, and type of repair were noted.

RESULTS:

During the study period from January 2000 to December 2016, a total of …

Clinicomicrobial Assessment Of Urinary Tract Infections In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Mallikarjun S. Karishetti, Hussain Basha Shaik

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) encompass a wide array of infections, accounting for a vast number of community as well as hospital-acquired infections. This study was undertaken to evaluate the changing clinical presentations and risk factors of UTIs and the etiological agents in complicated and uncomplicated UTIs.

METHODOLOGY:

This 1-year cross-sectional study was comprised of 500 patients with signs and symptoms of UTI and/or with UTI confirmed by urine culture in the admitted in the Department of Medicine and Nephrology, KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital and Medical Research Centre, Belagavi.

RESULTS:

Most of the patients (59.00%) of the …

Clinical Pharmacist Assessment In Monitoring And Resolving The Adverse Drug Reaction In Bipolar Disorder Patients A Prospective, Observational Study At Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital, Parihar Ashish Singh, S. Ganachari Madiwalayya, V. Tekkalaki Bheemsain

Indian Journal of Health Sciences and Biomedical Research KLEU

BACKGROUND:

Adverse drug reaction (ADR) is a noxious, unintended effect of the drug which may occur due to pharmacotherapy of the disease. Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental illness represented by mania, depression and cyclic episode. The treatment of Bipolar disorder is lifelong. Hence, there are increased chances of ADRs.

METHODOLOGY:

An observational, prospective study was performed on 286 patients, to identify, monitor, and resolve the ADR with bipolar disorder patients. The patients aged 18–65 years of either gender or diagnosed with bipolar disorder were enrolled in the study. Patient-related data had been collected from the patient record; probability of …