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Indian Classical Music, Raaga As Music Therapy: Scope And Opportunities, Varun Malhotra, Samidha Vedabala, Sagar Khadanga, Anvesh Jallapally, Murlimanju Bv, Saikat Das, Amit Agrawal

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

The existing research on Indian classical music therapy faces several challenges that need attention for the field’s growth and credibility. Most studies rely on anecdotal evidence rather than rigorous scientific methodology, necessitating more controlled trials and longitudinal research. The rich diversity of ragas and talas in Indian classical music poses a challenge in standardizing their therapeutic application. Cultural sensitivity is crucial due to the deeply rooted nature of this therapy in Indian culture, and generalizing findings to diverse populations requires careful consideration. Music therapy is gaining recognition worldwide, with universities offering courses ranging from certificates to doctorates. Music therapy is …

Application Of Forensic Anthropology In Identification, Prateek Rastogi Dr.

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Identification is of paramount importance in medical as well as medicolegal field. Identification of living is required for settling civil and criminal disputes like marriage, inheritance, identifying the victim or accused of crimes. In dead, issues of identification assumes greater importance in decomposed, dismembered, mutilated or fragmentary remains. Proper identification in terms of age, race, gender, stature is must in such cases in order to progress further in investigations. Hence, research in forensic anthropology is a need of hour.

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Molecular Microbial Characterization, Kavitha S. Shettigar Dr.

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Meningitis causes significant morbidity and mortality in paediatrics and globally account for 180,000 deaths each year. In India, meningitis is the leading cause of mortality in children below five years of age and accounts to 22% of death. Current work is aimed to design a real time-PCR based method to identify and characterize the meningitis pathogens and provide an early, rapid and accurate diagnosis of meningitis as it carries high rate of mortality, especially with delay in diagnosis. In addition, our group is working on diabetic foot infection pathogens using molecular genotyping approaches of MLST, MLVA and ribosomal sequencing.

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Oral Health, Dentistry, Periodontology, Interrelation Between Periodontal Disease And Systemic Diseases, Diet And Periodontal Disease, Vijayendra Pandey Dr.

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There is increasing evidence that Periodontitis is related to a number of systemic diseases and it may be a risk factor for several chronic inflammatory diseases including cardiovascular disease, cerebrovascular disease , angina and myocardial infarction, adverse pregnancy outcomes, respiratory diseases and diabetes mellitus.

Resistin an adipokine found in adipose tissue and also released by inflammatory cells is associated with the upregulation of inflammatory process. Chronic low grade inflammation is emerging as a conceivable etiologic mechanism linking periodontitis and obesity.

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To assess whether obese individuals are at increased risk of severe periodontitis by comparing periodontal clinical parameters (GI, PI, …

Extracellular Vesicles, Stem Cells And Neurological Disorders, Dinesh Upadhya Dr.

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Extracellular vesicles, including exosomes and microvesicles, offer great opportunities for understanding biological mechanisms and diagnostic prospects for various disorders. Our laboratory explores the potential of extracellular vesicles from multiple sources for mechanistic studies and for therapeutic applications to various neurological disorders. The laboratory has a well-established facility for generating, isolating and characterizing extracellular vesicles and aims to bring these EVs to clinical applications.

The pathological alterations that manifest during early embryonic development due to inherited and acquired factors trigger various neurodevelopmental disorders, including epilepsy, neuronal migration disorders and neurocognitive dysfunctions. Our work also focuses on the potential use of stem …

Assessment Of School- Going Children For 2d’S And Adolescent Health Using Rbsk As A Screening Tool In East Singh Hum District Of Jharkhand -A Comparative Cross-Sectional Study, Khushboo Juneja

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Presently working on ICMR-STS project to assess the prevalence of 2D’s and adolescent health conditions and to determine the association between the various biosocial factors and health conditions among the school-going children. This study will throw light on the prevalence of 2D’s and adolescent health in our study area that would be able to fill in the gaps in literature for the same.

1. Shree T, Juneja K, Srivastava S, Mahajan H. Perceptions of Undergraduate Medical Students towards Online Learning in a Medical College in the National Capital Region (NCR), India: Medical Students Perceptions to Online Learning. Indian Journal of …

The Broad Field Of Active Research/ Specialization Is In The Areas Of Hypertension, Diabetes Mellitus And Ecg Interpretation By Nurses., Melita Sheilini Dr.

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Hypertension (HTN) is one of the common preventable noncommunicable diseases. Only 53–70% of individuals with HTN are estimated to be taking the medication as advised by their physicians. In 2008, an estimated 17.3 million people died from cardiovascular diseases, representing 30% of all global deaths. By 2020, an 11% rise in deaths due to cardiovascular diseases has been estimated in India, for which HTN is one of the major contributing factors. As per the World Health Organization report of World Hypertension Day 2017, it was estimated at the global level that of the people with HTN, only 57% are aware …

Language Development And Disorders, Sudhin Karuppali Dr.

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The field of language development and its disorders is a widely researched area in the field of speech-language pathology. However, language development in the Indian population is vaguely studied, probably because of the diversity of languages and cultures in this country. This has time and again resulted in difficulties in estimating the language levels of children with language impairments, consequently becoming challenging to prepare customized interventional plans. The lack of standardized language assessment tools has always been a concern in clinical practice. This lacuna in establishing accurate language levels has been observed in the adolescent population as well, which is …

A Rare Cause Of Recurrent Hypersomnia- Klein-Levin Syndrome, Mohammed Khalid, Tariq Karim Dr, Waqas Anwar Dr

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Recurrent episodes of severe hypersomnia coupled with cognitive and behavioral abnormalities like disorientation, apathy, derealization, compulsive eating and hypersexuality are hallmarks of unusual sleep disease known as Klein-Levin syndrome. We hereby discuss a 46-year-old gentleman who came with recurrent episode of loss of muscle tone, was diagnosed with Klein-Levin syndrome and responded well to medications.

Diagnostic Dilemma: Progressive Supranuclear Palsy With Parkinson’S Disease, Siddharth Tewari, Niharika Prasad

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Swallow tail sign is normally present in Substantia Nigra pars compacta due to the hyperintensity of nigrosome 1 containing cells on T2*/SWI sequences. Its absence is highly indicative of Parkinson’s disease.However, nigrostriatal dopaminergic degeneration is seen in progressive supranuclear palsy as well.It is important for neurologists and radiologists to assess the patient’s symptoms and signs to be able to provide the correct diagnosis,in view of further clinical management

Development And Validation Of A Focus Group Discussion Guide To Assess The Needs And Expectations Of Hypertensive Patients For Self Management Through Mobile Applications, Raksha Kamath

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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Design A Prototype And Test A Web-Based Online Request System For Appointment And Scheduling For Radiology Services In A Tertiary Care Hospital, Niveditha .

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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Development Of A Prototype Of Personalised Electronic Diabetes Diary For A Two-Way Communication Between Patients And Health Care Professionals, Ashika K Shetty

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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Developing And Testing Of A Machine Learning Predictive Model For The Early Detection Of Benign And Malignant Breast Lesions, Rinsy R

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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Awareness And Health Promotional Behaviour Regarding Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Tintu Benjamin

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

The study was conducted to assess the awareness and health promotional behaviour regarding non- alcoholic fatty liver disease among female population at risk . Methods: this non- experimental research study was conducted among 149 females under risk of developing Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. Data collection tools used were a risk assessment checklist, a questionnaire to assess the knowledge and a rating scale to assess the health promotional behaviour. Results: overall awareness regarding Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease among the risk population was average (47.69%).The reported health promotional behaviour regarding Non Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease was good (67.03%). There is …

Feto-Maternal Outcomes Of Pre-Eclampsia: A Retrospective Study, Linda Varghese, Neenumol Babu, Niya V.C

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Pre-eclampsia is a multisystem multifactorial disease unique to pregnancy with unknown aetiology which is characterized by blood pressure ≥140/90 mmHg after 20 weeks of gestation associated with proteinuria ≥300 mg/24- hour urine specimen. It complicates about 2-10% of pregnancies worldwide. Objectives: To determine the prevalence and evaluate feto-maternal outcomes of pre-eclampsia. Methods: This was a retrospective study conducted at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, (AIMS) Kochi from 1 August 2017 to 31 July 2018. This study was done by retrospective analysis of the delivery register (Labour room) and hospital medical records. Results: The prevalence of pre-eclampsia is 2.5% and …

Cardiovascular Disease Awareness Program On Risk Factors For Cardiovascular Disease Among Adolescents In Selected Schools, In New Delhi, Komal Kumari

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the main cause of mortality worldwide. The main risk factors include tobacco chewing/smoking, higher blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity, obesity, excessive alcohol use, age, sex, and heredity. Although CVDs commonly develop in middle age or later, risk factors are highly impacted by childhood practices that are continued into maturity. Knowledge gaps on CVD and its risk factors are major obstacles to effective prevention and treatment. Hence, a CVD awareness program was organized in order to educate adolescents about CVD and its risk factors. Objective: The objectives of the study were to identify students’ …

Determinants Of Nurse Turnover In Rural Primary Health Centres At Micro, Meso And Macro Levels Within The Health System Of Tamil Nadu, India: A Study Protocol, Ponnambily Chandy Ms, Bart Criel Dr, Lakshmi L Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Nurses play a critical role in delivering patient care services at the grassroots level. But, frequent nurse turnover in rural primary health centres (PHCs) becomes a barrier in achieving health goals in Tamil Nadu (TN), which is the highest populated state in South India. Objective: The study aims to identify the determinants of nurse turnover in rural PHCs and to inform the policy-making at micro, meso, and macro levels within the health system of Tamil Nadu, India. Methods: We will adopt an integrative qualitative design consisting of five phases. In phase 1, we will do a rapid literature review …

Assessment Of The Cleaning And Disinfection Practices Among Healthcare Workers In Intensive Care Units (Icus) Post-Patient Discharge, Tincy Varghese Ms, Radhika R. R Pai, Roseminu Varghese Mrs

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Patients being admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) pose a risk of developing common healthcare acquired infections. Healthcare workers (HCWs) must be well-equipped and knowledgeable to deliver effective cleaning and disinfection protocols to reduce the chances of hospital-acquired infections. Objective: This study aimed to assess the knowledge and practice of cleaning and disinfection after the discharge/death of patients among the HCWs in selected ICUs. Methods: A cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted in selected ICUs of a tertiary care hospital. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the participants which included 106 staff nurses and 47 housekeeping staff …

Cathodal Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (C-Tdcs) Primed Intermittent Theta Burst Stimulation (Itbs) Over Left Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex For Depression: A Case Report, Ashok Jammigumpula, Pn Abhiram, Vidyashree Ms, Abhishikta S. Naik, Sonia Shenoy, Samir Kumar Praharaj Dr

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

Newer treatment modalities such as non-invasive brain stimulation techniques including transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) are being studied for the treatment of depression. In this paper a patient is reported with treatment-resistant depression who responded to treatment with a novel cathodal tDCS primed intermittent theta burst stimulation (iTBS) protocol targeted at the left dorsolateral prefrontal cortex administered over five consecutive days. Possibly, the inhibitory effect of cathodal-tDCS facilitates the excitatory effects of iTBS by homeostatic metaplasticity and improves efficacy by reducing the inter-hemispheric imbalance in prefrontal cortex activity.

A Rare Presentation Of Pituitary Macroadenoma, Saumya Mittal

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

A 37 year old lady presented to the hospital with severe headache. The lady had prior episodes of headache that lasted for 1 to 2 days and was associated with nausea, vomiting, photophobia and phonophobia. She was on treatment for episodic migraine. However, this time she had a severe and worse headache which was not improving on her regular medications. She had associated diplopia that she noted initially and had ptosis at the time of presentation to the hospital as well. Lady had ptosis with medial rectus palsy, with normal size normal reaction of pupil. There was mild frontal sinus …

Clinical Experience During The Covid-19 Pandemic: Student Nurses Perspectives, Vinita Rosa Monis, Aksa Rajan David, Radhika R. R Pai, Linu Sara George

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Covid 19 pandemic spread in India has affected the teaching-learning aspects of academics. (Raja & Lakshmi Priya, 2022) 290 million students out of school due to COVID-19: UNESCO releases first global numbers and mobilizes response. (UNESCO, 2020) All educational institutions in the country were immediately shut down and all students were sent back to their respective homes as soon as the rise in covid 19 cases was detected (Mid-March 2020). (Tarkar, 2020) BSc Nursing program in India has compulsory requirements for completion of practical requirements before the course completion. (Nursing Council) Clinical postings were withheld during the peak of the …

Nicotine Dependence Among Housekeeping Staff Of Tertiary Care Centre Of Odisha, India, Nanda Kumar Paniyadi Assistant Professor, Sam Jose Clinical Instructor, Asha P. Shetty Professor- Cum-Principal, Mansi Bajaj Nursing Officer, Roshnalytton016@Gmail.Com, Prasadvrinda75@Gmail.Com, Madhubhuriya@Gmail.Com, Diptishamandal@Gmail.Com

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Tobacco intake associated with fitness dangers, morbidity, and mortality has been growing. The prevalence of tobacco use and nicotine dependence is very high among housekeeping staff compared to the general population. Nicotine dependence is one of the major public health problems in developing and developed countries. Very few studies are conducted on nicotine dependence among housekeeping staff in hospitals. Objectives: The objectives of the study are: to assess the nicotine dependence among housekeeping staff of AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, and to find the association between nicotine dependence and demographic characteristics such as age, gender, education, job experience, duration of use, age …

Assessment Of Exam Anxiety Level Among Students From Selected Educational Institutions With A View To Prepare A Self-Help Guide, Dr. Sunil Moothedath, Chithritha P J, Crislin Leen Mathew

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The determination and aim of education are to make all-round development of the human child. On the contrary to it, the real fact is that education alone is not capable of fulfilling all the aims of man in the modern age. The curriculum, teaching methodology, pattern of education, methods of discipline, teachers and teaching behaviour and methods of doing valuation, etc. also play a major role. There exists competition between the children as well as pressure from parents as well as from peers. In the present world, children do have different levels of anxiety before exams which may vary …

Effect Of Daily Tramadol Administration On Sperm Indices And Morphology Of Testes In Rabbits, Mathias A. Emokpae, Oluwakemi Femi-Idris, Blessing Onuyoh-Adaitire

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: Tramadol is an effective analgesic used in the treatment of mild to severe pains, but unregulated use may cause deleterious effects on the reproductive system of males. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate Method: the effect of graded doses and duration of Tramadol on sperm indices and histomorphology of testes in male rabbits. This is an experimental study of 24 male rabbits, divided into eight groups of three rabbits in each group. The rabbits were administered 10, 15, and 20 mg/kg daily doses of Tramadol intramuscularly for 15 and 30 days while F and G received …

Formulations And Evaluation Of Mucoadhesive Buccal Tablets Of Anti-Histamine Drug Using Natural Polymers, Shardor Ambarish Ghalappa Shardor Mr, Siddramappa Basavaraj Shirsand Dr, Shailashri Siddramappa Shirsand Mrs, Chandrakant C. Patil Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Introduction: The present investigation highlights the formulation of buccoadhesive tablets of Ketotifen fumarate, a second-generation H1-antihistamine and mast cell stabilizer. The properties of Ketotifen may contribute to its antiallergic activity. Method: The mucoadhesive buccal tablets of Ketotifen fumarate were prepared by direct compression method using natural polymers like sodium alginate, xanthan gum, karaya gum, and gaur gum along with carbopol 934P in different ratios. Ethyl cellulose is used as a backing layer to promote the unidirectional flow of drugs in the buccal region. Results: After examining the flow properties of the powder blends the results were found to be within …

Vanishing Twins Syndrome (Vts) - A Case Report, Meena Konsam Ms, Sonia R. B D'Souza Dr, Samir Kumar Praharaj Dr, Shyamala G Dr

Manipal Journal of Nursing and Health Sciences

Vanishing twin’s syndrome refers to the death of one of the co-twin foetus(es) during the early antenatal period. The cause of vanishing twins is unknown and most cases occur with in-vitro fertilization (IVF) conception. Transvaginal ultrasonography helps to detect lost twins during the early trimester. The complications that may arise among neonates born to women with a known history of vanishing twin syndrome are low birth weight and low Apgar score at birth.

A Neonatal Surgeon’S Concern – Review On Neonatal Gastric Perforation, Anoush Sardesai Sadat, Mahisha Virdiana, Raj Parag Gohil, Sundeep Payyanur Thotan, Ranjani Rammohan

Manipal Journal of Medical Sciences

NGP is an uncommon phenomenon that requires skilled tackling and apt management. The pathology itself is multifactorial with prematurity as a significant risk factor. NGP may present with marked abdominal distention, respiratory distress, vomiting, failure to feed, and lethargy. The diagnosis of a pneumoperitoneum can be made by plain abdominal radiographs and management usually includes an emergency laparotomy with gastrorrhaphy. Percutaneous drainage has also shown good results and may be considered in those patients who cannot be taken up for surgery. LBW and prematurity are known to affect the prognosis and it is important to have an eagle’s eye to …

The Influence Of Blue Light On Melatonin Levels, Nagarathna .

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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A Narrative Review On The Diagnostic Ability Of Dry Eye Questionnaires, Shonal D'Souza

Manipal College of Health Professions, Manipal Theses and Dissertations

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