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Item Comparative evaluation of rapid diagnostic test and real-time PCR in clinically suspected malaria(Mrs Dipika Charan of MedScience (India) Publications, 2023-04) Jatav, K; Shah, H; Singh, L; K, R; Chaudhary, D.Background: India represents 3% related to the global malaria problem. Early diagnosis and treatment that are complete alongside preventive measures are modalities essential to managing the situation. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) that are malaria that is real-time be used to obtain an exceedingly really very early diagnosis in acutely febrile customers. Aims and Objectives: This study aims to gauge the effectiveness of RDT bloodstream that is utilized entire from clients clinically suspected of malaria and compare it with real-time PCR. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study is observationally done and made up of 158 patients admitted to Index Hospital, Indore, having a serious illness that is febrile and medical suspicion of malaria. RDT for malaria antigen and PCR that are real-time done in the bloodstream that is whole examples depending on kit guidelines. Results: There exists a difference that is significant the nice and examples which are negative by both techniques. RT-PCR is diagnostic PCR that is real-time RDT has been good in 62 (44%) clients, whereas, real-time PCR detected the parasite in 136 (91%) customers. RDT was in reality negative for malaria antigen in 16 (12.8%) consumers, in whom RT-PCR was good. RDT failed to identify Plasmodium falciparum antigen in RT-PCR samples that can be good. RT-PCR indicates basic greater sensitiveness (82.4–95% CI 79.2–84.5%) in diagnosing malaria set alongside the quick test is an antigen. The sensitiveness of RT-PCR in detecting P. falciparum had been also high (74.2%, 95% CI 71.4–77.2). This has greater specificity than RDT in detecting P. falciparum disease (91.3%, 95% CI 89.4–95.4) in detecting P. falciparum than RDT. Conclusion: RT-PCR has better efficacy to look for the presence of malaria parasites in acutely clients being febrile remain undiscovered by RDT. Therefore, it might be helpful for the verification of diagnoses and studies which are epidemiological.Item Determination of severity of premenstrual syndrome among vegetarian and non-vegetarian women(Mrs Dipika Charan of MedScience (India) Publications, 2023-01) Ghosh, S; K, R; Ragothaman, PS; Vashishtha, S.Background: Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is a condition that most women experience during the luteal phase of their menstrual cycle. It usually abates at the commencement of the periods. During this period, apart from physical discomfort, some women experience psychological and behavioral changes as well, which can disturb their lives. Various studies have been conducted on PMS and its effect on an individual with respect to body mass index and exercise, but very few studies are available on the association of diet with PMS. Therefore, we are evaluating the relationship between dietary pattern and PMS morbidity. Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the prevalence of PMS and its severity in different age groups of women and compare its association with vegetarians and non-vegetarians. Materials and Methods: This is a cross-sectional study conducted among the staff and students of East Point College of Medical Sciences and Research Center. Data were collected using a well formulated, structured, and pre-tested questionnaire, which had questions on diet patterns and PMS symptoms. Results: PMS was found to be more prevalent in young women (18–25 years) (57%) compared to older women (26–49 years) (43%), and the symptoms were slightly more severe among vegetarians (9%), compared to non-vegetarians (5%). There was no correlation between severity and body mass index. Conclusion: PMS is one of the most common gynecological complaints in young women. Although PMS is not a serious disorder, it can definitely change the quality of life for many women and affect their mental health and productivity. Creating awareness among young adolescents to lead a healthy lifestyle with changes in their diet and physical activity can improve the condition.Item Effects of age, gender, and anthropometric measurements on simple visual and auditory reaction time in healthy Indian adults(Mrs Dipika Charan of MedScience (India) Publications, 2022-01) K, R; Ghosh, S; C, N.Background: Reaction time (RT) is the time interval between the application of a stimulus and voluntary motor response. Both visual and auditory RT reflect the cognitive function of an individual specially in spatial skills. Aims and Objective: This study aims to find the correlation between age, gender, and anthropometric measurements on simple visual and auditory RT. Material and Methods: One hundred healthy volunteers of both the genders (males 52 and females 48) aged between 18 and 50 years were recruited. RT is the elapsed time between the presentation of a stimulus and the subsequent behavioral response to occur. Subjects were presented with red light and 1000 Hz tone sound stimuli for both the genders. In RT there is coordination between the sensory and motor system occurs. The height, weight, waist circumference, and waist–hip ratio (WHR) were measured to observe the effects of these measurements on visual reaction time (VRT) and auditory reaction time (ART). Results: Statistical analysis of the data by one-way ANOVA with post hoc by Turkey HSD test was found significant with age, gender, and other anthropometric measurements WHR, BSA, and waist circumference) with P-value of 0.027, 0.067; 0.001, 0.125 and BMI 0.135 and 0.200; WHR 0.086 and 0.043; 0.050 and 0.064, respectively. Conclusion: As hypothesis suggests when BMI is increased, there is a significant increase in RT. The VRT and ART both are increased in female than male. RT increases as the age increases especially after 40 years. Objective: The objective of the study was to find the correlation between age, gender, and anthropometric measurements on simple visual and auditory RT.Item Perceptions Of Digital Medical Education Among Post Graduate Medical Students: Mixed Method Survey In Covid 19 Situation(Association of Health Professionals and Health Educators, 2021-07) Telkar, A; K, R; Nigudgi, S; Ghooli, S.Background:Digital health literacy and digital skills should become prerequisite competencies for health professionals to facilitate the implementation and leverage the potential of digital technologies to improve health. The primary objective of our study was to investigate perceptions of medical students on the role of online teaching in facilitating medical education during the COVID-19 pandemic. Material And Methods:A cross-sectional study wasconducted at the national level using both offline and online (mixed) survey for a period of 3 months (Dec -Feb2020) with a self-administered questionnaire devised on the basis of a literature search “on current online teaching methods following the Covid-19 pandemic situation”among the Post Graduate medical students. Result:Our Study response s consisted of post graduate medical students (n=398) across Indiaamong them 29.9% agreed to that online teaching is helpful during covid-19 situation. Some of the barriers includeexperience, mode of accessing, tools used, internet facilities, availability of Audio-visual aids, user friendlinessof soft-ware. Conclusion:During Covid -19 pandemic online lectures provided a sustainable method of teaching-learning.Some of the facilitators in our study include web learning teaching mode, feasibility of class timing, easy grabbing of information, able to answer during online exam or class.