Indian Journal of Applied-Basic Medical Sciences

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Editor: Dr Janardan V Bhatt

ISSN: 0975-8917

Frequency: Semi-annual

Language: English

Published By: Basic Medical Sciences Forum

Peer-reviewed open access journal indexed in Index Medicus

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Motorcycle ambulance: a cheaper and faster alternative.
(2010-07) Patel , Faisalmohemed N; Ekkiswala , Maajid M
The article review feasibility of the Motorcycle Ambulance or “Medical Emergency Motorcycle”(MEM) as an Emergency Response vehicle for its operation in a country like India. We reviewed several works done on the subject internationally. Some of the results that came up from these studies are as follows: 1) Response times: In 63% of the 1,972 cases, MEM arrived before the other emergency vehicles. 2) Cost: The hourly cost of running the MEM was 29 Euro as compared to the 75 Euro for a car ambulance. 3) Safety: Of the 3,626 MEM calls, 12 non-fatal motorcycle falls were reported with 3 injuries. We have also tried and elucidate on some of the shortcomings including of safety concerns, patient privacy, engineering restrictions etc.
Breathing tests: a measure of the regulation of the maternal cardiovascular activity during pregnancy.
(2010-07) Bachlaus , Neeta
The study was the response to breathing test in 30 healthy pregnant volunteers in 20th to 29th weeks of singleton pregnancy with a mean of 25.2 gestational weeks. Deep breathing difference (DBD) was similar in both the groups. The heart rate variability was significantly lower in the second trimester of pregnancy reflected by the smaller standard deviation of R-R interval (SD R-R) during the quiet breathing test.
Prevalence of anemia in pregnancy.
(2010-07) nath, Vijay; Patil , Ramesh S; Jitendra, Jitendra; Patel , Abhishek
Mild degree of anaemia seen (49.18%), the type anaemia is Microcytic hypochromic anaemia (63.24%), which is mainly due to iron deficiency anaemia of nutritional anaemia. Multi gravida is seen (68.03%), minimum gravida 1 and maximum gravida 5. severe anaemia seen in multi gravida that is gravida 4 & 5. The knowledge about anaemia in pregnancy & its complications in the patients is very low (6.48%). And 94.59% of pregnant women in 3rd trimester attended the antenatal care 1st time. 48.64% of cases lie between the age group 18–24 years and shows early pregnancy. By all these conclusions, still more research are to be undertake in Raichur district, to prevent the complication of anaemia in the pregnant women's to have the healthy society.
Evolutionary difference of brain of male and female.
(2010-07) Bhatt , Janardan V
The difference between male and female brain is age old mystery. Recently CT,MRI and especially PET and fMRI and other brain mapping studies, it was found that the gender differences in brain were far from just expected. As the major difference between male and female is reproductive system,there is expected differences reproductive system in representation in brain.especially in hypothalamus and limbic system. The reviews the differences are beyond that due evolutionary functional role the gender play. The most signifying differences are in language and communication area i.e. Wernick’ and Braca’ areas of brain, Prefrontal lobe, inferior parietal lobules, Straight gyrus,amygdale, pain perception and oxytocin mediated stress responses. Though certain facts generate controversy more research will give better high light understanding the gender differences of brain structure and function.
A retrospective study of 5 years: organ phosphorous poisoning in Ahmedabad.
(2010-07) Zariwala, R C; Bhise, R S; Patel, D S; Solanki, A M; Bhatt, R J
Poisons are known to mankind since time immemorial. Of the various substances used for suicide in India, Organ phosphorous compounds form a significant group as observed by much workers. The study was aimed to generate a baseline data on the epidemiological factors contributing to the incidence and mortality due to O.P. Poisoning. So as to highlight the problem this requires planned and concentrated effort in dealing with it on a broader horizon. Since prevention is the only logical approach there is an urgent need to take appropriate steps to prevent loss of lives. The analysis of the data revealed that 65 cases of O.P. poisoning brought to the mortuary of Smt. NHL MMC, Ahmedabad for medico-legal autopsy, during 5 years period i.e. 1995 to 1999.The age group ranged between10 years to 40 years and above, with maximum incidence between 21–30 years and males outnumbering females. The main mode of poisoning was suicidal by ingestion.
Message of world health day 2010 campaign: 1000 cities, 1000 lives.
(2010-07) World Health Organization, Regional Office for South-East Asia
April 7 of each year marks the celebration of World Health Day. From its inception at the First Health Assembly in 1948 and since taking effect in 1950, the celebration has aimed to create awareness of a specific health theme to highlight a priority area of concern for the World Health Organization. This year, World Health Day focuses on urbanization and health, in recognition of the effect urbanization has on our collective health globally and for us all individually.
Yoga and Medical science.
(2010-07) Bhatt, Janardan V
Correlation of muscular fitness with intelligence in school children.
(2010-07) Kulkarni , S D; Kumar , Sushil; Amin , R A ; Pathak , N R ; Sharma , C S
The present study was carried out to correlate muscular fitness (as measured by Kraus-Weber Tests) in Indian school children with their intelligence quotient (as measured by Porteus Maze Test). These tools have been tried and tested successfully in previous studies, don't require sophisticated equipment and are easier to administer than traditional tests like EMG (for muscular fitness) and Wechsler Tests (for intelligence quotient). The present study found a significant positive correlation between intelligence quotient and muscular fitness. Failures in Kraus-Weber Tests tend to have a lower Intelligence Quotient and vice versa.
Immunoglobulins in liver diseases.
(2010-07) Shah , V N; Pathak , N R
Immunoglobulin are not produced in normal liver, but in chronic hepatic disease, they have been identified in the lymphoid and plasma cells infiltrating portal areas and parenchyma. It is reported that IgG appears to be the predominant Ig synthesized by mesenchymal cell in active chronic hepatitis and the IgM is the predominant Ig synthesized by lymphoid aggregates around the damaged bile ductules in primary bilary cirrhosis. In present study significant rise in the levels of IgA and IgM are observed in viral hepatitis patients.
Cervical rib.
(2010-07) Gupta, Sunita
Cervical rib is a supernumerary rib. It is one of the deformities of the musculoskeletal system. According to Terves and Keith, there is always a rudiment of a cervical rib in the fetus which usually disappears but in 1-2 %, it persists throughout life. Only a part of this percentage has symptoms. Genetic Factors may play a role. Clinical important: It causes pressure on brachial-plexus or subclavian artery. These structures are entrapped between the cervical rib and scaleneus muscle. There is positive Adson’s sign i.e. radial pulse is lost in the arm during abduction and external rotation of the shoulder. There is compression of brachial plexus which causes weakness of muscles of the hand near base of the thumb. This is known as THORACIC OULET SYNDROME. A supernumerary rib develops from anterior tubercle of cervical vertebra- like Meckel’s Diverticulum. Incidence 5 – 6 % .Mostly an incidental finding
Comparative study of effects of exercise and yoga on cardio-respiratory parameters.
(2010-07) Amin , Rajendra A; Kulkarni , Siddharth D; Pathak , Narendra R; Joshi , Sadhana
Both Physical exercises and yogasanas are accepted by people to remain fit. The present study is conducted to find out the efficacy of the practice in human beings by comparing the cardio-respiratory parameters with that of subjects not performing any of these two. 30 male age, height and weight matched subjects were selected in each group viz. Control, Exercise and Yoga groups. Their Cardio-respiratory parameters were taken and compared between the groups. The results showed decrease in Pulse rate, Systolic as well as Diastolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate in subjects of exercise and yoga groups compared to that of control group. Significant increase in Respiratory capacities, % of Forced expiratory volume in 1st second, Maximum expiratory pressure and Peak expiratory flow rate are seen in both the groups. The results showed reduction in Respiratory minute volume significantly more in yoga group compared to exercise group while increase in Inspiratory capacity is significantly more in exercise group compared to yoga group.
Analysis of lung functions in flour mills and ricemills workers.
(2010-07) Itagi , Vijayanath; Patel , M B ; Patil , Ramesh S
Aims: To study of the lung function tests in asymptomatic flour and rice mill workers and this study would be helpful in preventing longstanding harmful effects of such exposures and it is also useful for preventing environmental risks. Study Design: Cross – sectional study Material and Methods: The subject 207 asymptomatic healthy male is instructed to take maximal inspiration (to TLC) and he was connected to medspiror through the mouthpiece, after that nose clip is applied and the subject was asked to exhale forcefully into the medspiror as fast as possible. Statistical analysis: Statistical tests used like Student's ‘t’ test for two groups and ANOVA for multiple group comparisons. Results: Majority of lung function test parameters showed reduced levels in flour mill workers when compared to rice mill workers. However the difference was not statistically significant. Conclusion: It is concluded that flour dust and rice husk dust causes deterioration of pulmonary functions in subjects working at mills (flour and rice). The findings of this study recognized the role of grain dust (flour and rice) for a longer duration in decline of pulmonary function test among flour mills and rice mills workers.
Isometric hand grip test: a tool to evaluate autonomic sympathetic function in pregnancy.
(2010-07) Bachlaus , Neeta
The study is the response to isometric hand grip test in 30 healthy pregnant volunteers in 20th to 29th weeks of singleton pregnancy with a mean of 25.2 gestational weeks. The increase in both the systolic and diastolic blood pressure was significantly lower in the pregnant group than in the control group. Both groups showed similar heart rate responses to isometric hand grip stress.
Haematological parameters in Malaria.
(2010-07) Madiya , Ashish N; Pander , Kashmira B; Patel , Niranjan; Pathak , Narendra R; Hiryur , Premnath
Malaria accounts for majority of the cases of acute febrile illness with predominance of P.falciparum during the malaria transmission period. Alterations in hematological parameters in the form of anemia and thrombocytopenia are frequently encountered in malaria, especially P.falciparum malaria. Low hemoglobin value and thrombocytopenia increase the probability of malaria in cases of acute febrile illness. Platelet count below 150,000 cells/cu.mm in cases acute fever is single most important parameter indicative of malaria.
Serum lipoproteins in liver diseases.
(2010-07) Shah , Vrajeshwary N; Pathak , N R
Agarose gel electrophoresis is a rapid technique yielding dependable results than any other conventional older ones, more cases in shorter time can be conveniently studied using this technique. In cirrhosis and hepatitis patients the alpha lipoprotein and the pre beta lipoprotein are found to be lower than that of normal healthy subjects.
Deciduous dentition treated with puplotomy.
(2011-01) Patel , Neetaa
Early loss of decidous teeth can have an unfavorable effect upon the permanent dentition and the entire masticatory system. The majority of children today have little or no caries, and only in a small minority is the caries index high. In order to maximize the effectiveness of preventive measures, the dentist has a duty to determine the patient's caries risk and to introduce an effective individualized preventive program and early treatment
Cellular phones: are they really detrimental to health.
(2011-01) Patel , Sizan B; Patel , Mosam B ; Patel , Vani
With the increasing use of cell phones for the past decade or so, the harmful effects caused by the extensive use of cell phones have become a great concern. There has been intensive research completed on this topic which focuses particularly on brain tumors, cognitive impairment, sleep disturbances, male infertility, etc. However, to date, there hasn't been any conclusive results which support that cell phone usage causes potential health risks. Therefore, the goal of the following review is to provide a brief overview of the epidemiological studies which show that there isn't an association between cell phone usage and health risks.
Bilateral ovarian cyst.
(2011-01) Shah , Swati; Trivedi , B D; Shah , Kanan
Right renal artery re-implantation and supra-coeliac clamping in a supra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm.
(2011-01) Dinkar , S; Prajapati , D
Aim: We report the repair of a supra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm involving celiac axis with right renal artery reimplantation. Materials and Methods: A 35 year old woman presented with a supra-renal abdominal aortic aneurysm with maximum diameter of 6.7cm. The right renal artery originated from the aneurysm. The left kidney was smaller in size and left renal artery originated from the aneurysm. The aneurysm was repaired with a 18mm dacron tube graft. A patch containing the celiac axis was and re-anastomosed to the Dacron tube. The right renal artery was re-implanted into the tube graft separately. The total clamp time taken for all the anastomosis was 45 minutes including the total time of 35minutes for renal and mesenteric ischemia. Results: Patient had post-operative acidosis, hypothermia and transient rise in renal parameters and could be extubated on second post-operative day i.e. 48 hours after surgery. Postoperative renal Doppler showed good flow across right renal artery atnd left renal artery, without renal infarct. Patient was discharged with normal renal parametres on tenth post-operative day. patency. Conclusion: We conclude that renal artery reimplantation on supra-coeliac clamping of aorta is feasible during supra-renal abdominal aortic artery aneurysm repair with minimum morbidity and excellent
“Seroprevalence of transfusion associated hepatitis c virus (Hcv) in multi-transfused thalassemic children of the tertiary care hospital.”
(2011-01) Shah , Hetals ; Patel, Dishaa ; Panchal , Nilesh; Rajput , Anil; Shah , Urvesh; Vegad, Mahendra M
Aim: To know the seroprevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in Multi-transfused Thalassemic Children attending a tertiary care hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Material and Methods: Serum sample were tested by Enzyme Linked Immuno Sorbent Assay (ELISA) test for Anti HCV antibody from the thalassemic children over a period of 4 years from January 2006 to December 2009. Result: A total of 163 thalassemic children were tested for antibody of HCV. Out of these HCV antibodies were positive in 38 (23.31 %) patients. Conclusion: Prevalence of HCV infection among the thalassemic cases is much higher than the routine blood donors. in the light of this result a nationwide survey is recommended to confirm this pattern in the other areas and more sophisticated diagnostic tool should be employed to rule out window period of these Transfusion Associated infections.

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