- G. P. S. Dhillon
- D. S. Sidhu
- B. Singh
- M. V. Durai
- P. K. Ralhan
- R. Sharma
- S. Chauhan
- P. C. Pandey
- D. C. Karnatak
- B. K. Bhartari
- Bakhshish Singh
- I. P. Pradhan
- C. M. Shah
- H. K. Kamannavar
- V. Chandra
- Basant Singh
- L. D. Kapoor
- Rajbans Dayal
- M. Nagar
- H. S. Bhadoria
- H. Singh
- Pratibha Sharma
- N. Mathur
- P. Bhatnagar
- M. Sogani
- P. Singh
- A. Abhishek
- B. Raj
- K. Singh
- R. Shrivastava
- C. Rajak
- P. Indurkar
- A. P. Patel
- C. Chakrabarti
- J. D. Patel
- S. Ray
- R. Chanda
- K. Dukhu
- U. R. Singh
- P. C. Kol
- A. K. Jha
- D. Mathur
- M. Nijhawan
- P. Agarwal
- V. Goyal
- S. Soni
- S. Chhabra
- S. K. Juneja
- P. Tandon
- R. Mahajan
- S. Kaushal
- A. Ranjan
- A. K. Dubey
- R. R. Singh
- R. Srivastava
- M. Indurkar
- V. Pandey
- B. R. Sen
- R. Athawale
- S. Ghadge
- S. Shahi
- Sanjay Arora
- Sumitra Arora
- Divya Sahni
- M. Sehgal
- D. S. Srivastava
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Singh, A.
- Genetic Variation among Open Pollinated Progenies of Melia azedarach under Nursery and Field Conditions
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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 1 (2009), Pagination: 84-88Abstract
The present study was conducted at Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab) by raising 11 progenies of plus trees of Melia azedarach under nursery and field conditions. The differences among progenies for collar diameter and plant height were significant at nursery stage. The plant height and diameter at age of 1, 3.5, 5 and 7 year also varied significantly among progenies. The heritability was observed to be medium for diameter (40.76 to 85.08 %) and height (52.07 to 76.25 %). The genetic gain and variation coefficients for diameter were also relatively higher under field conditions. The results indicated good potential for improvement for growth traits by collecting seeds from plus trees or seed orchards.Keywords
Melia azedarach, Genetic Variation, Open Pollinated Progeny, Heritability, GeneticGain, Selection
- Nutrient Harvest through Pruned Material and whole Tree in Populus deltoides Based Agrisilviculture Systems in Central Punjab
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Indian Forester, Vol 135, No 12 (2009), Pagination: 1716-1723Abstract
The study was carried out at farmers fields to quantify nutrient harvest through biomass of pruned material of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 year old plantations and whole tree of Populus deltoides Bartr. (Poplar). The pruned biomass was 327.4, 426.96, 986.27, 1,234.91 and 1,558.59 kg ha-1 at 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 year old plantations respectively. The total biomass of branches, main stem and ischolar_main of poplar at exploitable age was 48,96, 89,144, 94,040 and 12,280 kg/ha, respectively. Nutrient concentration was increased from basal segment to terminal segment of pruned braches and decreased with size of the branches. The nutrient harvest through pruned biomass was 46.32 kg ha-1 N, 6.92 kg ha-1 P and 19.93 kg ha-1 K whereas nutrient loss through whole tree was 652.8 kg ha-1, 75.84 kg ha-1 P and 719.84 kg ha-1 K. As the nutrient is exceeded than annual return, additional doses of fertilizers may be required to maintain soil fertility and productivity of the system.Keywords
Nutrient Harvest, Populus deltoides, Agri-Silviculture System, Punjab- Melampsora Larici-populina on Poplars in India and its Control in Nursery
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Indian Forester, Vol 122, No 11 (1996), Pagination: 1062-1067Abstract
Melampsora larici-populina, an internationally known damaging foliar rust of poplars, has been dealt with in detail with regard to its current status in the country as an immigrant pathogen of concern, taxonomy, damage and control in the nursery. Foliar application of Bayleton (0.08%) has been found to be most effective in controlling the rust infection.- Effect of Different Types and Times of Mulching on the Success and Economics of Afforestation in Semi-arid Ravinous Tract of Gujarat
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Indian Forester, Vol 103, No 2 (1977), Pagination: 120-128Abstract
An experiment comprising of six treatments based on combination of three types and two times of mulching and four replications was conducted during 1967-1972 at the Soil Conservation Researeh Station, Vasad (Gujarat) to study their effect on comparative success and cost of afforestaion in a semi-arid ravinous tract. The results show that clod mulching (Soil hoeing without pulverisation and spreading clods on the surface in one meter diameter around plants) in post-monsoon period (October) gave significantly better height and diameter growth of khair (Acacia cateshu) plants as compared to grass mulching or the usual weeding and hoeing. Clod mulching in October also gave higher survival % of the plants and was overall cheaper in cost than the prevalent practice of weeding and hoeing.- Rainfall Erosivity Analysis of Soil Conservation Research Centre, Vasad (Gujarat)
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Indian Forester, Vol 102, No 2 (1976), Pagination: 126-132Abstract
Sixteen years of rainfall data of self recording raingauge available at Soil Conservation Research Demonstration and Training Centre, Vasad (Gujarat) have been analysed with regard to its erosivity. Average annual erosivity indicated in the form or EI30 and KE>25 mm was found as 519.3 and 7509.EI30 values have been discussed on weekly basis for the months of June, July, August and September in relation to hazards responsible for soil erosion.- Variation in the Solasonine Content of Fruits of S. khasianum at Different Stages of Development in Lucknow
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Indian Forester, Vol 96, No 5 (1970), Pagination: 352-360Abstract
Solanum khasianum Clarke, grown during July 1968 to May 1969 at N.B.G. Lucknow shows the development of maximum solasonine content in fruits when the plants are 9 to 10 weeks old by which time fruits change the colour from green to yellow. There is a sharp decline in the Solasonine contents if the fruits are allowed to mature beyond the yellow colour stage. Observations on flower to fruit development have also been recorded.- Point Rainfall Analysis Of Soil Conservation Research Centre, Vasad (Gujarat)
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Indian Forester, Vol 98, No 9 (1972), Pagination: 513-519Abstract
Fourteen years rainfall data of self recording raingauge available at Soil Conservation Research Demonstration and Training Centre, Vasad have been analysed and discussed in this paper. Average annual rainfall at Vasad is 826 mm with average number of forty rainy days. It has been found that over 97 per cent of rainfall is received in the months from June to September. Probability and frequency analysis of the rainfall data have also been done and are reported for tentative use.- An Osteometric Analysis of Adult Human Femurs
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1 Department of Anatomy, Chirayu medical College and Hospital, Bhopal, IN
2 Department of Anatomy, University College of Medical Sciences, Shahdara, New Delhi, IN
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vol 7, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 21-24Abstract
Femoral anthropometry among different populations reveals a great amount of variation as they are likely to be affected by racial variations in diet, heredity, climate and other geographical factors related to life style. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the osteometry of the femur, to use the obtained osteometric data for estimation of bilateral differences between the right and the left bones and compare the obtained values with the previous available data. Hundred femurs (50 Right and 50 Left) obtained from the Anatomy Department of University College of Medical College and Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital was studied. The total length of the right and left femurs was measured with the help of an osteometric board. The circumference, sagittal and transverse diameters of the femur at the upper, lower and middle third of the shaft was measured. The mean maximum length of the femur was 429.95± 21.7mm and 434.29± 23.4mm on the right and left bones respectively. The mean circumference of the upper third of the shaft was 80.31± 6.3mm and 80.93± 4.7mm on the right and left femurs. The mean middle shaft circumference was measured to be 79.09± 6.3mm and 77.78± 6.8mm whereas the mean circumference in the lower third of the shaft was 89.39± 8.0mm and 90.04± 8.6mm on the right and left femurs respectively. The mean transverse diameter of upper third of the shaft was 27.18± 2.1mm and 26.88 ±1.9mm whereas the mean sagittal diameter was measured to be 23.53± 2.6mm and 23.02± 2.7mm on right and left sides respectively. The mean transverse diameter in the middle of the shaft was 24.63± 2.1mm and 23.83± 1.7mm and the mean sagittal diameter was 25.99± 2.2mm and 25.26± 2.5mm in right and left femora respectively. The mean transverse diameter was 29.43± 3.59mm and 30.03± 4.22mm and the mean sagittal diameter was 26.83± 2.28mm and 26.60± 3.43mm in the lower third of the shaft in right and left femora respectively. Obtained data was statistically analyzed and compared with the available data.Keywords
Femur,Maximum length,Sagittal diameter,Transverse diameter,CircumferenceReferences
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- Rainfall Probability Analysis and Crop Planning for Chambal Region of Madhya Pradesh
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1 College of Agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya,Gwalior M.P., IN
2 College of Agriculture, Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vishwa Vidyalaya, Gwalior M.P., IN
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International Journal of Agricultural Engineering, Vol 6, No 1 (2013), Pagination: 236–239Abstract
Daily rainfall data of 29 years (1981-2009) recorded at RVSKVV, Zonal Agricultural Research Station Morena, Madhya Pradesh was examined for long term averages of annual, seasonal, monthly, and weekly rainfall and its temporal variability. Co-efficient of variation of 27.1 per cent indicated that the annual rainfall was more or less stable over the years. The season-wise per cent contribution of annual rainfall was 3.7, 7.9 and 88.4 per cent of summer, Rabi and Kharif seasons, respectively. With in the rainy season, August was the highest rainfall contributing month (33.4%) followed by July (28.9%) mean weakly, precipitation amount and its assurance reaches the peak (>50mm/week) during 26th SMW (Standard Meteorological Week) to 38th SMW and again declined thereafter. The earliest onset of rainy season occurred in 24th SMW. The normal onset of rainy season was observed as 26th SMW with CV of 5.8 per cent. There is an ample scope for rain water harvesting from July to September which can be utilized as crop saving irrigation as well as pre-sowing irrigation for succeeding Rabi crops which are generally sown on residual soil moistureKeywords
Rainfall Pattern, Probability Analysis, Crop Planning- Use of Short Term Microbial Bioassays to Evaluate Toxicity of Hospital Wastewaters
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1 Department of Zoology, University of Rajasthan, Jaipur 302004, Rajasthan, IN
2 Department of Life Sciences, International College for Girls, Jaipur 302020, Rajasthan, IN
3 Department of Biotechnology, Jaipur Engineering College and Research Centre, Jaipur 302022, Rajasthan, IN
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Journal of Environment and Sociobiology, Vol 10, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 121-132Abstract
Microorganisms perform several processes on the earth, many of which are of critical importance. Heterotrophic microbes are very much helpful in wastewater treatment. Wastewater is one of the main issues in the context of environmental pollution. The concern becomes more intense if the wastewater comes from health care industry as hospital effluents are heavily loaded with pathogenic microorganisms, pharmaceuticals partially metabolized, radioactive elements and other toxic chemical substances, such as, antitumor agents, antibiotics and organohalogen compounds. Indeed, some of the substances found in wastewaters are genotoxic and are suspected to be a possible cause of cancer. Besides treatment of wastewater, microorganisms also perform a chief task in monitoring the toxicity of wastewaters prior to treatment as well as after treatment. Hence, through this review the authors intend to draw attention on the evaluation of possible biological toxicity and mutagenicity of hospital wastewaters using biological assays. A range of toxicity and genotoxicity bioassays has been developed to establish the toxicity level of wastewater against different organisms, such as, bacteria, algae, plants, invertebrates, fish and mammals. Problems with standardization of the organisms, requirements for special equipment and skilled operators, long duration of the assay, lack of reproducibility and crucially, sacrificing a great number of animals (in case of animal bioassays) are the major disadvantages associated with animal and plant bioassays. Therefore, evaluation of biological effects using short term microbial bioassays (a rapid, simple, sensitive and cost effective method) seems to be relevant tool for assessing the mutagenic potential and health hazard caused by hazardous effluents (as from hospitals) to human beings and other higher aquatic and terrestrial organisms, upto a considerable extent.Keywords
Short Term Microbial Bioassays, Biological Toxicity, Genotoxicity.- Drugs Prescribing Pattern in A Tertiary Care Hospital in Central India - Madhya Pradesh in Years 2013- 14
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1 Department of Pharmacology, IN
2 Department of Physiology, IN
3 PG. 3rd Year Student, Department of Pharmacology, S.s. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
4 PG.2nd Year Student, Integral Institute of Medical Science&research, Lucknow, UP., IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 67, No 11 (2014), Pagination: 674-680Abstract
Irrational prescription of drugs is a common occurrence in clinical practice. The aim of the study is to assess the prescription pattern of drugs at the Outpatient Department of a tertiary care SGM Hospital, Central India, Madhya Pradesh. 3587 prescriptions were randomly collected from OPDs departments and were analysed according to the WHO/INRUD indicators. Results of this study show that the maximum patients - 43.57% attending OPD belonged to 33-42 age group, and maximum - 34.54% prescriptions were from the Department of Medicine. Nutritional supplements (25.83%), NSAIDs (25.43%), antibiotics (22.19%) and GIT drugs (18.75%) were the most commonly prescribed groups. Maximum (96.88%) drugs were prescribed by generic names. The average number of drugs per prescriptions was 3.11, most (36.71 %) of the prescriptions had 4 drugs, injectable drugs were used in 8.83% prescriptions, while fixed dose combinations were used in 33.43% prescriptions. Prescription rationality in this study is poor in terms of polypharmacy, and excessive use of nutritional supplements.Keywords
Drugs, Prescriptions, Rational / Irrational, WHO, Polypharmacy- Frequency and Distribution of ABO and Rh (Factor) Blood Groups Among Medical Students of Central India, Rewa, Madhya Pradesh
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1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
3 Department of Medicine, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (Mp) - 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 19-23Abstract
This study was conducted in the department of Physiology at S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP with the aim to determine the frequency and distribution of "A, B, AB, O and Rh" blood groups among medical students and link them to blood groups related diseases. Students were enrolled between December 2012 and March 2013. A total 223 students were enrolled; blood samples were collected by finger prick method. A drop of anti-sera A, B, and anti D were added to a drop of blood on clean and fresh glass slides and mixed well with glass rod. Of these 223 students, 137 were males and 86 were females. Result shows that blood group B was the most predominant (39.46%) followed by O (29.59%), A (20.62%) and AB (10.31%). Of them 95.06% were Rh positive blood group. Group B was the commonest blood group in both male and female students 37.95% and 41.86% respectively; Rh group (antigen) was positive (+ve) in 93.43% of males and 97.67% females. In this study we concluded that group 'B' is the commonest blood groups among both male (37.95%) and female (41.86%) medical students.Keywords
Blood groups, ABO, Rhesus factor, Medical Students.- Oxidative Stress and Homocysteine in Non-Vitamin-Supplemented Vegetarian Pregnant and Pre-Eclamptic Women - A Pilot Study
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1 Department of Biochemistry, Smt N. H. L. Municipal Medical College & K M Post Graduate Institute, Ahmedabad, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 67, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 94-98Abstract
Oxidative stress has been implicated in the aetio-pathogenesis of pre-eclampsia. At the same time, homocysteine (tHcy) is found to be offending factor for vascular pathology causing pre-eclampsia. Vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine are metabolically closely related. On the other hand, peri-conceptional nutritional status influences the vitamin B12&folic acid level which further affect the homocysteine level and thus may affect pregnancy outcome. Maternal nutrition is one of the chief factors leading to vitamin deficiency. Ahmedabad being a city predominantly inhabited by vegetarians, its population is at higher risk of vitamin B12 deficiency. But no systematic study has been done in Ahmedabad to know whether Vit. B12, folic acid and homocysteine levels influence pregnancy and also to study the effect of oxidative stress on homocysteine. To know this, a study was planned to know total homocysteine level and its correlation in pre-eclampsia and normotensive pregnant women and also to know its relation with oxidative stress. Vitamin B12, folic acid and homocysteine were measured in all the subjects using fluorescence polarised immunoassay in AxSym Immunochemistry analyser in 60 non-vitamin-supplemented vegetarian pregnant women. Vitamin levels were within normal limits but on lower side of normalcy. Malondialdehyde (MDA) was measured by the method described by Randox and it was found positively correlated with pre-eclampsia. Homocysteine level was higher among pre-eclampsia patients. So it can be said that the oxidative stress affects homocysteine level which may further have an effect on pre-eclampsia. From the findings of the present study it can be concluded that measurement of these biochemical parameters in ante-natal care are useful for further management and prevention of complication of pregnancy like pre-eclampsia.Keywords
Oxidative Stress, Homocysteine, Pregnancy, Pre-Eclampsia, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid.- Why People do not Donate Blood? A Descriptive Study from an Urban Slum in India
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1 Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, IN
2 Dept of Community Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College, Solapur Road, Pune - 40, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 6 (2015), Pagination: 73-75Abstract
No abstract.Keywords
Blood Donors, Blood Donation, Barriers.- Menstrual Pattern and Common Menstrual Abnormalities in the High School Girls in Underdeveloped District (Rewa) of Madhya Pradesh: a Cross Sectional Study in School Girls at Central India
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1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
2 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, MP, IN
3 Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneshwar, (Orissa), IN
4 Head, Department of Physiology, Institute of Medical Sciences Bhubaneshwar, (Orissa), IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 8 (2015), Pagination: 43-48Abstract
Menstrual disorders may affect the life of adolescents and young adult women, and may sometimes cause serious problems. The patterns of menstrual cycles were analysed for association with age of menarche, prevalence of menstrual irregularity, dysmenorrhoea, prolonged menstrual bleeding, and effect of menstrual disorders, especially dysmenorrhoea, on social activities and school attendance among the female students.Methods: A total of 149 students were randomly selected and asked to complete the anonymous questionnaire of 27 items.
Results: The mean age of the participants was 15.66 ± 0.96 years ranging from 14 to 17 years; mean menarche age was 12.81 ± 1.09 years with a range of 9-16 years. The duration between two periods and the menstrual flow were 27.7 ± 2.5 days and 5.8 ± 1.4 days, respectively. The prevalence of scanty bleeding, menorrhagia\hypermenorrhoea, oligomenorrhoea, metrorrhagia, and dysmenorrhoea were 26.10%, 12.08%, 10.06%, 5.36% and 52.34%, respectively. Approximately 3.81% of dysmenorrhoeic subjects had severe dysmenorrhoea; dysmenorrhoea affected school concentration in 25.49%, sports participation in 39.59%, social withdrawal in 31.54% and school absenteeism in 20.80%. Most common symptoms of dysmenorrhoea was abdominal cramps 81.81%, others are 38.96% backache, 24.67%, headache, 33.76% fatigue, 7.79% diarrhea, 6.49% vomiting and 31.16% abdominal bloating were reported.
Conclusion: The prevalence of menstrual abnormality and dysmenorrhoea was high, and most adolescents have inappropriate and insufficient information about menstrual problems. Hence, an education programme is needed at the end of primary school about menarche and menstruation.
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Menstruation, Menstrual Disorders, Premenstrual-Symptoms, Dysmenorrhoea.- Frequencies of ABO and Rh (D) Blood Groups in Central Region of India: Madhya Pradesh
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1 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
2 Department of Pharmacotogy, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
3 Department of Pathology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
4 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College Rewa, MP, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 66, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 91-94Abstract
Objectives: This study was carried to find out the trend of biood group (ABO and Rh) distribution among central Indian population of Madhya Pradesh. Methodology: Data were collected from department of Blood bank and Pathology of SS Medical College and associated SGM Hospital Rewa, over 1 year period; total 16209 (12295 male and 3914 female) subjects of both genders includes Voluntary donors and recipient patients attending the hospital. Results: Group B (36.52%) was the most and AB (4.93%) was the least prevalent blood group in this study, followed in order by B (36.52%) > 0 (33.24) > A (24.29%) > AB (4.93%). Rhesus antigen was positive in 97.52% and negative only in 2.47% population. The maximum 1.12% of Rhesus negative was found in blood group 0 and minimum 0.024% in AB group. Conclusion: The distribution of blood group varies from race to race. B was the most common group, 0 was the second commonest blood group after B and AB was the least common blood group in both Rh (D) positive and negative subjects in this study. The result of this study should be implicated in blood banks regarding the higher needs of certain blood groups and improve their functional status.Keywords
ABO, Blood Groups, Rhesus-Factor.- The Clinical and Microbiological Study of Patients with Pyodermas
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1 Department of Skin & V.D. Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 9 (2015), Pagination: 32-36Abstract
No Abstract.- Inclusion Cyst in a Neonate
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1 Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sevagram - 442102, Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 9 (2015), Pagination: 42-43Abstract
No Abstract.- Still Fighting against Tropical Diseases in the 21st Century! Dengue - A Concern during Pregnancy Especially in Working Women
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1 Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
2 Department of Medicine, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
3 Department of Pulmonary Medicine, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
4 Department of Pharmacology, DMC&H, Ludhiana, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 68, No 12 (2015), Pagination: 31-34Abstract
Dengue is one of the most prevalent mosquito born infection worldwide. Dengue fever is a viral disease spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which bites during daylight hours. The disease is common in tropic and subtropic regions and is often confused with malaria. With the increased rate of adult dengue fever victims, the number of infected pregnant women has also increased. Severe dengue illness during pregnancy is associated with major adverse outcome of maternal deaths, perinatal deaths, preterm births and haemorrhage during labour. In case of infection close to term, there is a risk of vertical transmission. Hence the knowledge of its diagnosis and timely management is of vital importance. Dengue infection can present four different clinical syndromes: undifferentiated fever, classical dengue fever, dengue haemorrhagic fever and dengue shock syndrome. The effects of dengue fever on pregnancy have not been researched thoroughly, so comprehensive data is not available. It is advisable for pregnant women to avoid travelling to areas where dengue fever is common, such as the Caribbean, Central America and south-central Asia. If travel is necessary, pregnant women should take measures to reduce the risk of mosquito bites. To avoid being bitten by a dengue fever carrying mosquito, women should wear long pants and long sleeves, and stay away from standing water and use mosquito nets while sleeping. The working women are more at risk at their work places, due to mosquito presence and there may be no mosquito repellents used, stagnant water in coolers, their uniforms etc.
We report our experience of three years (2010-2012) of managing pregnancy complicated by dengue.
- Seasonal Changes in Certain Physical Characteristics of Human Seminal Plasma in Relation to ABO-system of Blood Group
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1 Reprod. Physiol. & Biochem. Lab, RG Deptt. of Zoology (H.D. Jain College Campus) V.K.S.U. - Ara-802 301, IN
2 Department of Zoology, GNM College, Parasathuan 821 109, IN
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Journal of Endocrinology and Reproduction, Vol 7, No 1&2 (2003), Pagination: 91-91Abstract
Human Seminal plasma is the nongemetic portion of an ejaculate at the time of insemination which acts as a fluid for the transport of male gamates in the female reproductive tract by acting as a buffered medium. It contains nutrients for spermatozoa in a species specific volume and density. Seminal quality is a classic index for male fertility. Earlier reports indicates that antibodies of the ABO-system of blood group affect the human spermatozoal metabolism.- Comparative Study on the Dermatoglyphic Pattern among Diabetic (Type-2) and Non-Diabetic Adults in North Indian Population
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1 Department of Anatomy, IIMS & R, Hospital, Integral University, Lucknow (UP), IN
2 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) - 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 69, No 10 (2016), Pagination: 11-14Abstract
Dermatoglyphics is the study of epidermal ridges and their configurations. Its appearance in individuals is genetically determined. As the diabetes mellitus also was a genetic background, one can assume that there might be certain dermatoglyphic findings specific to diabetic patients. Aims & objectives: Aim of the study is to determine the dermatoglyphic patterns and their co-relation in Type 2 diabetes mellitus in North Indian population. Material&Methods: This study was conducted in Department of Anatomy, IIMS &R, Hospital, Lucknow. 100 diabetic subjects were enrolled as test group and 150 non-diabetic healthy subjects were enrolled as control group from a healthy population. To record the fingertip patterns, Modified Purvis-Smith ink method was applied. Results: In both diabetic males and females WHORLS are most common (p≤0.000, Extremely Significant) in both right (52.07% males; 53.19% females) and left (51.32% males; 51.48% females) hands. However in non -diabetic both males and females; LOOPS are most common (Extremely Significant, p≤0.000) in both right (61.19% males; 66.67% females) and left hand. (56.90% males; 66.06% females) Conclusion: In our study, the whorls are most common pattern in both right and left hands of male as well as female diabetic subjects. Loops are most common pattern in both right and left hands, in males as well as females in non-diabetic subjects.Keywords
Dermatoglyphics, Diabetes Mellitus, Finger Tip, Adults.References
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- Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reaction (CADR): An Overview
Authors
1 Department of Pharmacology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
2 Department of Physiology, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
3 Department of Anatomy, Sukh Sagar. Medical College & Hospital, Jabalpur, MP, IN
4 Department of Medicine, S.S. Medical College, Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
5 Department of Ayurveda Rewa, (MP) – 486001, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 70, No 1 (2017), Pagination: 11-15Abstract
Aims and Objectives: Aim of this prospective, hospital based study is to determine the pattern of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (ADR). Material and methods: The study was conducted in the department of Pharmacology and department of Medicine, at SS Medical College and associated SGM Hospital, Rewa, MP from Oct 2014 to Sept 2015; total 130 cases were enrolled with suspected ADRs. Results: In this study maximum (25%) patients belonged to 18-25 years of age group. Mean (± SD) age of these patients was 34.84 ± 20.99 years. The skin and mucous membrane are most commonly (52.29%) affected organ system with suspected ADRs followed by central nervous system (9.19%) and gastrointestinal system (8.62%). Among the cutaneous ADRs; 51.64% were skin rashes followed by 29.67% pruritus, 5.49% oral ulcers, 3.29% Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS), 2.19% bullous eruption, 2.19% lips swelling, 2.19% toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN), 1.09% oral candidiasis, 1.09% red man syndrome and 1.09% hair changes. Of these ADRs; 82.41%were associated with use of antimicrobials followed by 14.28% NSAIDs. Amongst AMAs 20.97% ADRs were associated with fluoroquinolones, 18.68% with cephalosporin, 10.98% with penicillin and 5.49% with sulphonamide. Conclusions: In this study, skin and mucous membrane is most commonly (52.29%) affected organ system; skin rashes and pruritus are the most common cutaneous ADRs and majority of cases were associated with use of fluoroquinolones and cephalosporins AMAs.Keywords
Cutaneous Adverse Drug Reactions (CADR), Exanthematous Drug Eruptions, Antimicrobial Agents (AMAs), Fluoroquinolones.References
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- Design and Evaluation of Buccoadhesive Microspheres for Smoking Cessation
Authors
1 C.U.Shah College of Pharmacy, S.N.D.T Women’s University, Juhu Campus, Mumbai-400 049, IN
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Research Journal of Pharmaceutical Dosage Form and Technology, Vol 2, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 90-95Abstract
The present research work was designed with an aim to develop and evaluate buccoadhesive microspheres by cross linking method and determine the suitability of the formulation in nicotine replacement therapy. The developed microspheres were evaluated for various physicochemical parameters like appearance, particle size distribution, DSC studies, angle of repose, drug content, mucoadhesion time, in vitro release behaviour and ex vivo drug permeation through porcine buccal mucosa. The release kinetics was further explored by using Korsmeyer- Peppas equation. Stability studies of optimized batches of microspheres were carried out as per ICH guidelines. The optimized batch was found to have the particle size between 100- 150 μm and angle of repose 28.34±0.2, thus showing good flowability. The DSC thermogram revealed the engulfment of the drug into microspheres. The drug content of all the batches was found to be in the range of 96-105%. The mucoadhesion time was found to be 8.4±0.5 hrs. The in vitro release profile revealed that the drug release was sustained for 8hrs. The n value nearer to 0.5 indicates that the drug followed the Fickian diffusion pattern of release kinetics. Further ex vivo permeation studies of microspheres showed 88.91% drug permeation through the buccal mucosa in 8 hours with good correlation coefficient 0.9980 with the in vitro dissolution studies. Thus the developed microspheres will be a very effective buccal drug delivery system for the treatment of nicotine addiction.
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Nicotine Replacement Therapy, Nicotine Bitartrate Dihydrate, Microspheres, Buccal Tablets.- Pesticides use and its Effect on Soil Bacteria and Fungal Populations, Microbial Biomass Carbon and Enzymatic Activity
Authors
1 ICAR-Central Soil Salinity Research Institute, Regional Research Station, Lucknow 226 002, IN
2 ICAR-National Centre for integrated Pest Management, New Delhi 110 012, IN
3 Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sitapur II, Katia, Sitapur 261 145, IN
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Current Science, Vol 116, No 4 (2019), Pagination: 643-649Abstract
The indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides disturbs the soil environment, thereby affecting flora and fauna including soil microflora, and also the physicochemical properties of the soil, viz. pH, salinity, alkalinity, leading to poor soil fertility. With the application of pesticides, possibilities exist that these chemicals may exert certain effects on non-target soil microorganisms. The soil microbial biomass plays an important role in the soil ecosystem, where they fulfill a crucial role in nutrient cycling and decomposition. A series of field experiments were conducted at farmer’s field at Sitapur, UP with different modules of integrated pest management (IPM) including use of safe formulations. The impact of application of these pesticides on the soil properties including soil microbial populations, microbial biomass carbon and enzymatic activity was assessed. It was observed that soil microbial biomass C content and dehydrogenase activity was influenced by IPM interventions.Keywords
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