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Ratna Priya ¹, J. R. Keshri ¹, Uday Kumar ², Anand Sharan ³, Rekha Kumari ³, Chandan Kishore ⁴

Affiliations
1 Department of Biochemistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna-14, IN
2 Department of Biochemistry, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna-14, IS
3 Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sheikhpura, Patna, IN
4 Dept of Radiology, Narayan Medical College & Hospital, Sasaram, IN

Abstract

Oxidative stress plays a significant role in pathogenesis of chronic renal failure (CRF). Redox imbalance caused by increased ROS production and/ or reduced antioxidant reserve, leading to pathological consequences including damage to proteins, lipids and DNA. The present paper focuses on the extent of free radical damage on lipid (measured as malondialdehyde, MDA) and effect on antioxidant defense mechanism (measured as vitamin C) in the serum of CRF patients predialytically.40 cases and 40 controls between age group of 25 - 60 were taken. The level of MDA, creatinine, blood urea nitrogen was significantly increased, antioxidant vitamin levels were decreased in CRF patients as compared to normal subjects.The elevated MDA level can lead to lipid peroxidation and can also promote the complication of CRF. The antioxidant levels were decreased , so these patients can be supplemented with antioxidant vitamins for preventing lipid peroxidation and occurance of complication.

Keywords

Antioxidant Vitamins, Chronic Renal Failure, MDA, Oxidative Stress

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Vandana Kumari ¹, Tejpreet K. Kang ², Rekha Kumari ³

Affiliations
1 Department of Home Science, Government Girls P.G. College, Ghazipur (U.P), IN
2 Department of Human Development, College of Home Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana (Punjab), IN
3 ICMR, Rajendra Memorial Research Institute, Agamkuan, Patna (Bihar), IN

Abstract

The present study entitled "gender difference in aggressive behaviour of adolescents" was undertaken in the Ludhiana district of Punjab. The study was designed to compare aggressive behaviour of adolescent boys and girls across low and middle socio-economic strata. The sample comprised of 400 adolescents (200 boys and 200 girls) of the age group 13-17 years equally distributed over two different socio-economic strata i.e. low and middle (200 LSES and 200 MSES). Socio-economic status scale by Bharadwaj and Buss-Durkee aggression scale by Sultania, was used in this research study. Gender differentials revealed that adolescent boys were more assaultive, negative and verbally aggressive than adolescent girls, while girls were more suspicious than boys. Low socio-economic status boys outnumbered girls in expression of negative behaviour and verbal aggression. In middle socio-economic status boys are more assaultive than girls while girls are more irritative and suspicious than boys. Mean difference showed boys exceed girls in showing assaultive behaviour, negativism and expression of verbal aggressive while girls were more suspicious than boys. Two way interaction involving socioeconomic status and gender in different dimensions of aggression showed boys with low socioeconomic status had nearly same intensity of negativism as girls with middle socio-economic status followed by boys with middle socio-economic status. The lowest level of negativism was found in girls with low socio-economic status.

Keywords

Aggressive Behaviour, Adolscents, Gender.

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Rekha Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 School of Nursing, Sharda University. Plot No.32 Knowledge Park III, Greater Noida, U.P 201306, IN

Abstract

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY: The purpose of the study was to determine the effectiveness of GCL and HWB application in reduction of breast engorgement and pain among the postnatal mother. METHODOLOGY: Quasi Experimental approach with Time Series Design was used as research design for the study. Sixty three postnatal mothers (32 in experimental group and 31 in control group) who fulfilled inclusion criteria were selected as sample consecutively and they were assigned randomly to experimental group and control group respectively. The data were collected by using Six point Engorgement scale and Numeric Pain scale. Intervention was given in the form of Green cabbage leave application in experimental group whereas, Hot water bag application in control group for 20 minutes in six interval of time. The obtained data were analyzed in terms of objectives and hypothesis using descriptive and inferential statistics. RESULTS: Majority of Postnatal mothers (94%) in Green Cabbage Leaves group and (97%) in Hot Water Bag group were initiated breast feeding after 24 hour of delivery. Majority of the mothers (94 %) had undergone LSCS in Green Cabbage Leaves and (97%) in the Hot Water Bag group. The homogeneity was checked in both the group by using chi square test, fisher's exact test and 't' test. It was found that except the educational status, the group were homogeneous in term of Age (p= 0.06), Parity ( p=0.36), Type of Delivery (p= 0.51), Initiation of Breast Feeding ( p=0.68), Frequency of Feeding (p=0.92), Duration of Breast Feeding (p=0.50), and Postnatal Day of engorgement (p= 0.62). The Analysis of effectiveness of Green Cabbage Leaves Vs Hot Water Bag for reducing breast engorgement and pain was checked by repeated measure ANOVA. It was showed that from baseline to 20 minutes, mean engorgement and pain score in both the groups were same and then after six hours to 36 hours the mean and SD was decreased in both groups. On Comparison of Engorgement score within subject effect and between subject effect the F value was (9.746) which is more than table value (4.0) at 0.05% level of significance which indicates that the reduction in engorgement was not by chance but because of the intervention. On Comparison of Pain score within subject effect and between subject effects as the calculated 'F' value was (0.058) which is less than table value (4.0) at 0.05% level of significance. Hence it predicts that there was no significance difference between pre and post interventional pain assessment in Green Cabbage Leaves and Hot Water Bag group. CONCLUSION: On the basis of findings the investigator concluded that Green Cabbage Leaves are more effective than Hot Water Bag in reducing breast engorgement whereas in Pain, there was reduction in both the groups gradually. Green Cabbage Leaves as well as Hot Water Bag application can be used in reducing pain due to breast engorgement. The Green cabbage leaves can be offered to every mother who have engorged breast as treatment until and unless they have allergy to cabbage leaves.

Keywords

Breast Engorgement, Pain, Postnatal Mothers, Green Cabbage Leaves (GCL), Hot Water Bag (HWB).

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Rekha Kumari ¹

Affiliations
1 Sharda University, Greater Noida, Delhi, IN

Abstract

Safe motherhood refers to a woman's ability to have a safe and healthy pregnancy and delivery. The goal of safe motherhood is to ensure that every woman has access to a full range of high-quality affordable sexual and reproductive health services especially maternal & newborn care, and treatment of obstetric emergencies to reduce deaths and disabilities.

Keywords

Pregnant Mothers, Newborn, Maternal Care, Newborn Care , Maternal Motality, Newborn Motality.

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Sweta Sinha ¹, Rakesh Kr. Singh ¹, Nishant Kumar ¹, Subhash Pd. Singh ², Prabhat Kr. Dwivedi ¹, Rekha Kumari ³

Affiliations
1 Aryabhatta Centre for Nano Science and Nanotechnology, School of Engineering and Technology, Aryabhatta Knowledge University, Patna – 800001, Bihar, IN
2 Department of Chemistry, AN College, Patna, Patliputra University, Patna – 800001, Bihar, IN
3 Department of Zoology, AN College, Patna and Department of Education, Govt. of Bihar, Patna – 800001, Bihar, IN

Abstract

The objective of the present research is to explore the Physical properties of a marine origin of Indian Ayurvedic medicine (Shankh Bhasma) as nanomaterials for its applications. Shankh Bhasma has been prepared by using the method as mentioned in Ayurvedic text which includes aloe-vera and buttermilk as ingredient. The preparation method was ecofriendly and hazardous chemicals are not used or emitted during preparation. The bhasma are characterized by the modern scientific techniques. X-ray diffraction measurement and Scanning electron microsccopy analysis showed that Bhasma exists as agglomerated nano crystalline materials. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy measurement reveals the bond stretching during the incineration process and found peaks of carboxylic group, calcium carbonate and calcium hydroxide. The photoluminescence measurement shows a broad spectrum in UV region and one prominent emission peak in the visible region at 405nm. The prepared shankh bhasma was examined on E. coli and found to have no effect. In present research, physical property measurement of shankh bhasma using state of the art techniques of 21st century not only support a foundation for the development of low cost ayurvedic natural marine based materials as nanomedicne but also used in other sectors of science and technology.

Keywords

Ayurveda, Marine, Nanomaterials, Physical Properties, Shankh Bhasma

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