- Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare
- Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal
- The Indian Practitioner
- International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences
- Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology)
- Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development
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Acharya, Sourya
- Catastrophic Presentation of Lupus Vasculitis in a Young Female
Authors
1 Department of Medicine, JNMC, DMIMSU, Sawangi (M), Wardha, IN
2 Deparment of Medicine, LNMC, Bhopal, IN
3 Department of Pathology, JNMC, DMIMSU, Sawangi (M), Wardha, IN
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Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 1, No 9 (2012), Pagination: 211-213Abstract
Among the myriads of presentations of Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), vasculitis is one phenomenon which unanimously involves any organ. We present a rare case of catastrophic lupus vasculitis involving brain, lungs and digit in a young female.Keywords
SLE, Vasculitis, LupusFull Text
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- ARDS in Dengue Infection-a Case Series
Authors
1 Department of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences, Sawangi(M), Wardha, IN
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Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 2, No 2 (2013), Pagination: 235-237Abstract
No AbstractFull Text
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- Prevalence of Prehypertension in Young Healthy Individuals and its Associated Risk Factors
Authors
1 Department of Medicine, JNMC, DMIMS (DU), Sawangi, Wardha- 442004, IN
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Indian Journal of Medicine and Healthcare, Vol 2, No 3 (2013), Pagination: 242-248Abstract
Background: This study is aimed to measure the prevalence of prehypertension in young healthy individuals with its correlation to the parental history of hypertension and anthropometric measurements. Methods/Statistical analysis: Participants were the 100 students, 50 males and 50 females from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and were asked for the parental history of hypertension. Participants were examined for anthropometric parameters like height, Weight, BMI, waist hip ratio and blood pressure in right upper arm in sitting position. Students were labeled as prehypertensives according to the criteria of JNC 7 new classification of hypertension. Results: Among the 100 participants, 52% were prehypertensives. 39% males and 13% females were prehypertensives. 14% prehypertensive males while only 2% females were heaving family history of hypertension. Prehypertensive males with BMI of 25 or more were 11% and prehypertensives females were 2%. 28% prehypertensives males and 9% prehypertensive females had their waist-hip ratio equal or more than the Standard cut-off. The study shows that the prevalence of prehypertesion is quiet high, which is more in males as compared to females, with a positive relation of prehypertension and parental history of hypertension and various anthropometric indices, of this waist hip ratio being the most prominent one as compared to BMI. Conclusion: The findings of the present study suggest need of monitoring the anthropometry of obese children as well as children of hypertensive parents. Health care providers have an important role to play in educating families and children about approaches that are useful in preventing hypertension.Keywords
Prehypertension, Prevalence, Anthropometric IndicesFull Text
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- Comparative Study of Spinal Cord Independence Measure Scale Versus Functional Independence Measure Scale to Assess Functional Capacity in Patients with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors
1 Dept. of Neurophysiotherapy, R.N Physiotherapy College, IN
2 Dept. of Neurophysiotherapy, R.N Physiotherapy Colleg, IN
3 Dept. of Medicine, JN Medical College, IN
Source
Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy-An International Journal, Vol 6, No 2 (2012), Pagination: 112-116Abstract
Aim
To compare the ability of Spinal Cord Independence Measure Scale (SCIM) Versus Functional Independence Measure Scale (FIM) to assess functional capacity in patients with Spinal Cord Injury.
Methods
The study was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of SCIM to assess functional changes in spinal cord injury patients compared with the Functional Independence Measure (FIM). Thirty patients with Spinal Cord Injury having both paraplegia and quadriplegia were included. Scores were recorded one week after admission and after one month during hospitalization. The scores by SCIM were correlated with the FIM scores by using Pearson's correlation coefficient.
Result
Mean SCIM at 1st day was 49.73±28.83 and Mean FIM was 76.86±25.20. Significant positive correlation was found between SCIM and FIM (r=0.896,p=0.000). Mean SCIM after 1month was 59.43±28.01 and mean FIM was 87.00± 30.02. Significant positive correlation was found between SCIM and FIM after 1 month of follow up (r=0.834,p=0.000).
Conclusion
Spinal Cord Independence Measure Scale is effective enough to assess functional capacity in patients with Spinal Cord Injury.
Keywords
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- Comparative Cost Analysis of Patient and Hospital Expenditure on Medical Management of Chronic Renal Failure
Authors
1 Dept. of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
2 Dept. of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra-442004, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 66, No 9 (2013), Pagination: 548-552Abstract
Context: Chronic renal failure (CRF) is a debilitating condition responsible for high financial burden on government and society. The vast majority of patients starting haemodialysis die or stop treatment not only because of cost constraints but also proper care is not available to all patients.Aims and objectives: To determine the cost of pharmaceutical treatment during haemodialysis and to find out the ratio of cost incurred by hospital versus cost incurred by patient.
Settings and Design: A hospital based longitudinal study was conducted for one year.
Methods and Material: The patients who visited out patient clinic of Department of Medicine having CRF undergoing haemodialysis were included as participants. Data was collected by interview schedule using the pre designed questionnaire.
Statistical analysis used: Data was analysed and tabulated using frequency distribution tables, proportions and ratio. Mean and Standard Deviation were calculated.
Results: The mean age was 45.2 years, 75.8% were males and the comorbidity were: Hypertension 67.7% and diabetes 19.3%. The per patient per year expenditure for haemodialysis incurred by patients were Rs.213824 while by hospital was Rs.15272. The erythropoietin cost was 43.1% of the total cost incurred by patient. The ratio of expenditure incurred by private hospital to the patients was 6.7% : 93.3%.
Conclusion: The high pharmaceutical cost for treatment of CKD and less hospital's share in expenditure emphasise a need of the better health insurance scheme in rural setting.
Keywords
Chronic Renal Failure (CRF), Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKD), Haemodialysis, Cost Analysis.- Foreign Body Bronchiectasis in an Adult
Authors
1 Dept. of Medicine, JNMC, DMIMS Univ. Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra-442004, IN
2 Dept. of Medicine, JNMC, DMIMS Univ. Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
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The Indian Practitioner, Vol 66, No 12 (2013), Pagination: 779-781Abstract
Aspiration of tracheobronchial foreign bodies (FB) occurs more commonly in children, but under certain circumstances, it also can occur in adults. Common symptoms can be fever, a protracted cough with expectoration, dyspnoea, haemoptysis. Complications of FB aspiration are, recurrent pneumonia, lung abscess and bronchiectasis. The longer a foreign body resides in the airway, the more likely it is to migrate distally. When this occurs, symptoms of chronic cough and wheezing may mimic an asthma like condition. We present a case of a 70 year old man with foreign body bronchiectasis with recurrent lower respiratory infections.- Net Facility Aiding Medical Students towards their Education?
Authors
1 Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Science University, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, IN
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International Journal of Medical and Dental Sciences, Vol 3, No 2 (2014), Pagination: 431-439Abstract
Background: Use of computer and information technology has revolutionized the current concepts of learning. The internet, one of the key developments in this field, provides instant access to latest medical information. As the scenario of medical practice is becoming evidence based, it is imperative for the current generation medical students to become updated.
Aim: To estimate the extent and purpose of internet usage for upgrading of knowledge among undergraduates of a medical university.
Material and Method: This study was conducted at J.N Medical College, Wardha. Two-hundred and six MBBS students were given a validated questionnaire survey to fill and the data was then interpreted. Descriptive statistical analysis was done using frequency and percentages.
Results: Eighty-three percent of students used internet facility, 52% percent used it for academic purpose. Only 2% used it for more than 2 hours in a day mostly to prepare seminars (97%) and search topics (95%) of interest as persuaded by the professors. Students (27%) felt the need to use the net for viewing clinical exams and online lectures and fourteen percent read journals to advance their knowledge. Students felt that internet is helpful for learning (82%) and it should be part of the curriculum (72%).
Conclusion: The medical students have still not mentally accepted internet facility to increase their academic proficiency and updating the fast changing advancement and researches in medical sciences.
Keywords
Internet, Social Network, Academics, Percentages, Medical Students, Journals.Full Text
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- An Unusual Case of Triazophos Poisoning Presenting with New-Onset Refractory Status Epilepticus
Authors
1 Departments of Medicine, JN Medical College, DMIMS University, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
2 Pathology, JN Medical College, DMIMS University, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra, IN
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Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 22, No 1 (2015), Pagination: 172-173Abstract
A 45-year-old male presented to us with an alleged history of 500 ml of triazophos consumption since 2 h. In Emergency Department when the patient was attended he was having generalized tonic clonic convulsions.- Successful Management of Rodenticide Induced Acute Liver Failure in a Patient
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Toxicology International (Formerly Indian Journal of Toxicology), Vol 21, No 3 (2014), Pagination: 337-338Abstract
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No keywords- Vandalism against Doctors: Clinician's Perspective
Authors
1 MBBS Student, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, IN
2 Professor, Dept. of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, IN
3 Professor, Dept. of Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, IN
4 Intern, Dept. of Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, IN
5 Professor & Head, Dept. of OBGY, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences (Deemed to be University), Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 10, No 11 (2019), Pagination: 2552-2557Abstract
Background: Medicine is considered one of the most difficult streams after completing school. Doctors are considered as the most knowledgeable people. However, since the past few years, there have been numerous cases of brutality against doctors-from verbal abuses to even murders. In this study, we plan to look at such events from the clinician's point of view-their awareness about the situation and the laws about it and what they think is required to be done for its prevention.
Aim: To assess the views of medical professionals regarding the rising incidence of medical vandalism in the country.
Methodology: After due clearance from Institution's Ethical Committee and obtaining a written consent, a validated questionnaire was distributed to 200 doctors of Acharya Vinoba Bhave Rural tertiary care Hospital (AVBRH) as well as the private practitioners and doctors working in corporate hospitals, Nursing homes, and members of IMA (Wardha Branch) in Wardha district of Central India. Their responses were recorded and tabulated. The results were then analyzed using descriptive statistics and represented in frequency percentages through pie charts.
Results: Out of the 200 doctors that were interviewed, 100% believed that vandalism exists, out of which 58.8% believed it to exist both in government setup as well as well as private sectors, 23% believed overcrowding to be the major triggering factor for vandalism. Some 35.2% did not have any idea whether their institute had any policy against vandalism. Around 40% believed that installation of more CCTV cameras and tightening the security system in workplace would help against vandalism and prevent it.
Conclusion: Thus, it can be concluded that medical vandalism exists and its most common triggering factor is overcrowding in the hospitals. It can be prevented by good communication between doctors and the patients, improving the infrastructure of work place, improving the security systems and by organizing mass rallies in the community.