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A CASE STUDY OF DUSHTA VRANA (CHRONIC WOUND) TREATED WITH PRIYANGVADI TAILA

Chronic wound (ie. Dushta vrana) is one of the very serious issues faced by the health care professionals around the world. Normally a healthy wound heals timely itself with minimum scar formation and damage to skin as compared to those infected or contaminated. So all efforts are made in to keep the wound healthy and clean in all stages of its healing. A wound is said to be chronic/non healing if it does not heal through normal set of stages and in predictable amount of time. A lot of treatments modalities have been developed by modern science for the management of wound, but either it leave harmful side effects behind or they leave a financial burden on the patients. In India a large part of population lies below poverty line and cannot afford such costly treatments. Keeping this in sense, Priyangvadi Taila could be a better option for treating Dushta vrana (chronic/non healing wound). A case report of 20 year – young boy, who presented with complaints of an open wound on the anterior aspect of his right leg associated with pain, discharge, slough, odour, edema, discoloration of the skin and with a history of six years has been discussed here.
Effects of esmolol infusion on recovery profile and discharge from postanesthesia care unit after ambulatory gynecologic laparoscopic surgeries

Context Ambulatory surgery has a target of rapid recovery and discharge. Esmolol has sparing effects on inhalational anesthetics and opioids. Aim The aim of the study was to demonstrate effects of esmolol infusion on recovery profile and discharge from postanesthesia care unit (PACU). Settings and design This study was a randomized, double-blind, and controlled study. Patients and methods Sixty female patients scheduled for elective gynecologic laparoscopic surgery under general anesthesia were divided into two groups. Patients were given either esmolol loading and maintenance doses (the esmolol group) or equivalent volume of normal saline (the control group). Esmolol was given as a loading dose of 1 mg/kg just before induction of anesthesia followed by an infusion of 30 mg/kg/min. Depth of anesthesia was controlled by bispectral index monitoring and variable dose propofol infusion, whereas fentanyl and sevoflurane doses were fixed throughout the procedure. Times denoting recovery from anesthesia were recorded. Patients who reached White-Song score of 12 plus pain numerical rating scale below 4 were discharged from PACU. Time needed for PACU discharge was recorded. Results Compared with the control group, the esmolol group had following statistically significant results: lower blood pressure and heart rate, less fluctuant bispectral index values, lower amount of propofol infusion used, shorter times for immediate postoperative eye opening, extubation, tongue protrusion, and ability of the patient to mention her name, lower pain scores, fewer patients needed analgesics and earlier discharge from PACU. Conclusion Intraoperative esmolol infusion is associated with hemodynamic stability and antinociceptive properties. Recovery profile was excellent and helped early discharge from PACU.
Decision making about antibiotic use: examining the role of antibiotic resistance knowledge, concern, and previous inappropriate antibiotic use

ABSTRACT Antibiotic resistance has become a major public health threat due, in part, to inappropriate antibiotic use. The aim of the present study was to examine the role of antibiotic resistance knowledge, concern, and previous antibiotic misuse in decision making about antibiotic use. Participants (n = 548) recruited through Amazon Mechanical Turk were asked to read four hypothetical scenarios about health conditions (head cold, urinary tract infection, leg wound and respiratory infection). They responded to each scenario regarding their likelihood of engaging in antibiotic use behaviors including (a) whether they would seek an antibiotic prescription from a physician, and (b) whether they would take old antibiotics. Participants also completed questions regarding their knowledge and concern about antibiotic resistance, and previous antibiotic use. Logistic regressions were employed to examine the role of previous antibiotic use for the cold or flu, antibiotic resistance knowledge, and antibiotic resistance concern in the likelihood of antibiotic use. The three variables were predictive of both appropriate and inappropriate antibiotic use in relation to the hypothetical scenarios. Individual-level factors play a role in decision making about antibiotic use. In addressing the issue of antibiotic resistance, it will be necessary to not only increase antibiotic resistance knowledge in the general population, but also to increase antibiotic resistance concern. Past inappropriate antibiotic use should also be considered a risk factor for future antibiotic misuse; therefore, both broad public health campaigns and individually-tailored programs (e.g. in appointments at doctors’ offices) should be considered in curbing inappropriate antibiotic use.
Reading and Oral Literacy in Disadvantaged Communities: Quebec Preschool and Primary Teachers' Perceptions and Practices

Children who have difficulty learning to read are most common in disadvantaged communities (Brodeur et al, 2010). Several studies have shown that oral skills are rarely taught in class (DolzS LafontaineM LafontaineD Maltais, 2007; Terwagne, 2006; Senechal, 2006). The primary objective of the current research-training project (2010-2012), funded by a provincial program requiring a university-community partnership whose aim is the high-level professional development of educational practitioners, is to offer training and research seminars in reading and oral literacy to preschool and primary teachers in three schools in disadvantaged communities in Quebec who work with regular students as well as those with language challenges. The project's specific objectives are to guide teachers in the development and experimentation of situations involving literacy learning and evaluation, and to study the impact of the seminar on the integration of the concept of literacy and the renewal of practices. The proposed communication will examine the evolution of teachers' perceptions of reading and oral literacy based on the analysis of four questionnaires, four focus groups, and two semi-directed interviews conducted between September 2010 and April 2012. The ways in which the concept of literacy was integrated into daily practice as well as how the training the teachers received positively affected their practice for the better of their students will be presented.
Organic acid produced by lactic acid bacteria from bekasam as food biopreservatives

Bekasam is one of the Indonesian fish fermented products that contain lactic acid bacteria (LAB). Previous research has obtained four LAB strains which are considered as bacteriocin producers, have antibacterial activity against pathogenic bacteria from food. In addition to a bacteriocins, LAB produce another compounds, such as organic acids. This study aimed to determine the produced organic acids and their antibacterial activity during LAB growth against of Lactobacillus monocytogenes, Staphylococcus typhimurium, Escherichia coli, Bacillus cereus and Staphylococcus aureus, to determine the organic acid contents using HPLC and to identify LAB isolates using molecular method based on 16S rDNA sequences. The four LAB strains (BP (3), BP (20), BI (3) and SK (5)) were grown in MRS broth medium, then incubated at 37 °C for 48 hours and every 4 hours incubation was tested of titratable acid total (TAT), pH, LAB growth and antibacterial activity. The result showed that the exponential phase of bacteria growth occurred at 16-20 hours incubation and at the end of the exponential phase produced the highest antibacterial activity in the four LAB strains. The highest growth, TAT and antibacterial activity produced by the SK (5) strain. The highest organic acids content were lactic acid in the SK(5) strain and acetic acid in the BI(3) strain. Identification result indicated that BI(3), BP(3), and BP(20) strains were Pediococcus pentosaceus IE 3 with similarity of 98%, 97%, and 98%, respectively. While SK(5) strain showed 93% similarity to Lactobacillus plantarum subsp. plantarum NC 8. The four LAB strains produced organic acids and had antibacterial activity, so they can be developed as food biopreservatives.
Fruit characterization and phyllotaxy of fluted pumpkin from Osun State, Nigeria

The study evaluated some fruit characteristics and phyllotaxy of Telfairia occidentalis with a view to determining which attributes relate to size and the usefulness of phyllotaxy in sex determination. Data obtained from fruits were correlated with fruit size parameters. Seeds were also germinated and the phyllotaxy of the seedlings recorded against their eventual sex. Fruit length was positively and significantly correlated with all fruit size parameters measured while circumference was positively and significantly correlated with only length and area. None of the fruit or seed parameters correlated with germination percentage. All fruit size characteristics except circumference showed a weak positive and significant correlation with Total Seed Number (TSN) per fruit. No phyllotaxy was associated with any sex and therefore, phyllotaxy cannot be used in identifying plant sex for this species. Fruit length with regard to shape is a very important attribute that relates to size of Telfairia occidentalis fruits. Keywords : Telfairia occidentalis , Fruit size, Fruit shape, Attributes
Foreign Ownership and Stock Return Volatility in Vietnam: the Destabilizing Role of Firm Size

This study aims to examine the relevance of foreign ownership to stock return volatility in the Vietnam stock market over ten years (2008 - 2017). After applying the fixed effects regressions and the extended instrumental variable regressions with fixed effects, we find that foreign ownership decreases the volatility of stock returns. However, the stabilizing impact of foreign ownership on stock return volatility becomes weaker in large firms since the coeffcient of the interaction term between firm size and foreign ownership turns out to be significantly positive. The estimated results remain robust when we use the future one-year volatility, other than the current one, as an alternative measure of the dependent variable.
Du mouvement au blocage collectif dans des assemblées de rouleurs colloïdaux : hydrodynamique et solidification des liquides polaires actifs

Des mouvements collectifs diriges emergent dans des systemes tres varies, depuis les assemblees synthetiques de grains vibres jusqu'aux nuees d'oiseaux dans la nature. En essayant de comprendre le caractere generique de ces comportements dynamiques collectifs, les physiciens ont decrit les populations d'individus motiles comme des materiaux ordonnes.Dans cette these, nous realisons experimentalement des troupeaux synthetiques en laboratoire et nous explorons leurs proprietes hydrodynamiques.Nous tirons avantage du mecanisme d’electro rotation de Quincke pour motoriser des millions de colloides. Ces rouleurs de Quincke sont capables de s'auto-organiser pour former un troupeau appele liquide polaire oA¹ toutes les particules se deplacent en moyenne dans la meme direction.Nous montrons que la dynamique de ce liquide polaire est tres bien decrite par des predictions theoriques laissees sans preuves experimentales depuis vingt-cinq ans. En particulier,nous demontrons que deux modes sonores s'y propagent et nous montrons que l’etude de leur spectre fournit une methode non invasive pour mesurer ses constantes hydrodynamiques.Finalement, nous montrons que le mouvement dirige peut etre supprime collectivement dans un troupeau dense. Un solide actif peut nucleer et se propager a contre-courant dans le liquide polaire. Nous etablissons que cette solidification est une transition du premier ordre et qu'il s'agit de la premiere demonstration experimentale complete d'une separation de phase induite par la motilite des particules actives (aussi appelee MIPS).
Crystallization Pathway of Size-Controlled SnO2 Nanoparticles Synthesized via a Nonaqueous Sol–Gel Route

This paper deals with the crystallization pathway of tin dioxide nanoparticles of a few nanometers synthesized via a nonaqueous sol–gel route based on the etherolysis of a tin tetrachloride (SnCl4) precursor. Two different ethers were used as oxygen donors: diisopropyl ether (iPr2O) and dibenzyl ether (Bn2O). The solvothermal treatments of SnCl4 in iPr2O at different temperatures and reaction times revealed in the early stages of the reaction the formation of an organic polymeric phase in which crystalline nanoparticles are embedded. In the case of the SnCl4–Bn2O system, the formation of a brownish polymer containing crystalline oxidic nanoparticles and the production of water were evidenced. With both ethers, an unexpected intermediate disordered nanocrystalline phase is formed, which progressively transforms into rutile-type SnO2 nanoparticles. The formation of the polymeric phase, which is suspected to act as a trap for the nanoparticles, freezes the intermediate phase, limits the particle growth, and .
Supply chain drivers and retail supply chain responsiveness: strategy as moderator

The objective of this study is to explore important drivers of retail supply chain responsiveness. Data for the study have been collected through a structured questionnaire survey using probability sampling. Partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS SEM) technique with smart PLS 2.0M3 software has been used for data analysis. The study reveals that suppliers' role, use of IT, inventory management and coordination are the significant contributors of retail supply chain responsiveness. The findings also show that agile supply chain strategy moderates the relationship between suppliers' role and use of IT with retail supply chain responsiveness. This research has implications both for business organisations and theoretical aspects with an interest in examining the determinants of retail supply chain responsiveness.
Odontogenic myxoma - A rare case report

Odontogenic myxoma (OM) is a rare neoplasm unique to the jaw. In the international histological classification of odontogenic tumors, OM is defined as a benign odontogenic tumor of mesenchymal origin that is locally invasive and consists of rounded and angular cells lying in abundant mucoid stroma. Here is a case report of an 11-year-old female patient who complained with swelling in the lower right back tooth region for 11⁄2 months with a history of swelling which was initially small and gradually increased to present size with a history of mild pain for 1 day. In this article, clinical features, radiologic features, and differential diagnosis are discussed briefly.
Cancer, Lung Small Cell (Oat Cell)

Lung cancer is the second most diagnosed cancer in the United States. It is the leading cause of cancer death in both men and women, accounting for approximately a quarter of all cancer deaths. Lung cancer is histologically divided into 2 main types: small cell lung cancer (SCLC) and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). SCLC comprises about 15% of lung cancer while NSCLC comprises approximately 85%. Since the late 1980s, there has been a decline in the incidence of lung cancer coincident with a decline in smoking, the leading cause of lung cancer. Current treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and immunotherapy. The high incidence and prevalence of lung cancer provide a foundation for new insights into the role of public health interventions, genetics, and novel treatment modalities. [1][2][3]
Pattern formation in a spatial S–I model with non-linear incidence rates

In this paper, we investigate a spatial S–I model with non-linear incidence rates βSpIq, and obtain the conditions for transcritical bifurcation, Hopf bifurcation and Turing bifurcation. In particular, the exact Turing domain is found in the parameter space. For parameters are in that domain, a series of numerical simulations reveal that the model has rich dynamics. In our previous paper (Liu and Jin, 2007 J. Stat. Mech. P05002), we considered an epidemic model with constant rate of removal of the infectives and the mass action incidence βSI, in which only a stripe pattern was observed. However, in this paper, we obtain not only a stripe-like pattern but also a spot pattern, or coexistence of the two. The results obtained extend well the finding of pattern formation in the epidemic model and may well explain the field observed in some areas.
Heat engineering properties of energy-efficient material based on plant additives (dried hogweed)

Introduction. The articlecompares the heat engineering properties of construction materials: high-strength concrete, ordinary concrete, and two concrete samples containing a vegetable additive, dried stem fragments of hogweed (Heracleum sosnowskyi). The first sample contains the additive in the crushed form, while the second contains the additive in the form of tubes. The research to estimate heat conduction in the four samples under unsteady conditions. Materials and methods. The thermal diffusivity of two samples with plant additive is determined using a comparative physical experiment. When determining the thermal properties, the accumulating component of the enclosure is taken into account what leads to a long delay in the temperature variation over time. DS18B20 digital temperature sensors connected to an Arduino Uno board were used to measure the temperature. The experiment was carried out in the Challenge 250 chamber at an initial temperature of 20 ºС. Then the chamber temperature was lowered to 0 ºС within 30 minutes. In the next period, the temperature dropped from 0 ºС to –10 ºС. The data obtained are of interest for improving the energy efficiency of buildings. Results. The experiments showed that the tubular-hogweed sample is close to high-strength concrete by its heat engineering properties. The material thermal diffusivity affects the amplitude of temperature fluctuations and the accumulating capacity of the wall. Conclusions. It is established experimentally that at lower thermal diffusivity of a hogweed-containing sample, the amplitude of temperature fluctuations increases. This indicates a greater time lag, just as in the case of a high-strength concrete sample. When using the hogweed as an additive, we obtain a heat-resistant minimum-cost material for enclosures. Considering an issue of the energy efficiency in construction and existing additives to concrete, the researchers have reached the conclusion that it is efficient to use the dried hogweed as the plant additive.
A simple method for evaluation of aqueous humor dynamics “A weight on-off test” in patients with glaucom

Purpose:To evaluate aqueous humor (AH) dynamics in patients with glaucoma through a newly developed method termed the “Weight on-off test”Methods: Patients: primary open angle glaucoma (POAG)(n=124), primary angle closure glaucoma (n=16), Pseudoexfoliation syndrome(n=17), or senile cataract (n=93) without other eye diseases. For evaluation of AH dynamics, a 50 g weight was placed onto the eye of a subject in a supine position for 5 min and then removed. Intraocular pressure (IOP) was measured before and immediately after removal, and thereafter every minute until IOP returned to baseline. Based upon IOP changes (decreases during the weight on and recovery after removal), we defined AH outflow resistance: IOP drop rate (IOPdrop) (%) = (P0-Pe) – (P5-Pe) / (P0-Pe) x 100 (P0: IOP at baseline, Pe: assumed episcleral venous pressure, P5: IOP at 5 min) and AH outflow resistance index (Raq out)= 100 - IOP drop, and AH production: IOP recovery time (IOPrec) (min) reached to baseline IOP, and AH production index (Paq) was an IOP increase rate during the IOPrec by least squares method.Results:AH outflow resistance was significantly higher in glaucoma subjects than the control. AH production in glaucoma subjects was slightly increased compared to that in control. In POAG, prostaglandin-analogues (PG) caused a significant delay of AH production (IOPrec). Conclusions: The current data suggests that a “Weight on-off test” may be simple and useful for estimating AH dynamics in patients with glaucoma and provides a better understanding of glaucoma etiology as well as its pharmacology.
Use of a Case Series to Determine which Sub-scores Best Correlate with the Total Dynamic Movement Assessment Score

Citation: Stickler KR, Nessler TR, Kang P, Denney LM (2019) Use of a Case Series to Determine which Sub-scores Best Correlate with the Total Dynamic Movement Assessment Score. J Orthop Res Physiother 5: 046. Performance programs have developed to The boasts a multi-planar movement analysis with built-in fatigue model. The DMA is a sequence of 6 physical performance tests with Abstract Risk factors contributing to lower extremity injury include improp- er biomechanics, decreased or imbalanced lower extremity strength, and poor neuromuscular control. Fatigue or repeated poor mechanics could be causation for the frequency of reported lower extremity injuries. The Dynamic Movement Assessment (DMA) was developed to assess athletes using a fatigue protocol. The purpose of this retrospective case series is to evaluate which DMA sub-scores best correlate with the total DMA score. Fifteen female collegiate soccer players performed a fatigue protocol followed by the DMA. Six performance tests and algorithm determined an aggregate risk score. Analysis determined independent associations between each DMA test and the aggregate risk rating score. All predictors were entered into one model and stepwise variable selection ascertained which DMA tests best predict the aggregate risk rating score. There were statistically significant differences in risk rating scores between the adduction statuses within the Step Up Test (Past Midline = 1.33 ± 0.78 vs To Midline = 2.67 ± 0.57; p = 0.02), Single Leg Squat Test (Past Midline = 1.00 ± 0.60 vs To Midline = 2.00 ± 0.0; p = 0.02) and the Single Leg Hop Test (Past Midline = 1.25 ± 0.86 vs To Mid- line = 2.67 ± 0.57; p = 0.02). The DMA assessment tests that best predict the aggregate assessment scores were the Full Squat Test, Single Leg Squat Test, Single Leg Hop Test and Side Plank Right Test. Four of the 6 tests utilized in the DMA protocol best determine higher aggregate DMA score; however, the performance of all 6 tests strategically promotes fatigue to therefore identify faulty movement patterns. The inability to maintain proper knee alignment with single leg activities and the presence of corkscrewing were two indicators of high aggregate risk scores.
Ocular Manifestations of Behçet’s Disease

Behçet’s disease (BD) is a multisystemic autoimmune inflammatory disorder character - ized by oral aphthous lesions, genital ulcerations, iridocyclitis with hypopyon, and skin lesions. While ocular manifestations occur in nearly 50% of the patients with Behçet’s dis - ease, ocular involvement is the initial manifestation in only less than 20% of the patients. Ocular Behçet’s disease clinically presents iridocyclitis with or without hypopyon, vitri - tis, retinitis, occlusive retinal vasculitis, and cystoid macular edema. However, anterior uveitis is usually the only initial ocular manifestation; the most common form is panuve - itis. The usual course of the disease is characterized by recurrent inflammatory periods. Recurrent inflammatory attacks may result in irreversible damage and significant visual loss. Early and effective treatment is required to prevent ocular morbidity. Recent devel opments in the treatment of ocular Behçet’s disease like biological agents are promising with a rapid effect and high remission rates. exudates indicate local retinal ischemia caused by occlusive vasculitis. In BD with RV, patchy perivascular sheathing and whitish yellow exudates surrounding retinal hemorrhages are often observed. Severe RV can result in ischemic changes due to vascular occlusion. Choroidal vascular involvement also occurs, and choroidal infarcts can also be seen [14, 16, 24 ].