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Alcohol Consumptions and its Impact on Academics in Medical Students of Hyderabad Telangana
Authors: K Srinivasulu  , Punyala Kavya Sree  , Aarti Prodduku  , Gaddam Sreenidhi Yadav  , Nikhitha  , M Eshwa
Published: April 2024

Cross sectional and prospective study on alcohol consumption and its impact on academics in medical students of Hyderabad Telangana were conducted in a medical college Hyderabad. 100 medical students, both male and female who consumed alcohol had participated in the study. Socio demographic and academic details were collected from each participant after obtaining an informed consent. Study results revealed that majority of the students consuming alcohol were from urban area, high socio-economic background and whose family members also consume alcohol. Majority of the students were from educated and nuclear families. Social, fun and curiosity were being the top reasons for consuming alcohol. Students suffering from various psychiatric illnesses were also reported in our study. Alcohol consumption had a great impact on their academics (39%) was noticed in our study. Similar results were found in studies conducted in other states of India. Constant supervision by parents, awareness programs by their peer group and regular psychiatric counseling will help to minimize this habitamong medical students.
A Descriptive Survey to Assess and Compare the Breastfeeding Practices among Working and Non-Working Mothers of Infants (6-12 Months) Attending Well Baby Clinic of Selected Hospitals and MCH Centre
Authors: Karishma Gautam  , Raminder Kalra  , Smitha Jose
Published: April 2024

The findings of the study revealed that majority of the mothers 98 mothers (49%) had LSCS, 88 mothers (44%) had normal vaginal delivery and 14 mothers (7%) had abnormal delivery,180 mothers (90%) mothers delivered at full term whereas 13(6.5%) mothers delivered at preterm. 52(26%) mothers were giving water in between feeds to their infant who were less than 6 months and on exclusive breastfeeding. 108(74%) mothers used bottle for top feeding. 135(67.5%) mothers clean the utensils used for feeding by boiling. 16(32%) working mothers gave honey/ghutti immediately to their infants after birth whereas the number was 60(40%) for the non-working mothers. 20(40%) working mothers started complementary feeding within 4-6 months of their delivery whereas it was 95(63.3%) for non- working mothers. 18(36%) working mothers gave mashed food as complementary feed to their infants in the age group of 6-9 months whereas 32(21.3%) non-working mothers gave above items. Working mothers were giving better complementary feed to their infants but were having difficulty continuing breast feeding. The study findings revealed that there is need to impart knowledge on practice of mothers on infant feeding.
Comparison of Clinical and Angiographic Profile between Men and Women with Coronary Artery Disease
Authors: Soumya Ranjan Mahapatra  , Sandeep Bansal  , Preeti Gupta
Published: April 2024

Aim of the Study: To study the clinical and angiographic profile of coronary artery disease (CAD) among women & men to compare the difference in these profiles CAD.Materials and Methods: 1000 consecutive patients undergoing coronary angiography (CAG) for coronary artery disease were taken for this study. Patients were divided into two groups on the basis of gender. The risk factors, clinical presentation, echo cardiographic features, angiographic profile and treatment modalities were analyzed and compared between both groups.Results: 300 patients were female and 700 patients were male with a mean age group of 57.2 years & 53.2 years respectively. On comparing the angiographic data CAD was higher among men. Significantly men receivedgreater thrombolytic therapy than women & any intervention in form of PCI/CABG at admission or within 3months of follow up was significantly greater in men than in women.Conclusion: There has been a shift with respect to onset of risk factors and clinical presentation for coronary artery disease in the women. It is necessary to identify atherosclerotic risk factors in women and treat them appropriately to prevent further cardiovascular events. Interventional options PCI & CABG are done more often in men as compared to women.
Smart Phone and Internet Addiction among Undergraduate Medical Students
Authors: Swathe P  , Mayur S Sherkhane
Published: April 2024

Background: Smartphone is an indispensable miracle of artificial intelligence in the hands of global netizens. The internet and smartphones have a strong potential for addiction. Excessive usage of these technologies can have adverse effects on physical, social, and psychological well-being of the users.Objective: To assess the prevalence of Smartphone and Internet addiction and the associated factors amongmedical students.Methodology: Cross-sectional study was conducted among 202 undergraduate medical students. Data wascollected using pre-tested and pre-designed proforma after taking informed consent on voluntary basis. Smartphone addiction scale - short version (SAS-SV) and Internet addiction test (IAT) was used to assess smartphone and internet addiction respectively. Descriptive statistics and Chi-Square test and odds ratio was applied.Results: Among 202 undergraduate medical students 41.58% were addicted towards smartphone. 55.45% were having internet addiction, of which 39.60% and 15.35% were having mild and moderate level. 53.75% who were addicted to smartphone were having moderate and mild levels of internet addiction. This finding was found to be statistically significant (χ2 = 57.609, df = 1, p = 0.0001, OR= 13.4429)Conclusion: Smartphone addiction and internet addiction are related proportionally. It is necessary to createawareness regarding the ill health effects and to promote physical, social, and mental well-being among students from the undergraduate level.
A Clinico-epidemiological Study to Evaluate the Status of Iodine Deficiency Disorder in North 24 Pargana District of West Bengal
Authors: Bidisha Biswas  , Sudeshna Ray  , Samarpita Mukherjee  , Asit Kumar Biswas  , Indranil Chakraborty
Published: April 2024

Background: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) being major public health problems in India, including WestBengal needs to be continuously monitored through recommended methods and indicators.Present study is aiming to assess the total goiter rate, urinary iodine excretion, iodine content of salts at households’ level among primary school children and to find association with the socio-demographic characteristics of the study population.Method: A school-based, cross-sectional study was conducted during March 2019 to August 2019 among 540schoolchildren of class three and four. Goiter was assessed by standard palpation technique, urinary iodineexcretion (UIE) was analyzed by wet digestion method and salt samples were tested by spot iodine testing kits.The total goiter rate (TGR) was 10.56 %. About 97.22 % of the salt samples tested were adequately iodized. Though consumption of iodized salt was adequate irrespective of socio demographic characteristics; goiter prevalence was significantly different with respect to mother’s education level. Median urinary iodine excretion was found to be with in normal range. Lastly, a comparison is made between indicators of IDD over years which showed significant fall of TGR % of North 24 Pgs and a significant increase of adequately iodized salt consumption from 2004 to 2019.Conclucion: 2019 resurvey of North 24 parganas indicates that the district achieved close to the goal of NIDDCP i.e. prevalence of IDD should be below 10%. It also proved that universal salt iodinization program has increased the household’s iodine consumption above national goal of 91.2%. Goiter prevalence is found to be less in children whose mother attend the education up to 12th standard and beyond.
A Cross-Sectional Study to Assess the Physical Activity, Eating Behaviour and Correlation of Overweight and Obesity among College Students of Various Colleges in Indore District
Authors: Muhammed Riyas S  , Sanjeev Kumar Dwivedi  , Deepa Raghunath  , Shivam Dixit  , Pragati Gautam
Published: April 2024

Background: Overweight and obesity are the fifth greatest risk of global deaths. Over 1.9 billion persons aged 18 and older were overweight in 2016. Over 650 million of these men and women were obese. Instead of changes in dietary intake or other causes, it has been suggested that the increase in body weight in industrialized nations is mostly the result of decreased levels of physical activity.Aim and Objectives: To assess the eating behaviour/pattern and type of physical activity/duration of physicalactivity among college students in Indore city, and to determine correlation of eating behaviour & physical activity with overweight /obesity.Materials and Methods: A cross–sectional study conducted between January to June 2023 among 200 randomly selected students of age 17 to 25 years of various colleges of Central India in Indore district who gave consent, using a pre-designed, semi-structured, pre-tested questionnaire. Data entered in Microsoft excel was analysed using SPSS software25.0 (trial version).Results: 46% had Body Mass Index (BMI) in normal range and 42.5% were overweight. 60% male participantshad their BMI in normal range and 30.4% were overweight whereas 58.8% female participants were overweight.Majority (75.3%) of female participants had low Metabolic Equivalent of Task(MET) score whereas only 48.7% of male participants had low MET score. Both the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ) Scores and International Physical Activity Questionnaire(IPAQ) Scores were found to be statistically significant (p-value <0.05) among BMI categories.100% of obese participants, 91.8% of overweight participants and 32.6% of participants with BMI in normal range had low MET score, found to be statistically significant (p-value<0.001).

Conclusion: TFEQ and MET scores were found to be statistically significant (p-value<0.001) among BMI categories suggesting that, both eating behaviour and physical activity were associated with overweight and obesity.
A Cross Sectional Study on the Prevalence Risk Factors and Clinical Presention of Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease at a Tertiary Care Hospital
Authors: Smitha B  , Swapna U P
Published: April 2024

Background: Laryngopharyngeal reflux disease is an extraesophageal variant of gastro-esophageal reflux disease. It is a disease with high prevalence which is usually under reported or misdiagnosed due to lack of definite diagnosis. It can affect the quality of life of the patients. Hence, it is important to identify the risk factors associated with the disease.Methods: This was a hospital based cross sectional study conducted in a tertiary care hospital of Kerala for aperiod of one year. All patients with more than 18 years of age presented with throat and voice symptoms for more than six weeks were included in our study. A questionnaire based on Reflux Symptom Index (RSI) put forward by Belafsky were distributed to the patients and the responses were collected. Out of patients who responded, those who had an RSI score > 13 were diagnosed to be suffering from LPRD. Additional questions were included in the questionnaire to assess the risk factors. All patients having RSI >13 underwent flexible endoscopic examination to establish Reflux Finding Score (RFS) put forward by Belafsky et al. Patients having a score of 7or higher were classified as having LPRD.Conclusion: In our study we found the prevalence of laryngopharyngeal reflux to be 20.89%.The most common symptoms among the LPRD positive patients in our studygroup were sensation of lump in throat and heart burn,chest pain, indigestion or stomach acid coming up.
Infiltration of Appendix with Eosinophils in Acute Appendicitis
Authors: Amrta Tiwar  , Mohammad Frayez  , Nidhish Kumar
Published: April 2024

Background and Aim: Despite the fact that the precise origin of acute appendicitis is unknown, luminal obstruction, nutrition, and hereditary factors are likely to be involved. The intricate evolutionary history of the appendix and the broad ranges in evolutionary rates among various animals suggest that the feature is recurrent. Keeping the above points in mind, the present study aimed to study the etiology and prevalence of eosinophilic appendicitis.Material and Methods: The present is the prospective study done in the department of pathology in the medical college associated with a hospital. A total of 250 cases were studied for one year. Tissue specimens were included from appendectomy procedure done either as an elective or emergency procedure. For light microscopy, one slide from each block was stained with H&E to arrive at a diagnosis.Results: The most common reason for performing appendectomies was acute appendicitis in 144 instances,followed by peri-appendicitis in cases. A male predominance was also noted in cases of acute appendicitis and peri appendicitis. The most frequent age range to be affected in eosinophilic appendicitis cases was 10 to 20 years. Twenty individuals were diagnosed with eosinophilic appendicitis out of the 250 cases that were received. In these cases, the muscularis propria had eosinophil infiltration, and there were a few spots where there was edema dividing the muscle fibres.Conclusion: Rare condition known as acute eosinophilic appendicitis has hazy symptoms. In order to effectively approach and manage patients, it needs to be thoroughly investigated. The mainstay for making diagnoses continues to be histopathology.
Health Gadgets usage among Healthcare Personnel in the Perambalur Municipality area of Tamilnadu, India
Authors: Tamilarasan Muniyapillai  , Karthikeyan Kulothungan  , Nawin Jai Vignesh  , Harini Meera Vignesh  , Hari Haran  , Harihara Sudhan  , Hariharan Vinayagamurthy
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Health gadgets are worn 24/7 to capture biometric data. However, there is limited data on the use of wearable devices in India. Therefore, the present study aims to assess the attitudinal and behavioral predictors of use of health apps and to determine the association between the use of health-related apps and various sociodemographic factors.Materials and Methods: We carried out the cross-sectional study among 601 medical professionals using a semistructured questionnaire from November 2021–May 2022. The questionnaire contained six parts: demographic details; knowledge about health gadgets; types of health gadgets; and practice of health gadgets. We analyzed the collected data using SPSS version 21 software.Results: This survey included 340 health gadget users (56.6 percent). Nearly 226 (66.9%) healthcare personnel said the apps were easy and good, and 194 (57.4%) thought the time spent using them was appropriate. Nearly 38.7%of participants had never heard of health applications, and 10.3% have no health apps or gadgets.Conclusion: Using health gadgets or wearable devices was significantly high among healthcare personnel, and the level of satisfaction was also high among them. The influence of social factors like gender and education was also significant for the use of wearable devices.
A Comparative Analysis of the Serum Paraoxonase (PON1) Activity and the Concentration of Parameters of Lipid Profile after 3 Months of Statin Therapy
Authors: Sharmistha Chatterjee  , Biswajit Majumder  , Prajwal Kumar Sinha  , Indranil Chakraborty
Published: April 2024

Background: Human serum paraoxonase (PON1) residing on HDL can prevent the oxidation of low densitylipoprotein (LDL), the initiating factor in atherosclerosis. Statins are commonly used to treat dyslipidemia,aknown risk factor for coronary artery disease (CAD).The aim of the studyis to evaluate the alterations in theconcentrationof PON1 along with that of other parameters of lipid profile in patients of CAD before and after 3 months of statin therapy.Materials and Methods: The study included 30 new patients who were put on statin therapy following thediagnosis of acute coronary syndrome. The activity of PON1 (units-IU/L) and the concentration of lipid profileparameters (units-mg/dl) were estimated before starting statin therapy and again after three months. Patients with co-morbidities like diabetes, kidney disease, liver disease and other cardiac diseases of infectious aetiology were excluded.Results and Analysis: As expected, both PON1 and HDL have increased after 3 months. There was a statistically significant increase in both PON1 (p<0.05)and HDL (p<0.001) and a decrease (p <0.05, also statistically significant)in LDL after 3 months of statin therapy.Conclusion: This knowledge may be exploited in the follow up CAD patients. The increase in PONI and thesimilar increase in HDL after 3 months of statin therapy may be exploited in the follow-up of cardiac patients.
Study of Malnutrition in Children with Malignancies in Northern Garhwal Region
Authors: Ankita Giri  , Tanvi  , Ayesha Imran  , Minakshi Singh
Published: April 2024

Background: Children with cancer are particularly vulnerable to malnutrition. Adequate nutrition plays a decisive role on treatment response, quality of life, and cost of care. This study aims to find out the prevalence of malnutrition in pediatric cancer patients and assess its grade and severity. Methods: 89 patients included in this observational hospital based study. Nutritional status was assessed at the time of diagnosis then at 3rd and 6th month by different Anthropometric parameters.P < 0.05 was taken as significant. Conclusion: Out of 89 patients, 3 died. According to IAP classification prevalence of malnutrition when weight for age taken as criteria, 22.1% lies in grade I and 16.3% lies in grade II at admission , total 38.4% malnourished at admission. According to WHO 19.8% were moderately wasted at admission and 5.8% were severely wasted. When BMI taken as criteria, 15.1% falls under thinness and 16.3% falls under severe thinness, only 1.2% were obese. After post hoc analysis, there was significant difference between BMI of patients at admission versus 6months and also at 3 months versus 6 months. Prevalence as per WHO criteria at admission 25.6% decreased to 16.3% at six months.
Risk Factors for Febrile Seizures in Children Under 5 at a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Authors: Prashant Tomar  , Nabagata Roy  , Niraj Kumar Yadav  , Satwik Andrews  , Mohammad Adil Khan
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Convulsion is most common neurological disorder finding in children having high grade fever.Factors affecting convulsions and prevention of febrile seizures are therefore of utmost importance. The aim of study was to study the risk factors associated with febrile seizures among under 5 children.Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted in the department of Pediatrics GS Medical College and HospitalPilakhuwa, a tertiary care teaching hospital in North India. All children under 5years of age who had febrileconvulsions from March2022 to March2023 were included in the study.Results: In a total of 100 children in the study, 59 were boys (59%) and 41 were girls (41%). 59% of children were in the age group of 6months to 3 years. Mean age was 2.23 years (+_1.19years). 32% of children had positive family history. 80% children had simple and 20% children had complex seizures.Conclusions: Respiratory tract infection and acute gastroenteritis were two most common comorbidity. It was seen more in boys than in girls.
Role of P63 in Benign and Malignant Lesions of Breast
Authors: Jilla Rajitha  , Biradar Rutushri Gangadhar  , P. Indra Sekhar  , Sumalatha Kasturi
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Breast carcinoma is leading cause of cancer death in women. Breast lesions constitute heterogeneous group of diseases with wide variety of etiologies ranging from inflammatory-benign- malignant lesions. There are several reported markers for immunohistochemical detection of myoepithelial cells. Smooth muscle specific proteins, such as smooth muscle actin, smooth muscle myosin heavy chain, calponin and h-caldesmon are used to highlight myoepithelium. p63 antibody is myoepithelial cell marker that selectively stains nuclei. It is negative in stromal, myofibroblastic and adipocytic cells.Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to establish role of p63 expression in distinguishing benign breast lesions, premalignant lesions and malignant tumors of breast.Materials and Methods: 30 cases were selected from core biopsy, lumpectomy and mastectomy specimens ofbreast received at department of Pathology, Chalmeda Anand Rao Institute of Medical Sciences during the period of January 2021 to December 2021 and were studied prospectively. All specimens were processed according to CAP protocol and reported . Immunohistochemistry was performed to determine p63 expression in those specimens. p63 expression was evaluated as continuous positive/discontinuous positive/negative.Ethical Approval: This study was reviewed and approved by institute ethics committee, CAIMS, Karimnagar.Results: Among total 30 cases, 18 cases (60%) were benign lesions and all were positive for p63 expression. 3 cases (9.99%) were premalignant and were least positive for p63 expression. All malignant cases 9 cases (29.99%) were negative for p63 expression.Conclusion: The Positive correlation was seen between histomorphological features and p63 scoring in all the lesions, So p63 is good Immunohistochemical marker for evaluating breast lesions.
Atriovenous Malformation of Pinna (A Rare Case) At a Tertiary Care Hospital, Patna, Bihar
Authors: Harsh Vardhan Bhardwaj  , Deepshikha Mishra  , Prachi Priya  , Bachchu Jha
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Arteriovenous malformations are vascular abnormalities in which the arterial vasculature connects to the venous, leading to potentially disfiguring and life-threatening complications. Venous malformations (70 %) are the most common CVM (congenital vascular malformation), followed by lymphatic malformations (12 %),arterio-venous malformations (8 %), combined malformation syndromes (6 %) and capillary malformations (4 %).The majority of these lesions are sporadic in nature.Case Report: A 15-year-old male came to E.N.T.OPD at PMCH with a history of swelling and skin discoloration of the right pinna (medial as well as lateral side) since last 2 years.Physical examination Vital signs were normal. Nopallor, no localized lymphadenopathy. A pulsatile swelling with areas of skin discoloration at the right pinna with no necrosis .Ear canal and the tympanic membrane- normal.On palpation Well defined welling, circumscribed margins, soft, non-compressible, spongy, non-tender, and pulsatile with a thrill. Bruit on auscultation.Investigations Routine tests were within normal limits. PTA- bilateral mild S.N.H.L.MRI-High flow vascular malformation seen in right retro auricular region with feeding vessels arising from right superficial temporal artery and branches of right maxillary artery.Treatment- Patient underwent sclerotherapy of the lesion. Postoperatively, the patient was evaluated in the E.N.T OPD at one, two and four weeks following sclerotherapy without recurrence of a mass, pulsation or bruit.
Comparison of Umbilical Cord Milking Versus Delayed Cordclamping in Term Neonates: Randomised Control Study
Authors: Moin Ahmed  , Nupur Goel  , Preeti Dwivedi  , Amritesh Ranjan  , Manish Agrawal
Published: April 2024

Background: Objectives: To study the effect of delayed cord clamping and milking of umbilical cord on Clinicohematological parameters in term infants.Materials and method: The study was conducted in Muzaffarnagar medical college, muzaffarnagar. Total sample size was determined to be 100 patients fulfilling the inclusion criteria. All neonates born via normal vaginal or caesarean section in Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology fulfilling the inclusion criteria were included in this study. A detailed history, complete physical examination & required investigations as per protocol were done for all patients.Results: No significant differences in baseline characteristic and clinical-hemato parameters of both the groups were noticed except high bilirubin and Low APGAR score @ 1 minute in delayed cord clampingConclusion: Umbilical cord Milking suggested to be as non- inferior to delayed cord clamping in Term Neonates, however further study need to be done
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy and Associated Factors among Adults and Adolescents Attending COVID-19 Vaccination Centre of South India-A Cross-Sectional Study
Authors: Anju D. Ade  , Chandrasekhar Vallepalli  , Visweswara Rao Guthi  , Nagaraj Kondagunta
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Challenges related to the acceptance and refusal of COVID-19 vaccination (vaccine hesitancy)emerged as a significant problem worldwide.Objectives: 1. To study socio-demographic profile of the study participants.2.To assess association betweensociodemographic characteristics and vaccine hesitancy among study participants.3. To find out the reasons for vaccination hesitancy among study participants.Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted at COVID-19 vaccination centre, in South India. Studyparticipants included were subjects who were due for COVID-19 vaccine. Total sample size was 385.Data wascollected by interview technique.Results: Majority,311(80.8%) of the respondents were urban residents and were in 18-30 age group. Malerespondents were higher 227, (59.0%) than female,158(41.0%). Regarding reasons for COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, majority, 107 (27.8%) reported they were unaware of vaccination schedule followed by 97 (25.2%) not getting time to go for vaccination and 49 (12.7%) respondents reported fear of side effects of COVID-19 vaccine. We found statistically significant association between COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and socio-demographic variables like their residence, age, gender, type of family, educational level, marital status and co-morbidity. Conclusion: Regardless of the source of vaccine hesitancy, interventions to encourage vaccination by simplifying messages and emphasizing benefits can be effective.
Determinants of COVID-19 Prevalence Rate in Asia: A study using Spatial Analysis
Authors: Shalini Chandra  , Megha Sharma
Published: April 2024

This study aims at finding out the important determinants of prevalence rate of COVID-19 in the Asian continent using spatial analysis. The impact of climatic, socioeconomic, demographic, and health status variables on the prevalence rate of COVID-19 is seen through various spatial models such as Spatial lag, Spatial error, Geographically Weighted regression model, and Multiscale Geographically Weighted regression model. The performance of the models is compared under different comparison criteria. It is found that among all, Multiscale Geographically Weighted regression model outperformed other competitive models. Findings also indicate that cardiovascular health, prevalence of smoking habit, human development index, and net migration rate played significant role in defining the prevalence rate of COVID-19 in Asia.
Risk Factors of Syphilis Infection among Female Sex Workers (FSW) in Indonesia 2018/2019: A Cross Sectional Study
Authors: Romariana Dewi Tampubolon  , Milla Herdayati
Published: April 2024

Background: Syphilis is one of the most common causes of curable bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) worldwide. Female sex workers (FSW) are the key population to be affected by STI. in Indonesia, little is known about syphilis infection in most at risk population. This study aimed to know the risk factors of syphilis among FSW in Indonesia 2018-219.Methods: This research uses Cross Sectional study design. This study used secondary data based on the Integrated Biological and Behaviour Survey (IBBS) 2018-219. The study population was 5,816FSWs who registered in the IBBS 2018-2019 in 16Districts/Municipalities in Indonesia. The study sample was derived from an eligible population that met the inclusion criteria=5,647 respondents.Results: The results show the prevalence of Syphilis among FSW was 1.3%. Syphilis infection is associated tocondom consistent (OR=1.7 ; 95%CI=1.094– 2.853 and STI Information (OR=1.7; 95%CI=1.115–1.788).Conclusion: FSWs who do not use condoms consistently and correctly when having sex with customers and those who do not receive health information about syphilis are at higher risk of syphilis infection. For this reason, FSWs must use condoms consistently and correctly every time they have sex with customers.
Evaluation between Serum Level CRP and Maternal Outcomes that includes Preterm Delivery: A Prospective Analysis
Authors: Ruchi Gupta  , Sushil Kumar  , Uday Pratap
Published: April 2024

Background and Aim: C-reactive protein is commonly employed as a biomarker to track the development ofinflammatory and infectious disorders. There aren’t many researches that have investigated the link between maternal serum CRP concentrations early in pregnancy and preterm birth or neonatal outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between serum level CRP and maternal and neonatal adverse outcomes including preterm delivery and Small for gestational age (SGA).Material and Methods: This prospective study was conducted on 400 pregnant women who delivered at theObstetrics and Gynecology Department of a medical college and affiliated hospital for the period of one year.Pregnant women who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled after giving their informed consent, and the serum C-reactive protein levels were measured at the gestational age (GA) of 14 to 20 weeks. Pregnant women were then followed up to delivery, and based on the GA at delivery, they were divided into preterm and non-preterm groups. A reference level of 1.5 mg/dl is used. Therefore, pregnancies with high maternal serum C - reactive protein were those in which the maternal serum level was above 1.5 mg/dl.Results: A total of 296 individuals in group A and 104 individuals in group B had CRP levels below 1.5 mg/dl,respectively. This study’s average gestational age was 18.8 weeks. The minimum and maximum gestational ages were 12+1 and 21+3 weeks, respectively. In this study, 316 individuals delivered at term, while 84 people delivered preterm. In the population under study, 114 individuals underwent LSCS, while the remaining 286 women gave birth vaginally. 400 patients in total were included in the study; 316 had CRP levels under 1.5; of these, 272 had term deliveries, while 24 had preterm births. The remaining 84 individuals had a CRP of greater than 1.5; of these, 60 had preterm deliveries and 24 had term births.Conclusion: Assessment of maternal concentrations of CRP can be used as suitable biomarker for predictingpreterm labor, and also despite the limitation in the number of patients, response to tocolytic therapy in our study was predictable by the evaluation concentrations of CRP of these women.
Breastfeeding Practices among Lactating Mothers in a City of South India
Authors: Rajesh S S  , Nethra Varadharajan  , Swetha R  , Usha Rani S
Published: April 2024

Introduction: Breast feeding is the first fundamental right of the child. It provides a unique biological andemotional basis for the health and development of the children. The world health organization recommends that breastfeeding be initiated within one hour of birth. Early initiation of breastfeeding provides benefits for both mother and the baby.Objectives: To assess the knowledge and attitude and practices about breast-feeding and complimentary feeding practices among lactating mothers attending Outpatient department (OPD) of tertiary care centre in a city of South India.Materials and Methods: It was a cross-sectional observational study done amongst post-natal mothers attending OPD in Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur between October to November 2022. Data collected was entered on Microsoft Excel spread sheet. Descriptive statistics and Chi –square test as test of significance were used. P value less than 0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Statistical software Epi Info software version 7.2.5 was used for the statistical analysis.Results: Data was collected from 104 post-natal mothers attending the OPD. All of them knew about importance of exclusive breast-feeding, colostrum feeding (100%). 99% of them knew breast feeding improves immunity. 95 (91%) of the participants were willing to continue breastfeeding up to two years and beyond. Only 16 (15.4%) mothers fed the baby on demand, others followed scheduled feeding like once in 1-2 hours, once in 2 to 3 hours.In our study 78.8% women started complimentary feeding at 6 months.Conclusion: Healthy breastfeeding practices have significant effect on mothers and infants. The breastfeeding knowledge and positive practices are optimal among mothers. Focused breastfeeding counselling and advice by the health workers with emphasis on correct technique can improve the positive breastfeeding practices.
ПОЛНАЯ РЕВАСКУЛЯРИЗАЦИЯ ОКСпST С МНОГОСОСУДИСТЫМ ПОРАЖЕНИЕМ КОРОНАРНОЙ АРТЕРИИ: ИСХОДЫ И СРОКИ ПРОВЕДЕНИЯ. (ОБЗОР ЛИТЕРАТУРЫ)
Authors: Зинсу Ж. , Перуцкий Д.Н.
Published: April 2024

Когда пациент поступает в кабинет ангиопластики по поводу ОКСпST с целью дилатации пораженной коронарной артерии, а на снимке видны другие артерии со стенозом более 50%, которые не вовлечены в событие, перед каждым специалистом по ангиопластике встает вопрос о вмешательстве по профилактическому расширению этих артерий. "Настоящая клиническая дилемма". Другая важная проблема – когда следует проводить профилактическое чрескожное коронарное вмешательство инфаркт-несвязанной артерии. Многие рандомизированные клинические исследования дали ответы на эти вопросы. Некоторые исследования рекомендуютпроводить реваскуляризацию инфаркт-несвязанной артерии в острой фазе одновременно с инфаркт-связанной артерии. В то же время другие исследования рекомендуют поэтапную реваскуляризацию, то есть последовательную реваскуляризацию. В данном обзоре мы сначала опишем результаты основных проспективных исследований по реваскуляризаци многососудистых поражений при остром коронарном синдроме с подъемом ST (ОКСпST), а затем обсудим время реваскуляризации и наконец влияние реваскуляризации инфаркта-несвязанной артерии на ремоделирование левого желудочка.
Возможные механизмы действия низкочастотного лазерного излучения
Authors: Хведелидзе Л.Л.
Published: April 2024

В статье обсуждается возможность использования низкочастотного лазерного излучения в медицине. Приведены некоторые характерные параметры лазерного излучения.
АКТУАЛЬНЫЕ ПРОБЛЕМЫ СОДЕРЖАНИЯ ЗАКЛЮЧЕННЫХ В РОССИЙСКИХ ТЮРЬМАХ
Authors: Бочкарева Е.И. , Коротченков Д.А.
Published: April 2024

В настоящей статье рассмотрены показатели обращений о нарушении прав осужденных от действий сотрудников исполнительной системы и условий их содержания, сравнение за 2020 и 2021 года. Сделан вывод о нерешенности имеющейся проблемы в части нарушений прав осужденных на применение насилия сотрудниками пенитенциарной системы и пути к её решению.
РЕАБИЛИТАЦИЯ ПАЦИЕНТОВ ОСТЕОПАТИЧЕСКИМ МЕТОДОМ ЛЕЧЕНИЯ ПОСЛЕ ПЕРЕНЕСЕННОГО COVID-19
Authors: Зайцев П.П. , Орлина М.А.
Published: April 2024

в данной статье автор хотел показать что в настоящий момент, реабилитация пациентов, остеопатическим лечением, которые перенесли короновирусную инфекцию, и имеющие пост ковидные синдромы в виде болей; верхней аппертуры грудной клетки, боли в области шей, грудной клетки, паравертебральной области между лопаток, под лопатками, головных болей, боли в области икроножных мышц, что может говорить о миокардитах и перикардитах. По завершении периодов острого воспалительного процесса и постинфекционной изоляции, пациенты для продолжения реабилитации, в том числе и физической, могут быть направлены врачом-терапевтом, врачом общей прктики, лечащим врачом медицинской организации, в то время, когда это не требует экстренной и неотложной медицинской помощи, то есть для обеспечения принципа преемственности при оказании медицинской помощи и более качественного восстановления утраченных организмом человека функций, жить без боли, свободно двигаться, сободно дышать (а заболевания органов дыхания является одним из первых заболеваний, как успешно справляющийся методом остеопатического лечения, который описал в своей книге Эндрю Тейлор Стилл), этот метод лечения является вспомогательным в общем восстановительном периоде для пациента, а иногда даже и основным для него.
ПЕРЕДАТОЧНАЯ ФУНКЦИЯ АСИНХРОННОГО ДВИГАТЕЛЯ КАК ВОЗМУЩАЮЩЕГО ВОЗДЕЙСТВИЯ НА СИСТЕМУ АВТОМАТИЧЕСКОГО УПРАВЛЕНИЯ КОЭФФИЦИЕНТОМ РЕАКТИВНОЙ МОЩНОСТИ
Authors: Котенев А.В. , Стулов А.Д. , Кузьмин Д.Н. , Кириллов П.Н. , Соболев А.А.
Published: April 2024

Соблюдение требований введенных законодательными актами Российской Федерации в сфере регулирования коэффициента реактивной мощности и повышение эксплуатационных характеристик линий электропередачи на промышленных предприятиях предполагает наличие систем автоматического управления коэффициентом (САУ) реактивной мощности (КРМ) в составе их системы электроснабжения (СЭС). Важной проблемой влияющей на качество работы и настройки САУ КРМ является математическое описание и моделирование возмущающего воздействия на САУ, которым являются асинхронные двигатели большой мощности. С целью математического описания асинхронного двигателя как возмущающего воздействия на САУ КРМ СЭС разработана математическая модель, позволяющая в пределах малых отклонений скольжения двигателя определить изменение потребляемой активной и реактивной мощностей. С целью упрощения математической и вычислительной моделей проведена аппроксимация разработанной математической модели и получены передаточные функции как отношение малых отклонений активной, либо реактивной мощности к скольжению асинхронного двигателя. Проведена оценка точности аппроксимированной модели и разработан алгоритм параметрической идентификации ее характеристик. Применение результатов данной работы позволяет существенно упростить математическую модель САУ КРМ СЭС без значительного снижения точности расчетов и улучшить качество ее настройки.
ФИЗИОЛОГИЧЕСКИЕ ВОЗМОЖНОСТИ СУГГЕСТИИ В ВИДЕ ДОМИНАНТЫ А.А. УХТОМСКОГО НА ФИЗИЧЕСКУЮ РАБОТОСПОСОБНОСТЬ ЮНОШЕЙ С КАРИЕСОМ ЗУБОВ
Authors: Прокопьев Н.Я. , Гуртовой Е.С. , Осипов А.С.
Published: April 2024

в статье даётся анализ влияния суггестии в виде доминанты академика А.А. Ухтомского на уровень физической работоспособности (ФР) и максимального потребления кислорода (МПК) по степ тесту В.Л. Карпмана у 24 юношей 19,9±1,6 лет, болеющих кариесом зубов. На момент обследования юноши входили в 1 и 2 группы здоровья и не имели соматических заболеваний. Показано, что суггестия в виде доминанты Ухтомского достоверно (p<0,05) повышает ФР юношей, но практически не влияет на МПК
EXPLORING ART THERAPY IN HELPING PROFESSION
Authors: AAINAA OMAR NORAIMI , HALABI AZHARI MUSTAFFA
Published: April 2024

Psychological deprivation, which emphasises a lack of understanding in thinking, feeling, and behavioural issues, can be most effectively addressed by individuals in helping professions using appropriate techniques and approaches. Helping professions like counsellors, psychotherapists, and therapists play extremely important roles and are practically required in every department or organisation to obtain the best possible guidance and outcomes from people who seek out emotional, mental, and physical support. Having access to a diverse range of techniques and a willingness to learn new things is crucial for helping professionals to deliver more inventive, engaging, and creative guidance and counselling services. The helping professions have therefore changed to reflect the times, emphasising the development of creative and innovative thinking that can result in the production of creative and innovative individuals. Helping professionals can equip themselves with a multitude of techniques and approaches to become better practitioner in this helping profession. One of the method is art therapy, which is drawing increasing attention from professionals for its innovative approach to incorporating artistic expression through games, dance, music, visual art, creative writing, and imagery. It can also be summed up as a range of multi-modal art. Thus, this paper will be a preliminary writing that focuses on the need for empirical studies of exploring the usage of art therapy in the helping profession to help their clients.
THE IMPACT OF FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENT ON FINANCIAL DEEPENING IN NIGERIA
Authors: OLOGBENLA PATRICK
Published: April 2024

The quest for economic growth and development has been the primary focus of economies worldwide, leading to the formulation of various policies and strategies. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is one such strategy, serving as a means to earn foreign reserves and finance capital formation, technology transfer, and trade. Nigeria has consistently been a top beneficiary of significant FDI in sub-Saharan Africa, with FDI inflows fluctuating over time. Despite the benefits of FDI, its impact on financial deepening and economic growth varies across countries and depends on factors such as absorptive capacity and the type of FDI. This study aims to examine the impact of FDI on financial deepening in Nigeria from 1980 to 2022. The research questions address the trend of FDI and financial deepening in Nigeria and the relationship between the two variables. The study will use theoretical frameworks, including the MacDougall-Kemp hypothesis and Dunning's eclectic paradigm, to explore the role of FDI in promoting financial deepening. The findings of this research could have significant implications for policymakers, the Nigerian government, investors, and businesses. Understanding the impact of FDI on financial deepening will help inform appropriate policy measures and strategies to enhance Nigeria's financial sector and spur economic growth. Additionally, the study contributes to the existing literature on FDI and financial deepening, providing valuable insights for future research in this area.
THE EFFECT OF PUBLIC INVESTMENT BUDGET EXECUTION ON ECONOMIC GROWTH IN CAMEROON: A BUDGETARY SIGHT
Authors: RENÉ BASIN NDONGO EYINGA , VERLIN JOEL TOWO
Published: April 2024

In 2009, the Cameroonian authorities adopted a long-term development vision, one of the major challenges being strong and equitably distributed growth. Now in the second phase of this vision, the problem of growth remains with the same sensitivity. In an attempt to achieve the growth target, set out in the National Development Strategy, they have placed particular emphasis on monitoring the implementation of the PIB. This article discusses the implications of PIB implementation for economic growth in Cameroon. Using ARDL modelling on quarterly data from 2012 to 2020, we show that the increase in public investment expenditure execution results into a growth deterioration in the first quarter, but from the third quarter onwards we start to see an improvement in growth of 0.057 points following a one-point increase in public investment expenditure execution. It is therefore recommended to put in place a strategic committee be set up to monitor and follow up on the recommendations made at the various PIB monitoring meetings, with the goal to subsequently improve the level of execution in order to benefit from these effects on economic growth.
NOTES ON THE CRISIS OF STATE-BUILDING IN NIGERIA
Authors: NWANKWO CHINEMEREM ALVAN , NKOMADU ISAAC KINIKANWO
Published: April 2024

At independence, Nigeria, just like many other post-colonial states, was bequeathed a collection of entities that were merged together for the administrative convenience of colonialists. Hence, the crisis of nation-building and state-building have persisted. Nigeria’s case is peculiar because of the continued expression of discontent by some of the federating units. This paper argues that lack of justice and equity is at the root of the crisis of state-building in Nigeria – and this would likely remain so for as long as the Nigerian state retains and perpetrates corruption, deep-rooted structures of injustice and inequity.
Methodology for awakening the potential secondary metabolic capacity in actinomycetes
Authors: Saito Shun , Arai Midori A
Published: April 2024

Secondary metabolites produced by actinomycete strains undoubtedly have great potential for use in applied research areas such as drug discovery. However, it is becoming difficult to obtain novel compounds because of repeated isolation around the world. Therefore, a new strategy for discovering novel secondary metabolites is needed. Many researchers believe that actinomycetes have as yet unanalyzed secondary metabolic activities, and the associated undiscovered secondary metabolite biosynthesis genes are called “silent” genes. This review outlines several approaches to further activate the metabolic potential of actinomycetes.
Competencies, Responsibilities and Interpersonal Skills of library professionals: A Case Study of Teslim Elias Library, Lagos State University, Ojo, Lagos State, Nigeria
Authors: Dapo-Asaju Harriet Seun , Ekeh Esther Motunrayo , Akesode Fatiu Ademola
Published: April 2024

This article is aimed to explore the interpersonal communication of library professionals in library service. Satisfaction of library users and the correlation interpersonal communication of library professionals to the satisfaction of library users of library service. This research used quantitative research method. The data collecting technique used observation, questionnaire, and documentation. The population in this research consists of library service patrons (N=4166), then it is taken patrons for sampling (n= 99). The chosen sampling technique used a simple random sample, while data measurement used the Likert scale. The validity test applied the product- moment correlation formula, while the reliability test uses the Alpha Cronbach formula. The result shows that interpersonal communication of library professionals in library service belongs to high category. The satisfaction of library users in library service is in the high class. There is a positive correlation between the interpersonal communication of library professionals and the joy of library users in library service.
Evaluating Students’ Soft Skills Proficiency and Knowledge during the Industrial Training Programme in Lagos State University: The information professionals Perspectives
Authors: Makinde Omowunmi, O. , Aina Adebowale Japhet , Ekeh Esther Motunrayo
Published: April 2024

The importance of developing soft skills proficiency among students should be the priority of all the tertiary institutions in order to ensure their graduates are marketable. Therefore, it is essential for tertiary Institutions to distinguish the knowledge and soft skill levels of their students so that strategies and intervention could be implemented to rectify their capabilities. The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the knowledge and soft skills proficiency from the librarian’s viewpoints on the Tai Solarin University, Ijebu Ode, Ogun State students participating in the industrial training programme. A total of 120 students from different industrial backgrounds had participated in this study. A questionnaire consisting of five dimensions of soft skills which are basic knowledge, communication skills, practical skills, leadership, and attitude was utilized to collect data. The results of this study indicate that the information professionals were satisfied with the knowledge and soft skills proficiency portrayed by TASUED students in preparing themselves for the real work environment. The information professionals from the service were satisfied with students’ performance in all dimensions of soft skills measured. However, information professionals from the technical service division perceived as moderate satisfaction for all dimensions of soft skills. Additionally, the information professionals of the technical service division assessed by giving the lowest satisfaction score for “hands-on” skills, but generally they satisfied with the students’ communication skills. The information gathered can provide important insights from the perspective of faculties which is valuable in improving the overall hard and soft skills proficiency for future information professionals.