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Our Renal Transplant Protocols During COVID-19 Times – A Prospective Study from High-Volume Tertiary Center of North India
Authors: Sadasukhi Nripesh , Patel Ketul , Sadasukhi T. C. , Gupta Manish , Gupta H. L. , Sharma Ashish , Malik Sandeep 
Published: September 2021

Introduction:
There is a strong temporal association between the increase in coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) infections and a striking reduction in overall solid-organ transplantation procedure. The priority is to select uninfected donors to transplant uninfected recipients while maintaining safety for health-care systems in the backdrop of a virulent pandemic. Our current communication shares a protocol for donor and transplant recipient selection during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue lifesaving kidney transplantation. This protocol was created utilizing the guidelines of various organizations and from the clinical experience of the authors and will continue to evolve as more is understood about severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 and how it affects organ donors and transplant recipients.

Objectives:
In this study, we aimed to review the published literature and compare it with our kidney transplantation is done in 115 patients in our hospital from July 2020 to February 2021 in the time of COVID-19 and what protocols we follow before transplant to reduce the risk of COVID-19 infection. This article also contains currently available immunosuppressive strategies.

Methods:
A prospective study was done in Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Jaipur for the transplant done from July 2020 to February 2021. A total of 115 patients from 20th July to 28th February were considered for the study.

Results:
All 115 patients who were COVID negative on reverse transcriptase–polymerase chain reaction assay and high-resolution computed tomography were considered for the transplant. COVID status on discharge for all 115 recipients was negative. During workup, two donors were found COVID-19 positive and were shifted to COVID center for treatment and their transplant postpone. Out of 115 renal transplant patients, only 1 patient became COVID-19 positive after 5 days of operation.

Conclusions:
Every transplant center should put its local policy about transplantation depending on the state of the epidemic in the country. Nowadays, transplantation programs should be limited to urgent cases. We suggest lowering the threshold for diagnosis of COVID-19 among renal transplant recipients.
Correlation of Three-Dimensional Computerized Tomographic Renal Parenchymal Volumetry with DTPA Split Renal Function in Prospective Donors - A Retrospective Study
Authors: Kale Pavankumar G. , Choudary G. P. Venkat , Sandeep P. , Lakshmi Amancharla Y. , Kumar V. Seva , Mantri Ranadheer 
Published: September 2021

Introduction:
Split renal function (SRF) in prospective renal donors is traditionally measured by means of scintigraphy. Recent studies have reported the utility of three-dimensional computerized tomographic renal volumetry as an alternative to scintigraphy in estimating SRF. As computed tomography (CT) angio is done routinely for donors use of the same CT for estimating renal functions can eliminate the radiation from scintigraphy.

Methods:
In our study, renal volume was estimated on computerized tomographic renal angiography images using Siemens volumetry software by drawing contours manually on images, wherein we found the mean total renal volume to be 212.7 ± 38 CC and mean split renal volume to be 49.76 CC ± 2.86 and 50.23CC ± 2.86 on the right and left side, respectively.

Results:
This split renal volume was corrected to body mass index and surface area wherein we found significant correlation between renal volume and function when both were corrected to body surface area (P < 0.0001).

Conclusion:
From our results, it appears that computerized tomographic renal angiography not only depicts anatomy but also can give information about renal function which needs further confirmation.
Sequential Organ Failure Assessment Score for Predicting Outcome of Severely Ill Obstetric Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Unit
Authors: Srivastava Uma , Dwivedi Yogita , Verma Shiva , Kannaujia Ashish K. , Ambasta Suruchi , Lalramthara Israel 
Published: September 2021

Background and Aim:
Severe maternal illness is a life-threatening condition for pregnant women and often requires admission into the ICU. The aim was to evaluate the performance of maximum sequential organ failure assessment (SOFA) score to predict the outcome of patients admitted to ICU.

Material and Methods:
This prospective study was done on 121 consecutive women with severe obstetric illness admitted to the ICU during one year. Basic demographic, obstetrical data, indication of admission to ICU and interventions done were noted. SOFA score was evaluated according to the worst score for each of its six components every 24 hr till discharge or death in ICU. The receiver-operator characteristic (ROC) curve was constructed to predict the outcome of ICU. For analysis, patients were categorized as survivors and non-survivors.

Results:
Out of 121 patients admitted, 65 survived and 56 died with mortality rate of 45.9%. There were no differences among survivor and non-survivor patients regarding demographic data, obstetrical data and interventions done, but anaemia and inadequate ante natal care was more common in non survivors. ICU utilisation rate of obstetric patients was 1.9%. Most patients were admitted due to obstetric causes (87.6%), mainly for hypertensive disorders (46%) and were post caesarean (84.29%). Total maximum SOFA scores were higher in non-survivors than in survivors (14.09 ± 5.53 vs 7.47 ± 4.58, P < 0.001). Area under curve (AUC) for SOFA score was 0.859, standard error 0.035, P < 0.001, showing good discriminatory power for predicting mortality in ICU.

Conclusion:
SOFA score is an effective tool to predict outcome of severely ill obstetric patients admitted to ICU.
Prevalence of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Among Adolescents and Young Women in India
Authors: Mehreen Thaharullah Shah , Ranjani Harish , Kamalesh Rajan , Ram Uma , Anjana Ranjit Mohan , Mohan Viswanathan 
Published: September 2021

Background:
There is little epidemiological data from India on the prevalence of polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). The objectives of the present study were to estimate the prevalence of PCOS using different criteria among adolescents and young women and to evaluate risk factors associated with PCOS.

Materials and Methods:
A total of 518 participants, adolescents (12–17 years, n = 246) and young women (18–30 years, n = 272), were recruited. Participants who were overweight and having menstrual disorders or biochemical abnormalities were invited for ultrasonographic examination. A standardized questionnaire assessed the regularity of menstrual cycles, body hair growth, skin, body weight, sleep, and androgen excess. The ovarian volume and follicular size were assessed transabdominally. Prevalence of PCOS was assessed by the Rotterdam, AE-PCOS, and NIH criteria.

Results:
The mean age of participants with PCOS was 19.7±4.2 years and those without PCOS was 18.4±4.2 years. Mean body weight, body fat %, body mass index, waist circumference, systolic and diastolic blood pressures, and fasting insulin were significantly higher in the PCOS group. Prevalence of polycystic ovaries on ultrasonography was observed in 78.6% of the women with PCOS as against 5% in women without PCOS. Obesity (odds ratio (OR): 3.09, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.32–7.21), insulin resistance (OR: 2.12, 95% CI: 1.12–4.0), and hypertension (OR: 4.46, 95% CI: 1.52–13.06) were significantly associated with PCOS (P < 0.05). The overall prevalence of PCOS was highest with 8.1% according to the Rotterdam criteria followed by AE-PCOS (2.9%) and NIH (2.1%). Irrespective of the criterion used, the prevalence increased with age.

Conclusion:
There is a high prevalence of PCOS in urban India, which emphasizes the need for urgent preventive and control measures. Early diagnosis is therefore crucial in incorporating lifestyle and dietary modifications for weight reduction and better control of blood pressure at a younger age to further prevent long-term reproductive and metabolic disorders.
Living with Type 2 Diabetes in COVID-19
Authors: Agarwal Neha , Shukla Rishi , Gupta Manisha , Harikar Mandara Muralidhar , Bajpai Anurag 
Published: September 2021

Background:
The COVID-19 pandemic seems to have influenced lifestyle behaviors and diabetes self-management practices. The aim of the present study is to determine the impact of psychological stress on various lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control among Indian adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D), amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:
This was a cross-sectional observational study. The data pertaining to psychological stress, lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control were collected at two time-points (before and after lockdown).

Results:
A total of 252 T2D patients (145 males, 57.5%) with mean age 51.2 ± 9.8 years and mean diabetes duration of 8.5 ± 6.3 years participated in the study. A statistically significant decrease in body mass index (27.68 vs. 27.22 kg/m2; P < 0.0001) and an increase in HbA1c was noted in the post-lockdown period (8.31% vs. 8.70%; P < 0.0001). The mean Impact of Event Scale-Revised (IES-R) score was 19.3 ± 11.6. No significant correlation of mean IES-R score was observed with the age of the participants (r =−0.077, P = 0.224) and diabetes duration (r = 0.002, P = 0.970). Female gender (mean rank 140.4; P = 0.007) and co-existing hypertension (mean rank 132.18; P = 0.016) were associated with significantly higher IES-R score. No impact of total IES-R score was seen on the various lifestyle behaviors, diabetes self-management practices, and glycemic control.

Conclusion:
Psychological stress was higher among female gender and those with co-existing hypertension. Further, glycemic control worsened despite preserved diabetes self-management practices.
Mechanism of Physical Activity in the Prevention and Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Authors: Kurian Jintu , Nanjundaih Ramesh Mavathur , Deo Guru 
Published: September 2021

Background:
Pre-diabetes (PDM) is a state with impaired glucose tolerance and/or impaired fasting glucose where people are at risk for diabetes. In less than 3 years, PDM gets converted to diabetes. Physical activity (PA) is a boon to PDM and diabetes to gain control over the glycemic variability and insulin secretion, reduction in cardiometabolic risk, and improvement in overall health. Increasing PA helps delay or prevent the conversion of PDM to diabetes mellitus (DM), as well as helps prevent complications of diabetes effectively.

Materials and Methods:
The aim of the review was to understand the mechanism by which PA can help to prevent and manage DM. Research papers, manuscripts, and review papers on PA and its mechanism of action on prevention and management of diabetes were searched and relevant contents were studied. One hundred and twelve papers were chosen from online sources like Google Scholar, Scopus, PubMed, Sci-Hub, and Library Genesis. Fifty-seven articles were shortlisted and out of them 54 included in this mini-review comprising of meta-analysis, systematic review, and randomized control trials. Fifty-seven articles were excluded due to irrelevant content in the contexts of diabetes and its mechanism.

Result:
The review resulted in getting a better understanding of the possible mechanisms by which PA works in prevention and management of DM and delaying the onset of diabetes in PDM. In addition to that, the highest known risk factors for diabetes in this current scenario are understood as physical inactivity among youngsters, along with low nutrition high-quality diet, stress, low-quality sleep, and associated fat and glucose metabolism.

Conclusion:
During pandemics like coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), physically being active also has its role in reducing resistance power and metabolism of fat and glucose, thereby increasing the risk for diabetes. It is always better to keep oneself with some exercise daily to maintain surface immunity high and strong to avoid diseases. This is possible by modification of lifestyle with yoga, exercises, and proper diet. Periodic incorporation of indoor–outdoor activities aiming at cutting short period of inactivity will help prevent and manage diabetes and other metabolic endocrine disorders to a large extent.
Systematic Review and Scientific Rating of Commercial Apps Available in India for Diabetes Prevention
Authors: Ranjani Harish , Nitika Sharma , Hariharan Raveendran , Charumeena Harikrishnan , Oliver Nick , Pradeepa Rajendra , Chambers John Campbell , Unnikrishnan Ranjit , Mohan Viswanathan , Avari Parizad E. , Anjana Ranjit Mohan 
Published: September 2021

Objectives:
We aimed to evaluate the quality of currently available health apps for prevention of type 2 diabetes among Asian Indians using validated rating scales.

Materials and Methods:
Using the keywords, “diabetes prevention,” “healthy lifestyle,” and “fitness,” a total of 1486 apps available in India via Google Play were assessed for eligibility by two independent reviewers. After initial screening using specific inclusion and exclusion criteria, 50 apps underwent a pre-specified rating based on user reviews, number of downloads, and app size. Sixteen apps that scored ≥ 9 were shortlisted for further review using the Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). The mean MARS scores (for categories I and II) were used to identify the top ranked apps.

Results:
The mean score for Category I of MARS rating was highest for “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” (4.55/5). This was followed by “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” (4.45/5). For Category II of MARS, “Diabetes M,” “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking,” “Calorie Counter—My Fitness Pal,” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” all scored equally well. On comparing the advantages and disadvantages of each of these applications, “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” again ranked the best.

Conclusion:
Our review identifies two commercially available apps “Google Fit: Health and Activity Tracking” and “Healthifyme—Diet Plan, Health, and Weight Loss” as being user friendly and good quality. Although encouraging, further research is needed to evaluate the efficacy of these apps for the prevention of diabetes.
The psychological impact of the COVID-19 crisis on young Swiss men participating in a cohort study
Authors: Marmet Simon , Wicki Matthias , Gmel Gerhard , Gachoud Céline , Daeppen Jean-Bernard , Bertholet Nicolas , Studer Joseph 
Published: September 2021

AIMS:
The COVID-19 pandemic caused many disturbances to daily life worldwide and may also have significantly affected people’s psychological well-being. The present study aimed to describe the psychological impact of the crisis on our sample of young Swiss men and to examine differences due to their linguistic region, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and living arrangements.

METHODS:
Based on an ongoing cohort study, we assessed a general-population sample of young Swiss men (n = 2345; average 29 years old) shortly before (from April 2019) and early on during the COVID-19 crisis (between 13 May and 8 June 2020). This was a unique opportunity to estimate the crisis’ psychological impact in the form of depression, perceived stress and sleep quality (assessed before and during COVID-19), and any crisis-induced fears, isolation or psychological trauma. Associations of psychological impact with living arrangements, experiencing COVID-19 symptoms and linguistic region (German-speaking vs French-speaking) were investigated using linear regression models.

FINDINGS:
By the time participants responded to our questionnaire, less than 1% had been tested positive for COVID-19, 2.6% had been tested negative and 14.7% had had some COVID-19 symptoms but had not been tested. About 8.2% of the sample reported at least some symptoms of psychological trauma (≥24 points on the Impact of Event Scale). On average, participants reported higher levels of fear for others (43.6% at least moderate) and economic fear (12.7% at least moderate) than fear for themselves (5.8% at least moderate). Those living alone and those who reported having COVID-19 symptoms themselves, or knowing someone with symptoms, reported higher overall psychological impact in the form of depression, perceived stress, sleep quality, psychological trauma, fear and isolation. Associations with linguistic region varied by outcome, with higher levels of depression and fear in French-speaking regions and higher levels of perceived stress and isolation in German-speaking regions.

INTERPRETATION:
The crisis had a considerable impact on the psychological well-being of our sample of young Swiss men, and some groups were more affected than others: those living alone and those who had shown COVID-19 symptoms themselves or had known someone with symptoms may have felt a greater psychological impact from the crisis. Supporting those at a higher risk of psychological consequences in such crises, whether through structural measures or via individual support, should be an important aspect of crisis management and could help reduce the overall impact of the current pandemic on Switzerland’s population.
Collection of the Buddhist sculptures of Mongolia of the National Museum of the Republic of Buryatia
Authors: Бардалеева С.Б. 
Published: September 2021

В статье впервые рассматривается собранная Национальным музеем Республики Бурятия коллекция буддийской скульптуры Монголии, связанной с именем Г. Дзанабадзара (1635–1723), основоположника монгольской школы в буддийском искусстве. В ходе изучения коллекции использовалась визуальная и сравнительная методика, а также знакомство с авторскими работами Мастера в музеях Монголии. В результате были выявлены три группы буддийских скульптур с характерными особенностями этой школы: цельное толстостенное литье, блестящая позолота, комбинированное золочение, особая техника освящения скульптур. Ярким украшением коллекции является авторская работа самого Дзанабадзара — скульптура Будды долголетия Амитаюса. Кроме того, около тридцати скульптур XVIII–XIX вв. представляют его школу. Третья группа скульптур состоит из поздних работ монгольских мастеров в виде реплик и подражаний. О коллекции монгольской скульптуры музея упоминалось в сообщении автора статьи на научной конференции в Монголии, посвященной 370-летию Дзанабадзара. Целью данной статьи является возможность ознакомить читателей с «эталонными» работами Великого Дзанабадзара и его школы, создавших базу для творчества следующих поколений художников.
The collection of the Buddhist sculpture of Mongolia, which is related to the founder of the Mongolian school in the Buddhist art G. Zanabazar (1635–1723), is observed for the first time at this article. The process of research of the collection involved visual and comparative methods as well as conversance with the master’s works in museums of Mongolia. As a result, three groups of the Buddhist sculptures with special features of the school were fetched out: one-piece and heavy-walled casting, lucent gilding, special technic of sculpture consecrating. The collection cherry on top is Zanabazar’s own work — a sculpture of Buddha of longevity Amitayus. Furthermore, about thirty sculptures of 18th – 19th centuries represent his school. The third group of the sculptures consists of late works of Mongolian masters by way of replica and imitating. This collection of the Mongolian sculptures of the museum was mentioned by the article author at scientific conference in Mongolia dedicated to the 350th anniversary of Zanabazar’s birth. The article aim is to introduce to the readers the “reference” works of the great Zanabazar and his school, which prepared a basis for creation for the next generation of artists.
Kuya. Zendo
Authors: Чандра Л. 
Published: September 2021

Статья посвящена иконографии образов буддийского монаха Куя и священнослужителя Дзэндо. Приведены известные скульптурные изображения, находящиеся в храмах Японии. Перевод статьи Локеша Чандры из «Словаря буддийской иконографии» выполнен С.М. Белокуровой.This article is about the meanings and iconography of the Buddhist monk Kuya and priest Zendo. The well-known sculptural images that are in the temples of Japan are given. The translation of Lokesh Chandra's article from the Dictionary of Buddhist Iconography was made by S.М. Belokurova.
IDENTITI SENIBINA MELAYU ISLAM DALAM PERANCANGAN DAN STRUKTUR RUANG DALAMAN RUMAH TRADISIONAL MELAYU KELANTAN
Authors: OTHMAN NOR HAFIZA , SHUAIB ABD AZIZ 
Published: September 2021

Perancangan dan struktur ruang yang terdapat pada rumah tradisional melayu kelantan dianggap satu komponen penting di dalam identiti senibina melayu islam. Susunan ruang dan bahagian-bahagian komponen bangunan rumah melayu banyak disesuaikan dengan kehendak islam seperti pengasingan ruang lelaki dan ruang wanita. Penumpuan tesis ini melibatkan rumah jenis tiang dua belas di negeri kelantan melalui analisis lukisan terukur yang diperolehi daripada ’the centre for the study of built environment in malay world melayu’(kalam). Ia menggunakan kaedah kualitatif analisis kandungan dengan menggunakan pendekatan deskriptif atau ’exploranary research’. Instrumen yang digunakan adalah temubual berstruktur. Ia dikaji melalui pengamatan, penerokaan dan penghuraian terhadap aspek susun atur ruang melalui ideologi islam yang menyebabkan perubahan nilai, estetik dan orientasi pemikiran di dalam reka bentuk rumah tradisional melayu kelantan.

Planning and spatial structure found in traditional Malay house Kelantan is considered an important component in the architectural identity of the Malay Muslims. Spatial arrangement and component parts of buildings Malay houses many Islamic customized spatial isolation of men and women separate. Convergence thesis involves twelve pillars of the house in Kelantan through analysis of measured drawings derived from 'The Centre for the Study of Built Environment in the Malay Malay World' (KALAM). It uses the method of qualitative content analysis using descriptive approach or 'exploranary research. The instrument used was a structured interview. It was reviewed through observation, exploration and elaboration of aspects of the layout of the space through which the Islamic ideology of changes in value, aesthetics and orientation of thought in the design of traditional Malay house Kelantan.