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Turnaround time for the issuing of packed red cells: A retrospective study in a tertiary care hospital
Authors: Sarkar Satyam , Singh Iqbal , Dhote Shweta W 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Introduction:
Turnaround time (TAT) is one of the most crucial performance indicators for blood transfusion and laboratory services. It is especially crucial in transfusion services due to its seminal role as a determining factor in patient care outcomes. We examined our institution’s TAT for issuing blood units.

Materials and Methods:
The Department of Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, MGM Medical College and Hospital in Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, undertook this retrospective noninterventional study over 12 months from January 01, 2020 to December 31, 2020. TAT was determined using a random audit of 10% of all monthly requests at the blood center. All requests for packed red cells (PRCs) received in the blood center during the study period were included in the evaluation. All requests for other blood components such as fresh-frozen plasma, random donor platelets, and cryoprecipitates were excluded along with all reservations for PRCs. A team of investigators tracked 369 requests for packed red cells over the year, noting the turnaround time. The standard TAT was set depending on the nature of the clinical case. Any significant deviation from institutionally established TAT was investigated, and root cause analysis was done.

Results:
The majority of transfusion requests were routine (72%) followed by emergency (23%) and lifesaving (5%). For routine cases, the average TAT was observed at 104 minutes. For emergency cases, the average TAT was observed at 39 minutes. For lifesaving cases, the average TAT was observed at 12 minutes. The highest number of cases were categorized under routine, followed by emergency cases and lifesaving categories.

Conclusion:
It was observed that there were no significant variations in turnaround time in routine, emergency, or lifesaving cases. Overall, as per our blood center standards, TAT for the issue of packed red cells was observed to fall under the normal range for routine, emergency, and lifesaving. Any outliers observed during the duration of the study were mainly due to inadequate samples or patient details received at the blood center or the presence of irregular antibodies encountered during the crossmatch.
Associative role of methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase and thymidylate synthase 6bp del gene polymorphism in preterm delivery
Authors: Panikar Surya AS , Sharma Sunil , Sureshkumar Krishna , Dubey Shubhangi , Thakur Mansee Kapil 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Objective:
Preterm delivery is a major adverse birth outcome, approximately 15 million babies are born prematurely every year. There are several causes for preterm deliveries. This study focuses on folate metabolic pathways. Dietary folate plays a crucial role in premature labor. We examined the relationship between methylenetetrahydrofolate reductase (MTHFR) (C677T) and thymidylate synthase (TYMS) 6bpdel polymorphism.

Materials and Methods:
A total number of 300 pregnant women were selected for this study; among which (n = 150) were preterm and (n = 150) were term delivery cases. The selected samples were further processed for molecular polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. The demographic profile of birth status resulted significantly with (P = 0.0001) proving chances of high infant mortality due to prematurity.

Results:
The genotype distribution of MTHFR C677T showed significant data (P = 0.0021) whereas insignificant genotypic distribution was observed for the TYMS gene (P = 0.067). Our results imply that genes that are involved in the folate pathway play a crucial role in early pregnancy.

Conclusion:
Advanced and better strategies can be brought to an improved intervention of folate at the time of pregnancy which will help to reduce the rate of premature deliveries.
Adverse events following COVID-19 vaccination: A cross-sectional study
Authors: Bansod Vaishali P , Agawane Shubhangi U , Gawade Sachin A , Gore Harishchandra D , Chawla Parvinder S 
Published: March 2023

AbstractBackground:Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccines are essential to tear out the COVID-19 pandemic. COVAXIN and COVISHIELD were the first licensed vaccines in India for public use. For safety surveillance reporting, adverse events following immunization were an essential and integral part of the postlicensure phase for benefit-risk analysis of vaccines. Public trust in newly introduced vaccines will be strengthened by monitoring vaccine safety. So this study was planned to find out adverse events following COVISHIELD vaccination and the association of some factors with adverse events following COVISHIELD vaccination among vaccinees at vaccination centers of tertiary care hospitals.Materials and Methods:A cross-sectional study was carried out among vaccinees at vaccination centers in tertiary care hospitals. Data was collected through Google forms containing a structured questionnaire.Results:A total of 530 adverse events following immunization (AEFI) were reported by 146 (39.46%) participants, where one participant experienced more than one AEFI with the COVISHIELD vaccine. The most common reported AEFI were myalgia (104 [19.62%]), fever (104 [19.62%]), and fatigue/lethargy (104 [19.62%]), followed by pain at the injection site (80 [15.09%]). Participants who experienced AEFI with other vaccines and had a previous history of COVID-19 infection were found to be significant independent predictors of AEFI with the COVISHIELD vaccine.Conclusion:Most AEFIs were mild and lasted for a short duration, subsiding on symptomatic treatment. We found only the history of AFFI with other vaccines and previous infection with COVID-19 as significant predictors for the occurrence of AEFI with the COVISHIELD vaccine.
Perception of Indian citizens regarding lockdown during COVID-19 pandemic in the Indian context
Authors: Kulkarni Shraddha S , Nannaware Maya , Singru Samir , Bansod Vaishali P , Chawla Col P S , Kalra Khyati 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background:
In response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the government of India declared a lockdown on March 24, 2020. This affected the daily life of citizens, influencing the availability of daily needs. There was a diverse opinion among public health experts regarding the implementation of the lockdown. Therefore, this study was planned to assess the perceptions and to study the effects of lockdown and challenges faced by Indian citizens during the lockdown imposed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Materials and Methods:
A cross-sectional study was carried out among Indian citizens above 18 years old using the snowball sampling method. Data were collected through Google forms containing a semistructured questionnaire.

Results:
Of 464 participants, 61.85% of them reported that lockdown is necessary to contain the spread of the coronavirus infection; 50.43% had a negative effect on their job; and felt mental health problems like anxiety, lack of sleep, stress due to increased workload, and the feeling of separated from family.

Conclusion:
According to the majority of participants, the lockdown was necessary to contain the spread of the pandemic. Participants who faced different problems also found ways to overcome them in a positive way.
Effect of selected physical exercises on low back pain
Authors: Badhe Archana M , Aman Marudhar , Sonawane Dhiraj V 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background:
Men and women are equally affected by low back pain (LBP), which can range in intensity from a dull, constant ache to a sudden, sharp sensation that hinders the person. Pain can begin abruptly due to an accident or by lifting something heavy, or it can develop over time due to age-related changes in the spine. LBP is one of the primary healthcare problems in all developing countries; nurses play a vital role in giving different interventions to treat back pain effectively. This study aims to study the effect of selected physical exercise on LBP among patients attending the outpatient department (OPD) in selected hospitals.

Materials and Methods:
A quasi-experimental, one-group pretest–posttest time series research design was used to conduct a study among the patients attending OPD in selected hospitals. A total of 160 respondents were studied from October 2021 to February 2022. A numerical pain scale and a semistructured self-administered questionnaire were used to collect data. Only respondents who gave informed consent were issued the questionnaire to complete at their convenience. Physical exercises were demonstrated and done by patients for 6 weeks, thrice a day in a week for 30 min regularly. Data were analyzed using Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 24.0. Descriptive data were presented in the form of bar graphs and frequency tables.

Results:
The study showed that 59.37% of the respondents had severe LBP in the pretest. After doing selected physical exercises, the severe pain level reduced to 56.25% in post-test-1, 32.5% in post-test-2, and 14.37% in post-test-3. The t value of the difference in mean reduction of LBP was tabulated, and the calculated t values were (0.78, 5.60, 9.64) statistically significant at 0.05 level of significance (P < 0.05).

Conclusion:
LBP is seen as an issue for all ages and all sectors of society. One common component of pain treatment programs focuses on increased physical exercise reconditioning, and exercise would increase strength and concomitantly decrease pain as a long-term effect. The investigator found that physical activities were very effective and beneficial in reducing back pain among patients with LBP.
Parvovirus B19 infection in a patient of juvenile arthritis: A case report
Authors: Mohammed Tariq I , Deshmukh Ashish R , Kochhar Tanya , Patlola Alekhya 
Published: March 2023

Abstract
Parvovirus B19 infection, or fifth disease or erythema infectiosum, is a self-limiting viral exanthem and can occur along with other connective tissue disorders. Occasionally, children may have preceding chronic joint complaints suggestive of juvenile idiopathic arthritis. A 7-year-old female patient presented to the outpatient department with a rash over her face, upper and lower limbs, and trunk, which was preceded by fever. The patient is a known case of juvenile arthritis. On examination, there were multiple erythematous and skin-colored plaques over cheeks; few pustules over lips; multiple erythematous papules over upper limbs, lower limbs, and trunk; multiple erythematous macules over palms; and swelling over interphalangeal joints of bilateral hands, elbow and knee joints with genu valgum deformity of limbs. The patient was given topical antibiotic and steroid combination cream and oral antihistaminic for her cutaneous complaints.
Acute Acalculous Cholecystitis Caused by Candida albicans Secondary to COVID-19 Infection
Authors: Wali Haytham A. , Tabb Deanne , Baloch Saeed A. 
Published: March 2023

Introduction:
Acute acalculous cholecystitis is an acute gallbladder inflammation in the absence of cholelithiasis associated with high morbidity and mortality rates. Fungal organisms are an infrequent cause of gallbladder infections. Although many coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients reported gastrointestinal symptoms, there is little evidence of gallbladder and biliary tract involvement. we report a case of fungal acute acalculous cholecystitis secondary to COVID-19.

Case Presentation:
A 71-year-old man with a past medical history of benign prostatic hyperplasia, essential hypertension, and hyperlipidemia was admitted for COVID-19 and received appropriate treatment with dexamethasone, remdesivir, and convalescent plasma. The patient continued to be lethargic, weak, and had elevated inflammatory markers. He was transferred to the intensive care unit (ICU) for intubation and mechanical ventilation. The total bilirubin started to increase over the following days and reached 8 mg/dL (136.8 μmol/L). The ultrasound did not show cholelithiasis and the bile culture grew Candida albicans, indicating acalculous Candida cholecystitis. The patient had a significant deterioration in clinical status and passed away after being transferred to comfort care.

Conclusion:
Our case represents acute acalculous cholecystitis possibly secondary to COVID-19 infection that was resulted in an invasive fungal infection involving the gallbladder Future research could help facilitate a better pathophysiological understanding of gallbladder complications and provide a more precise explanation of the long-term effects of COVID-19.
Oncological outcomes of elective versus emergency surgery for colon cancer: A tertiary academic center experience
Authors: Bin Traiki Thamer A. , AlShammari Sulaiman A. , AlRabah Razan N. , AlZahrani Amirah M. , Alshenaifi Saud T. , Alhassan Noura S. , Abdulla Maha-Hamadien , Zubaidi Ahmad M. , Al-Obeed Omar A. , Alkhayal Khayal A. 
Published: March 2023

Abstract

Background:
In this study, we aimed to identify the oncological outcomes in colon cancer patients who underwent elective versus emergency curative resection.

Methods:
All patients who underwent curative resection for colon cancer between July 2015 and December 2019 were retrospectively reviewed and analyzed. Patients were divided into two groups based on the presentation into elective and emergency groups.

Results:
A total of 215 patients with colon cancer were admitted and underwent curative surgical resection. Of those, 145 patients (67.4%) were elective cases, and 70 (32.5%) were emergency cases. Family history of malignancy was positive in 44 patients (20.5%) and significantly more common in the emergency group (P = 0.016). The emergency group had higher T and TNM stages (P = 0.001). The 3-year survival rate was 60.9% and significantly less in the emergency group (P = 0.026). The mean duration from surgery to recurrence, 3-year disease-free survival, and overall survival were 1.19, 2.81, and 3.11, respectively.

Conclusion:
Elective group was associated with better 3-year survival, longer overall, and 3-year disease-free survival compared to the emergency group. The disease recurrence rate was comparable in both groups, mainly in the first two years after curative resection.
Group-theoretic Johnson classes and a non-hyperelliptic curve with torsion Ceresa class
Authors: Bisogno Dean , Li Wanlin , Litt Daniel , Srinivasan Padmavathi 
Published: March 2023

Let l be a prime and G a pro-l group with torsion-free abelianization. We produce group-theoretic analogues of the Johnson/Morita cocycle for G -- in the case of surface groups, these cocycles appear to refine existing constructions when l=2. We apply this to the pro-l etale fundamental groups of smooth curves to obtain Galois-cohomological analogues, and discuss their relationship to work of Hain and Matsumoto in the case the curve is proper. We analyze many of the fundamental properties of these classes and use them to give an example of a non-hyperelliptic curve whose Ceresa class has torsion image under the l-adic Abel-Jacobi map.Comment: 18 pages, final version
Analisis Ketersediaan dan Kebutuhan Air untuk Daya Dukung Lingkungan di Dusun Limbong Padang, Lembang Talimbangan, Kec. Buntupepasan
Authors: Rante Stenly 
Published: March 2023

Beragam bentuk aktivitas manusia yang tidak pernah lepas dari penggunaan air. Kondisi tersebut memaksa agar suatu dusun dapat menjaga kualitas dan kuantitas sumber daya air. Tersedianya sumber daya air suatu dusun harus mampu mencukupi kebutuhan air yang diharapkan, sehingga terjadi keseimbangan antara keduannya. Penentuan keterlampauinya ketersediaan oleh kebutuhan air dapat dinyatakan melalui status daya dukung lingkungan. Tujuan utama dilakukannya penelitian untuk mengetahui status daya dukung lingkungan Di Dusun Limbong Padang. Penentuan status daya dukung lingkungan dilakukan dengan metode analisis data primer. Faktor penentu kebutuhan air antara lain jumlah penduduk, luas sawah, dan jumlah ternak. Dusun Limbong Padang, Lembang Talimbangan, Kecamatan Buntu Pepasan, yang merupakan salah satu kecamatan di Kabupaten Toraja Utara yang terletak di Koordinat 02° 49’ 53” Lintang Selatan dan 119° 51’ 26” Bujur Timur dengan Luas Wilayah 131,72 Km², dengan jarak tempuh sekitar 26 Km dari Ibukota Kabupaten Toraja Utara (Rantepao) dan dapat ditempuh dengan kendaraan roda dua dan roda empat. Topografi daerah ini berbukit dengan ketinggian rata-rata 1.415 DPL.Secara keseluruhan Kecamatan Buntu Pepasan terdiri dari 1 Kelurahan dan 12 Lembang dengan luas wilayah 131,72 km² salah satunya Lembang Talimbangan. Kebutuhan Air Jumlah populasi penduduk, jumlah ternak, dan luas sawah berpengaruh pada penggunaan air di Dusun Limbong Padang. Faktor penentu kebutuhan air diproyeksikan baik untuk mengetahui besarnya penggunaan air domestik, non domestik, irigasi, peternakan, industri, dan untuk penggelontoran (pemeliharaan sungai)
Evaluación del aprendizaje profundo metacognitivo y autodeterminado en estudiantes universitarios (Metacognitive and self-determined deep learning assessment in university students)
Authors: Simón Medina Natalia , Del Valle Díaz Sagrario , Rioja Collado Natalia , Cuadrado Borobia Jon 
Published: March 2023

Se presenta un estudio cuyo objetivo es evaluar el nivel de aprendizaje profundo metacognitivo y autodeterminado en relación con el rendimiento académico, de los alumnos de 1º de Grado de Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte, en la asignatura de Procesos de Enseñanza Aprendizaje, en el curso 2019-2020. Tres han sido los cuestionarios utilizados: el Cuestionario de procesos de estudio de dos factores revisado (R-SPQ-2F) de Biggs et al., (2001) traducido al español por Recio y Cabrero (2005); la versión en español (Matos, 2009), el Cuestionario de Clima de Aprendizaje Autodeterminado de Williams y Deci (1996), en su versión traducida y adaptada al castellano por Matos (2009), y el Cuestionario de Estrategias Metacognitivas de O´Neil y Abedi (1996), en la versión traducida y adaptada por Vallejos et al., (2012). Los resultados hallados muestran relaciones estadísticamente significativas tanto entre las variables del enfoque de aprendizaje profundo, clima de aprendizaje autodeterminado y metacognición, estrechamente ligadas con el rendimiento académico, independientemente de la procedencia de los estudiantes, Bachillerato o de Ciclo de Grado Superior (CGS). Se hallan diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre el modo de aprender de los estudiantes según su procedencia. Se hace un análisis de las implicaciones que debería tener en cuenta la docencia universitaria.
Palabras clave: aprendizaje profundo, metaconocimiento, autodeterminación, universidad.
Abstract. The present study is focused on assessment the students´ level of metacognitive and self-determined deep learning in relation to academic performance. All participants studied 1st Grade of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences, in the subject of Teaching-Learning Processes, in the 2019-2020 academic year. There have been three questionnaires used: the revised Two-Factor Study Process Questionnaire (R-SPQ-2F) by Biggs et al. (2001) translated into Spanish by Recio and Cabrero (2005); the Spanish version (Matos, 2009), the Self-Determined Learning Climate Questionnaire by Williams and Deci (1996), in its version translated and adapted into Spanish by Matos (2009), and the Metacognitive Strategies Questionnaire by O'Neil & Abedi (1996), translated and adapted version by Vallejos et al., (2012). The results found show statistically significant relationships between the variables of the deep learning approach, self-determined learning climate and metacognition, closely linked with academic performance, regardless of the origin of the students, Baccalaureate or Higher Degree Cycle. Statistically significant differences are found between the way of learning of the students according to their origin. An analysis is made of the implications of university teaching.
Keywords: Deep learning, metacognition, self-determining learning climate, university.
Una revisión sistemática de la importancia del ejercicio físico sobre la autoeficacia y aprendizaje del estudiante (A systematic review of the importance of physical exercise on student self-efficacy and learning)
Authors: Soriano Sánchez José Gabriel , Jiménez Vázquez David , Sastre-Riba Sylvia 
Published: March 2023

Antecedentes: actualmente, es relevante la importancia del ejercicio físico diario para los educandos, ya que repercute en su estado de salud. Así, es fundamental la importancia de las intervenciones para favorecer el ejercicio físico del alumnado. Objetivo: identificar mediante una revisión sistemática la importancia que ejercen los programas de intervención en el desarrollo del ejercicio físico sobre la autoeficacia y el aprendizaje del alumnado. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda de artículos en distintas bases de datos, concretamente, en Scopus, Psicodoc, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed y SportDiscus. De este modo, se obtuvieron un total de 716 documentos que, tras aplicar los criterios de inclusión establecidos, quedaron 4 investigaciones para su revisión. Resultados: la muestra de estos quedó compuesta por un total de 2.414 estudiantes. Los resultados revelaron los efectos positivos que posee la práctica de la actividad física en los jóvenes al incrementar las percepciones, actitudes hacia la actividad física, la autoeficacia y mejora del aprendizaje. Conclusión: se consideran relevantes los resultados hallados en el presente trabajo. No obstante, se recomienda que nuevos programas de intervención tengan en cuenta estos resultados, de modo que permitan corroborar estos hallazgos.
Palabras clave: Aprendizaje; Autoeficacia; Ejercicio Físico; Estudiantes; Revisión Sistemática.ç
Abstract. Background: currently, the importance of daily physical exercise for students is relevant, since it has an impact on their state of health. Thus, the importance of interventions to promote students' physical exercise is fundamental. Aim: to identify, by means of a systematic review, the importance of intervention programs in the development of physical exercise on students' self-efficacy and learning. Materials and methods: a search for articles was carried out in different databases, specifically in Scopus, Psicodoc, PsycINFO, Web of Science, PubMed and SportDiscus. Thus, a total of 716 documents were obtained which, after applying the established inclusion criteria, left 4 studies for review. Results: the sample consisted of a total of 2.414 students. The results revealed the positive effects of the practice of physical activity in young people by increasing perceptions, attitudes towards physical activity, self-efficacy and improved learning. Conclusion: the results found in the present study are considered relevant. However, it is recommended that new intervention programs take these results into account, in order to corroborate these findings.
Keywords: Learning; Self-efficacy; Physical Exercise; Students; Systematic Review.