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Research article:-
*Rajendra K. Gupta, Gautam Nagori.
*MD, Assistant Professor,Department of Paediatrics, Jhalawar Medical College , Jhalawar, Rajasthan, India.
Abstract:- Definition-Any liquid other than breast milk given for the first time to the new-born is defined as pre-lacteal feed. Objective-The study aims at determining the prevalence of pre-lacteal feed in babies presenting at immunization clinic ,paediatric department, Medical college Jhalawar, Rajasthan and to study the effect of mother’s education status and breast-feeding education given by medical staff at the time of antenatal checkup in this institution. Material and method- A total of 598 mothers with babies less than 8 weeks of age who presented at immunization clinic of paediatric department, Medical college Jhalawar during period from September 2011to February 2012 were included in this study. The mothers were interrogated about their education, place of delivery, whether they attended antenatal clinic and about prelacteal feed given to their babies or not. Results- 16 mothers were unable to give right answer about prelacteal feed given or not to their babies, so the analysis of datas made for 582 mothers. In this study only 61 (10.2%) mothers were involved in giving prelacteal feed . As far as education status concern 16.1% uneducated mothers and 48.5% mothers who never been educated by medical personals about breastfeed gave pre-lacteal feed to babies. No gross gender difference was noted among pre-lacteal feed babies. Conclusion – Formal education status of mothers and breast feeding education during antenatal period can reduce the prevalence of pre-lacteal feed.
Keywords:-Pre-lacteal feeds, antenatal clinic (ANC) , immunization clinic ,Jaggery, Ajwain.
Research article:-
*Meenakshi M Dhadave1,G Ajay Kumar2, Shrinivas Reddy3,Vijayanath.V4.
1Associate Professor, 2Professor,3 Biostastician,Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
4Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:- A study was undertaken to determine diarrhea related practices and awareness of ORS among mothers of under five children attending out patient department of community health centre of rajapur, Gulbarga. The study sample comprised a total of 70 mothers interviewed. Statistical analysis was done using percentages and chi-square test. The results of the study showed that only 55.7% of mothers gave home available fluids during diarrheal episodes in their children. Among them, 55% knew the correct method of preparation of salt sugar solution.65.7% of mothers were aware of ORS solution. Literacy status and occupation of the mother were found to e significantly associated with the awareness of the ORS. The Results indicated the need to increase awareness among mothers regarding oral rehydration therapy during diarrhea in their children.
Keywords:- Diarrhea, ORS, Mothers, CHTC.
Original research article:-
*Meenakshi M Dhadave1,G Ajay Kumar2, Shrinivas Reddy3,Kapate Rajshekar4,Vijayanath.V5 1Associate Professor, 2Professor,3 Biostatistician, 4 Prof &HOD, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, Karnataka, India.
5Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, Vinayaka Mission’s Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract:- Woman in India today has achieved or is struggling to achieve freedom and a new place in society. She can work in many fields. Education is expanding her universe. Out of 100 female nurses,85 were interviewed. Majority of nurses with 40% (34) were in the age group of 41-50 years followed by 35.29% (30) were in the age group of 31 to 40 years. 81.18 % (69) nurses were married and 9.41% (8) were widows. Hindus constitute 60% (51) , Christians 31.76% and Muslims 8.24 (7). 64.71 (55) belonged to nuclear family. 82.35% (70) accepted the job due to economic consideration. Permanent family planning was the method of choice among 89.65% (52) of acceptors. 61.18% (52) were facing health related problems and 36.47% (31) were facing social problems. However 95.29 % (81) were satisfied with their job.
Key words:- Work related problems, Nursing staff, Government General hospital.
Research article:-
* Gopal Bajaj.1, S.A.Kora2, Usha Doddamani3., Kaivallya 4.
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
2Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
3Assistant Professor, Department of OBG.,S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
4PG, Department of Medicine, S.Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Center, Bagalkot, 587 102 (Karnataka-India).
Abstract:- General Objective: To access the practice of blood conservation. Specific Objectives: To determine the methods of blood conservation in use, to access the lower limit of hemoglobin for elective procedures, to determine transfusion trigger point in practice, to find out limitations in practice and ways to improve clinical practice. Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in April 2012. Self-administered questionnaires were distributed among the surgeons and anesthetists in practice at S. Nijalingappa Medical College and H.S.K. Hospital & Research Centre. Navanagar, Bagalkot. The data gathered was analyzed using the SPSS Software. Results: Of participants who agreed to fill the questionnaires, 75% were males. The most prevalent specialty was Obstetrics and gynecology (28.85%), followed by orthopedic and surgery (19.23% each) and anesthesia (15.38%). The lowest hemoglobin limit before the patient was allowed into the theatre for elective procedures was 10 g/dl while individual transfusion triggers points ranged from hemoglobin of 6 to 10 g/dl. Majority of the doctors would avoid homologous blood transfusion in order to avoid transfusion-related diseases and reaction. Regarding knowledge of blood conservation methods and means of avoiding homologous blood, the use of diathermy was highest (80.77%), followed by use of hematinics (75%), and good nutrition (65.38%). Also in practice, diathermy was the most frequently used (67%), followed by hematinics (63.4%), good nutrition (48.08%), while the Ovadje cell saver was least. Suggestions from respondents on the ways of limiting transfusion-related problems included optimization of patients (24.5%), good screening (20%), improvement of standard of living (17.7%) and personnel training (13.3%). Conclusion: There is an agreement with the global trend geared toward minimizing the use of homologous blood by doctors in our hospital. However, our practice must continually be refined by continuing medical education in order to keep everyone informed of changes in practice. The Government must improve the quality of service by the provision of unavailable information and necessary infrastructure.
Keywords:-Auotologous blood, blood conservation, minimize homologous transfusion.
Original research article:-
*Tarun Agarwal, Rachana Singh. Amity Institute of Biotechnology, Amity University, Lucknow, UP, India.
Abstract:- The presents study focuses on to the characterization of the biological potentials of a bacterium isolated from the oil contaminated soil. The isolate was tested for the salt tolerance, Azo dyes (Acid Orange 7 and Congo red) degradation and for the heavy metal tolerance. Along with the previously mentioned test, Antibiotic susceptibility test, colony characterization studies were also conducted. According to the characterization studies, the bacterium was predicted to be of genus Klebseilla. The bacterial strain was found to degrade the azo dyes used in the studies and was tolerant to salts of heavy metals such as Zinc, Copper, Nickel and Arsenic.
Key words:- Salt tolerance, Azo dye degradation, Heavy metal tolerance, Antibiotic sensitivity test.