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Research article:- General Surgery,
Basavaraj G. Veerapur1, I.V. Uppin2 and YP Raghavendra Babu3*.
1Assistant Professor, Department of General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
2Retired Professor, Department of General Surgey, J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, India.
3*Associate Professor, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Manipal University, India.
Abstract:- The incidence of diabetes and its complications are on the rise with risk of lower extremity amputations being fifteen fold higher as compared to non-diabetics due to chronic diabetic foot ulcer. Diabetic ulcers are known to be resistant to conventional treatment and may herald severe complications if not treated wisely. A series of study has shown that application of PDGF to wound enhances the process of wound healing. In view of this a study on efficacy of rh-PDGF in chronic diabetic ulcers versus normal saline dressings was undertaken. Our study revealed that rh-PDGF therapy could act as an adjuvant to the conventional mode of treatment.
Key words:- rh-PDGF, diabetic foot ulcer, saline dressing, chronic ulcer.
Research article:- Agronomy
Hamidi Reza1* and Mahmoodi Sholeh2
*1 Assistant Professor in Agronomy Department, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
2 Former Graduate Student in Agronomy Department, College of Agriculture, Shiraz University, Shiraz, Iran.
Abstract:- Field, greenhouse, and laboratory experiments were conducted to evaluate the effects of soil moisture and phosphorus levels on allelopathic potential of wheat residues, and to study the effect of wheat extract concentrations on the germination and growth of radish (Raphanus sativus L.) and wild barley (Hordeum spontaneum Koch). The field experimental design was split-plot with 4 replications. The main factor was three moisture levels including 100, 200, and 300 mm crop evapotranspiration and the sub factor was five phosphorus fertilizer levels of 0, 50, 100, 150, and 200 kg/ha. The results showed that under soil moisture and phosphorous stresses, the inhibitory effects of wheat residues on radish and wild barley seed germination and growth parameters had an obvious increase. The weed seed germination peaked (62%) at extract that prepared from plants that received 100 kg P/ha (F3) and the highest amount of water (W1). A significant decrease in both plant seed germination percentage was recorded with increasing extract concentration. At all soil moisture levels the severe reduction of the weed shoot dry weight was obtained from no fertilized plots indicated the wheat plant produced the highest amounts of allelochemicals. The extract that was made from wheat plant which received the lowest amounts of moisture markedly inhibited radish and wild barley plant heights in a concentration-dependent manner. In all soil moisture levels, wheat plants that received 200 kg P/ha produced leachates that exerted the lowest inhibitory effects on wild barley plant height. It is an important strategy that the allelopathy of wheat straw can used for weed suppression in agroecosystems.
Key words:- Allelochemicals, Allelopathy, Soil moisture, Phosphorus, Wheat residue, Weed control.
Review article:-Periodontology and Oral Implantology
Sonakshi Gupta1 and Vidya Dodwad2*
1Postgraduate student(III Yr) ,MDS, Professor and Head2*,
Department of Periodontology and Oral Implantology, I.T.S.-CDSR, Muradnagar, Ghaziabad,U.P,India.
Abstract:- Periodontitis is a multifactorial, chronic disease followed by destruction of supporting structures of teeth. Besides bacteria, viruses can also be present within periodontal pockets. The role of viruses such as Herpes viruses mainly Herpes Simplex viruses 1 and 2, Human Cytomegalo virus, Epstein Barr virus is significant, as they may induce abnormalities in the adhesion, chemotaxis, phagocytosis, and bactericidal activities of polymorphonuclear leukocytes. The frequent occurrence of herpesviruses in various types of severe periodontal disease makes the participation of herpesvirus species in the etiology of periodontitis a distinct possibility.
Key words:- Herpesviruses, Cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr virus, periodontitis.
Original article:-Community Medicine
Nitheshkumar1* and B.Kiranmai2.
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad, India.
2Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Gandhi Medical college, Hyderabad, India.
Abstract- Background Rabies, present on all continents and endemic in most African and Asian countries, is a 100% fatal zoonotic viral disease, transmitted to humans through contact, mainly bites and scratches with infected animals, both domestic and wild. According to the World Health Organization, about 35,000 people die of rabies in India every year – accounting for about 81 percent of global deaths. Even today with no cure anywhere in the world, Rabies is only preventable with wound care, vaccines and immunoglobulins. Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitudes, beliefs and practices (KAP) about animal bites and rabies among rural women Hyderabad. Materials & Methods:- Cross sectional community based study was conducted in randomly selected urban slum, Hassannagar, Hyderabad. The sample size of 100 woman between 20-55 years of age depending up on prevalence of rabies in this particular area. Study variables are age, education, socioeconomic status, diet, cultural activities, vaccine, and supernatural methods. Study done in a period of one month during May 2012 and data was analyzed using software Epi info, percentages and chi square test was done to know the significance of variables. Results: Out of 100 sample 37 % are literates and 63 % illiterates and the mean age was 24years. Majority of the people heard about rabies and transmitted by dog bite. . Knowledge about appropriate wound toilet was found to be inadequate. Only 33.4% of the respondents knew rabies could be prevented by vaccination, while 38.7% believed that the infection could be treated with herbs and other indigenous applications. KAP study suggests that there is need to create awareness amongst the masses regarding epidemiology of the disease and merits of prompt and appropriate post exposure treatment through enhanced IEC activities.
Key words:- Rabies, Supernatural methods, Herbal application, Wound toilet, Vaccination.
Research article:-
Amin Kordi Yoosefinejad1, Azam Hosseini2,Homa Pouradeli Ashjaei3 and Reza Ghalamghash4.
1PhD student of Physical Therapy, Tehran University of Medical Sciences (TUMS), Tehran, IR.Iran.
2Msc of Psychiatry, Madaen General Hospital, Tehran, IR.Iran.
3Msc of Motor Behavior, Shahid Bahonar University, Kerman, IR.Iran.
4PhD. * Rehabilitation Department, Madaen General Hospital, south saba st. - Tehran, Iran.
Abstract:- Purpose:-The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of musculoskeletal- related pain in mothers carrying and lifting their disabled children for at least one year. [Method] Prevalence of musculoskeletal related pain was evaluated in different sites such as neck and shoulder, elbow, wrist, back and legs in seventy of mothers with disabled children (mean age of 30.2± 5.3 years old). The prevalence of depression was also investigated using a questionnaire. [Results] Prevalence of musculoskeletal related pain was more than expected in these mothers. Among pain in different sites, back pain was the most prevalent (84.1%). The prevalence of depression was also high (76.8%). [Conclusion] Musculoskeletal-related pains are more prevalent than expected in care givers especially mothers lifting and carrying their disabled children during non-ambulatory phase. Professionals involved in the care of children should also help parents to cope with the burden of care-giving as musculoskeletal-related pains and depression.
Key words:- Care givers, musculoskeletal- related pain, depression, disability, children.