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Original research article:-Microbiology
Sumathi K1*, Prakash M2, Lakshmi K3, Menezes GA3.
1Assistant Professor of Biochemistry, 2Assistant Professor of ENT, 3Assistant Professors of Microbiology, Sree Balaji Medical College and Hospital (Bharath University), Chennai, India.
Abstract:- Background: The risk of diabetic cochleopathy is proportionately increased with elevated glycated hemoglobin value. The aim of the study was to study the significance of HbA1c in deafness in type-2 diabetes mellitus. Material & Methods: Hundred diabetic patients attending a tertiary care hospital were included in the study. Serum HbA1c was estimated by ion-exchange chromatography & hearing loss by pure tone audiogram in all the patients. Results: Overall, 46 diabetic patients had sensori-neural hearing loss & 54 diabetic patients had normal hearing. This study found that the proportion of hearing loss among all diabetics was 46%, but in case of diabetic with poor glycemic control, it was 95.8%. Conclusion: Diabetic patients whose glycemic levels were not under control were more prone for hearing loss. Hence, Diabetic patients are advised to keep their glycemic levels under good control to prevent hearing loss. Screening for hearing loss can be recommended for the poorly controlled diabetic patients attending the outpatient department (OPD).
Key words:- HbA1c, Diabetes mellitus, Diabetic cochleopathy.
Research article:-PSM/Community Medicine
Tiwari Ranjana1, Dhiraj Kumar Srivastava2* and Bansal Manoj3
1MD, PhD, D.G.O, DH&HM, PGCHMgtFW, Associate Professor, Department of PSM/Community Medicine,G.R Medical College, Gwalior(MP),India.
2*Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, UP Rural Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Saifai, Etawah(UP),India.
3MD, Assistant professor, Department. of PSM/Community Medicine,Bundelkhand Medical College, Sagar (MP),India.
Abstract: - Background:-Ever since the establishment of HIV/AIDS as a disease entity in the medical fraternity, it has been an area of great concern for scholars across the globe. A regular assessment of knowledge and practices of practitioners are empirical for both practitioners and policy makers as it help them to assess the exact situation in the recent scenario of changing HIV epidemiology. Objectives:-To assess the knowledge and practices of practitioners in relation to HIV/AIDS. To find out the most preferred modalities to get updates on recent advances in HIV/AIDS. Material and Methods:-The study was carried out from July 2008 to Dec 2008 among government and private practitioners of Gwalior City. In this 75 government and 75 private practitioners were interviewed using a pre-structured questionnaire. Information regarding general profile, knowledge about signs and symptoms, management and counseling adopted in the management of HIV patients. The study also explored the different views on the most preferred modalities for getting updates on HIV. Result:-The mean score of government practitioners was 6.8 compared to 5.1 of private practitioners. There was a statistically differences in the knowledge of practitioners of both sectors on issues related to signs & symptoms, diagnosis and management. Similar differences were also noted in the practices commonly adopted in the management of HIV patients. Continuous Medical Educations (CME’s) was the most preferred modality of getting updates on recent advances in the field of HIV management. Conclusion:-There is an urgent need for upgrading the knowledge especially of private practitioners on various issues including HIV management. Regular CME’s should be organized to fulfill this job.
Key words:- HIV/AIDS, Practitioners, NACO.
Case report:-Obstetrics & Gynaecology
Yogita Dogra1*,Vanita Suri2 and Neelam Aggarwal3.
1Senior Resident, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Kamla Nehru Hospital, Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla , Himachal Pradesh, India
2Professor, 3 Addl. Professor, Department of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Abstract:- Fallopian tube carcinoma is a rare gynaecological malignancy of female reproductive tract, seen in peri-menopausal period. It is similar in behavior and presentation to ovarian carcinoma but associated with poorer prognosis especially if detected in advanced stage. Early diagnosis and prompt surgical management followed by chemotherapy is the key to success in management of primary fallopian tube carcinoma. The clinical manifestations, radiological and laboratory investigations can often lead to a correct diagnosis at an early stage. CA-125 is essential diagnostic marker for primary fallopian tube carcinoma and raised level of CA-125 should raise the suspicion of the same at early stage.
Key words:- Fallopian tube carcinoma, CA-125, ovarian cancer.
Original research article:-Biochemistry
*Renu Nagar
Department of Biochemistry,Dr. RP Govt. Medical College, Kangra, Himachal Pradesh, India.
Abstract:- Corpus luteal hormones and placental hormones stimulate glandular cells in target tissues bearing steroid hormone receptors to produce PSA. This PSA is detectable in female serum and shows variations reflecting the changes in levels of stimulating hormones. Predictably, therefore, the study found highest serum PSA during pregnancy, lesser during immediate postpartum period and least in non pregnant women. Serum PSA levels were found to show two peaks during menstrual cycle: a taller peak between 4th and 8th day of cycle and a smaller peak between 16th and 20th days. During pregnancy, higher serum PSA correlated to higher birth weight and male fetus. Postpartum serum PSA was higher in case of higher birth weight, higher gestation at delivery, male baby and instrumental delivery.
Key Words:- Prostate specific antigen, PSA, Menstrual cycle, Pregnancy, Post partum, Gestation, Gender, Birth weight, Type of delivery.
Research article:-
1Azadeh Najafi,2Abdolhossein Poornajaf ,3Leila Najafi,4Alimohammad Abbasie,5Yonus Nasrie,6Heiran Poornajaf,7Maseeod Poornajaf ,8Reza Shahhoseini.
1Ph.D. Student, Department of Sociology ,Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University,Tehran,Iran, 2,4,5,The member of academic board of Ilam University of Medical sciences, Ilam Iran, 3 Ph.D. Candidate in Health Care Services Administration,Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran , 6M.A. in Sociology, Ilam University of Medical sciences, Ilam,Iran,7M.A. in Nutrition, 8Ph.D. Candidate in Health Care Services Administration Department,Baghiyatallah University of Medical sciences, Tehran,Iran.
Abstract:- The primary means to pass the pollutants through worker’s body is respiratory apparatus. In addition to the effect on respiratory apparatus, these pollutants afflict all oranges and cause the simple to very serious diseases like cancer. Filtration apparatus and providing the necessary air for workers in dusty workshops is made of the following parts, by means of pressure difference:- 1:–Main body , 2:–Fan,3:-Sucker,4:–Control system,5:-Filtration house,6:–Main body and filtration house, 7:–Apparatus wheels,8:-The container of air distributor,9:–The plate for adjusting the air entering from fan . This apparatus is placed in the fixed point in the place of producing dust. As cooling the air, it will filter the air and evacuate it overhead of workers and in respiration place. The output of this device particle with size of smaller and bigger than 5 mm is 99/5% and 100% respectively. In order to achieve the maximum output, it must be installed at the back of work table and the movement domain of worker has been placed under the container of filtered air distributor. Apart of filtered air is cooled; re-sucked and re-circulated.This device would be transfer med to every part of workshop.
Keywords:- Design,Filtering,Respiratory,Workshops,Pressure.