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Research article:-Physiology
Ashish Goel1*, Desh Deepak2, Kranthi Kumar G3, Sanjay Kumar Jha4 & Tripura Lakshmi J5.
1Assistant Professor, 3Demonstrator, Department of Physiology, SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences, Bareilly, UP, India.
2Professor, Department of Physiology, VCSG Government Medical Sciences and Research Institute, Srinagar, Uttarakhand, India.
4Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Government Medical College, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttarakhand,India.
5Demonstrator, Department of Physiology, Karpagam Faculty of Medical Sciences & Research, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
Abstract: Objective: The chronic exposure at high altitude represents an ideal model for evaluating the effects of hypobaric hypoxia. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of chronic hypoxia on immune response. Material and methods: In this study 300 healthy adults (150 of plains and 150 of high altitude) were taken. The white blood cell parameters were evaluated by blood samples using MS-9 automated hematology cell counter. Observations and results: The total white blood cell count of high altitude individuals were significantly higher as compared to people residing in plains. The monocyte count was significantly higher as compared to people residing in plains. There was a statistically significant difference in total leukocyte count between males of plains and high altitude, while the difference was not statistically significant between females of plains and high altitude respectively which indicated that haemopoietic response to altitude is markedly less in women than that usually observed in men. Conclusion: It can be concluded that the chronic altitude exposure might activate the immune response, which is indicated by high WBC count in the permanent residents of high altitude.
Key words:- High altitude, Chronic hypoxia, White blood cell count, Immune response.
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Original article:- Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics
Dhandapani G1*, Mahendra G.M1, Revathy A.R2 & Menezes G.A2
1Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Sree Balaji Dental College & Hospital. 2Department of Central Research Laboratory, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital, Chromepet, Chennai (Bharath University), India.
Abstract:- Introduction: Twins are of two types, monozygotic and dizygotic and the status of development of a child is usually assessed in relation to events that take place during progress of growth. Thus chronological age, dental development, height and weight measurements, sexual maturation characteristics and skeletal age are some biological indicators that have been used to identify time of growth. The objective of the study was to assess the correlation between the chronological age, dental age and skeletal age among twins of different types. Materials & methods: Panoramic and hand wrist radiographs of 30 twins between 8-16 years of age were evaluated and compared for correlation of dental, skeletal and chronological ages. Results: The result indicated that correlation exists between all three above characteristics among twin pairs of the same zygosity and sex, but no correlation exits between different zygotic twins and twins of different sex. Conclusion: There is Correlation between chronological age; dental age and skeletal age among monozygotic and dizygotic twins of the same sex whereas, no correlation exists between mixed sex pair twins. Keywords:- Monozygotic, dizygotic, panoramic, hand wrist radiographs.
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Case report & Literature review:-Anesthesiology and Reanimation
Tuba Berra Saritas1* , Hasan Salcan2 , Remziye Gül Sivaci2
1Necmettin Erbakan University, Meram Medical School, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Konya-Turkey.
2Afyonkocatepe University, Medical School, Anesthesiology and Reanimation Department, Afyonkarahisar-Turkey.
Abstract:- Congenital contractural arachnoductyly is a very rare autosomal dominantly inherited connective tissue disorder. It is caused by a fibrillin gene (FBN2) mutation in 5q23. It affects many of the body parts. Contractures, scoliosis, pectus carinatum, camptodactyly, crumpled external ears, micrognathia, highly arched palate, pseudotrismus and cranial abnormalities found. These are high risk people for anesthesia. Detailed physical examination and preparation for anesthetic procedures required.
Key Words:-Arachnodactyly, Crumpled Ear, Anaesthesia.
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Research article:-Engg. Chemistry and Post Graduate Chemistry
M. Suneetha1 and K. Ravindhranath2*
Department of Engg. Chemistry and Post Graduate Chemistry, Bapatla Engineering College, BAPATLA-422101, Guntur Dt., Andhra Pradesh, India.
Abstract:- Ashes of leaves of Azadiracta Indica, Phyllanthus Neruri, Annona Squamosa, Moringa Tinctoria, Tridox Procumbens and Calotropis Zygantia have been probed for their sorption abilities towards Nitrates using simulated polluted waters. At low pH values, these sorbents are found to be effective. The physicochemical parameters such as pH, time of equilibration and sorbent concentrations are optimized for the maximum removal of Nitrates. Methodologies have been developed for the extraction of good quantities of Nitrates. More than 90% removal of Nitrate has been found to be possible with simulated waters at optimum conditions of extractions. Fivefold excess of cations like Ca2+, Cu2+, Zn2+ and Mg2+ are synergistically increasing the extraction, while Sulphates is interfering markedly but other anions: Carbonates, Chlorides, Fluorides and Phosphates are marginally interfering. The procedures developed are successfully applied for the polluted lake water samples.
Key words:- Nitrates; pollution control; bio-adsorbents; applications.
Research article:-Pharmacology
M.Muniappan*
*Department of Pharmacology, Sree Balaji Medical College & Hospital (Deemed University), Chrompet, Chennai 600044, India.
Abstract: The extracts of Bambusa arundinacea have been used in folk medicine in bronchitis and asthma[1&2]. The anti-hypersensitivity action of methanol extract of Bambusa arundinacea have been studied on mast cell degranulation in albino rats, and found to be significant when compared to control and standard drug. Key words: anti-hypersensitivity, bronchitis, degranulation.
Key Words: Bambusa arundinacea, Methanol extracts, flavanoids.
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