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Research article:-
*1Balaji Arumugam, 2Vinithra Varadarajan, 3Saranya Nagalingam
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, 2Final M.B.B.S Part II Student, 3Final M.B.B.S Part II Student. ACS Medical College and Hospital, Chennai, India.
Abstract:
Background and objectives: Musculoskeletal symptoms are the most common symptom in the primary care clinic affecting the economically productive age group. The extent of the problem is more among vehicle drivers because of the many factors like condition of the vehicle and roads, traffic levels, duration of driving etc. The objective of this study is to find out the burden of the musculoskeletal disorders among the vehicle drivers who drive for both occupational and non occupational purpose.
Materials and methods: This study was done as a cross sectional study among vehicle drivers in various traffic signals during March and April 2013 using Nordic questionnaire to assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and its risk factors.
Results and Discussion: The prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders was 77.4%, which was associated with poor road conditions, heavy traffic, more mechanical vibrations, discomfort while driving, shift duty, sitting type of job. The factors like increase in age, gender, physical exercise, obesity, sports activities, and type of vehicle and years of driving were not significantly associated with musculoskeletal disorders. The high prevalence of this disorders mandates that policy makers should be sensitized in relation to maintenance of road conditions, traffic congestion and also working conditions.
Key Words:- Musculoskeletal disorders, neck pain, shoulder pain, elbow pain, hand pan, upper back pain, lower back pain, hip pain, thigh pain, feet pain, Nordic style, road condition, heavy traffic, mechanical vibrations, discomfort while driving.
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Article citation:-
Balaji Arumugam, Vinithra Varadarajan, Saranya Nagalingam. Musculoskeletal disorders among occupational and non occupational drivers – A comparative cross sectional study. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 June; 31(31): 1237-1244.
Copyright © 2013 Balaji Arumugam, Vinithra Varadarajan, Saranya Nagalingam. This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.
Letter to Editor
Yadavalli Guruprasad1* & Dinesh Singh Chauhan1
Affiliations:-
*1Assistant Professor,1Reader, Department of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery AME’S Dental College Hospital & Research Centre,Raichur-584103, Karnataka, India.
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Article citation:-
Yadavalli Guruprasad & Dinesh Singh Chauhan. Hypoglycemic effect of aqueous and ethyl acetate extracts of Senna spectabilis in alloxan induced diabetic male mice. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 June; 31(31): 1245-1246.
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Research article:-
Kandula Satish1*,Lakshmana Kumar N2,Kartika Balaji S3,Siva Rama Krishna C4 & Hasika R5
Affiliation:-
1Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology,2Associate Professor, Department of Biochemistry,3Senior resident, Department of Anaesthesiology,4Postgraduate, Department of Pharmacology,5Postgraduate, Department of Ophthalmology,GSL Medical College, Lakshmipuram, Rajahmundry 533296, AP, India.
Abstract:
Background: Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is one of the micro vascular complication of diabetes and a leading cause of blindness. The aim of the study is to assess the prevalence of DR and its association with gender, age, duration of diabetes, and body mass index (BMI) in known cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus in urban and rural population of Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Methods: 293 known cases of type 2 diabetes mellitus were included in the present study for ophthalmological examination, BMI calculation after recording gender, age and duration of diabetes. Cases were divided in to normal cases and DR cases. Prevalence calculation and group wise analysis was done.
Results: Prevalence of DR is 19.1% at 95% confidence level (CL); confidence interval (CI): 4.5. There is significant variation of age (P value=0.000), duration of diabetes (P value=0.000) between normal cases and DR cases. There is no difference of BMI between groups. Female cases with DR have significantly higher BMI (P value=0.019). Cases with age over 60 and duration of diabetes of more than 10 years have higher risk of developing DR.
Conclusion: Regular screening and awareness programs are required to detect and prevent DR. Further analysis of other parameter is required to study DR in this area.
Key Words: Age; Body mass index; Diabetic Retinopathy; Duration of diabetes.
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Kandula Satish et al. Prevalence of diabetic retinopathy in known cases of type 2 diabetes in urban and rural population. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013, June; 31(31): 1256-1259.
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Original article:-
*1Sushma Katkuri, 1Nithesh Kumar, 1Pravinpisudde, & 2Mallika Anjum
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor,2Final Year MBBS student, Department of Community Medicine, Deccan College of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad, India.
Abstract:
A study to determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women in Esra Hospital in Hyderabad, India.
Background: Giving birth to an off-spring is the most beautiful experience for a woman. Yet in most of the world, pregnancy and childbirth is a tough journey. Every pregnant woman faces the risk of sudden, unpredictable complications that could end in death or injury to herself or to her infant. Aims & Objectives: To determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women. Materials & Methods: A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted in two hospital areas of Deccan College of Medical college, Hyderabad. The study was carried out in the month of May 2011-june 2011 for duration of 2 months. The study subjects were all pregnant women attending the Obstetrics and Gynecology OPD of Owaisi hospital and Esra hospital. Results: Only 10% were having knowledge about the high risk pregnancy. Anemia was seen in 68% of the selected subjects. Swelling over feet was noted in one fourth of respondents and blood pressure of 140/90mmHg and above was seen in 36% of the subjects. Conclusion: Lack of awareness about obstetric danger signs was related to low level of education about the danger signs of pregnancy.
Key Words:- Antenatal care, Danger signs, High risks, Pregnancy.
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Article citation:-
Katkuri Sushma et al. A study to determine awareness of pregnancy related complications among pregnant women in Esra hospital in Hyderabad, India. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 June; 31(31): 1250-1255.
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Research article:-
Dr.Girishbabu R J1*, Dr.Prakash R1 & Dr.Prashanth H V2
Affiliation:- 1 Assistant Professor, 2 Professor ,Department of Microbiology, Sri Siddhartha Medical College, Tumkur- 572107, Karnataka, India.
Abstract: Background: Urinary tract infections are among the most common bacterial infections that lead patients to seek medical care. The incidence of extended spectrum beta lactamase producing Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae have been steadily increasing over the past few years resulting in limitation of therapeutic options. Aims & Objectives: The aim of the study was to isolate, identify and to establish the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of the pathogens responsible for urinary tract infections and also to determine the extended spectrum beta lactamase production of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. Settings and design: Hospital based Prospective study. Materials & Methods: The study includes 3060 clinically suspected cases of urinary tract infection over a period of one year. Isolates were identified by conventional methods. Isolated Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae which showed resistance to cefotaxime and ceftazidime were tested for extended spectrum beta lactamase production by phenotypic confirmatory test as proposed by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document. Statistical Analysis: The results were analyzed using mean, median and Chi-square (χ2) test. Results: Of the 3060 urine samples processed 990 (32.35%) samples yielded various bacterial isolates. Extended spectrum beta lactamase production was observed in 174 (38%) of Escherichia coli isolates and in 102 (42%) of Klebsiella pneumoniae isolates. Conclusion: Our results showed Escherichia coli as predominant organism, followed by Klebsiella pneumoniae causing urinary tract infection. Klebsiella pneumoniae were found to be more extended spectrum beta lactamase producer when compared to Escherichia coli.
Key Words:- Escherichia coli, Extended Spectrum Beta Lactamase, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Urinary tract infection.
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