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Mubeen Hussain1,S.R.Nigudgi2,Meenakshi D3,Rajashekhar Kapate4,
Shrinivas Reddy5
Affiliation:-
1Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, India
2Professor, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, India
3Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga,India
4Professor and Head of the Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga, India
5Statistician, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga,India
*Correspondence to:-
Dr.Mubeen Hussain.
Assistant Professor, Department of Community Medicine, M.R.Medical College, Gulbarga,India
Abstract:
Background: Obesity is one of the most prevalent nutritional diseases of children and adolescents in many developed and developing countries. Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of overweight and obesity and also to find out the various socio-demographic among school children. Methods: The students aged between 10- 15 years were interviewed personally with the help of oral questionnaire. A predesigned, pretested questionnaire proforma was administered to each child to collect data on socio-demographic profile. Parameters of height and weight were measured and recorded following the completion of the questionnaire and the results were compared against the body mass index for age percentiles of both sexes (body mass index percentile charts) developed by National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (World Health Organization).Results: The prevalence of overweight and obesity is 13.22% and 6.82% among school children aged between10-15 years. It was found that the prevalence of overweight and obesity was more in girls compared to boys. There was no significant difference in prevalence rates among children with different age groups. Prevalence of both overweight and obesity increases with an increase in socio-economic status Interpretation and Conclusion: Prevalence of overweight and obesity were high among the school children and need to be addressed by primary and secondary methods of prevention.
Key words: Age; Sex; Socioeconomic status; Overweight; Obesity.
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Article citation:
Mubeen Hussain,S.R.Nigudgi,Meenakshi D,Rajashekhar Kapate,Shrinivas Reddy. Prevalence of overweight and obesity in school children: its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 May (Supplement 1);30(30):S53-S57.Available at http: //www.jpbms.info
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Research article:
*1G.Sasikala, 2David Agatha, 3Anand B Janagond & 4P.R.Thenmozhivalli
Affiliation:-
1Assistant professor, Department of microbiology, Vinayaka missions Kirupananda Variyar Medical College, Seeragapadi, Salem- 636308.Tamilnadu, India.
2Assistant professor, Department of microbiology, Madras Medical college. Chennai,India.
3Assistant professor, Department of microbiology,Sri Muthukumaran Medical college and Research institute, Chennai, Tamilnadu, India
4 Dean,Villupuram, Medical college, Villupuram, Tamilnadu, India.
Abstract :
Background: To study the prevalence of vaginal candidiasis and to speciate the Candida isolates and to study the resistance pattern for fluconazole, itraconazole and 5 flucytosine. Materials and methods: High vaginal swabs obtained from 200 symptomatic patients were subjected to direct microscopy and culture. Speciation was done by standard morphological and biochemical tests. Antifungal susceptibility was performed according to CLSI M44-A document using fluconazole, itraconazole and 5flucytosine disks. Result: The culture was positive in 72 (36%) patients. C.albicans (35), C.glabrata (21), C.tropicalis (8), C.krusei (4), C.kefyr (2), C.Parapsilosis (2), were the species isolated .The isolates showed 19%, 24%, 42% resistance to fluconazole, itraconazole and 5flucytosine respectively. C.krusei was resistant to all drugs. Low socioeconomic status, illiteracy chronic antibiotic use, parity>2 influence increased prevalence of vaginal candidiasis. Conclusion: C.albicans is the most predominant species isolated and among non-albicans, C.glabrata is the next most common species isolated. Our study showed a low prevalence of fluconazole resistance in C.albicans, but high prevalence of azoles resistance in non albicans Candida isolates. High prevalence of primary resistance to 5 flucytosine seen in our population. There is a significant association between socioeconomic status, literacy, parity and the increased incidence of vaginal candidiasis.
Key Words: Candida species; azoles resistance; primary resistance to 5 flucytosine.
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Research article:-
*1Mohaned M. Mohammed, 2 Sania A. I. Shaddad, 3Abd Elkhalig Mudathir, 4Elsharif B.A & 5A. Afaf E. Abu Algasem
Affiliation:-
1Pharmacology Lecturer, AlNeelain University & Elrazi College for Medical and Technological Sciences, Sudan.
2Associate professor of pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Khartoum, Algassar street, Khartoum, Sudan.
3Associate professor of pharmacognosy, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Khartoum, Algassar street, Khartoum, Sudan.
4Assistant Professor of Artificial insemination, Animal Genetic Resources Development Administration (Kuku, Khartoum North),Sudan.
5Proffesor of pathology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Khartoum, University of Khartoum, Algassar street,, Khartoum, Sudan.
Abstract:
Introduction: Tribulus terrestris is a member of the Zygophyllaceae family. It is widely distributed in Africa, western Asia, China, Japan, Korea and Europe.
Tribulus terrestris is used in the folk medicine of India, China, Bulgaria and South Africa against sexual impotence, edemas, abdominal distention and cardiovascular diseases. It has been used since ancient times as an aphrodisiac as well as to treat urinary infections, inflammation, and other ailments. It also exhibits anthelmintic activity.
Tribulus terrestris may be useful in mild to moderate cases of erectile dysfunction . It has been shown to increase the free serum testosterone.
Objectives: Evaluation of the phytochemical screening of Tribulus terrestris extract, study the effects of the extract on serum testosterone level and semen quality.
Material and Methods: Extraction of Tribulus terrestris fruits was carried out according to standard method. Two different groups of adult male rats and two of cocks were used. Group1 rats and cocks served as control, while group 2 received Tribulus terrestris (TT) crude extract 7.5 mg\kg\day orally. Total serum testosterone was measured in rats before, after two and four weeks of treatment. Cocks semen was collected by dorso-abdominal massage (standard method) and evaluated before treatment, after two and four weeks of treatment.
Results: Preliminary phytochemical screening of Tribulus terrestris fruits ethanolic extract showed the presence of high concentrations of coumarins and flavonoids, various concentrations of tannins, triterpenses and saponins and absence of anthraquinone glycoside compounds, alkaloids and sterols.
Tribulus terrestris fruits ethanolic extract insignificantly (p > 0.05) increased serum testosterone concentration in the treated rats and significantly (p < 0.05) increased the sperm concentration in cocks, also insignificantly (p > 0.05) increased both mass and individual sperm motility of the treated cocks. Histopathological examination of the rat’s testes treated with Tribulus terrestris fruit ethanolic extract showed marked activity of spermatogenesis in the seminiferous tubules.
Conclusion: The study showed that Tribulus terrestris fruits extract can improve male fertility by increasing the sperms concentration, testosterone concentration and stimulating the mass and individual motility of the sperms.
Key Words: Tribulus terrestris; Fertility; Rats;Cocks.
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Article citation:
Mohaned. M. M et al. Effects of Tribulus terrestris ethanolic extract in male rats & cocks fertility. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 May (Supplement 1); 30(30): S13-S18.
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Research article:-
*1Parmar Sanjay & 2Aakansha Jalwal
Affiliation:-
1Associate Professor, Department of Physiotherapy, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad, Karnataka, India.
2MPT (Ped), Consultant paediatric physiotherapist, Saket, New delhi, India.
Abstract:
Objectives: Childhood obesity is a chronic pediatric disease with possible complication. There is a reduction in natural physical activity levels and with increase in sedentary life style among children. Various forms of exercise are effective and helpful in obesity management. As limited evidence been found on obesity using resistance exercise so this study was carried out to study the effectiveness of resistance training in overweight and obese adolescents.
Design: Experimental Design:
Methods: A sample of 25 subjects between ages of 10 to 16 years was obtained from outpatient department of Physiotherapy, SDM College of Medical Sciences and Hospital, Dharwad. The study duration was one year. The study was briefly explained to parents / guardian of children diagnosed to have overweight / obesity and written consent was obtained. Routine evaluation including demographic data, BMI, Waist Circumference and Waist Hip Ratio was calculated pre and post interventions. The intervention was done for 45 minutes for 3 days per week for 12 weeks. Adolescents were engaged in a structured practice during the intervention. The appropriate warm up and cool down exercise were given before and after the individualized resistance exercise program.
Results: Results showed a reduction in outcome measures with pre and post values p= 0.000.
Conclusion: Resistance training showed effective reduction of overweight and obesity in adolescents.
Key Words: Overweight, Obesity, Resistance, Adolescents.
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Article citation:
Parmar Sanjay & Aakansha Jalwal. To study the effectiveness of resistance training in overweight and obese adolescents. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 May(Supplemet 1); 30(30):S19-S22.
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Research article
*1Aremu.Ademola Adegoke ,2Atanda Oluseyi Olaboyede & 3Adeomi. Adeleye Abiodun
Affiliation:-
1Radiology Department,2Obstetrics and Gynaecology,3Community Medicine Department, Ladoke Akintola University of technology teaching hospital, Ogbomoso.Oyo state. Nigeria.
Abstract:
Background: The aim of this study was to determine the predictability of the birth weights of newborns by ultrasound measurement of placental thickness, to assess the relationship between ultrasound placental thickness with weight and volume of placental after delivery and relate (the weight and volume) to the birth weight.
Method: A cross sectional study of three hundred consecutive singleton pregnancies that were scanned between 36weeks gestation and delivery.
The placental thickness measured prenatally with Ultrasound was then compared and related with/to physical measurements of placental weight, volume and birth weight at delivery.
Results: 2D prenatal ultrasound measurement of placental thickness is a true reflection of the actual placental weight and volume and a positive predictor of the birth weight. A thickness less than 20mm is statistically associated with low birth weight.
Conclusion: Ultrasonic assessment of placental thickness and grading can accurately predict the actual placental weight and volume and also predict subsequent occurrence of fetal growth retardation and low birth weight infants.
Key Words: Placental thickness, placental weight, placental volume, Birth weight.
Article citation:-
Aremu Ademola Adegoke ,Atanda Oluseyi Olaboyede & Adeomi Adeleye Abiodun. Newborn birth weight and placental parameters in normal human pregnancies. Journal of pharmaceutical and biomedical sciences (J Pharm Biomed Sci.) 2013 May (Supplement 1); 30(30): S23-S27.
Copyright © 2013 Aremu Ademola Adegoke ,Atanda Oluseyi Olaboyede & Adeomi Adeleye Abiodun 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.