scholarly journals A REVIEW STUDY ON MENTAL HEALTH - THE ROLE OF DIFFERENT PERSPEC-TIVES OF AYURVEDA DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (8) ◽  
pp. 4174-4180
Author(s):  
Bhushan Raghuwanshi ◽  
Ashwini Fulzele ◽  
Dnyanesh Joshi ◽  
Sneha Dhakite
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Impact ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Treatment Protocols ◽  
Health Crisis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Management Protocol ◽  
Suicidal Attempts ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Day By Day

Currently all of us are experiencing emotions, thoughts, & situation which we never have experienced be-fore. The entire world had experienced many of the pandemics, particularly plague outbreak has been known immemorial. In 19th century, cholera pandemic followed by flu pandemics were highlights. In 20th century, subsequently, there have been outbreak of Asian flu, SARS, Ebola etc, but the pandemic of COVID -19 is on completely different platform. It has shaken the whole world with global health crisis. This pandemic of COVID has been locked each & every individual where they were & day by day number of patients are getting hiked which have given rise to feeling of fear of getting infected, feeling of fear of getting quarantined, fear of loss of profession, fear of losing jobs etc. Along with, response to lockdown, pandemic has created significant & variable psychological impacts on many more individuals resulting in increased tendencies for suicidal attempts. Here in this review article the efforts are being made to compile the different perspectives of Ayurveda which can be implemented in management of different psychologi-cal conditions. Different treatment protocols through ayurvedic principle can be administered in psycholog-ical management during this COVID - 19 Pandemic. Considering the psychological impact of COVID-19 on individuals, Ayurveda can prove to be beneficial in this Pandemic with regards to prevention & adju-vant therapeutic management with COVID-19 management protocol.

scholarly journals Preoperative Plasmapheresis for Elective Thymectomy in Myasthenia Patient: Is It Necessary?

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Somcharoen Saeteng ◽  
Apichat Tantraworasin ◽  
Sophon Siwachat ◽  
Nirush Lertprasertsuke ◽  
Juntima Euathrongchit ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Muscle Power ◽  
Length Of Hospital Stay ◽  
Retrospective Chart Review ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Secondary Outcome ◽  
Myasthenic Crisis ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Review Study

Background. Role of plasmapheresis before thymectomy remains controversial. The aim of this study is to determine the peri-operative and post-operative outcome of a thymectomy between performing and not performing a pre-operative plasmaphreresis. Patients and Methods. A retrospective chart review study was conducted in Chiang Mai University Hospital between January 2006 and December 2011. There were 86 myasthenia patients divided into two groups; Preoperative plasmapheresis group (PPG) and no preoperative plasmapheresis group (NPPG). The primary outcome involved post-operative extubation and the secondary outcome included post-operative complications, 28 day mortality and length of hospital stay. Results. Eighty-six patients were enrolled in this study. The number of patients who had a history of myasthenic crisis at any time or within one month in the PPG was significantly more than those in the NPPG. Muscle power and forced expiratory vital capacity in the NPPG was higher than that in the PPG. The postoperative extubation rate was similar in both groups. After controlling for the propensity score, there were no statistically significant differences in both of primary and secondary outcomes. Conclusion. The results of this study shows no significant differences between both groups in all outcomes, therefore the pre-operative plasmaphresis is not necessary for elective thymectomy.

scholarly journals ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DIABETES MANAGEMENT

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
pp. 80-88
Author(s):  
Devendra Kumar Mishra ◽  
Shubham Shukla
Keyword(s):  
Artificial Intelligence ◽  
Diabetes Care ◽  
Diabetes Management ◽  
Cutting Edge ◽  
Care Plan ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Computer Based ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
Cooperative Energy

According to some of the surveys researchers also claimed that at the end of 2040 there will be marked high in the number of patients worldwide at around 600 million. The vast majority of our day by day exercises have gotten computerized. Computerized wellbeing considers the ever-expanding cooperative energy between cutting edge clinical advancements, development, and computerized correspondence. DM is a condition instigated by unregulated diabetes that may prompt multi-organ disappointment in patients. Because of advances in AI and man-made brainpower which empowers the early discovery and analysis of DM through a computerized procedure which is more favorable than a manual finding. Standards of AI have been utilized to assemble calculations to help prescient models for the danger of creating diabetes or its resulting difficulties. Computer-based intelligence will present a change in perspective in diabetes care from ordinary administration systems to building focused on information-driven exactness care. As per the patient's very own need, an appropriate diabetes care plan requires various fields of experts together to make up the arrangement. So, on the off chance that it is done physically, it would limit the experience and information on these experts and devour bunches of costly clinical assets also.

scholarly journals Dual Kidney Transplantation: A Review of Past and Prospect for Future

2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 ◽  
pp. 1-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Muhammad Abdul Mabood Khalil ◽  
Jackson Tan ◽  
Taqi F. Toufeeq Khan ◽  
Muhammad Ashhad Ullah Khalil ◽  
Rabeea Azmat
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Kidney Disease ◽  
Kidney Transplantation ◽  
Kidney Disease ◽  
Treatment Options ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Donor Pool ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
History Of ◽  
Single Kidney ◽  
Day By Day

Kidney transplantation (KT) is one of the treatment options for patients with chronic kidney disease. The number of patients waiting for kidney transplantation is growing day by day. Various strategies have been put in place to expand the donor pool. Extended criteria donors are now accepted more frequently. Increasing number of elderly donors with age > 60 years, history of diabetes or hypertension, and clinical proteinuria are accepted as donor. Dual kidney transplantation (DKT) is also more frequently done and experience with this technique is slowly building up. DKT not only helps to reduce the number of patients on waiting list but also limits unnecessary discard of viable organs. Surgical complications of DKT are comparable to single kidney transplantation (SKT). Patient and graft survivals are also promising. This review article provides a summary of evidence available in the literature.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF LAGHU MALINI VASANTA RASA IN PREGNANCY – A REVIEW STUDY

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 396-399
Author(s):  
Syama Maniyankutty ◽  
Aswathi R S
Keyword(s):  
Review Article ◽  
Innermost Part ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Utmost Care ◽  
Review Study ◽  
Good For ◽  
In Pregnancy

Pregnancy is the most important part of every woman’s life. The union of Sukra, Sonita and Jivatma inside the Garbhasaya forms Garbha. The innermost part of Garbhasaya is filled with minute hair like capillaries which nourishes the embryo after fertilization. Pregnancy is divided into three trimesters. Throughout this period utmost care has to be taken to maintain the health of both the baby and mother. Health of baby de-pends upon health of mother and hence it is necessary to preserve the health of the mother. Laghumalini-vasanta Rasa1 is a herbo- mineral formulation which is widely used during pregnancy. It is a well-known Vasanta Kalpa formulation. It is a suitable ayurvedic remedy to cope up with problems arising during pregnancy, as it is very helpful to stabilise the foetus, thereby reducing the tendency of abortion. It is also helpful in female health related problems like menorrhagia, leucorrhoea and reduces excessive vaginal dis-charge also. As per the reference of Yoga Ratnakara the main ingredients of Laghumalinivasanta rasa are ShudhaKharpara and Marichachoorna. With appropriate Anupana this medicine is effective in all types of Garbhinijwara as well as it is good for Garbhaposhana. This review article highlights the role of Laghumalinivasanta rasa in stabilising the foetus.

The Use of Posterior Pericardiotomy Technique to Prevent Postoperative Pericardial Effusion in Cardiac Surgery

2012 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Canturk Cakalagaoglu ◽  
Cengiz Koksal ◽  
Ayse Baysal ◽  
Gokhan Alici ◽  
Birol Ozkan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cardiac Surgery ◽  
Heart Surgery ◽  
Artery Bypass ◽  
Pericardial Tamponade ◽  
Anxiety Level ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Echocardiographic Study ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Hospital Stays

<p><b>Aim:</b> The goal was to determine the effectiveness of the posterior pericardiotomy technique in preventing the development of early and late pericardial effusions (PEs) and to determine the role of anxiety level for the detection of late pericardial tamponade (PT).</p><p><b>Materials and Methods:</b> We divided 100 patients randomly into 2 groups, the posterior pericardiotomy group (n = 50) and the control group (n = 50). All patients undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG), valvular heart surgery, or combined valvular and CABG surgeries were included. The posterior pericardiotomy technique was performed in the first group of 50 patients. Evaluations completed preoperatively, postoperatively on day 1, before discharge, and on postoperative days 5 and 30 included electrocardiographic study, chest radiography, echocardiographic study, and evaluation of the patient's anxiety level. Postoperative causes of morbidity and durations of intensive care unit and hospital stays were recorded.</p><p><b>Results:</b> The 2 groups were not significantly different with respect to demographic and operative data (<i>P</i> > .05). Echocardiography evaluations revealed no significant differences between the groups preoperatively; however, before discharge the control group had a significantly higher number of patients with moderate, large, and very large PEs compared with the pericardiotomy group (<i>P</i> < .01). There were 6 cases of late PT in the control group, whereas there were none in the pericardiotomy group (<i>P</i> < .05). Before discharge and on postoperative day 15, the patients in the pericardiotomy group showed significant improvement in anxiety levels (<i>P</i> = .03 and .004, respectively). No differences in postoperative complications were observed between the 2 groups.</p><p><b>Conclusion:</b> Pericardiotomy is a simple, safe, and effective method for reducing the incidence of PE and late PT after cardiac surgery. It also has the potential to provide a better quality of life.</p>

The Role of Physical Exercise and Diet in management of Medoroga (STHAULYA) Reference Novel Coronavirus Covid 19

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (SPL1) ◽  
pp. 1585-1592
Author(s):  
Roshna Sukhdeoji Bhutada
Keyword(s):  
Vitamin D ◽  
Vitamin C ◽  
Physical Movement ◽  
Work From Home ◽  
Causative Factors ◽  
Exercise Routine ◽  
Novel Coronavirus ◽  
Day By Day ◽  
General Wellbeing

Nowadays, due to Covid-19 pandemic circumstance, numerous individuals are Staying from home. Understudy is additionally concern with the online class from home, because of which all physical movement of all individual has been stopped. Medoroga is one of the dominating metabolic problems and driving reason for mortality. Numerous patients with Covid infection 2019 (COVID-19) have identified with the metabolic disorder during the lockdown. The general wellbeing proposes (Work from Home, requests, gyms, terminations of garden and wellness focuses) to forestall Covid-19 spread can possibly decrease day by day physical movement. Ideas of Agni, Prakriti, strategy for victualing ought to be given equivalent consideration while choosing ones dietary and exercise routine to turn away/control Medoroga (STHAULYA). Organizing of diet is generally important to support insusceptibility. According to numerous investigates to give valuable pabulum which contains Zinc, Vitamin C, Vitamin D and invulnerability. It is practically equivalent to Medoroga referenced in Ayurveda compositions. Strick likeness outwardly inspected in both customary arrangement of medication and Ayurveda while portraying its causative components, outcomes and preventive part of exercise and diet in its administration. Striking is outwardly analyzed in both Traditional arrangements of medication and Ayurveda depicting its causative factors, and preventive capacity of movement and diet in its pandemic Covid-19.

Population Control (Review Article)

1961 ◽  
Vol 1 (3) ◽  
pp. 89-98
Author(s):  
Karol J. Krotki
Keyword(s):  
Population Control ◽  
Review Article ◽  
Small Enterprise ◽  
Opportunity Costs ◽  
Relative Importance ◽  
Factual Information ◽  
Undue Influence ◽  
Clear Cut ◽  
Economic Considerations

Discussions about the role of small enterprise in economic development tend to remain inconclusive partly because of the difficulty of assessing the relative importance of economic and non-economic objectives and partly because of the dearth of factual information on which to base an economic calculus. It is probably true, moreover, that, because of a lack of general agreement as to the economic case for or against small enterprise, non-economic considerations, including some merely romantic attitudes toward smallness and bigness, tend to exert an undue influence on public policies. There may, of course, be no clear-cut economic case. And noneconomic considerations should and will inevitably weigh significantly in policy decisions. If, however, some of the economic questions could be settled by more and better knowledge, these decisions could more accurately reflect the opportunity costs of pursuing non-economic objectives.

STEROID RECEPTOR PHENOTYPE, EXPRESSION OF HER-2/NEU, PD-1, PD-L1 AND LYMPHOCYTIC-MACROPHAGAL INFILTRATION OF ENDOMETRIAL CARCINOMAS: COMPARISON OF MODERN MOLECULAR BIOLOGICAL TYPES OF THE DISEASE (THE ROLE OF BODY MASS INDEX)

2020 ◽  
Vol 66 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-78
Author(s):  
Lev Bershteyn ◽  
Aleksandr Ivantsov ◽  
Aglaya Ievleva ◽  
A. Venina ◽  
I. Berlev
Keyword(s):  
Body Mass Index ◽  
Body Mass ◽  
Tumor Tissue ◽  
Immunohistochemical Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Molecular Profile ◽  
Total N ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Her 2

The aim of this study was to evaluate steroid receptors’ status of tumor tissue in different molecular biological types of endometrial cancer (EC), subdivided according to the current classification, and their colonization by lymphocytic and macrophage cells, taking into account body mass index of the patients. Materials and methods: Material from treatment-naive patients with EC (total n = 229) was included; the number of sick persons varied depending on the method used. The average age of patients was close to 60 years, and about 90% of them were postmenopausal. It was possible to divide the results of the work into two main subgroups: a) depending on the molecular biological type of the tumor (determined on the basis of genetic and immunohistochemical analysis), and b) depending on the value of the body mass index (BMI). The latter approach was used in patients with EC type demonstrating a defective mismatch repair of the incorrectly paired nucleotides (MMR-D) and with a type without characteristic molecular profile signs (WCMP), but was not applied (due to the smaller number of patients) in EC types with a POLE gene mutation or with expression of the oncoprotein p53. According to the data obtained, when comparing various types of EC, the lowest values of Allred ER and PR scores were revealed for POLE-mutant and p53 types, while the “triple-negative” variant of the tumor (ER-, PR-, HER2/neu-) was most common in POLE-mutant (45.5% of cases) and WCMP (19.4%) types of EC. The p53+ type of EC is characterized by inclination to the higher expression of the macrophage marker CD68 and lymphocytic Foxp3, as well as mRNA of PD-1 and SALL4. In addition to the said above, for WCMP type of EC is peculiar, on the contrary, a decrease in the expression of lymphocytic markers CD8 (protein) and PD-L1 (mRNA). When assessing the role of BMI, its value of >30.0 (characteristic for obesity) was combined with an inclination to the increase of HER-2/neu expression in the case of MMR-D EC type and to the decrease of HER-2 /neu, FOXp3 and ER expression in WCMP type. Conclusions: The accumulated information (mainly describing here hormonal sensitivity of the tumor tissue and its lymphocytic-macrophage infiltration) additionally confirms our earlier expressed opinion that the differences between women with EC are determined by both the affiliation of the neoplasm to one or another molecular biological type (subdivided according to the contemporary classification), as well as by body mass value and (very likely) the associated hormonal and metabolic attributes.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document