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Dietary Habits and Meal Pattern of People Residing in Anand District during COVID-19 Lockdown
Get PDFBackground: Coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) is a condition caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. It was declared as global pandemic as it affected millions of people worldwide. A nationwide lockdown was announced to prevent the spread of the disease in India on March 24, 2020. The sudden change in routine lifestyle, home confinement, and fear of this pandemic caused stress and anxiety among the people and this has affected many habits of the people. Objective: The present study was conducted to evaluate changes in the dietary habits and meal pattern of people residing in Anand district during COVID-19 lockdown. Methodology: An online survey was conducted through semi-structured questionnaire to study the dietary habits and meal consumption pattern before and during COVID-19 lockdown. Result: The result showed a change in the regularity of meal consumption, type, and number of meals consumed by the respondents. More than 25% of respondents have reported an increase in the number of meals cooked, quantity of food cooked, and number of food items in one meal during the lockdown. Moreover, higher consumption of fruits and vegetables, protein rich foods, herbs, spices, and limited use of fats, oils, sugar, and salt was reported by more than 30% respondents. Conclusion: The present study concludes that this shift toward healthier food habits if sustained could have positive effects on health of people
A Pharmacological Study on the Effect of Calendula officinalis Leaf Extract on Excision Wound Healing in Swiss Albino Mice
Get PDFCalendula officinalis is one of those plants which have medicinal importance due to its leaf and flowers have pharmacological activity, the important pharmacological parameters have been less investigated properly and can be scientifically proved by reverse pharmacology. It was found of interest to evaluate these properties of the extract of the leaf of C. officinalis. The present study is to screen wound healing activity of gels prepared from methanolic extracts of C. officinalis Linn. using excision wound models in albino mice. Formulations of the extracts were prepared in the gels of Carbopol individually and also in combination in equal ratio. In excision wound models, the so treated animals showed significant reduction in a period of epithelization and wound healing activity. The enhanced wound healing activity of hydroalcoholic extracts may be due to free radical scavenging action and the phytoconstituents present in it which either due to their individual or additive effect fastens the process of wound healing. It was found that Calendula extract enhanced the wound healing activity as seen by increased synthesis of connective tissue, especially collagen. There was a significant increase in the granuloma tissue. The wound contraction and increased tensile strength were found to be statistically significant
A Study to Assess the Perception Level of General Population Regarding Preventive Healthcare, with Special Reference to Vadodara District
Get PDFIntroduction to Preventive Health Care: The goal of preventative care is to lower disease burden and risk factors. To slow down the ageing process, preventive measures can be used at any stage of life or disease. Chronic diseases are generally known to be the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. As part of community health, preventative care is promoted, which includes clinical and screening services. One method for reducing consumption and improving health is to identify and prevent downstream concerns. Research Objectives: The researchers attempted to determine the general public’s perception of preventative healthcare, with a focus on Vadodara district. The study also assessed the people’s perception level towards preventive healthcare with reference to the Vadodara district. Research Methodology and Research Design: The present study is a cross-sectional survey. The respondents were determined via convenience sampling, utilizing the non-probability component, based on the sample size, from Vadodara District. Results and Findings: The study concluded that some people believe preventive healthcare to be vital, yet they do nothing about it. Only 41.1% of the respondents had health insurance, and the rest do not have any health insurance coverage. Respondents’ age and gender had no bearing on their perception level. Scope of Future Study: All of the characteristics used to determine the population’s perception level have been shown to be useful and can be used in future research. Acknowledgement: My thanks and appreciation goes to my co-authors in developing the academic research project
Correlation between Postural Impairment and Lymphedema in Breast Cancer Survivors
Get PDFThe major complication of breast cancer is secondary lymphedema seen within few days to months after the surgery. Lymphedema has a debilitating effect on posture. The significance of this study is to show the effect of lymphedema on posture. These all have a huge impact on the quality of life of patients, within her family as well as working places. This study provides a platform to assess the spinal posture which may be at risk due to lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. Hence, the study is to find out correlation between spinal postural impairment and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors and to assess the correlation between demographic variables and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. The aim of the study was to study and find out the correlation between postural impairment and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors. This was an observational study with the total of 116 breast cancer survivor women’s who had undergone radiotherapy and surgery were selected from Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences, Karad. Their age ranged from 35 to 60 years old. The outcome measures which were included are postural examination chart in the anterior, posterior, lateral views by plumb line, muscle length test, muscle strength test, pain assessment using visual analog scale, and lymphedema measurement using inch tape. The obtained results showed statistically high significant increase in the forward head posture, rounded shoulders, thoracic kyphosis and scoliosis, scapular dyskinesis, and increased volume of affected arm. There were high significant correlation between spinal postural impairments and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors and also correlation between demographic variables and lymphedema in breast cancer survivors
Digital Impression in Dentistry-A Comprehensive Review
Get PDFDigital techniques in dentistry offer a fully digital computerized workflow that does not include the standard multiple traditional phases. Digital imprint and computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing systems offer a wide range of benefits compared to traditional techniques. The introduction of intraoral scanners has radically changed the way in which the dentists approach the restorative workflow. The constant evolution of the hardware and software in relation to this has made a digital end-to-end restorative solutions a reality. Precision, accuracy, and hassle-free procedures have made these systems user-friendly and patient-friendly. There are many advantages in using this advanced technology
Phytochemical Screening and In vivo Antileukemic Activity of Methanolic Extract of Seeds of Nigella Sativa L. on Benzene-Induced Leukemia in Wistar Rats
Get PDFNigella sativa is exquisite bounty of nature to humankind. It is an annual flowering plant of family Ranunculaceae majorly found in Southwest Asia, seeds are used as flavor food. The present work was directed to evaluate antileukemic effect of N. sativa seeds extract in benzene-induced leukemia in female Wistar rats. Seed powder was extracted using petroleum ether, chloroform, ethyl acetate, and methanol. OECD guidelines 423 were used to study acute oral toxicity study and intravenous injection of benzene was given on every 2nd day up to 21 days to induce leukemia. To assess burden of leukemia, various parameters analyzed are body weight (B.W), organ weight, complete blood picture, serum potassium, phosphate, uric acid, and glutathione. The presence of alkaloids, carbohydrates, cardiac glycosides, tannins, phytosterols, and flavonoids is confirmed by phytochemical screening. Acute oral toxicity study found 2000 mg/kg as a safe dose of N. sativa seed extract. Significant decrease in potassium, phosphate, uric acid, WBC, and increase in B.W, glutathione demonstrated therapeutic efficacy of extract in leukemia. Our results confirmed significant antileukemic effect of N. sativa seed extract, suggesting role of this herb for the treatment of malignancies such as leukemia
To Evaluate In Vitro Acetylcholinesterase Inhibitory Activity of Various Indian Medicinal Plants
Get PDFMedicinal herbs are active in curing various disorders by their distinct characteristics. In this research, antioxidant and acetylcholinesterase (AChEI) inhibitory activity of Achyranthes aspera, Psidium guajava, Anthocephalus cadamba, Carissa carandas, Caesalpinia bonduc, Indian medicinal plants have been evaluated by collecting and extracting selected plants parts by using different solvents followed by assessment of AChEI inhibitory activity by autographic assay (TLC method) and microplate assay (Ellman method). Further assessment of antioxidant activity of selected plants by 2, 2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydryzyl method was done. In autographic assay, C. bonduc had more AChE inhibitory potential than other selected plants. In microplate assay method, C. bonduc has shown lowest IC50 value among all other extracts, suggesting its highest enzymatic inhibitory potential and C. carandas has been shown highest IC50 value, suggesting a lower enzymatic inhibitory potential. The Rf value of C. bonduc, A. aspera, P. guajava, A. cadamba, and C. carandas was found to be 0.71, 0.5, 0.3, 0.45 and 0.2, respectively. From the results, leaves of P. guajava showed good antioxidant potential and C. bonduc seeds showed maximum cholinesterase inhibitory activity
Spiritual Intelligence among the Elderly across Gender: A Comparative Study
Get PDFAging, an inevitable process, is commonly measured by chorological age and as a convention, a person aged 65 years or more is often referred to as the “elderly.” The present study intends to identify spiritual intelligence among the elderly across gender. Sample for the study comprised 133 elderly (97 males and 36 females) between 60 and above of 75 years of age group. The 29-item spiritual intelligence questionnaire by Abdollahzadap1 et al. (2009) was used to assess the level of spiritual intelligence. The questionnaire measures the spiritual in terms of who are and what a particular person is and what constitute person’s spirituality. The test indicated no significant in spiritual well-being difference between male and female. In addition, there was no significant difference between females and males in terms of different components of spiritual intelligence
Assessment of Status, Awareness, and Attitude Associated with Childhood Immunization in Delhi – NCR, India
Get PDFIntroduction: Immunization is a preventive measure that reduces the occurrence of diseases and child mortality rate. India has made significant progress in this area and continuous efforts are being made to promote a large-scale immunization process for several life-threatening diseases. Aim: Our study was aimed at finding out the immunization coverage and awareness, among mothers, in Delhi – NCR through a sample of 400 respondents. Materials and Methods: The study was conducted through questionnaire-cum-interview and snowball sampling method and included 400 respondents who were mothers having at least one child below 6 years of age. Results: We found that a large percentage of respondents (97.25%) had immunized their children for the recommended vaccines. Mother’s education and occupation were the major influencing forces, with educated and professionally working mothers fairing better, highlighting the importance of female literacy. The full immunization coverage for all five vaccines was 69.27%. Hospitals and doctors were the major sources of information (55.5%) about immunization and more than half of the respondents (55.25%) got their children immunized in government hospitals. Gender of child and economic status of the family were not significant factors affecting immunization. The major factors for not immunizing or delaying the immunization of children were lack of motivation and the busy routine of parents. Conclusion: Female literacy is a major factor influencing immunization success, it should be targeted and not only awareness campaigns but also incentive-based strategies should be employed to create awareness and encourage parents. Complete and timely vaccination of children can protect them from grave diseases and also stop outbreaks of many diseases
Validated Method for the Determination of Five Membered Heterocyclic Polar Compound Imidazole in Drug Substances Using Capillary Electrophoresis and UV Detection
Get PDFA simple and sensitive method based on capillary electrophoresis with UV detection was developed, optimized, and validated for the determination of five membered heterocyclic polar compound, imidazole in pharmaceutical drug substances. Separation was achieved on bare fused silica capillary using a simple running buffer, potassium dihydrogen phosphate at pH 4.0. Capillary temperature set at 25°C. The applied voltage was 25 kV across the capillary and the samples were injected by hydrodynamically at a pressure of 50 mbar for 5 s. Analyte was monitored at 210 nm. The achieved limit of detection value was 0.005%w/w, limit of quantification value was 0.014%w/w, and the average accuracy value was 98.4% for imidazole. The aim of present study is to develop a specific and sensitive method for the determination of imidazole to overcome the void volume and sample matrix interferences