47 research outputs found
Prevalence of female reproductive tract cancer in a teaching hospital of Rohtas District, Bihar, India
No full textBackground: The organs of female reproductive tract are involved by various ailments up to malignancy and different types of malignancy involve these organs causing unbearable symptoms to the patient and harassment to the affected family. However, the incidence varies, and cervical carcinoma is more common in Asian countries even after use of screening tests in specialized hospitals. The study was undertaken to assess the prevalence of malignancy of these organs among females in this location of Rohtas district of Bihar.Methods: A study of female reproductive system was done retrospectively for a period of 3 years and the suspected 1409 patients underwent operative procedures and tissues were microscopically examined of haematoxylin and eosin stained slides by conventional methods.Results: Of the 58 malignant cases of female reproductive organs, cervical carcinoma emerged as the commonest with 56.9%, followed by endometrial carcinoma (22.4%), and ovarian cancers (15.5%). The vaginal and vulval cancers were found to be the lowest with 3.4% and 1.7% cases respectively.Conclusions: The squamous cell carcinoma (67%) was the commonest malignancy of cervical cancers whereas adenocarcinoma (85%) was the most common involvement of endometrial carcinoma histologically diagnosed
Pb-Pb age of earliest megascopic, eukaryotic alga bearing Rohtas Formation, Vindhyan Supergroup, India: implications for Precambrian atmospheric oxygen evolution
No full textThough considered to be the earliest known, well preserved megascopic body fossil of an eukaryotic alga, Grypania spiralis has not yet been dated directly and reliably in any of its four known locations in the world. We report a Pb-Pb isochron age of 1599±48 Ma for the Grypania bearing Rohtas Formation of the Vindhyan Supergroup, Central India. Besides being about 500 myears older than the previously inferred age for this formation, this Pb-Pb age together with close age constraints on the same fossil bearing horizons in Jixian, China and Montana, USA indicates that Grypania bloomed on a global scale between 1.6 and 1.5 Ga. Being an obligate aerobe, the appearance of a much older Grypania within one of the principal BIF deposits near Michigan, USA has been linked to a significant jump in atmospheric oxygen between 2200 and 1900 Ma inferred from geochemical evidence. The long gap of ~400 myears between the older and younger Grypania occurrences could be due to reduction of atmospheric oxygen below the Grypania survival threshold as a result of extensive BIFs between about 1950 and 1850 Ma
Effect of Long Term Tillage and Soil Moisture Regime on the Chemical Properties of Soil under Mung Bean-Wheat and Sorghum-Wheat Cropping System
No full textThe field experiment was conducted during 2021-22 on an on-going long term experiment which was started since 2006-07 at Soil Research Farm, Department of Soil Science, CCS HAU, Hisar. The field experiment consisted of three tillage treatments i.e. CT-CT (Conventional tillage in both kharif and rabi season), ZT-CT (Zero tillage in kharif and conventional tillage in rabi) and ZT-ZT (Zero tillage in both kharif and rabi season). The experiment also consisted of two cropping system MW and SW (Mung bean-wheat and sorghum-wheat) and three soil moisture regimes (IW/CPE= 0.60, 0.75 and 0.90) with three replications. The results of the experiments revealed that the chemical properties of the soil were better under MW than SW cropping system. The adoption of long term zero tillage and soil moisture regimes improves the physical, chemical and biological properties of the soil under mung bean and sorghum crop. The pH and electrical conductivity of the soil was highest under CT-CT followed by ZT-CT and the lowest were under ZT-ZT under both the cropping system. The soil organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium content was highest under ZT-ZT followed by ZT-CT and the lowest were under CT-CT under both cropping system. Also, the pH and electrical conductivity of the soil were highest under M0.60 followed by M0.75 and the lowest were under M0.90 under both the cropping system. Similarly, the highest value of soil organic carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium content in soil was under M0.90 followed by M0.75 whereas the lowest value was under M0.60 under both the cropping system
Effect of living environment on ear, nose and throat diseases: a cross sectional survey in rural areas of Rohtas district in Bihar
No full text<p class="abstract"><strong>Background:</strong> Ear, nose and throat (ENT) diseases are very common in general population. Internal living environment can act an important risk factor for these diseases. In rural areas, patients do not consult ENT experts. So, free health camps can bring treatment facilities at their doorsteps. The objective of this study was to determine the pattern and prevalence of ENT diseases in rural areas of Sasaram, Rohats district, Bihar and to find out the effect of living environment on these diseases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Methods:</strong> The study<strong> </strong>was conducted using camp approach in rural areas of Sasaram, Rohtas, Bihar. ENT and Community Medicine experts, interns along with audiologists, medico social workers, nurses and paramedical staff were voluntarily involved.<strong> </strong>The patients were screened and referred to ENT experts. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to determine the internal environment factors associated with ENT diseases. </p><p class="abstract"><strong>Results:</strong> Out of 832 patients, 61.9% were suffering from ENT disorders. Most common age group affected was of 31-40 years. 54.8% of patients were suffering from ear diseases while nasal and throat problem was seen in 14.9% and 30.3% respectively.<strong> </strong>Multiple logistic regression analysis of living environment conditions propounds that non-availability of cross ventilation in houses and overcrowding are most important factor influencing ENT diseases.</p><p class="abstract"><strong>Conclusions:</strong> Free health camps conducted by medical experts act as an opportunity to screen people with various diseases of ENT in a community. Bad internal environment can act as a vital determinant for these diseases.</p><p class="abstract"> </p></jats:p
A study on neutrophil lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic predictor in patient with acute ischaemic stroke visiting tertiary care hospital of southern Bihar
No full textIntroduction: The Neutrophil- Lymphocyte Ratio (NL Ratio) is one of potential early markers that can be correlated to mortality or morbidity in acute ischaemic stroke , being readily available, cost effective and routinely requested in laboratory Aim and Objectives: To study the clinical presentation and risk factors of acute Ischaemic stroke And To study the pattern of stroke and neutrophil lymphocyte correlation. Methodology: This was a Retrospective study, conducted on 100 study subjects of stroke at medical ward of Narayan medical college and Hospital, Rohtas, South Bihar. Data was collected from the record of Narayan medical college, Rohtas,NLR was calculated as the ratio of neutrophils to lymphocytes in peripheral blood. Result: There was correlation between NLR value of patients and GCS score with R square 0.593. On applying multivariate analysis for seeing the effect of age, Time duration, Total count, and NLR over GCS score, we found significant correlation with R square 0.636.There was also correlation between SSR score and NLR with R square 0.661. On applying multivariate analysis for seeing the effect of age, Time duration, Total count, and NLR over SSS score, we found significant correlation with R square 0.686. Conclusions: An elevated NLR at the time of hospital admission may be a predictor of morbidity and mortality in acute stroke patients. Because of its routine use, low cost and easy-to-measure nature, NLR can be used for prediction of prognosis and in-hospital mortality in stroke patients.
Keywords: Stroke, NLR, GCS score, SSS score, TIA
Impact of Application Methods and Doses of Micronutrients on Wheat’ Grain Yield, Nutrient Content and Their Uptake
No full textVarious methodologies (soil or foliar application) and doses of zinc (Zn), iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) either in conjunction with urea or in combination with one another were used to evaluate grain and straw production as well as nutrient concentration and their uptake in wheat. The experiment\u27s findings showed that adding Zn, Fe and Mn significantly enhanced grain and straw production over control as well as available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K) content and their uptake. When 2.5 mg Zn kg-1 + 5 mg Fe kg-1 + 5 mg Mn kg-1 + 30 mg N kg-1 was applied, the maximum grain yield, straw yield, P uptake in grain and straw, as well as K concentration and uptake in grain and straw were found. Highest N content both in grain and straw was observed when 0.5% FeSO4 + 3 % Urea were applied. Phosphorus content in grain was recorded highest when 0.5% MnSO4 + 0.5% Citric acid was applied whereas in straw maximum concentration of phosphorus was noticed when 0.5% ZnSO4 + 2% Urea were applied. Highest uptake of nitrogen in grain was found when 0.5% MnSO4 + 2.5% Urea were applied and in straw when 0.5% FeSO4 + 3 % Urea were applied. The experimental results also showed that micronutrient (Zn, Fe and Mn) concentration and uptake significantly increased as compared to control with micronutrient application (Zn, Fe and Mn)
Influence of Zinc, Iron and Manganese Applications on Soil Properties, Protein Content and Sedimentation Value of Wheat
No full textMicronutrient insufficiency in plants is becoming increasingly common, particularly in cereals crops around the world. These deficits result in a loss of yield as well as deterioration in the nutritional quality of the crops. The experiment was carried out in screen house for Rabi season of 2017-18, Soil Science Department, CCS HAU, Hisar to measure the impact of methods and dosages of zinc (Zn), iron (Fe) and manganese (Mn) application on post-harvest soil characteristics and wheat quality. The findings of this research illustrated that DTPA-extractable Zn and Mn increased significantly with the addition of Zn and Mn, respectively as compared to control. With the application of micronutrients, the sedimentation value and protein content of wheat both significantly increased in comparison to the control. Maximum increase in sedimentation value (54.0) was found when 0.5 % ZnSO4 + 2.5 % urea was applied. Whereas, maximum increase in protein content (12.2%) was observed when 0.5 % FeSO4 + 3 % urea was applied. Overall, quality of wheat improved with the application of micronutrients but there was no significant effect of these applications on soil parameters. There was no significant variation in soil pH, soil organic carbon (SOC), electrical conductivity (EC), available nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and DTPA-extractable Fe when micronutrients were applied as foliar or basal doses
Trudności związane z uzyskiwaniem i spłatą pożyczek: doświadczenia rolników z indyjskiego stanu Haryana
No full textSubject and purpose of work: The paper focuses on the problems faced by farmers in obtaining and repaying loans from institutional and non-institutional sources.
Materials and methods: The study was conducted in Haryana state, India. It was based on a field survey involving 600 farmers. Proportionate sampling technique was employed and pre-tested schedules were filled during vis-a-vis interviews.
Results: The findings of the study highlight main problems faced by farmers in acquiring and repaying loans. They include: no loan without security, ambiguous terms and conditions, the time-consuming procedure of granting loans, not farmer friendly bank officials, and the request for bribes. In the case of non-institutional sources, main problems include: lack of security,
deterioration of social status, and hesitation in mortgaging agricultural land. Furthermore, low price of agricultural produce, crop failure, and the high-interest rates charged by non-institutional sources were major constraints in the timely repayment of loan amounts.
Conclusions: Several constraints existed in granting loans to farmers. Government should support and provide hassle free loans to farmer
Loan utilisation and repayment behaviour: evidence from farmers of Haryana / Zachowania w zakresie wykorzystania i spłaty pożyczek: na przykładzie rolników ze stanu Hariana
No full textSubject and purpose of work: The present paper assesses the loan utilisation and repayment
behaviour of loanee or indebted farmers in Haryana, India.
Materials and methods: The study was conducted in Haryana state. The study is based on
primary data that have been collected through schedules from a sample of 600 indebted farmers.
Proportionate sampling was employed. Further, a percentage is used for data analysis.
Results: The study found that about half of the loan amount was utilised by farmers in nonproductive
activities that directly stimulate the debt burden on them, because this type of
expenditure did not contribute to the earnings of farmers. Further, around two-fifth of the farmers
were regularly repaying their loans, one fifth were defaulters and remaining two-fifth were paying
their loan irregularly. Overall, Farmers’ repayment behaviour is not satisfactory.
Conclusions: The non-productive usage of the loan amount is one of the main causes of their
indebtedness. Reducing such expenditure is one of the main challenges for farmers without
generating other sources of income.Przedmiot i cel pracy: W niniejszej pracy oceniono sposób wykorzystania i spłaty pożyczek przez
pożyczkobiorców lub zadłużonych rolników w stanie Hariana w Indiach.
Materiał i metody: Badanie przeprowadzono w stanie Hariana. Badanie opiera się na danych pierwotnych,
które zebrano według harmonogramu w próbie 600 zadłużonych rolników. Zastosowano
dobór proporcjonalny. Ponadto do analizy danych zastosowano wartości procentowe. Wyniki: Z badania wynika, że około połowa kwoty pożyczek została wykorzystana przez rolników na działalność niezwiązaną
z produkcją, co bezpośrednio stymuluje ich zadłużenie, ponieważ tego typu wydatki nie przekładają się na dochody rolników.
Ponadto około dwie piąte rolników regularnie spłacało swoje pożyczki, jedna piąta nie spłacała swoich zobowiązań, a pozostałe
dwie piąte spłacało je nieregularnie. Ogólnie zachowanie rolników w zakresie spłaty nie jest zadowalające.
Wnioski: Niezwiązane z produkcją wykorzystanie kwoty pożyczki jest jedną z głównych przyczyn zadłużenia rolników. Ograniczenie
takich wydatków jest jednym z głównych wyzwań dla rolników, jeśli nie mogą oni generować innych źródeł dochodu
Dyke-Davidoff-Masson Syndrome: A Delayed Diagnosis of an Acquired Variant
No full textDyk-Davidof-Masson Syndrome (DDMS) is an important cause of intractable and drug-resistant seizures. It has varied clinical presentation and history with distinct neuroimaging features. Here, we describe a female patient presented with recurrent intractable convulsion, mental retardation, hemiparesis, and characteristic neuroimaging features of cerebral hemiatrophy, calvarial thickening, and ipsilateral hyperpneumatization of the frontal sinuses which is suggestive of DDMS. Early institution of neuroimaging in patients with intractable epilepsy will make early diagnosis and better outcome
