120 research outputs found
Patient treatment pathways of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis cases in coastal South India: Road to a drug resistant tuberculosis center
No full textDr Priya Rathi1, Dr Kalpita Shringapure2, Dr B Unnikrishnan1, Abhinav Pandey3, Abhirami Nair3 1. Kasturba Medical College, Department of Community Medicine, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India, 575001 2. Medical College Baroda, Department Preventive and Social Medicine, Gujarat, India 3. Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India 575001 Corresponding Author Dr Priya Rathi Department of Community Medicine, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Mangalore, India 57500
A critical study of Gandhaka Shodhana
No full textGandhaka or Sulphur is a non-metallic solid element found in nature. Gandhaka or Sulphur is required in human body for proper functioning. It is the third most abundant mineral (after calcium and phosphorus) based on percentage of total body weight. It is the sixth most abundant macro mineral in breast milk. It is present in saliva, bile, protein, amino acids, and insulin. Sulphur is mainly present in sulphur containing amino acids like cystine. Gandhaka in the body purifies blood, aids healthy digestion, and prevents toxic build-up. In Ayurveda, Gandhaka is used in the treatment of variety of diseases since time immemorial. It as a free element cannot be utilized by the body, so in Ayurveda, first it is detoxified to get ShuddhaGandhak, and then given Bhavana of herbal ingredients that make it suitable for use. ShuddhaGandhak is combined with ShuddhaParad or purified mercury to form Kajjali which is further used to prepare Ras-Aushadhi. In combination with mercury, it is used in almost all diseases
Pharmaceutical preparation, standardization and comparative study of Tinduka Ghanavati and Kulattha Guda Avaleha in context of Shwasa Roga
No full textAyurveda is the world\u27s oldest medical system, which dates back to the Rigveda period BC. 5000. All the medical systems of the world have received their form of organization and developmental inspiration from this, this is an undisputed proven fact. Ayurveda has been called the science of age. Charak has described Ayurveda as eternal. The medical science of Rasashastra is also included in Ayurveda medical science. Rasashastra has been revolutionary in Ayurveda since the 8th century. This has been said to reflect the results of Rasashastra during this period. The chemical drug manufacturing process was being used in the medical world since the 8th century. Since time immemorial, humans have been engaged in research for various purposes in various areas of their lives. Research in Ayurveda is necessary and mandatory. As the struggle and difficulties in a person\u27s life increase along with progressing on the path of salvation, he is suffering from very painful diseases due to not following the health- protecting diet and practices recommended by the famous people. Among these diseases, respiratory disease also holds an important place. This is seen more in the human community. From the study of various texts, it was found that Tindukaghanvati and Kulathaguda Avaleha are effective drug combinations for respiratory diseases. Therefore, in this research work, the study of the above mentioned Yogas on respiratory diseases was considered. The presented research work is being presented before the scholars to reestablish the principles propounded by the Acharyas. The success of the effort depends on the consent of scholars
A Clinical Study of Yashtimadhu & Guduchi with special reference to Amlapitta
No full textAmlapitta is a disease prevalent all over the world. The increasing prevalence rate is a constant challenge to the research workers. Amlapitta is very common disease caused due to Agnimandhya (digestive impairment) by increased Drava Guna of Vidagdha Pachaka Pitta (liquid quality of burned digestive Pitta) affecting the Annavaha Strotas (channels that carry the ingested food) and characterized by primary symptoms such as Avipaka (indigestion), Klama (exhaustion without any exertion). This is a burning problem in the society because of irregular and improper food habits and stressful lifestyle. The aim of the present study was to find out efficacy of Yashtimadhu and Guduchi in Amlapitta. In present study total 30 patients were taken, divided into 3 equal groups. In Group-I: 10 patients were treated with oral administration of Yashtimadhu, in Group-II: 10 patients were treated with Guduchi and in Group-III: 10 patients were treated with Yashtimadhu and Guduchi. After conducting clinical trial on 30 patients, observation and results were obtained. Statistical analysis shows that all three groups were significantly effective to reduce the cardinal symptoms, especially Group-III (Yashtimadhu and Guduchi)
A Novel Approach to Handle Uncertainty in Health System Variables for Hospital Admissions
No full textHospital staff and managers are under pressure and
concerned for effective use and management of scarce resources. The
hospital admissions require many decisions that have complex and
uncertain consequences for hospital resource utilization and patient
flow. It is challenging to predict risk of admissions and length of stay
of a patient due to their vague nature. There is no method to capture
the vague definition of admission of a patient. Also, current methods
and tools used to predict patients at risk of admission fail to deal with
uncertainty in unplanned admission, LOS, patients- characteristics.
The main objective of this paper is to deal with uncertainty in
health system variables, and handles uncertain relationship among
variables. An introduction of machine learning techniques along with
statistical methods like Regression methods can be a proposed
solution approach to handle uncertainty in health system variables. A
model that adapts fuzzy methods to handle uncertain data and
uncertain relationships can be an efficient solution to capture the
vague definition of admission of a patient
A study on ankle traction and interferential therapy for the treatment of osteoarthritis of knee joint
No full textGamified Learning Systems: A Dual- Affordance Perspective on Emotional and Behavioral Outcomes
No full textAmidst substantial organizational investments in gamified learning management systems (LMS) augmented with Virtual Reality (VR), this paper proposes to examine the overlooked consequences of integrating experiential and mechanistic gamification affordances on employee learning behaviors. Despite the prevailing optimism surrounding gamification\u27s potential to enhance learning motivation and organizational commitment, our investigation reveals a paradox: these affordances may simultaneously trigger employee deviance in the form of cyberslacking. Employing the Affective Events Theory and the Technological Affordances paradigm, we propose a nuanced research model that examines the mediating role of emotions in the intricate relationship between gamification design and learning behaviors. This study aims to unveil the complex dynamics at play, contribute to a comprehensive understanding of how organizations can effectively design and integrate VR into enterprise-gamified learning systems to reduce employee deviant behaviors and encourage their motivation toward learning
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