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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Stress among Medical and Dental Students: A Global Issue |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Dr. Aditya Jain, Ramta Bansal |
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Abstract:The practice of medical and dental profession has long been associated with high levels of
occupational stress. The stress of professional training can be a motivator for some, for others it can have
serious consequences. By identifying stressors affecting students, necessary modifications can be made to
improve the quality of life of dental and medical students. This article reviews the sources, impacts and
solutions of stress among dental and medical students.
Keywords: Burnout, Dental Students, Education, Medical Student, Stress
Keywords: Burnout, Dental Students, Education, Medical Student, Stress
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[2] Maslach C, Jackson SE. The measurement of experienced burnout. J Organ Behav,2,1983, 99–113.
[3] Murphy RJ, Gray SA, Sterling G, Reeves K, DuCette J. A comparative study of professional student stress. J Dent Educ, 73, 2009, 328-37.
[4] Hermansonn PC. Dentistry : a harzadous profession. Dent Stud, 50, 1972, 60-1.
[5] Cooper CL, Watts J, Kelly M. Job satisfaction, mental health and job stressors among general dental practitioners in the UK. Br Dent J,162, 1987, 77-81.
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[7] Kumar S, Dagli R, Mathur A, Jain M, Prabu D, Kulkarni S. Perceived sources of stress amongst Indian dental students. Eur J Dent< Educ,13, 2009, 39-45.
[8] Burk DT, Bender DJ. Use and perceived effectiveness of student support services in a first -year dental student population. J Dent Educ,69(10), 2005,1148–60.
[9] Radcliffe C, Lester H. Perceived stress during undergraduate medical training: a qualitative study. Med Educ, 37, 2003,32–8.
[10] Dahlin M, Joneborg N, Runseson B. Stress and depression among medical students: a cross-sectional study. Med Educ, 39, 2005,< 594–604.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Rhinoscleroma: Pros and Cons in Diagnosis and Prognosis. |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Dr.Vaishali Sangole, Dr. Rachana Tiwari |
: | 10.9790/0853-0150811 |
Abstract:Rhinoscleroma,also known as Mikuliczdisease,is a chronic disfiguring and debilitating
disease.This case in a 10 year old girl presented with unusual features and mimicked many other diseases.The
characteristic MR features are described.The disease is uncommon in Western Maharashtra. Its scenario in
Indian subcontinent is discussed.
Keywords:Rhinoscleroma
Keywords:Rhinoscleroma
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PatholMicrobiol 2008;51:26-9.
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2011;54(4):806-808.
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temporomandibular joint: A case report.J Oral Maxillofacial Surg 2012;70:135-140.
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[2] Alfaro-Monge JM,Fernandez-Espinosa J,soda-MerhyA.Scleroma of the lower respiratory tract: A case report and review of
literature.JLaryngolOtol 1994;108:161-3.
[3] WahiAL,Misra RN.A note on the geographical distribution of Sclerosis.J of Laryngology 1964;78:573-577.
[4] TondonPL,GulatiJ,MehtaN.Histological study of polypoidalleisons in the nasal cavity.Indian Journal Otolaryngol head neck Surg
1971;13:3-11.
[5] ZafarU.KhanN.AfrozN.HasanSA.Clinicopathological study of non-neoplastic lesions of nasal cavity and paranasalsinuses.Indian J
PatholMicrobiol 2008;51:26-9.
[6] Abrol D,MaqboolM,AfrozF,AshrafM,KhanNA.Rhinoscleroma mimicking malignancy: A case report.JK Science 2008;10:32-3.
[7] Neelam S. SanjeevS,SunainaA,Deepika.Cytoistologicalfetaures of rhinoscleroma.Indian J of Pathology and Microbiology
2011;54(4):806-808.
[8] Bhowate R,DegwekarS,RawlaniS,dangoreS.Rhinoscleroma with involvement of the maxillary sinus, orbital floor, and
temporomandibular joint: A case report.J Oral Maxillofacial Surg 2012;70:135-140.
[9] AkhnoukhS,SaadEF.Iron deficiency in atrophic rhinitis and scleroma.Indian J Med Resp.1987;85:576-579.
[10] KohliGS.Rhinoscleroma in a child.Indian Journal of Otolaryngology 1978;30(1);36-37.
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Abstract:Introduction: To report a case of microbial keratitis in an individual with keratoconus using
rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
Method: - A 23- year-old male presented with a history of pain, redness, photophobia, watering in right eye
and his vision was reduced upon awakening. He was a known case of bilateral keratoconus who used rigid gas
permeable contact lenses in both eyes on daily wear basis. Slitlamp examination revealed a paracentral stromal
infiltrate in right eye. Corneal scrapings were collected for culture. Both contact lenses and lenses cleaning
solution were collected for microbiological investigations.
Keywords: KC-Keratoconus, RGP- rigid gas permeable contact lens, MK-Microbial keratitis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella.
Keywords: KC-Keratoconus, RGP- rigid gas permeable contact lens, MK-Microbial keratitis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella.
[1] Krachmer JH, Feder RS, Belin MW. Keratoconus and related noninflammatory corneal thinning disorders. Surv Ophthalmol.
l984;28: 293–322.
[2] Leibowitz HM, Morello S. Keratoconus and noninflammatory thinning disorders. In: Leibowitz HM, Waring GO, editors. Corneal
disorders-clinical diagnosis and management. 2nd ed., Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; l998. p. 349–74.
[3] Paulo Elias C. Dantas, M. Cristina Nishiwaki-Dantas. Spontaneous Bilateral Corneal Perforation of Acute Hydrops in
Keratoconus. Eye & Contact Lens.2004; 30:(l): 40–4l.
[4] Ladage PM, Yamamoto K, Ren DH, et al. Effects of rigid and soft contact lens daily wear on corneal epithelium, tear lactate
dehydrogenase, and bacterial binding to exfoliated epithelial cells. Ophthalmology 200l;l08: l279-l288.
[5] Miller MJ, Wilson LA, Ahearn DG. Adherence of pseudomonas aeruginosa to rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Archives of
Ophthalmology. l99l;l09: l447–l448.
[6] Nagachandrika T, Kumar T, et al. Prevalence of contact lens related complications in a tertiary eye centre in india. Contact lens&
Anterior eye. 20llDec;34(6):266-8.
[7] Stapleton F, Keay L, Edwards K, et al. The incidence of contact lens-related microbial keratitis in Australia. Ophthalmology 2008;
ll5:l655-l662.
[8] Ching-His Hsiao, Ling Yeung, et al. Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in Taiwanese Children. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007; l25:603-609.
[9] Richard G Lindsay, Richard Johnson, et al. Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lens wear. Clin Exp Optom 2007; 90: 5: 35l–360.
[10] Bennie H. Jeng, Abha B. kumar, et, al. Epidemiology of Ulcerative Keratitis in Northern California. Arch Ophthalmol. 20l0.;l28 (
8):1022-1028.
l984;28: 293–322.
[2] Leibowitz HM, Morello S. Keratoconus and noninflammatory thinning disorders. In: Leibowitz HM, Waring GO, editors. Corneal
disorders-clinical diagnosis and management. 2nd ed., Philadelphia, PA: WB Saunders Company; l998. p. 349–74.
[3] Paulo Elias C. Dantas, M. Cristina Nishiwaki-Dantas. Spontaneous Bilateral Corneal Perforation of Acute Hydrops in
Keratoconus. Eye & Contact Lens.2004; 30:(l): 40–4l.
[4] Ladage PM, Yamamoto K, Ren DH, et al. Effects of rigid and soft contact lens daily wear on corneal epithelium, tear lactate
dehydrogenase, and bacterial binding to exfoliated epithelial cells. Ophthalmology 200l;l08: l279-l288.
[5] Miller MJ, Wilson LA, Ahearn DG. Adherence of pseudomonas aeruginosa to rigid gas permeable contact lenses. Archives of
Ophthalmology. l99l;l09: l447–l448.
[6] Nagachandrika T, Kumar T, et al. Prevalence of contact lens related complications in a tertiary eye centre in india. Contact lens&
Anterior eye. 20llDec;34(6):266-8.
[7] Stapleton F, Keay L, Edwards K, et al. The incidence of contact lens-related microbial keratitis in Australia. Ophthalmology 2008;
ll5:l655-l662.
[8] Ching-His Hsiao, Ling Yeung, et al. Pediatric Microbial Keratitis in Taiwanese Children. Arch Ophthalmol. 2007; l25:603-609.
[9] Richard G Lindsay, Richard Johnson, et al. Acanthamoeba keratitis and contact lens wear. Clin Exp Optom 2007; 90: 5: 35l–360.
[10] Bennie H. Jeng, Abha B. kumar, et, al. Epidemiology of Ulcerative Keratitis in Northern California. Arch Ophthalmol. 20l0.;l28 (
8):1022-1028.
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Abstract:Renal arteries normally arise from the abdominal aorta at the level L1 vertebra. During routine
dissection of abdomen by the undergraduate medical students two additional renal arteries were observed on
the right side arising from abdominal aorta. The artery cranial to the normal renal artery entered the anterior
aspect of the kidney 4cm below the upper pole. The second artery was caudal to the normal renal artery. This
artery entered the lower pole of kidney. Accessory renal arteries usually arise from aorta below the normal
renal artery. These are more common on left side and enter the hilum of kidney below the normal renal arteries.
They are also seen more commonly at the lower pole than at the upper pole of kidney. Knowledge of presence of
such additional renal arteries is necessary while performing all the surgical and radiological procedures
related to kidney.
Keywords:Accessory renal artery, Polar arteries, Renal artery, Renal angiography, Renal transplant.
Keywords:Accessory renal artery, Polar arteries, Renal artery, Renal angiography, Renal transplant.
[1] William PL, Bnnister LH, Berry MM, Collins P, Dysen M, Dusek JE et al. cardiovascular system. Gray's Anatomy, The
anatomical basis of Medicine and Surgery, 38th edition, Ch – 10 Pg -1547.
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arteries: a statistical analysis based on 185dissections and review of literature. J Int Coll Surg 1958; 29 (1, part 1): 47- 765(10,11)
[6] Nathan H, Glezer I. Right and left accessory renal arteries arising from a common trunk associated with unrotated kidneys. J Urol.
1984; 132: 7–9.
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[9] G.J.Romanes, Cunningham's manual of Practical Anatomy, 15th edition, Vol.2, Pg -175-176
[10] Vasbrinder GB, Nelemans PJ, Kessels AG, Karoon AA, Maki JH, Leiner T et al, Renal artery diagnostic imaging study in
hypertension (RADISH), Study Group: Accuracy of CT, Angiography and MRI for diagnosing renal artery stenosis. Ann Internal
Medicine 2004; 141: 624-682.
anatomical basis of Medicine and Surgery, 38th edition, Ch – 10 Pg -1547.
[2] R.M.H Mcminn, Last's Anatomy Regional and Applied, 8th Edition, Ch – 5, Pg – 370-372.
[3] GravesFT. The aberrant renal artery. J Anat 1956;90:553-58.
[4] Gray GM. Multiple renal arteries. Anat Anz 1906; 29: 266-270
[5] Merklin RJ, Michels NA, The The variant renal and suprarenal blood supply with data on inferior phrenic, ureteral and gonadal
arteries: a statistical analysis based on 185dissections and review of literature. J Int Coll Surg 1958; 29 (1, part 1): 47- 765(10,11)
[6] Nathan H, Glezer I. Right and left accessory renal arteries arising from a common trunk associated with unrotated kidneys. J Urol.
1984; 132: 7–9.
[7] Olsson O, Wholey M. Vascular abnormalities in gross anomalies of kidneys. Acta Radiol Diagn. 1964; 2: 420–432.
[8] J.A. Crosling, P.F. Harris, J.R. Humpherson, Human Anatomy Nomenclature in Latin Text and Colour atlas, Pg.No.4.46, Figure
No.4.77.
[9] G.J.Romanes, Cunningham's manual of Practical Anatomy, 15th edition, Vol.2, Pg -175-176
[10] Vasbrinder GB, Nelemans PJ, Kessels AG, Karoon AA, Maki JH, Leiner T et al, Renal artery diagnostic imaging study in
hypertension (RADISH), Study Group: Accuracy of CT, Angiography and MRI for diagnosing renal artery stenosis. Ann Internal
Medicine 2004; 141: 624-682.
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Abstract:OBJECTIVES: The purpose of this study is to investigate the influence of local administration of
bisphosphonate i.e.pamidronate (antiresorptive drug), during orthodontic tooth movement in experimental
albino Newzealand rabbits. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The current study was conducted on 20 male
Newzealand albino rabbits of 3.75 to 4 kg wt for a period of three weeks (21days). Animals were equally
divided into 2 groups [ Group-1 Control & Group-2 Experimental ].Orthodontic appliance of 100gm force
Nitinol closed coil spring was stretched and placed between mandibular molar and incisors in either group of
animals. Bisphosphonate [Pamidronate] was injected mesial to the mandibular molar in the mucoperiosteal
area. On the last day i.e. 21st day of the study all animals were sacrificed and mandibles were dissected from
both groups along with the appliance. The amount of mesial drift of molar was found clearly in the dissected
mandibles and measured with flexible manual scale. RESULTS: On 21st day of experiment, both groups of
animals were sacrificed and the diastema was measured between 1st and 2nd molar on dissected mandibles. In
this study the statistical analysis was done by Student 't'test . The statistical analysis has shown a significant
difference between the control (4.960 ± 0.455 mm) and the experimental group (2.389 ± 0.362 mm).
Keywords:Local injection, Bisphosphonate (Bp), Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), Rabbit mandibular molar, dissected rabbit mandibles, Pharmacological anchorage
Keywords:Local injection, Bisphosphonate (Bp), Orthodontic tooth movement (OTM), Rabbit mandibular molar, dissected rabbit mandibles, Pharmacological anchorage
[1] Meikle M. The tissue, cellular, and molecular regulation of orthodontic tooth movement: 100 years after Carl Sandstedt.
European Jour of Orth 28;2006;:22 1-240
[2] King GJ, Keeling SD, Wronksi TJ. Histomorphometric study of alveolar bone turnover in orthodontic tooth movement. Bone (12)
1991;401 -409.
[3] Ashcraft MB, Southard KA, Tolley EA. The effect of corticosteroid- induced osteoporosis on orthodontic tooth movement. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 102; 1992;:310-9.
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Orthod (70); 2000;:118-25
[5] Kale S, Kocadereli I, Atilla P, Asan E. Comparison of the effects of 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol and prostaglandin E2 on
orthodontic tooth movement. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2004;125:607-14.
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1,25(OH)2D3 and mechanical force in the rat. J Dent Res 1992;71:1487-92.
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Dentofacial Orthop 1988;94:278-84.
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accelerates tooth movement in rats. J Dent Res 2000;79:1717-24.
[9] Soma S, Iwamoto M, Higuchi Y, Kurisu K. Effects of continuous infusion of PTH on experimental tooth movement in rats. J
Bone Miner Res 1999;14:546-54.
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fuscata). J Dent Res 1982;61:1444-6.
European Jour of Orth 28;2006;:22 1-240
[2] King GJ, Keeling SD, Wronksi TJ. Histomorphometric study of alveolar bone turnover in orthodontic tooth movement. Bone (12)
1991;401 -409.
[3] Ashcraft MB, Southard KA, Tolley EA. The effect of corticosteroid- induced osteoporosis on orthodontic tooth movement. Am J
Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 102; 1992;:310-9.
[4] Ong CK, Walsh LJ, Harbrow D, Taverne AA, Symons AL. Orthodontic tooth movement in the prednisolone-treated rat. Angle
Orthod (70); 2000;:118-25
[5] Kale S, Kocadereli I, Atilla P, Asan E. Comparison of the effects of 1,25 dihydroxycholecalciferol and prostaglandin E2 on
orthodontic tooth movement. Am J Orthod Dentofacial Orthop 2004;125:607-14.
[6] Takano-Yamamoto T, Kawakami M, Yamashiro T. Effect of age on the rate of tooth movement in combination with local use of
1,25(OH)2D3 and mechanical force in the rat. J Dent Res 1992;71:1487-92.
[7] Collins MK, Sinclair PM. The local use of vitamin D to increase the rate of orthodontic tooth movement. Am J Orthod
Dentofacial Orthop 1988;94:278-84.
[8] Soma S, Matsumoto S, Higuchi Y, Takano-Yamamoto T, Yamashita K, Kurisu K, et al. Local and chronic application of PTH
accelerates tooth movement in rats. J Dent Res 2000;79:1717-24.
[9] Soma S, Iwamoto M, Higuchi Y, Kurisu K. Effects of continuous infusion of PTH on experimental tooth movement in rats. J
Bone Miner Res 1999;14:546-54.
[10] Yamasaki K, Shibata Y, Fukuhara T. The effect of prostaglandins on experimental tooth movement in monkeys (Macaca
fuscata). J Dent Res 1982;61:1444-6.
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Abstract:Human Axial Skeleton has drawn much interest for Medical researchers because of the Upright
posture. The human vertebral column plays an important role in stability and weight transmission. It is adapted
to protect the spinal cord. Congenital or acquired anomalies are common in the vertebral column. At the same
time the vertebral column is the site for many orthopedic disorders which may be pathological or
developmental, leading to instability, low back pain, kyphosis, scoliosis and Ankylosing spondylitis. During
routine osteology classes, processed lumbar vertebrae were collected to explain to the students of I M.B.B.S.
The author realized abnormal 5th lumbar vertebra. It had ossification of Interspinous and Supraspinous
ligaments may be a feature of Ankylosis Spondylitis.
Keywords:Supraspinous and Interspinous ligaments (SS&IS), ossification, calcification, 5th lumbar vertebra, Ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
Keywords:Supraspinous and Interspinous ligaments (SS&IS), ossification, calcification, 5th lumbar vertebra, Ankylosing spondylitis (AS).
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class II association with Ankylosing spondylitis in a southern Indian population," Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences,
vol. 958, pp. 403–407, 2002.
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Neurological Disorders in Children / the Sheikh's Syndrome |
Country | : | Pakistan |
Authors | : | Dr. Shahid Hussain Sheikh, MBBS, PhD. |
: | 10.9790/0853-0152930 |
Abstract:The label of "Cerebral Palsy" has been used frivolously due to the lack of knowledge of the
Brain's pathology. Since 2004, a number of researchers have stumbled upon a new paradigm in the field of
Neurology1 that now opens up a new door of hope to better the quality of life of the suffering infants, children
and adolescence worldwide.
Now, many children with CP are known to be suffering from the Neuronal Sub-Nucleus Neuro viral
RNA proliferation that begins as early as the inception of a new baby. The genetically transforming diseases
now take a back seat to this new revelation, where, the Neuro Viral RNA's being part of the chromosomal DNA
of the sperm or the Ovum also ready to proliferate in the developmental stage of the Neuro Disk of the fetus in
the first trimester.
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Abstract:Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) has been reported in association with
hypertension, renal failure, transplantation and immunosuppressives [1]. However, reports of PRES in
conjunction with SLE are sparse [2]. Majority of these patients had lupus nephritis and hypertension [3].
Recent reports have shown a stringent association of PRES with hypertension in SLE patients and response to
cyclophosphamide-methylprednisolone pulse therapy [4]. Here, we report a rare case of a normotensive patient
of SLE presenting with PRES. The patient was treatment-naïve and had significant renal involvement. Her
neurologic impairment and overall disease activity improved following treatment with pulse doses of
immunosuppressives.
Keywords:Lupus, Seizure, Posterior reversible encephalopathy Syndrome.
Keywords:Lupus, Seizure, Posterior reversible encephalopathy Syndrome.
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manifestation of CNS SLE? Lupus, 16(6), 2007, 436-443.
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erythematosus: four new cases and review of the literature, Lupus, 17(2), 2008, 139-147.
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Abstract:Objectives: Find and eradicate the root cause/s of Primary & Secondary Hypertension.For a long
time, Syndrome "X" has been regarded as a root cause of primary & secondary Hypertension. The prevailing
cause of this ghost syndrome has never been documented, defined or eradicated as yet. However, the patients
worldwide are being maintained with a variety of Neuro-electrical (Voltage & Charge) & Vascular
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Paper Type | : | Research Paper |
Title | : | Drug prescribing pattern in elderly patients in a teaching hospital |
Country | : | India |
Authors | : | Veena D.R, Padma L, Sapna Patil |
: | 10.9790/0853-0153942 |
Abstract:Objective: The present study was undertaken to study prescribing pattern of various drugs in elderly
patients & also to evaluate inappropriate prescribing with the help of Beers criteria. Material & methods: The
study was conducted in Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Medical College & Hospital from June 2012 to August 2012. A total
of 106 case records of inpatients >/65years in medicine wards were reviewed. Relevant information was
recorded in a structured proforma & data was evaluated. Results: Most of the cases were from respiratory
system (35.84%), followed by cardiovascular system (14.15%). The most commonly prescribed drugs were
antimicrobials (16.94%). Polypharmacy was observed in 94(88.67%) patients. According to Beers criteria,
23(21.69%) patients were prescribed inappropriately & all these were drugs to be generally avoided in older
adults. Conclusion: This study has shown the patterns of diseases prevalent in geriatric patients, drug use
among them and also suggests that drugs to be avoided in elderly are among the most frequently
inappropriately prescribed drugs. Prevalence of polypharmacy was high which is usually unavoidable in the
elderly.
Keywords:Beers criteria, elderly, polypharmacy
Keywords:Beers criteria, elderly, polypharmacy
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of prevalence and predictors in two teaching hospitals. J Postgrad Med ,56, 2010, 186-91.
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department of a tertiary care teaching hospital.Indian J Pharmacolgy ,42(2),2010,95-98.
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Phadke's criteria and comparison thereof, J Pharmacol Pharmacother,2(4), 2011,248-52.
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Abstract:The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationships between heat stress and indicators of autonomic nervous system activity in workers of the Thermal Power Station. A total of 123 employees between 12-58yrs of age from a company that produces electricity were recruited for participation in this study. Thermal stress was assessed in workers exposed to heat to temperature between 380 C to 430C in Boiler section . The workers were divided into four groups depending on duration of exposure. Systolic and Diastolic Blood pressure was recorded and plasma catecholamine's concentration was measured by an HPLC-ECD. Information on demographic characteristics, previous job history, smoking status and alcohol consumption was also collected. Blood pressure was significantly higher with prolonged duration of stressful (heat) stimuli.The plasma catecholamine's levels increases significantly. The results of the present study indicate that these modifications are related with the duration of exposure to heat. It is presumed that these effects are due to activation of autonomic nervous system and Hypothalamo-Hypypophyseal adrenal axis and resultant release of catecholamine's from adrenal medulla due to heat stress. These suggest that the risk of hypertension and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) is greater in these workers.
Keywords:heat stress, systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood pressure plasma epinephrine, plasma nor-epinephrine, CHD
Keywords:heat stress, systolic Blood Pressure, Diastolic Blood pressure plasma epinephrine, plasma nor-epinephrine, CHD
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