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With the growing demand for vegetables and fruits in this world of urbanisation roof top gardening finds an insignificant place. The study focuses on identifying and suggesting remedies for effective management of the engineering components involved in roof top gardening. They majorly include design of roof, irrigation management, arrangement of pots, waste management, moisture proofing etc. These factors contribute significantly in designing an effective roof top garden. Various problems faced in the engineering intervention were identified and suitable remedies were suggested in the research using a case study approach of roof top gardens in Bangalore. A well maintained roof top garden is a positive sign of a healthy household.
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Transverse myelitis (TM) has been reported in association with vaccination, including post-diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus (DPTw) vaccination. Here, we report the case of a 21-month-old female child presented with loss of neck control with a history of DPTw booster vaccination approximately 4 weeks before this illness. The child was referred to the tertiary care service hospital. Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine revealed longitudinally extensive TM in the cervical segment. Extensive investigation effectively excluded causes other than vaccination-associated TM. Following treatment with corticosteroids and intravenous immune-globulin, the child had a complete recovery. Early diagnosis and prompt treatment with immunotherapy are associated with a good outcome
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Esthetics forms an important aspect of human’s life, because human’s personality and psychological wellbeing rests considerably on his appearance. Discolouration of esthetic restorative materials from the dietary habits vary with geographic distribution especially poor Oral Hygiene increases susceptibility to staining. Restorative resins are susceptible to softening caused by organic acids produced in plaque. Consequently plaque-covered resin restorations may be liable to pronounced staining.
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Cleft lip and palate is a congenital deformity that may be associated with various craniofacial problems and crumbles the overall development of the child. Early surgical treatment is imperative but may need to be postponed until certain age and weight gain of the infant. The present article is a case report of an infant with cleft lip and palate for whom a feeding obturator was the treatment of choice. It describes various problems associated with cleft lip and palate, available treatment modalities; and advantages of the feeding obturator.
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Among the three major components of a closed birth interval, waiting time to conception can somehow be managed with effective contraceptives while gestation is universally constant in its duration; the duration of postpartum amenorrhoea (PPA) varies in complex nature. The present study aimed to investigate the proximate factors influencing the duration of PPA. A community-based, cross-sectional study was conducted in four valley districts of Manipur, India, during 1 August−31 December 2009, to analyze the differentials and determinants of duration of PPA, applying the survival analysis technique. In total, 1,225 ever-married women were selected through two-stage cluster sampling. The median duration of PPA was 5.7 months. Among the 11 explanatory variables of interest, only three variables—place of residence (p<0.05), infant mortality from preceding pregnancy (p<0.01), and duration of breastfeeding (p<0.01)— had a significant effect on the duration of PPA. The findings may be used as baseline information for future researchers and maternal health policy-makers.
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Both Physical exercises and yogasanas are accepted by people to remain fit. The present study is conducted to find out the efficacy of the practice in human beings by comparing the cardio-respiratory parameters with that of subjects not performing any of these two. 30 male age, height and weight matched subjects were selected in each group viz. Control, Exercise and Yoga groups. Their Cardio-respiratory parameters were taken and compared between the groups. The results showed decrease in Pulse rate, Systolic as well as Diastolic blood pressure, and respiratory rate in subjects of exercise and yoga groups compared to that of control group. Significant increase in Respiratory capacities, % of Forced expiratory volume in 1st second, Maximum expiratory pressure and Peak expiratory flow rate are seen in both the groups. The results showed reduction in Respiratory minute volume significantly more in yoga group compared to exercise group while increase in Inspiratory capacity is significantly more in exercise group compared to yoga group.
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Adult , Heart Rate/analysis , Humans , Male , Oxygen , Oxygen Consumption , Respiratory Rate , YogaABSTRACT
Malaria accounts for majority of the cases of acute febrile illness with predominance of P.falciparum during the malaria transmission period. Alterations in hematological parameters in the form of anemia and thrombocytopenia are frequently encountered in malaria, especially P.falciparum malaria. Low hemoglobin value and thrombocytopenia increase the probability of malaria in cases of acute febrile illness. Platelet count below 150,000 cells/cu.mm in cases acute fever is single most important parameter indicative of malaria.
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Hematology , Humans , Malaria, Falciparum/blood , Malaria, Falciparum/complications , Platelet Count/statistics & numerical data , Plasmodium falciparumABSTRACT
726 urban school-going children in the age group 5-16 years were screened during the period from February to May, 1980 at Imphal. The growth rate of girls was apparently faster than that of boys as evidenced from the increment nature of height and weight per annum. Growth spurts were observed during the age group of 6-8 years and 12-13 years for boys, and 5-8 years and 11-12 years for girls. The height pattern of these children was significantly higher than the Indian standard height. However, weight was more or less similar with the Indian standard.