Critical review of Psychodermatology in Ayurveda and contemporary science

Background: Low back pain (LBP) is the fifth most common reason for physician visits, which affects nearly 60-80% of people throughout their lifetime. The lifetime prevalence of low back pain is reported to be as high as 84%. The most common type of low back pain is Mechanical low back pain. There are various risk factors for mechanical low back pain which are usually classified into physical, physiological and psychological factors. Heavy manual work and lifting weights constitute the physical work factors. Twisting, sitting for long hours, driving and whole body vibrations are also few physical causes. Low physical fitness and trunk muscle weakness are the physiological factors. The essential factors, which should always been taken into consideration in case of pain, are the psychosocial issues such as social influence, monotonous work, low job satisfaction, stress, anxiety, fear and depression. If left untreated or delay in the treatment may lead to degenerative changes. So, the aim of the study was to check the effectiveness of Lumbar Stabilization exercises with laser therapy In Patients with mechanical low back pain. Materials and methods: 60 patients were included in the study which was divided into two groups; Group A and Group B, 30 patients in each group. Subjects were randomly selected and assigned to each group. Pre-test measurements of the patient were done with the help of two measures - RolandMorris Low Back Pain and Disability Questionnaire for disability and Goniometer was used for range motion of lumbar spine movements for each group. The Subjects in Group-A were given Laser Sreenivasu Kotagiri, Neeti Mathur, Ashwin Kumar, Anup Kumar Song. Effectiveness of lumbar stabilization exercises with laser therapy in patients with mechanical low back pain. IAIM, 2019; 6(9): 117-126. Page 118 therapy for 10 minutes along with Kinesiotaping. The Subjects in Group-B were given Lumbar Stabilization exercises with laser therapy. Result analysis was done by Results: On comparing Group A and Group B for post-treatment RMQ score, results showed a significant difference (p=0.001). The overall study proved that Lumbar stabilization exercises along with laser therapy were more significant for Mechanical low back pain in improving Pain and decreasing the disability level. Conclusion: The analysis obtained indicated that Group B (Lumbar stabilization exercises along with laser therapy) showed more significant improvement when compared to Group A (Laser therapy along with Kinesiotaping).

An Adult with Haemoptysis: A Rare Case of Congenital Anomaly.

A non-smoker adult male presented with haemoptysis of short duration. Chest radiograph (postero-anterior view) suggested an opaque left hemithorax. Further evaluation of lung lesion pointed towards a left lung hypoplasia with absent left pulmonary artery and a right-sided aortic arch (RAA). Both kidneys were enlarged with multiple cysts and thinning of parenchyma. This case describes a unique coexistence RAA and probable autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease.

Studies on Genetic Variability, Heritability and Genetic Advance Estimates in Newly Developed Maize Genotypes (Zea Mays L.).

The present study was carried out at Research farm, College of Agriculture, ANGRAU, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad during kharif, 2011 to determine the various parameters of genetic variability, broad sense heritability and genetic advance estimates in newly developed 65 maize genotypes. Analysis of variance revealed that the mean sum of squares due to genotypes showed significant differences for all the 11 characters studied. High to moderate estimates of GCV and PCV were recorded for Grain yield, number of kernels per row, 100-kernel weight, ear length and plant height which represents considerable variability and offers scope for genetic improvement through selection. Grain yield, number of kernels per row, 100-kernel weight, ear length and ear height had high GCV estimates with high heritability. Moderate estimates of genetic advance with high heritability was recorded for Grain yield, number of kernels per row, 100-kernel weight, ear length, ear height and plant height which further leads to improvement of traits under selection. Thus provides better opportunities for selecting plant material for these traits in maize breeding program.

Inhalant abuse- A rising public health problem.

These days inhalant abuse is common in both rural and urban settings. Laymen and professionals alike are negligent of this abuse. It is widely seen in children and can sometimes follow into adulthood too. Children try it out initially due to their anxiousness but later on get addicted to it. Parents are more worried about their children being exposed to drugs like cocaine and marijuana. But the fact is that children are more addicted to the inhalants that are commonly found in household things. Even a single episode of inhalant abuse can result in serious health problems. It can seriously impair the vital organs like heart, brain and kidneys. Repeated abuse is seen due to the elated feel that they experience after its use that resembles alcohol consumption. It produces initial excitation, drowsiness, disinhibiting, wooziness and agitation. In order to prolong the period of intoxication, they abuse repeatedly which in severe cases can even lead to death. Other causes of death can be due to suffocation, seizures, and coma or due to choking. Detoxification programs along with proper support and care from the family and friends will help the abusers to bring back the lost colour in their life. A systemic review of various electronic bibliographic by utilizing suitable search terms were used to obtain the data.

Extractive spectrophotometric methods for nebivolol hydrochloride.

Two simple and sensitive spectrophotometric methods have been developed for the estimation of Nebivolol hydrochloride in pure and pharmaceutical dosage forms. Method 1 is based on Ion-association complex formation of the drug with (SBT λmax 515 nm). Method 2 is based on Ion-association complex formation of the drug reacts with (BTB λmax 410nm). These methods have been statistically evaluated and found to be precise and accurate.

Whole lung lavage: the salvage therapy for pulmonary alveolar proteinosis.

A 53-year-old school teacher presented with progressive exertional breathlessness and dry cough of three months duration. His diagnosis was confirmed as pulmonary alveolar proteinosis on open lung biopsy. In about three months, the disease progressed to life threatening respiratory failure. He was subjected to whole lung lavage (WLL) as a salvage therapy. The technical details of WLL performed on this patient are described. At six months follow up, he was clinically and functionally stable and leading a near normal life.

Risk factors predicting operative mortality in perforated peptic ulcer disease.

Following the introduction of H2-blockers and proton pump inhibitors, there has been a sharp decrease in elective peptic ulcer surgery. However, emergency operations for complications such as perforation are on the rise. This study was undertaken to review the factors which determine mortality following emergency surgery for peptic ulcer perforation. A prospective study of all patients who underwent surgery at our institute for peptic ulcer perforation between September 1999 and August 2001 was carried out. One hundred seventy-four patients underwent surgery for perforated peptic ulcer. Risk of death was related to age more than 60 years, shock at presentation, delay more than 24 hours prior to surgery and size of perforation more than 5 mm. Perforated peptic ulcer disease remains a frequent clinical problem associated with a significant postoperative mortality.