Study of Incidence of Depression, Anxiety and Stress Among the First Year Medical Students in Government Medical College

To study the incidence of depression, anxiety and stress in first year MBBS students of governmentmedical college Jammu. Materials and Methods: the study was conducted on 120 first year MBBS studentsof Govt. Medical College Jammu after informed consent and ethical clearance. All of them were asked tofill DASS - 21 questionnaire without disclosing their identity. Only 118 students responded by filling up theform. The DASS - 21 questionnaire forms so obtained were analyzed, statistically and tabulated. Themean scores for depression was 6.66+5.82, (range-0.00-21), Anxiety was 5.16 ± 3.79 (range-0.00-19.00)and stress was 7.88±5.03 (range-0.00-21). The scores are more in male hostler and student less than 19years of age. Medical studies are highly demanding and cause stress, depression and anxiety to medicalstudents and so should be rescheduled and made student friendly

Study of Nasal Index in Different Zones of Jammu and Kashmir

The anthropometry of nose is an important index to identify a pure race from mixed races . Nasal index isa very sensitive index in nasal anthropometry, as it varies with sex, race and habitat of the person. Theanthropometry of face in general and nose in particular has been used in forensic investigations,reconstructive surgeries and genetic counselling. To study the nasal index in different zones of Jammu andKashmir. 120 students of first professional MBBS Government Medical College Jammu were used assubjects. All of them were in the age group of 18 to 22 years. The length and breadth of the nose wasmeasured by means of digital calliper and the nasal index was calculated using the formula NASAL. Theresults so obtained were tabulated and analysed. LTS. Sexual dimorphism was seen in all the recordedparameters. Anthropometric variation for nasal index is seen in different zones of Jammu and Kashmir.Mean nasal index was 65.98+9.36 for males and 72.15+11.30 for females. Most common type of nasalform in both males and females is leptorrhine or moderately narrow nose.Nasal index plays a significantrole in determining sex and race and so is helpful to forensic investigators .It is also useful for plasticsurgeons while performing rhinoplasty of a particular region as it shows ethnic specificity.

To Determine the Incidence of Accessory Foramen Transversarium

To find the incidence of accessory foramen transversarium in dried cervical vertebrae. 150 dried cervicalvertebrae were collected from Postgraduate department of Anatomy Government Medical College Jammuand examined for the accessory foramen transversarium.Out of 150 cervical vertebrae, only 24 hadaccessory foramen transversarium with preponderance in sixth cervical vertebrae. Amongst the vertebraewith accessory foramen transversarium, 14 were bilateral and 10 were unilateral. In the present study theincidence of accessory foramen transversarium was 16%. This is important for Radiologists to interpretComputed Tomography Images and Magnetic Resonance Imaging of cervical spine.

A Study of Carrying Angle of Elbow Among Young Adults of Jammu & Kashmir

Introduction - carrying angle is the angle between the median axis of arm with the median axis of fullyextended & supinated forearm. This angle is important for swinging of arm during walking & carryingobjects. There is variability in the carrying angle among different age groups, gender and races. Currentstudy was done to evaluate carrying angle in young adults of J&K. The study was conducted in 150 (75male and 75 female) healthy MBBS students of Government medical college Jammu after obtaininginformed consent. Measurements for carrying angle were taken in both the arms of volunteers. Goniometerwas used to measure the carrying angle. Carrying angle was more in females than males (15.2 in femalesand 12.9 in males) however it was not statistically significant. The carrying angle was more on thedominant side in both the gender i.e. in males right side 13.09, left side 11.2 and females right side 16.54,left side 14.9. All subjects were right handed. No significant sexual dimorphism found though carryingangle was more in females and also on dominant side in both the sexes.

Biophysicochemical characterization of Pyocin SA189 produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa SA189

Abstract Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in spite of being a ubiquitous organism (as it is found in soil, water, and humans), is also an opportunistic pathogen. In order to maintain its diversity in the community, it produces various toxic proteins, known as, bacteriocins. In the present study, pyocin SA189, which is a bacteriocin produced by P. aeruginosa SA189 (isolated from a clinical sample) was characterized. P. aeruginosa SA189, as identified by the conventional and 16S rRNA gene amplification, produced pyocin SA189 of molecular weight of 66 k Da. The pyocin showed antimicrobial activity against several clinically relevant Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria and was substantially stable for wide ranges of temperature and pH. Furthermore, the pyocin also retained its biological activity upon treatment with metal ions, organic solvents, and various proteolytic and lipolytic enzymes. The data from the growth kinetics indicated that the maximum bacteriocin production occurred in the late log phase. Overall, our results signify the potential of pyocin SA189 as a bio-control agent.

Anomalous Left testicular Artery Arising from left Accessory renal Artery and its Clinical implications.

Origin of the Testicular Artery variations were found during routine dissection of abdomen of the middle aged cadaver in the Dept of Anatomy, Govt. Medical College Jammu. On the left side there were two renal arteries, One of them was the main Renal artery which was originating from the anterolateral aspect of abdominal aorta and running to the hilum of the kidney in front of the renal vein The other was the Accessory Renal artery which was originating from anterolateral aspect of aorta 5mm above origin of main renal artery and going to the upper pole of the kidney. The origin of accessory renal artery and main renal artery was 4.2 and 9.2mm below the level of origin of superior mesentric artery. The left testicular artery was originating from the accessory renal artery and crossing the renal artery and the renal vein anteriorly before following its usual course in the posterior abdominal wall. Only one renal artery was seen on the right side arising from the anterolateral aspect of aorta. The right testicular artery originated 52mm below the origin of right renal artery and followed its normal course This anomaly is explained by embryological development of both kidneys and gonads from intermediate mesoderm of mesonephric crest. Further the vasculature of kidneys and gonads is derived from lateral mesonephric branches of dorsal aorta .Even though the condition presents as a silent renal anomaly (Undiagnosed throughout life and revealed only on autopsy) the surgical implications are noteworthy, which too have been highlighted in this report.