{"title":"letter as a response to the recently published article titled \"The Effect of Yoga on Stress Reduction among Medical Students\"","authors":"Seyed Ali Hossein Zahraei, I. Dianat","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i02/107","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i02/107","url":null,"abstract":"I am writing this letter as a response to the recently published article titled \"The Effect of Yoga on Stress Reduction among Medical Students\" in the International Journal of Integrated Medical Research. Firstly, I would like to commend the authors for conducting such an important study and for sharing their findings with the medical community. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117292774","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Utilizing Neurodiverse Workplace Strategies to Support the Growing Population of Long COVID Cases in a Neuro inclusive Workplace: A Paradigm Shift for Neuro acquired Employees","authors":"Piper Hutson, James Hutson","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i02/115","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i02/115","url":null,"abstract":"The COVID-19 pandemic has led to the emergence of long COVID, a condition in which patients report persistent symptoms after recovering from acute SARS-CoV-2 infection. A review conducted by the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) suggests that long COVID may actually consist of four different syndromes: post-intensive care syndrome, post-viral fatigue syndrome, and long-term COVID syndrome. The absence of a clear definition for this condition may lead to under-recognition and under-treatment of the symptoms experienced by those affected. Moreover, existing programs designed for neurodiverse individuals may be adapted to support the growing neuroacquired population. Communication strategies, such as providing processing time and visual aids, can be useful in workplace settings. Additionally, offering group communication assistance and using plain language and visual signposts can help minimize stress and increase understanding. Providing clear agendas, specific instructions, and feedback that is both direct and positive can also help individuals with long COVID to adjust and perform better in the workplace. Finally, taking into account communication preferences and the availability of virtual communication platforms can help alleviate anxiety for neurodiverse individuals. Understanding the nuances of long COVID and its impact on individuals and the workplace can help healthcare providers and employers provide the support and accommodations necessary for this growing population.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"142 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-05-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131473459","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Oral Health of Diabetic Patients","authors":"Da-Ming Liao, Chieh-Liang Chen","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/103","url":null,"abstract":"According to the American Dental Association (ADA), diabetes can increase the risk of oral diseases and other symptoms in the oral cavity. About one-fifth of tooth loss can be attributed to diabetes. Periodontal diseases include gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis is the acute or chronic inflammation of the gums, which is usually caused by dental plaques. Five major impacts on oral health by diabetes include gum disease, dry mouth or change in taste, infection, slow healing and periodontal disease. In addition, beside affecting blood sugar; periodontal disease is also closely related to cardiovascular disease. Omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFA) are not only beneficial to cardiovascular and metabolism, but also can inhibit inflammation and diabetic patients.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114721520","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Keratosis Pilaris Is a Keratinization of Hair Follicles","authors":"Chieh-Liang Chen, Da-Ming Liao","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/105","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/105","url":null,"abstract":"Keratosis pilaris is a common dermatological condition and is sometimes considered as a normal variant of the skin. It is also referred to as follicular keratosis. It is multifactorial and innocuous, affecting the extensor surfaces of the proximal extremities. Keratosis pilaris first appears in early childhood and progresses to become extensive during the second decade of life. Keratosis pilaris is also associated with many other conditions, including atopic dermatitis, ichthyosis vulgaris, obesity, diabetes mellitus, and malnutrition, as well as in conjunction with syndromes like Down syndrome and Noonan syndrome. Although the disease may improve over time, there are still some treatments available, including emollients, exfoliants, anti-inflammatory medication, phototherapy, and laser therapy.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"61 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122845735","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Impact of Vitamin D Deficiency on Oral Health","authors":"Da-Ming Liao, Chieh-Liang Chen","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/104","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/104","url":null,"abstract":"Normally, the body can produce vitamin D at sun exposure. Vitamin D plays a key role in bone and tooth mineralization, and when levels are unregulated it can lead to the “rachitic tooth”, which is a defective and hypomineralized organ highly susceptible to fracture and decay. The conditions like recurrent aphthous stomatitis, atrophic glossitis or a painful, burning tongue which is characterized by inflammation and defoliation of the tongue, are possibly caused by nutritional deficiencies such as vitamin B and iron deficiencies. The deficiency has been linked to a variety of diseases, including in the oral cavity. Inadequate sun exposure may accelerate the onset of these diseases since the synthesis of vitamin D is interrupted. Vitamin D not only benefits the overall health of oral cavity but is also associated with tooth mineralization. It can help to fight against inflammation and stimulate the production of antimicrobial peptides for immune response. Thus, in this paper, we will briefly discuss the origin of various oral diseases caused by insufficient level of vitamin D in the body and shed light on the potential benefits of safe sun exposure to maintain both oral and body health. Lack of vitamin D can lead to dental caries, and weak or brittle teeth that easily break, chip, and crack. Their inadequacy leads to absorption impairment, increased bleeding tendency, bone resorption, looseness, and premature tooth loss. Inadequacy of those essential minerals is associated with delayed tooth eruption and with enamel or dentin hypoplasia.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"29 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127788419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Benefits of Omega-3 Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids to Patients with Oral Health","authors":"Da-Ming Liao, Chieh-Liang Chen","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/102","url":null,"abstract":"Human body cannot produce omega-3 fatty acids and must obtain it from diet. There are three types of omega-3 fatty acids that are needed by the human body, namely α-linolenic acid (ALA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA). Although studies have shown that omega-3 fatty acids cannot prevent or treat diabetes or heart diseases, it did improve the condition of insulin resistance and the level of triglycerides in the body. It is well known that overweight leads to insulin resistance, which in turn leads to metabolic syndrome. Many animal experiments have already confirmed that long-chain omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-3 PUFA) are beneficial in promoting insulin sensitivity. It inhibits nuclear transcription factor kappa B (NFκB), which is a key transcription factor for gene expression of inflammatory cytokines. On the other hand, studies have also pointed out that omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids do not improve the function of kidney’s endothelial cells and high blood pressure in patients of type 2 diabetes.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-03-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121583505","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"REM Sleep Behavior Disorder -A Narrative Review","authors":"Da-Ming Liao, Chieh-Liang Chen, Yi-jun Wang","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/97","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/97","url":null,"abstract":"Approximately 43% of patients with REM sleep behavior disorder (RBD) will develop Parkinson's disease and 25% with Lewy body dementia. The long-term clinical trial of RBD patients showed over 90% risk of developing neurodegenerative diseases. REM sleep behavior disease is characterized by the enactment of dreams, involving complex motor functions. The disease is now considered a prodrome to Parkinson’s disease. In the future, it is recommended for researchers to investigate the potential of REM sleep without tension as a clinical indication of neurodegenerative diseases, for which physicians can rely on to detect diseases for early intervention and treatment.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"102 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-26","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133285310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sadaf Binu Manaf, F. Asghar, Tarannum Thyyib, Fathima Aaliya, Joan Bryant Kumar, Manjunatha Bellary Kuruba
{"title":"Music - The upcoming symphonious antidote to stress","authors":"Sadaf Binu Manaf, F. Asghar, Tarannum Thyyib, Fathima Aaliya, Joan Bryant Kumar, Manjunatha Bellary Kuruba","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/94","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/94","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: \u0000Music therapy has been claimed to be a useful aid in physical discomfort especially in the younger generation by improving physiological parameters and improving mental health. \u0000Materials and methods: \u0000The stress levels and the physiological effects of music on 88 healthy students of both genders in our medical college were assessed. Information related to demographics and their usage of music were collected along with their responses on the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS) Questionnaire. The physiological parameters were measured before, during and immediately after listening to music of their choice for 15 minutes. All collected data was analysed by SPSS 25 software. \u0000Results and discussion: \u0000All the parameters pertaining to the respiratory system and cardiovascular system improved after listening to music. The decrease in respiratory rate and diastolic blood pressure was significant (p<0.05). VRT improved significantly (p<0.05) when done while listening to music especially in students with moderate levels of stress. \u0000Conclusion: \u0000Our study underlined the beneficial effects of music in reducing stress and improving performance in students and should be advocated as an effective and easy method of stress relief. \u0000 ","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114214900","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Drug-Induced Rhabdomyolysis Secondary To Lenalidomide","authors":"Himanshu Rathore, Sananjay Singh","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/92","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol10i01/92","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Abstract \u0000 \u0000Lenalidomide is an immunomodulator imide compound that works through its antitumor, anti-angiogenic, and anti-osteoclastogenic effects. It is increasingly used for a multitude of inflammatory disorders and cancers. Diarrhea, thrombocytopenia, neutropenia, and blood clots are well-established severe side effects of Lenalidomide, but rhabdomyolysis is a rare side effect of the drug. It is difficult to reach this diagnosis because it needs a detailed history of the evolution of symptoms and carefully ruling out other etiologies, especially other drugs. Here we present the case of a 75-year-old female who developed rhabdomyolysis and, subsequently, acute kidney injury after receiving Lenalidomide therapy for multiple myeloma. Discontinuation of the diuretics and the use of isotonic fluids led to a gradual improvement in her condition. Physicians should be aware of this potential rare complication and keep it on the differential when treating patients on Lenalidomide.","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"39 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"122901171","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The Potential Health Benefits of Resistant Starch on Human Metabolism- A Narrative Review","authors":"Chieh-Liang Chen, Meng-yu Xie, Da-Ming Liao","doi":"10.57181/ijoimr/vol9i04/82","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.57181/ijoimr/vol9i04/82","url":null,"abstract":"Resistant starch, also known as water-soluble dietary fiber, has the advantages of both water-soluble and insoluble fibers. The characteristic of resistant starch is that resistant starch is difficult to be absorbed by the small intestine, so it will not increase blood sugar and has the effect of controlling blood sugar. Like dietary fiber, it is decomposed after entering the large bowel and becomes food for beneficial bacteria in the intestine, which contributes to intestinal health. Its functions include: delaying gastric emptying, preventing a sharp rise in blood sugar, lowering blood cholesterol, and the functions of insoluble dietary fiber include: increasing stool volume, promoting intestinal peristalsis, preventing constipation and hemorrhoids, preventing colorectal diverticulitis and colorectal cancer. The term resistant starch appeared in 1982, also known as difficult-to-digest starch or the third type of dietary fiber. Resistant starch cannot be decomposed by human digestive enzymes until the colon end. The heat generated by the fermentation and utilization of intestinal bacteria is much lower than that of ordinary starch, and the maximum heat generated per gram is no more than 2.8 kcal (ordinary starch is 4 kcal).","PeriodicalId":159978,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Medical Research","volume":"105 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124816974","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}