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{"title":"Comparison of traditional stimuli versus novel stimulus-evoked masseteric vestibular-evoked myogenic potential in normal-hearing adults","authors":"Kalpesh Bheda","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_19_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_19_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Vestibular-evoked myogenic potentials (VEMPs) are the electromyographic (EMG) responses, widely used to assess the functional integrity of otolith organs, i.e., utricle recorded via ocular VEMPs at the level of inferior oblique muscle and saccule via cervical VEMPs at sternocleidomastoid muscle. In addition, VEMPs can also be recorded from other regions of the body as well that includes triceps muscle, trapezius muscle, gastrocnemius muscle, and masseter muscle. The short-latency inhibitory EMG responses recorded at the level of active masseter muscles with acoustic stimulation of vestibular end organ are referred to as masseteric VEMPs (mVEMPs). Aims and Objectives: The present study aimed at comparing various parameters of mVEMP responses such as latency, amplitude, and asymmetry gain across different stimuli. Materials and Methods: A total of 21 normal-hearing healthy individuals with a mean age of x̄ = 21.14 years and σ =1.7 participated in the study with a pure-tone average of 15 dBHL in air and bone conduction testing and normal immittance results for both ears. Results: Therefore, the median latency values for P11 were obtained as M = 11.84 ms, M = 14.67 ms, and M = 11.33 ms in the right ear and M = 11.83 ms, M = 14.83 ms, and M = 11.33 ms in the left ear for clicks, 500 Hz tone burst, and 500 Hz narrow band level specific (NBLS) chirp, respectively. Similarly, for N21, latency values were M = 20 ms, M = 25.16 ms, and M = 20.16 ms in the right ear and M = 19.67 ms, M = 24.67 ms, and M = 19.33 ms in the left ear for clicks, 500 Hz tone burst, and 500 Hz NBLS chirp, respectively. Conclusion: The study suggested mVEMP response to have significantly early latencies and largest amplitudes for 500 Hz NBLS chirp than clicks and 500 Hz tone burst stimuli. The NBLS chirp is an appropriate substitution for clicks and tone burst in assessing vestibulo-trigeminal pathway.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"2016 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135912903","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":"A case of scrub typhus presenting with acute respiratory distress syndrome and its management in intensive care unit","authors":"AarjuvHemant Majmundar, SakshiR Jain, ShubhamR Darda, JitendraD Lakhani","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_25_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_25_22","url":null,"abstract":"Orientia tsutsugamushi causes a zoonotic infection called scrub typhus, which is transmitted by trombiculid mite larvae. The infection is widely distributed throughout the Asia-Pacific region and has also been reported in various parts of India. The disease is an important cause of “tropical sepsis” and could produce severe complications such as encephalitis, pneumonia, myocarditis, cardiac arrhythmia, and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). A thorough physical examination is required by the physician, as the rash or eschar could sometimes be unnoticed or absent, and finding one could help in early diagnosis and preventing further complications with prompt treatment. Hereby, we present a case of scrub typhus that complicated into ARDS and was diagnosed on the basis of the presence of an eschar, a positive Weil–Felix result, and a positive quick diagnostic kit (immunochromatographic assay). We will also elaborate on the noninvasive management of the patient in the intensive care unit.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"52 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913387","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":"Burning mouth syndrome – An ayurvedic approach","authors":"Kshama Gupta, Prasad Mamidi","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_17_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_17_23","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is by burning sensation of the oral mucosa without having specific lesions in the oral cavity. Chronic oral burning pain is the chief complaint of BMS patients with or without altered taste sensation and dry mouth. The nature of the oral mucosal pain in BMS patients is like burning or scalding or annoying or tingling or tender or numb feeling, especially in the tongue, hard palate, and labial mucosa. BMS patients are usually frustrated and absence of pathological lesions in the oral cavity is mandatory for its diagnosis.[1] The chronic burning pain of BMS is often debilitating and has a negative impact on quality of life.[2] Irritability, depression, and decreased sociability are frequently seen in BMS patients. Fatigue, stress, and speech might increase the intraoral burning sensation in BMS patients.[3] The prevalence of BMS ranges from 0.7% to 4.6%.[4] The mean age of BMS is between 55 and 60 years and the ratio between females and males is around 3:1–16:1. Hence, far BMS remains a fascinating and poorly understood condition.[5] BMS is having multifactorial origin and its exact etiopathogenesis is often unknown. There is no definitive cure for BMS. Although there are plenty of treatment methods and medications available, none of them proves to be satisfactory in the management of BMS. BMS seems to have complex etiopathology.[1] Psychogenic, genetic, environmental factors, and dysregulated pain pathways (both central and peripheral) have been postulated in the pathogenesis of BMS. The diagnosis of BMS should be made after excluding all local and systemic causes.[2] BMS is classified into two categories, i.e., primary (idiopathic) and secondary (as a consequence of any local or systemic illness).[4] Laboratory investigations are usually unremarkable in BMS patients.[2] The management of BMS is challenging and its prognosis is poor. Complete remissions are observed in only 3% of the BMS patients within 5 years after the onset.[3] No single drug or procedure has been known to provide complete relief in BMS patients to date. A systematic and interdisciplinary approach is essential to manage BMS patients in a better way.[1] Attempts of treatment are often unsuccessful for BMS patients; hence, they do consult one physician after another. Some patients of BMS may become cancerophobic. To avoid unrealistic expectations, patients should be informed that there is no cure for BMS and its treatment is purely symptomatic.[2] BMS patients are usually depressed, anxious, and tired due to unsuccessful treatments and limited knowledge about their condition.[3] Patients suffering with various chronic and rare diseases may seek the help of Ayurveda (traditional Indian System of Medicine) for sustained and better relief. Diagnosis and management of BMS according to Ayurveda is still unknown and the scientific literature published on this topic is scarce. According to a case report, BMS occurs due to the imbalance of Pitta ","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"287 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913372","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":"A questionnaire-based analysis of parental perspectives on pediatric cochlear implant rehabilitation services in India","authors":"Mansha Parmar, Mukesh Sharma, Santosh Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_25_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_25_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Hearing loss has an impact on the development of speech, language, and social skills in children. A cochlear implant is the best option for most of the child’s communication development. Aims and Objectives: The study aimed to analyze the parental perspectives on rehabilitation services offered for pediatric cochlear implant (CI). Materials and Methods: A nonstandardized questionnaire comprising 25 items was created to understand the perspectives of parents of pediatric CI users. Questionnaire was designed in order to examine rehabilitation services such as parental stress, reasons for delay in obtaining services, sources of emotional support and parents’ views of their children post-CI. The questionnaire was posed to 100 parents, and responses were recorded and coded. Results: Qualitative and quantitative analyses based on parents’ responses identified several factors that significantly influenced parental perspectives during each stage. The major factors delaying the decision to go for CI included a fear of surgery, lack of funds for CI and the subsequent rehabilitation process, and limited knowledge. Key concerns were the child’s academic performance and social acceptance. A significant reduction in the parental stress levels was observed following CI surgery. Conclusion: Parents indicated that local support for therapy, financial assistance, and better guidance at each stage would substantially help in lowering stress levels.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"23 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913965","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":"Effectiveness of pocket reference booklet on knowledge regarding the prevention and management of central line-associated bloodstream infection: A preexperimental pretest–posttest study","authors":"JayKumar Sharma","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_12_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_12_23","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) are the major causes of death in intensive care units (ICUs). Central venous catheter is mostly used in ICU for critically ill patients to provide long-time intravenous access, parenteral nutrition, medication, blood products, etc., However, it can cause bloodstream infections and sepsis that cause the death of the patient. Hence, the prevention and management of CLABSI is very necessary to control the mortality rate. Objective: The important objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of the pocket reference booklet on knowledge regarding the prevention and management of CLABSI. Design: This study adopted a quantitative research approach with a preexperimental one-group pretest–posttest research design. Setting (s): ICUs of Mathura Das Mathur Hospital, Jodhpur. Participants: A nonprobability convenient sampling technique was used to select 80 ICU nurses. Subjects and Methods: Data were collected using a self-structured knowledge questionnaire. The questionnaire (30 multiple-choice questions) was given to the participant to complete the pretest. After this, the intervention (pocket reference booklet on prevention and management of CLABSI) was implemented to sample and posttest was taken. Results: The data showed that the mean difference between pretest and posttest knowledge scores was 5.75 ± 1.754 and the t-value was 29.32 (P < 0.001, highly significant) at 5% of the level of significance. Conclusion: After the data analysis of this study, the pocket reference booklet on prevention and management of CLABSI was found to be effective to increase the level of knowledge on prevention and management regarding CLABSI in ICU.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135911647","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":"Three-dimensional printing: A tool for redefining pediatric dental practice","authors":"PratikB Kariya, Barkha Bansal","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_5_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_5_23","url":null,"abstract":"As the technology is emerging rapidly, the health industry has shifted its standard towards providing the best and minimally invasive, novel treatment options to the patients to choose from three-dimensional (3D) printing technology. After its introduction in medicine and health care, 3D printing technologies are advanced manufacturing technologies based on computer-aided design (CAD) digital objects to create customized 3D objects automatically with the help of software. 3D printing technology is valuable to clinicians as well as patients as it is time-saving and helps the clinician to view the precise anatomy and fabricate patient-specific models, surgical guides, stents, prostheses, and drug delivery systems. Because of its advantages, it is widely used in various branches of dentistry and its application in Pediatric dentistry has also taken a broad path. 3D printing will play a larger role in dentistry in the future. The integration of scanning, visualization, CAD, milling, and 3D printing technology, together with the profession’s intrinsic curiosity and innovation, makes this an exciting time to be in dentistry. Hence, the aim of this review article is to provide knowledge and awareness about 3D printing and its application in pediatric dentistry.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135912908","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":"Sprint time performance in pittu: A traditional Indian sport","authors":"PrachiKhandekar Sathe, Harshada Awachat, Sunita Mardi, Abhinav Sathe, DVijay Kumar, Abhishek Gupta","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_14_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_14_23","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Pittu, a traditional sport deeply rooted in southern Asian culture, has been played since ancient times and holds national significance across multiple nations. This study aimed to assess the performance of male and female pittu players using the 20-m sprint time test, a valuable tool for evaluating running duration and enhancing players’ proficiency in the sport. In addition, the study focused on exploring the correlation between sprint performance and anthropometric factors that influence the players’ performance. Methodology: This study was conducted with a total of 48 pittu players, including 33 males and 15 females, who participated in the Second Senior National Pittu Championship organized by the Madhya Pradesh Pittu Association, under the Pittu Federation of India. The age range of the participants was 15–22 years. A sprint time test was administered, measuring the players’ performance over a distance of 20 m. Demographic variables and sprint performance data were collected for analysis. Results: The study presents valuable data of sprint performance measured by 20-m sprint performance test. A significant difference (P < 0.05) in weight (P = 0.003), bone mass (P = 0.023), and muscle mass (P = 0.0001) was observed between male and female participants in terms of sprint time performance. Furthermore, the findings of the study revealed a negative correlation between sprint performance and specific demographic variables, including weight (P = 0.003), bone mass (P = 0.023), and muscle mass (P = 0.0001). Conclusion: The findings shed light on the impact of gender on sprint performance in pittu players, emphasizing the importance of considering physiological characteristics when assessing and optimizing players’ performance in this traditional Indian sport. This study also highlights the negative correlation and significant differences associated with various physiological factors in relation to sprint time performance in pittu players.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"8 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913317","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":"Ayambil; Jain fast, its possible health effects","authors":"BhaumilD Shah, JitendraD Lakhani, AshishP Shah, Pinkal Shah, ChetsiS Shah","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_6_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_6_23","url":null,"abstract":"Ayambil is a form of Jain spiritual and religious practice that encompasses austerity (Tap) and fasting (Upavas). It is a form of intermittent fasting in which one meal of boiling grains is consumed without the addition of any dairy products, sugar, ghee, spices, curd, milk, or raw vegetables. The current study reflects Ayambil’s health advantages, which have a lot of room for further study. The autophagy phenomenon, which is related to fasting, may have a role in the body’s rejuvenation, recycling, and elimination of harmful waste. As in Ayambil, intermittent fasting improves inflammatory markers. Intermittent fasting can be beneficial for inflammatory disorders including acute myocardial infarction and other atherosclerotic vascular diseases. Fasting is one of the interventions for better health and for disease conditions. One treatment for illness conditions and for better health is fasting. Ayambil also recommends a particular diet that affects brain energy usage patterns, intermittent metabolic switch effect, chrononutrition, and phytonutrition. In addition to intermittent fasting, ayambil fasting offers numerous other health benefits that help the body and the mind. Reduction in weight, blood pressure, stress, insulin resistance, and Neurogenin-3 (Ngn3) signal expression are all advantages of it, and the latter promotes pancreatic cell regeneration activity. The spiritual, psychic, and neurological benefits it produces will promote wellbeing and whole-person health.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"57 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913549","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":"Speech language and hearing aspects in west syndrome: A single-case report","authors":"Mukesh Sharma, Mansha Parmar, Santosh Kumar","doi":"10.4103/jihs.jihs_23_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/jihs.jihs_23_23","url":null,"abstract":"West syndrome (WS), or infantile spasms, is a rare type of epilepsy that usually appears in the 1st year of life. It is characterized by a specific type of seizure called a spasm, which involves sudden, brief jerks of the arms, legs, or trunk. These spasms can occur in clusters and may be accompanied by other seizure types. The cause of WS is not clear, but it is thought to be related to abnormal brain development or damage. In some cases, it may be associated with genetic mutations or other underlying conditions such as Down syndrome or tuberous sclerosis. Early diagnosis and treatment are important, as untreated WS can lead to developmental delays and intellectual disability. In this article, a 2-year and 7-month-old male was diagnosed with WS; his hearing evaluation was carried out to assess the impact of syndrome on audition. Audiological test battery was used which reveals hearing sensitivity within normal limits in both the ears. Speech and language skills development were delayed.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"135913546","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 Behaviour Triangle Model: A Framework for Predicting Adolescents’ Behaviour","authors":"Dhally M. Menda","doi":"10.51219/jih/dhally-m-menda/3","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.51219/jih/dhally-m-menda/3","url":null,"abstract":"The Behaviour Triangle Model, a mental framework that I developed, which gives a simplified helicopter view of all the main societal determinants of adolescents’ health and behaviour, and which highlights the nature and nurture interactions in the dynamics of their development is presented along with descriptions of the model purpose, goal, tenets and major core constructs. Evidence from recent articles and books provide relevant examples to enhance scholarly understanding and application of the model. It is expected that the Behaviour Triangle Model will guide the development of adolescents and young people’s courses and curricula to prepare competent parents, adolescent programmer and educators; guide future administrative and leadership policies and procedures; and inform public policies related to adolescents’ health.","PeriodicalId":30637,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Integrated Health Sciences","volume":"1319 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-12-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86488232","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}