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{"title":"Cytogenetic analysis of autistic children with down syndrome features","authors":"Rajat Hegde, Smita Hegde, Pooja Joshi, Santoshkumar Gataraddi, Sujayendra Kulkarni, Gurushantappa Kadkol, S. Kulkarni, Kusal K. Das, P. Gai","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_112_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_112_22","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION: Autism is a heterogeneous neurodevelopmental disorder that influences a child's ability to think, learn, communicate, and interact socially and possess behavioral problems. It has also been observed to be associated with several medical conditions, including certain chromosomal disorders like Down syndrome (DS). Several studies have shown autistic individuals with DS. The main objective of the present study is to screen for chromosomal abnormalities in autistic children with DS characteristics in the North Karnataka population, India. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Chromosome analysis of peripheral blood of four DS children with autistic characteristics was performed to examine the chromosomal abnormalities, which were confirmed by fluorescent in situ hybridization. RESULTS: Childhood Autism Rating Scale score was calculated initially to assess the severity of autism. All four cases were found to have autism with DS. Out of four cases, three (75%) were found to be trisomy 21 and 1 (25%) had a trisomy 21 mosaic condition. CONCLUSION: Our study confirms the chromosomal abnormality present in autistic children with DS characteristics and these findings will contribute in several ways to the diagnosis and treatment of the genetic cause of autism with other comorbidities or vice versa.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"506 1","pages":"130 - 134"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"77832577","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 cross-sectional study on quality of life and stress among medical students and interns in Central Karnataka","authors":"B. Sindhu, P. Kumar, Abhinandan S. Kumbar, B. Rashmi","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_195_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_195_22","url":null,"abstract":"INTRODUCTION: Studies have shown the lower quality of life (QoL) and higher levels of stress among students of health-care courses compared to others. The present study was done to assess the QoL and perceived stress levels among medical students and interns and the correlation between them. Symptoms experienced in the case of stress and coping strategies for stress were also studied. METHODOLOGY: All students and interns in a medical college in Central Karnataka were interviewed. WHOQoL-BREF scale and Perceived Stress Scale-10 were used to assess the QoL and perceived stress levels, respectively. RESULTS: A total of 94 students participated. Psychological domain and environment domain scores (52.3 and 59.02, respectively) were lower. A significant negative correlation was observed between all the domains of QoL and stress scores. More than half of the students (60.6%) were under moderate stress. CONCLUSION: Efforts should be made to improve the QoL and reduce stress levels among medical students and interns. Various better-coping methods for stress should be taught to them.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"1154 1","pages":"166 - 170"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84553198","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":"Knowledge, attitude, and practice of pain neuroscience education among physiotherapists: A cross-sectional survey","authors":"A. Heggannavar, Shreya Deshmukh","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_87_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_87_22","url":null,"abstract":"CONTEXT: A significant population in India suffers from chronic pain, and it is one of the most common symptoms managed by physiotherapists. Pain neuroscience education (PNE) has been found to be effective in pain management when included in a multimodal treatment. A number of misconceptions about this concept are prevailing. AIM: The aim of the study is to determine the knowledge, attitude, and practice of PNE among physiotherapists in India through a questionnaire-based survey. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among qualified practicing physiotherapists and physiotherapy academicians in India. Data were collected using an online self-reported questionnaire constructed on Google Forms Application. The link of the questionnaire was circulated among the physiotherapists via various social media platforms. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Percentage analysis of the responses was done using Microsoft Excel 2010. RESULTS: A total of 408 responses were subjected to statistical analysis. Only 50% of the respondents were aware of the term PNE. Most of the questions in the knowledge domain received correct responses from more than 50% of the respondents. Most of the respondents have a negative attitude toward PNE. There is poor practice of PNE among physiotherapists in India. CONCLUSION: There is lack of awareness about PNE among physiotherapists in India. Physiotherapists having good knowledge about PNE do not have a positive attitude toward it and show poor practice.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"116 1","pages":"36 - 41"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86033523","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":"Knowledge and perception on developmentally supportive care for preterm babies among staff nurses working in the neonatal intensive care unit of Tertiary Care Center in South India","authors":"L. Subhashini, V. Saritha, Monappa","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_198_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_198_22","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND AND AIM: As neonatal nurses play a significant job in providing care to preterm babies, awareness of developmentally supportive care would result in quality care of preterm infants and improved performance in nursing care. We aimed to assess the knowledge and perception of developmentally supportive care of preterm babies among staff nurses. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted among 30 registered staff nurses. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the staff nurses with 1 year of working experience at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of RL Jalappa Hospital and Research Center of Kolar, Karnataka. Self-administered questionnaire was designed to collect the data employing an online literature review for the purposes specified; data were analyzed using descriptive statistics. RESULTS: We analyzed the data and found that staff nurses are having adequate knowledge (70%) with mean scores of 20.9 ± 2.8, respectively, and positive perception toward the care of preterm babies in concern to developmentally supportive care. CONCLUSION: The study concludes that the knowledge and perception of NICU nurses regarding developmentally supportive care have found to be adequate. As developmentally supportive care would result in the improved performance and skill of the nursing personnel in providing care of preterm babies, higher authorities are advised to take it into account for the proper promotion of NICU staff nurses.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"30 1","pages":"69 - 72"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"86067062","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 rare case of parasitic fibroid presenting as abdominopelvic mass – A surgical dilemma","authors":"Avinash P. Dubbewar, R. Hiremath, S. Rai, Prathyusha Gouru","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_97_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_97_22","url":null,"abstract":"Parasitic fibroids (PFs) are rare extrauterine fibroids classified as Type 8 leiomyomas as per The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) classification, without uterine myometrial involvement or attachment. Due to its very low incidence, unusual locations, and atypical presentations, these fibroids cause lot of clinical dilemmas to treating physicians. Hereby, we are presenting an interesting case of PF which is presented to us as a case of abdominopelvic mass. Here, we learned that whenever female patients with abdominal mass and prior surgical history, PF should be considered possibilities to avoid on-table intraoperative surprises where a multidisciplinary surgical team may be required depending upon location and organ involved. We were fortunate that our PF was attached to the omentum and sigmoid colon by connective tissue and feeding vessels and could be removed without much deliberation.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"4 1","pages":"179 - 182"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"87059975","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":"Importance of simulation in undergraduate medical education with specific emphasis on preclinical phase – A narrative review","authors":"YC Nalini, Shivasakthy Manivasakan, D. Pai","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_200_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_200_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"33 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"81905046","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":"Quantifying research productivity of BLDE deemed to be university: A bibliometric analysis","authors":"B. Prasanna Kumara, Shivakumar Acharya","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_92_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_92_22","url":null,"abstract":"Research articles represent the scientific community's viewpoints and serve as a guide for publishing, offering insight into the dynamics of the knowledge ecosystem in a situation that affects innovation and public policy. This bibliometric study aimed to determine the key features of research articles published at the BLDE (Deemed to be University [DU]) from 1992 to 2021, which were indexed in Scopus. A total of 847 research articles were authored by 520 writers, most of the subjects under medical science. The preferred source of BLDE (DU) authors is JCDR and Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences University Journal. Arun Inamadar was the most prolific and well-quoted author. The early stages of research publications represented contingent features of health science's global, regional, and national trajectory. Research articles enable the scientific community to participate in continuous conversations throughout the growing and fast-evolving health science crises.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"204 1","pages":"13 - 19"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"78154800","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 clinical study on pseudo-cyst pancreas: Clinical presentation, surgical, and different modalities of treatment and outcome","authors":"Veena Korishetty, Sanjeev M. Patil","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_25_23","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_25_23","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND: Pancreatic pseudocysts are walled-off collections of necrotic tissue, old blood, and secretions that are encapsulated. Collections lack a real capsule, and the cyst wall is composed of nearby viscera such as the stomach and/or colon. Pseudocysts are the most frequent side effects of both acute and chronic pancreatic inflammation. In our prospective interventional study, 25 patients with symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts were included. Majority of patients were belonged to the age group of 31–40 years, with males being more common. The most common cause is alcoholism, followed by idiopathy. Most of them presented with pain abdomen as the chief complaint. Ultrasonography (USG) and computed tomography (CT) of the abdomen were found to be accurate investigations. Acute pseudocysts were managed conservatively, whereas infected cysts necessitated external drainage. In the majority of cases, anastomoses of the cyst to the nearby bowel, either cystogastrostomy or cystojejunostomy, were performed with good results. METHODS: Study design - Hospital-based prospective interventional study. Sample size - 25. The study was the prospective interventional study, conducted at Basaweshwar Hospital from July 2020 to August 2022, 25 patients with symptomatic pancreatic pseudocysts included. Patients had baseline tests as well as specific tests such as serum amylase and serum lipase. All patients underwent USG and CT Abdomen to determine the morphology, and treatment was planned accordingly. RESULTS: A total of 25 patients were included in the study. Out of 25 patients, the cause of pancreatic pseudocyst was found to be alcohol consumption in 80% and other causes in 14%. The common indication for intervention was persistent pain (60%) The type of intervention was chosen based on the physical state of the patient as well as the location and type of the pseudocyst. USG-guided drainage was done in 14% and surgical drainage procedure-cystogastrostomy - 36% and cystojejunostomy 26%. CONCLUSION: The most common cystic lesion of the pancreas is the pancreatic pseudocyst. The disease was common in the age group of 31–50 years and was seen predominantly in males. The most common cause is alcoholism, followed by idiopathy. Pain in the abdomen with tenderness is a common presentation. The most useful tests were an ultrasound and a CT scan. Acute pseudocysts were managed conservatively, while infected cysts required external drainage. In the majority of cases, anastomosis of the cyst to the nearby bowel, either by cystogastrostomy or cystojejunostomy, was performed with good results.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"89 1","pages":"73 - 77"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88977712","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":"Family adoption program in medical education curriculum: National medical mission recommendations, challenges, and possible solutions for better implementations","authors":"K. Annadurai, U. Sharath, S. Nachiyar","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_131_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_131_22","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"3 1","pages":"203 - 204"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"76932004","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":"Effect of caffeine on the amplitude of accommodation and pupil size","authors":"Vaibhavi Naik, Mahima Chandra","doi":"10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_155_22","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.4103/bjhs.bjhs_155_22","url":null,"abstract":"PURPOSE: It is a well-known fact that caffeine is an autonomic stimulant, which is said to have a significant effect on visual performance. This study was planned to investigate the effect of caffeine on the amplitude of accommodation and pupil size in adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An experimental study was conducted on 54 healthy individuals in the age range of 27–39 years. All the individuals underwent comprehensive eye examinations and were given caffeine through hot coffee (4 mg/kg). Push up method was used to measure accommodative amplitude (AOA) and pupil size was measured using millimeter scale, at baseline (before consuming coffee) and at 20, 40, and 60 min after consumption of coffee. All the measurements were taken on a random eye selected prior to the study. RESULTS: After consumption of caffeine, the AOA and pupil size showed a significant increase (P < 0.001) after 40 and 60 min. AOA elevated from 9.76 standard deviation (SD) ± 1.46D at baseline to 10.79 SD ± 1.55D at 60 min. Similarly, increment in pupil size from 3.53 SD ± 0.77 mm from baseline to 4.20 SD ± 0.77 mm after 60 min was recorded. There was no correlation found between AOA and pupil size at any point of time (r < 0.2). CONCLUSION: AOA and pupil size are affected in adults after caffeine consumption and it is important to take into account the history related to caffeine consumption before ocular and orthoptic evaluation. It can influence and alter the measurements recorded.","PeriodicalId":9122,"journal":{"name":"BLDE University Journal of Health Sciences","volume":"32 1","pages":"135 - 141"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83190600","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}