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{"title":"Study of Cardiovascular Parameters and Heart Rate Variability (Frequency Domain Analysis) in 1St Trimester of Normal Pregnant Women and Pregnant Women with Risk Factors for PIH in Western Rajasthan","authors":"Soniya Vyas, Raghuveer Choudhary, K. Choudhary, I. Khan","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i4.3170","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i4.3170","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The role of sympathovagal imbalance (SVI) and CV risk in pregnancy-inducedhypertension (PIH) has been reported, and their association during early trimesters of gestation in PIHhas not been studied. Therefore, in the present study, we have investigated the maternal cardiovascularparameters and frequency domain indices of Heart rate variability (HRV) between normal pregnantwomen and women with risk factors for PIH in their 1st trimester of gestation.Methods: Two hundred twenty subjects each (220 of normotensive pregnant women i.e., control groupand 220 of pregnant women with risk factor for PIH i.e., study group) of 1st trimester of gestation wererecruited from the obstetrics & gynecology department of Umaid hospital, associated with Dr. S. N.Medical College, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. Physical examination was done and anthropometric measurementlike height & weight were taken. The collected data was statistically analyzed using HRV analysissoftware.Results: Significant difference in body mass index was observed between the two groups. Systolic bloodpressure, Diastolic blood pressure, Pulse pressure, Rate pressure product and Mean arterial pressure ofstudy group was significantly higher than control group. Values of LF and LF/HF ratio components offrequency domain analysis of HRV were significantly increased but HF component is non significantlydecrease in 1st trimester of the pregnant women with risk factor for PIH than normal pregnant women.Conclusion: The present study indicates that the cardiovascular parameters in 1st trimester of pregnantwomen with risk factor for PIH were increased highly significantly than the normal pregnant women.The highly significant (HS) (p<0.000) increase in the LF (nu) & LF/HF ratio and non significant (NS)(p<0.552) decrease in HF (nu) of pregnant women with risk factors for PIH was observed than normalpregnant women this indicate that sympathetic tone was increased in 1st trimester of pregnant womenwith risk factor for PIH. Vagal withdrawal and sympathetic exaggeration may be the possible cause ofPIH in pregnant women with its risk factors.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43293279","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":"Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scores Inmale and Female Students","authors":"S. Bandaru, S. Goothy","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i4.3089","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i4.3089","url":null,"abstract":"Psychological parameters play a key role in the daily life of young adults.It was reported that there wasa high incidence of suicidal rate in these age groups when compared with others. The present study wasundertaken to observe the selected psychological parameters that are depression, anxiety, and stress in youngadults. A total of 50 (males =25, females =25) young adults studying undergraduate allied health coursesboth males and females were part of the study after obtaining the written informed consent. The followingcriterion was used to recruit the participants. Depression, anxiety, and stress levels were assessed using theDASS-42 questionnaire. Depression scores were significantly higher in females when compared with males.Anxiety and stress scores were not significantly different among males and females. Females were in severedepression where males were moderate. Anxiety scores of males and females were mild. Stress scores ofmales and females were severe. The study results support earlier studies and emphasize the need to assesspsychological parameters in young adults. The study also recommends detailed studies in this area.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48312570","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":"Cognition and Quality of Life in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes","authors":"P. Krishna","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3068","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3068","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was undertaken to observe the cognition and quality of life in type-2 diabetic patients. Thestudy included thirty type 2 diabetic patients and thirty age and gender matched healthy participants. Thefollowing criteria were used in the selection of cases. Spatial and verbal memory test was used to assess thecognition functions of the participants. Quality of life was assessed by using WHOQOL-BREF questionnairewhich is standardized questionnaire by World Health Organization. There was significant decrease in thespatial memory scores in the diabetic participants when compared with healthy individuals (P<0.001). Verbalmemory scores in the cases were significantly lower in the diabetic participants when compared with healthyindividuals (P<0.01). The four domains of the quality of life that is physical health, psychological, socialrelationships and environmental scores were significantly lower in the diabetic participants when comparedwith healthy individuals (P<0.001).There was a significant decrease in the cognitive functions and qualityof lifein the patients with type 2 diabetes when compared with healthy individuals. We recommend furtherdetailed studies in this area to plan and develop better management methods for the benefit of diabeticpopulation.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47855798","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 Perceived Stress on the Differential Leucocyte Count among Young Adults","authors":"Anindita Mahanta, C. Baruah","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3063","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3063","url":null,"abstract":"Exposure to any form of stress causes an increase in ACTH secretion by the anterior pituitary, followedby increased secretion of Cortisol, which decreases eosinophils, basophils and lymphocytes in blood andincreases the number of neutrophils.With the above background, the present study was carried out todetermine the changes brought on by perceived stress in the leukocyte profile of young adults.37 healthy,young adults participated in the study. Perceived stress was measured using the 10-item Perceived StressScale (PSS-10) and leukocyte profile was studied by performing a differential leukocyte count.A positivecorrelation was found between PSS score and percentage of neutrophils, monocytes and N:L ratio. A negativecorrelation was found between PSS score and percentage of lymphocytes, eosinophils and basophils.Stressidentification and management is an important component in the welfare of young adults. Differential countof leukocytes can provide a reliable method to study the response to stress.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43117258","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 of Metamemory in Obese South Indian Females","authors":"G.Geethika, A.Sangeetha, M. Kumaresan, C. Hemachandrika, M. Karthika","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3065","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3065","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Metamemory is the introspective knowledge of one’s brain memory capability and process involved in memory self-monitoring. This self-awareness of memory has important implications for how people learn and use memories for everyday activities. Aim: The aim is to assess metamemory in female obese individuals. Materials and Method: A study was conducted among 165 female overweight and obese category at random south Indian population. The participants were asked to complete a self-reported questionnaire on metamemory. The Multifactorial Memory Questionnaire (MMQ) was developed to assess separate dimensions of memory ratings that are applicable to clinical assessment and intervention, includes scales of Contentment (i.e., affect regarding one’s memory), Ability (i.e., self-appraisal of one’s memory capabilities), and Strategy (i.e., reported frequency of memory strategy used). Result: Association between corresponding subscale scores and blood glucose which indicates a weak correlation between blood glucose, satisfaction ( r = -.008) and strategy ( r = -.07). In addition, the MMQ subscales and the total score showed good internal consistency (αs = 0.82-0.85). Conclusion: Obese and overweight female individuals had poor metamemory scores. The study would help the obese individuals to identify any early stage of cognitive impairment and create an awareness to delay or prevent any further metacognitive dysfunction.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41885298","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 Simple Model to Demonstrate the Critical Flicker Fusion Frequency Using Microsoft Office Powerpoint","authors":"Kamalakannan Vadivel, N. Kate","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3066","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3066","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The critical flicker fusion frequency (CFF) is the frequency at which a flickering light isperceived as a continuous light. It is an index of visual temporal processing. It is affected in several diseaseconditions like hepatic encephalopathy, multiple sclerosis, age related macular degeneration and cataract.We wanted to demonstrate the phenomenon to undergraduate medical and health science students to helpthem understand the concept using a personal computer with Microsoft office power point suite.Aim: The aim of the study was to demonstrate this concept of CFF using a personal computer with Microsoftoffice power point suite in small groups to undergraduate medical and health science students and to take asurvey from the students regarding the demonstration and its outcome in understanding the concept of CFF.Material and Methods: It is a cross sectional survey obtained from the medical, dental and allied healthscience students following the demonstration of CFF using the personal computer with Microsoft officepower point suite in small groups.Results: Our results have shown that the demonstration have helped 94% of the students in understandingthe concept of the CFF. 91% of the students felt that the demonstration has helped them in reviewingthe topic.98% of the students felt that they would recommend the demonstration to future batches of thestudents. 86% of the students said that the demonstrations made the learning fun and exciting.Conclusions: The demonstration of CFF using the Microsoft office power point suite have helped thestudents to understand the concept evoking interest and enthusiasm as they were able to relate the conceptby demonstration and seeing it for themselves.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47235687","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":"Association of Anaemia with Helicobacter Pylori in Adult Patients in a Tertiary Care Hospital","authors":"M. Rastogi, Dolly Rastogi","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3067","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3067","url":null,"abstract":"Helicobacter pylori has been established as a major cause of various gastro-intestinal diseases like chronicgastritis and peptic ulcers as well as various extra gastrointestinal diseases such as anaemia. The presentcross - sectional study was done in the department of Medicine at G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur. A totalof 194 adult patients attending outpatient department for various gastrointestinal symptoms were screenedfor Helicobacter pylori using Stool antigen card test. Out of these 194 patients, 98 were found positive forHelicobacter pylori by the test, giving a prevalence of 50.51%. A detailed proforma was filled regarding theage and sex of the patient, education and occupation of the head of the family, sanitary practices and dietaryhabits. The patients were also examined for pallor and their complete blood count was done. Out of totalsubjects 77 were found to be suffering from anaemia from which 48 were H. pylori positive (62.3%). Apossible association can be established among patients suffering from H. Pylori infection and simultaneouslydiagnosed as anaemic","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"42584793","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":"Sleep Quality and Day Time Sleepiness in Patients with Type-2 Diabetes","authors":"P. Krishna","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3069","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3069","url":null,"abstract":"The present study was undertaken to observe the sleep quality and day time sleepiness in patients with type-2 diabetes. The study included thirty type 2 diabetic patients and thirty age and gender matched healthyparticipants. Pittsburgh Sleep Quality index (PSQI) was used to assess the sleep quality of the participants.Epworth sleepiness scale was used to assess the day time sleepiness. There was significantly lower sleepquality in the diabetic patients when compared with the healthy individuals (P<0.001). There was significantlyhigher day time sleepiness in the diabetic patients when compared with the healthy individuals (P<0.001).The study results suggest that there was a significant deterioration of sleep quality in diabetic individualswhich is reflected in day time sleepiness scores as diabetic individuals have higher day time sleepiness.We recommend further detailed studies to understand the association and also to develop better treatmentstrategies for the benefit of population in general.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46947671","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 Comparative Study of Maximum Voluntary Ventilation in Overweight & Obese Adult Males","authors":"D. Harsh, Raghuveer Choudhary","doi":"10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3064","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/ijop.v9i3.3064","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction : Obesity is a global ep idemic. It is characterized by excessive fat accumulation in the body, which affects multiple organs including the respiratory system by various mechanisms. The Prevalence and severity of obesity in young adults is increasing worldwide. The lung functions can be measured by spirometry. The Maximum Voluntary Ventilation test evaluates the respiratory endurance and is influenced by the lung and chest compliance, control of breathing and airway resistance. Aim : The purpose of this study was to compare the Maximum Voluntary Ventilation parameter in obese, overweight and non-obese adult males and to evaluate the impact of obesity on MVV. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among seventy-six adult males of Western Rajasthan in the age group ranging 18-25 years were performed on a spirometer, who were further divided into three groups based on Body Mass Index (criteria for Asian Indians) two groups based on WHR (waist-hip ratio). The observed data were statistically analyzed using ANOVA, Post-Hoc test and Linear Regression test. Results: In our study , we found a significant reduction in MVV values in overweight and obese. The obese males had MVV (L/Min) of 68 ± 10.80; overweight males of 78.77 ± 17.93 whereas corresponding values in non-obese were 112.61 ± 19.42. According to ANOVA, a highly-significant (HS) difference among the three groups (p˂0.01) . The multiple regression method reveals a negative correlation with MVV which is highly-significant (p<0.01) . Conclusion: Our study concluded that the impairment of Pulmonary Function is strongly associated with adult overweight and obese males. The reduction in BMI by reducing weight can reduce morbidity.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-07-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47848814","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 Effect of Short Term Alcohol Abstinence on Neutrophil Phagocytic Properties","authors":"S. Sushma, Sanjay M. Goudar","doi":"10.37506/IJOP.V9I2.2922","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.37506/IJOP.V9I2.2922","url":null,"abstract":"Background : Alcohol dysregulates the innate immunity in numerous ways, making alcohol dependantsmore susceptible to varied forms of infections and immunological assaults.Objective : The current study on alcoholics throws light on the consequence of short term alcohol abstinenceon neutrophil phagocytic power.Method : 21 subjects meeting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were enrolled for the study.Their bloodsamples were collected before and after a period of abstinence and studied for neutrophil phagocytic indexusing Candida phagocytic assay test.Result : An increase in the Mean Particle Number(MPN) of phagocytosis was observed in all the individualsafter the alcohol-free period.Conclusion : The improvement in phagocytic ability of neutrophils post-abstinence provides us an insightinto the ways alcohol manipulates the defense mechanism of the human body .Understanding this might helpus in exploring novel ideas to circumvent the mortality and morbidity in alcoholics.","PeriodicalId":92916,"journal":{"name":"International journal of physiology","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43252375","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}