Pub Date : 2018-06-07DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00194
K. Sailesh, R. Manyam, Jinu Kv, A. R
The vestibular system is considered the entryway to the brain and is said to have the most important influence for everyday functioning. Recent studies underlines the function of vestibular system is not just maintaining balance and equilibrium or reflexes but beneficial in advanced functions like improving cognition, improving diabetic condition, reducing stress etc. As the vestibular system remains enigmatic among the human senses it is fast becoming one of the most thoroughly and broadly researching topic.1 Stimulating vestibular system in a controlled way has shown many benefits like decreased self-stimulation, decreased hypersensitivity, increased postural security, increased concentration and attentiveness, increased balance, increased body awareness, calming effects, reduction of abnormal muscle tone.2 Although cradles, which apply a basic form of
{"title":"Beneficial effects of vestibular stimulation on learning and memory: an overview","authors":"K. Sailesh, R. Manyam, Jinu Kv, A. R","doi":"10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00194","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00194","url":null,"abstract":"The vestibular system is considered the entryway to the brain and is said to have the most important influence for everyday functioning. Recent studies underlines the function of vestibular system is not just maintaining balance and equilibrium or reflexes but beneficial in advanced functions like improving cognition, improving diabetic condition, reducing stress etc. As the vestibular system remains enigmatic among the human senses it is fast becoming one of the most thoroughly and broadly researching topic.1 Stimulating vestibular system in a controlled way has shown many benefits like decreased self-stimulation, decreased hypersensitivity, increased postural security, increased concentration and attentiveness, increased balance, increased body awareness, calming effects, reduction of abnormal muscle tone.2 Although cradles, which apply a basic form of","PeriodicalId":115147,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Anatomy & Physiology","volume":"257 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114547423","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}
Pub Date : 2018-06-06DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00193
E. Ridyard
When adverse events occur, documentation surrounding the incident is one of the first things to be reviewed. As a result, the UK NHS Litigation Authority [1] (NHS LA) and National Institute for Health Care and Excellence [1] (NICE) produced a set of guidelines for the expected standard of Medical Documentation. As part of the Ophthalmology team we set out to assess the quality of Medical Documentation in our Eye Casualty. This is something that has been audited in the department previously. Following on from the audit there has been a big push to increase awareness of the need for robust documentation, which has taken place at the induction of new junior doctors and Consultants as well as at Grand Round teaching.
{"title":"Medical documentation in a busy UK teaching hospital eye casualty-is there room for improvement?","authors":"E. Ridyard","doi":"10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00193","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00193","url":null,"abstract":"When adverse events occur, documentation surrounding the incident is one of the first things to be reviewed. As a result, the UK NHS Litigation Authority [1] (NHS LA) and National Institute for Health Care and Excellence [1] (NICE) produced a set of guidelines for the expected standard of Medical Documentation. As part of the Ophthalmology team we set out to assess the quality of Medical Documentation in our Eye Casualty. This is something that has been audited in the department previously. Following on from the audit there has been a big push to increase awareness of the need for robust documentation, which has taken place at the induction of new junior doctors and Consultants as well as at Grand Round teaching.","PeriodicalId":115147,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Anatomy & Physiology","volume":"26 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116217730","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}
Pub Date : 2018-06-04DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00191
S. Shivaraju, S. K. Maiti, Kalaiselvan, D. Mohan, D. S. Surendra, Ramith Kr, P. Sangeetha, Raghuvanshi Pds, Bindhuja Bv, Naveen Kumar
Although salivary glands diseases are rare in canines, however, the occurrence of mucocele has been reported as less than 20 in 400 dogs.1 Salivary mucoceles are formed by the extravasation and accumulation of saliva in the subcutaneous tissue adjacent to ruptured salivary gland or duct system and are surrounded by granulation tissue induced by saliva. Dogs are more commonly affected than cats; however, all breeds are susceptible. Poodles, German Shepherds, Dachshunds, and Australian silky terriers are frequently affected.2–4 The sublingual and mandibular salivary glands are most commonly affected.2–5 This condition can occur at any age.
{"title":"Surgical management of cervical mucocele associated with ranula in a dog","authors":"S. Shivaraju, S. K. Maiti, Kalaiselvan, D. Mohan, D. S. Surendra, Ramith Kr, P. Sangeetha, Raghuvanshi Pds, Bindhuja Bv, Naveen Kumar","doi":"10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00191","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00191","url":null,"abstract":"Although salivary glands diseases are rare in canines, however, the occurrence of mucocele has been reported as less than 20 in 400 dogs.1 Salivary mucoceles are formed by the extravasation and accumulation of saliva in the subcutaneous tissue adjacent to ruptured salivary gland or duct system and are surrounded by granulation tissue induced by saliva. Dogs are more commonly affected than cats; however, all breeds are susceptible. Poodles, German Shepherds, Dachshunds, and Australian silky terriers are frequently affected.2–4 The sublingual and mandibular salivary glands are most commonly affected.2–5 This condition can occur at any age.","PeriodicalId":115147,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Anatomy & Physiology","volume":"5 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-06-04","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115229595","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}
Pub Date : 2018-05-22DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.5.00190
R. Mangi, A. Soomro, Abdul Khalique Doudpota
Objectives: A. To study the predictive value of diurnal variation of leukocytosis in minor, moderate and severe head trauma. B. To study the relationship between leukocytosis with Glass Coma Scor (GCS). C. To study the relationship between leukocytosis and computed tomography scan. Study design: Prospective and analytical study. Place and duration of study: Department of Physiology, Basic Medical Science Institute (B.M.S.I) in Accident and Emergency, ICU of Neurosurgery Department(ward-16) Jinnah Post graduation Medical College (JPMC) Karachi Pakistan from August 2009 to August 2010. Methodology: 90 patients of head trauma were included, after taking complete history from the conscious patients and from the attendants of unconscious patients. Glass Coma Score were observed immediately and blood sample was taken for laboratory findings and manual observations especially for white cell count with hemocytometer (Neubaur chamber), peripheral smear were prepared at the spot for differential leukocyte count within the time. Results: 90 patients of head trauma of age 16 to 70 years were included of either sex. Statistically the mean leukocyte count revealed that significantly higher in severe head trauma as compared to minor and moderate (P<0.001) and significantly higher as compared moderate to minor (P<0.001). Correlation of total leukocyte count with GCS that show highly significant correlation between two (P<0.01). The significant correlation between differential leukocyte count with GCS with P<0.05. Significant correlation of TLC with (CT) scan with P<0.01. 90 Patients divided into age groups age of 21-30 year, 24 (26.7%) followed by 31-40 year (22.2%) age 39.8+6.5 male were 75 (83%) and female (17%). Conclusion: On admission, white blood cells (WBC) count exceeding 19000/mm3 has a predictive as well as prognostic value for poor Glasgow coma scale (GCS) and serves as a significant parameter of severity of injury and predicator neurological out coma in patients with severe head injury in local population.
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Pub Date : 2018-05-18DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2018.05.00189
Millena Vieira Barbosa Neto, Olávio Campos Júnior, G. Rodrigues
The present study aimed to verify the behavioral effects on the spermatic morphology of Neoneura sylvatica Hagen in Selys, 1886. For this, males were analyzed behaviorally for intra-sexual competition and for morphology of spermatozoa. With the observation of the five labelled individuals it was possible to observe agonistic relationships between resident males and intruders. When an intruding male attempted to invade the territory of the resident male, there were aggressive contacts. In the reproductive behavior it was possible to observe mating and oviposition with guard after copula in all the couples and attempts of interruption of oviposition by the male intruder. Through the histological analysis individual spermatozoa were observed and not founds in bundles. Spermatozoa dimorphism was found for N. sylvatica being the first record for Odonata. This dimorphism is presented as follows: morphotype 1 has a total length of 99μm, undifferentiated head of the flagellum, spiral body. Morphotype 2 has a total length of 118μm, and it is possible to differentiate the head (31μm) from the flagellum (86μm). The head showed a shape of hook and ripples in the flagellum. We conclude that the behavioral attributes of male intra-sexual competition of N. sylvatica can influence the morphological characteristics of spermatozoa generating dimorphism.
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Pub Date : 2018-05-17DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2018.05.00188
Joan Fité, J. Dilme, J. Villalba, O. Peypoch, Luis Til, J. Escudero, F. Drobnic
Introduction:Iliac artery endofibrosis (IAE) is an uncommon disease, poorly studied pathology with devastating effects and different therapeutic approaches affecting young people who practise intensive sports, especially cyclists. The evolution of the process not only depends on the diagnosis and therapeutic action, but also on the acceptance and attitude of the patient and subsequent professional guidance. Case description:This is the case description of a professional triathlon athlete that had one previous iliac surgical revascularization for an IAE Iliac and was admitted in our department five times with subacute lower limb ischemia affecting both legs between 2013 and 2016. Clinical findings and image tests are reported, as well as medical procedures performed. Indications based on clinical, functional and imaging ratings were clear, but his professional activity was not completely abandoned. Finally, after four endovascular procedures with good immediate results, he was warned of the seriousness of the process since the etiopathogenic reason. At the present moment patient is asymptomatic, under routine controls, working as successful triathlon coach. Discussion and conclusion:The fact that an external mechanical stress is the reason of repeated iliac artery injury suggests that an open surgical approach correcting the external muscular compression or arterial deformation should be a definitive but also aggressive solution according to literature. However, endovascular procedures and new endovascular devices are an increasingly promising option with a very low surgical risk. No matter the revascularization performed, the persistence of sports intensive practice carries a high risk of recurrence. Sport practise cessation is mandatory in some cases in order to assure revascularization long-term patency, but also a well conducted professional orientation is needed to complete the therapeutic action.
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Pub Date : 2018-05-15DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00187
Fernando Arce Hochkofler
From the obverse of this situation, we observe other elements not described by the psychoanalytic clinic of melancholy. And is that the melancholic patient, who is subjected and exploited, enters the relationship of couple with a secret weapon: He/she has the ability to separate sexual desire from love and, he/she can perfectly love his partner without wishing him or, stay in a relationship without love and with some desire, but giving commitment in exchange for affection and recognition. He/she will be unfaithful with the imaginary characters of your fantasy, when he/she access or propose a sexual relationship with the imaginary placed in another scene. Already in his youthful sexual life the depressed patient enters into relationships where, from the outset, the infeasibility of love is assured (by the existence of a third person, by the impossibility of consummating the relationship, by agreed-upon agreements of non-commitment, etc.) and where only desire has a place. In other words, enter into relationships without being in love, just thinking about preventing annulment.
{"title":"Melancholic depression: between submission and voluntarism","authors":"Fernando Arce Hochkofler","doi":"10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00187","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00187","url":null,"abstract":"From the obverse of this situation, we observe other elements not described by the psychoanalytic clinic of melancholy. And is that the melancholic patient, who is subjected and exploited, enters the relationship of couple with a secret weapon: He/she has the ability to separate sexual desire from love and, he/she can perfectly love his partner without wishing him or, stay in a relationship without love and with some desire, but giving commitment in exchange for affection and recognition. He/she will be unfaithful with the imaginary characters of your fantasy, when he/she access or propose a sexual relationship with the imaginary placed in another scene. Already in his youthful sexual life the depressed patient enters into relationships where, from the outset, the infeasibility of love is assured (by the existence of a third person, by the impossibility of consummating the relationship, by agreed-upon agreements of non-commitment, etc.) and where only desire has a place. In other words, enter into relationships without being in love, just thinking about preventing annulment.","PeriodicalId":115147,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Anatomy & Physiology","volume":"6 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"114736921","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}
Pub Date : 2018-05-10DOI: 10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00186
Heshmat S W Haroun
Aging is an inevitable, progressive and irreversible process that is manifested with multiple organ dysfunction. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is considered the main etiological factor of aging. The thymus gland is the primary site of T cell production and it represents a key organ of the immune system. It is endodermal in origin and lies in the anterior mediastinum behind the sternum. Thymic involution with aging results in less efficient T-cell development and decreased emigration of naive T cells to the periphery. Deterioration of the immune system with aging contributes to increased incidence of infection, autoimmunity, and cancer, thus increasing the rates of morbidity and mortality in elderly humans.
{"title":"Aging of thymus gland and immune system","authors":"Heshmat S W Haroun","doi":"10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00186","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.15406/MOJAP.2018.05.00186","url":null,"abstract":"Aging is an inevitable, progressive and irreversible process that is manifested with multiple organ dysfunction. Reactive oxygen species (ROS) is considered the main etiological factor of aging. The thymus gland is the primary site of T cell production and it represents a key organ of the immune system. It is endodermal in origin and lies in the anterior mediastinum behind the sternum. Thymic involution with aging results in less efficient T-cell development and decreased emigration of naive T cells to the periphery. Deterioration of the immune system with aging contributes to increased incidence of infection, autoimmunity, and cancer, thus increasing the rates of morbidity and mortality in elderly humans.","PeriodicalId":115147,"journal":{"name":"MOJ Anatomy & Physiology","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2018-05-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"127957206","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}
Pub Date : 2018-05-08DOI: 10.15406/mojap.2018.05.00185
K. SriNageswari, A. Malhotra, Gurjit Kaur, I. Kapoor
It is well known that stress and anxiety impair cognitive performance. Stress related anxiety disorders and depression have been reported in undergraduate medical students during the time course of medical education. If the vulnerable students are picked up and diagnosed in the early stages of stress by subjecting them to various physiological and psychological tests, development of stress related anxiety disorders, depression and other psychosomatic illnesses at a later stage could be averted. The study was initiated with these aims and objectives. Medical students comprise a homogenous set of population with similar ethnic, socio-economic background and similar age group. Students who were diagnosed to be suffering from depression, anxiety disorders or undergoing medication for any psychiatric illness were excluded from the study and referred to the Psychiatry department of Government medical college, Chandigarh. Not all the students respond to medical education with the development of stress symptoms and the studies employing variables that are correlates of stress might not prospectively identify the vulnerable students. Stewart et al.1 investigated depression and anxiety in Ist year medical students in a longitudinal study with a gap of eight months between wave one and wave two. However, many of the reported studies are cross sectional. Hence, it was felt desirable to evaluate stress in first year medical students through physiological and psychological variables during longitudinal studies conducted in two phases which are beneficial over cross sectional studies and follow up studies after giving relaxation training to the next batch of students.
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