Pub Date : 2022-08-17DOI: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i8.944
B. Dave, Sonam Sharma
Background and aim: Neurological manifestations in vitamin B12 deficient children in common. The present study determined neurological manifestations in vitamin B12 deficient children in a tertiary care centre in Rajasthan. Methods: This hospital based observational analytical study was conducted in Department of Pediatrics, Dr. S. N. Medical College, Jodhpur after approval of Institutional Ethics Committee (IEC). The study population included Vitamin B12 deficient (<250 picogram/dl) children during September 2019 to August 2020. All children aged 6 months to 5 years admitted in pediatric ward with anaemia (Hb< 11 gm/dl according to WHO Criteria) were screened for serum vitamin B12 levels out of which children having serum vitamin B12 level <250Pg/dl were included in the study. Results: More than half (63.8%) of the children aged between 6 months and 15 months. Male to female ratio was 1.58:1. 78.7% were rural and 60% were from lower socioeconomic class. 85% of the children’ family had vegetarian dietary habits. The most common clinical feature was hyperpigmentation of knuckles and skin (85% each) followed by depigmented and sparse hair (70%), and chubby face (42.5%). 65% of the children were found to have neurological manifestations. The most common neurological manifestation was developmental delay (60%) followed by hypotonia (38.7%), exaggerated reflexes (31.2%), and abnormal movements (20%). Conclusion: There is an urgent demand for early evaluation of the children so prevent further prevent developmental growth of the children. Keywords: Neurological manifestations, vitamin B12, developmental delay
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Background: The general societal belief among Somali women is that anything other than normal vaginal delivery is riskier than could be imagined or anticipated, no matter the delay or prolongation of labor and related complications. This widely circulated perception has become a reason for many expectant mothers to either completely decline to consider c-section or suffer in prolonged labor that could be fatal to either the mother or the baby or both. Methods: This study follows several aspects of the triangulation method of research. It adheres to the case study approach by mixing qualitative and quantitative methods. It uses purposive sampling by selecting 19 women who delivered by c-section at Bay Regional Hospital, Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia. Results: About 58% had believed c-section as ‘very risky’ or ‘risky’ prior to undergoing the procedure; after delivery 89.5% thought it was either ‘very safe’ or ‘safe’, while none of the respondents considered it to be ‘unsafe’ or ‘very unsafe’ anymore. Conclusion: Women’s perception of c-section changed dramatically after undergoing the procedure as compared to their belief before the surgery. It is also remarkable that they would not hesitate in their next delivery by c-section and that they would recommend it to other women in order to avoid fatal complications. Keywords: childbirth, health research, labor complications, medical health
{"title":"Women’s Attitude Toward C-Section: Evidence from Bay Regional Hospital in Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia","authors":"Munira Abdiladhif Mohamed Jawaani, Abdifatah Mohamed Yakub","doi":"10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i7.947","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i7.947","url":null,"abstract":"Background: The general societal belief among Somali women is that anything other than normal vaginal delivery is riskier than could be imagined or anticipated, no matter the delay or prolongation of labor and related complications. This widely circulated perception has become a reason for many expectant mothers to either completely decline to consider c-section or suffer in prolonged labor that could be fatal to either the mother or the baby or both. \u0000Methods: This study follows several aspects of the triangulation method of research. It adheres to the case study approach by mixing qualitative and quantitative methods. It uses purposive sampling by selecting 19 women who delivered by c-section at Bay Regional Hospital, Baidoa, Southwest State of Somalia. \u0000Results: About 58% had believed c-section as ‘very risky’ or ‘risky’ prior to undergoing the procedure; after delivery 89.5% thought it was either ‘very safe’ or ‘safe’, while none of the respondents considered it to be ‘unsafe’ or ‘very unsafe’ anymore. \u0000Conclusion: Women’s perception of c-section changed dramatically after undergoing the procedure as compared to their belief before the surgery. It is also remarkable that they would not hesitate in their next delivery by c-section and that they would recommend it to other women in order to avoid fatal complications. \u0000Keywords: childbirth, health research, labor complications, medical health","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"90 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"80474395","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 : 2022-07-16DOI: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i7.946
Shivni S. Jani, P. Jada, Mandeepsinh Gohil, Mayur Mishra
The Novel coronavirus Disease (2019) is a fatal disease which Transmitted by Human – to- human & Cause by one of Coronaviruses. Coronavirus Cause life –threatening disorders such as severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) & The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID -19 as a Pandemic Disease ,with most countries reporting Large number of infected people and deaths as December 2019
{"title":"Oral Manifestation of COVID – 19 Patients: Online Survey.","authors":"Shivni S. Jani, P. Jada, Mandeepsinh Gohil, Mayur Mishra","doi":"10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i7.946","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i7.946","url":null,"abstract":"The Novel coronavirus Disease (2019) is a fatal disease which Transmitted by Human – to- human & Cause by one of Coronaviruses. Coronavirus Cause life –threatening disorders such as severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) & The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID -19 as a Pandemic Disease ,with most countries reporting Large number of infected people and deaths as December 2019","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-07-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"88240894","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 : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p102
Raghavendra Rao, A. Nisanth, MM Karindas, I. Vasiliev, D. Mathai, M. Dass, M. Sowjanya, M. K. Verma
{"title":"Crawling Danger: As Rains Subsides, Snakes Bounce Grave Menace to Ryots","authors":"Raghavendra Rao, A. Nisanth, MM Karindas, I. Vasiliev, D. Mathai, M. Dass, M. Sowjanya, M. K. Verma","doi":"10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p102","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p102","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"117 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83558809","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 : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p101
M. Pandey, Kulbhushan Singh, Ratish Manjhi
{"title":"Effect of Covid-19 on Seeking ANC Services in Baloda Bazar District of Chhattisgarh","authors":"M. Pandey, Kulbhushan Singh, Ratish Manjhi","doi":"10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p101","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p101","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"70 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"73274206","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 : 2022-06-30DOI: 10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p103
Chowdhury Afrina Parvin, Khandoker Rumon, S. M. Hoque, Ridwana Kawsar, Md. Shihab Uddin, Mozammal Hossain
{"title":"The Elimination of Gutta-percha by Chloroform and Orange Oil in Endodontic Retreatment: An Scanning Electron Microscopic Observation","authors":"Chowdhury Afrina Parvin, Khandoker Rumon, S. M. Hoque, Ridwana Kawsar, Md. Shihab Uddin, Mozammal Hossain","doi":"10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p103","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.14445/23939117/ijms-v9i3p103","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"91229758","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 : 2022-06-05DOI: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i6.942
N. Hans
Maternal nutrition has a huge impact on the health of the mother and the fetus. Pregnancy imposes the need for considerable extra calorie and nutrient requirements. A food taboo is a prohibition against consuming certain foods are embedded into the cultural and religious threads. The restrictions imposed on people forces them to abstain from certain food and drinking items as these things. Food taboos in this community are deep rooted. Avoidance of nutritive food was common in both the religion. Many misconceptions are prevalent which do not have scientific basis. Maternal nutrition needs to be prioritized at community level among family members and front line workers. Anganwadi workers need to be sensitized regarding different beliefs about food consumption during pregnancy and lactation. Keywords: Pregnancy, dietary deficiency
{"title":"Diet Related Taboos During Pregnancy – A Narrative Review","authors":"N. Hans","doi":"10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i6.942","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i6.942","url":null,"abstract":"Maternal nutrition has a huge impact on the health of the mother and the fetus. Pregnancy imposes the need for considerable extra calorie and nutrient requirements. A food taboo is a prohibition against consuming certain foods are embedded into the cultural and religious threads. The restrictions imposed on people forces them to abstain from certain food and drinking items as these things. Food taboos in this community are deep rooted. Avoidance of nutritive food was common in both the religion. Many misconceptions are prevalent which do not have scientific basis. Maternal nutrition needs to be prioritized at community level among family members and front line workers. Anganwadi workers need to be sensitized regarding different beliefs about food consumption during pregnancy and lactation. \u0000Keywords: Pregnancy, dietary deficiency ","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"61 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-06-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"83774695","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 : 2022-05-23DOI: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i5.938
C. Devi, P. Toi, B. Badhe, P. Mohan, J. Mandal
Background: Chronic diarrhoea and malabsorption continue to be a major health problem worldwide. Due to conflicting reports regarding the clinicohistological spectrum of malabsorption, this study was conducted to study the spectrum of malabsorption. Objective: To study the morphologic spectrum of duodenal biopsies and stool microbiological profile in patients with chronic diarrhoea and malabsorption. Materials and Methods: The study included 106 patients aged above 18 years, presenting with chronic diarrhoea or malabsorption. Duodenal mucosal biopsy obtained was evaluated for villous atrophy, crypt architecture and Intraepithelial lymphocyte count (IEL) by H&E and immunohistochemistry for CD3. Stool samples collected were subjected to wet mount and culture examination. Serological testing for antibodies to coeliac sprue were also performed. Results: This descriptive study included 57 males and 49 females. Duodenal biopsy spectrum consisted of chronic duodenitis (48), duodenitis associated with autoimmune conditions (20), histomorphology of coeliac sprue (5), duodenitis with villous atrophy (14), only increased IEL (11) and miscellaneous (8). CD3 stained sections (n=90) offer a slightly better advantage over H & E-stained sections in detecting IEL. Stool microscopy and culture were positive in 6 cases. Coeliac sprue antibodies were positive in 1 case with Marsh type 1 lesion. Conclusion: Duodenal biopsy is a useful parameter in the study of malabsorption which must be adjuncted by microbiological and serological tests. Coeliac sprue is a rare entity in our population as per this study. Key words: Chronic diarrhoea, Malabsorption, Duodenal biopsy, Serological testing
{"title":"Clinicopathological and Microbiological Profile of Patients with Chronic Diarrhoea and Malabsorption with Special Emphasis on Duodenal Biopsies: A Study from Tertiarycare Hospital in South India","authors":"C. Devi, P. Toi, B. Badhe, P. Mohan, J. Mandal","doi":"10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i5.938","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i5.938","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Chronic diarrhoea and malabsorption continue to be a major health problem worldwide. Due to conflicting reports regarding the clinicohistological spectrum of malabsorption, this study was conducted to study the spectrum of malabsorption. \u0000Objective: To study the morphologic spectrum of duodenal biopsies and stool microbiological profile in patients with chronic diarrhoea and malabsorption. \u0000Materials and Methods: The study included 106 patients aged above 18 years, presenting with chronic diarrhoea or malabsorption. Duodenal mucosal biopsy obtained was evaluated for villous atrophy, crypt architecture and Intraepithelial lymphocyte count (IEL) by H&E and immunohistochemistry for CD3. Stool samples collected were subjected to wet mount and culture examination. Serological testing for antibodies to coeliac sprue were also performed. \u0000Results: This descriptive study included 57 males and 49 females. Duodenal biopsy spectrum consisted of chronic duodenitis (48), duodenitis associated with autoimmune conditions (20), histomorphology of coeliac sprue (5), duodenitis with villous atrophy (14), only increased IEL (11) and miscellaneous (8). CD3 stained sections (n=90) offer a slightly better advantage over H & E-stained sections in detecting IEL. Stool microscopy and culture were positive in 6 cases. Coeliac sprue antibodies were positive in 1 case with Marsh type 1 lesion. \u0000Conclusion: Duodenal biopsy is a useful parameter in the study of malabsorption which must be adjuncted by microbiological and serological tests. Coeliac sprue is a rare entity in our population as per this study. \u0000Key words: Chronic diarrhoea, Malabsorption, Duodenal biopsy, Serological testing ","PeriodicalId":14075,"journal":{"name":"International Journal of Medical Science And Diagnosis Research","volume":"12 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-05-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"84830694","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}
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis [TEN] is life-threatening condition with mortality rate of 30-60%. Most common etiology of TEN is drug induced. Though Anaphylactic [Type I Hypersensitivity] reactions have been reported with Iron Sucrose, we present first case of TEN [Type IV Hypersensitivity], associated with Iron Sucrose along with Anti-tuberculosis treatment [ATT], to our knowledge. Iron Sucrose is considered relatively safer than other iron formulations. After 48 hours of administering Intravenous Iron Sucrose [20 mg in 200 ml N.S] infusion [first day], patient developed TEN symptoms [third day]. He was taking first line ATT drugs since past one month for Pulmonary Tuberculosis. On basis of history, 80-90% Body Surface area involvement, positive Nikolsky sign and laboratory findings, patient was diagnosed with drug induced TEN [fifth day]. For TEN management, ATT was withdrawn and patient was treated with intravenous Dexamethasone, Piperacillin/Tazobactam, Metronidazole, Pantoprazole, Intravenous fluids with dermatologically supportive local applications and patient was monitored. Patient died due to septic shock despite all resuscitative measures [seventh day]. Causality assessment (WHO UMC scale and Naranjo scale) was ‘Possible’ for both Iron Sucrose and ATT drugs. No improvement in patient’s condition after withholding ATT and short duration between Iron sucrose and symptoms of TEN onset suggests an increased likelihood of TEN induction by Iron sucrose. However, either ATT or Iron Sucrose could trigger TEN in presence of other drug. Improved understanding by physicians of these relatively unknown life-threatening ADR’s and interactions can aid in early identification and enhanced vigilance in future scenarios. Keywords: WHO UMC Scale, SCORTEN score, Naranjo scale, Anaphylactic reactions
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Pub Date : 2022-05-18DOI: 10.32553/ijmsdr.v6i5.939
Zubair Ahmad Janbaz, Basharat Ahmad Mir, Suhail Majid Jan, Roobal Behal
Background: Self-perception rate of bad breath is usually low. Unprecedented and massive use of face masks throughout the Covid-19 pandemic could have a bearing on increased self-perception of breath odour. Aims and Objectives: To assess self-perceived breath odour (SPBO) associated with unprecedented wearing of face masks amidst Covid-19 pandemic. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was carried out involving 547 subjects. A well-structured breath odour questionnaire was sent to the participants utilizing online social media platforms. The data collected was assessed and statistically analysed. Results: Changes in self-perceived breath odour were reported by 190 participants. Females had higher SPBO than males post Facemask usage. Post pandemic SPBO were significantly associated with smoking, systemic conditions, and the period of face mask use and previous diagnosis of halitosis. Conclusion: Wearing of facemasks are pronouncedly associated with self-perceived breath odour which is highly associated with the time period of its use. SPBO after facemask usage is significantly more in smokers, those on medication and those having previously been diagnosed with halitosis. Keywords: breath odour, COVID-19, face mask, halitosis, self-perception
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