A Comparative Study of Pulmonary Functions Before and After Cessation or Modification of Smoking Habits
ABSTRACT: Context: Much is known about ill effects of smoking and tobacco use, but little about the beneficial effects that follow cessation or reduction of smoking habit. Hence this study intends to explore the same. Objectives: To assess the improvement in pulmonary function after complete cessation or reduction of smoking. To examine the effect of […]
Effects of Hyperventilation on Electroencephalogram of Normal and Epileptic Patients
ABSTRACT: Purpose of the study: Voluntary hyperventilation (HV) has been widely used in clinical EEG laboratories as “activation method” to enhance preexisting abnormalities and / or induce abnormal findings in an otherwise normal electroencephalogram(EEG).The present work was done to, a. compare the incidence of epileptiform activity during hyperventilation test on the EEGs of normal and […]
Anti-insulin Antibodies, Hba1c and Diabetic Complications in T2dm
Abstract: Background: Normal insulin secretary function is essential for the maintenance of normal glucose tolerance and abnormal insulin secretion is invariably present in type II diabetes mellitus patients. Autoantibodies against insulin could also be one of the causes for decreased insulin function and increased frequency of complications in T2DM. Materials and Method: we evaluated for […]
Dynamic Lung Profile in Sugarcane Industry Workers
ABSTRACT: Context: Airway diseases are commonly encountered with people exposed to dust constantly, which over a period of time may affect lung function. Objective: To study the lung function profile in asymptomatic sugarcane industry workers to find out airway diseases if any, and their correlation with duration of exposure to the dust. Design: The pulmonary […]
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate Responses to Sustained Static (Isometric) Contractions by Handgrip Dynamometry in Three Trimesters of Pregnancy
ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE: To measure the blood pressure and heart rate responses at various intensities, in three trimesters of pregnancy to the sustained isometric exercises, by handgrip dynamometry and comparing the results with the controls. MATERIALS AND METHODS: subjects – 20 healthy pregnant women, Controls – 20 non-pregnant healthy women. Subjects were followed for three trimesters. […]
Resting B.P. And Cold Pressor Test in Policemen in Dhule City
ABSTRACT: Background: Present study was carried out on 135 policemen of Dhule city who came voluntarily as subjects for the project. Aim: To find level of cardio vascular status. Objective: To measure Resting B.P., response to stress by cold presser test. Material: 135 policemen who came voluntarily as subjects for the project. Setting and Design: […]
Comparison of Cardiac Autonomic Activity and Bmi in Different Phases of Menstrual Cycle Using Heart Rate Variability
ABSTRACT: Aim: The aim of this experiment was to compare the cardiac autonomic activity and BMI in the different phases of menstrual cycle using Heart rate variability. Context Heart rate variability (HRV) in women has been related independently to endogenous sex hormones, hormone replacement therapy, menopause, menstrual cycle, body mass index (BMI), and physical conditioning […]
The Effect of Exercise on Platelet Aggregability and Other Cardiovascular Parameters
Abstract: BACKGROUND & OBJECTIVE: The beneficial effect of regular exercise on physical fitness is well documented. However there is also evidence that acute and chronic exercise affect platelet activation in different ways. Few studies are available on effect of exercise on platelets function. Therefore, present work has been undertaken to study the effect of acute […]
Hba1c: Predictor of Dyslipidemia and Atherogenicity in Diabetes Mellitus
ABSTRACT: Objective: This study was done to evaluate the diagnostic value of Glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) in predicting diabetic dyslipidemia and atherogenicity. Method: The study consisted of 70 male patients of type 2 diabetes mellitus of age between 45 – 50, duration more than 5 years. The patients were classified into two groups depending on their […]
Effect of Short Term Yoga Practices on Cardio Respiratory Fitness Parameters
ABSTRACT: Background: In recent times ,medical fraternity is much attracted towards yoga. It is claimed that yoga practices improve general health and fitness. Aim: To find effect of short term Yoga practice on cardio-respiratory fitness. Objective: To measure cardio-respiratory fitness parameters before and after Yoga practice. Material: The present study was conducted on 60subjects, who […]