Assessment of Cardiopulmonary Fitness and Physical Activity in Health Science Students.

Background Insufficient physical activity and poor cardiopulmonary fitness increases the risk of chronic diseases and premature mortality. Sedentary lifestyle is observed among young health science students. Objective To assess cardiopulmonary fitness and physical activity levels among health science students at Jumla.

Do athletic ECG changes predict athletic performance in Gurkha recruits?

Introduction: ECG changes are associated with regular long-term intensive exercise due to electrical manifestations of increased vagal tone, increased ventricular wall thickness and enlarged chamber size. The aim of this study was to further understand the relationship of athletic ECG changes and athletic performance in an athletic population.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was performed in 195 Nepali civilian males undergoing selection to the Gurkhas.

Exploring the potentials of Lam. seed kernel oil as pharmaceutical oil base: Physicochemical characterization and ketoconazole soap formulation.

Lam. (Rhamnaceae) is a large spiny shrub or small tree, native to the Indian subcontinent that can reach a maximum height of 9-15 m. This plant stands as a renowned tropical fruit variety, commonly recognized as the Indian plum, Desert apple, or Indian Jujube.

Effects of Face Masks on Pulse Rate and Blood Pressure Components During Stairs Climbing.

Background: The use of face masks has been associated with physiological changes in body. This study aims to know the changes in pulse rate and blood pressure components after wearing face masks during stairs climbing.

Methods: An experimental study was conducted among 60 apparently healthy young adults between 18-35 years of age.

The Postural Effects on Electrical Activities of Heart in Apparently Healthy Young Adults.

Background The electrical activities of heart recorded as electrocardiogram (ECG) are mostly done in supine postures. The body postural changes have effects in these electrical activities in heart which needs to be properly recognized. Objective To find the variations in electrocardiogram during postural changes from supine to upright i.