Heart rate variability is reduced in normal pregnancy irrespective of trimester: A cross-sectional study from Gujarat, India.

Background: Pregnancy is associated with profound cardiovascular adaptation with altered cardiac autonomic balance. It can be studied by heart rate variability (HRV) which indicates beat to beat RR interval variation on ECG.

Objective: We studied 5 min HRV in normal pregnant females divided by trimesters, compared to matched control.

Application of Raw Accelerometer Data and Machine-Learning Techniques to Characterize Human Movement Behavior: A Systematic Scoping Review.

Background: Application of machine learning for classifying human behavior is increasingly common as access to raw accelerometer data improves. The aims of this scoping review are (1) to examine if machine-learning techniques can accurately identify human activity behaviors from raw accelerometer data and (2) to summarize the practical implications of these machine-learning techniques for future work.

Methods: Keyword searches were performed in Scopus, Web of Science, and EBSCO databases in 2018.

Contamination of pulse oximeter probes before and after decontamination in two intensive care units.

Background: The internal surfaces of pulse oximeter probes may be overlooked as hot spots for pathogenic microorganisms in an intensive care unit (ICU), thereby contributing to the high incidence of hospital-acquired infections.

Objectives: To determine the growth and identification of microorganisms on pulse oximeter probes in the multidisciplinary ICU (MICU) at Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital and the burns ICU (BICU) at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital, before and after decontamination.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, comparative and contextual study, using purposive sampling.

Diagnostic Accuracy of Conventional Cell Blocks Along with p16INK4 and Ki67 Biomarkers as Triage Tests in Resource-poor Organized Cervical Cancer Screening Programs.

Background: Liquid based cytology with dual biomarkers has improved sensitivity and specificity in detecting high grade cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN). In low resource settings, especially in organized camps, LBC is costly and immunohistochemistry on conventional pap smears is difficult to standardize with consumption of lots of reagents. In present study, to improve the accuracy of conventional pap smears and reduce the cost of biomarker testing, we evaluated conventional cell blocks (CCBs) preparations with biomarkers to detect high-grade CIN in resource-poor organized screening programs.

Evaluation of two flap designs on the mandibular second molar after third molar extractions.

Background: The extraction of third molars is associated with some clinical outcomes and periodontal problems. It is imperative to note that the type of incision used in the surgery for the removal of the impacted third molar is critical. The design of the flap influences the healing of the surgically created defect and damage to the distal periodontal area of the adjacent second molar.