The MRI of Lumbar Vertebral Canal in Low Back Pain: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Background The imaging of the lumbar canal is an important aspect of low back pain (LBP) management. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) has gained widespread acceptance for the evaluation of spine anatomy. Objective The objective of the study is to compare the MRI findings of the anteroposterior diameter, transverse diameter, and thecal sac area of the lumbar vertebral canal in symptomatic low back pain patients to that of patients without low back pain.

Childhood Tuberculosis and Isoniazid Preventive Therapy Among Household Contacts of Sputum Positive Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients: A Descriptive Observational Study.

Background The prevalence of tuberculosis (TB) disease among household contacts of adult TB patients is very high. Contact screening and isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) are recommended for household contacts, but their uptake by families and implementation by the national TB program are poor. This study was performed to estimate the yield of tuberculosis disease, risk factors associated with disease development, and coverage of IPT in household contacts of sputum-positive pulmonary tuberculosis patients in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

The Effect of Traditional Aerobic Exercise and Sprint Interval Training on Insulin Resistance in Men With Prediabetes: A Randomised Controlled Trial.

Introduction Prediabetes is an intermediate stage with hyperglycaemia below the threshold of diabetes mellitus. Insulin resistance is a significant factor in its pathogenesis. Lifestyle modifications are suggested and found to be more beneficial in this stage.

Effect of Vitamin D3 Supplementation on Insulin Sensitivity in Prediabetes With Hypovitaminosis D: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Introduction The interplay of vitamin D and glucose metabolism is an area of ongoing research. The need for vitamin D supplementation trials in individuals with prediabetes and hypovitaminosis D has been stressed by earlier research studies. The objective of this study was to assess the effect of vitamin D3 supplementation on oral glucose insulin sensitivity (OGIS) index in patients with prediabetes and hypovitaminosis D.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness of University Volleyball Players and Sedentary Young People in Marathwada Region of Maharashtra Province in India.

Background: Volleyball is considered a physically demanding athletic sport; characterized by rapid acceleration, deceleration, and sudden changes of direction. It has been highlighted that aerobic capacity (VO2 max) which indicates cardiorespiratory fitness has a significant effect on the performance of athletes and is an important element of success in sports.

Aim And Objective: The objective of this study was to compare aerobic capacity of university volleyball players from the region with that of matched sedentary controls.

Assessment of aerobic capacity in overweight young females: A cross-sectional study.

Context: Overweight/obese people are prone to develop cardiovascular, respiratory and other chronic diseases at young age because of abnormal weight. Aerobic capacity (VO2 max) is an accepted index of cardio respiratory fitness. Decrease in VO2 max can be an early marker for altered cardiovascular physiology.

Effect of traditional aerobic exercises versus sprint interval training on pulmonary function tests in young sedentary males: a randomised controlled trial.

Background: Physical inactivity is now a global non-communicable disease. Current recommendations from American College of Sports Medicine, American Heart Association and UK medical officers for physical activity are difficult to implement, due to time constraints and hence, they have less compliance.

Purpose: To compare Sprint Interval Training (SIT) and traditional aerobic exercise (AE) with respect to changes in Vital capacity (VC), Maximum Voluntary Ventilation (MVV) and Physical Fitness Index (PFI) in young sedentary males.