Factors Influencing Prevalence, C-reactive Protein Levels, and Lymphocyte Counts in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease Patients With Metabolic Syndrome.

Background This research examined the relationship between C-reactive protein (CRP) levels and lymphocyte counts in individuals with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) comparing those with metabolic syndrome (MetS) to those without. Methodology This cross-sectional study involved 100 consecutive COPD patients attending the outpatient wards at the Department of Medicine, Index Medical College, over 18 months. MetS was assessed using the International Diabetes Federation's guidelines.

Glycemic Profile and Lipid Profile in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Patients With and Without Metabolic Syndrome.

Objectives: There is a lack of Indian data regarding the frequency of metabolic syndrome (MetS) or its components in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). As a result, the present study aimed to determine the prevalence of MetS in COPD cases and investigate its association with COPD severity.

Material: After receiving ethical approval from Index Medical College and Hospital, we conducted this cross-sectional study in Indore.

Ten units intravenous oxytocin over 2-4 h is as effective as 30 units over 8-12 h in preventing postpartum hemorrhage after cesarean section: A randomized controlled trial.

Objectives: Currently, recommended high-dose oxytocin regimen for the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage (PPH) following cesarean delivery (CD) is associated with maternal side effects frequency of which is greater with a higher cumulative dose and rapid administration of oxytocin. Here, we evaluated the efficacy of single-dose intravenous oxytocin over 2-4 h (total = 10 units) with oxytocin maintenance infusion for 8-12 h (total = 30 units) in postoperative CD women for the prevention of PPH.

Methods: The current double-blinded randomized controlled trial was carried out in a tertiary care institute in Southern India.

Synthesis and characterization of diopside particles and their suitability along with chitosan matrix for bone tissue engineering in vitro and in vivo.

The scaffolds for bone tissue engineering should be porous to harbor the growth of new tissue ingrowths, biodegradable with no toxic end products, and biocompatible with no cytotoxicity. In this study we report that Diopside (CaMgSi2O6) (Dp) particles can be synthesized at a more economical route using the agricultural waste rice straw. Along with chitosan (CS) matrix, the CS/Dp scaffolds were synthesized and evaluated for their physico-chemical properties by SEM, EDS, XRD, FT-IR studies.

Changes in the composition of erythrocyte membrane during storage of blood in di-(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate [DEHP] plasticized poly vinyl chloride (PVC) blood storage bags.

Very little information is available on the changes in the erythrocyte membrane composition during storage of blood at 4 degrees C, particularly with respect to the glycosaminoglycans and glycoproteins. In view of this, a detailed study was carried out on the changes in the membrane proteins, glycosaminoglycans (GAG), carbohydrate components of glycoproteins, cholesterol, phospholipids and vitamin E in blood stored in glass bottles and a di-(2-ethyl hexyl) phthalate (DEHP) plasticized PVC bag (Penpol blood bag). Blood was collected in CPDA solution in glass bottles and in Penpol blood bags and kept at 4 +/- 1 degrees C.