Background: Cardiac autonomic neuropathy (CAN) is an underdiagnosed complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and is associated with cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Cardiac autonomic reflex tests (CARTs) are the gold standard; they are non-invasive and clinically feasible for screening CAN. The objective of the present meta-analysis was to examine exercise's effect on cardiac autonomic function using CARTs in T2DM.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJamun (Syzygium cumini L. Skeels), a less recognized, underutilized, and highly perishable fruit is a delicacy of tropical regions. Soft pulp and thin exocarp make these small purple berries susceptible to mechanical injury and several postharvest diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) has emerged as a rapidly growing non-communicable disease (NCD) across developed & developing countries. People with diabetes mellitus experience health implications. They develop associated microvascular complications such as neuropathy, nephropathy & retinopathy and macro-vascular complications like coronary artery disease, stroke, amputations etc.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground The evolution of new respiratory diseases, especially upper respiratory tract infections and resistance of pathogens to various antibiotic treatments, needs an alternative way of medication. Chronic respiratory infections in both adults and infants are the major cause of morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. The widespread application of nanomaterials in the field of medicine and the incorporation of nanoparticles in drugs are taken into account.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Diabetic nephropathy is a growing public health challenge with implications on health. Renal function decline impacts the functional ability and overall health and well-being of individuals with diabetic nephropathy due to development of several renal manifestations. The objective of the study was to determine the effect of an exercise-based rehabilitation program on functional capacity and renal function among individuals with type 2 diabetic nephropathy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Indian Prosthodont Soc
November 2023
Aim: To evaluate and compare the strain development and distribution of maxillary implant-supported complete fixed dental prosthesis (ISCFDP) with computer-aided design-computer-aided manufacturing milled PEEK BIO-HPP superstructure when placed using All-on-4 and All-on-6 situation using a strain gauge and finite element analysis (FEA).
Setting And Design: This is an in vitro study to evaluate and compare the stress minimization and strain developed at implant in premolar and in two clinically simulated situation of All-on-4 and All-on -6 ISCFDP.
Materials And Methods: The study involved converting a human skull into.
Purpose: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is a significant healthcare burden demanding prompt attention. In the past decade, newer technologies such as topical oxygen therapy have grown increasingly popular. The purpose of the study was to determine effect of KADAM-a topical warm oxygen therapy (TWOT) medical device in healing of DFU.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInt J Low Extrem Wounds
April 2023
Diabetic nephropathy causes cardiovascular complications among individuals with diabetes which results in decreased kidney function and overall physical decline. The objective of this systematic review was to determine effects of exercise on various renal function parameters amond individuals with type 2 diabetes and nephropathy. It was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42020198754).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To estimate self-reported musculoskeletal disorders among Indian population in work from home COVID-19 lockdown and its association on various socio-demographic and occupational factors among them.
Methods: The present cross-sectional study was conducted on working Indian professionals, through an online self-reported survey during the COVID-19 work from the home situation. Details about the perceived musculoskeletal discomforts, weight gain or loss, physical activity profile, number of working hours, total sedentary time, and satisfaction perceived with working from home were recorded from the participant responses and thereafter analyzed.
Breast cancer (BC) is one of the leading causes of cancer-associated death in women. Despite the progress in therapeutic regimen, resistance and recurrence of breast cancer have affected the overall survival of patients. The present signatures, such as PAM50 and Oncotype DX, do not segregate the Indian breast samples based on molecular subtypes.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Cardiac autonomic function assessed by heart rate variability (HRV) is a non-invasive, quantitative, and reliable marker of measurement. An altered cardiac autonomic function among overweight individuals predisposes them to a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases. The present study aims to determine the correlation between physical activity, cardiorespiratory fitness and heart rate variability among young overweight adults.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnlabelled: In response to the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic, governments resorted to containment and closure measures to reduce population mobility and ensure social distancing. Initially, India's state governments enacted varying social-distancing policies until the Central government overrode states to impose a nationwide lockdown on 24th March. This paper examines the relative impact of state- and central-level social-distancing policies on changes in mobility, comparing the periods before and after the national lockdown.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis letter to the editor's article highlights the role of incorporating physical activity as a critical component in addressing fear among type 2 diabetes mellitus individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and the nationwide lockdown has increased sedentary time and physical inactivity. Physiotherapists are one of the essential health professionals who are actively involved in promoting physical activities. The study objectives included assessing knowledge of physical activity guidelines, physiotherapist attitude towards involvement in physical activities and practice of routine physical activity assessment, and its promotion among physiotherapists in India during COVID-19.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFFollowing publication of the original article (Kher et al. 2020), the authors identified following mistake in the author affiliation.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAppl Microbiol Biotechnol
August 2020
Background: Individuals with diabetes may develop diabetic foot ulcers due to diabetic peripheral neuropathy. Multiple factors influence the ulcer healing process; oxygen helps in facilitating the different stages of wound healing.
Objective: The objective of this systematic review was to analyze the different levels of evidence available in the application of topical oxygen therapy, warm oxygen therapy, or other modes of topical oxygen delivery in the healing dynamics of diabetic foot ulcers.
Many amphibians use water bodies associated with agro-ecosystem for breeding and thus are exposed to multiple chemicals. Fejervarya limnocharis is a common frog occurring in rice paddy fields. The timings of pesticide application generally coincide with the tenure of the occurrence of tadpoles in shallow waters of paddy fields.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFStress and burnout are major issues affecting medical trainees, especially psychiatry trainees, throughout the world. Stress and burnout were studied using an online survey among psychiatry trainees of the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) which is one of the oldest and largest training centers in India. Postgraduate training in academic institutions like NIMHANS, while offering excellent teaching experience, may impact the mental and physical health of trainees due to complex clinical challenges and academic pressure.
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