Pseudohypoparathyroidism Presenting as Congestive Cardiac Failure

Hypocalcaemia can have a variety of manifestations including cardiovascular changes. Hypocalcemic cardiomyopathy has been reported in hypoparathyroidism and vitamin D deficiency but association of hypocalcemic cardiomyopathy in pseudohypo-parathyroidism has been reported scarcely in literature. We describe here a case of PHP presenting as congestive cardiac failure

Effect of hydropriming and different sowing dates on growth and yield attributes of Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

The present investigation was conducted to study the effects of hydropriming and different sowing dates on growth and yield attributes of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) during Rabi season of 2014-15.The experiment was conducted in Randomised Block Design with three replications. The highest germination percentage was recorded at T4 [hydropriming] 22nd Nov + 16 hrs. ( 94.04%), plant height highest was recorded at T4 (95.23cm), highest number of tillers at T4 (4.40), number of spikelet per spike highest at T4 (18.73), numbers of grains per spike highest at T4 (53.13), root length (16.07cm), test weight (43.33g), grain yield (42.79 q/ha), harvest index (63.46%) recorded similar result in same treatment. Therefore it may be concluded that 22nd Nov with 16 hrs. of hydropriming treatment can be recommended to PBW-343 wheat grower for obtaining better growth and yield

Seed yield and quality as influenced by growing conditions in hybrid seed production of bitter gourd (Momordica charantia L.) cv. Pusa Hybrid-1

The present investigation was carried out under insect proof net house (IPN) and open field condition (OFC) at Centre for Protected Cultivation Technology and Seed Testing Laboratory of Division of Seed Science &Technology, IARI, New Delhi in bitter gourd cv. Pusa Hybrid-1 during summer season because under open field condition the seed yield and seed quality of bitter gourd drastically reduced due to viral diseases and fruit fly in kharif and early onset of high temperature, unseasonal rains during summer, which restricts the hybrid seed production of bitter gourd under north Indian condition. The observations on seed yield & quality characters and physical properties of seed were recorded. The quality attributes were evaluated immediately after harvest and after 8 months of ambient storage and their results were compared. The experimental results revealed that total number of seed per fruit (46.7), number of filled seed per fruit (45.3), seed yield per fruit (9.41g), seed yield per plant (27.28g), and seed yield per hectare (232kg) were significantly higher under IPN in comparison to OFC. Among the physical parameters of seed, seed width (0.81cm) & seed coat (0.79g) weight recorded significantly higher in IPN. The seed quality attributes immediately after harvest was also significantly superior under IPN compared to OFC except for germination %. The hybrid seed produced under IPN conditions could maintain their superiority for quality traits even after 8 monthsof its ambient storage. The seed yield and seed quality attributes were comparatively superior under IPN conditions. The seed crop grown under IPN overcomes the threat of insect vectors, viral diseases and unfavourable climatic conditions and helps in attaining the better seed yield and quality

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The Mitochondrial Ca(2+) Uniporter: Structure, Function, and Pharmacology.

Mitochondrial Ca(2+) uptake is crucial for an array of cellular functions while an imbalance can elicit cell death. In this chapter, we briefly reviewed the various modes of mitochondrial Ca(2+) uptake and our current understanding of mitochondrial Ca(2+) homeostasis in regards to cell physiology and pathophysiology. Further, this chapter focuses on the molecular identities, intracellular regulators as well as the pharmacology of mitochondrial Ca(2+) uniporter complex

A massive degenerated uterine leiomyoma masquerading as an ovarian malignancy: a diagnostic dilemma

Leiomyoma of the uterus is the most common tumour of the female pelvis arising from the uterine smooth muscle. Large cystic degenerations and leiomyomas located in the adnexa can mimic ovarian malignancy and challenge the radiologist and the operating surgeon. We report here an unusual case of large cystic, degenerated uterine leiomyoma mimicking malignant ovarian tumour on imaging

Research Notes : India : Potential of an off-season soybean nursery

In India, soybean is generally sown during summer (June-October). However, due to tremendous variability in climatic conditions of the country, there is a scope for growing soybean in more than one season. The efficacy of yield improvement projects could be substantially enhanced by rapid genera-tion turnover

Medial plantar artery flap: a versatile workhorse flap for foot reconstruction, our experience

Soft tissue defect in the foot is commonly seen as it is more prone to trophic ulcers since it is the main weight bearing area of the body. Reconstruction of the weight bearing area of the foot requires the provision of a stable, supple, durable and preferably sensate skin coverage. Following Sir Gilli’s principle of replacing like with like, medial plantar artery flap provides an anatomically similar, glabrous skin for coverage on the plantar surface. In the present study, we share our clinical experience with the use of medial plantar artery flap for coverage of soft tissue defect over sole of foot. At our institution, a total of 10 patients presented with soft tissue defect of the sole, underwent medial plantar artery flap coverage. All the 10 patients were diagnosed cases of type 2 DM. patient outcome was assessed according to patients’ age distribution, duration of surgery, hospital stay, and post operative complications. Out of all the 10 patients, 5 were male and 5 were female. All the flaps healed uneventfully without major complications like partial flap necrosis. Donor site was covered with split thickness skin graft. There was suture site dehience in 2 cases which healed with secondary healing. Medial plantar artery flap has been described as an optimal reconstructive option for this type of soft tissue defect.