A Comparative Study of Aggression Between Team Sports and Individual Sports

The term ‘psychology’, literally means the science of the soul. (Psyche—soul; logos -science). Formerly, psychology was a part of metaphysics, and dealt with the nature, origin, and destiny of the soul. It was called rational psychology. But modern psychology is empirical, and does not deal with the problems relating to the soul. It deals with mental process apart from the soul or mental substance. It is the science of experience and behaviour, which tells us how the mind works and behaves. It can predict the behaviour of an individual, and control it to a certain extent by putting him under proper conditions. It seeks to discover the laws of mind. The current study was investigate the aggression between team sports and individual sports. The present study was consisted of 140 students randomly chosen as the subjects of the study. The Questionnaire was used as a tool to collect data on psychological variables for this investigation assessed by Smith. To compare the aggression between team and individual sports ‘t’ test was applied as a statistical tool, the level of significance was set as 0.05. The findings of the present study demonstrated that there was a significant difference in aggression among team sports and individual sports. Based on the interpretation, a researcher concludes that college level team sports players were found more aggressive than the college level players of individual sports. &nbsp

An Experimental study on the Effect of Strength Training on Resting Pulse Rate and Vital Capacity among Football Players

ABSTRACT Finding out how strength training affected resting pulse rate and vital capacity was the goal of this investigation. Thirty male footballers from the Govt. Degree College in Ganderbal, J&K, India, participated in this research. The individuals' ages varied from 18 to 24 years old. Two distinct sets of subjects, Group I and Group II, each with fifteen subjects, emerged for this research. Group 1 represented as the test group while Group 2 was designated as a control group, receiving no extra exercise outside of the required physical education classes and workouts, participating in a 12-week ST regimen three times weekly. Both categories' participants underwent tests on the chosen criteria factors, including vital capacity and resting pulse rate, applying a spirometer for measuring ultimate air exhalation following ultimate inhalation of participants prior to and following the instructional session, and radial pulse rate to measure resting pulse rate. If there are any noteworthy variances among groups, they are evaluated using a statistical analysis of covariance (ANCOVA). The 'F' ratio is tested at an acceptable threshold of 0.05 that was thought to be adequate for the investigation and determined using ANCOVA. Engaging in a 12-week, thrice-weekly strength training regimen significantly improved resting pulse rate and vital capacity among football players compared to a control group. This underscores the pivotal role of commitment to strength training in enhancing athletes' overall physical well-being.

Prevalence and predictors of metabolic syndrome in rheumatoid arthritis

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is associated with increased cardiovascular morbidity and mortality secondary to accelerated atherosclerosis. There is a strong association of metabolic syndrome (MS) with atherosclerosis. The objective of this study was to assess the prevalence of MS in RA and to identify the predictors of MS in RA. Methods: The study included 100 patients of RA (83 females,17 males; median age 42.5(17) years diagnosed according to 2010 American College of Rheumatology-European League Against Rheumatism classification criteria who were on treatment and 110 age and sex-matched apparently healthy controls (26 males, 84 females; median age 45 (20) years). The frequency of MS was assessed using joint consensus 2009 criteria. Patients were also assessed in terms of disease activity, using disease activity score 28 CRP. Logistic regression was used to identify predictors of MS in RA.Results: Metabolic syndrome was found in 45% of RA group and 22.7% of control group according to joint consensus 2009 criteria (p<0.005). RA group was significantly more likely to have low high-density lipoprotein (65%), elevated blood pressure (60%) levels and abnormal sugar (28%). In RA group, CRP (odds ratio: 1.101, confidence interval: 1.032-1.174 (p=0.004) {adjusted for age, DAS 28 score & Anti-CCP} remained independent predictor for presence of MS in RA.Conclusions: The frequency of MS was higher in RA group compared to control group. High CRP remained independent predictor associated with presence of MS. There was no association of high disease activity with MS in our RA patients. These findings suggest that the treating physician should screen RA patients early for presence of MS

Efficacy and safety of high dose accelerated intravenous iron sucrose in patients of iron deficiency anemia

Background: Low dose (200 mg) extended Intravenous iron sucrose remains the most common treatment option in patients who are intolerant to oral iron therapy in patients with Iron deficiency anemia (IDA). The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high dose accelerated intravenous iron sucrose (IS) in the treatment of adults with iron deficiency anemiaMethods: One hundred adult patients with iron deficiency anemia, who had intolerance or showed no effect with oral iron therapy, received daily doses of 500 mg of intravenous iron sucrose until the hemoglobin level was corrected or until receiving the total dose of intravenous iron calculated for each patient.Results: The mean and median Hb (g/dL) 6.47±1.656 and 6.6 (2) at baseline, 9.61±1.629 and 9.6 (2) at 2 weeks of treatment, 11.85±1.277 and 12 (1) at 4 weeks of treatment respectively. The mean rise of Hb was 3.13±1.41 and 5.37±1.50 after 2 and 4 weeks of treatment respectively (p<0.000). A total of 303 intravenous infusions of iron sucrose were administered and iron sucrose was generally well tolerated with twenty-six patients developing mild and one patient developing moderate adverse drug reactions. There was no serious adverse event recorded.Conclusions: Accelerated high dose intravenous iron sucrose is a safe and cost effective option minimizing frequent hospital visits in the treatment of adults with iron deficiency anemia who are intolerant or lack satisfactory response to oral iron therapy

Influence of resisted and assisted sprint training on anaerobic power among women Kho-Kho players

            The current study set out to analyze the effects of aided and resisted sprint training on anaerobic power in female Kho-kho athletes. Thirty female Kho-Kho players, ages 17 to 23, from Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar, Chidambaram, Cuddalore District, Tamil Nadu, participated in the study for this reason. Ten subjects each were placed in the aided sprint training group, ten in the resisted sprint training group, and ten in the control group at random. For twelve weeks, the training schedule consisted of three days a week. This training regimen comprised aided sprint training activities such as high-speed treadmill sprinting, assisted pulling, downhill sprinting, and uphill sprinting. This training regimen featured weighted vest, sprint parachutes, and harness running as resisted sprint training activities. Anaerobic power was the chosen criterion variable, and it was measured utilizing a running-based anaerobic power test both before and just after the exercise. ANCOVA was used to statistically analyze the gathered data, and a fixed 0.05 level of confidence was used to test for significance. The paired mean difference was determined using Scheffe's post hoc test when the acquired "F" ratio was significant. The results of the study showed that the anaerobic power of female kho-kho players was dramatically increased as a result of twelve weeks of aided and resisted sprint training.

A study evaluating the awareness among general population towards common medical emergencies

Background: Basic life support has been found to be lifesaving in common medical emergencies. The level of awareness about emergency care in general population and the approach of the common people with regards to common medical emergencies is an important determinant of positive outcome.Methods: This study was conducted in 445 participants randomly selected from visitors of our outpatient department, to study the awareness in general public about the medical emergencies and basic life support skills.Results:  This study was conducted in 445 participants randomly selected from visitors of our outpatient department, to study the awareness in general public about the medical emergencies and basic life support skills.Conclusions: Awareness about common medical emergencies is low in general public and there is a need to devise strategies to improve this awareness

A Unified Approach towards Describing Rapidity and Transverse Momentum Distributions in Thermal Freeze-Out Model

We have attempted to describe the rapidity and transverse momentum spectra, simultaneously, of the hadrons produced in the Ultra-relativistic Nuclear Collisions. This we have tried to achieve in a single statistical thermal freeze-out model using single set of parameters. We assume the formation of a hadronic gas in thermo-chemical equilibrium at the freeze-out. The model incorporates a longitudinal as well as a transverse hydrodynamic flow. We have also found that the role of heavier hadronic resonance decay is important in explaining the particle spectra.Comment: 22 pages, 11 figure

Non-osteopenic Bone Pathology After Allo-hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in Patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity

PURPOSE: There is a lack of data on post-HSCT non-osteopenic bone pathology specifically for children with inborn errors of immunity (IEI). We collected data on non-osteopenic bone pathology in children with IEI post-HSCT over two decades in a large tertiary pediatric immunology center. METHODS: Descriptive study with data analysis of bone pathology in allo-HSCT for IEI was performed between 1/1/2000 to 31/12/2018 including patients alive at follow-up to July 2022. Records were analyzed for bone pathology and risk factors. Exclusion criteria included isolated reduced bone density, fractures, and skeletal anomalies due to underlying IEI and short stature without other bone pathology. Bone pathologies were divided into 5 categories: bone tumors; skeletal dysplasia; avascular necrosis; evolving bone deformities; slipped upper femoral epiphysis. RESULTS: A total of 429 children received HSCT between 2000 and 2018; 340 are alive at last assessment. Non-osteopenic bone pathology was observed post-HSCT in 9.4% of patients (32/340, mean 7.8 years post-HSCT). Eleven patients (34%) had > 1 category of bone pathology. Seventeen patients (17/32; 53%) presented with bilateral bone pathology. The majority of patients received treosulfan-based conditioning (26/32; 81.2%). Totally, 65.6% (21/32) of patients had a history of prolonged steroid use (> 6 months). Pain was the presenting symptom in 66% of patients, and surgical intervention was required in 43.7%. The highest incidence of bone pathologies was seen in Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome (WAS) (n = 8/34; 23.5%) followed by hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis patients (n = 3/16; 18.8%). CONCLUSION: Non-osteopenic bone pathology in long-term survivors of allo-HSCT for IEI is not rare. Most patients did not present with complaints until at least 5 years post-HSCT highlighting the need for ongoing bone health assessment for patients with IEI. Children presenting with stunted growth and bone pathology post-HSCT should undergo skeletal survey to rule out development of post-HSCT skeletal dysplasia. Increased rates and complexity of bone pathology were seen amongst patients with Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome