Analysis of Milk Adulteration Using MID-IR Spectroscopy

A straightforward and quick technique for discovery and measurement of milk corruption has been created utilizing mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometers. Milk samples was purchased from local supermarkets and spiked with tap water, hydrogen peroxide, glucose, urea and formaldehyde in different concentrations in milk. Spectral data was collected using mid-infrared (MIR) spectrometers. Partial least-square regression (PLSR) has been used to estimate adulteration level and results showed high coefficients of determination (R2) and standard error of predication (SEP). The use of Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy coupled with chemo metric techniques to differentiate of milk adulteration. These results proved that FTIR spectroscopy in combination with multivariate calibration can be used for the detection of milk adulteration. The proposed technique is quick, non-dangerous, straightforward and simple to utilize

Acute eosinophilic pneumonia following recent cigarette smoking

AbstractIn this report we describe the case of an 18 year old female who presented with fever, shortness of breath, and chest pain. Chest X-ray revealed diffuse bilateral infiltrates and eosinophilia was reported from her broncholaveolar lavage (BAL) fluid. She started smoking 3 weeks prior to the onset of symptoms and based on her clinical presentation, BAL findings and dramatic improvement, acute eosinophilic pneumonia (AEP) was diagnosed

Impact of uncontrolled diabetes on oral disease progression and healing

The two most prominent chronic diseases affecting people today, diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease, astonishingly, have a lot in common. Periodontitis is more common in persons with uncontrolled diabetes, according to epidemiologic data. The term "periodontitis" refers to a set of conditions that affect the alveolar bone, gingiva, root cementum, and periodontal ligament, which together make up the tooth's supporting structure. Gingivitis and periodontitis, the two most prevalent types of periodontal disorders, are defined by a host response cascade that is triggered by the presence of bacteria and results in periodontal tissue damage. Several shared predisposing variables of a genetic, microbiological, and lifestyle origin as well as the production of advanced glycation end products as a result of hyperglycaemia are thought to be the mechanisms behind the connections between diabetes mellitus and periodontal disease. Uncontrolled diabetes and the accompanying hyperglycaemia are known to have a role in the development and progression of oral disorders. Diabetes also affects normal tissue reparative responses inside the oral cavity, which can hamper healing and result in clinical problems

Antibacterial activity of leaf extracts of some selected traditional medicinal plants of Uttarakhand, North East India

Screenings of methanolic leaf extracts of nine medicinal plants (Cotinus coggygria, Adhatoda vesica, Argemone mexicana, Zanthoxylum armatum, Berberis asiatica, Corissa opaca, Euphorbia hirta, Cassio fistula and Ricinus communis), belonging to selected areas of Uttarakhand, were tested against seven bacterial strains (Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, Enterobactor aerogenes, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus vulgaris and Pseudomonas aeruginosa) by disc diffusion method. Leaf extracts of R. communis, B. asiatica and C. opaca showed high (13 – 23) effect on all the bacterial strains while E. hirta, Z. armatum and A. vesica exhibits minimum (6 – 15) effects. Remaining leaf extracts of plants were found moderately (10 - 19) effective

Cross-sectional study of effect of adiposity and hypertensive states on airway dynamics

Background: Adiposity and hypertensive states are major burden for community. It causes many health-related issues, including problems related to respiratory system. It is proposed that pulmonary functions can be affected in obese hypertensive and obese normotensive adults compared to non-obese normotensive adults. The objective of the study was to find out the effect of adiposity and hypertensive states on the airway dynamics.Methods: About 30 male obese normotensives and 30 male obese hypertensive subjects were selected as study participants. 30 age-controlled non-obese, normotensive males were selected as controls. All participants were in the age group of 40 to 60 years. The pulmonary functions measured were FVC, FEV1, FEV1% and PEFR. All the participants performed 3 attempts of spirometry and maximum among the three recordings were used for analysis. ANOVA followed by Post hoc analysis to find out any significant differences between these groups. Spearman’s rank correlation was used.Results: There was a statistically significant differences in BMI between the group I and group II and III. There was a significant difference in SBP and DBP between obese normotensive (group II) and obese hypertensive (group III) subjects. There were significant decline in % predicted values of PFT parameters, on comparing obese normotensive and obese hypertensive when compared to non-obese normotensive participants. There were statistically significant negative correlations between age and FEV1 as well as BMI and PEFR.Conclusions: There was a significant decrease the pulmonary functions in obese normotensive and obese hypertensive adults in comparison to non-obese normotensive adults. It can be concluded that body weight and adiposity as well as high blood pressure creates deleterious effect on airway dynamics

A Doctor’s Training in COVID Era

Doctors have severely been impacted by COVID19 not only by overburden but also by a shift in training programmes. With objective to identify the impact of COVID19 on the present training programme of doctors and delineate the possible future impact and find ways to reduce it, a literature review was carried on. Various impacts and adaptations were found. These could be different for different individuals, specialities, and regions based on available resources and the direct impact of COVID19. Although long-term effects are yet to be seen, it has raised several brows, especially questioning the traditional way of training and competency of individuals trained in specialities. We recommend a hybrid model—a mixture of virtual and real training and assessment—for medical education even in the post-COVID era to reap the benefits of both

The impact of postural defect on respiratory impairment in collegiate students: A narrative review

Collegiate children are in the stage where quite intense and rapid growth and alterations are occurring in their physical being, which is why it is of critical importance that postural defect, and their importance is introduced to them and changes are made to improve and elevate the current situation. Since collegiate students spend the majority of their time in stationary positions and minimal physically straining activities such as sitting in classes or library or gaming on chairs etc. Such dormancy and wrong posture lead to the rise of several issues & illnesses not only physical but also mental. Respiratory impairment is of quite severe and detrimental nature and ironically is least talked and referenced about. The author pointing and concludes through a thorough review of literature that establishes a crystal-clear connection and how postural defect has a derogatory defect on respiratory impairment. There is a severe need for a brief yet thorough education on the development of proper postural habits at the college level to avoid such impairment and spread much-required awareness