Emotional Intelligence and Its Impact Upon Learning and Teaching- A Case Study of a Teacher in Higher Education

Human beings are endowed with qualities and capabilities that make them unique in this world. Their intellectual capabilities help in solving problems, decision-making and creativity. Human beings also possess emotions that influence their well-being. According to Mayer and Salovey, Emotional Intelligence is the ability of individuals to perceive, use, understand and manage emotions. The researcher conducted a case study on a teacher of Higher Education in Lucknow, India to understand the impact of Emotional Intelligence on teaching and learning. Her Emotional Intelligence was assessed through Emotional Intelligence Scale of Hyde et al. Interaction was also done with the teacher, her students, colleagues and family. The result showed that she has high Emotional Intelligence. This is reflected in her interaction with students and colleagues. She efficiently manages intrapersonal emotions and interpersonal relationships. She ignites the desire for learning in the students; and also nurtures their Emotional Intelligence so that they are able to identify and manage their own emotions; and consequently, become prepared to face the challenges of the global world

Feto-maternal outcome in patients with HELLP and partial HELLP syndrome: a prospective 10 year study in Shri Guru Ram Rai Institute of Medical and Health Sciences, Uttarakhand, India

Background: The acronym HELLP was coined by Loise Weinstein in 1982 to describe a syndrome consisting of hemolysis (H) elevated liver enzyme (EL) and low platelets (LP). The purpose of the study was to detect and evaluate the feto maternal outcome of HELLP and partial HELLP syndrome among preeclamptic patients.Methods: Study analyzed fetal and maternal outcome in 110 patients with HELLP syndrome and 89 patients with partial HELLP Syndrome and compared with 1100 patients of preeclampsia only.Results: 1210 patients were included in this study. Out of these patients HELLP syndrome, partial help syndrome and preeclampsia were 10% and 7.3% and 82.7%. The systolic BP, gestational age at admission and at delivery, hematological and biochemical parameters, vaginal delivery and type of anesthesia were significantly different in HELLP syndrome and partial HELLP syndrome than in pre eclampsia group. There was significant difference in perinatal outcome like birth weight, IUD, neonatal death and NICU-admissions. Eclampsia was significantly increased in HELLP syndrome and partial HELLP syndrome.Conclusions: HELLP and partial HELLP syndrome must be diagnosed as soon as possible. Partial HELLP and HELLP syndrome are equally dangerous. HELLP Syndrome is severe then preeclampsia in terms of maternal and perinatal outcome

REFERENCE RANGE OF HEART RATE VARIABILITY AND VALIDATION IN SUBJECTS WITH ASYMPTOMATIC ELEVATED LIVER FUNCTION ENZYMES

The prevalence and severity of autonomic dysfunction appears to be related to the severity of liver disease (e. g. alcoholic cirrhosis) and is associated with an increase in mortality. This study aims to evaluate time domain parameters of heart rate variability in asymptomatic liver functions elevated healthy subjects and comparison of it with normal population reference range. The rationale of the study is that increasing severity of liver failure is associated with a reduction in total heart rate variability and regularity; therefore measurement of HRV offers a simple, noninvasive means of assessing the cardiovascular and autonomic effects of liver disease. The finding of the current study shows that Heart rate variability of Liver functions elevated subjects are found to be higher than the normal population reference range. The reason for finding of higher variability was that subjects included in this study had bradycardia. Bradycardia is known to lead to higher heart rate variability

Ruptured tubal pregnancy in an undiagnosed heterotopic pregnancy

Heterotopic pregnancy is rare obstetrical emergency the diagnosis of which is usually delayed. A high degree of suspicion is required to diagnose to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality. At the same time salvage of the intrauterine pregnancy can be done

ECMO: a lifesaving modality in ARDS during puerperium

Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is an uncommon condition encountered in pregnancy. The incidence of ARDS in pregnancy has been reported to be 1 in 6229 deliveries with mortality rates to range from 24% to 39% in pregnant patients. An essential component in management of ARDS involves good communication between the obstetrics team and critical care specialist and a fundamental understanding of mechanical ventilatory support. In critically ill patients where both cardiorespiratory support is required, Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) can be used to help maintain the vital functions. ECMO is a temporary cardio respiratory or respiratory support in critically ill patients who are unresponsive to conventional management.  In present case a young female with post-partum ARDS was successfully managed with extra corporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO)

Covid-19 and Tobacco Cessation:Lessons from India

OBJECTIVES: The Government of India prohibited the sale of tobacco products during the COVID-19 lockdown to prevent spread of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This study assessed the tobacco cessation behaviour and its predictors among adult tobacco users during the initial COVID-19 lockdown period in India. STUDY DESIGN: : Cross-sectional study. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with 801 adult tobacco users (both smoking and smokeless tobacco) in two urban metropolitan cities of India over a 2-month period (July–August 2020). The study assessed complete tobacco cessation and quit attempts during the lockdown period. Logistic and negative binomial regression models were used to study correlates of tobacco cessation and quit attempts, respectively. RESULTS: In total, 90 (11.3%) tobacco users reported that they had quit using tobacco after the COVID-19 lockdown period. Overall, a median of two quit attempts (interquartile range [IQR] 0–6) were made by tobacco users. Participants with good knowledge on the harmful effects of tobacco use and COVID-19 were significantly more likely to quit tobacco use (odds ratio [OR] 2.2; 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.2–4.0) and reported more quit attempts (incidence risk ratio [IRR] 5.7; 95% CI 2.8-11.8] compared with those with poor knowledge. Participants who had access to tobacco products were less likely to quit tobacco use compared with those who had no access (OR 0.3; 95% CI 0.2–0.5]. CONCLUSIONS: Access restrictions and correct knowledge on the harmful effects of tobacco use and COVID-19 can play an important role in creating a conducive environment for tobacco cessation among users

Epidemiology and Treatment Guidelines of Negative Symptoms in Schizo-phrenia in Central and Eastern Europe: A Literature Review

AIM: To gather and review data describing the epidemiology of schizophrenia and clinical guidelines for schizophrenia therapy in seven Central and Eastern European countries, with a focus on negative symptoms. Methods : A literature search was conducted which included publications from 1995 to 2012 that were indexed in key databases. Results : Reports of mean annual incidence of schizophrenia varied greatly, from 0.04 to 0.58 per 1,000 population. Lifetime prevalence varied from 0.4% to 1.4%. One study reported that at least one negative symptom was present in 57.6% of patients with schizophrenia and in 50-90% of individuals experiencing their first episode of schizophrenia. Primary negative symptoms were observed in 10-30% of patients. Mortality in patients with schizophrenia was greater than in the general population, with a standardized mortality ratio of 2.58-4.30. Reasons for higher risk of mortality in the schizophrenia population included increased suicide risk, effect of schizophrenia on lifestyle and environment, and presence of comorbidities. Clinical guidelines overall supported the use of second-generation antipsychotics in managing negative symptoms of schizophrenia, although improved therapeutic approaches are needed. Conclusion : Schizophrenia is one of the most common mental illnesses and poses a considerable burden on patients and healthcare resources alike. Negative symptoms are present in many patients and there is an unmet need to improve treatment offerings for negative symptoms beyond the use of second-generation antipsychotics and overall patient outcomes

Dissecting the Shared Genetic Architecture of Suicide Attempt, Psychiatric Disorders, and Known Risk Factors

Background Suicide is a leading cause of death worldwide, and nonfatal suicide attempts, which occur far more frequently, are a major source of disability and social and economic burden. Both have substantial genetic etiology, which is partially shared and partially distinct from that of related psychiatric disorders. Methods We conducted a genome-wide association study (GWAS) of 29,782 suicide attempt (SA) cases and 519,961 controls in the International Suicide Genetics Consortium (ISGC). The GWAS of SA was conditioned on psychiatric disorders using GWAS summary statistics via multitrait-based conditional and joint analysis, to remove genetic effects on SA mediated by psychiatric disorders. We investigated the shared and divergent genetic architectures of SA, psychiatric disorders, and other known risk factors. Results Two loci reached genome-wide significance for SA: the major histocompatibility complex and an intergenic locus on chromosome 7, the latter of which remained associated with SA after conditioning on psychiatric disorders and replicated in an independent cohort from the Million Veteran Program. This locus has been implicated in risk-taking behavior, smoking, and insomnia. SA showed strong genetic correlation with psychiatric disorders, particularly major depression, and also with smoking, pain, risk-taking behavior, sleep disturbances, lower educational attainment, reproductive traits, lower socioeconomic status, and poorer general health. After conditioning on psychiatric disorders, the genetic correlations between SA and psychiatric disorders decreased, whereas those with nonpsychiatric traits remained largely unchanged. Conclusions Our results identify a risk locus that contributes more strongly to SA than other phenotypes and suggest a shared underlying biology between SA and known risk factors that is not mediated by psychiatric disorders.Peer reviewe

Measuring progress and projecting attainment on the basis of past trends of the health-related Sustainable Development Goals in 188 countries: an analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2016

The UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are grounded in the global ambition of “leaving no one behind”. Understanding today’s gains and gaps for the health-related SDGs is essential for decision makers as they aim to improve the health of populations. As part of the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk Factors Study 2016 (GBD 2016), we measured 37 of the 50 health-related SDG indicators over the period 1990–2016 for 188 countries, and then on the basis of these past trends, we projected indicators to 2030