Cognitive Rehab Solutions: A computer-assisted cognitive training program

The purpose of this project is to offer a functionally comprehensive application, Cognitive Rehab Solutions (CRS), that is designed for neuropsychologists to deliver restorative cognitive training in areas of attention and memory of persons with brain impairment

A Meta-Analysis of Workaholism

This meta-analysis examines the relationship between workaholism and numerous work behaviors and outcomes in an attempt to derive a consensus regarding the current state of our understanding of this construct and clarify the impact that the compulsion to work may have on an individual's life. Overall, based on data from 44 studies, results suggest that there is a considerable amount of variability between workaholism and work-related outcomes. Specifically, the two most established and reputable measures of workaholism, the Work Addiction Risk Test (WART) and the Workaholism Battery (WorkBat), appear to focus on uniquely different aspects of workaholism and were subsequently found to be differentially related to various work criteria. These findings suggest that a consistent definition and operationalization of workaholism is explicitly needed before further progress can be made.  M.A

Extending the boundary method for solving human motion problems using a 3 dimensional coupled pendulum model

Mathematical modeling, an evolving area in movement analysis research, couples quantitative measures of human motion with theoretical concepts in physiology and mechanics. Literature reveals two methods to solve for human motion problems, Forward and Inverse Mechanics. In this investigation, a new approach called the Boundaty Method is adopted to solve for human motion. This approach has the advantage of being able to solve for both new motions and the net muscular joint forces required to produce those motions but only at those discrete times and body configurations that are believed to be most crucial for accomplishing the task. The method is applied to solve for the dynamic equations of motion governing a coupled double pendulum in 3 Dimensions

A cross sectional study of rate, indications and complications of primary caesarean section

Background: The indications for cesarean sections have been undergoing a gradual change over the last few decades. Besides the obstetric causes, several other medical, social, ethical, economic and medico legal factors play a role in this rising trend of cesarean section. Initially it was performed mainly for maternal interest but recently the health of the fetus has played a significant role in making the decision for a cesarean birth. This study was conducted to determine the rate, indications and complications of primary cesarean section in primi and multiparae.Methods: This was a cross sectional study carried out on primary cesarean section in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, P.D.U. Medical College and Hospital, Rajkot during one year period from April 1, 2014 to March 31, 2015. During this study, patients (booked or unbooked) attending the labour room, undergoing primary cesarean section in the department will be selected according to the inclusion criteria. Their intraoperative and postoperative complications would be noted and also maternal and fetal morbidities and complications if any. The study does not include women who had Gestational age of less than 28 weeks, who underwent cesarean section in previous pregnancy, previous uterine surgery or hysterotomy and who had multiple gestations.Results: Out of 7295 deliveries performed during one year period, overall 1349 CS were performed with an incidence of 18.5%. The frequency of primary cesarean section was higher in primipara (72.4%) than multipara (27.6%) women. Emergency cesarean section (79.3%) was performed more than elective cesarean section (20.7%) in both the study group and most of them, did not taken ANC. 28.5% of the patients were unbooked and 46.6% of the patients were referred. Illiteracy was present in 31.7% cases and 62.6% cases belonged to rural areas. Anemia, malpresentations, oligohydramnios, eclampsia and preeclampsia were more common antenatal complications in primipara patients than multipara patients, while APH was more common complication in multiparity. In unbooked patients, anemia was found more commonly. Malpresentation (34.3%) was the commonest indication for cesarean sections in both the study groups.  Intraoperative complications like extension of uterine incision, placenta praevia, PPH were found more in caesarean section done in emergency than electively and more in multipara patients. Maternal morbidity was seen in 18.5% of cases and more in multipara (25.4%) than primipara (15.9%). Abdominal distension, wound gap and fever were the common morbidities while no maternal mortality in the present study. 330 out of 685 babies were admitted in NICU and majority of them were for jaundice, preterm care and birth asphyxia. Perinatal mortality in the study was 6.6% and among them antepartum hemorrhage has the highest perinatal mortality rate. Prematurity was the most common cause of neonatal deaths.Conclusions: From this tudy, we concluded that overall CS rate is 18.5% and rate of vaginal delivery is 82.1% of the present study from 1st April 2014 to 31st March 2015. While primary cesarean section rate is 55.8%, more in primipara as compared to multipara. The malpresentation was the major indication in primary cesarean section, in both primipara and multipara women in our community, while APH is still a major problem of the multiparity. Anemia, malpresentation, eclampsia and preeclampsia were more common antenatal complications in primipara while APH was antenatal complication in multiparity. Malpresentation (34.3%) was the commonest indication for cesarean section in both the groups

A retrospective analytic study of clino-histopathological correlation of ovarian mass

Background: Ovarian tumours account for 30% of all cancers of female genital tract. The study of histology of ovarian masses therefore is of prime importance. The objective of the study was the clinical and histopathological presentation of ovarian masses.Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of 44 patients with ovarian masses from January 2014 to December 2014 at P. D. U. Medical College, Rajkot. Patients with ovarian masses who were surgically managed were included in the study. Patients with non-ovarian masses and those who were conservatively managed were excluded. The data was collected in Excel Sheet and analyzed by descriptive statistics and Chi-Square Test.Results: Incidence of Ovarian masses was 20.85 % in our Institute. Among 44 cases 54.5 % were neoplastic. Among the neoplasms 95.83% were benign and 4.16% were malignant. Mean age of presentation of benign neoplasm was 38years and that of malignant was 50 years. Incidence of non-neoplastic ovarian masses was 45.5 %. Mean age of presentation of non-neoplastic ovarian masses was 31 years. Pain in abdomen was the most common clinical presentation of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic ovarian masses. Mucinous Cystadenoma and Teratoma-Dermoid Cyst were the commonest benign tumor followed by Serous Cystadenoma.Conclusions: In our study, non-neoplastic ovarian masses presented in equal proportions as that of neoplastic ovarian masses. 31-40 years age group showed the highest propensity of occurrence of Ovarian Masses. Mucinous Cystadenoma was highly emerged most common benign Ovarian Mass in this study