Motion Correction Structured Light using Pattern Interleaving Technique

Phase Measuring Profilometry (PMP) is the most robust scanning technique for static 3D data acquisition. To make this technique robust to the target objects which are in motion during the scan interval a novel algorithm called ‘Pattern Interleaving’ is used to get a high density single scan image and making Phase Measuring Profilometry insensitive to ‘z’ motion and prevent motion banding which is predominant in 3D reconstruction when the object is in motion during the scan tim

MANAGEMENT OF DIABETES MELLITUS (TYPE 2) WITH ANTI DIABETIC AYURVEDIC MEDICINE – A CASE REPORT

Diabetes Mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by increased blood sugar level (hyperglycaemia) with or without some classical features- polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia, burning sensation etc. In Ayurveda diabetes comes under Prameha, is one of the ‘Ashtau Mahagadas’. It is a Vatik subtype of Prameha called Madhumeha. Some Madhumehahar (Anti-diabetic) Ayurvedic herbal medicines are very much effective for managing the day to day diabetic life. The present article deals with a newly diagnosed case of Type 2 DM since 3 Days. Still he was not taking any allopathy medicine. By analyzing the concept of pathogenesis of this patient it was understood that Kapha- Pittavrit -Vata Dosha is the chief vitiating factor and other factors like manifestation Meda, Kleda, Vasa, Ambu and Ojas with Dhatwagni Mandya are the co-factor for it. By considering the Nidana, Dosha and Dusya (factors and co-factor), a judicial combination of Ayurveda drugs- Jamun- Gudmar- Nagarmotha Sudarshan- Giloy- Nagkeshar- Arjun Churna was advised to take orally in morning and evening with luke warm water. At the time of consultation his FBS and PPBS was too high i.e., FBS- 366 and PPBS – 614. After taking the prescribed formulation for 3 months his sugar level came down to normal range. Now patient is under supervision of OPD AIIA at fort night interval. The prescribed combination of drugs showed better response in Type 2 DM. Assessment using major Ayurveda parameters for evaluating Roga, Agni, Deha and Chetas, Bala came down to the normal level

SKIN INFECTIONS IN DIABETES MELLITUS (DM) –A REVIEW

Diabetes Mellitus is the most common endocrine disorder and a various condition characterized by hyperglycemia as a consequence of defects in insulin secretion and variable degrees of insulin resistance. An estimated number of people with diabetes as projected to rise from 171 million in 2000 and 366 million in 2030. Skin disorders are present in 79.5% of patients with DM. Skin disorders, usually neglected and frequently under diagnosed among diabetic patients, are common complications and a broad spectrum of disorders in both type-1 and type-2 DM like- Prameha pidikas are Sharavika, Kachchapika, Jalini, Vidradhi Vinata, Alaji, Masurika, Sarshapika, Putrini and Savidarika, Dry skin, Fungal infection, Skin Tags, Ulcers, Diabetic foot etc. which can lead to major complication and revolve around multifactorical factor besides hyperglycemia and advanced glycation end products. Diabetics skin infections are correlate in the Ayurvedic literature describe of Prameha pidikas so that Prameha just described before the Kustha. Both the diseases are correlated with Kleda dusti. Therefore, the aim of this study is to perform a literature review to evaluate the various skin infections in DM patients. Ayurvedic classics as described many, Churnas, Guggulus, Gandhka yoga, Lohas, Kashayas, Leha, Ghritas Tailas, Lepas, etc. Herbal drugs -Vrana Shodhana and Ropana (Healing Agents) and Rakatmokshana for use in various Skin infections. The few of these herbal drugs have antifungal and anti bacterial action. The role of Ausadhi (Herbal Medicines), Ahara (dietary regimen) and Vihara (lifestyle) are equally or even more important to control blood sugar level as well as to prevent complications of this disease

Analysis of nutritional composition and in-vitro enzymatic digestibility of selected rice landraces of Tamil Nadu, India

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Towards resilient supply chain networks

In the past decade, events like 9/11 terror attacks, the recent financial crisis and other major crisis has proved that there is strong interaction and interdependency of a supply chain network with its external environments in various channels and thus a need to focus on building resiliency (in short, the ability of the system to recover from damage or disruption) of the entire network system. Although literature has discussed some way of improving resiliency of an individual firm which is a member of the network system, it lacked to capture a holistic view of the supply chain network. Pertaining to this observation, this work proposes to improve resiliency of a supply chain network from a system’s perspective rather concentrate on an individual firm. For this purpose, this thesis proposes a conceptual framework to promote early identification and timely information of the disruptions arising in a supply chain network and timely sharing of this information among all the members of the network. The key principle emphasized in this thesis is that recovery from an inevitable disruption has a better possibility if a member of the supply chain network has an early indication or knowledge of the upcoming disruption. A discrete event dynamic system simulation tool called Petri nets is utilized to realize the proposed conceptual framework. Furthermore, the practical benefits and implications of the proposed model and tool are demonstrated with help of two case studies. This thesis has several contributions to the field of operation management and supply chain. First, a new paradigm for supply chain management to avoid large scale failures such as financial crisis is available to the field, which may be applied by governments or regulatory bodies. Second, a new framework which allows for a quantitative analysis of failures of an entire supply chain network is available to the field, which is easy to be used. Third, a novel application of Petri nets to this new problem in supply chain management is available

Functional and radiological outcome of comminuted shaft of humerus fracture treated by dynamic compression plate

Background: Humeral shaft fractures represents between 3% and 5% of all fractures of which a certain number of patients require surgical intervention. This study aims to determine the efficacy of dynamic compression plate in the treatment of humeral shaft fractures.Methods: A prospective study was carried out over a period of 2 years in Sri Ramachandra Medical College, Chennai including 30 cases of shaft of humerus fractures treated by open reduction and internal fixation using Dynamic Compression plate among which both comminuted and segmental closed shaft of humerus fractures were included. While open fractures and ipsilateral forearm and clavicle fractures were excluded. AO classification was used to classify the fractures and the average follow up period was two years. The American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) shoulder score and Romen al series grading were used.Results: We had 93.3% excellent/good result and 6.7% poor results. In our series we had one non-union, one delayed union and one case of deep infection.Conclusions: Proper preoperative planning, minimal soft tissue dissection, strict asepsis, proper postoperative rehabilitation and patient education were essential to obtain excellent results. Early post-operative mobilization following rigid fixation of the fracture of humerus, with DCP lowered the incidence of stiffness and sudecks dystrophy

Accuracy of References in Economics Literature: A Study of Three International Journals

The investigation explores the three international level journals of Economic Subject namely Global Economic Review, International Review of Applied of Economics and International Economic Journal. 150 references were selected for the investigation and verified, and 92 errors were detected in this paper. Total 65 (54%) References were incorrect. 55% (51) minor and 45% (41) major errors were identified. A systematic policy for reference accuracy was implemented in all the three economic journals by editorial board

STUDIES ON HETEROSIS FOR YIELD IN BRINJAL (Solanum melongena. L)

Heterosis breeding is one of the most efficient tools to exploit the heterotic response for various useful traits. The Line × Tester mating design was undertaken with seven lines and three testers were evaluated along with twenty one hybrids in randomized block design to estimate the magnitude of heterosis for yield and its yield contributing characters. The best way to utilize heterosis in crop is to generate F1 hybrids having maximum heterozygocity, thereby facilitating the identification and selection of hybrid vigor. The positive significant standard heterosis for fruit yield per plant was maximum with L3 × T1 (28.94%) followed by L7 × T3 (15.73%) and L7 × T1 (15.10%) respectively. Some of the promising hybrids have showed desirable heterosis for plant height, number of fruits per plant,1000 seed weight, seedling shoot length, seedling root length and seedling dry weight

Impact of Carica papaya L. Fruit juice on plasma variables and tissue glycogen of induced hyperglycemic albino rats

It was aimed at to evaluate the activity of Carica papaya fruit juice on induced diabetic rats (Rattus norvegicus) with a view of proposing a management scheme. Animals were sacrificed after treatment with unripe and ripe papaya juice. The plasma glucose, cholesterol, protein and tissue glycogen concentrations were estimated. Feeding of papaya juice raised the levels of these parameters more than the controlled value throughout the work. The results showed that the concentrations of these parameters were significantly increased (p<0.05). The rise was more with unripe papaya when compared to ripe papaya. However, papaya intake must be with caution since its consumption increases blood glucose concentration.Keywords: Papaya, Fruit juice, Albino rats, Plasma variables, Hyperglycemia, Diabete

Antibiotic Resistance Pattern of Shigella spp. Among Gastroenteritis Patients at Tertiary Care Hospital in Pokhara, Nepal

Shigellosis, a disease caused by Shigella species. It is a major public health problem in developing nations like Nepal, where communities having poverty; poor sanitation, personal hygiene, and water supplies. The main aim of our study is to isolate and identify Shigella spp. from gastroenteritis patients and to find out its drug resistance pattern.A cross-sectional study was carried out based on routinely attending outpatients and inpatients.  A total of 225 stool samples collected from gastroenteritis patients were processed from 20 April to 24 September 2014 in Western Regional Hospital, Pokhara, Nepal. Standard microbiological procedures were followed for the isolation of Shigella spp. After that slide agglutination kit method was used for identification of Shigella spp.  Finally, Kirby-Bauer disc diffusion method was done for an antimicrobial resistance test.Of the total 225 gastroenteritis patients, 133 were detected as bacterial positive cases.  Among positive cases, Shigella spp. was identified in 10.5%.  Age wise, an infection rate of Shigella in patients <15-years old was found higher i.e. 7.3% than in patients ≥ 15 years old i.e. 4.5% with the (p = 0.432) at 95% CI. The infection rate of S. dysenteriae, S. flexneri, and S. sonnei was detected in 28.6%, 57.1%, and 14.3% respectively. For the antimicrobial test, eight types of antibiotics were used.  The most resistance pattern of isolated Shigella spp. was found in nalidixic acid, and co-trimoxazole 92.8% followed by ampicillin 64.3% and ciprofloxacin 42.8% etc.Our study reported that endemicity of Shigellosis with S. flexneri is the predominant group in gastroenteritis patients. This finding suggests that co-trimoxazole, nalidixic acid, ciprofloxacin and ampicillin should not be used experimentally as first-line drugs for shigellosis treatment