The Effects of Halo Reduction Training on Individuals Varying in Cognitive Complexity

The effects of training in halo reduction on cognitively complex and noncomplex individuals were studied. Three main hypotheses were tested: 1) There would be a significant negative relationship between cognitive complexity and halo. 2) Training would significantly reduce halo. 3) Training would significantly reduce the amount of halo in the ratings of cognitively noncomplex individuals, but not in the ratings of complex individuals. Forty undergraduate students were given a cognitive complexity test, and high and low complexity groups were identified. Subjects were randomly assigned to either the Training or the No-Training condition. The training groups participated in a lecture-discussion session aimed at rating improvement. The No-Training groups worked on a Sentence-Completion exercise. All subjects viewed a videotaped discussion and rated two discussion participants. The relationship between halo and complexity was not significant for either of the rates; however, for one rate, the results were in the expected negative direction (the product moment correlation coefficient between the rating variance and complexity was .3987, .0

Wearable Device for Prognosis of Diabetic Autonomic Neuropathy

A Pupillometer is designed, which comprises of a spectacle mounted Pi-NOIR Infrared Camera system to detect pupil dilation, constriction and saccades of the eyes of the patient. These parameters will be tracked using IR Illuminators mounted on spectacle frame that will be interfaced to a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B Development board. The Raspberry Pi 2 Model B will be programmed to map the visual acuity parameters. To achieve constriction and dilation, a bright LEDs will be Turned ON and OFF respectively, at rapid rate, while the tracking is going on. The saccade velocity assessment is done by showing a rapidly moving pattern between 2 points. Thus, by obtaining these ranges for the patient and comparing them with a pre- calibrated diabetes proneness scale, the patient’s proneness to diabetes and also an accurate measure of his/her Visual Acuity will be obtained. A standard deviation of plus or minus five percent with respect to the database values of normal and diabetic patients is mapped and the proneness to Type 2 Diabetes will be evaluated. This Project is a preventive diagnostics, cost effective and a prick free modality for early diagnosis of Type 2 Diabetes

Profile of adverse events in plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis donors in a tertiary care hospital of North India

Background: Apheresis procedures are usually well tolerated. Adverse events (AEs) associated with the use of cell separators can be due to delivery of the anticoagulant, vasovagal, allergy, venous access or machines malfunction. Aim was to study the profile of adverse events of plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis donors. Methods: Plateletpheresis and plasmapheresis procedures enrolled for donors during 2017-2018 were done after taking informed and written consent by using Trima Accel and MCS+cell separator. Donor related AEs were categorised according to severity, site and etiology. Non-donor related (NDR) AEs were kit, technique, or equipment related. Results: 2859 procedures were done, 2836 (99.19%) plateletpheresis and 23 (0.8%) plasmapheresis. All 145 (5.07%) AEs were seen in plateletpheresis. Majority of AEs, 130 (4.54%) were DR. 15 (0.52%) were NDR. Commonest DR AEs was citrate related (CR) 76 (2.6%), followed by vasovagal reaction (VVR) in 31 (1.08%) and vascular injury in 23 (0.8%). Majority of the AEs were mild in 124 (4.33%), only 6 (0.20%) were moderate. 107 (3.74%) AEs were (VI) systemic, while 23 (0.80%) were local. In local AEs, hematomas were more common. First time donors had more AEs, 62/1234 (5.02%) as compared to the repeat donors 68/1625 (4.18%). CR AEs were more in repeat donors, 46 (2.8%) as compared to first time donors, 30 (2.43%). VVRs and VIs were more in first time as compared to the repeat donors. NDR AEs were 15 (0.52%). Conclusions: Donor vigilance, trained technical personnel and specialists’ supervision are vital for donor safety hence affecting apheresis donor pool

Successful removal of 34 fibroids in uterus-preserving myomectomy: a case report

When uterine preservation is of the essence, myomectomy is the preferred standard of surgical care for removal of myomas, the commonest tumors of the female genital tract. This case report describes the evaluation and treatment of a 42-year-old female with a multi-fibroid uterus, who desired uterine preservation in order to conceive. Diagnostic hystero-laparoscopy with myomectomy resulted in the removal of 34 leiomyomas of varying sizes from different locations within the uterus. Our case study is of particular importance as it emphasizes that effective removal of even a large number of multiple fibroids is attainable in rural, low-resource settings by strict adherence to the established myomectomy protocol and the achievement of as bloodless an operative field as possible using various available techniques

Protection against Radiation Induced Performance Decrement in Mice

Recognising that there is lack of information on the effects of low-level ionizing radiations and the modifying role of radioprotectors, an attempt has been made in this study to explore the relationship between impairment of spatial learning and low level of radiation exposure. A radial arm maze was utilised to evaluate radiation-induced behavioural alterations and performance decrement in mice. Immediately after whole body exposure to gamma radiation (absorbed dose, I Gy) significant perturbations in the learned behaviour of the animals were observed. The regular control movement became irregular and the food consumption time was reduced appreciably (40 %). Recovery took place in four days. If diltiazem (7 mg/kg b.w.), a Ca/sup 2+/ channel blocker and a radioprotector, was administered i.p. 20-30 min prior to irradiation, radiation-induced behavioural abnormalities were reduced. Mechanisms underlying protection by diltiazem against radiation-induced performance decrement observed in the present study need to be investigated

A Review Paper on an Approach to Track the Driver Gaze and Eyes of the Road System to Avoid the Accidents

Driver distraction is one of the main causes of Accidents. In our countries observing the driver?s expression of movement contributes the basis of an automobiles safety systems which help to reduce the accidents .the aim of this system is to prevent or track the Drowsiness, Image Acquisition, facial feature attraction . so by using of SIFT Algorithm .It decrease the accidents.In standardization to achieve the better sharpness in face tracking we proposed the new method which is combination of tracking and detection system has following methods or techniques ;image acquisition, facial feature detection and tracking and gaze estimation, EOR system based and this system is worked in real time i.e. during day and night. The performance of the system in a real car in environment practically we perform under a large variety of facial expression and individual. This system is does not requires manual and its work in real time i.e during day and night

Effect of Microwaves on the pH and °Brix value of Cranberry, Grape, Blackberry and Lemon

The microwaves find the potential capability in variety of applications, however the effects ofmicrowaves on the materials plays an important role. It is often discussed about the adverse effects ofmicrowaves on the fruits however this can be verified by considering two characteristics of fruits such as °Brixand pH value.This paper focuses on the effect of microwaves exposure on some fruits. It aims to explain theeffect of microwave heating on °Brix and pH value of the Cranberry, Grape, Blackberry and Lemon fruits.Two basic sections are considered here, one without exposure and other with exposure to microwaves.°Brixand pH values of Cranberry, Grape, Blackberry and Lemon are measured before exposure to microwaves.Brix measurement is done by the Aichose Refractometer &pH value is measured by AMT28F pH meter.Thechange in pH and °Brix value was noted for Cranberry, Grape, Blackberry and Lemon after exposure tomicrowaves for given time intervals of 5, 10, 15 and 20 seconds of heating at 700 W power. With graphicalanalysis, USDAstandards(United States Department of Agriculture) are utilized to validate the results.The°Brix and pH values for all fruits have shown the variation when exposed to microwaveshowever the °Brixand pH value were lying in the permissible limits referred by USDA standards after exposure to themicrowaves

Intrathecal clonidine for post-operative pain relief in lower abdominal surgeries

Background: Spinal anaesthesia is preferred method for surgeries of lower half of the body due to its efficacy, rapidity, minimal side effects. Generally bupivacaine is given as an spinal anaesthetic agent because of its  analgesic effect in the initial postoperative period. For additional analgesic effect particularly for lower limb surgeries now-a-days it is recommended to add an adjuvant inj.clonidine. Hence the present study is aimed to compare the effects of combination of clonidine with bupivacaine and bupivacaine alone.   Methods: The study  was prospective, randomized, double blinded and controlled study. 90 indoor patients between age group of 18-70 years of either sex of ASA physical status I/II who were to undergo lower abdominal surgeries including gynaecological, orthopaedic and surgical were selected for the study. Parameters like post operative analgesic effects, onset, peak level and two segment regression of sensory block and onset, peak and recovery of motor block, time of rescue analgesia and  various side effects were assessed on administration of clonidine at a dose 60 mcg intrathecally and 75 mcg of bupivacaine and comparing the same with bupivacaine hydrochloride alone.Results: Of 90 patients, the mean age group of the patients was 34, mean weight was 56 kgs and average height was 106 cm. The number of males was 63 and females were 27. Patients receiving bupivacaine 0.5% and different doses of clonidine 60 mcg and 75 mcg (group B and group C) respectively produced significant sensory and motor blockade, increases in time of rescue analgesic with lesser side effects compared to bupivacaine alone receiving group. When compared group B and group C, group receiving highest dose of clonidine produced good results compared to group B.Conclusions: It is concluded that patients receiving bupavacaine with clonidine at different doses produced significant anaesthetic, analgesic effect and lesser side effects compared to bupavacaine alone receiving group

Physiological and biochemical response to higher temperature stress in hot pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

The present study was conducted to evaluate the physiological and biochemical changes in some thermotolerant and thermosensitive chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes. Fourteen chilli genotypes (SL 461, PP 404, DL 161, MS 341, VR 521, PB 405, PS 403, SD 463, FL 201, AC 102, S 343, SL 462 and SL 464 along with sensitive check [Royal Wonder of bell pepper] were evaluated for heat tolerance. The observations on morpho-physiological and biochemical parameters were recorded at 45, 65, 85 and 105 days after transplanting (DAT) (high temperature period). On the basis of our studies, genotypes S 343, AC 102 and FL 201 were found to be relatively thermotolerant. However, high temperature markedly decreased the photosynthetic activity of chilli plants by decreasing the photosynthetic pigments in leaf chloroplasts of all the genotypes. The levels of ascorbic acid, total soluble sugars and total phenols increased in the leaves of all the genotypes with the maturity of the crop. Electrolyte leakage and proline content also increased with rise in temperature. Genotypes AC 102 and S 343 were able to accumulate the maximum ascorbic acid, proline, total soluble sugars and total phenols under heat stress conditions. Decrease in fruit set percent led to reduction in the total yield per plant. Maximum yield was observed in genotype S 343 followed by FL 201