Relationship between organizational politics, emotional intelligence and career success

Career is a great concern of any individual in the prevailing competitive scenario. An employee irrespective of any industry is involved in several behavioural aftermath in the emotional survival in the chosen career. It has been strongly agreed and proved by researchers that Employees‘ perception of organizational politics influences career success. This is due to several aspects not limited to job dissatisfaction, turnover intention, job burnout and job anxiety Recent literature since 1990 signifies the role of emotions in influencing career success of an employee. The study proposed to explore the relationship between organizational politics, emotional intelligence and career success. It was found from the study that balancing emotions intelligently helps in career success in addition to coping with organizational politics

Dietary intervention in Prameha (Diabetes mellitus)

Prameha (Diabetes mellitus) is a disease known to the medical world since time immemorial. Its incidence is, however, much higher at present than ever in the past. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder reflecting abnormality of urine such person passes urine in large quantities, many times during day and night. Nidanas (causative factors) for Prameha are excessive use of curd, meat soup of domestic, aquatic, marshy animals, milk, new cereals and drinks, jaggery products, Kaphakara Aahara and sedentary lifestyle. Due to these Nidanas, Tri Doshas get aggravated specially Kledaka Kapha in liquid form affects Meda, Mamsa Dhatus and Kledatva. Excess of Kleda formed in the body which leads to Jaataragni Mandya (digestive fire) and Dhatvaagni Mandya (tissue fire). Naturally tissues lose their tone, later on Ojus, Basti also get vitiated and produces Prameha. To prevent and to control Prameha proper dietary plan is necessary. In Ayurveda gives utmost importance for diet especially in Prameha such as Kangu, Yava, Shyamaka, Godhuma, Purana Shali, Kulatta, Mudga, Chanaka, Adhaki, Vaatyamanda, Shobhanjana etc

Dietary intervention in Sthoulya (obesity)

Sthoulya (Obesity) is the most prevalent form of malnutrition. As a chronic disease, prevalent in both developed and developing countries and affecting children as well as adults, it is one of the most significant contributors to ill health.  Ayurveda which is not only a science of medicine but a way of life. It advocating prevention of disease as its primary aim and following holistic approach in dealing with diseases. Acharya Charaka has described Sthoulya under Asta Ninditha Purusha (Eight undesirable constitution) based on their ugly appearance, victims to public abuse and unmanageable health condition. In Sthoulya there is excessive increase in Mamsa (flesh) and Meda (fat) Dhatu with pendulous movement of buttock, abdomen and breast, strength is rendered disproportionate with physical growth. Sthoulya is one among Kapha Pradhana Vyadhi (predominant disease) involving Kapha and Medas as main Dosa and Dusya in the Samprapthi (pathogenesis). Sthoulya is root cause for many killer diseases like Diabetes, Hypertension and heart diseases. To manage Sthoulya there is a need for proper dietary planning. Dietary foods having the property of Guru (heavy) and Atarpana (non-nourishing) must be followed like Yava (Barley), Mudga (Green gram), Kulatta (Horse gram), Adhaki (pigeon pea). Hence here an effort is made to manage Sthoulya through Ayurvedic diet

Introduction to Analyzing and Evaluating Medical Terminology

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Isolation Identification and In Vitro Antifungal Susceptibility of Dermatophytes

INTRODUCTION: Fungi are eukaryotic organisms, which multiply sexually and asexually by the production of spores. Medical interest in fungi has increased as more and more fungi are associated with pathogenic infections. Medical mycology is the study of epidemiology, ecology, pathogenesis, diagnosis and therapeutic modalities of fungal infections in human beings1. The incidence and prevalence of fungal infections is increasing in both developed and developing countries due to underlying predisposing factors such as immunocompromised situations, use of corticosteroids, immunosuppressive agents, anticancer drugs, HIV-positivity, etc1. The fungi can cause a wide variety of superficial and systemic infections. Superficial fungal skin infections are more common in the hot and humid climate in the tropical and subtropical countries like India. AIM OF THE STUDY: To study the prevalence and antifungal susceptibility pattern of dermatophytes isolated from clinical samples in Coimbatore. OBJECTIVES: 1. Identification and characterization of different species of dermatophytes from 300 clinically defined cases of ring worm infections based upon their morphological features studied by microscopic, culture and biochemical techniques. 2. Comparison of Sabouraud dextrose agar and Dermatophyte test medium for the primary isolation of dermatophytes from the clinical samples. 3. Performance of in vitro antifungal susceptibility using broth micro-dilution method (CLSI M38-A2) and determination of the MIC range of the clinically isolated dermatophytes. SUMMARY: 1. A total of 300 patients with suspected dermatophytosis were studied. 2. Skin, nail and hair samples from the above patients were collected under sterile precautions. 3. Microscopic examination (KOH mount) of the samples from these patients showed the presence of hyphal elements in 103 (34.33%). 4. All the samples were simultaneously inoculated in Sabouraud dextrose agar(SDA) and Dermatophyte test medium(DTM). Fungal growth was observed in 147 (49%) of the samples with 129 (43%) of them being dermatophytes and remaining 18(6%) were non-dermatophytic fungi. There was no statistically significant difference between the two medium (p< 0.01) in primary isolation of dermatophytes. 5. Clinically 39 (43.33%) cases of tinea corporis, 22 (24.44%) of tinea cruris, 12 (13.33%) of tinea pedis, 7 (7.77%) of tinea manum, 7(7.77%) of tinea capitis, and 3 (3.33%) of tinea facium were positive for dermatophytes. Similarly, 33(11%) nail samples and 6 (2%) of hair samples also showed dermatophytic growth. 6. Trichophyton mentagrophtes (38.75%) was the predominant fungi isolated followed by Trichophyton rubrum (27.13%). 7. One case of tinea corporis caused by Trichophyton kanei, an anthrophophilic species was reported in our study. There were no reports of isolation of this fungus in India earlier. 8. All the dermatophytes isolated in our study were subjected to antifungal susceptibility testing by broth micro dilution method proposed by Clinical Laboratory Standard Institute (CLSI M-38 A2. 2008). 9. Trichophyton mentagrophytes ATCC MYA-4439 was used as control in our study. 10. The antifungal agents used in the study were Amphotericin B (Himedia), Fluconazole (Himedia), Ketoconazole (Himedia), Ciclopirox (Sigma Aldrich), Terbinafine (Sigma Aldrich) and Griseofulvin (Sigma Aldrich). 11. The MIC for Trichophyton mentagrophytes in our study were as follows: Amphotericin B 0.5 – 8 µg/ml, Fluconazole 1 – 8 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.0313-1µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.125-2µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.001-0.008µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.25-0.5µg/ml. 12. Incase of Trichophyton rubrum, the MIC values were: Amphotericin B 2 – 8 µg/ml, Fluconazole 0.125 – 2 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.25 -1µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.125-2µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.001-0.008µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.25-0.5µg/ml. 13. For Trichophyton tonsurans the MIC values were Amphotericin B 1 – 8 µg/ml, Fluconazole 1 – 4 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.313 - 0.25 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 1-2µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.001-0.004 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.125-0.5µg/ml. 14. For Trichophyton ajelloi the MIC values were Amphotericin B 4 µg/ml, Fluconazole 1 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 1 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.5 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.002 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.5µg/ml. 15. For Trichophyton violaceum the MIC values were Amphotericin B 2 - 4 µg/ml, Fluconazole 0.25 – 0.5 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.5 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 1 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.004 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.25 – 1 µg/ml. 16. For Trichophyton equinum the MIC values were Amphotericin B 4 – 8 µg/ml, Fluconazole 2 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.25 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.5 -1µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.004µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.25µg/ml. 17. For Trichophyton meginii the MIC values were Amphotericin B 4 – 8 µg/ml, Fluconazole 0.25 – 0.5µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.25 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 2 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.004µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.25µg/ml. 18. For Trichophyton kanei the MIC values were Amphotericin B 4µg/ml, Fluconazole 4 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.5 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 1 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.004 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.5 µg/ml. 19. For Microsporum gypseum the MIC values were Amphotericin B 0.5 -2 µg/ml, Fluconazole 2 - 4 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 0.25 - 0.5 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.125 - 1 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.004 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.125 - 0.5 µg/ml. 20. For Microsporum ferrugineum the MIC values were Amphotericin B 4 µg/ml, Fluconazole 8 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 1 µg/ml, Ciclopirox 2 µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.5 µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.008 µg/ml. 21. For Epidermophyton flocossum the MIC values were Amphotericin B 2 - 4 µg/ml, Fluconazole 1 - 2 µg/ml, Ketoconazole 1 - 2µg/ml, Ciclopirox 0.25 – 0.5µg/ml, Terbinafine 0.001 – 0.004µg/ml and Griseofulvin 0.5 - 1 µg/ml. 22. None of the isolates have showed abnormal MIC range (except for Amphotericin B) when compared to MIC of standard strain reported in literature. This suggests that all are susceptible to the antifungals used. However future studies are required to evaluate the effect of drugs upon clinical response