Anthropometry and Physical Characteristics of Indian Badminton Players

Introduction: Badminton is a fast-paced racket sport characterized by high-intensity intermittent actions interspersed with rest intervals. The role of anthropometry is critical in assessing athletes since the physique, body composition, physical growth, and one’s motor development are fundamental for optimal performance. Methods: 32 badminton players' anthropometry data was collected using ISAK protocol. Fat and fat free mass percentages were calculated using existing formulas. Results: Significant differences were observed across gender in body surface area, body density, fat mass, and fat free mass values. Body surface area, body density, and fat free mass and percentages are higher in male players and fat percentage and fat mass values are higher in female players. Conclusion: The average height of Indian players is less compared to other international players, whereas the fat percentage of both male and female players is relatively higher.Introducción: El bádminton es un deporte de raqueta de ritmo rápido caracterizado por acciones intermitentes de alta intensidad intercaladas con intervalos de descanso. El papel de la antropometría es fundamental en la evaluación de los deportistas, ya que el físico, la composición corporal, el crecimiento físico y el desarrollo motor son fundamentales para un rendimiento óptimo. Métodos: Se recogieron datos antropométricos de 32 jugadores de bádminton mediante el protocolo ISAK. Los porcentajes de masa grasa y libre de grasa se calcularon utilizando fórmulas existentes. Resultados: Se observaron diferencias significativas entre géneros en los valores de superficie corporal, densidad corporal, masa grasa y masa libre de grasa. El área de superficie corporal, la densidad corporal y la masa libre de grasa y sus porcentajes son mayores en los jugadores masculinos y los valores de porcentaje y masa grasa son mayores en las jugadoras. Conclusión: La altura promedio de los jugadores indios es menor en comparación con la de otros jugadores internacionales, mientras que el porcentaje de grasa tanto de los jugadores masculinos como femeninos es relativamente mayor

The Effects of Pre-Exercise Ice-Slurry Ingestion on Thermoregulation and Exercise Performance of Highly Trained Athletes: A Scoping Review

International Journal of Exercise Science 16(2): 1398-1412, 2023. Ice-slurry prepared from plain ice, crushed ice, or sports drink has been used as a cooling strategy before exercise to regulate body temperature and improve exercise performance. However, consensus regarding the benefit is unclear. Therefore, the present review aimed to study the effects of pre-exercise ice-slurry ingestion on thermoregulation and exercise performance of highly trained athletes. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) checklist was used. The data extraction was done using the search engine Google Scholar, and digital repositories such as Cochrane, Scopus, Medline, Ebsco, Proquest and Pubmed. The keywords ‘Pre-cooling’, ‘Ice-slurry’, ‘Ice Slush’ ‘Thermoregulation’ ‘Heat Loss’ ‘Heat Stress’ ‘Body Temperature’ ‘Athletes’, ‘Sports Persons’ ‘Exercise Performance’ were used. Among the identified records (n = 151), 11 articles which met the inclusion criteria were examined. Out of the eleven studies, six studies reported a significant decrease in core/rectal/GI/skin/body temperature, and six studies reported a significant increase, or positive influence on exercise performance, and three studies both on thermoregulation and exercise performance. Ingestion of pre-exercise ice-slurry (30 min BE; -1°C to +1°C) in the dosage range of 7-14g/kg/BM has a significant beneficial effect on thermoregulation and exercise performance. Ice-slurry prepared from plain crushed ice, or sports drink, or carbohydrate and electrolyte drinks may have a similar effect on thermoregulation and exercise performance

Interprofessional Education (IPE) between Medical and Dietetics Students: Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Influencing Patient Care

Health Professions - Clinical (The Ohio State University Denman Undergraduate Research Forum)Inter-professional education (IPE) is a teaching process where students of various health professions work together and learn through engaging activities in-order to improve overall healthcare. Despite the growing need for IPE, a lack of data exists pertaining to IPE outcomes between students in domains of nutrition & medicine. The overall aim was to implement and evaluate didactic and experiential MNT for medical students (MS) and dietetic interns (DI). Medical Dietetics faculty taught key components of dietary risk assessment and MNT (specifically DASH, carbohydrate-controlled, gluten free, mineral-controlled for renal disease, and national cholesterol education program (NCEP)). Then, one DI paired with 2-6 MS and altered sample meals using evidence-based guidelines as specified in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Nutrition Care Manual. Each MS made suggestions for therapeutic alterations to meals. Each group discussed potential challenges facing patients following specific diets. Barriers and solutions for healthy eating discussed in each group included picky eaters, food insecurity, frequently eating out, cooking challenges, family dysfunctions, and food sensitivities. At end of session, Faculty debriefed the entire class with an overall discussion. Evaluations for MS included pre- and post-session 5-point Likert-surveys (least=1; most=5) rating perceived confidence & knowledge for: altering meals for MNT, suggesting healthy solutions, recognizing parameters of nutrition risk, and integrating MNT and the role of dietitians. DI gave post-session feedback to open-ended IPE questions. Analyses showed a significant change in pre and post survey scores for every question (p<0.05). MS rated the IPE session with highest marks for helpfulness of session to alter meals in accordance to MNT guidelines, address parameters to assess nutrition risk in acute care, and work alongside RDs. DI feedback underscored the role of RDs on the medical team. Future IPE work should include longitudinal assessment of impact once MS are in clinical and resident rotations.Academic Major: Medical Dietetic

Human Salmonellosis Caused by Rare Salmonella Serotypes- Report of Two Cases

Salmonellosis is a global disease caused by bacteria belonging to the genus Salmonella. It is the most important food-borne pathogen which is transmitted usually through contaminated food and water and is responsible for illnesses, hospitalisations and deaths worldwide. We present two cases of Salmonellosis caused by two unusual serotypes of Salmonella. Also, highlighted is the role of automation in bacterial identification and significance of serotyping of the bacterium

Prevalence and correlates of geriatric depression in a rural community in Kerala, India

Background: Elderly constitutes a vulnerable group for depression, as they are especially prone to suffer adverse consequences of a depressive episode and have greater rates of completed suicides. This study aims to estimate the prevalence and determinants of geriatric depression.&nbsp; Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among 250 elderlies from 1st January 2019 to 1st January 2020 in the different rural blocks of Ernakulam district, India. The multistage sampling technique and the Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-30) were used to collect the data. A score of 0 9 is considered "normal", 10 19 is labeled as "mildly depressed", and 20 30 as "severely depressed". Statistical analysis was performed using the IBM SPSS software. The Chi-square test /Fisher's exact test was used to study the association between the socio-demographic and behavioral variables with depression. Results: The mean age was 69.33 ± 7.41years and male: female ratio was 0.55: 1.The overall prevalence of depression was 52.4%. Advanced age over 70years [OR=2.04;95% CI, 1.227 – 3.394; P=0.006], female gender[OR=2.844;95% CI,1.663-4.865; P =&lt;0.001], lack of gainful employment [OR=3.504; 95% CI, 1.833–6.699; P =&lt;0.001], physical dependence [OR=0.365;95% CI,0.162–0.821; P =0.012], financial dependence [OR=0.388; 95% CI, 0.219–0.687; P =&lt;0.001], presence of medical co morbidities [OR=0.428; 95% CI, 0.212–0.866; P =0.016],poor lifestyle including the lack of regular exercise [OR =2.020; 95% CI,1.174–3.473; P =0.010], addiction to alcohol [OR=4.932;95%CI,1.600-15.208; P =0.004] and addiction to tobacco smoking [OR=2.905;95%CI,1.273-6.628; P =0.009] and poor family support [OR= 5.180;95% CI,716–15.636; P = 0.002] were found to be significantly associated with depression. Conclusion: The prevalence of depression among the elderlies was high, and hence early diagnosis and prompt treatment are essential to reduce its burden in the community

Primary Psoas Abscess in an Immunocompromised Patient Caused by Streptococcus intermedius and Escherichia coli

Psoas abscess is a rare medical disease. Streptococcus intermedius is a commensal of the mouth and the upper respiratory tract but can cause various pyogenic infections especially liver and brain abscesses but rarely muscular abscess even in an immunocompromised host. We report a case of primary psoas abscess in a HIV positive patient caused by Streptococcus intermedius along with Escherichia coli. The patient responded well to antibiotic treatment along with percutaneous abscess drainage

PbS Thin Films Using Cost Effective Chemical Method and Enhancement in its Conductance †

Abstract: In the present work the PbS thin films were coated on a glass substrate using chemical bath deposition (CBD) technique which is a scalable technique that can be employed for large area devices. PbS is a direct narrow gap semiconductor which has also been used as photo resistance, diode lasers, humidity and temperature sensors, decorative coatings and solar control coatings. At room temperature, its energy band gap is approximately 0.37-0.4 eV. The reactive substances used to obtained the PbS layers were (Pb(NO 3 ) 2 ), (NaOH), (SC(NH 2 ) 2 ) and H 2 O for different concentrations at constant room temperature. The structure was determined by X-ray diffraction studies. The thickness of these films was controlled to around 200 nm on changing the concentrations of lead nitrate and thiourea of the reaction solution. When the concentration of lead nitrate is varied from 0.15 o 0.19 M, the resistance decreased considerably which can even be measurable using multimeter. This shows that the films are not resistive. The film was found to be of p-type by hot probe method

Stem cell therapy in animal models of central nervous system (CNS) diseases: therapeutic role, challenges and perspectives

ABSTRACT Many human diseases relating to central nervous system (CNS) are mimicked in animal models to evaluate the efficacy of stem cell therapy. The therapeutic role of stem cells in animal models of CNS diseases include replacement of diseased or degenerated neuron, oligodendrocytes or astrocytes with healthy ones, secretion of neurotrophic factors and delivery of therapeutics/genes. Scaffolds can be utilized for delivering stem cells in brain. Sustained delivery of stem cells, lineage specific differentiation, and enhanced neuronal network integration are the hallmarks of scaffold mediated stem cell delivery in CNS diseases. This review discusses the therapeutic role, challenges and future perspectives of stem cell therapy in animal models of CNS diseases