Effect of Pinching and Growth Regulators on Growth, Herbage Yield, Essential Oil Content and Oil Yield of Patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli Pellet.)

An experiment was conducted to study the effect of growth regulators on plant growth, herbage yield, essential oil content and oil yield in patchouli (Pogostemon patchouli Pellet.) variety Cim-shreshta, at University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS), GKVK, Bangalore, during 2011-12. Results indicated that fresh and shade-dried herbage and essential oil yield was influenced significantly by growth regulators. It is concluded that pinching at 45 days after transplanting, followed by foliar application of benzyl adenine (300ppm), and, subsequent sprays at each harvest was more effective in increasing the yield compared to Control

The role of m-health in providing antenatal care in rural areas

Background: The maternal mortality rate is high in India and many deaths are due to preventable causes related to pregnancy. Mobile-health is an innovative strategy wherein, mobile phones are used for pregnancy tracking and giving support during the antenatal period. Aims and objectives of the study was to know the role of m-Health in providing antenatal care in rural areas.Methods: This was a prospective, comparative study carried out at Kamineni Hospital, LB Nagar, Hyderabad and the Primary Health Centres (PHC) of Uppal and Narapally, Ranga Reddy district over a period of one year nine months and consisted of 204 registered antenatal cases divided into study and control groups. Both groups received routine antenatal support and the study group, in addition received mobile health support also. Various parameters were compared in both the groups.Results: The study group had more antenatal visits, better correction of anemia, less number of patients who were lost to follow-up, and more number of Caesarean deliveries.Conclusions: Mobile health helps in pregnancy tracking and increasing the antenatal visits. It helps in timely referrals for high-risk pregnancies in remote areas and it has the potential to provide obstetric care and consultations to both low risk and at-risk women in rural areas where specialist care is not always available

Our experience with gastrointestinal stromal tumors over a period of three years from a tertiary care centre

Background: Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common mesenchymal neoplasms of the gastrointestinal tract (GIT). Stomach being the commonest site in the GIT, it can occur in the extra-intestinal areas like mesentery, retroperitoneum, omentum and prostate. Exceptionally rare in urinary bladder. Commonly present as solid tumors but cystic degeneration can occur in large tumors especially in extra intestinal regions and may be mistaken for ovarian tumors. We have studied GISTs for a period of 3 years and presenting certain rare entities we encountered. Aim of the study was to study the age and sex prevalence and relative distribution of GISTs in gastrointestinal and extra gastrointestinal (EGIST) areas in various sites, and morphological features in relation to certain rare variants.Methods: 18 surgical resected specimens of gastrointestinal and extra gastrointestinal masses received at the department of pathology, Andhra Medical College, Visakhapatnam, were studied for a period of 3 years from July 2013 to June 2016.Results: GISTs were found to be common in male patients with male to female ratio of 2:1. GISTs of Small bowel showed female predilection. 40% of EGISTs were of larger size and malignant.Conclusions: Age, sex and morphological features were consistent with literature.  Small intestine showed slightly increased prevalence when compared to stomach and large intestine. Tumor size and mitotic count were predictors of outcome. EGISTs showed higher incidence in women and pelvic GISTs have to be carefully evaluated to differentiate them from ovarian tumors

GDP-An Accountable Data Transfer Across Multiple Entities

We propose a novel answer for cross-site cold-start item suggestion, which intends to we show a nonspecific information genealogy structure GDP(Generic Data Protection) for information stream over different elements that take two trademark, main parts (i.e., proprietor and buyer). We characterize the correct security ensures required by such an information heredity system toward distinguishing proof of a liable substance, and recognize the streamlining non-denial and genuineness suppositions. We at that point create and break down a novel responsible information exchange convention between two elements inside a pernicious situation by expanding upon unmindful exchange, vigorous watermarking, and mark primitives. At long last, we play out a trial assessment to exhibit the common sense of our convention and apply our system to the vital information spillage situations of information outsourcing and interpersonal organizations

Low temperature magnetic and magnetocaloric studies in YCr0.85Mn0.15O3 ceramic

We have investigated low temperature magnetic and magnetocaloric properties of manganese (Mn) doped YCr0.85Mn0.15O3 (YCMO) polycrystalline compound, synthesized via solid state reaction route. The lattice volume was found to increase in comparison to that of pristine YCrO3 (YCO) compound. On the other hand, the paramagnetic-antiferromagnetic Néel temperature (TN ∼ 132 K) was found to be lower than that for YCO ceramic. On cooling below TN, under field cooled (FC) mode with an applied magnetic field of 0.02 T, magnetization flipped the polarity from positive to negative at Tcomp = 62 K. Furthermore, the magnetization switching temperature, defined as compensation temperature, exhibited field dependency and decreased with increasing field. Besides, the magnetization reversal phenomenon disappeared under higher applied magnetic field values. For the first time, the magnetocaloric effect for this compound was measured near 36 K through the parameters like magnetic entropy change (−ΔS) = ∼0.186 J kg−1 K−1 and the relative cooling power (RCP) ∼ 6.65 J kg−1, under an applied field of 5 T.publishe

Psammomatous ossifying fibroma of frontal sinus: a case report with review of literature

Psammomatoid Ossifying Fibroma (POF) is a rare, slowly progressive benign tumor of the extragnathic craniofacial bones representing a subgroup of related fibro-osseous lesions with a tendency towards locally aggressive behaviour unique to the nasal cavity, paranasal sinuses, orbit and is often misdiagnosed. Histologically they are benign, but clinically they are locally aggressive. We report a case of a 17 year-old boy who presented with psammamatous ossifying fibroma of the frontal sinus. The location of this tumor made this case unusual

Intercropping of medicinal and aromatic plants in coconut gardens

A field study was conducted at Horticulture Research Station, Arsikere, Karnataka during 2006-07 to 2008-09 to identify suitable medicinal and aromatic plants for intercropping in coconut gardens of maidan tract of Karnataka. The experiment consisted of 14 medicinal and aromatic crops viz., Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata), Makoi (Solanum nigrum), Coleus (Coleus forskohlii), Garden rue (Ruta graveolens), Lepidium (Lepidium sativum), Tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), Arrow root (Maranta arundinaceae), Kacholam (Kaemferia galanga), Cowhage (Mucuna pruriens), Roselle (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Ambrette (Abelmoschus moschatus), Citronella (Cymbopogon winteranus), Lemon grass (Cymbopogon flexuosus) and Vetiver grass (Vetiveria zizanoides). The yield of all the medicinal and aromatic crops grown as intercrop in coconut garden were reduced compared to their sole crop yields. The reduction in yield was less in lemon grass (6.4 %), tulsi (23.5 %), arrow root (23.9 %), vetiver grass (25.1 %), kalmegh (25.7 %), makoi (29.1 %), citronella (30.2 %) and garden rue (30.5 %). The nut yield of coconut was improved with intercropping of medicinal and aromatic crops. The andrographolide content in kalmegh (4.40 to 3.20 %), rutin alkaloids in garden rue (1.68 to 1.40 %) and oil content in lepidium (19.60 to 17.23 %) were significantly reduced when grown as intercrops in coconut garden as compared to sole crop. However, the forskohlin content in coleus (0.43 to 0.61 %) and essential oil content in ambrette (0.24 to 0.29 %) were significantly increased by intercropping. In other medicinal and aromatic crops, the quality parameters were not significantly influenced by intercropping. The intercropping system of growing lemon grass under coconut recorded the highest net income (Rs. 91,561/ha) and B:C ratio (2.89) followed by garden rue (Rs. 81,865/ha and 2.79), tulsi (Rs. 77,472/ha and 2.71), kalmegh (Rs. 75,163/ha and 2.56), arrow root (Rs. 72,211/ha and 2.28) and makoi (Rs. 67,058/ha and 2.68). Hence, intercropping of lemon grass, garden rue, tulsi, kalmegh, arrow root and makoi with coconut can be recommended for maidan tract of Karnataka

Study of conjunctival impression cytology in assessing goblet cell density in dry eyes

Background: Dry eye is a chronic multi-factorial condition characterized by disturbances in the tear film and ocular surface with a decrease in goblet cells which can be assessed by conjunctival impression cytology (CIC) which is as effective as biopsy for diagnostic purposes. It helps establish not only the diagnosis of dry eye but also aids in grading the severity. This is a highly sensitive method to detect pathological changes in the conjunctival surface and confirm the clinical diagnosis. The aim of the study was to determine the goblet cell density by impression cytology, grading the severity of dry eyes and comparing the study with other studies.Methods: Study was conducted for a period of 2 yrs from August 2011 to July 2013 in 80 patients above 20 yrs age with clinically established diagnosis of dry eye who were subjected to conjunctival imprint cytology and stained with PAS to estimate he goblet cell density.Results: Out of the 80 cases of dry eye studied 45 were females and 35 were males with a female to male ratio of 1.28: 1 with a slight female preponderance. Age of the patients ranged from 21yrso 73 yrs. CIC showed positivity in 43 cases (53.75%) and negative in 37 cases (46.25%). 39 cases (90.70%) of positive CIC were above the age of 40 years.Conclusions: Dry eyes were found to be more common in age group above 40yrs with slight female preponderance. CIC showed decreased goblet cell density with increasing age in clinically diagnosed dry eyes

Study of sickle cell anaemia with clinical and hematological correlation

Background: Sickle cell anaemia is a hemoglobinopathy with the production of abnormal hemoglobin, HbS which when exposed to hypoxemia produces sickling of RBC. Severity of the disease depends on the percentage of HbS. Rise in the levels of Hb F is associated with less intense clinical course. Drugs targeted at increasing levels of HbF have prognostic significance. The aim of the study is to analyse the age, sex distribution, clinical, hematological and electrophoretic appearances and to compare with other studies.Methods: 300 sickle cell positive patients, both male and females who attended OPD were studied with all the clinical findings  and hematological parameters. 52 cases were subjected to electrophoresis.Results: Males were 154 and females were 146. Degree of anaemia was severe in females when compared to males. Of 52 cases subjected for electrophoresis 36 were homozygous, 15 were heterozygous and 1 case Sickle thalassemia. 7 cases showed HbF above 5%.Conclusions: Most of the patients were under 40 yrs suggesting decreased survival after that age.  An increased level of HbF was associated with better prognosis suggesting the need to target at drugs which increase HbF

Structural, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of SmCrO3 chromites: influence of Gd and Mn co-doping

Impact of co-doping of Gadolinium (Gd) and Manganese (Mn) ions on the structural, electrical, optical and magnetic properties of SmCrO3 (SCO) orthochromite compound has been systematically investigated for the first time. The lattice volume expanded with only Mn substitution whereas it shrinks in the co-doped compounds. The tolerance factor decreased while the orthorhombic distortion was found to increase with co-doping. Tilt angle, θ[101] (ο) increased in the co-doped compounds. On the contrary, ∅[010] (ο) initially decreased and then increased. The increased orthorhombic distortion with co-doping also influenced the Raman modes. The electrical resistivity got enhanced in the co-doped samples and its behavior was explained based on Mott's variable range hopping model. Hopping energy and mean hopping distance have also been estimated for the co-doped compounds. The optical bandgap of pristine SCO compound was observed to vary with co-doping, signifying the potential applications of these compounds as photocatalyst. Two compensation temperatures (defined as a temperature where the magnetization changes polarity) were noticed in co-doped compounds. The magnetization reversal was observed in all the co-doped compounds under lower applied magnetic field. The low temperature magnetocaloric effect got enhanced significantly with increasing co-doping content implying the usefulness of these compounds as low temperature refrigerant materials.publishe