Influence of music on the growth of koi carp, Cyprinus carpio (Pisces: Cyprindae)

An experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of music on the growth of Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by subjecting the fish to music. Weekly growth in weight was recorded and used to calculate the growth rate and specific growth rate. The difference in growth between the control and experiment groups of fishes was statistically tested for significance. It was observed that the growth of fish subjected to music was significantly higher

Influence of music on the growth of koi carp, Cyprinus carpio (Pisces: Cyprindae)

An experiment was carried out to investigate the influence of music on the growth of Koi Carp (Cyprinus carpio) by subjecting the fish to music. Weekly growth in weight was recorded and used to calculate the growth rate and specific growth rate. The difference in growth between the control and experiment groups of fishes was statistically tested for significance. It was observed that the growth of fish subjected to music was significantly higher.Growth rate, Audio recordings, Sound Cyprinus carpio

Biochemical changes in the skin in kwashiorkor

The total nitrogen, dermal nitrogen, and collagen nitrogen content of the skin and the amino acid pattern of the dermis were determined in the skin obtained from 10 normal children and in 19 children suffering from kwashiorkor, 7 of whom had characteristic cutaneous lesions. The skin of children with kwashiorkor had lower levels of total nitrogen, dermal nitrogen, and collagen nitrogen compared with normal children, and the reduction in all these components was of a greater magnitude in children who had cutaneous lesions. There was a significant reduction in the hydroxyproline content of the dermis in all children and a rise in the arginine and ammonia content. In the dermis of children with cutaneous lesions, hydroxyproline, tyrosine, proline, and glycine levels were lowered. These findings provide a biochemical explanation for the occurrence of cutaneous lesions in kwashiorkor

True and Pseudo Cholinesterase levels in short and long-term of pesticides exposures

The present study is aimed to study and analyze the true and pseudo Cholinesterase levels in the subjects exposed to pesticides during short term by intentional or accidental intake and long term exposure due to their occupation were studied at Department of Biochemistry, SVS medical college and hospital mahbubnagar district. Whole blood cholinesterase levels and Pseudo cholinesterase levels were estimated. 150 people were taken as controls who had no medical illness and a total number of 300 cases of pesticide poisoning were selected, aged between 20 to 55 years, which consist of 150 acute poisoning and 150 chronic poisoning subjects in Mahbubnagar district, were taken as case study, the detailed case history and the type of organophosphorus pesticide taken were recorded. Mean and standard deviation (S.D) of all variables were calculated and compared with those of controls. Statistical significance was assessed and P-value <0.05 were considered significant.           During acute poisoning the mean value of Whole blood cholinesterase/True cholinesterase (U / L) in acute poisoning cases on first day was 1.267± 0.612 on 3th day was 1.651±0.647, on 7th day was 2.221±0.684 and at the end of 6 months was 3.970±0.404.The difference between the study group and control group (4.0 ± 0.39) was found to be statistically significant in1st, 3rd, 7th day but not significant at the end of 6 months. The mean value of serum cholinesterase/pseudo cholinesterase (U/L) in acute poisoning cases on first day was 2213.05 ± 1749.81, on 3th day was 2862.3 ± 2025.6, on 7th day was 4008.4 ± 2355.9 and at the end of 6 months was 7708.34 ± 880.72.The difference between the study group and control group (7991.97 ± 1276.5) was found to be statistically significant in1st, 3rd, 7th day but not significant at the end of 6 months. During chronic poisoning (exposure) the mean value of Whole blood cholinesterase (U/L) in controls is 4.0 ± 0.39 as compared to 3.019 ± 0.848 in cases of chronic poisoning. The difference between the study group and control group was found to be statistically significant. The mean value of serum cholinesterase/pseudo cholinesterase (U/L) in controls was 7991.97 ± 1276.5 as compared to 6214 ± 1189 in cases of chronic poisoning. The difference between the study group and control group was found to be statistically significant

True and Pseudo Cholinesterase levels in short and long-term of pesticides exposures

The present study is aimed to study and analyze the true and pseudo Cholinesterase levels in the subjects exposed to pesticides during short term by intentional or accidental intake and long term exposure due to their occupation were studied at Department of Biochemistry, SVS medical college and hospital mahbubnagar district. Whole blood cholinesterase levels and Pseudo cholinesterase levels were estimated. 150 people were taken as controls who had no medical illness and a total number of 300 cases of pesticide poisoning were selected, aged between 20 to 55 years, which consist of 150 acute poisoning and 150 chronic poisoning subjects in Mahbubnagar district, were taken as case study, the detailed case history and the type of organophosphorus pesticide taken were recorded. Mean and standard deviation (S.D) of all variables were calculated and compared with those of controls. Statistical significance was assessed and P-value <0.05 were considered significant.           During acute poisoning the mean value of Whole blood cholinesterase/True cholinesterase (U / L) in acute poisoning cases on first day was 1.267± 0.612 on 3th day was 1.651±0.647, on 7th day was 2.221±0.684 and at the end of 6 months was 3.970±0.404.The difference between the study group and control group (4.0 ± 0.39) was found to be statistically significant in1st, 3rd, 7th day but not significant at the end of 6 months. The mean value of serum cholinesterase/pseudo cholinesterase (U/L) in acute poisoning cases on first day was 2213.05 ± 1749.81, on 3th day was 2862.3 ± 2025.6, on 7th day was 4008.4 ± 2355.9 and at the end of 6 months was 7708.34 ± 880.72.The difference between the study group and control group (7991.97 ± 1276.5) was found to be statistically significant in1st, 3rd, 7th day but not significant at the end of 6 months. During chronic poisoning (exposure) the mean value of Whole blood cholinesterase (U/L) in controls is 4.0 ± 0.39 as compared to 3.019 ± 0.848 in cases of chronic poisoning. The difference between the study group and control group was found to be statistically significant. The mean value of serum cholinesterase/pseudo cholinesterase (U/L) in controls was 7991.97 ± 1276.5 as compared to 6214 ± 1189 in cases of chronic poisoning. The difference between the study group and control group was found to be statistically significant

Boon of Acharya Vagbhata - The Vata Pentad

Vata is one among the Tridoshas that contributes to 80 types of Nanatmaja Vikaras. It can also leads to the manifestation of other disorders where Vata plays the role of an Anubandha Dosha. To understand the Avasthavishesha of any Vyadhi, the contribution of each Doshas should be separately identified. This is possible by knowing the Dosha Vruddhi Kshaya Lakshanas. The first step in the Chikitsa is Nidana Parivarjana. Because the Rogautpatti starts with Nidana Sevana. For this, detailed knowledge about the Prakopa Nidanas are essential. Among the Brihattrayees, Ashtanga Hrudaya of Vagbhataacharya stands unique in explaining the Vishesha Prakopa Nidanas of Panchavata in 19th chapter of Nidanasthana, Vatashonita Nidana. The knowledge about the Vishesha Prakopa Nidana of each Vata throws a clarity about the etiology and pathogenesis of all diseases, especially Vata Vyadhis. This article aims at exploring and analyzing the Vishesha Prakopa Nidanas said by Acharya Vagbhata in Ashtanga Hrudaya

An open label single arm prospective clinical study on Vatagajankusharasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in Gridhrasi (Sciatica)

Background - Low backache is the 2nd most common reason for all physician visits and it is a condition that affects as many as 80-90% of people during their life time.[1] Sciatica is a relatively common condition with a life time incidence varying from 13-40%. Gridhrasi in Ayurveda is a Rujapradhana Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi, which has similar presentation of sciatica intervenes with the functional ability of low back and lower limbs. Vata Gajankusha Rasa is a potent medicinal preparation, which in classics have mentioned can cure severe form of Gridhrasi in a week. The present study is taken up with the hypothesis that Vata Gajankusha Rasa with Manjishta Kwatha and Pippali Churna as Anupana would be effective in the management of Gridhrasi. Objective - To evaluate the effectiveness of Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana in the management of Gridhrasi (sciatica). Method - Among 40 registered patients 36 of them completed the course of treatment. They were administered with Vatagajankusha Rasa (125mg) twice daily with Pippali Churna (3grams) and Manjishta Kwatha (15ml) as Anupana before food for a period of 7 days. For stastistical analysis subjective and objective parameters were assessed by Wilcoxon signed rank and McNemar test. Result - In the parameters of Gridhrasi, the medicine was found to be statistically significant in relieving the assessment parameters like Ruk, Toda, Sthambha, Aruchi, Gourava (p<0.001). In Objective parameters like SLR and Lessagues test, significant relief was observed after statistical analysis. Conclusion - Vatagajankusha Rasa with Pippali Churna and Manjishta Kwatha as Anupana is effective in the management of symptoms of Gridhrasi

PET/MRI vs PET/CT in Head and Neck Imaging: When, Why, and How?

The increasing availability of hybrid PET/MRI systems has led to a breadth of new publications and opportunities for use of PET/MRI. While PET/CT has been a valuable tool for oncologic staging, including head and neck malignancy, there are several theoretical and practical advantages a PET/MRI system would have over PET/CT in head and neck imaging. This review article discusses the established role of PET/CT, early evidence for the role of PET/MRI, and protocol considerations for both PET/CT and PET/MRI as they apply to head and neck imaging

Prenatal Exposure of the Ovine Fetus to Androgens Sexually Differentiates the Steroid Feedback Mechanisms That Control Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone Secretion and Disrupts Ovarian Cycles

Exposure of the female sheep fetus to exogenous testosterone in early pregnancy permanently masculinizes the reproductive neuroendocrine axis. Specifically, in utero androgens given to female lambs from day 30 to 90 of a 147 day pregnancy dramatically altered the response of the gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) neuronal network in the hypothalamus to both estrogen (E) and progesterone (P) feedback. Elevated concentrations of estrogen stimulated a massive release of GnRH in gonadectomized female sheep; however, male and androgenized female lambs were unable to respond to high E concentrations by producing this preovulatory-like “surge” of GnRH. Further, the inhibitory actions of progesterone (P) were also sexually differentiated and adult males and androgenized females were much less responsive to P-negative feedback than normal ewes. The consequences of these abnormal steroid feedback mechanisms were reflected in the fact that only 72% of ovary-intact androgenized ewes exhibited normal estrous cycles in their first breeding season whereas none had a single estrous cycle during the second breeding season. In contrast, 100% of the control animals exhibited repeated reproductive cycles in both seasons. These data indicate that a relatively short exposure to male hormones during in utero life permanently alters the neural mechanisms that control reproduction and leads progressively to a state of infertility.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/44102/1/10508_2004_Article_365183.pd

Bacterial decolourization of azo dyes

Release of textile effluent into the environment is a matter of health concern. Dyes and pigments that are part of textile effluent generate hazardous wastes which are generally inorganic or organic contaminants. Among the present pollution control strategies, biodegradation of synthetic dyes by microbes is evolving as a promising approach, even more than physico-chemical methods. While both mixed cultures and pure cultures have been used to achieve efficient biodegradation, no conclusive result has been determined. This paper aims at checking the efficiency of mixed culture of sewage and pure isolates in degradation of azo dyes, both simple dyes like methyl red and methyl orange and a more complex dye like Janus green