- S. Swathi
- K. Kousalya
- M. C. Ramadevi
- S. Seetha
- Dipankar Bhattacharya
- B. T. Ravishankar
- N. Sitaramamurthy
- G. Meena
- M. Ramakrishna Sharma
- Ravi Kulkarni
- V. Chandra Babu
- Kumar
- Brajpal Singh
- Anand Jain
- Reena Yadav
- B. N. Ashoka
- Anil Agarwal
- K. Balaji
- Manoj Kumar
- Prashanth Kulshresta
- Pankaj Agarwal
- Mathew Sebastian
- V. Radhakrishna
- A. Tyagi
- S. Narendranath
- Koushal Vadodariya
- G. Balaji
- Neeraj Satya
- Akash Shetty
- H. N. Suresha Kumar
- Netra S. Pillai
- S. Tadepalli
- Venkata Raghavendra
- P. Sreekumar
- N. Valarmathi
- Sreedevi Dharman
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Vaishali, S.
- A Prospective Interventional Study on Quality of Life in Tuberculosis Patients
Authors
1 Department of Pharmacy Practice, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Vels University, Pallavaram, Chennai-600117, IN
Source
Journal of Pharmaceutical Research, Vol 14, No Special Ed (2015), Pagination: 50-50Abstract
BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the oldest infections known toaffect humans and in spite of the new treatment strategies and observations; it remains one of the most substantial causes of death in the world. Studies focusing on the QOL among TB patients are limited and no such investigation has been considering the fact that improvement in health-related QOL is an important factor for better response for treatment among TB patients. The aim of the study was to assess the quality of life including physiological, general health perception and social role functioning among patients with tuberculosis.METHODOLOGY: A prospective interventional study for a period of 6 months has been carried out in a tertiary care hospital. Prior permission has been obtained from the Institutional Ethics Committee, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, VelsUniversity. Tuberculosis patients of both sex, aged between 18-65 years on anti-tubercular therapy were included. SF-12 Questionnaire was used to assess the Mental Component Scoring (MCS) and Physical Component Scoring (PCS).The patient was counselled after 14 days, again MCS and PCS were assessed.
RESULTS: A total of 109 patients were taken for the study. There was an improvement in physical and mental status of TB patients.
DISCUSSION: HRQL or health related quality of life is a relatively new index for TB patients. The QoL assessed for the cases when compared with that of the control group helped in the evaluation of the impact of TB on QoL of patients. Our study included assessment of Socio-psychological & exercise adaptation score on 12 parameters (SF-12 Scale) to evaluate a health status in patients at the start of treatment and after the IP phase of treatment.HRQL scoring was sensitive to changes in the quality of life of patients as demonstrated by statistically significant differences in score changes observed at the end of treatment. The present study revealed that there was a significant difference between the scores of physical component scoring (PCS) and mental component scoring (MCS) patient. In the present study, it was concluded that the scores of the men were significantly higher than those of the women in the dimensions of SF 12 in active cases.
CONCLUSION: This study illustrates that the HRQL scoring for tuberculosis (SF-12 Scale) patients shows the changes in the quality of life after giving counselling to the patients and this should be made mandatory for all TB patients during their treatment course which would help the patients for the betterment of their treatment and improves their quality of life.Improved physical and mental status of the TB patients in this study implies the positive impact of patient counselling which will improve success rate of the treatment.
Keywords
Tuberculosis, Prognosis, Quality of Life.Full Text
- Scanning Sky Monitor On-Board AstroSat
Authors
1 Space Astronomy Group, SSIF, ISITE Campus, Karthik Nagar, Outer Ring Road, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru 560 037, IN
2 Indian Space Research Organisation Headquarters, Department of Space, Antariksh Bhavan, New BEL Road, Bengaluru 560 231, IN
3 Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Post Bag 4, Ganeshkhind, Pune 411 007, IN
4 Spacecraft Mechanisms Group, ISAC, Old Airport Road, Vimanapura Post, Bengaluru 560 017, IN
5 Control and Digital Electronics Group, ISAC, Old Airport Road, Vimanapura Post, Bengaluru 560 017, IN
6 Vikram Sarabhai Space Center, Thiruvananthapuram 695 022, IN
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Current Science, Vol 113, No 04 (2017), Pagination: 599-601Abstract
Scanning Sky Monitor (SSM) on-board AstroSat is a wide-field imager to monitor the X-ray sky in the energy band 2.5-10 keV. The primary science objective of SSM is to detect and locate transient X-ray sources in the sky. Once detected the information is to be provided to the astronomical community for follow-up observations to do a more detailed study of the source. Long-term monitoring of known X-ray transient sources is also one of the science objectives of SSM. The instrument constitutes three units of 1D positionsensitive propotional counters with coded masks on each, all three mounted on a platform capable of rotation to scan about 50% of the sky in one full rotation. The angular resolution of each unit in SSM is 12' x 2.5°. Sensitivity of SSM is ~30 milliCrab at 3 sigma in 10 min integration time. This article briefly discusses the instrument and a few early results since the launch of AstroSat.Keywords
AstroSat, Crab, Scanning Sky Monitor, X-Ray Transient Sources.Full Text
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1 U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, ISRO, Bengaluru 560 017, IN
2 Space Science Programme Office, ISRO Head Quarters, Bengaluru 560 017, IN
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Current Science, Vol 118, No 2 (2020), Pagination: 219-225Abstract
Chandrayaan-2 Large Area Soft X-ray Spectrometer (CLASS) is an X-ray fluorescence spectrometer experiment aimed at mapping the abundances of major rock-forming elements on the lunar surface. The instrument consists of swept charge devices with a passive collimator, visible light blocking filters and signal processing electronics designed and built at U.R. Rao Satellite Centre, Indian Space Research Organisation. CLASS will be the largest collecting area spectrometer flown to the Moon, and thus is expected to map the abundances of lunar elements with a higher sensitivity than ever at soft X-ray energies.Keywords
Moon, Rock-forming Elements, Spectrometer, X-ray Fluorescence.Full Text
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- Analysis of Dermatoglyphic Pattern in Potentially Malignant Disorder and Oral Carcinoma Patients
Authors
1 Graduate Student, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IN
2 Reader, Saveetha Dental College, Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, IN
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Indian Journal of Public Health Research & Development, Vol 11, No 1 (2020), Pagination: 721-725Abstract
Aim: To assess the association between dermatoglyphic pattern and potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma patients which might help in predicting the occurrence of these two disorders.
Background: Dermatoglyphics are the dermal ridge configuration on the digits, palms and soles. They are genetically determined and influenced by environmental forces that are operating before birth. Several studies have shown association between dermatoglyphics and different types of cancer. Hence this study was undertaken to determine whether specific dermatoglyphic patterns exists which help in predicting the occurrence of oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) and oral potentially malignant disorders.
Materials and Method: After explaining about the study to the subjects, an informed consent will be obtained. A detailed history with thorough clinical examination will be done and findings will be recorded . The clinically diagnosed cases of potentially malignant disorders and oral squamous cell carcinoma will be confirmed histopathologically and will be included in the study. Finger and palm prints will be collected using ink method from 10 subjects with oral squamous cell carcinoma, 15 subjects with potentially malignant disorders and 25 healthy controls and will be evaluated qualitatively and quantitatively.
Results: Arches and loops were more frequent in cases than in controls whereas whorls were more frequent in control group. 80% of the patients with potentially malignant disorders have loop pattern, 40% of the patients has arches and 30% have whorls. 50% of the patients with oral squamous cell carcinoma have loop pattern, 30% have arch pattern and 20% have whorl pattern. 68% of the control group have whorl pattern, 20% have arch pattern and 12% have loop pattern.
Conclusion: This study concluded that dermatoglyphic patterns may have a role in identifying individuals either with or at risk for developing potentially malignant disorders like leukoplakia, oral submucous fibrosis, lichen planus etc and oral squamous cell carcinoma. Hence it can be used to identify high risk group, so that early primary and secondary preventive measures can be instituted in order to prevent the occurrence of these lesions.
