Study to Know the Impact of Ayurvedic Lifestyle on Dark Circles Around Eyes

2020 ◽  
Vol 06 ◽  
Author(s):  
P. Ankita ◽  
Shivakumar Harti ◽  
Mangalagowri V. Rao
Keyword(s):  
Lower Eyelid ◽  
Daily Regimen ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stress Scale ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Lack Of Sleep ◽  
Control Survey ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Allergic Disorders ◽  
Made In

Background: The Dark circles under the eyes, is very common and frustrating cosmetic grievance in both male and female especially among the stress prone population. Due to various reasons, skin becomes very thin and dry leading to the visible appearance of veins. This makes skin appear very dark. Possible causes include excessive pigmenta-tion, thin and luminous lower eyelid, lack of sleep, excessive fatigue, heredity, allergic disorders and aging. Dark circles comes under the broad umbrella of features of aggravation of Vata like blackish discoloration (Karshnya), Dark coloration (Shyavata) which can also be categorized under disease predominant in Vata (Vata Nanatmaja Vikara). In spite of its prevalence and cosmetic importance, there are very few reported works regarding dark circles. Objectives: This study was an attempt to find the most probable and commonest factor that influences dark circles so that modifications can be made in lifestyle as mentioned in Ayurveda in the form of daily regimen (Dinacharya) and Night regimen (Ratricharya). Methods: 30 subjects (20-40 years) each with or without dark circles were registered and Case Control survey was con-ducted using a standard questionnaire. A questionnaire was prepared comprising of different processes of daily regimen (Dinacharya vidhis) as per ideal Ayurveda lifestyle. The perceived stress scale that may influence the development of dark circles was also included in the study. The data collected were computed in the excel sheet .The data was analyzed by applying odd’s ratio and Chi square test. Results: A positive relationship between intake of ghee and milk and absence of dark circles was observed and odd’s ratio calculated as 1.5 and 3.54 respectively. The subjects practicing Yoga were found less affected by dark circles odd’s ratio was calculated 3.7. Stress was moderately high among the subjects having dark circles. Conclusion: The present study shows that individuals following Ayurvedic lifestyle in the form of processes of daily reg-imen (Dinacharya vidhis) like head and feet massage with oil, Yogic practices, taking milk and ghee in diet regularly and taking adequate sleep, are less prone to loss of lusture in the form of dark circles around the eyes.

scholarly journals The impact of COVID-19 related national lockdown on ophthalmic emergency in Italy: A multicenter study

2021 ◽  
pp. 112067212110280
Author(s):  
Maria L Salvetat ◽  
Carlo Salati ◽  
Patrizia Busatto ◽  
Marco Zeppieri
Keyword(s):  
Gender Bias ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Lower Number ◽  
Electronic Records ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Efficient Access ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Unpaired Student ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Wet Amd

Purpose: To assess ocular pathologies admitted to Italian Emergency Eye Departments (EEDs) during the COVID-19 pandemic national lockdown in 2020 in comparison with the same period in 2019. Methods: Electronic records of all patients presenting at EEDs of two tertiary-care Eye Centers during the COVID-19 national lockdown in Italy (March 10–May 3, 2020) were compared with the equivalent period in 2019. Main outcomes were patient age, gender, and diagnoses. Statistical analysis included unpaired Student t-tests, Poisson regression, and chi-square test. Results: Overall EED visits significantly decreased by 54.1% during the 2020 lockdown compared to 2019 (851 vs 1854, p < 0.001). During lockdown, patients showed comparable mean age (52.8 years in 2020 vs 53.3 years in 2019, p = 0.52) and significant male gender bias (61.1% in 2020 vs 55.8% in 2019, p < 0.0001). The most frequent pathologies were eye inflammations, trauma-related incidents, and spontaneous acute vitreous detachment. Patients with inflammation, headache/hemicrania, and spontaneous subconjunctival hemorrhages were significantly less, whereas those with trauma-related diagnoses were significantly higher during the lockdown as compared with 2019 ( p < 0.05). The proportion of non-urgent visits decreased from 17% in 2019 to 8% in 2020 ( p < 0.001). Conclusions: During the 2020 lockdown, there was a significant reduction of accesses to EED, especially for non-urgent pathologies. Potentially visual function threatening conditions, such as trauma-related pathologies, retinal detachment or ruptures, and wet AMD, showed lower number of cases but higher or stable proportion relative to the total caseload, suggesting a correct and efficient access to ophthalmic health care during the pandemic period.

Relationship between new farming practices and chemical use and the consumption of giant cricket (Brachytrupes membranaceus Drury, 1770)

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 295-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
F.O. Miantsia ◽  
F. Meutchieye ◽  
S. Niassy
Keyword(s):  
Food Source ◽  
Farming Practices ◽  
Smallholder Farming ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Pesticides Residues ◽  
Intensive Use ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Dependence Relationship ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Persistent Pesticides

The current work is aimed at generating information on giant crickets and the impact of commonly used pesticides on the natural population of these crickets. Data was collected based on interviews and complemented with field observations. Out of 319 respondents surveyed, 290 were aware of the use of the giant cricket as a food source, and 161 were active consumers. Regarding the availability of the giant cricket, respondents reported that the crickets’ populations were diminishing because of farming practices. About 219 persons reported that commonly used herbicides harm giant crickets at different stages. This could be attributed to the scarcity of this species, as mentioned by 233 respondents. The results showed that 130 respondents were engaged in gathering giant crickets for consumption. This insect gathering is related to soil tilling. Chi-square test showed a significant dependence relationship between herbicides use and cricket scarcity. Although less than a majority (129) of respondents are making regular use of persistent pesticides (herbicides), it has been observed that intensive use of pesticides could become a popular practice in smallholder farming categories. This paper thus suggests the need for training and surveillance concerning the trade of pesticides in the region and proposes further investigations into pesticides residues or traces in collected giant crickets consumed in the study site and in all areas with similar conditions.

scholarly journals A Study on the impact of Coping Strategies over Stress Management – An Empirical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (3) ◽  
pp. 5566-5573
Author(s):  
Ch.Narahari Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Analysis ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Stress Management ◽  
Emotional Support ◽  
Positive Emotion ◽  
Software Industry ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Impact

In the present study we analyze the employees’ perception towards coping measures adopted byfirms in software industry. The considered coping constructs adopted for the study in stress abatement areVenting of Emotions,Problem Focused, Seeking Information and emotional support, Positive Emotion-Focused, were, employee perception was acquired by a systematic survey.A total sample of 800 employees’perceptions have been collected through simple random technique and out of which survey respondents, irregular responses are eliminated finally 756 samples are determined for statistical analysis. Chi-square test was performed to determine the association between perceptions and model constructs. Results are reported and discussions are made as per the results and in correlation between results of previous literature.Finally, suggestions and future indication for extension of the study are proposed.

scholarly journals The Impact of Watching Television Sports Channels in Promotion of Sports Activities among the Students of University of Sargodha

2019 ◽  
Vol IV (I) ◽  
pp. 95-107
Author(s):  
Sajjad Ali ◽  
Muhammad Saqib Ilmas ◽  
Shajee Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Uses And Gratification ◽  
Uses And Gratification Theory ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Set Up ◽  
The University ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Sports Activities

This study analyzes the impact of watching television sports channels on the promotion of sports activities among the students of the University of Sargodha. The aim of the study is to explore the impact of sports channels on students. Previous researches are used to set up the concepts of the present study. In this research, a survey technique is used to collect the data. The population of the study consists of male and female students of the University of Sargodha. In this research, the Stratified and Purposive sampling technique is used, through which specification characteristics of the respondent's demographics. The study explores the impact of sports channels in the view of Uses and Gratification Theory. The data for this study is collected through the use of a well-designed questionnaire. Chi-square test and other statistical tests like ANOVA and t-Test are applied to test the hypothesis. The finding shows that more the exposure to TV sports channels more the information level of students of the University of Sargodha.

scholarly journals Methods and techniques of research motivation and satisfaction of employees

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 53-63
Author(s):  
Dragana Pešić-Jenačković
Keyword(s):  
Analysis Of Variance ◽  
Employee Motivation ◽  
Test Point ◽  
Coefficient Of Determination ◽  
Business Success ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Methods And Techniques ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Using Data ◽  
The Impact

Motivation and employee satisfaction are very important precondition for the effectiveness of work and the achievement of set goals for individuals and organizations. Consequently, continuous measurement of employee motivation and satisfaction is essential to improve company's efficiency and improve human resource use. The results of a well-planned, detailed and adequate methods and techniques of research on employee motivation and satisfaction can be applied to the design of various schemes in order to reduce absenteeism and employee turnover and overall business success. In this paper, the emphasis is on the methodology of researching employee motivation and satisfaction. In addition to the elaboration of questionnaires with scales for measuring the motivation and satisfaction of employees, it is explained in which situations, in which types of questions and answers, respectively, types of data, and how certain statistical techniques are applied, such as: T-test, One-factor analysis of variance (ANOVA), Chi-square test, Point-two-series correlations. Also, the importance of using the subsequent post hoc test (LSD comparison) in the analysis of variance, as well as the indicators of correlation, the strength of the impact, such as: phi correlation coefficient, Kramer's coefficient and contingency coefficient, is pointed out in the Chi-square test. In addition to the mentioned techniques and indicators from SPSS, the role of certain indicators (eta squared and coefficient of determination) is calculated, which are calculated using data from research results and with the help of certain formulas

scholarly journals The Relationship of Waste Management With The Incidence Of Diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 16-22
Author(s):  
Jaenudin ◽  
Sandi Aprianto ◽  
Citra Setyo Dwi Andini
Keyword(s):  
Waste Management ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
P Value ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
The Status ◽  
Diarrhea Incidence ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

Background: Garbage is something material or solid objects that is no used by humans. The impact or risk of improper handling of garbage can cause to environmental damages that can cause health problems and disesase, one of them is diarrhea disease. According to the health profile of West Java Province (2012) showed that the 1.906.886 diarrhea incidence. Cirebon City is ranked ninth with 88,702 diarrhea incidence. Purpose: The purpose of this research is to know the relationship of waste management with the incidence of diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City. Method: This research used descriptive correlation with kohort retrospekif approach. The population in this study that is all the people who suffer from diarrhea in the Argasunya Village with 72 respondents. The sample in this study using total sampling with 72 respondents who suffer from diarrhea. The research instrument used the observation sheet of waste management and the result of the status of the patient according the medical record data in Sitopeng Public Health Center. The analysis used univariate and bivariate used Chi Square test. Result: The result of univariate analysis showed that most of the waste management did not fulfill the requirement of 59 respondents (81,9%) and most of the acute diarrhea was 62 respondents (86,1%). There was no significant relationship of waste management with the incidence of diarrhea In Argasunya Village Cirebon City, p-value = 0,677.

PSII-15 Investigations of feeding preferences for common palatants in equine weanlings

2021 ◽  
Vol 99 (Supplement_3) ◽  
pp. 318-318
Author(s):  
Cierra N Crowell ◽  
Erin B Perry
Keyword(s):  
In Utero ◽  
Application Rate ◽  
Free Access ◽  
Feeding Preferences ◽  
Feeding Behaviors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Gestational Exposure ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Stock Type ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Work in other species has demonstrated an impact of gestational exposure on flavor preferences. Although equine palatability preferences in mature horses have been identified, feeding behaviors in growing horses are not well documented. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of exposure to common palatants in utero on feeding preferences of weanlings. Stock-type weanlings (n = 4) weighing 225(±18.15) kg at 29(±2.55) weeks of age were used in a side-by-side comparison test with a divided feeding platform. Common palatants (apple and anise) were utilized throughout the broodmare gestational period. A novel palatant, peppermint, was withheld during gestation to identify impacts associated with neophobic tendencies. Treatments were offered once daily for three consecutive days across three periods (4 weeks apart) using a pelleted concentrate feed with an application rate of 0.375 mL/0.23 kg. Weanlings were allowed free access to the feeding platform with identical pans spaced 6” apart for 20 minutes. Treatment location within the feeding platform was changed daily to limit effects associated with side-eating. Data were measured as a Chi Square test of SAS using PROC FREQ statement with α ≤. 0.05. Despite gestational exposure to apple and anise, no preference was measured in palatability assessments including First Sniff (P = 0.29), First Consumed (P = 0.70), First Finished (P = 0.29). These data suggest that exposure in utero failed to elicit a preference for common palatants in weanling horses. Additionally, these data fail to demonstrate a neophobic effect for a novel palatant, peppermint.

scholarly journals The Impact of the Circadian Genes CLOCK and ARNTL on Myocardial Infarction

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 484
Author(s):  
Ivana Škrlec ◽  
Jakov Milić ◽  
Robert Steiner
Keyword(s):  
Myocardial Infarction ◽  
Circadian Clock ◽  
Case Control Study ◽  
Clock Genes ◽  
Physiological Mechanisms ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
Circadian Clock Genes ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Control Study

The circadian rhythm regulates various physiological mechanisms, and its disruption can promote many disorders. Disturbance of endogenous circadian rhythms enhances the chance of myocardial infarction (MI), showing that circadian clock genes could have a crucial function in the onset of the disease. This case-control study was performed on 1057 participants. It was hypothesized that the polymorphisms of one nucleotide (SNP) in three circadian clock genes (CLOCK, ARNTL, and PER2) could be associated with MI. Statistically significant differences, estimated by the Chi-square test, were found in the distribution of alleles and genotypes between MI and no-MI groups of the CLOCK (rs6811520 and rs13124436) and ARNTL (rs3789327 and rs12363415) genes. According to the results of the present study, the polymorphisms in the CLOCK and ARNTL genes could be related to MI.

scholarly journals 1505. Shorter-Course Antibiotic Treatment for Pediatric Ventilator-Associated Tracheitis Is Safe and Effective

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (Supplement_2) ◽  
pp. S548-S548
Author(s):  
Mirela Grabic ◽  
Jason G Lake ◽  
Jelena Debelnogich ◽  
Christina Krucylak ◽  
Jason Newland
Keyword(s):  
Antibiotic Treatment ◽  
Pediatric Intensive Care ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Stewardship Program ◽  
Short Course ◽  
Antibiotic Duration ◽  
Physician Perception ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Common Infection ◽  
Made In

Abstract Background Ventilator-associated tracheitis (VAT) is a common infection in children cared for in pediatric intensive care units (PICU). Short-course antibiotic treatment (5 days) has been shown to be effective. In October 2016, we implemented a PICU VAT guideline for short-course therapy. We assessed the impact of this intervention. Methods We conducted a retrospective cohort study of PICU patients diagnosed with VAT from October 2016 to June 2018. The antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) identified potential patients through daily chart review. Only those patients with a clinician diagnosis and who were receiving antibiotics for VAT, either enterally or parenterally, were included. Frequencies and proportions were calculated. Chi-square or Fisher exact tests were used to compare proportions. Results ASP identified 251 potential patients, 105 (42%) of whom met inclusion criteria. The median age was 7 years (range: 0–21). Twenty-eight (27%) were tracheostomy dependent. The most commonly prescribed antibiotics were cefepime (43%), ceftriaxone (17%), and vancomycin (14%). Median antibiotic duration was 13 days (range: 1–29); 57 (52%) received > 5 days and 48 (44%) received 5 days. Only 3 (6%) patients who received 5 days of antibiotics required retreatment within 10 days of their initial course vs. 11 (19%) who received > 5 days (P = 0.09). A diagnosis of ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) within 10 days of completing VAT treatment was made in 2 (4%) patients who received 5 days vs. 3 (5%) of patients who received > 5 days (P = 1.0). C. difficile infection within 90 days occurred in 2 (4%) patients who received > 5 days vs. 1 (2%) who received 5 days (P = 1.0). Conclusion Short-course antibiotic therapy for VAT was not associated with retreatment for VAT or subsequent diagnosis of VAP. Development of C. difficile was similar between groups. Adherence to the guideline was approximately 50%, perhaps due to physician perception of disease severity. Additional work is needed to refine the diagnosis of VAT and assess the interaction between illness severity and treatment duration. Disclosures All authors: No reported disclosures.

scholarly journals Influenza With and Without Fever: Clinical Predictors and Impact on Outcomes in Patients Requiring Hospitalization

2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Benjamin J Smith ◽  
David J Price ◽  
Douglas Johnson ◽  
Bruce Garbutt ◽  
Michelle Thompson ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Decision Making ◽  
Antiviral Treatment ◽  
Delayed Diagnosis ◽  
Clinical Decision ◽  
Case Definition ◽  
Influenza B ◽  
Clinical Predictors ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Chi Square Test ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background The Infectious Diseases Society of America influenza guidelines no longer require fever as part of their influenza case definition in patients requiring hospitalization. However, the impact of fever or lack of fever on clinical decision-making and patient outcomes has not been studied. Methods We conducted a retrospective review of adult patients admitted to our tertiary health service between April 2016 and June 2019 with laboratory-confirmed influenza, with and without fever (≥37.8ºC). Patient demographics, presenting features, and outcomes were analyzed using Pearson’s chi-square test, the Wilcoxon rank-sum test, and logistic regression. Results Of 578 influenza inpatients, 219 (37.9%) had no fever at presentation. Fever was less likely in individuals with a nonrespiratory syndrome (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 0.44; 95% CI, 0.26–0.77), symptoms for ≥3 days (aOR, 0.53; 95% CI, 0.36–0.78), influenza B infection (aOR, 0.45; 95% CI, 0.29–0.70), chronic lung disease (aOR, 0.55; 95% CI, 0.37–0.81), age ≥65 (aOR, 0.36; 95% CI, 0.23–0.54), and female sex (aOR, 0.69; 95% CI, 0.48–0.99). Patients without fever had lower rates of testing for influenza in the emergency department (64.8% vs 77.2%; P = .002) and longer inpatient stays (median, 2.4 vs 1.9 days; P = .015). These patients were less likely to receive antiviral treatment (55.7% vs 65.6%; P = .024) and more likely die in the hospital (3.2% vs 0.6%; P = .031), and these differences persisted after adjustment for potential confounders. Conclusions Absence of fever in influenza is associated with delayed diagnosis, longer length of stay, and higher mortality.

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