scholarly journals Conceptual Study on Effect of Edagajadi Yoga and Gandhapashanadi Lepa in the Management of Sidhma Kushtha W.S.R. to Pityriasis Versicolor

2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (4-s) ◽  
pp. 25-30
Author(s):  
Radhika S Pukale ◽  
Harish Bhakuni ◽  
Abhishek Upadhyay
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Malassezia Species ◽  
Humid Environment ◽  
Tinea Versicolor ◽  
Conceptual Study

Tinea versicolor is a common superficial fungal infection of the skin, prevalent in the hot and humid environment of India. It is caused by the Malassezia species which is a dimorphic, lipophilic fungus most frequently affecting the seborrheic areas of the body like face, neck, upper back and chest. Normally 10- 15% of the general practitioner’s encounter skin disorders in their day to day practice with overall prevalence rate of 30% or more probably occurring in tropical zones. Kustha a type of skin disorder mentioned in Ayurveda is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi, where Twaka, Rakta, Mamsa and Ambu are the main Dushyas. According to Charaka, Sidhma is a Kapha Vata Pradhan Vyadhi and According to Sushruta, Sidhma is Kapha Pradhan vyadhi. Management of sidhma includes Shodhana, Shamana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa among them Shamana in the form of kwatha & Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa as Lepa has shown appreciable result in many previous researches. So, need of time is to go for cost effective, safe and efficient treatment of Sidhma. Although, there are many drugs available in modern medical science for the treatment of Pityriasis versicolor which is found to be effective but is unsatisfactory for long term prophylaxis, so there is need of the hour to look into the safe, efficient & satisfactory remedy which not only treat the above ailments, but also ensure reduction in  the episodes of relapse of the disease. Keeping all the above points in mind Edagajadi yoga & Gandhapashanadi lepa has been selected to know its efficacy in treating Sidhma kushtha (Pityriasis versicolor). Edagajadi yoga & Gandhapashanadi lepa consists of 10 drugs with different properties which includes Edagaja, Vidanga, Haridra, Daruharidra, Amlatasa, Kushta, Pippali, Gandhak, yavkshar, sarshapa taila. Keywords: Sidhma, Pityriasis versicolor, Edagajadi yoga, Gandhapashanadi lepa

CHROMOPHYTOSIS OVER THE GROIN – AN UNUSUAL PRESENTATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 60-61
Author(s):  
S Suzsmi Latha ◽  
Sane Roja Renuka ◽  
Vignesh N R ◽  
K Manoharan
Keyword(s):  
Fungal Infection ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Clinical Manifestations ◽  
Pityriasis Versicolor ◽  
Unusual Presentation ◽  
Rare Presentation ◽  
Malassezia Species ◽  
Tinea Versicolor

Pityriasis versicolor is also known as tinea versicolor. It is a common supercial fungal infection of the skin. Clinical features of pityriasis versicolor include either hyperpigmented or hypopigmented ne [1] scaled macules or patches. The most affected sites are the trunk, neck and proximal extremities. It rarely occurs over the groin. It is caused by yeasts of the Malassezia species, commensal of the keratinized layers of the skin which under certain conditions become pathogenic determining the clinical manifestations of the disease. We hereby report a case of Pityriasis versicolor occurring over the groin, a rare presentation.

scholarly journals CONCEPTIUAL STUDY ON GANDHAKA KALPA AND PATHYADI LEPA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VICHARCHIKA W.S.R ECZEMA

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (10) ◽  
pp. 4818-4823
Author(s):  
Suhasini R. D ◽  
Shankar Gouda
Keyword(s):  
Skin Disease ◽  
Skin Diseases ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Age Group ◽  
Treat Ment ◽  
Infancy And Childhood ◽  
Paediatric Age ◽  
Great Advance

Vicharchika is described under Kshudra Kustha by most of the Acharya’s. Kashyapa described Vicharchika in Sadhya Kustha. In ancient time also skin diseases were very common. Acharya’s described skin diseases and their treatment in detail. In present era also, skin diseases are very common in all age group, especially paediatric age group. One among them is eczema. Eczema is most common chronic re-lapsing skin disease seen in infancy and childhood. Despite of great advance in dermatology and the ad-vent of higher potency antibiotics, antifungal as well as steroids, Eczema continues to defy the best effect of dermatologists. Drug (Dravya) is one among the Chikitsa Catuspada and is having the next place after the physician. Medication is considered as Karana (means) for producing Dhatusamya and defined as “Anything which is utilized by the physician for restoring the equilibrium of body elements”. Anything be-sides the source of action, endeavour, place and time which sub serves the same purpose, is also medica-tion. Management of Vicharchika includes Shodhana, Shamana and Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa among them Shamana in the form of khalvi Rasayana & Bahirparimarjana Chikitsa as Lepa has shown apprecia-ble result in many previous researches. So, need of time is to go for cost effective, safe and efficient treat-ment of Vicharchika. Although, there are many drugs available in modern medical science for the treat-ment of eczema which is found to be effective but is unsatisfactory for long term prophylaxis, so there is need of the hour to look into the safe, efficient & satisfactory remedy which not only treat the above ail-ments, but also ensure reduction in the episodes of relapse of the disease. Keeping all the above points in mind Gandhaka Kalpa & Pathyadi lepa has been selected to know its efficacy in treating Vicharchika. Gandhaka Kalpa & Pathyadi lepa consists of 9 drugs with different properties which includes Gandhaka, Amalaki, Haritaki, karanja, Siddhartha, Haridra, Bakuchi, SaindhavaLavana, Vidanga.

scholarly journals A CONCEPTUAL STUDY AT EFFECT OF RITU ON AGNI.

2020 ◽  
Vol 08 (11) ◽  
pp. 5121-5124
Author(s):  
Shubham Shukla ◽  
Rajesh Sharma ◽  
Dinesh Chandr Sharma
Keyword(s):  
Conceptual Understanding ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Treatment Protocol ◽  
Biological Response ◽  
Causative Factor ◽  
The Body ◽  
Indian Medical ◽  
Disease Prognosis ◽  
Metabolic Activities ◽  
Conceptual Study

The ancient Indian medical science Ayurveda describe various core concept related to the physiological functioning and biological response; Agni and Ritu are such concept. These concepts are not only helpful maintain health in a person but also cure disease. Agni gives power to our body by performing digestion and assimilation of food. Jatharagni, Bhutagni and dhatvagni contributes digestive and metabolic activities of absorbed food. Samagni gives Arogya, Ayu, Bala, Swasthyam, Varnam, Utsaha, oja, prabha and teja to the body which all are mirror physical and mental State1. Agni dushti is one of premier causative factor for many diseases so Agni play important role in understanding of disease prognosis, pathogenesis, diagnosis establishment of treatment protocol. In human being Agni also affected by various such as Ritu, Aahar etc. This article emphasized conceptual understanding of Agni and its variation according to Ritu.

CONCEPTUAL STUDY OF VYANGA W.S.R. MELASMA

2021 ◽  
Vol 09 (3) ◽  
pp. 580-583
Author(s):  
Shivaleela. S. Kalyani ◽  
Sunil.x Sunil. Khandare
Keyword(s):  
Adverse Effects ◽  
Clinical Features ◽  
Physical State ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
The Body ◽  
Topical Steroids ◽  
Face Area ◽  
The Face ◽  
Conceptual Study ◽  
Good Number

Vyanga is one of the Kshudraroga1, characterized by the presence of painless, bluish-black patches on face. On the basis of clinical features, it can be compared with Facial melasma. Melasma is characterized by dark, discolored patches on skin. It's also called chloasma. It typically occurs in the face and symmet-rical, with matching marks on both sides of the face. Area of the body which exposed to sun can also de-velop melasma. According to Ayurveda, vitiated Dosha mainly Pitta along with Vata produce blackish patches on the face which is called Vyanga. Vyanga is Rakta Pradoshaj Vikar and in its Doshas involved is Udana Vayu, Bhajrak Pitta and Dushya Rasa and Rakta Dhatu, as this condition disturbed our mental and physical state. In modern medical science, topical steroids have been described in the management of faci-al melasma. However, the topical steroids are may cause adverse effects such as irritation, rashes etc. and are expensive too. Ayurveda treatment includes Abhyanga with Taila, Lepa, Pradeha, Nasya, Rak-tamokshana etc. Ayurveda mentions a good number of drugs like Kusthaghna, Kandughna, Raktasho-dhaka, Twakprasadaka and Varnyakara properties e.g. Arjuna, Nimba, Manjistha are helpful in manage-ment and can produce cutaneous depigmentation that remove the blackish discoloration of skin.

scholarly journals Ayurveda and Modern Perspective on Rajonivrittiw.s.r. to Menopause: Review Based on Literary Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 04 (11) ◽  
pp. 109-113
Author(s):  
Monika Kumari ◽  
Mahesh Dixit ◽  
Narendra Kumar Meena
Keyword(s):  
Hormone Replacement ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Modern Medicine ◽  
The Body ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Long Term Therapy ◽  
Modern Perspective

Menopause, a phenomenon unique to women, is the ending of a woman’s monthly menstrual period and ovulation. It, alongside, several other changes in the bodyand mind, brought in due to a decline in the amount of the hormones estrogen and progesterone being produced by the body. Menopause is, occasionally, viewed as an end to youth and sexuality, making it a socially unacceptable occurrence. Menopause, though,one of the important physical and mental milestones in a woman’s life, many women lack information about what is taking place and what are their options. There comes the role of Ayurveda , in Ayurveda literature there is no detailed description of Rajonivrittior menopause except the age of Rajonivrittiis given as 50 years. Ayurveda involves a holistic physiological system based on balance, with its cardinal doctrine of human physiology being constituted by “vata”, “pitta” and “kapha”. In modern medicine the only treatment for these symptoms is Hormone replacement therapy (HRT), which is not a long-term therapy to be given as it has side effects on the overall health of the women. In Ayurveda Dhatu kshaya can be treated with Rasayanatherapy and other symptoms of hypo-estrogenic conditions can be treated with Phytoestrogens. So, Ayurveda gives a non-hormonal and cost-effective treatment for Rajonivrittior Menopause.

Percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy in the treatment of acute and subacute occlusions of the peripheral arteries and bypasses

VASA ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 45 (1) ◽  
pp. 49-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frantisek Stanek ◽  
Radoslava Ouhrabkova ◽  
David Prochazka
Keyword(s):  
Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Clinical Success ◽  
Major Amputation ◽  
Peripheral Arteries ◽  
Duration Of Symptoms ◽  
Efficient Treatment ◽  
Percutaneous Mechanical Thrombectomy ◽  
Single Centre Study ◽  
Crural Arteries

Abstract. Background: The aim of this prospective single-centre study was to analyse the immediate results, failures and complications of percutaneous mechanical thrombectomy using the Rotarex catheter in the treatment of acute and subacute occlusions of peripheral arteries and bypasses, as well as to evaluate long-term outcomes of this method. Patients and methods: Patients with acute (duration of symptoms < 14 days) or subacute (duration of symptoms > 14 days and < 3 months) occlusions of peripheral arteries and bypasses were selected consecutively for treatment. The cohort consisted of 113 patients, aged 18 - 92 years (median 72 years). In all, 128 procedures were performed. Results: Angiographic success was obtained in 120 interventions (93.8 %). Reasons for failures were rethrombosis of a partially recanalised segment in six procedures, and embolism into crural arteries in one intervention - percutaneous aspiration thromboembolectomy (PAT) and/or thrombolysis were ineffective in all these cases. Breakage of the Rotarex catheter happened in one procedure. Embolisation into crural arteries as a transitory complication solvable with PAT and/or thrombolysis occurred in four cases. Rethrombosis was more frequent in bypasses than in native arteries (p = 0.0069), in patients with longer occlusions (p = 0.026) and those with poorer distal runoff (p = 0.048). Embolisation happened more often in patients with a shorter duration of symptoms (p = 0.0001). Clinical success was achieved in 82.5 %. Major amputation was performed in 10 % of cases. Cumulative patency rates were 75 % after one month, 71 % after six months, 38 % after 12 months, 33 % after 18 months and 30 % after 24, 30, 36 and 42 months. Conclusions: Rotarex thrombectomy has excellent immediate results with a low rate of failures and complications. In comparison to thrombolysis, it enables the fast and efficient treatment of acute and subacute occlusions of peripheral arteries in one session.

Physical and Psychological Benefits of Written Emotional Expression

2015 ◽  
Vol 20 (4) ◽  
pp. 242-251 ◽  
Author(s):  
Éva Kállay
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Expressive Writing ◽  
Mental Health Problems ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Health Problems ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Psychological Benefits ◽  
Cost Effective Treatment ◽  
Meta Analyses

Abstract. The last several decades have witnessed a substantial increase in the number of individuals suffering from both diagnosable and subsyndromal mental health problems. Consequently, the development of cost-effective treatment methods, accessible to large populations suffering from different forms of mental health problems, became imperative. A very promising intervention is the method of expressive writing (EW), which may be used in both clinically diagnosable cases and subthreshold symptomatology. This method, in which people express their feelings and thoughts related to stressful situations in writing, has been found to improve participants’ long-term psychological, physiological, behavioral, and social functioning. Based on a thorough analysis and synthesis of the published literature (also including most recent meta-analyses), the present paper presents the expressive writing method, its short- and long-term, intra-and interpersonal effects, different situations and conditions in which it has been proven to be effective, the most important mechanisms implied in the process of recovery, advantages, disadvantages, and possible pitfalls of the method, as well as variants of the original technique and future research directions.

Defining the Competence of Psychologists with a View to Public Accountability *

1997 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 293-300 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ype H. Poortinga ◽  
Ingrid Lunt
Keyword(s):  
Scientific Knowledge ◽  
Professional Training ◽  
Professional Competence ◽  
Codes Of Ethics ◽  
The Body ◽  
The European Union ◽  
Rigorous Evaluation ◽  
Judicial Proceedings ◽  
Psychological Knowledge

In national codes of ethics the practice of psychology is presented as rooted in scientific knowledge, professional skills, and experience. However, it is not self-evident that the body of scientific knowledge in psychology provides an adequate basis for current professional practice. Professional training and experience are seen as necessary for the application of psychological knowledge, but they appear insufficient to defend the soundness of one's practices when challenged in judicial proceedings of a kind that may be faced by psychologists in the European Union in the not too distant future. In seeking to define the basis for the professional competence of psychologists, this article recommends taking a position of modesty concerning the scope and effectiveness of psychological interventions. In many circumstances, psychologists can only provide partial advice, narrowing down the range of possible courses of action more by eliminating unpromising ones than by pointing out the most correct or most favorable one. By emphasizing rigorous evaluation, the profession should gain in accountability and, in the long term, in respectability.

Antithrombotic Therapy for DVT/PE

1997 ◽  
Vol 17 (03) ◽  
pp. 161-162
Author(s):  
Thomas Hyers
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Low Molecular Weight Heparin ◽  
Oral Anticoagulants ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Therapeutic Agents ◽  
Great Promise ◽  
Term Therapy ◽  
Low Molecular Weight ◽  
Long Term Therapy

SummaryProblems with unfractionated heparin as an antithrombotic have led to the development of new therapeutic agents. Of these, low molecular weight heparin shows great promise and has led to out-patient therapy of DVT/PE in selected patients. Oral anticoagulants remain the choice for long-term therapy. More cost-effective ways to give oral anticoagulants are needed.

ASSESSMENT OF THE PLATELET COUNT IN THE PREGNANT WOMEN IN IGIMS, PATNA, BIHAR

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tanwi Singh ◽  
Anshuman Sinha
Keyword(s):  
Platelet Count ◽  
Pregnant Women ◽  
Screening Test ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Platelet Indices ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Low Platelet Count ◽  
Severity Of The Disease

The major risk associated with low platelet count in pregnancy is the increased risk of bleeding during the childbirth or post that. There is an increased blood supply to the uterus during pregnancy and the surgical procedure requires cutting of major blood vessels. Women with thrombocytopenia are at increased risk of losing excessive blood. The risk is more in case of caesarean delivery as compared to vaginal delivery. Hence based on above findings the present study was planned for Assessment of the Platelet Count in the Pregnant Women in IGIMS, Patna, Bihar. The present study was planned in Department of Pathology, Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science, Patna, Bihar, India. The present study was planned from duration of January 2019 to June 2019. In the present study 200 pregnant females samples received for the platelet estimation were enrolled in the present study. Clinically platelet indices can be a useful screening test for early identification of preeclampsia and eclampsia. Also platelet indices can assess the prognosis of this disease in pregnant women and can be used as an effective prognostic marker because it correlates with severity of the disease. Platelet count is a simple, low cost, and rapid routine screening test. Hence the data generated from the present study concludes that platelet count can be used as a simple and cost effective tool to monitor the progression of preeclampsia, thereby preventing complications to develop during the gestational period. Keywords: Platelet Count, Pregnant Women, IGIMS, Patna, Bihar, etc.

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