scholarly journals EXTERNAL EAR;

2017 ◽  
Vol 24 (05) ◽  
pp. 778-780
Author(s):  
Muhammad Umar ◽  
Sajjad Rasoul Chaudhary ◽  
Muhammad Habib Ur Rehman
Keyword(s):  
Study Group ◽  
Average Height ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Ear Height ◽  
Left And Right ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Age Range

Objectives: To determine morphometric measurements of external ear amongmedical students of Nawaz Sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat. Study Design: Crosssectional. Setting: This study was done among students of First & Second year MBBS classesat Nawaz sharif Medical College, University of Gujrat. Period: 2015. Methodology: The studygroup consisted of 120 girls and 80 boys with age range 18 to 22 (median 20). Total Ear height,lobular height, lobular width and distances of helical root and insertion of the lobule from thelateral palpebral commissure were measured by using vernier caliper. Results: With analysisof normative cross-sectional data, this study endeavors to show anatomic and aestheticdifferences between boys and girls. The average total ear height across the study group forboth left and right ears was 6.50cm. The average lobular height was 1.9cm. The average lobularwidth was 2cm. The height of the pinna was significantly larger in boys than girls. The distancebetween helical root and lateral palpebral commissure was significantly larger among boys ascompared to girls. The average height and width of the lobule of boys and girls were statisticallyinsignificant.

scholarly journals An Observational Cross-Sectional Study of the Proportion of Cutaneous Lesions Affecting External Ear, Presenting to Outpatient Clinic of a Tertiary Care Medical College in the Eastern Part of India

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (19) ◽  
pp. 1414-1419
Author(s):  
Kanishka Chowdhury ◽  
Sabyasachi Banerjee
Keyword(s):  
Seborrheic Dermatitis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Skin Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Outpatient Department ◽  
Basic Knowledge ◽  
External Ear ◽  
Cutaneous Lesions ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College

BACKGROUND Cutaneous lesions of external ear are quite common in clinical practice. Patients often present with various cutaneous lesions of the external ear to various disciplines. They are often underdiagnosed as many lesions, though commonly diagnosed by our dermatologist colleague are missed by other clinicians. These lesions can be classified in various ways, according to the aetiology, and according to the anatomic sites. In the present study, we tried to assess the prevalence of different skin lesions affecting external ear presenting to an ENT and skin outpatient department of a tertiary care medical college in Eastern part of India. METHODS This is a descriptive observational study, cross sectional in design. 240 patients attended the outpatient department with cutaneous lesions affecting external ear from January 2019 to February 2020. The patients presenting in both ENT and skin outpatient department were chosen randomly. Cases were diagnosed based on history and clinical examination and appropriate investigation as required. All cases were categorised into 5 types (infective, inflammatory, autoimmune, neoplasm & naevi, and reactive & reparative) according to the aetiology. In each category, prevalence of various skin lesions was recorded. RESULTS A total number of 240 cases were detected during the study period. Among them, infective 43.33 %, inflammatory 30.83 %, autoimmune 9.17 %, neoplasm & naevi 4.17 % and reactive & reparative were 12.82 %. Taenia was the most common lesions encountered (20.51 %) followed by keloid (12.5 %). Impetigo and seborrheic dermatitis shared same number of cases (9.4 %). Neoplastic lesions were the least common. CONCLUSIONS With some awareness and basic knowledge, many of the cutaneous lesions of external ear can be diagnosed and treated whenever patients report to a clinician, thus saving valuable time, effort and money of the patient. KEYWORDS Cutaneous Lesions, Skin Lesions, External Ear

scholarly journals A cross-sectional study of factors determining empathy levels among undergraduate medical students of a medical college in Northern Telangana

2021 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-55
Author(s):  
Shiv Kumar R ◽  
Puli SK ◽  
P. Kishan ◽  
Sanjay ND ◽  
Pusukuri Sphurthi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Global Functioning ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Clinical Rotations ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Second Year

Background: The development of an ideal doctor-patient relationship requires empathy. Empathetic conversation aids in the formation of an open and trusting equation between doctor and patient. Furthermore, this leads to accurate diagnoses and more compliance to the advised treatment. In this manner, empathy helps in overall recovery of the patient and improves global functioning and generalised well-being. This study aims to make note of the fluctuation in empathy levels during medical education. Studies done in various countries have found factors such as curriculum, clinical rotations timing and gender to progressively influences empathy levels in students throughout their medical training. The recent trend of violence against healthcare professionals in India calls for an urgent action into the gap between doctors and patients communication. Empathy towards patients and attendants will reduce such untoward events. In this current context, we should improve empathy levels among the training doctors. As a first step, we should assess various factors affecting empathy among health care professionals. Method: This cross sectional study was done among undergraduates of a rural medical college in Northern Telangana during the time period of October to December 2019. Their empathy levels were assessed using Jefferson’s Scale for Empathy- Student version (JSE-S). Result: Of the 470 students surveyed, 227 were males and 243 females. Female students were having higher empathy among first year and second years (p<0.001). Empathy levels seem to decline from first year to second year following which the mean empathy remains similar throughout the remaining years in students of both sexes. There is no significant relation between mean empathy scores and choice of future speciality (p>0.05). Conclusion: Female undergraduate students are found to be more empathetic than their male counterparts. A fall in empathy scores from the first to second year of MBBS is seen, which is when students enter their clinical rotations. Targeted intervention at this time may go a long way in the creation of a new generation of more empathetic physicians. Hence, there is a need for evaluation of teaching and learning techniques in medical education. Further, there is a call for more research into the determinants of decline in empathy amongst medical professionals.

scholarly journals Virtual Anatomy Classes among the First and Second Year Medical and Dental Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (240) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarbada Makaju ◽  
Chandra Kala Rai
Keyword(s):  
Medical Education ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Virtual Anatomy ◽  
Virtual Classes ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Medical And Dental Students

Introduction: The pandemic of COVID-19 affected every single person in the world. This pandemic also affected the academics of medical and dental colleges of Nepal. In these conditions, the virtual study was used as an emergency measure during the COVID-19 period, with an adaptation to the “new normal” to deliver preclinical medical education. This has brought both challenges and opportunities to medical education. The objective of the study is to find out whether the anatomy virtual classes were helpful among the first and second year medical and dental students of a medical college. Methods: The descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted on 206 first and second-year medical and dental students of a medical college between 1st May 2021-31st May 2021 after getting the ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee (reference no. 0504202109). The convenient sampling was done. The data were analyzed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20 version. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage for binary data. Results: Out of the total 206 students, 173 (84%) (78.99-89.01 at 95% Confidence Interval) found that virtual anatomy classes were not helpful for the study of the anatomy classes.  Conclusions: From the study, we conclude that more than half of the students found that virtual classes were not helpful for the study of anatomy classes. Students have difficulty in studying dissection, cadaveric, and embryological structures via virtual classes. Physical class is better for studying anatomy than virtual classes for medical and dental students.

scholarly journals Tooth Shade and Skin Colour: A Descriptive Cross-Sectional Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 58 (223) ◽  
pp. 144-147
Author(s):  
Dilesh Pradhan ◽  
Lajana Shrestha ◽  
Junu Lohani
Keyword(s):  
Skin Tone ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Skin Colour ◽  
Aesthetic Perception ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Age Range ◽  
Shade Guide ◽  
Shade Selection

Introduction: Selection of proper tooth shade is one of the most significant factors influencing patients’ aesthetic perception and improved prosthesis acceptance. Guidelines in the dental literature suggest age, sex, colour of skin, hair and eye for selecting tooth shade when past records cannot be obtained. The objective of the study was to observe the most common tooth shade in relation to the skin colour and the prevalence of the same in relation to age and sex. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out at Kathmandu Medical College from June to August 2019. Vitapan Classical Shade guide was used to select the shade of upper right central incisorin 338 participants. Revlon Foundation Makeup Shade guide was used to determine colour of skin. Participants were examined without facial makeup. Skin colour and teeth shade were examined in daylight at about sametime of the day.  Data obtained were computed and analysed using Microsoft Excel 2016 software. Results: Prevalence of tooth shade with high value (lighter shade) was seen in all fair (121, 35.8%), medium (63, 18.6%) and dark skin tones (23, 6.8%). Most common teeth shade in fair individuals was B1 (47, 37.9%), in medium also B1 (25, 7.4%) and dark was B2 (9, 2.7%). Age range of 10 to 35 years had tooth shade with higher value (159, 47.04%). Conclusions: Hence, teeth shade with high value (lighter shade) was prevalent in skin tone of all types in current study. Skin tone was not related to teeth shade selection, teeth became darker with age and females had lighter teeth shade (high value).

scholarly journals STUDY OF MORPHOLOGY AND HISTOLOGY OF PLACENTA AND ITS CORRELATION WITH MATERNAL PARAMETERS AND BIRTH WEIGHT OF NEWBORN IN ANAEMIC MOTHERS

2021 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nisha Gajbhiye ◽  
Sachin Gajbhiye
Keyword(s):  
Birth Weight ◽  
Maternal Blood ◽  
Placental Weight ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Study Group ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Accessory Lobe ◽  
Placental Volume ◽  
Placental Thickness

Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine whether maternal anaemia [Hb <11gm/dl]would affect the morphology  and histology of placenta and and  correlate it with maternal parameters and birth weight of newborn and compare this with that of non-anaemic mothers. It was a cross-sectional comparative study carried out at the maternity ward and anatomy department of NSCB MEDICAL COLLEGE JABALPUR.  Background & Method: Background & Method: The study was carried out on 100 placentae, mothers and their babies. The placenta was collected from Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Department of NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur. Out of 100 placentae 50 from anaemic and 50 from NON anaemic mothers.  As soon as the placenta was delivered, the umblical cord was cut it was put into formal saline. It was kept in a tray, to the membranes were trimmed off cord was cut about 10 cm from the insertion. The blood clots adherent to maternal surface were picked up. Morphological parameters like placental weight, volume. diameter, thickness, no of cotyledons were measured .Any abnormality like calcification, accessory lobe, haematoma, etc were noted. histological slides were made and stained with H and stain and Masson’s Trichrome stain. Result: A Macroscopic study of the placenta revealed placental weight, placental volume, diameter, placental thickness were more than non anaemic group and number of cotyledons were less in study group. Mean placental weight in study group was 474gm and in control group was 425 (p<0.05). Mean placental volume in study group & control group were 393.23and352 ml respectively (p<0.05). Mean number of cotyledons were 13.24and 16 in study & control group significant[p<0.05] and mean diameter 18.30cms and17.05cms in study and control group. Mean placental thickness 2.4cms in study and 2.1 in control group respectively. There was an accessory lobe present in one patient of anaemic group. All morphometric parameters of placenta weight, volume, diameter, thickness were increased ,no of cotyledons were reduced .Histological findings were placental tissues shows intense congestion of septal capillaries.In the present study age, parity, height, weight, built, doesn’t found to be related with morphology of placenta. Maternal blood Hb found to be +vely correlated with weight, volume, diameter, thickness and –vely correlated with no of cotyledons and birth weight of baby. Conclusion: From the study it is concluded anaemia in pregnancy affects morphology and histology of placenta and it is correlated with various maternal parameters and birth weight of baby. Keywords: morphology, histology, placenta, anaemia, birth weight & mothers.

scholarly journals A study on awareness of health effects of tobacco consumption among medical students and impact of modular training

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (9) ◽  
pp. 4077
Author(s):  
Sajjan Madappady ◽  
Hemant Kumar ◽  
S. Jayaram ◽  
Krutarth Brahmbhatt ◽  
Manjula Anil ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medical Students ◽  
Tobacco Consumption ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
First Year ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
First Year Students ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Specific Effects ◽  
Quit Smoking ◽  
Second Year

Background: Tobacco kills more than seven million people each year. In India tobacco kills nearly one million people each year and many of these deaths occur among people who are very young. Studies indicate that approximately 70% of all tobacco users would like to quit smoking and tobacco use.Methods: A non-randomized, cross sectional study was conducted in a Medical College in Mangaluru (Karnataka) which included medical students from first year to third year. A module developed by “Quit Tobacco International” was used for the purpose of training and counselling the selected medical students, focusing on the specific effects of tobacco, depicting simulated case scenarios.Results: A total of 404 medical students were included in the study. It was observed that 15.9% males and 5.3% females among first year students, 21.0% males and 5.3% females among second year students and 24.6% males and 9.2% females among third year students had smoked at some point in their life while the among current users, the prevalence of smoking was found to be much higher i.e. 8.7% and 2.6% among first year students, 9.9% and 3.5% among second year students; while it as highest among third year students i.e. 14% and 4.6%; among boys and girls respectively.Conclusions: The study brings out the need for inclusion of structured teaching and training of our medical students on harmful effects of tobacco use and its cessation techniques.

scholarly journals Type I Lip Pattern in at Least One Quadrant among First and Second-year Medical and Dental Students of a Medical College: A Descriptive Cross-sectional Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 59 (236) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarbada Makaju ◽  
Sonam Chaudhary ◽  
Chandra Kala Rai
Keyword(s):  
Binary Data ◽  
Dental Students ◽  
Point Estimate ◽  
Type I ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Lower Quadrant ◽  
Lower Lip ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Medical And Dental Students

Introduction: The upper and lower lip consists of the numerous amounts of fine grooves. This pattern of grooves will be definite throughout the lifetime. The groove of the lip shows variations and play important role in forensic medicine and crime investigation. The objective of this study is to find out the prevalence of type I lip print in at least one lip quadrant among first- and second- year medical and dental students of a medical college. Methods: The study was conducted on 240 students of a medical college between November 2020- January 2021 after getting the ethical clearance from the Institutional Review Committee (reference no. KMC-IRC 0311202006). The convenient sampling was done. The patterns of the grooves of the lip were studied. The data was analysed with Statistical Package for the Social Sciences 20 version. Point estimate at 95% Confidence Interval was calculated along with frequency and percentage for binary data. Results: Out of 240 students, type I lip pattern was seen in at least one quadrant in 190 (79.6%) (73.38-84.94 at 95% CI) students. One hundred and fifty-nine (66.3%) had type I pattern in the right upper quadrant, 160 (66.7%) in left upper quadrant, 181 (75.4%) in right lower quadrant, and 177 (73.8%) in left lower quadrant. Type Ia was maximum found in 115 (47.9%) and type Ib in 66 (27.5%) in lower left quadrant of lip. Conclusions: Our findings showed a higher prevalence of type I lip pattern than those reported by other national studies done among medical students.

scholarly journals Role of Diabetic Dyslipidemia on Coronary Atherosclerotic Severity in Acute Coronary Syndrome

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (2) ◽  
pp. 65-69
Author(s):  
Golam Mahfuz Rabbani ◽  
Afzalur Rahman ◽  
Anisur Rahman Khan ◽  
Nur Hossain ◽  
Muhammad Badrul Alam ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Acute Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Analytical Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Tc ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Coronary Syndrome ◽  
Low Hdl ◽  
Artery Disease ◽  
Age Range

Aims: To evaluate the association of coronary atherosclerotic severity in diabetic dyslipidemic patients of acute coronary syndrome.Methods: This was a cross sectional comparative analytical study, done in the Department of Cardiology, Sir Salimullah Medical College Mitford Hospital and Ibrahim Cardiac Hospital & Research Institute, Dhaka, during September 2009 to August 2010.Results: Most of the patients (57.5%) were in the age range of 40-70 years. Atherosclerotic severity in diabetic ACS patients was significantly higher with low HDL, high TC/HDL and high LDL/HDL ratio. Low HDL, high TC/HDL and high LDL/HDL ratio are indicators of the extent and severity of coronary artery disease. More frequent dyslipidemia in diabetic ACS patients were low HDL and it was about 54%.Conclusion: Atherosclerotic severity in diabetic acute coronary syndrome patients was significantly more in dyslipidemic group than non dyslipidemic group.Bangladesh Heart Journal 2016; 31(2) : 65-69

scholarly journals Significance of Sacral Index in Estimation of Sex in Sacra of Cadavers in Bangladesh

2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 11-14
Author(s):  
AHM Mostafa Kamal ◽  
Shamim Ara ◽  
Md Mesbahul Hoque ◽  
Khadeza Khatun ◽  
Kazi Afzalur Rahman
Keyword(s):  
Function Analysis ◽  
The Body ◽  
Pelvic Bone ◽  
Digital Slide ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Index Method ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Male And Female ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Mean

Context : The bones of the body are the last to pass away after death, next to enamel of teeth. Hence, in establishing the personal identity with respect to sex, age and stature, medico legal experts, anatomists and anthropologists use the skeletal materials for giving their opinion. Sex-dependent differences have been noted in the pelvic bone anatomy, and so differences exist in male and female sacrum. The aim of this study was to collect data regarding morphometric measurements of maximum length and breadth of sacrum and to find out possible variations of sacral index in different individuals in relation to sex. Material and Methods: A Cross-sectional, analytical type of study was conducted in the department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, on 172 (one hundred seventy two) adult human dry sacra of unknown sex. The study samples were distributed in male and female sex groups by discriminant function analysis. All the samples were studied morphologically. Sacral length and breadth were measured with the help of digital slide calipers. Result : The mean sacral index in male and female were 97.88±6.16 % and 112.69±10.17 % respectively. Female has the greater sacral index than male (P<0.001) Conclusion: Sexing of sacrum, by sacral index method is relevant and significant DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bja.v11i1.20502 Bangladesh Journal of Anatomy, January 2013, Vol. 11 No. 1 pp 11-14

scholarly journals Study on Menorrhagia: Correlation with Fibroids

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 99-103
Author(s):  
Rokshana Parvin Nupur ◽  
Masuda Begum ◽  
Farhana Shabnam ◽  
Fahmida Sultana ◽  
Touhid Uddin Rupom
Keyword(s):  
Medical Treatment ◽  
Vaginal Bleeding ◽  
Imaging Techniques ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hospital Patients ◽  
Chi Squared ◽  
Bleeding History ◽  
Age Range

Background: Excessive menstrual bleeding called menorrhagia is a common presentation of females seeking medical attention. Normally there is considerable variation in menstrual cycle length, duration and flow. Objective: To find out the assocation of fibroids in patients presenting with menorrhagia. Materials and Methods: This cross-sectional prospective study was done from January to June 2013 among the female patients admitted in the department of Gynaecology & Obstetrics in Dhaka Medical College & Hospital. Patients presented with the complaints of menorrhagia and treated by surgical management were included. Results: Total 96 patients were included. The age range was 28–49 years with mean age 41.08 ± 5.174 years. In 92 (46.5%) patients excessive per vaginal bleeding was noted. Pain during menstruation was another major complaint (45, 46.5%). Lower abdominal heaviness was reported in 32 patients (16.2%). In about half of the patients (49%) uterine fibroid was diagnosed. In 29 patients (30.2%) adenomyosis was the finding. Out of 47 fibroid cases 39 (83%) had per vaginal bleeding history. Only 10 patients without fibroid experienced pervaginal bleeding. Chi-squared test was done to see whether there was any association between these two variables and the result was highly significant (p<0.001). Conclusion: As medical treatment is disappointing and surgery is the mainstay of treatment of menorrhagia caused by fibroids, diagnosis should be confirmed by different imaging techniques. Advancement in the field of imaging like saline infusion sonohysterography and hysteroscopy helps greatly to diagnose submucous fibroids and save patients from undue prolongation of medical treatment. J Enam Med Col 2020; 10(2): 99-103

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