scholarly journals AN OPEN LABELLED RANDOMISED CLINICAL TRIAL ON EFFICACY OF HARITAKI MODAKA AND ABHIJEET TAILA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME

2020 ◽  
pp. 15-20
Author(s):  
Akanksha Thakur ◽  
Manjusha Rajagopala ◽  
Narayan Bavalatti ◽  
Pankaj Kundal
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Stress Injury ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Group A ◽  
Systemic Symptoms ◽  
Group B

Computer Vision Syndrome is the new nomenclature to the visual, ocular, and systemic symptoms arising due to the long time and improper working on the computer. Computer Vision Syndrome is a repetitive strain disorder as defined by the American Optometric. With progressive increase in the usage of computers, the term Repeated Stress Injury has found a place in contemporary medical science. The ocular complaints experienced by computer users typically include eyestrain, eye fatigue, burning sensations, irritation, redness, blurred vision, and dry eyes, among others. This group of symptoms is called Asthenopia. The incidence of Computer Vision Syndrome is as high as 50% to 90% among the employees of computer occupation. The causes for the inefficiencies and the visual symptoms are a combination of individual visual problems and poor office ergonomics. Material & Methods: In this clinical study on CVS, 60 patients were registered from Shalakya tantra OPD, and all of them completed the treatment. In Group A, 30 patients were prescribed Abhijeet Taila for Pratimarsha Nasya and in Group B, 30 patients were prescribed Haritaki Modak tablets internally and Abhijeet Taila for Pratimarsha Nasya. Results: In total, 20% and 33.33% patients got completely cured in Group A and B respectively. Discussion: Both the drugs were effective in managing the condition, but it was observed they were more effective when given together. Multi-centric studies with larger sample size on the same drugs should be carried out to evaluate the effect of the drugs and, also so that the observations can be noted well and can be better suggested.

A Study on Frozen Shoulder and its clinical management through Nasaapana and Nasya

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveenkumar H. Bagali ◽  
A. S. Prashanth
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Frozen Shoulder ◽  
Signs And Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Modalities ◽  
Animal Kingdom ◽  
Shoulder Joints ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B

The unique position of man as a master mechanic of the animal kingdom is because of skilled movements of his hands and when this shoulder joints get obstructed, we call it as Apabahuka (Frozen shoulder), we do not find satisfactory management in modern medical science. Various effective treatment modalities have been mentioned which reverse the pathogenesis, Shodhana is advised initially followed by Shamana therapies. In the present study 30 patients were selected incidentally and placed randomly into two groups A and B, with 15 subjects in each group. Group A received Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera Pinda Sweda and Nasya Karma. Group B received Amapachana with Panchakola Churna, Jambeera pinda Sweda and Nasaapana. In both the groups two months follow up was done. Both groups showed significant improvement in the signs and symptoms of Apabahuka as well as the activities of daily livings, thereby improving the quality of life of the patients. Nasya Karma and Nasaapana provided highly significant results in all the symptoms of Apabahuka. In the present study as per the clinical data, Nasaapana is found to be more effective than Nasya Karma.

scholarly journals PREVALENCE OF COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME AMONG UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICAL THERAPY STUDENTS

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 63-68
Author(s):  
Farah Deeba
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Physical Therapy ◽  
Screen Time ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Visual Rehabilitation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Ocular Symptoms ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Physical Therapy Student

BACKGROUND AND AIM Computers and other digital screens have become an integral part of our life. It raises various ocular problems in the user due to excessive screen time, this study aims to determine the frequency of computer vision syndrome (CVS) in population of under graduate physical therapy student. METHODOLOGY This was cross-sectional study conducted at Ziauddin College of Rehabilitation Sciences; Karachi during June 2019 to September 2020.A total number of 340 candidates of age 22 years ± 1.8 including both genders participated in this study. A questionnaire was designed to collect data which was statistically analyzed on SPSS version 20. Whereas descriptive data was calculated as mean, median, mode and standard deviation using graphical representations. RESULTS 88.5% of the students used mobile phones for study purpose out of which 35.3% use it for 4-7 hour and 33% use for 7 to 10 hours a day. The ocular symptoms that students face was burning of eyes (40%), tearing (55%), eye redness (45.3%), diplopia 31.8%, blurred vision (42.9%), eye dryness (23.8%), while extra ocular symptom that was noticed in the study included headache too was (67.9%). CONCLUSION This study showed that most of the students were found to have a CVS thus screen time guide lines and visual rehabilitation must established.

scholarly journals COMPUTER VISION SYNDROME: PREVALENCE AND ASSOCIATED RISK FACTORS AMONG UNDERGRADUATES IN A TERTIARY INSTITUTION IN NORTH WESTERN NIGERIA

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Nwankwo B ◽  
◽  
Mumueh KP ◽  
Olorukooba AA ◽  
Usman NO
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Computer Vision ◽  
Computer Use ◽  
P Value ◽  
Tertiary Institution ◽  
Blurred Vision ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
Increased Risk ◽  
Associated Risk Factors

Background: Computers and other visual display devices have become essential in the present era and have led to a rise in computer-related health problems. Using computers in homes, universities and other institutions has increased output greatly but has also led to an increased risk of developing Computer vision syndrome (CVS). Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors associated with computer vision syndrome among undergraduates. Methodology: A cross-sectional study was conducted among153 respondents who were selected using a multi-stage sampling technique. A pretested, structured, interviewer-administered questionnaire was used to collect data. SPSS version 23 was used to analyze the data. A Chi-square test was used to determine the relationship between CVS and associated risk factors at a P-value of <0.05. Results: The mean age of respondents was 22.4 ± 3.4 years. The prevalence of CVS in this study was 83 (54.3%). The common symptoms experienced among the respondents were headache (51, 61.4%), eye strain (48, 57.8%) and blurred vision (42, 50.6%). The risk factors significantly associated with CVS in this study were duration of computer use, hours of computer use per day, level of a computer screen and taking breaks during computer use. Conclusion: About half of the students in this study had at least one symptom of CVS. Therefore, awareness of CVS should be created by the institution during which students would be educated on CVS and its prevention.

Efficacy of Dynamic VS Closed Kinematic Exercise Combined with Stretching in Adhesive Capsulitis- a double blinded randomized controlled trial

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (2) ◽  
pp. 368-373
Author(s):  
V Rajalaxmi ◽  
S Vasanthi ◽  
S Sathya ◽  
K Kirupa ◽  
SM Divya Mary ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Adhesive Capsulitis ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Dynamic Exercise ◽  
Post Test ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
Double Blinded ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Experimental Study Design

Objective: To compare the efficacy of Dynamic exercise and Closed kinematic exercise combined with stretching in adhesive capsulitis. Background of the study: Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by stiffness and pain in the shoulder joint. It is a painful and disabling disorder of unclear cause in which the shoulder capsule, the connective tissue surrounding the shoulder becomes inflamed and stiff, restricting ROM and causing chronic pain. Methodology: This was an experimental study design with Pre-Post test. 30 samples were selected from 45 volunteers based on the inclusion criteria. Group A-Dynamic exercise with stretching, Group B-Closed kinematic exercise with stretching, SWD is commonly given to the patients for 1 week. Results: The result concludes both the groups showed improvement while group A received Dynamic exercise with stretching was comparatively better than the Group B received Closed kinematic exercise with stretching Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.20(2) 2021 p.368-373

scholarly journals A postmortem study on the weight of the human adrenal glands

1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 204-207 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dilruba Siddiqua ◽  
Shamim Ara ◽  
Abu Sadat Mohammad Nurunnabi ◽  
Rukshana Ahmed ◽  
Ara Parven Hosne
Keyword(s):  
Adrenal Gland ◽  
Adrenal Glands ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Group A ◽  
Group B ◽  
The Right ◽  
Group D

Objective: A cross-sectional descriptive type of study was designed to find out the difference in weight of the right and left adrenal glands of Bangladeshi people in relation to age and to compare with the previous studies. Materials & Methods: The study was done in the Department of Anatomy, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka from July 2008 to June 2009 and performed on 140 post mortem human adrenal glands collected from 70 unclaimed dead bodies which were in the morgue under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The samples were divided into four age-groups including group A (11-20 years), group B (21-30 years), group C (31-40 years) & group D (41-60 years) and the weight of the adrenal glands were measured and recorded. Results: There was no difference found in weight in between the right and the left adrenal glands in any age group. For the right adrenal gland, the differences in weight between group A & group B and group A & group D were statistically significant (p<0.05). For the left adrenal gland, the differences in weight between group A & group D and group C & group D were statistically significant (p<0.05). Key words: Adrenal gland; weight of adrenal gland. DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v9i4.6686Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.09 No.4 July 2010 pp.204-207

scholarly journals Fabrication of provisional restoration on freshly prepared tooth: indirect and direct technique

2015 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Marium Choudhury ◽  
Nurun Nahar ◽  
Shegufa Yazdi ◽  
Farhana Choudhury ◽  
Alia Sultana
Keyword(s):  
Medical Science ◽  
Marginal Adaptation ◽  
Tooth Structure ◽  
Direct Technique ◽  
Group A ◽  
Prospective Comparative Study ◽  
Indirect Technique ◽  
Provisional Restoration ◽  
Group B ◽  
Medical University

Background: Provisional restorations are fabricated to protect the prepared tooth structure during period between the preparation and the final restoration, and the techniques applied are direct, indirect and indirect direct. Various materials are used to fabricate provisional restoration, such as, preformed crown, acrylic, metal shell, composite, etc. Objectives: The study was designed to evaluate the advantages of fabrication of provisional restorations by indirect technique over direct technique. Methods: This prospective comparative study carried out in the Department of Prosthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University, Dhaka, from January 2006 to December 2007, included 20 patients each for insertion of provisional restorations fabricated by indirect (group A) and direct (group B) technique. Outcome was evaluated on the basis of marginal adaptation, biocompatibility and aesthetic status. Results: On day 7 of provisional restoration, grade I marginal adaptation were observed in 75% and 40% of group A and group B patients, respectively, and on day 15 were 75% and 20%, respectively. Grade I biocompatibility on day 7 of group A patients were 100% and group B 30%, and on day 15 was 95% and 35%, respectively. Grade I aesthetic status on day 7 were in 100% of both group A and group B patients, and on day 15 was 95% and 85%, respectively. None of the patients was in grade III, either in marginal adaptation, biocompatibility or aesthetic status. Conclusion: Indirect provisional restoration is better and safer in relation to marginal adaptation, biocompatibility and aesthetic status.DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjms.v14i1.21560 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.14(1) 2015 p.59-64

scholarly journals Effects of manual continuous home cervical traction in cervical spondylosis

2020 ◽  
Vol 46 (2) ◽  
pp. 128-133
Author(s):  
MA Shakoor ◽  
Md Ali Emran ◽  
Abul Khair Ahmed Zaman ◽  
Md Moyeenuzzaman
Keyword(s):  
Cervical Spondylosis ◽  
Conventional Treatment ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Cervical Collar ◽  
Response To Treatment ◽  
Significant Difference ◽  
Cervical Traction ◽  
Group A ◽  
Neck Disorders ◽  
Group B

Background: Cervical spondylosis is the results of disc degeneration with associated osteophytosis. Cervical traction is widely used to treat neck disorders. Rehabilitation treatment like cervical traction along with other measures at home may play an important role to reduce symptoms of the patients with cervical spondylosis. Objective: A randomised clinical trial was conducted among 125 patients having cervical spondylosis to find out the effects of manual continuous home cervical traction. Methods: The patients were selected on the basis specific selection criteria. They were subdivided into two groups. In Group-A (manual continuous home cervical traction group), 61 patients were treated with exercise, cervical collar, neck support, manual continuous home cervical traction, NSAID, warm moist compression and instruction in posture. In Group-B (conventional treatment receiving group), 64 patients were treated with exercise, cervical collar, neck support, warm moist compression, NSAID and instruction in posture. Results: Among the subjects there were 68 (54.4 %) male and 57 (45.6 %) female.  The mean age of the subjects was 45.94 ± 11.65 years.  There was marked improvement of symptoms of the patients of Group-A in response to treatment for 6 weeks (p < 0.007). It indicates that manual home cervical traction was found effective to reduce the sign and symptoms of cervical spondylosis. There was improvement after treatment in Group-B also (p < 0.01). It indicates that conventional treatment was also found effective. In comparison, there was no significant difference between two groups (p < 0.36, 95% CI= ‐0.56 to 1.51) found after first week. But there was significant improvement in Group-A than Group-B after six weeks of treatment (p < 0.003, 95% CI= -2.40 to -0.51). Conclusion: It may be concluded that manual continuous home cervical traction is beneficial for the patients with cervical spondylosis. Bangladesh Med Res Counc Bull 2020; 46(2): 128-133

scholarly journals Prevalence of Computer Vision Syndrome Among Iranian Medical University Employees and Graduate Students in their Occupational Environment

2021 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 151-160
Author(s):  
Milad Qolami ◽  
◽  
Natalia Cantó-Sancho ◽  
Mar Seguí-Crespo ◽  
Elena Ronda-Pérez ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Computer Vision ◽  
Graduate Students ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Computer Users ◽  
Computer Work ◽  
University Employees ◽  
Occupational Environment ◽  
Computer Vision Syndrome ◽  
The Mean

Background and Objectives: The prolonged use of digital screens can cause a set of visual and ocular symptoms known as Computer Vision Syndrome (CVS), which is a common health issue among computer users. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CVS among university employees and graduate students in their occupational environment in Iran. Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in the Rehabilitation School of Iran University of Medical Science, Tehran, Iran. The study population (n=154) included all university employees and graduate students who spend at least one hour of computer work per day in their workplace. The participants completed a validated self-administered questionnaire. A descriptive analysis was performed and the prevalence of CVS was calculated. The correlations between variables were assessed using the Pearson and Spearman correlation coefficients and non-parametrical tests were used to evaluate the association between CVS and predictor variables, as well as differences between subgroups. Results: The Mean±SD age of the sample was 37.7±11.0 years, 64.3% were women, 57.8% were employee, 56.5% have higher education and the Mean±SD of computer usage time was 5.08±2.2. The total prevalence of CVS was 48.7% and the most frequent symptoms were eye redness (62.3%) and burning (56.5%). A significant positive correlation was found between the number of hours working with a computer and the total score of CVS (Pearson correlation coefficient = 0.248, P=0.02). Moreover, the total score of CVS significantly differed between participants who use six or more hours the computer and those who spend less than six hours (Mann-Whitney U test: P=0.007). Conclusion: This is the first investigation using a validated questionnaire to estimate the prevalence of CVS among computer users in the occupational environment, in Iran. The results show a relatively high prevalence of CVS these populations. The most affected are those who use the computer for a longer duration.

scholarly journals Comparison between Autologous Blood and Fibrin Glue for Adhering Conjunctival Autografts after Pterygium Excision- A Randomised Clinical Trial

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mona Sune ◽  
Pradeep Sune
Keyword(s):  
Clinical Trial ◽  
Fibrin Glue ◽  
Autologous Blood ◽  
Randomised Clinical Trial ◽  
Mild Degree ◽  
Group A ◽  
Pterygium Surgery ◽  
Pterygium Excision ◽  
Group B

Introduction: Fibrin glue is a biological tissue adhesive and acts on the principle of final stages of the coagulation cascade. The cost of commercially available products is very high and not affordable for the patients of low socio-economic strata. As an alternative, pterygium surgery was done using patient’s own blood to adhere the conjunctival autograft to scleral bed by the process of coagulation of fibrin from the oozing blood from the blood vessels under the flap. Aim: To compare autologous blood and fibrin glue for adhering conjunctival autografts after pterygium excision. Materials and Methods: It was a randomised clinical trial. Total 97 subjects with primary pterygium who visited the Ophthalmology Department were randomised into two groups. In group A (n=31), patients had undergone pterygium excision wherein conjunctival autograft was attached by fibrin glue. In group B (n=66) the graft was attached by autologous blood present on the scleral bed. Mean operative time for the procedures were compared. Follow- up was done for 12 months and all subjects were examined for postoperative pain, foreign body sensation, inflammation, graft stability and recurrence. Results: The mean age of patients in group A was 48.32±14.3 years (21-65 years), and in group B was 54.48±15.67 (23-74 years). Mean operating time in group A was 23.21±9.4 minutes and 13.7±4.3 minutes in group B, (p-value=0.001). Postoperative pain of mild degree was present in all the 31 (100%) subjects of group A. In group B, pain was absent in 32 (48.5%) and mild degree in 34 (51.5%) subjects. No recurrence was found in both the groups. Mean follow-up period was 11.4 months. Conclusion: This study concludes that autologous blood is a useful alternative method for graft attachment in pterygium surgery without the untoward complications related to fibrin glue.

scholarly journals Weight of the Human Thyroid Gland – A Postmortem Study

1970 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 44-48
Author(s):  
ASM Nurunnabi ◽  
A Alim ◽  
M Sabiha ◽  
B Manowara ◽  
K Monira ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thyroid Gland ◽  
Medical Science ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Human Thyroid ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Group A ◽  
The Mean ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Group B

Context: A cross-sectional study was designed to find out the difference in weight of the thyroid gland of Bangladeshi people in relation to age and sex and to compare with previous local and foreign studies. Materials & Methods: The present study was performed on 60 post mortem human thyroid gland (39 of male and 21 of female) collected from unclaimed dead bodies which were in the morgue under examination in the Department of Forensic Medicine, Dhaka Medical College, Dhaka. The samples were divided into three age-groups including Group A (10-20 years), Group B (21-50 years) & Group C (>50 years) and the weight of the thyroid glands were measured and recorded. Results: The mean weight of the thyroid gland in male was 15.14 gm, 19.20 gm and 14.64 gm and in female was 16.02 gm, 19.03 gm and 14.67 gm in group A, B and C respectively. The mean weight of the thyroid gland was 15.48 gm in group A, 19.15 gm in group B and 14.65 gm in group C. There was no difference in mean weight of the thyroid gland between male and female. The difference in mean weight of the thyroid gland between group A & group B and group B & group C were found statistically significant. The weight of the gland was found to increase from early childhood and puberty up to 50 years of age and then decrease. Key words: Thyroid gland; Weight of thyroid gland. DOI: 10.3329/bjms.v9i1.5230 Bangladesh Journal of Medical Science Vol.09 No.1 Jan 2010 44-48

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