Assessment of road safety knowledge and practices among undergraduates in a medical college in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu.

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 (2) ◽  
pp. 6
Author(s):  
Christina Sheeba Christopher
Keyword(s):  
Road Safety ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Safety Knowledge

Assessment of Stature from Hand Span - A Cross Sectional Descriptive Investigation among Undergraduate Medical Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 10 (9) ◽  
pp. 577-582
Author(s):  
Mani Kathapillai
Keyword(s):  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Span Length ◽  
Undergraduate Medical Students ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Hand Size ◽  
Males And Females ◽  
Hand Length

BACKGROUND Hand size measurements are commonly used references when instruments are not available and still practiced in rural and even in urban areas of Tamil Nadu. Ancient literature evidences have adequate support for their usage. We wanted to correlate hand span length, hand breadth, and hand length with the stature of an individual. We also wanted to compare the level of correlation of hand span length between males and females. METHODS 214 students were recruited for this study as a convenient sample size. Male students were 122, females were 92. They were aged between 18 - 23 years of Shri Sathya Sai Medical College and Research Institute. Hand span is the distance between tips of the casually extended pollex and minimus. RESULTS The results of Pearson’s correlations were moderately significant between height and the hand breadth (0.315), between height and weight (0.340), and between height and hand length (0.387). The extent of correlation was significant between height and the hand span (0.954) in case of males. In case of females, value of the correlation was also moderately significant between height and the hand breadth (0.619), between height and weight (0.392), between height and hand length (0.515) and between height and the hand span (0.973). CONCLUSIONS The stature was reliably estimated from the hand span length, and the same could be applied for the medicolegal, and forensic purposes. KEY WORDS Hand Span, Stature, Medico Legal, Anthropometry

scholarly journals Role of Squash Cytology in Intraoperative Diagnosis of Meningioma

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gowri Prakasam ◽  
K Karkuzhali ◽  
Veeraraghavan Gurusamy
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Frozen Section ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Histopathological Diagnosis ◽  
Suspected Case ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Female Ratio ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Cost Effective Technique

Introduction: Primary Central Nervous System (CNS) tumours constitute less than 2% of overall cancers in adults and are the second most frequently encountered tumours in children. Meningiomas form 24-30% of primary intracranial tumours. Most intrinsic brain tumours are soft and gelatinous in consistency, smear preparation can readily made which gives excellent cytological details when compared to frozen section as the latter produces ice crystal artifacts. Aim: To assess the diagnostic utility of squash cytological evaluation of meningiomas and its comparison with final histopathological diagnosis. Materials and Methods: The cross-sectional study was done at Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India for period of three years from January 2015 to December 2017. Total of 54 clinically diagnosed and radiologically suspected case of meningiomas were selected. Smears were prepared from the biopsy samples sent in normal saline and stained by Haematoxylin and Eosin (H&E) method. The cytological features were noted and matched with biopsy findings. Descriptive statistics were used to analyse the results. Results: Total of 54 squash smears with male to female ratio was 1:1.5. Maximum number of cases were seen between 41- 50 years followed by 51-60 years. Complete concordance was obtained in 51 cases (94.44%) and partial concordance was noted in a case due to underestimation of malignancy grade in squash cytology. Out of 54 cases, two cases were found to be discordant with final histopathological diagnosis. Conclusion: Intraoperative squash cytology is easy, rapid, reliable and cost-effective technique for neurosurgical consultation with fairly high accuracy in diagnosing meningiomas.

scholarly journals Risk factor assessment and screening for diabetes in field practice area of a private medical college in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu

2017 ◽  
Vol 4 (8) ◽  
pp. 2670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sathish Dev ◽  
Timsi Jain ◽  
Sivaprakasam P. ◽  
Dinesh Raja
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Univariate Analysis ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
World Health ◽  
Chi Square ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Diabetes Status ◽  
Field Practice

Background: Diabetes, which was known to be an epidemic in the urban areas, has been found to be increasing rapidly in the rural areas too as a result of the socioeconomic transitions. Diabetes is no longer only a disease of the elderly but is one of the major causes of morbidity and mortality affecting youth and middle aged people.Methods: Screening camp for diabetes was conducted by the Department of Community Medicine in three different areas in the field practice area of Saveetha Medical College and Hospital viz. Thirumazhisai, Kuthambakkam and Velavedu in Thiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu on 7th April 2016 as a part of World Health Day 2016 celebration. Data was collected using a predesigned interview schedule. Descriptive statistics was calculated using rates, ratios & proportions. Univariate analysis was done using Chi square test to find the association between various factors and diabetes status. A parsimonious regression model was developed to find the predictor variables for diabetes.Results: A total of 188 people aged above 18 years attended the screening camps. Majority of the camp attendees were females (62.2%). Proportion of people having diabetes (already diagnosed plus newly screened) was found to be 18.1% out of which 3.2% were screened positive for diabetes. On regression analysis, Intake of alcohol and perceived stress were found to be significantly associated with diabetes (p<0.05).Conclusions: This study highlights a significant burden of undiagnosed cases of diabetes in the community. This indicates the need for systematic screening and awareness programs to identify the undiagnosed cases in the community and offer early life style modifications, treatment and regular follow up to such individuals.

scholarly journals Lifestyle-associated risk for cardiovascular diseases among doctors and nurses working in a medical college hospital in Tamil Nadu, India

2016 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 281
Author(s):  
G Vijayakrishnan ◽  
Shailendra KumarB Hegde ◽  
AkshayaK Sasankh ◽  
Sanjana Venkateswaran ◽  
Ganeshkumar Parasuraman
Keyword(s):  
Cardiovascular Diseases ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Doctors And Nurses

Combating COVID- 19 in SRM Medical College Hospital, Tamil Nadu, South India: an overview

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (23) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ms. Amutha Christinal ◽  
Ms. Catherine Priyadharsini ◽  
Ms. Annie Jasline ◽  
Ms. Reji Baby
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
South India ◽  
Medical College Hospital ◽  
College Hospital ◽  
Medical College

scholarly journals Analysis of repeat LSCS in a tertiary care centre

2018 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1963
Author(s):  
M. Poovathi ◽  
Suilharsini T. S.
Keyword(s):  
Caesarean Section ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Caesarean Section Rate ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Management Strategies ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Care Needs ◽  
Tertiary Care Centre ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Set Up

Background: Caesarean section (CS) rates continue to increase worldwide, particularly in middle and high-income countries without evidence indicating substantial maternal and perinatal benefits from the increase and some studies showing negative consequences for maternal and neonatal health. The objective of this study is to analyse the repeat caesarean section rates in a tertiary centre.Methods: This is a retrospective study carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pudhukottai Medical College, Tamil Nadu, India for a 12-month period from January 2017 to December 2017 with the aim to analyse the rate and indications for caesarean section and to identify the measures to decrease its incidence if possible. A total of 2654 cesarean deliveries were conducted in one year, out of which 1380 (51.99%) were primary cesarean sections and 1274(48%) were repeat cesarean sections.Results: Repeat LSCS is more common in age group of 21-30 years (80%) and in second gravida (90.42%). The incidence of caesarean section is 94.6%. Patients who had successful trial of scar were 73. In all these patients, measures were taken to shorten the 2nd stage of labour either by giving episiotomy alone or by application of outlet forceps or vacuum. Out of these 62 (84.9%) patients were delivered by episiotomy alone.Conclusions: Caesarean section has become one of the commonly performed surgeries in obstetric practice. Implementation of standard labour management strategies can reduce primary caesarean section rate without compromising maternal and fetal safety. One important strategy is ROBSON ‘S 10 GROUP classification system for caesarean section needs to be adopted. Targets of care needs to be set up which also depends on the available resources and expertise. With continuous critical review as described and frequent comparison with other delivery units, the caesarean section rate in each individual unit can be reduced to an appropriate level.

scholarly journals Serum soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase-1 in ectopic pregnancy

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (04) ◽  
pp. 335-339
Author(s):  
Sathya Selvarajan ◽  
Jothimalar Ramalingam ◽  
Jaya Vijayaraghavan ◽  
Zachariah Bobby
Keyword(s):  
Tyrosine Kinase ◽  
Ectopic Pregnancy ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Characteristic Curve ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Normal Pregnancy ◽  
Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay ◽  
Intrauterine Pregnancy ◽  
Medical College ◽  
Noninvasive Biomarker

Abstract CONTEXT: The diagnosis of an ectopic pregnancy (EP) requires the usage of serial beta-human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) measurements and ultrasonography to locate the gestational sac. With the rising trends in its incidence, a rapid, noninvasive biomarker to detect this condition at the earliest can aid in decreasing the morbidity and mortality linked with EP. AIMS: This study was performed to determine the serum level of soluble FMS-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFLT-1) at 4–10-week gestation in EP and normal pregnancy and to identify whether it can be used as a biomarker to distinguish an EP from a normal intrauterine pregnancy. SETTINGS AND DESIGN: This was a prospective case–control study conducted over 2 years from 2015 to 2017 in 280 women between the age groups of 19 and 38 years at a tertiary level hospital. SUBJECTS AND METHODS: Levels of sFLT-1 in sera of 140 women with EP and 140 women with normal pregnancy were assayed by a sandwich enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay at Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. STATISTICAL ANALYSIS USED: Statistical analyses were performed with SPSS software version 16.0, and P ≤ 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The median sFLT-1 level in EP was 419 pg/ml. This was significantly lower than the value of 898 pg/ml in normal pregnancy. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis showed that at a cutoff of 623 pg/ml, sFLT-1 was able to distinguish an EP from a normal intrauterine pregnancy with a sensitivity of 98.6% and a specificity of 90.7%. CONCLUSIONS: The present study showed the significant early lowering of sFLT-1 in EP and may be considered as an effective biomarker compared to beta-hCG.

scholarly journals A study on occurrence of third trochanter in the femora in northern Tamil Nadu region

2015 ◽  
Vol 04 (04) ◽  
pp. 186-189
Author(s):  
N Muthukumaravel ◽  
K. Y Manjunath
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Average Length ◽  
Gluteus Maximus ◽  
Functional Difference ◽  
Human Beings ◽  
Average Width ◽  
Medical College ◽  
The Third ◽  
Gluteus Maximus Muscle ◽  
The Right

Abstract Background and aims: The third trochanter is defined as the osseous tubercule in the superior part of the gluteal tuberosity. The occurrence of third trochanter might have been due to the consequence of the relative strengthening of gluteus maximus muscle in human beings. The present study was undertaken on the femora of northern Tamil Nadu region with the aim to determine the frequency of third trochanter of femur in this region and to compare it with occurrence in other series. Material and methods: The study was carried out on a collection of 153 dried adult femora of unknown age and sex available at the departments of Anatomy of Annapoorana Medical College and Vinayaka Mission's Homeopathy Medical College, Salem, Tamil Nadu, India. Results: Out of total 153 femora studied, the presence of third trochanter was noticed in 21 femora (13.72%). Out of these 15.71% were femora of the right side and 12.04% were of the left side. The average length and breadth of the third trochanters were 19.80±5.22 mm and 7.63±1.75 mm respectively Conclusion: The occurrence of the third trochanter was considerably higher among right femora than the femora of the left side. The average length of the third trochanters was found to be more on the right side and average width was more on the left side. This may be due to functional difference between the right and left gluteus maximii muscles.

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