Heart rate variability (HRV) is traditionally derived from RR interval time series of electrocardiography (ECG). Photoplethysmography (PPG) also reflects the cardiac rhythm since mechanical activity heart coupled to its electrical activity. Thus, theoretically, PPG can be used for determining between successive heartbeats and variability. However, wave lags behind ECG signal by required transmission pulse wave. In this study, finger-tip standard lead II were recorded five minutes 10 healthy...

There is a substantial body of evidence on the efficacy yoga in management bronchial asthma. Many studies have reported, as effects asthma, significant improvements pulmonary functions, quality life and reduction airway hyper-reactivity, frequency attacks medication use. In addition, few attempted to understand exercise-induced bronchoconstriction (EIB) or exercise tolerance capacity. However, none these has investigated any immunological mechanisms by which improves variables The present...

An attempt is made to enhance the rate of heat transfer in exchangers using Al2O3 nanofluid. In this work an experimental analysis on trapezoidal-cut twisted tape insert a double pipe U-tube exchanger water based nanofluid presented. The coefficients and corresponding friction factors required for performance are determined taking into account typical operating conditions turbulent flow regimes with particle volume concentration 0.01% 0.03% twist ratios ranging between 5 20. Experimental...

Professionalism has emerged as a core competency for the medical professionals globally. However, few studies have been reported from Gulf region to assess situation and take steps promote professionalism.To elicit views of final year students, interns, residents explore what professionalism meant them, problems they encountered, can be done professionalism.We adopted qualitative approach including 10 focus group discussions. The proceedings were tape-recorded, transcribed, analyzed...

The aim of this study was to observe the effect comprehensive yogic breathing (Sudarshan Kriya Yoga [SKY] and Pranayam) had on cardiac autonomic functions in patients with diabetes.This is a prospective randomized controlled intervention trial. Cardiac were assessed 64 diabetics. Patients into two groups, one group receiving standard therapy for diabetes other program. Standard included dietary advice, brisk walking 45 min daily, administration oral antidiabetic drugs. Comprehensive program...

Fibromyalgia is a multi-symptomatic disorder characterized by generalized pain. The pathophysiology of fibromyalgia supposedly an interplay between central nervous system hyper-responsiveness, autonomic dysfunction, and peripheral In this cross-sectional study, the objective was to assess sensitization activity in patients with compared control. Fifty adults diagnosed modified American College Rheumatology 2010 criteria equal number age- sex-matched controls participated study urban tertiary...

Objectives: We assessed the frontal cerebral hemodynamic alterations and neuro-cardiovascular interactions during alternate nostril breathing (ANB), a slow yogic manoeuvre. Material Methods: Five healthy male volunteers (age 30 ± 3.8 years) practised ANB for 5 min at five breaths per minute with timing ratio (seconds) of 4:2:4:2 (inspiration: Pause: Expiration: Pause). recorded 16 channels functional near-infrared spectroscopy prefrontal cortex (PFC) region brain, electrocardiography,...

<title>Abstract</title> The functioning of gastrocnemius-soleus (G-S) muscle complex aids in stabilizing and controlling major bony joints, it also provides the primary coordination foot body mass support. Geometric positioning transferring plantar loads can be adversely impacted human musculature system because inactivity muscles microgravity environment. Differential activation G-S analyzed to learn more about their roles during movement, performance injury prevention. Therefore, aim this...

The objective structured practical examination (OSPE) together with the classical (CPE) form basis for evaluation of laboratory teaching at All India Institute Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Students' attitudes to OSPE and CPE were assessed by preparing a questionnaire containing 32 item statements on Likert's 5-point scale (LS) 11 bipolar adjectives Osgood's 7-point Semantic Differential Scale (OSDS). was administered 50 medical undergraduates before their final examination. Forty-two (84%)...

Objective: The present study focused on exploring the current level of hearing protection and subsequently determined prevalence occupational noise-induced loss among casting forging industry workers. Background: provides employment to a significant portion population. Method: was assessed through questionnaire survey 572 Out these workers, 165 another control group 57 participants were by formal audiometry. Audiometric tests conducted at frequencies 1.0 KHz 8.0 KHz. occurrence basis...

Persons with epilepsy are afflicted comorbidities such as stigma, anxiety, and depression which have a significant impact on their quality of life. These remain largely unaddressed in resource-limited countries. This randomized controlled trial (RCT) aimed to investigate whether yoga psychoeducation were effective reducing felt stigma (primary outcome), neuropsychiatric outcomes, seizure frequency, compared sham persons epilepsy.

To determine the clinical features and anatomic parameters in asymptomatic (creeping) symptomatic, chronic, primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) as compared with open-angle (OAG) control subjects normal eyes.Forty consecutive patients each of following four types eyes were studied (N = 160): symptomatic PACG, OAG, age-, sex-, refraction-matched subjects. The refractive status, keratometry, pachymetry, corneal diameter, anterior chamber depth, lens thickness, axial length, relative position...

Purpose To evaluate changes at the anterior chamber angle during Valsalva maneuver in eyes suspected to have a primary adult glaucoma. Methods Seventy-six consecutive patients underwent recording of applanation tonometry, measurement recess, opening distance, recess area, scleral spur-iris root iris thickness, iridociliary angle, ciliary body depth, and pupil size on ultrasound biomicroscopy before maneuver. The was standardized pressure 40 mmHg for 15 seconds, using manometer. Results mean...

Approximate entropy (ApEn) and sample (SampEn) are the promising techniques for extracting complex characteristics of cardiovascular variability. Ectopic beats, originating from other than normal site, artefacts contributing a serious limitation to heart rate variability (HRV) analysis. The approaches like deletion interpolation currently in use eliminate bias produced by ectopic beats. In this study, R–R interval time series 10 healthy acute myocardial infarction (AMI) patients were...

Yoga has been shown to be beneficial in diabetes many studies, though randomized control trials are few. The aim of this trial was see the effect Sudarshan Kriya and related practices (comprehensive yogic breathing program) on quality life, glycemic control, cardiac autonomic functions diabetes. Diabetes mellitus is a risk factor for sudden death. Cardiac neuropathy implicated causation Therefore, maneuver prevent progression holds significance.A total 120 patients oral medication diet...

In end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients, the most common cause of mortality and morbidity are cardiovascular events. This could be attributed to impaired baroreflex function observed in this group patients. The effect transplantation (RT) on sensitivity (BRS) ESRD patients has been inadequately addressed. Therefore, we investigated its relation arterial stiffness indices variability parameters (heart rate blood pressure variability--HRV BPV) before after decipher underlying mechanism...