iosr-JDMS   Volume-4 ~ Issue-3

Abstract: Background: Sympathetic reactivity is defined as an exaggerated response to stress. Studies have shown that enhanced sympathetic response to stress tilts the balance towards Sympathetic over activity which in turn indicates a pre hypertensive state. Genetic predisposition definitely plays an important role in the development of hypertension. Hence, there is a need to explore the Sympathetic reactivity in children of hypertensive parents
Keywords: Isometric hand grip, Mental stress test, Sympathetic reactivity.

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Abstract: The present study was conducted to keep in view the various predisposing factors, mode of road users and the pattern of injuries sustained in Road Traffic Accident (RTA) in Meerut. Out of 210 RTA victims who attended the hospital during the study period 185 were included for the study at emergency of SVBP hospital during September 07 to April 08. RTA victims were maximum in age group 15-24 yrs.(24.3%) and percentage of male was very high (77.8%). The maximum RTA victims were passengers (39.3%), followed by pedestrians (31.9%). The maximum RTAs occurred between 9 a.m. -12 p.m. on most of the day and the day involved in maximum of RTAs was Monday (19.6%).The most commonly involved vehicle was motorized twowheeler (38.9%) followed by a car/taxi (23.3%). Maximum injuries were sustained at lower extremity (55.7%) followed by head & neck (52.4%). In pedestrians lower extremity (57.6%), in drivers upper extremity (56.1%) and in passengers head and neck region (62.3%) was most effected part of body.
Keywords: Road Traffic Accidents, Injuries, Road Users, Pedestrians, RTA

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Abstract: Halitosis is known as unpleasant oral odor affecting large proportion of population and may be the cause of a significant social and psychological handicap. People who are not aware of their bad breath may encounter romantic, social and professional rejection without knowing the reason. 85% cases of halitosis originate from microbial putrefaction within the oral cavity itself. Modern analytical and microbiological techniques permit diagnosis of halitosis. Management of oral malodor is directed at managing and reducing the bacterial load from oral cavity by instituting proper oral hygiene measures, control of tongue flora by brushing or scraping, and possibly the adjunctive use of antiplaque agents.

Keywords - : Chlorhexidine, oral malodor, organoleptic rating, tongue coatings, volatile Sulphur Compounds.

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Abstract: Psychological Morbidities among medical undergraduates are quite common at various stages of their training, which vary depending on academic pressures, different socio-demographic factors and the scale of measurement. Impaired mental health among students may adversely influence their academic performances, play a role in alcohol and substance use and place them at increased risk of suicidal attempts. A cross-sectional questionnaire based study was undertaken among undergraduate medical students of different batches in a Medical College in Kolkata, India using BDI II scale to assess the proportion of students had depressive symptoms along with relation of some socio-demographic factors and methods to cope with. Males and hostelites were more. Total 41.1% had probable depression among which 15% had Mild and 26.1% had Mod- Severe depression. Lower proportion of depression found among 3rd.semester batch (21.6%) than their senior batches. Depression was more among males, hostelites, students coming from higher income category. As cope up strategies, 24.4% adopted substance abuse, 6.7% attempted self mutilation which even increased to 17% for Mod-Severe depression. Screening for psychological well being of the medical students during training on regular basis along with appropriate intervention is the need of the hour.

Keywords: Beck Depression Inventory, Depression, Medical Undergraduates, Semester.

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