Vol 3 Issue 2 October 2015-March 2016

Abstract: The aim of this study is to determine risk factors associated with female genital mutilation (FGM) during child delivery in Abia State – Nigeria. Information on the risk factors such as haemorrhage, perinea tear, urinary incontinence, and scar tissue formation were extracted from 840 case files randomly selected by systematic sampling technique from a sampling frame of 4,200 case files of women who were admitted for child delivery in two hospitals, from 2010-2014. Two focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to complement the quantitative data extracted from hospital records. Data were analyzed quantitatively and qualitatively using McNemar’s Test statistic, Odds Ratio (OR) and Chi-Square statistic in determining association and significance. The study identified four main risk factors associated with the practice of FGM during child birth. These include haemorrhage 45%; perinea tear 40%, urinary incontinence 44% and scar tissue formation 32%. Statistical analysis showed that there was association between FGM and haemorrhage 0.046, perinea tear (0.074); urinary incontinence (0.283) and scar tissue formation (0.164). The FGDs confirmed that FGM was still practiced in this part of the country. The study provided empirical evidence-based data in support of the factors or reasons for continued practice of FGM despite its ban in Nigeria. These included economic, socio-cultural imperative and ignorance. The prevalence of FGM was still high, 57%. Prospect of stopping the practice of FGM in this part of the world is far-fetched.

Keywords: Female genital mutilation, associated risk factors, at child delivery, Abia State, Nigeria.

Title: Studies on Risk Factors Associated With Female Genital Mutilation during Child Delivery in Abia State - Nigeria

Author: UDOCHI NWOSU, MADU AWA, IJEOMA NDUKA

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Abstract: Today cancer stands among the leading cause of disease and disability in the world. Cancer is the leading cause of death in the developed world and the second leading cause of death in the developed world. The patients who are diagnosed with cancer are a valuable group in our society. The impact of cancer not only affects the person but also it affects family and the community. The stress experiences by the care givers are more or less similar to the patients who are diagnosed with cancer. Throughout this journey, the family members, being with the patient, are also facing their own stresses and changing roles which may be directly or indirectly related to the patient’s illness. Stress during the care giving affects the health of the caregiver. The study is aimed to assess the level of stress and coping among caregivers of patients with cancer. A total of 100 caregivers of patients with mental illness were selected by Non probability convenient sampling technique. The tools used for the data collection were Kingston’s stress scale and coping strategies inventory and socio-demographic Proforma. The study results revealed that majority of the caregivers (58%) were in the age group of 18-38 years. Majority of them (89%) had moderate level of stress, 9% had mild level of stress and 1% had severe level of stress. Majority of the caregivers (70%) had average coping.

Keywords: level of stress, coping, caregiver, patient, cancer.

Title: Assess the Stress and Coping Among the Caregivers of Patients with Cancer in Selected Oncology Center Mangaluru

Author: Soumya Antony, Sreemol V.M, Sreejitha A, Mr. Syed Imran, Mrs. Vineetha Jacob

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Abstract: Thyroid gland plays an important and specific role in the endocrine system. Hypothyroidism is one of the most common disorders seen in present days especially among women. Thyroid hormones have significant effects on synthesis, mobilization and metabolism of lipids. So this study was conducted to find out the association of lipid profile with hypothyroidism. MATERIAL AND METHOD: This study was conducted in Department of Biochemistry, GMC kota.50 patient samples and 50 control samples were taken. Serum was separated and serum lipid profile levels were estimated by fully Automated Analyzer ERBA EM 360.Thyroid estimation was done on Roche Chemiluminescence Analyzer. Data was analyzed using Mann- Whitney U test. RESULT: Cases have significantly higher values for serum lipid profile than controls and have significant positive correlation with TSH.  CONCLUSION:  Our data statisticaly suggest that hyperlipidemia is associated with hypothyroidism.  These enhance the risk for development of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease.

Keywords: Hypothyroidism, Cholesterol, Triglycerides, V LDL, LDL, HDL.

Title: Study of Lipid Profile in Relation with Hypothyroidism

Author: GULAB KANWAR, KUSUM BALA JAIN, JITENDRA JAIN

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Abstract: Nadi shodhana pranayama “purification of subtle energy paths” where inhalation and exhalation are done through alternative nostrils for successive respiratory cycles. These relations of nasal cycle performance with hemispheric activity on few mental functions (Spatial/Verbal) are studied in the present study. Study included 100 subjects (first year medical and dental) aged between 17-21 years. Subjects were assigned into two groups: A. study group (n=50) and B. control group (n=50). Subjects from Group A were subjected to a twelve week of Nadi shodhana pranayama twenty minutes daily. Verbal and Spatial memory scores were measured on day 1 and after 12 weeks in both the groups. The results suggested a significant improvement in spatial and verbal memory score (p<0.001) in study group compared to control group. Nadi Shodhana pranayama increases both spatial and verbal memory scores.

Keywords: Memory scores, Nadi-shodhana pranayama.

Title: A Study on Effect of Nadi-Shodhana Pranayama on Verbal and Spatial Memory Scores

Author: Chethan K, Kavana GV

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Abstract: Collision tumors are gastrointestinal tumors displaying both exocrine and Neuroendocrine (NE) differentiation. True collision tumors are defined as those in which NETs and conventional carcinomas are closely juxtaposed, but not admixed. These are well recognized, but very uncommon. Recently world health organization has renamed these as mixed Adenocarcinoma Neuroendocrine (MANECs). Gastric MANECs are rare and usually described to be composed of an exocrine component represented by an Adenocarcinoma with a variable grade of differentiation and a neuroendocrine component usually represented by a NEC. We present here a case which presented with dyspeptic symptoms and weight loss. The Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD) revealed a mass at the cardiac end of stomach and at lesser curvature. Also a nodule was identified at the gastric antrum and in 1st part of duodenum. Endoscopic biopsy from cardiac end of stomach and lesser curvature showed features of Adenocarcinoma, while biopsy from nodule in gastric antrum and duodenum was diagnosed as Neuroendocrine carcinoma after confirmation with Immunohistochemistry (Synaptophysin and Chromogranin A.). Subtotal Gastrectomy showed multiple tumors in fundus, body and antrum of the stomach. Microscopy revealed poorly differentiated Adenocarcinoma – Stage: T2bNxMx and Neuroendocrine carcinoma G1. Two hypotheses have arisen to describe the histological origin. One is that are derived from a common multipotential epithelial stem cell, the NEC component resulting from differentiation from the Adenocarcinoma. The second is that Adenocarcinoma and NEC carcinoma arise from a multipotential epithelial stem cell and a primitive NEC, respectively. The clinical behavior of composite carcinomas depends on the poorly differentiated components. Treatment consists of excision of operable / curable tumors.

Keywords: mixed tumors of stomach; collision tumors; double tumors; Adenocarcinoma; Neuroendocrine carcinoma; MANEC tumors.

Title: Collision Tumor of the Stomach: Co-Existing Adenocarcinoma And Neuroendocrine Carcinoma: Managed Surgically

Author: Rajesh Dogra, Nina Furia, Harshad Jariwala, Pratik Jariwala, Leena Salunkhe, Kaushik Joshi

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