Vol. 11 No. 3 (2022): Chettinad Health City Medical Journal

Editorial

Better Nutrition during First 1000 Days of Life: A Golden Opportunity to Improve Childhood Growth and Development

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Raja D
Abstract

The first 1000 days of life starting from the antenatal period until the kid’s second year of life provides a golden opportunity to have a healthier future generation. It’s also a time period which has enormous potential for growth and development but also comes with a huge vulnerability. This is the time during which the child’s brain attains most of its growth and the foundations for lifelong health are laid upon. It can lead to obesity, diabetes and other chronic diseases later in life, which can be a harbinger of a lifetime of health problems.

Research Article

Bio Psychosocial Factors and Central Sensitization in Patients with Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Thangamani Ramalingam Alagappan, SN Senthilkumar
Abstract

Central sensitization (CS) is a neurological sensitivity phenomenon that causes patients to perceive more pain and broader discomfort. However, the bio psychosocial factors associated with the phenomenon of perception continue to explore and further the current knowledge on CS in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain. The main purpose of this study was to determine the extent of associative relationship between central nervous system sensitization and bio psychosocial measures in patients with chronic musculoskeletal pain.

Efficacy of Unani Combination Therapy in the Management of Acne Vulgaris: A Randomised Standard Controlled Study

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Samreen Khan, Yasmeen Shamsi, Umar Jahangir, Mukesh Manjhi, Md Wasi Akhtar
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Acne vulgaris is one of the common chronic inflammatory diseases of the pilosebaceous unit with multiple pathophysiologies affecting adolescents mainly.Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of Shahtra (Fumaria indica) orally along with the topical use of Zimad Muhasain and the management of moderate to severe category of acne vulgaris on the Global Acne Grading System (GAGS) scale.

Musculoskeletal Pain among Work from Home Population during the COVID-19 Pandemic - A Cross Sectional Study

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Manju S, Suruliraman SM
Abstract

he COVID-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdowns had brought many changes in the working patterns of the people. Work from home, which has been becoming the new normal is suspected to increase the prevalence of musculoskeletal disorders and stress.Aim: To assess the prevalence of musculoskeletal pain among the work from home population and hence bring the required changes to ergonomics.

Resilience in Mothers having Children with Disabilities

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Kishan Kumar Singh, Arun Kumar
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In a developing society and community with limited rehabilitation and care services there are major challenges for mothers with disabled children and the responsibility of a child’s growth falls solely on the shoulders of the mother or caregivers. Understanding the resilience in mothers (caregivers) is becoming more important as a process in the area of disabilities, for quality development and caring of children with disabilities. The question tthat comes to mind is, what factors make some families do well in adverse conditions while others fight to keep their family life functional, when they are subjected to similar stresses? The aim of this research is to explore the role of resilience factors in mothers having children with disabilities. This study was conducted to assess the resilience of mothers who have children with disabilities.

Semi - Analytical Solution of Modelled Typhoid Fever Disease

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  • September 16th 2022
  • S Rekha, Balaganesan Palanivelu, P Mercy
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To analyze the optimal control of the Typhoid fever virus a mathematical modeling was developed by Getachew Teshome Tilahun. We have approached a Homotopy Perturbation Method to solve a linear differential equation. An analytical solution of Susceptible People(S), Infected People (I), Carrier People (C), Recovered People (R), and Bacteria People ( is obtained and compared with simulation results. A significant agreement is produced when approximate analytical results are compared to numerical simulation. The treatment rate of infectious disease (, Natural death rate (and typhoid-induced death rates (α) are discussed.

Social Support and Mental Health among Obese and Non-obese

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Mohamed Yousuf Adam, Mohammad Amin Wani
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Due to modernization, overeating becomes as trending topic due to its disturbance on our energy balance system and body weight. Behavioural issues such as overeating and sedentary lifestyle have impact on health through an increase in body mass index due to excessive deposition of body fat. Thus, it impacts on our body weight through positive energy balance in which there is an increase energy intake and decrease energy expenditure. On the other hand, it can be controlled through appropriate social support and optimum mental health.

Study of Compliance, Pattern of Treatment Interruption and Adverse Events Reported by Anaemic Pregnant Women Receiving the Parenteral Iron Sucrose Therapy

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Abhishek Singh, Deepika Agrawal, Pawan Kumar Goel
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In spite of many efforts by the government since independence anaemia in pregnant women has shown resistance to improvement.Aim: The main aim was to study the compliance of parenteral iron sucrose therapy in pregnant woman along with an additional objective which was to study the pattern of treatment interruption and adverse events observed by them.

The Gummy Smile and its Concern among Dental Students - A Survey

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Jessica, Aarthi Thiyagarajan, Rizwana Fathima, Alagappan Meyyappan, Semmia, Rajesh
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A smile can be displeasing when there is eexcessive gingival show. Currently, correction of a gummy smile is becoming a prime demand by the patients. An exposure of 3 mm of gingival tissue is diagnosed as a gummy smile. Many reasons contribute to a gummy smile and the availability of treatment options falls under a wide range.Aims: The aim was to assess knowledge among dental students on the gummy smile and its treatment plans.

Review Article

Are Strength and Conditioning Knowledge Essential for a Physiotherapist?

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Alagappan Thiyagarajan
Abstract

Physiotherapists are vital exercise professionals involved in handling musculoskeletal injuries with exercise therapy grounded approaches. The process of decision making and acclimatization of a rehabilitation program, especially in the case of rehabilitation and a return to a fully functioning state of an injured athlete, greatly depend on the training parameters, strength and conditioning principles. It is claimed that exercise rehabilitation applications blended with strength and conditioning principles claim better results with the patient’s symptoms throughout the rehabilitation phase.

Short Communication

A Study of Malaria in Maharashtra

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  • September 16th 2022
  • Arvind Nath
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Gadchiroli District and Mumbai together accounted for 96% of the Malaria cases in Maharashtra till September 2021, and the state reported 9289 cases of the disease during that year till that time. Large scale measures, such as mass drug treatment will need to be taken if it must achieve the target of zero cases of Malaria by the year 2027.