Vol. 13 No. 3 (2024): Chettinad Health City Medical Journal

Editorial

The Burnout Epidemic: A Crisis among Healthcare Professionals

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Raja D
Abstract

Burnout among healthcare personnel has become a significant concern in recent years, intensified by the extraordinary demands of the COVID-19 epidemic. Burnout, characterised as a condition of emotional, mental, and physical exhaustion resulting from prolonged and excessive stress, can significantly affect the well-being of healthcare professionals, patients, and the healthcare system overall. Comprehending the underlying reasons, ramifications, and possible remedies to this issue is crucial for sustaining a viable healthcare workforce.

Research Article

A Pre-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme (STP) in Terms of Awareness of Female Students Regarding Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and its Vaccine in a Selected School of New Delhi

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Nishat Ansari, Bindu Shaiju, Saba Hashmi
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection can also cause a number of anogenital malignancies, including head and neck cancers as well as cancers of the anus, vulva, vagina, and penis. Around 70% of all instances of cervical cancers are caused by HPV types 16 and 18. Nowadays, HPV vaccinations that offer defence against HPV 16 and 18 infections may lower the occurrence of cervical and other anogenital malignancies.

A Study on the Antibacterial and Cytotoxic Properties of Aqueous Extract of Terminalia chebula Fruits

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Azmathullah R, Dhanalakshmi P, Lakshmi K, Rajesh Kumar S
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The Combretaceae family species Terminalia chebula is frequently referred to as the “king of medicine” utilised throughout Tibet to treat a variety of conditions like diabetes, depression, leprosy, cardiovascular disease, inadequate memory etc due to its alluring antibacterial, antifungal, anticariogenic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial activity. Terminalia chebula fruits are rich in tannins, flavonoids, and essential oils.

A Study on the Impact of Endoscopic Myomectomy on Reproductive Outcomes of Assisted Reproductive Technology

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Lily Nandi, Smisha Sridev, Thomas VM, Shatakshi Kulshreshtha, Krishnavignesh Lakshmanan, Abinaya R
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Uterine fibroids (myomas or leiomyomas) are the most common benign tumours in women of reproductive age. They have varied clinical presentations ranging from being asymptomatic to being a major source of clinical morbidity. The presence of uterine fibroids has been linked to fertility problems.

A Study to Assess the Awareness and Knowledge Related to Breast Cancer among Females in a Selected Area of Delhi

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Arushi Negi, Seema Rani
Abstract

Breast cancer begins with uncontrolled breast cell growth and is classified by the type of cells involved. It usually starts in the breast ducts and can spread to other organs through blood or lymphatic vessels.

Availability of Toilet at the Household Level in India: Evidence from National Family Health Survey

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  • September 30th 2024
  • K NirmalKumar, V Sivasankar
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Poor sanitation has an impact on all facets of human life, including health development, economy, dignity of a human being, nutrition and empowerment of individuals. Globally, one in ten people use open defecation and India has 564 million people who defecate in the open. The government of India is trying to eradicate open defecation by constructing individual household toilets through different sanitation programmes.

Does Wearing Heeled Footwear Have an Effect on Lower Back Function in Women?: A Cross-Sectional Study

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Swathi S R, Ishwarya Vardhini C, Senthil Purushothaman
Abstract

Pain is a concept that can occur due to many reasons. Females are more prevalent than males in terms of pain. The total occurrence of discomfort in the lower back is 28.8 % and thus the prevalence in females was 60.9% which is higher than in males which accounts for 39.1%. The important point that must be noted is the reports of many research studies showing that long-term usage of high-heeled footwear can adversely on various body parts. But still, women like to wear them.

Effect of Kinesio Taping on Spasticity and Postural Control in Stroke Patients with Hemiplegic Foot

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Vidhi Gupta, Rakesh Khandelwal, Anjali Jain, Sudarshan Adha
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Post-stroke spasticity is a common complication of stroke and a key contributor to impaired Motor functions and functional independence. Patients with hemiplegic feet experience gait disturbances, impaired balances, and deviated posture control.

Efficacy of Muscle Energy Technique Versus Movement with Mobilisation in Recreational Swimmers with Scapular Dyskinesis: A Comparative Study

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Karma Sangma, Lopa Das
Abstract

Recreational swimming is a popular all-around exercise that is particularly helpful in therapy and as an exercise for people. In recreational swimming, repetitive arm revolutions put a significant amount of musculoskeletal strain on the shoulder complex, which might affect the shoulder’s kinematics. Loss of control over the typical scapular mechanics, physiology, and motion is known as dyskinesis.

Efficacy of Rapid Inspiratory Bouts Followed by Sustained Expiration on Maximal Force Generation During Isometric Exercise

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Asmita Shinde, Prasannajeet Nikam
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Isometric is a static type of exercise in which the strength of muscle is increased due to an increase in tension in the muscle fibres, but many health professionals are against the use of isometrics due to its adverse effect on the cardiovascular system.

Exploring the Relationships among Mobile Phone Addiction, Academic Procrastination, and Academic Performance in Nursing Education

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Lalit Rajpurohit, KC Yadav
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Medical education plays a crucial role in preparing qualified healthcare professionals, and academic achievement is essential for students’ success. However, academic procrastination and mobile phone addiction have been identified as challenges that can negatively impact students’ academic performance.

Improving the Dissolution Characteristics of Itraconazole by Formulating Cocrystal with the Use of Appropriate Conformers Using Solvent Evaporation Method

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Vishvesh Kanabar, Jayesh Radadiya, Harshil Gadhiya
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Itraconazole BCS class II drugs have low solubility. Their solubility improves made cocrystal. Cocrystals can be made by many methods like solvent evaporation, cooling crystallisation, and freeze-drying.

Virtual Teaching Tool on Post-Disaster Adolescents’ Quality of Life Affected by Flood in Uttarakhand

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Devnarayan
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Recurrent floods leave behind a terrible death toll, destroyed homes, destroyed food and crops, and a low quality of life. Thus, the purpose of this study was to evaluate how well the virtual teaching tool (VTT) improved the quality of life (QOL) of adolescents who had been affected by flooding in Uttarakhand.

Review Article

A Brief Review on Smart Drug Design in Favour of Improving Health Indicator

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Vikrant Kumar, Kiran Dobhal, Itika Guleria, Bhawna, Jaya Rautela
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The drug is a vital need in contemporary scenarios. Relevant to the traditional methods of drug designing like structural-based drug design and computer-aided drug design, Molecular Docking (MD) is a more complicated and intelligent tool. Approaching the precise three-dimensional binding site or pose of the drug candidate with the receptor is the target of ligand-receptor docking.

An Analysis of Medicinal Plants in the Management of Male Infertility

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Abdul Khadar BA, Suganthi V
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Infertility, coupled with issues related to sexual dysfunction, has long been a pressing global concern, affecting approximately 15% of couples. Interestingly, males shoulder the sole responsibility, which results in 20–30% of cases of fertility problems. Current strategies to tackle infertility often come at a substantial financial cost and carry the risk of various enduring adverse effects.

Letter to the Editor

Insured Health System: A Potential Solution for a Sustainable Healthcare Future

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Raja T K, Senthila M
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The global healthcare landscape is facing numerous challenges, with soaring medical costs, inadequate access to quality healthcare, and an ageing population burdening existing healthcare systems. As nations grapple with these complex issues, the concept of an insured health system is garnering increasing attention as a potential solution.

Case Study

Muscular Cysticercosis Presenting with Right Side Foot Drop – A Case Study

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  • September 30th 2024
  • Mohamed Nainar A, Hari Babu L, Mohamed Zerein Fathima M, K Kowsigan, MC Karthik, Vijaya Bharathi
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Cysticercosis is a parasitic infection caused by the larvae of the tapeworm Taenia solium. It can manifest as either neural or extraneural forms. Extra neural forms commonly involve eyes, skeletal muscles and subcutaneous tissue in the form of a single or multiple submucosal or subcutaneous firm nodules. This single case study is a rare case of muscular cysticercosis affecting the tibialis anterior muscle causing compression of the deep peroneal nerve causing foot drop.