A study to assess the effect of Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaaka Tarpana in the management of Shushkakshipaka - A Case Report

Introduction: Dry eye is a multifactorial ocular surface disease characterized by symptoms of discomfort, irritation, and visual disturbance. The symptoms of dry eye can be correlated to Shushkakshipaka which is one among the Sarvagata Netra Rogas affecting all parts of the eye as explained in classical Ayurveda texts. Here the patient presenting with signs and symptoms of dry eye disease was treated according to the treatment principles of Shushkakshipaka as explained in Ayurvedic classics. Yashtimadhu Ksheerapaka Tarpana was selected for the treatment and the same has been presented in the article. Materials and Methods: The subject who approached Shalakya Tantra OPD of Sri Jayachamarajendra Institute of Indian Medicine Hospital, Bengaluru, with signs and symptoms of dry eye disease like dryness in both the eyes, foreign body sensation, burning sensation and blurred vision etc. was thoroughly examined and systematically reviewed and treatment was planned based on the Chikitsasutra of Shushkakshipaka. Result: The patient showed considerable improvement subjectively and objectively. Improvement in schirmers reading, visual acuity improvement was observed in both eyes. Discussion: The maintenance of stability of tear film is the main challenge in the present scenario. This can be achieved by properly following the treatment principle and protocol during and after the treatment for the prescribed period

Autoregressive Modeling of Visual Evoked Potentials and Its Applications to Optic Nerve Diseases-Ischemic Optic Neuropathy and Optic Neuritis

It is important to differentiate the diagnosis of ischemic optic neuropathy (ION) and optic neuritis (ON) for prognostic and therapeutic reasons. In most cases, differentiation is accomplished by assessing the disc appearance, the presence or absence of retrobulbar pain, the age of the patient, the mode of onset and other features of clinical and laboratory evaluation. However, in certain groups of patients, diagnosis may be difficult because of overlapping clinical profiles in these two disorders. In this paper, an attempt is made to overcome clinically overlapping profiles and to evolve indices to classify and delineate clearly ION and ON groups by differential diagnosis of the visual evoked potentials (VEP) using autoregressive (AR) modeling. In the present work of AR modeling, the data sequence x(n) as the output of a linear system has been carried out using digitized VEP waveform. An appropriate optimal order p for the AR model is chosen based on the Akaike information criterion (AIC). Accordingly, AR model has eight coefficients for each data sequence. These AR model coefficients are computed using Burg’s algorithm. These AR coefficients with different combinations were plotted in the feature plane representations, for distinction between the ION and ON group of patients. It was found that, the feature plane plot of a2 verses a7 has a potential to distinguish clearly the ION and ON patients with respect to normal subjects. This novel technique using the AR feature plane representation is more efficient and thus, enables the neurologist in early therapy planning

A Survey Study of the Social Networking Sites Used By Libraries and Their Rankings

A survey was conducted to determine the level of awareness of library professionals working in engineering and technological institution libraries in Karnataka regarding web technology and social media sites in particular. The researcher designed a structured questionnaire using Google Forms and sent it to 204 engineering colleges affiliated with Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. There is a reasonable amount of awareness and acquaintance with social media sites among working library professionals. Analysis and interpretation are performed with the standard statistical tool (SPSS). The result of this study could provide library professionals with useful insights on how to use social media sites to promote library services

TRIGLYCERIDE GLUCOSE INDEX AS A PREDICTOR OF SEVERITY OF CORONARY ARTERY DISEASE IN ACUTE CORONARY SYNDROME

INTRODUCTION: Coronary artery disease (CAD) is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Indian population presenting to EMD with acute coronary syndrome (ACS). TyG index which is a new parameter assessed using fasting plasma glucose and Triglyceride levels is known to predict severity of insulin resistance. This study aims at validating the hypothesis that increase in TyG index is associated with increased risk of multivessel disease.METHODS: This study was conducted in cardiology department in a tertiary care hospital KIMS in Hubballi, Karnataka, over a period of 1 year (2023-24). Triglyceride glucose index was calculated with formula: Log [Fasting triglyceride (mg/dl) X fasting plasma glucose (mg/dl) /2]. Further the severity of CAD was calculated using SYNTAX and GENSINI score which was correlated with TyG index.RESULTS: We have recruited 109 participants with CVD. The mean (SD) TyG index was 5.4 [median (IQR) -5.5 (5.0-5.8]. There was a positive correlation between TyG index and Gensini score (correlation coefficient - 0.33) similarly, a positive correlation was observed between TyG index and SYNTAX score (correlation coefficient - 0.37). The mean (SD) TyG index score was 5.1 (0.32) in SVD group and 5.6 (0.46) in participants with multi vessel diseases (p <0.001). For a TyG index cut-off of 5.4 we observed sensitivity of 80%, specificity of 72.7% with significant AUC of 0.83. CONCLUSION: Our study demonstrated that increased TyG index is associated with increased risk of multi vessel CAD. The results further demonstrated that higher TyG index is associated with more severe CAD

Analysis of Human Development in Hyderabad Karnataka Region

The economic growth model of advancement had challenged by the UNDP in its first Human Development Report 1990 which emphasized that individuals not things are the abundance of countries and it is they who ought to be the focal point of an improvement coordinated to extending their decisions Three fundamental abilities are identified as requirements to a real existence that is rich with potential and the fulfillment of one s goals the ability to lead long lives access to information and the boundless vistas that it opens to the questing mind and the capacity to guarantee for oneself a sensibly decent way of life Without these assets individuals decisions are limited and life s chances are far off Human development is the procedure of building these abilities to empower individuals to lead fulfilling and beneficial life In this regard present paper aims to know improvements in human development comparing to other states concentrates on the status of various dimensions of human development index and finally acquiring the status of human development in the Hyderabad Karnataka region at Grama Panchayat leve

Development and performance evaluation of servo based PLC operated grain automatic weigher for Flour mill industry

Weigher is the necessity of a flour mill either to weigh the clean wheat before 1st break rolls or to weigh the final products to calculate extraction rate.  Low cost automatic weighing machine using latest technology of servo control and Programmable Logic Control was developed considering the advantages of electronic weighing and linear motion guide ways moving accuracies.  Statistical analysis indicated that there was no significant difference in mean value of measurements from set mass (1500, 3500, 5000g) and measured mass at the 95% probability level.  Minimum average percentage error (< 0.2%) was observed for 3500 to 5000g weight measurements.  Mass measurements on the dispensed material under repeatability conditions produced results within ± 0.22% of displayed set mass for 3000 to 5000g and     revealed that mass measurement of product by auto grain weigher was quite precise.  Automatic weigher can be used for mass measurement of granular products in automated production processes. Keywords: Wheat, Weigher, Servo, PLC, Ballscrew, Loadcel

Swasthasya Swasthya Rakshanam through Swastha Chatushka

The first and foremost prime aim of Ayurveda is to preservation of positive health in a healthy person.[1] The Sutrasthana lies as the Madhusancaya of the Samhita. This nectar of knowledge has been stored by Acharya Charaka in very beautiful way i.e., Chatushka methodology. The Swastha Chatushka implying Swasthya of Swastha includes the four chapters (1)Matrashiteeya, (2)Tasyashiteeya, (3)Navegandharaneeya, (4)Indriyopakramaneeya, those which deals with different levels of maintenance of health. The Swastha Chatushka stands in 2nd position among the 7 Chatushkas, but it solely elucidates about Swasthya Rakshanam of Swastha Purush among Sapta Chatushka. The concepts which are described in Swastha Chatushka like Matrayukta Ahara, Swasthavritta, Rutucharya Paripalan,, Sadvritta, can be considered as a actions (Karya) which help in maintenance of health in healthy person by balancing Tridoshas, Dhatus, Malas, and contexts of Adharaneeya Vega, Dharaneeya Vega, Hetu Chatushtaya can be considered as responsible causative factors (Karana) for either Swasthya Samrakshana or manifestation of diseases if not followed in the prescribed manner. Swastha Chatushka mainly explores such important principles which should be properly adopted to maintain all dimensions of health. Thus, Swastha Chatushka can be considered as a unique holistic principle of preservation of positive health and life

Accuracy, Precision, Sensitivity, and Patient Preferences of Accu-Chek® Self-Monitoring Blood Glucose Meters: A Targeted Literature Review

Self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) using blood glucose monitoring (BGM) devices is recommended for people withdiabetes to improve glycemic control and to detect and prevent episodes of hypoglycemia in these patients. The InternationalOrganization for Standardization (ISO) and World Health Organization (WHO) have defined specific criteria for accuracy,precision, user evaluation, and interfering agents for the quality of these devices. In this targeted literature review, Accu-Chek®devices (Instant®, Guide®, Active®) were found to have stable results with appropriate accuracy and precision and did notrespond to interfering agents. The devices were also found to be cost-effective and ranked high on patient preference