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View article: Effect of 12-week Practice of Anulom Vilom Pranayama as Adjunctive Therapy on the Cardiac Autonomic Balance, Cognition, Psychological Status, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Mild-to-Moderate Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Effect of 12-week Practice of Anulom Vilom Pranayama as Adjunctive Therapy on the Cardiac Autonomic Balance, Cognition, Psychological Status, and Quality of Life in Individuals with Mild-to-Moderate Parkinson’s Disease: A Randomized Controlled Trial Open
Context: Patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD) commonly experience cardiac autonomic dysfunction, cognitive impairment, and psychological disturbances. Limitations in current treatment modalities warrant the need for simple, cost-effectiv…
View article: Predicting Depression Severity in Major Depressive Disorder Using Electroencephalography and Heart Rate Variability: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study
Predicting Depression Severity in Major Depressive Disorder Using Electroencephalography and Heart Rate Variability: A Cross-Sectional Analytical Study Open
Introduction Mood disorders comprise the largest burden on mental health, with major depressive disorder (MDD) being the most prevalent among them. While the diagnosis of mood disorders is generally subjective based on history and structur…
View article: Stress and quality of life in caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury: A cross-sectional study
Stress and quality of life in caregivers of patients with traumatic brain injury: A cross-sectional study Open
Objectives Improvements in acute trauma management have contributed to an increase in morbidity and survival rates among traumatic brain injury (TBI) patients. Caregivers report high levels of physical strain and emotional stress. Yet, res…
View article: Rhythm Generating Mechanisms in Rat Sinoatrial Node
Rhythm Generating Mechanisms in Rat Sinoatrial Node Open
Background: The major membrane currents responsible for sinoatrial (SA) rhythm generation are generally studied in isolated cardiac cells using electrophysiological tools. Such studies are resource and labor-intensive. Materials and Method…
View article: Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea risk and its association with anthropometric indices of cardiometabolic risks and cognition in young and middle-aged adults
Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnoea risk and its association with anthropometric indices of cardiometabolic risks and cognition in young and middle-aged adults Open
Objectives: Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA), an often underdiagnosed and undertreated sleep-related breathing disorder, is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality. Hence, this study aimed to assess the pr…
View article: Appetitive Traits and its Association with Body Composition, Anthropometric Indices and Appearance Anxiety in Adults: A Cross-sectional Study
Appetitive Traits and its Association with Body Composition, Anthropometric Indices and Appearance Anxiety in Adults: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: Obesity, a major health hazard in both developed and developing countries, is greatly influenced by an individual’s eating behaviour or appetitive trait. While eating disorders are known to be associated with abnormal body co…
View article: Extent of Smartphone Addiction and its Association with Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric Indices, and Quality of Sleep in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study
Extent of Smartphone Addiction and its Association with Physical Activity Level, Anthropometric Indices, and Quality of Sleep in Young Adults: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Smartphone addiction among young adults is a growing concern that is often underestimated despite its significant health hazards. The objective of this study was to assess the extent of smartphone addiction and its association …
View article: Curative intent chemotherapy-induced alterations in specific qEEG markers of cognition in patients with breast cancer
Curative intent chemotherapy-induced alterations in specific qEEG markers of cognition in patients with breast cancer Open
Objectives: Chemotherapy-induced cognitive impairment is a gruesome outcome of chemotherapy among breast cancer survivors. Electroencephalogram (EEG) power measurement is a known sensitive neurophysiologic correlate of cancer treatment-rel…
View article: Low Vitamin D Status is Linked to Cardiovascular Risk in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Low Vitamin D Status is Linked to Cardiovascular Risk in Newly Diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Open
Background and Aim: Vitamin D is linked to the prevalence and severity of cardiac autonomic neuropathy in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Autonomic dysfunctions are evident in newly diagnosed T2DM subjects. However, the association of Vit…
View article: Cardiac Dysautonomia, Decreased Baroreflex Sensitivity and Increased Myocardial Workload in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Preliminary Report
Cardiac Dysautonomia, Decreased Baroreflex Sensitivity and Increased Myocardial Workload in Patients with Chronic Spontaneous Urticaria: A Preliminary Report Open
Background: Chronic stress, a potential risk factor for cardiac autonomic dysfunction and cardiovascular (CV) risk, is known to induce the onset and exacerbation of chronic spontaneous urticaria (CSU), a psychodermatological disorder. Howe…
View article: Rhythm generating mechanisms in rat sino-atrial node and ventricle
Rhythm generating mechanisms in rat sino-atrial node and ventricle Open
The major membrane currents responsible for sinoatrial and idioventricular rhythm-generation were studied in isolated rat heart preparations, perfused in Langendorff mode. The rates of whole isolated hearts beating with sinoatrial rhythm d…
View article: CCDC 2093163: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination
CCDC 2093163: Experimental Crystal Structure Determination Open
An entry from the Cambridge Structural Database, the world’s repository for small molecule crystal structures. The entry contains experimental data from a crystal diffraction study. The deposited dataset for this entry is freely available …
View article: Caregiving strain is associated with cardiac autonomic imbalance in primary oncology caregivers: A cross-sectional analytical study
Caregiving strain is associated with cardiac autonomic imbalance in primary oncology caregivers: A cross-sectional analytical study Open
Objectives: Oncology caregivers often endure a significant amount of psychosocial stress while going through the experience of caregiving for their dependents. Exposure to chronic stress disrupts the cardiac autonomic balance and increases…
View article: Elusive Toxin in <i>Cleistanthus collinus</i> Causing Vasoconstriction and Myocardial Depression: Detailed NMR Analyses and Biological Studies of Cleistanthoside A
Elusive Toxin in <i>Cleistanthus collinus</i> Causing Vasoconstriction and Myocardial Depression: Detailed NMR Analyses and Biological Studies of Cleistanthoside A Open
Cleistanthus collinus leaf extracts are consumed for suicidal purposes in southern India. The boiled decoction is known to be more toxic than the fresh leaf juice. Although several compounds have been isolated and their toxicity tes…
View article: To Assess the Level of Knowledge on Cerebrovascular Accident among Patients with Hypertension in Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry
To Assess the Level of Knowledge on Cerebrovascular Accident among Patients with Hypertension in Pondicherry Institute Of Medical Sciences, Pondicherry Open
Cerebrovascular accident is one of the major leading causes of death and disability. Hypertension is a major risk factor for cerebrovascular accident. One in three adults has a high blood pressure worldwide, a condition that cause around h…
View article: Do effective canal diameter and atlantodental interval have a role in the assessment of postoperative early clinical and radiological status in craniovertebral junction disorders?
Do effective canal diameter and atlantodental interval have a role in the assessment of postoperative early clinical and radiological status in craniovertebral junction disorders? Open
View article: Do Effective Canal Diameter and Atlantodental Interval have a Role in the Assessment of Postoperative Early Clinical and Radiological Status in Craniovertebral Junction Disorders?
Do Effective Canal Diameter and Atlantodental Interval have a Role in the Assessment of Postoperative Early Clinical and Radiological Status in Craniovertebral Junction Disorders? Open
View article: BILATERAL ABSENCE OF MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE: REPORT OF TWO CASES
BILATERAL ABSENCE OF MUSCULOCUTANEOUS NERVE: REPORT OF TWO CASES Open
Anatomical variations involving the brachial plexus are not uncommon.Abnormal communications among the branches of musculocutaneous nerve especially those involving the posterior division are widely reported due to their significance in va…
View article: Effect of Cleistanthin A on Voltage Gated Proton Channels of Human Neutrophils
Effect of Cleistanthin A on Voltage Gated Proton Channels of Human Neutrophils Open
Introduction: Cleistanthus collinus (C. collinus), a well known plant toxin, contains active principles like Cleistanthin A, Cleistanthin B, Cleistanthin C and Diphyllin. Previous human case reports and animal studies have revealed that C.…
View article: Poor Quality of Sleep and its Association with Increased Body Mass Index and Mood Disturbances in Young Adults
Poor Quality of Sleep and its Association with Increased Body Mass Index and Mood Disturbances in Young Adults Open
Introduction: The ill-health effects of inadequate sleep and
\nsleep-related disorders are usually underestimated by the
\ngeneral population. Recent studies have reported a declining
\ntrend in the quality of sleep among young adults due …
View article: Hearing Impairment and High Blood Pressure among Bus Drivers in Puducherry
Hearing Impairment and High Blood Pressure among Bus Drivers in Puducherry Open
Prolonged exposure to high intensity of sound results in deterioration of hearing capacity and increase in blood pressure among the bus drivers.