Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology
Volume 6, Issue 2 (2017)
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Table of contents
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Commonest Mode of Suicide in Jorhat District—One Year Retrospective Study
Abstract: One who succeeds in completing the act of suicide, has nothing to bother about and it is only the survivors who are the bear the consequence. Society must identify the potential cases of suicide prone and help and treat them in time irrespective of the method they apply to commit it. The modes of suicidal deaths in an area reflect the socio-economic status and mental health status of the population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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An Autopsy Based Study on Sudden Natural Deaths
Abstract: A total 24 numbers of cases out of 485, medicolegal autopsies were conducted in cases of sudden, natural and unexpected deaths to establish the causes of death in cases where such deaths have occurred in apparently healthy individuals under suspicious circumstances. It was observed that majority of victims (33.3%) were in the age group 31 to 40 years. Male (79.2%) outnumbered female. Highest numbers (41.9%) of cases were farmers by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Infant and Young Child Feeding among Mothers/Caregivers Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Foetal life and early childhood years are the phases when growth and development are maximum, coinciding with a period of great vulnerability to sub-optimal environment. Nutrition during the entire life cycle is a key driver of growth and development. Children <2 years are the most vulnerable segment of the community. Appropriate evidence-based feeding practices are essential for attaining and maintaining proper nutrition and health. Objective: The aim of the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Microalbuminuria as an Independent Screening Tool in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Abstract: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is a condition in which there is an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to a portion of myocardium; most common cause being atherosclerosis of coronary vessels. Microalbuminuria (MAU) is defined as urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) of 30–300 mg/g. It is considered as marker of generalized endothelial dysfunction and vasculopathy and suggested to contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic lesion and ultimately leading to risk of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Does an Association Exist Between Maternal Serum Lipid Parameters and Birth Weight of Newborn? A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Abstract: Pregnant woman undergoes profound hormonal, metabolic changes and adaptions to achieve success in terms of healthy baby as outcome. Lipids are more significantly involved as a source of energy, fat-soluble vitamins, and precursors for various hormones. We decided to study pattern of lipid profile parameters at puerperium phase, as an indicative of lipid status of woman in late pregnancy and its influence on birth weight of newborn.Cross-sectional analysis was carried …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Power Spectral Study of Heart Rate Variability Time Series by the Adaptive Modified Continuous Morlet Wavelet Transform
Abstract: In this paper, a newly developed method referred as adaptive modified continuous Morlet wavelet transform has been proposed to improve the energy concentration in the time-frequency domain. The improvement is achieved by introducing the shape parameter to the Morlet function that is known as modified Morlet function. To make it adaptive, the modified Morlet function was optimized by concentration measure based on automatic determination algorithm. The proposed method was validated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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Prevalence and Predictors of Goiter among 6–12 years Old Children in Eastern Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is the collective name of endemic goiter and endemic cretinism. Goiter is the main preventable major public health problem worldwide during pregnancy and childhood in an environment where iodine is deficient. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rate and associated factors of goiter among 6–12 years old children in eastern Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. We used community-based cross-sectional survey. The study population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–60 Read article