Knowledge Attitude and Practice of Body Donation in Medical Students: A descriptive Study
Dr. Ajay N, Dr. Asharani SK, Dr. Tejaswi HL
Page Numbers : 99-102
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i11.002
The aim of the study was to ascertain the knowledge attitude and practices of Indian medical students towards post mortem body donation. An online questionnaire was sent to 150 students who have witnessed and performed human cadaver dissection. Even though most of the respondents are aware of the existence of the practice of body donation (98% aware) and are direct beneficiaries of it, a substantial number of them lack an understanding of the laws governing body donation (only 32.7% are aware of the Indian Anatomy Act, 1948 and 26.5% of the Karnataka Anatomy Act, 1957?) and a majority are hesitant to donate their own body for medical research and learning (46.9% are willing to donate). The reason for unwillingness to donate their body could be stemming from hesitation to be the first one in their peer/family circle to pledge to donate (87.8% have no one close to them who has donated), an apprehension that their body will be ill-treated (26.5%), opposition from family/friends (61.2%) and religious beliefs (53.1%).
Review Article
Nov. 19, 2020
"Magic Rock" Modern Applications: A Review
Himesh Soni, Sarvesh Sharma
Page Numbers : 95-98
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i11.001
“Magic Rock” Zeolites are microporous crystalline aluminosilicates resulting from the reaction of volcanic rocks, ash layers and an alkaline groundwater. Zeolites are incorporated the group contain natural silica similarly diatomaceous earth. Zeolites situate apart among the many families of porous materials. They have a number of significant practical properties such as a high adsorption capacity and the ability to cation exchange because of their structure. The present reviews focus on the application of natural zeolites as they were naturally available and abundant, low cost and stable.
Original Research Article
Oct. 18, 2020
Morphometry of Parietal Foramen in Skulls of Telangana Population
Dr. T. Sumalatha, Dr. V. Sailaja, Dr. S. Deepthi, Dr. Mounica Katukuri
Page Numbers : 90-94
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i10.001
Aims & Objectives: To study the prevalence, number, location and variations of parietal foramen in human skulls and correlate with the clinical significance if any. Material and Methods: A total of 45 skulls with 90 parietal bones were studied in the Department of Anatomy Govt medical college Mahabubnagar from osteology specimens in the academic year 2018-2019.Various parameters like unilateral or bilateral occurance or total absence of the parietal foramen, their location in relation to sagittal suture and lambda, their shape have been observed using appropriate tools and the findings have been tabulate. Observation & Conclusions: Out of total 45 skulls there were 64 parietal foramina in 90 parietal bones, with foramina only on right side in 10 skulls, only on left side in 7 skulls, bilaterally present in 23 skulls, total absence in 4 skulls and 1 foramen located in the sagittal suture. Right foramen is at a mean distance of 0.58+/-3.6mm from sagittal suture & left is at 0.54+/-3.7mm from sagittal suture. Only 1 foramen was more close to lambda, rest (63) are at the junction of anterior 2/3rd & posterior 1/3rd of sagittal suture. Shape of 18 foramina were Circular, 10 were Slit like and the rest 36 were Oval.
Original Research Article
Sept. 30, 2020
Aberrant Right Hepatic Artery: A Systematic Review
Dr. Chaudhari Gunwant, Dr. Sonawane Monali, Dr. Singel T.C, Dr. Chaudhari Heena
Page Numbers : 86-89
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i09.001
Abdominal arterial branching pattern have given attention to researchers because of their significance. The variations in branching pattern of hepatic artery, supplies liver are documented by many authors. But still there are much variations present which are not classified. The aim of present study was to aid the knowledge of variation in the hepatic artery for surgeons and radiologists. For this study, scientific literature from PubMed was carried out from year 2005 to 2020 for the articles having anatomical variations of the hepatic artery in all publications. The relevant articles were also studied. Out of 2173 cases, 1500 (69.02 %) showed type I normal pattern. 37 (1.70 %) cases displayed type II: a replaced LHA from left gastric artery. Type III: a replaced RHA from SMA was observed in 158 (7.27%) cases. Type IV: replaced RHA and LHA were observed in 4 (0.18 %) cases.136 (6.25%) cases displayed type V: an accessory LHA. 7(0.32 %) of the subjects were found to have type VI: an accessory RHA. Type VII: accessory RHA and LHA. Type VIII: a replaced RHA or LHA with other hepatic artery being an accessory one were not found. Type IX: the hepatic trunk as a branch of the SMA were 14 (0.64 %). 1(0.04%) was found in type X: the CHA from the left gastric artery. Variations in hepatic arterial pattern are useful for various surgical procedures like hepatobiliary, pancreatic, gastric surgery and radiological interventions. Accidental ligation or injury to these vessels may interrupt the blood supply.
Original Research Article
Aug. 30, 2020
Branching Patterns of Human Coronary Vasculature and its Clinical Importance – Cadaveric Study
Babu Rao Sake, G. GeethaVani, S. Lokanadham
Page Numbers : 83-85
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i08.005
Background: Coronary arteries and their variation in branching patterns have a significant role in cardiac deaths in recent years. Aim: To study the branching patterns of the human coronary arteries and their clinical importance. Materials and Methods: A total of 40 Human heart specimens were collected from the Department of anatomy, Santhiram Medical College, Nandyal to study the branching patterns of human coronary arteries and their clinical importance. The variations in branching patterns like Trifurcation, Quadrifurcation of the coronary arteries were noted in the present study. Results: The termination of left coronary artery showed a branching pattern as bifurcation in 29 (72.5%) specimens, Trifurcation in 6(15%), Quadrifurcation in 5(12.5%) out of 40 specimens in our study. We observed 28% of the variations in branching patterns of left coronary artery, whereas right coronary artery branching pattern was normal in the present study. Conclusion: Various branching patterns of coronary arteries should be acknowledged during the catheterization for coronary angiography.
Original Research Article
Aug. 22, 2020
A Cross Sectional Study of Physical Activity Profile among Undergraduate Medical Students
Dr. Shashiraj HK, Dr. Kavitha BS, Dr. Arifuddin MK, Riyaz Ahmad Kalburgi
Page Numbers : 77-81
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i08.003
Background: Physical inactivity has been listed as one of the global health problem by WHO and is one of the important risk factor for development of non-communicable diseases like diabetes, cardiovascular illness and some malignancies. Regular physical activity plays a significant role in preventing the development of non-communicable diseases. Students of medicine in spite of having considerable knowledge about the benefits of physical activity the occurrence of physical inactivity is also common because of lack of time and busy academic schedule. Hence the present study was taken up to assess the background knowledge, barriers and motivational factors for the practice of physical activity and to study the pattern and duration of physical activity among first year medical students. Methods: A cross sectional study was conducted among 130 medical students. A pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire was used to collect the data. Descriptional statistical analysis was done and results were expressed as percentages. Results: in our study majority of the students said they would like to practice some form of physical activities because of the health related benefits of the same. The pattern of physical activity practiced is mainly sports related which can be attributed to the younger age of the study population. Conclusion: we conclude that there is a greater need to encourage students to practice physical activities in some feasible form during their medical training so as to inculcate good practice of regular physical activities into their own lifestyle and advice their future patients regarding the health benefits of regular practice of physical activity.
Short Communication
Aug. 22, 2020
Cystic Artery Duplication
Dahmane Hicham, Omar Mkira
Page Numbers : 82
DOI : 10.36348/sijap.2020.v03i08.004
We discovered during a dissection of the callot triangle during a cholecystectomy a doubling of the cystic artery, discribed being a rare variation of cystic artery.
