Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241EnglishN2015March30HealthcareIMMUNOADJUVANT POTENTIAL OF AZARDICHTA INDICA AGAINST RABIES, HEPATITIS AND DPT VACCINE ANTIGEN
English0105Amit GuptaEnglish Sushama R. ChaphalkarEnglishAim: To study the immunoadjuvant potential of Azadirachta indica against different vaccine antigens (Rabies, hepatitis and DPT). Methodology: In order to study the IgG antibody titre of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg), diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus (DPT) and rabies vaccine antigen with variable doses of aqueous extract of Azadirachta indica and also estimate the human blood counts (i.e. lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes) were evaluated. Results: Azadirachta indica has anti-HBsAg, anti-DPT and anti-rabies antibody IgG titre as compared to standard vaccine. In addition, vaccines containing Azadirachta indica increased the number of lymphocytes, monocytes and granulocytes count in whole blood as compared to standard vaccine. Conclusion: The study presents evidence that Azadirachta indica is a plant based adjuvant candidate of choice over commercial vaccine which is available in the market and improving as well as maintaining the improved immune status against HBsAg, DPT and rabies vaccine antigen.
EnglishAzadirachta indica, Hepatitis B surface antigen, Diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus, Rabieshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=135http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=135Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241EnglishN2015March30HealthcareTHE GROWTH OF BRAZILIAN ADOLESCENTS: A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
English0611Maria Aparecida Zanetti PassosEnglish Isa de Pádua CintraEnglish Roberta de Lucena FerrettiEnglish Gerson Luis de Moraes FerrariEnglish Mauro FisbergEnglishObjectives: The purpose of this study was to record the variations in height of adolescents over 3 years and investigate their relationship with gender, age, sexual maturation, and nutritional indicators. Methods: The variables assessed were age, gender, height, body weight, body mass index, sexual maturation according to the Tanner scale, menarche date, birth weight and height, childhood obesity, breastfeeding duration, family income, and maternal education level. Statistical analyses were performed using two-way analyses of variance or the Friedman test, percentile analyses, and logistic regressions. Results: The sample was composed of 557 adolescents aged 10 to 15 years; 54% were female. The mean heights at the first, second, and third year follow-up evaluations were 152.02 ± 9.26 cm, 156.75 ± 8.61 cm, and 160.13 ± 8.14 cm, respectively. The mean height gain from baseline to the end of the study was 6.74 cm among girls and 9.73 cm among boys. The mean growth velocity (GV) was higher among 10-year-old underweight, prepubescent boys (5.4 cm/year). Gender (girls: odds ratio [OR] = 5.97; 95% confidence intervals [CI] = 3.36–10.59), age (older youths; OR 2.43; 1.84–3.21), and body weight (OR 1.05; 1.03–1.07) were associated with lower GVs. Conclusions: Assessing growth based on sexual maturation stage enabled more adequate diagnoses of adolescents than age. Being overweight, older, and female were factors that limited growth. The growth exhibited by Brazilian adolescents enrolled in public schools was comparable with international parameters.
EnglishLongitudinal study, Percentiles, Body height, Adolescents, Sexual maturationhttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=145http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=145Radiance Research AcademyInternational Journal of Current Research and Review2231-21960975-5241EnglishN2015March30HealthcareBEHAVIORAL RISK FACTORS FOR ORAL CANCER AMONG FISHERMEN IN THRISSUR DISTRICT, KERALA, INDIA
English1620Haseena FuadEnglish Fuad LatheefEnglishBackground: Incidence rates of oral cancer in India are among the highest in the world mostly associated with lifestyle and food habits. Oral pre malignancies are also very common in tobacco users and about 10% of these undergo malignant transformation. Aim: The aim of the study was to assess the socio-demographic factors and magnitude of behavioral risk factors of fishermen population of Trissur district, Kerala, India. Materials and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional survey was conducted using a pre-designed and pre-tested questionnaire to assess the usage of alcohol, tobacco and its products among the fishermen community of Trissur dist, Kerala,India, from May 2014 to August 2014. Results: The study showed low socioeconomic(80.3%) and educational status(20.4% illiteracy) among the fishermen folks. The highest prevalence of tobacco smoking(40%), alcohol consumption(42.3%) and chewing tobacco(55%) was found more in age group of above 60 years. However pan masala use is highest among the men of age group of 20-40 years.(p = 0.001). Conclusions: The study results indicated high proportion of behavioral risk factors among fishermen subjects. Because of this high level of addiction to risk factors they are at increased risk of being oral cancer victims. We recommend health education for health promotion and immediate and effective implementation of national programs for tobacco and alcohol control policies .
EnglishAlcohol, Fishermen, Oral cancer, Tobacco productshttp://ijcrr.com/abstract.php?article_id=147http://ijcrr.com/article_html.php?did=147