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  1. Article ; Online: Occupational Skin Disease resulting from black rubber in firefighters’ masks

    Kajal Patel / Rosemary Nixon

    Safety and Health at Work, Vol 13, Iss , Pp S161- (2022)

    2022  

    Keywords Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  2. Article ; Online: Occupational skin dermatoses as a result of Covid-19 prevention practices

    Kajal Patel / Rosemary Nixon

    Safety and Health at Work, Vol 13, Iss , Pp S171- (2022)

    2022  

    Keywords Public aspects of medicine ; RA1-1270
    Language English
    Publishing date 2022-01-01T00:00:00Z
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  3. Article ; Online: The effect of oil pulling with coconut oil to improve dental hygiene and oral health

    Julian Woolley / Tatjana Gibbons / Kajal Patel / Roberto Sacco

    Heliyon, Vol 6, Iss 8, Pp e04789- (2020)

    A systematic review

    2020  

    Abstract: Objectives: Coconut oil is a cheap and accessible oil for many people around the world. There are numerous advocates for the practice of oil pulling to prevent common oral diseases. Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil ... ...

    Abstract Objectives: Coconut oil is a cheap and accessible oil for many people around the world. There are numerous advocates for the practice of oil pulling to prevent common oral diseases. Therefore determining the effectiveness of oil pulling with coconut oil could potentially have monumental benefits. This review aimed to assess the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil in improving oral health and dental hygiene. Data: We included randomized controlled trials comparing the effect of oil pulling with coconut oil on improving oral health and dental hygiene.No meta-analysis was performed due to the clinical heterogeneity and differences in the reporting of data among the included studies. Sources: Six electronic databases were screened: PubMed, Medline, EMBASE, AMED, CENTRAL and CINAHL. Study selection: Electronic searches yielded 42 eligible studies, of which four RCTs including 182 participants were included. The studies lasted between 7 and 14 days. Significant differences were demonstrated for a reduction in salivary bacterial colony count (p = 0.03) and plaque index score (p=<0.001). One study also demonstrated a significant difference in staining compared to using Chlorhexidine (p = 0.0002). However, data was insufficient for conclusive findings, the quality of studies was mixed and risk of bias was high. Conclusion: The limited evidence suggests that oil pulling with coconut oil may have a beneficial effect on improving oral health and dental hygiene. Future clinical trials are of merit considering the universal availability of the intervention. Prospective research should have a robust design with rigorous execution to provide a higher quality of evidence. Clinical significance: Oil pulling with coconut oil could be used as a adjunct to normal preventative regimes to improve oral health and dental hygiene although further studies are needed to determine the level of effectiveness.
    Keywords Dental surgery ; Dentistry ; Periodontics ; Oral medicine ; Alternative medicine ; Coconut oil ; Science (General) ; Q1-390 ; Social sciences (General) ; H1-99
    Subject code 610
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Elsevier
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  4. Article ; Online: Effective Community-Based Interventions for the Prevention and Management of Heat-Related Illnesses

    Fariha Hasan / Shayan Marsia / Kajal Patel / Priyanka Agrawal / Junaid Abdul Razzak

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 18, Iss 8362, p

    A Scoping Review

    2021  Volume 8362

    Abstract: Background: Extreme temperatures have negative consequences on the environment, ecosystem, and human health. With recent increases in global temperatures, there has been a rise in the burden of heat-related illnesses, with a disproportionate impact on ... ...

    Abstract Background: Extreme temperatures have negative consequences on the environment, ecosystem, and human health. With recent increases in global temperatures, there has been a rise in the burden of heat-related illnesses, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. Effective population-level interventions are critical to a successful public health response. Objective: This scoping review aims to summarize the evidence on the effectiveness of population-level heat-related interventions and serve as a potential guide to the implementation of these interventions. Methods: Studies that evaluated the effectiveness of community-based interventions to mitigate or reduce the impact of extreme heat on heat-related mortality and morbidity were sought by searching four electronic databases. Studies published in the English language and those that had quantifiable, measurable mortality, morbidity or knowledge score outcomes were included. Results: The initial electronic search yielded 2324 articles, and 17 studies were included. Fourteen studies were based in high-income countries (HICs) (Europe, US, Canada) and discussed multiple versions of (1) heat action plans, which included but were not limited to establishing a heat monitoring system, informative campaigns, the mobilization of health care professionals, volunteers, social workers and trained caregivers in the surveillance and management of individuals with known vulnerabilities, or stand-alone (2) education and awareness campaigns. Multi-pronged heat action plans were highly effective in reducing heat-related mortality and morbidity, especially among vulnerable populations such as the elderly and those with chronic conditions. Conclusions: The heat action plans covered in these studies have shown promising results in reducing heat-related mortality and morbidity and have included instituting early warning systems, building local capacity to identify, prevent or treat and manage heat-related illnesses, and disseminating information. Nevertheless, ...
    Keywords heat wave ; heat-related illnesses ; urban settings ; heat warning system ; Medicine ; R
    Subject code 306
    Language English
    Publishing date 2021-08-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  5. Article ; Online: EFFECTIVENESS OF PNF STRETCHING AND CYCLIC STRETCHING OF CALF TIGHTNESS ON COLLEGE GOING GIRLS

    Ashlesha Sirari / Kajal Patel

    International Journal of Physiotherapy, Vol 2, Iss

    2015  Volume 3

    Abstract: Background: Flexibility helps with injury prevention, the reduction of soreness following a workout, and a general sense of well-being. There are different stretching techniques and protocols for improvements in calf extensibility and flexibility. The ... ...

    Abstract Background: Flexibility helps with injury prevention, the reduction of soreness following a workout, and a general sense of well-being. There are different stretching techniques and protocols for improvements in calf extensibility and flexibility. The purpose of the study was to investigate the effectiveness of two techniques i.e. CYCLIC and PNF stretching which improves calf flexibility. This study was done to find the effectiveness of calf Cyclic and PNF stretching technique to improve calf flexibility. Methods: 30 subjects with age group 21-22 years were randomly allocated to 2 groups equally. Group 1(n=15) were given CYCLIC and group 2(n=15) were given PNF stretching technique. Plantar flexion was used to measure the calf tightness which was done before and after the treatment. Treatment was given for 7 days and on the 7th day the calf tightness was again measured. Results: The mean difference of the CYCLIC is 4.6 and mean difference of PNF is 4.7 which indicate that CYCLIC and PNF both are effective to improve calf flexibility but PNF is more effective than CYCLIC to improve calf flexibility. Conclusion: The neurophysiological basis of PNF, stating that the excitatory efficient of the neuromuscular spindle or the inhibitory afferent of the Golgi tendon organ (GTO) or both are responsible for the effects. During PNF stretch and isometric contraction of stretched agonists for extended period may cause activation of its neuromuscular spindle. The increase in tension created during the isometric contraction of the pre – lengthened agonist contracts concentrically. Both the fascia & the spindle of the agonist adjust to the nearly lengthened position. These impulses travel via causing post synaptic inhibition of the motor neuron to agonist increasing the tension from the GTO. These impulses can override the impulses coming from the neuromuscular spindles arousing the muscle to reflexly resist to the change in length, thus helping in lengthening the muscle.PNF stretching is more effective than cyclic stretching.
    Keywords Cyclic and PNF stretchimg ; calf stretching ; cyclic stretching ; PNF stretching ; Cyclic Vs PNF stretching ; Calf stretching in school going girls ; Medicine (General) ; R5-920
    Subject code 796
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-06-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher IJPHY
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  6. Article ; Online: Applying the WHO ICF Framework to the Outcome Measures Used in the Evaluation of Long-Term Clinical Outcomes in Coronavirus Outbreaks

    Kajal Patel / Sofia Straudi / Ng Yee Sien / Nora Fayed / John L. Melvin / Manoj Sivan

    International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Vol 17, Iss 6476, p

    2020  Volume 6476

    Abstract: 1) Objective: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) classification is a unified framework for the description of health and health-related states. This study aimed to use the ICF ... ...

    Abstract (1) Objective: The World Health Organization’s (WHO) International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) classification is a unified framework for the description of health and health-related states. This study aimed to use the ICF framework to classify outcome measures used in follow-up studies of coronavirus outbreaks and make recommendations for future studies. (2) Methods: EMBASE, MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO were systematically searched for original studies assessing clinical outcomes in adult survivors of severe acute respiratory distress syndrome (SARS), middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS) and coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) after hospital discharge. Individual items of the identified outcome measures were linked to ICF second-level and third-level categories using ICF linking rules and categorized according to an ICF component. (3) Results: In total, 33 outcome measures were identified from 36 studies. Commonly used (a) ICF body function measures were Pulmonary Function Tests (PFT), Impact of event scale (IES-R) and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS); (b) ICF activity was 6-Minute Walking Distance (6MWD); (c) ICF participation measures included Short Form-36 (SF-36) and St George’s Respiratory Questionnaire (SGRQ). ICF environmental factors and personal factors were rarely measured. (4) Conclusions: We recommend future COVID-19 follow-up studies to use the ICF framework to select a combination of outcome measures that capture all the components for a better understanding of the impact on survivors and planning interventions to maximize functional return.
    Keywords COVID-19 ; SARS ; MERS ; outcome measures ; follow-up studies ; prevalence ; Medicine ; R ; covid19
    Subject code 001
    Language English
    Publishing date 2020-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher MDPI AG
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  7. Article ; Online: Unusual Origin of Right Renal Artery

    Kajal Patel / Shruti Gandhi / Pranjal Modi

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 10, Iss 5, Pp TJ03-TJ

    A Report of Two Cases

    2016  Volume 04

    Keywords anatomic variation ; computed tomography angiography ; celiac axis ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
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  8. Article ; Online: Isolated Spontaneous Renal Artery Dissection Presented with Flank Pain

    Shruti P. Gandhi / Kajal Patel / Bipin C. Pal

    Case Reports in Radiology, Vol

    2015  Volume 2015

    Abstract: Spontaneous renal artery dissection is a rare but important cause of flank pain. We report a case of isolated spontaneous renal artery dissection in 56-year-old man complicated by renal infarction presented with flank pain. Doppler study pointed towards ... ...

    Abstract Spontaneous renal artery dissection is a rare but important cause of flank pain. We report a case of isolated spontaneous renal artery dissection in 56-year-old man complicated by renal infarction presented with flank pain. Doppler study pointed towards vascular pathology. Computed tomography (CT) angiography was used to make final diagnosis which demonstrated intimal flap in main renal artery with renal infarction.
    Keywords Medical physics. Medical radiology. Nuclear medicine ; R895-920
    Language English
    Publishing date 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher Hindawi Limited
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  9. Article ; Online: Rare Anatomical Variation of Dual IVC with Left Sided IVC Draining into Hemiazygous Vein- A Case Report

    Shruti P. Gandhi / Pranjal Modi / Harsh Sutariya / Kajal Patel

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 10, Iss 3, Pp TD14-TD

    2016  Volume 15

    Abstract: Congenital anomalies of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) result from the persistence of the embryonic venous system. Knowledge of such anomaly is of great importance during abdominal surgery, liver and kidney transplantation, renal venous sampling and in the ...

    Abstract Congenital anomalies of the Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) result from the persistence of the embryonic venous system. Knowledge of such anomaly is of great importance during abdominal surgery, liver and kidney transplantation, renal venous sampling and in the treatment of thromboembolic diseases. Here, we report a rare anatomical variation of dual IVC with normal course of right sided IVC and hemiazygous continuation of left sided IVC with interiliac communication in potential renal donor. Congenital abnormalities of the inferior vena cava are easily identified on Computed Tomography (CT) and should be considered when interpreting any CT of the abdomen or chest.
    Keywords congenital ivc anomalies ; ct angiography ; interiliac communication ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-03-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
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  10. Article ; Online: Portal Vein Thrombosis and Arterioportal Fistula in Post Liver Transplant Recipient

    Shruti P. Gandhi / Kajal Patel / Vaibhav Sutariya / Pranjal Modi

    Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research, Vol 10, Iss 9, Pp TD13-TD

    A Case Report

    2016  Volume 15

    Abstract: An intrahepatic Arterioportal Fistula Refers (APF) to abnormal shunt or fistulous connection between the portal venous system and a hepatic arterial system within the liver. Here, we present a case of portal vein thrombosis with APF in post-transplant ... ...

    Abstract An intrahepatic Arterioportal Fistula Refers (APF) to abnormal shunt or fistulous connection between the portal venous system and a hepatic arterial system within the liver. Here, we present a case of portal vein thrombosis with APF in post-transplant liver, developed 2 years and 6 months after transplantation. The condition was diagnosed by Triphasic CT angiography. In this case report we have discussed various causes and pathophysiology of APF with its imaging findings.
    Keywords ct angiography ; haemodynamically significant ; hepatogfugal flow ; transplant liver ; Medicine ; R
    Language English
    Publishing date 2016-09-01T00:00:00Z
    Publisher JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
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