Objective:To study the usage of anti-asthmatic dugs and enumerate the patients’ noncompliance. Methods:The study was conducted from 5th Feb,2006 to 5th Mar,2006.The samples were from the general medicine ward.All pat...Objective:To study the usage of anti-asthmatic dugs and enumerate the patients’ noncompliance. Methods:The study was conducted from 5th Feb,2006 to 5th Mar,2006.The samples were from the general medicine ward.All patients with respiratory tract infection who received anti-asthmatic drugs were included in the study.Data were collected from clinical notes and structured patient’s data,and patient interview utilizing a piloted questionnaire data collection form.The questionnaire included patient demographics,anti-asthmatics prescribed, dose,frequency and previous treatment if any and its duration,concomitant medications etc. Results:26.31%of patients were 61-70 years old.Among 57 patients,91.23%of patients received multi-therapy,8.77%of patients received mono-therapy,59.65%of patients took over the counter(OTC) drugs and 57.89%of patients were non compliant.Anti-asthmatic drugs were prescribed to asthmatic patients as oral,inhalation and others(injections),and more than one route were used for administration of drugs.Conclusion:The anti-asthmatics are used to treat breathing difficulties such as allergy.Poor compliance to treatment is common among the patients,which makes it difficult to manage asthma and increases both morbidity and mortality.It is suggested that interventions have to be done by providing counseling and improving the current prescribing trend for better and rational utilization.展开更多
Lessons learned from past experiences push for an alternate way of crop production.In India,adopting high density planting system(HDPS)to boost cotton yield is becoming a growing trend.HDPS has recently been considere...Lessons learned from past experiences push for an alternate way of crop production.In India,adopting high density planting system(HDPS)to boost cotton yield is becoming a growing trend.HDPS has recently been considered a replacement for the current Indian production system.It is also suitable for mechanical harvesting,which reducing labour costs,increasing input use efficiency,timely harvesting timely,maintaining cotton quality,and offering the potential to increase productivity and profitability.This technology has become widespread in globally cotton growing regions.Water management is critical for the success of high density cotton planting.Due to the problem of freshwater availability,more crops should be produced per drop of water.In the high-density planting system,optimum water application is essential to control excessive vegetative growth and improve the translocation of photoassimilates to reproductive organs.Deficit irrigation is a tool to save water without compromising yield.At the same time,it consumes less water than the normal evapotranspiration of crops.This review comprehensively documents the importance of growing cotton under a high-density planting system with deficit irrigation.Based on the current research and combined with cotton production reality,this review discusses the application and future development of deficit irrigation,which may provide theoretical guidance for the sustainable advancement of cotton planting systems.展开更多
Objective:To establish immunomodulatory potential of aqueous extract of Polygonum minus(P.minus)leaves,the haematological effects and lysozyme activity of aqueous extract of P.minus leaf on Clarias gariepinus was stud...Objective:To establish immunomodulatory potential of aqueous extract of Polygonum minus(P.minus)leaves,the haematological effects and lysozyme activity of aqueous extract of P.minus leaf on Clarias gariepinus was studied.Methods:The fish were grouped and administered with the P.minus aqueous leaf extract intraperitoneally.Blood and serum samples were collected from each group and examined for various blood parameters.The turbidimetric assay for lysozyme activity using M.luteus and the survival rate of fish against A.hydrophila was carried out.Results:There was no significant impact(P>0.05)on white blood cell count,red blood cell count,mean corpuscular volume,mean corpuscular hemoglobin,mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and lysozyme activity was significantly(P<0.05)higher than control.The serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase levels were significantly lower than control(P<0.05).The highest dose group showed longest survival.Conclusions:From this study,it is considered that the aqueous extract of P.minus can be used as an immunostimulant in African catfish,but continuous administration may require maintaining the protection.展开更多
文摘Objective:To study the usage of anti-asthmatic dugs and enumerate the patients’ noncompliance. Methods:The study was conducted from 5th Feb,2006 to 5th Mar,2006.The samples were from the general medicine ward.All patients with respiratory tract infection who received anti-asthmatic drugs were included in the study.Data were collected from clinical notes and structured patient’s data,and patient interview utilizing a piloted questionnaire data collection form.The questionnaire included patient demographics,anti-asthmatics prescribed, dose,frequency and previous treatment if any and its duration,concomitant medications etc. Results:26.31%of patients were 61-70 years old.Among 57 patients,91.23%of patients received multi-therapy,8.77%of patients received mono-therapy,59.65%of patients took over the counter(OTC) drugs and 57.89%of patients were non compliant.Anti-asthmatic drugs were prescribed to asthmatic patients as oral,inhalation and others(injections),and more than one route were used for administration of drugs.Conclusion:The anti-asthmatics are used to treat breathing difficulties such as allergy.Poor compliance to treatment is common among the patients,which makes it difficult to manage asthma and increases both morbidity and mortality.It is suggested that interventions have to be done by providing counseling and improving the current prescribing trend for better and rational utilization.
文摘Lessons learned from past experiences push for an alternate way of crop production.In India,adopting high density planting system(HDPS)to boost cotton yield is becoming a growing trend.HDPS has recently been considered a replacement for the current Indian production system.It is also suitable for mechanical harvesting,which reducing labour costs,increasing input use efficiency,timely harvesting timely,maintaining cotton quality,and offering the potential to increase productivity and profitability.This technology has become widespread in globally cotton growing regions.Water management is critical for the success of high density cotton planting.Due to the problem of freshwater availability,more crops should be produced per drop of water.In the high-density planting system,optimum water application is essential to control excessive vegetative growth and improve the translocation of photoassimilates to reproductive organs.Deficit irrigation is a tool to save water without compromising yield.At the same time,it consumes less water than the normal evapotranspiration of crops.This review comprehensively documents the importance of growing cotton under a high-density planting system with deficit irrigation.Based on the current research and combined with cotton production reality,this review discusses the application and future development of deficit irrigation,which may provide theoretical guidance for the sustainable advancement of cotton planting systems.
文摘Objective:To establish immunomodulatory potential of aqueous extract of Polygonum minus(P.minus)leaves,the haematological effects and lysozyme activity of aqueous extract of P.minus leaf on Clarias gariepinus was studied.Methods:The fish were grouped and administered with the P.minus aqueous leaf extract intraperitoneally.Blood and serum samples were collected from each group and examined for various blood parameters.The turbidimetric assay for lysozyme activity using M.luteus and the survival rate of fish against A.hydrophila was carried out.Results:There was no significant impact(P>0.05)on white blood cell count,red blood cell count,mean corpuscular volume,mean corpuscular hemoglobin,mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration and lysozyme activity was significantly(P<0.05)higher than control.The serum glutamic oxaloacetic transaminase and serum glutamic pyruvic transaminase levels were significantly lower than control(P<0.05).The highest dose group showed longest survival.Conclusions:From this study,it is considered that the aqueous extract of P.minus can be used as an immunostimulant in African catfish,but continuous administration may require maintaining the protection.
