According to Ayurveda dhatus (structural entities) are circulating through a channel known as srotas, these strotas carry dhatu (tissue elements or their constituent) undergoing transformation to their destination. Each srotas has 2 mulasthan (roots), which are different according to various text of Ayurveda. Different Acharyas describe roots of Medowaha srotas differently upto some extent, with this context the exploration of this concept is needed with respect to modern science which is mostly based on Pratyaksha pramana. An Ayurvedic principle, to treat the diseases of respective srotas, root site has to be treated. About medowaha srotas, out of two roots one is “Vrikka” is common in all text, but the second root is different with this context exploration is needed. When we correlate term Vrikka with kidney, we can’t full fill the aspect of Meda (fat) metabolism but if Vrikka is correlates with kidney plus suprarenal gland then we can. In Structure suprarenal gland are attached to kidneys on superior side kidneys and suprarenal glands are made up of same tissue. The diseases of Meda dhatu given by compendia are correlated with diseases of hormone cortisol secreated by suprarenal gland, and cortisol is responsible for fat metabolism. Even suprarenal glands are not described in any text of Ayuurveda. The second roots given by Acharyas are Vapawahan, kati, Mansa and Jatharmeda respectively all these structures are deposited with adipose tissue having adipocyte. During starvation this tissue is metabolized and used for energy. So, these all structures are roots of Medowaha srotas.
Background: COPD is a 3 rd leading cause of death worldwide. Estimates suggest Prevalence and burden of COPD will increase in coming decades. It is a multisystem disorder that is frequently associated with significant extrapulmonary manifestations. These associations have a significant negative impact over the prognosis and health related quality of life in patients with COPD.
Aim & Objective:The present study is carried out to evaluate effects of COPD on Visual evoked potentials before any clinical signs and symptoms of visual impairment appear.Method: Study was done in 50 COPD patients having disease duration of more than 5 years with stable course of illness and 50 age and sex matched healthy adults as controls. Pattern reversal visual evoked potential recording was done with monocular stimulation.Result: There was statistically significant increase in P100 Latency of both eyes in COPD patients as compared to controls. Statistically non-significant decrease in P100 amplitude was seen. Prolongation of P100 latency in COPD patients is due to development of chronic hypoxemia leading to tissue hypoxia causing slower conduction in visual pathway suggesting demyelination.
Background -Hypertension is the most prevalent cardiovascular disorder that affects many organs of our body .Heart rate variability (HRV) is a simple, sensitive and non-invasive tool to monitor the cardiovascular function .The present study is for assessment of sympathovagal balance by analysing HRV in hypertensive individuals.
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