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Estimation of stature is one of the principal elements in practical forensic casework involving examination of skeletal remains. The present study was undertaken to estimate stature from the length of the sternum in South Indian females... more
Estimation of stature is one of the principal elements in practical forensic casework involving examination of skeletal remains. The present study was undertaken to estimate stature from the length of the sternum in South Indian females using a linear regression equation. The material for the present study consisted of intact sternums belonging to adult females of South Indian origin aged between 25 and 35 years of age obtained during medico-legal autopsies. The length of the sternum was measured as the combined length of the manubrium and the mesosternum (body of the sternum) from the incisura jugularis (central suprasternal notch) to the mesoxiphoid junction along the mid-sagittal plane using vernier calipers. A linear regression equation [Stature = 111.599 + (3.316 × Length of the sternum)] was derived to estimate stature from the length of the sternum. The correlation coefficient was 0.639. The standard error of the estimate was 4.11 cm. The present study concludes that the length of the sternum is a reliable predictor of stature in adult South Indian females and can be used as a tool for stature estimation when better predictors of stature like the long bones of the limbs are not available when examining skeletal remains.
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Estimation of stature is one of the important initial steps during forensic analysis of human skeletal remains. The aim of the present study was to derive a linear regression formula for estimating stature of adult South Indian males from... more
Estimation of stature is one of the important initial steps during forensic analysis of human skeletal remains. The aim of the present study was to derive a linear regression formula for estimating stature of adult South Indian males from the length of the sternum. The study included 35 male sternums of South Indian origin dissected from cadavers during medico-legal autopsies. The linear regression equation [Stature=117.784 + (3.429 x Sternal length)] was derived to estimate the stature from the length of the sternum. The correlation coefficient was 0.638. The standard error of the estimate was 5.64 cm. This preliminary study concludes that the length of the sternum can be used as a tool for stature estimation in adult South Indian males.
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Does increased sexual activity increase body weight gain? ... No abstract is available. To read the body of this article, please view the Full Text online. ... Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution.... more
Does increased sexual activity increase body weight gain? ... No abstract is available. To read the body of this article, please view the Full Text online. ... Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution. ... Advertisements on this site do not constitute a guarantee or endorsement by the journal, Association, or publisher of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made for it by its manufacturer.
Research Interests: Humans, Prolactin, Female, Animals, Male, and 4 moreSexual Activity, Coitus, Weight Gain, and Body Weight Gain
Nine female pregnant rats were treated with single dose (30mg/kg) of 5-fluorouracil on 12th day of gestation. Gross defects in developing brain of rat fetuses were observed. 5-Fluorouracil is an antineoplastic drug, which has not been... more
Nine female pregnant rats were treated with single dose (30mg/kg) of 5-fluorouracil on 12th day of gestation. Gross defects in developing brain of rat fetuses were observed. 5-Fluorouracil is an antineoplastic drug, which has not been adequately studied. 5-FU induced about 5% mortality with significant reduction in body weight and various dimensions of the developing brain (p<0.001). Macroscopic findings of the developing brain revealed microcephaly, regression or absence of olfactory lobe and obliteration of the various fissures on the dorsal and ventral surfaces of the brain. Neuroembryopathic effects of 5-FU is more marked when given in late phase of gestation. So, it is advisable that the drug should be avoided during this period of pregnancy.
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The study was aimed to view the developmental anomalies of gall bladder (GB) in Nepalese cadavers. Forty GBs were studied for any anomalies during routine cadaveric dissection at the Department of Anatomy, Manipal College of Medical... more
The study was aimed to view the developmental anomalies of gall bladder (GB) in Nepalese cadavers. Forty GBs were studied for any anomalies during routine cadaveric dissection at the Department of Anatomy, Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Nepal. The study found that the congenital anomalies of GB are very rare. Only one case of ectopic partial intrahepatic GB with cholelithiasis was observed, which to our knowledge is the first reported case in Nepal. Awareness of GB anomalies is important to surgeons, radiologists, and clinicians in general. An ectopic partial intrahepatic GB can make cholecystectomy hazardous, when indicated.
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... Somayaji Nagabhooshana; Venkata Ramana Vollala; Vincent Rodrigues; Seetharama Bhat; Narendra Pamidi; Stany Wilfred Lobo. ... Rua Estela, 515, bloco E, conj. 21, Vila Mariana CEP04011-002 - São Paulo, SP Tel.: (11) 5084.3482 /... more
... Somayaji Nagabhooshana; Venkata Ramana Vollala; Vincent Rodrigues; Seetharama Bhat; Narendra Pamidi; Stany Wilfred Lobo. ... Rua Estela, 515, bloco E, conj. 21, Vila Mariana CEP04011-002 - São Paulo, SP Tel.: (11) 5084.3482 / 5084.2853 secretaria@sbacv.org.br.
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Respiratory Care Clinics of North America, Volume 71, Issue 5, Pages 808, November 2008, Authors:Ritesh G. Menezes; Anurag J. Shetty; Tanuj Kanchan; Stany W. Lobo; Aman Chauhan; S. Manjunath; Vinod C. Nayak. ...
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Molecular biology has become one of the most fascinating fields of biology in recent years. Molecular methods have been applied in various fields of biol ogy including Medical/Health Science. In this paper , light has been shed on the... more
Molecular biology has become one of the most fascinating fields of biology in recent years. Molecular methods have been applied in various fields of biol ogy including Medical/Health Science. In this paper , light has been shed on the application of different molecular methods (DNA analysis) in the field of Forensic Medicine.
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Patanjali, foremost exponent of Yoga, described pranayama as the gradual unforced cessation of breathing. Pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit words-prana (life) or yama (control). Pranayam or control of prana or life force yields heart... more
Patanjali, foremost exponent of Yoga, described pranayama as the gradual unforced cessation of breathing. Pranayama is derived from two Sanskrit words-prana (life) or yama (control). Pranayam or control of prana or life force yields heart beat pulse and mind control. Yoga combines scientific technique of right behavior (Yama-Niyama), proper posture (asana), life force control (pranayama), interiorisation of the mind (pratyahara),
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Does increased sexual activity increase body weight gain? ... No abstract is available. To read the body of this article, please view the Full Text online. ... Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution.... more
Does increased sexual activity increase body weight gain? ... No abstract is available. To read the body of this article, please view the Full Text online. ... Visit SciVerse ScienceDirect to see if you have access via your institution. ... Advertisements on this site do not constitute a guarantee or endorsement by the journal, Association, or publisher of the quality or value of such product or of the claims made for it by its manufacturer.
Research Interests: Humans, Prolactin, Female, Animals, Male, and 4 moreSexual Activity, Coitus, Weight Gain, and Body Weight Gain
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Medical Hypotheses, Volume 70, Issue 2, Pages 458-460, 2008, Authors:Stany W. Lobo; Ritesh G. Menezes; Ashutosh V. Bodhe; Tanuj Kanchan; VV Pillay; Sadip Pant.
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Determination of sex from human skeletal remains is an imperative element of any medicolegal investigation. Length of manubrium, length of mesosternum, and combined length of manubrium and mesosternum were measured in 115 sternums of... more
Determination of sex from human skeletal remains is an imperative element of any medicolegal investigation. Length of manubrium, length of mesosternum, and combined length of manubrium and mesosternum were measured in 115 sternums of confirmed sex (75 male and 40 female) for sexual dimorphism. Application of "the 50 rule" for the manubrium confirmed sex in 77.3% male and 77.5% female bones, while application of "the 81 rule" for the mesosternum confirmed sex in 73.3% male and 75% female bones accurately. Application of "the 131 rule" derived from the study for combined length of manubrium and mesosternum confirmed sex in 85.3% male and 77.5% female sternums correctly. This study confined to the Maharashtra region of western India is useful to determine the sex of the sternum when it is subjected for medicolegal skeletal examination.
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Sex determination is an important initial step in forensic investigation of unknown human skeletal remains. The present analysis is an attempt to determine the sex of the sternum using sternal index as a parameter in a Maharashtrian... more
Sex determination is an important initial step in forensic investigation of unknown human skeletal remains. The present analysis is an attempt to determine the sex of the sternum using sternal index as a parameter in a Maharashtrian population of India. Sternal index is calculated in 115 adult sternums of confirmed sex (75 male and 40 female) for sexual dimorphism. The sternal index is derived by dividing the length of manubrium by the length of mesosternum and multiplying it by 100. Although the sternal index is found to be significantly higher in females, the analysis suggests that sex determination cannot be made conclusively from the sternal index in the Maharashtra region of western India. The study further concludes that the applicability of Hyrtl's law in sex determination is limited.
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1. J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 May;17(4):223-4. Epub 2010 Jan 29. Frontal sinus radiographs--a useful means of identification. Kanchan T, Krishan K, Menezes RG, Suresh Kumar Shetty B, Lobo SW. Comment on J Forensic Leg Med. 2009... more
1. J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 May;17(4):223-4. Epub 2010 Jan 29. Frontal sinus radiographs--a useful means of identification. Kanchan T, Krishan K, Menezes RG, Suresh Kumar Shetty B, Lobo SW. Comment on J Forensic Leg Med. 2009 Jan;16(1):18-23. PMID: 20382361 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]. Publication Types: Comment; Letter. MeSH Terms. Forensic Anthropology; Frontal Sinus/radiography*; Humans.
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Many studies have been conducted in the developed countries to know the magnitude and factors influencing suicidal ideation among medical students, but such data are sparse in developing countries. This cross-sectional study was therefore... more
Many studies have been conducted in the developed countries to know the magnitude and factors influencing suicidal ideation among medical students, but such data are sparse in developing countries. This cross-sectional study was therefore conducted to find out the prevalence of suicidal ideation and factors influencing such ideation among students of a medical college in Western Nepal. A total of 206 students were selected using random sampling and questioned about their socio-demographic factors, other risk factors and suicidal ideation using a preformed validated questionnaire. The data were analyzed using SPSS for Windows Version 16.0 and the EPI Info 3.5.1 Windows Version. Descriptive statistics and testing of hypothesis were applied for the statistical methodology. The univariate and multivariate logistic regression methods were used to examine the association between different variables. Suicidal ideation in the last one year was present in nearly one tenth of the study popula...
Research Interests: Bullying, Nepal, Adolescent, Medical Students, Pregnancy, and 15 moreHumans, Female, Male, Young Adult, Risk factors, Clinical Sciences, Legal Medicine, Family Relations, Suicidal Ideation, Adult, Educational Status, Risk Factors, Cross Sectional Studies, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Substance-Related Disorders
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Forensic Science International, Volume 194, Issue 1, Pages e29, 30 January 2010, Authors:Tanuj Kanchan; Ritesh G. Menezes; Stany W. Lobo; MS Kotian.
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Molecular biology has become one of the most fascinating fields of biology in recent years. Molecular methods have been applied in various fields of biology including Medical/Health Science. In this paper, light has been shed on the... more
Molecular biology has become one of the most fascinating fields of biology in recent years. Molecular methods have been applied in various fields of biology including Medical/Health Science. In this paper, light has been shed on the application of different molecular methods (DNA analysis) in the field of Forensic Medicine.