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Research paper thumbnail of A study to assess relationship between Uric Acid and Blood pressure among patients attending tertiary care hospital in Central Gujarat

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the uric acid... more BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the uric acid levels and blood pressure in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in central Gujarat. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Uric acid levels were measured in 100 hypertensive patients and an equal number of ages and sex matched normotensive patients. Hyperuricemia was defined as serum urate levels ≥ 6mg/dl. Quantitative variables between the two groups were tested using unpaired t test and p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The mean uric acid level in hypertensive group was 6.1 ± 2.1 mg/dl as compared to 4.5 ± 1.1 mg/dl in normotensive group. This difference in the mean uric acid levels in two groups was statistically significant (P<.0001). CONCLUSIONS: In this cross sectional study a positive correlation between hyperuricemia and hypertension was observed.

Research paper thumbnail of A quasi-experimental study to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills in novice medical students taught by George and Doto’s five-step method compared to those taught by the traditional approach (SODOTO)

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills by Geor... more Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills by George and Doto’s five step method compared to the Traditional SODOTO approach, and to ascertain the perception of the students regarding these diverse methods. Materials and Methods: Fifty-four 2nd MBBS 1st semester students posted in the Department of Medicine at GMERS, Gotri, were enrolled for the study. After teaching the theory, both groups were taught per abdomen (P/A) examination and respiratory system (R/S) examination – one system by the five-step method and the other by the SODOTO approach. Skill acquisition was tested by pre-validated checklists. Finally, feedback was collected on the perception of students using a pre-validated questionnaire. The data were analysed using GraphPad. Results: There was an average 20% improvement (P < 0.001) in the group taught by the five-step method compared to the one taught by the traditional approach (P/A – 45.14/60 [5.64] vs. 57.86/60 [1.83]...

Research paper thumbnail of A study to assess relationship between Uric Acid and Blood pressure among patients attending tertiary care hospital in Central Gujarat

BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the uric acid... more BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between the uric acid levels and blood pressure in patients attending a tertiary care hospital in central Gujarat. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Uric acid levels were measured in 100 hypertensive patients and an equal number of ages and sex matched normotensive patients. Hyperuricemia was defined as serum urate levels ≥ 6mg/dl. Quantitative variables between the two groups were tested using unpaired t test and p value of less than 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: The mean uric acid level in hypertensive group was 6.1 ± 2.1 mg/dl as compared to 4.5 ± 1.1 mg/dl in normotensive group. This difference in the mean uric acid levels in two groups was statistically significant (P<.0001). CONCLUSIONS: In this cross sectional study a positive correlation between hyperuricemia and hypertension was observed.

Research paper thumbnail of A quasi-experimental study to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills in novice medical students taught by George and Doto’s five-step method compared to those taught by the traditional approach (SODOTO)

Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology

Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills by Geor... more Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare the acquisition of basic clinical skills by George and Doto’s five step method compared to the Traditional SODOTO approach, and to ascertain the perception of the students regarding these diverse methods. Materials and Methods: Fifty-four 2nd MBBS 1st semester students posted in the Department of Medicine at GMERS, Gotri, were enrolled for the study. After teaching the theory, both groups were taught per abdomen (P/A) examination and respiratory system (R/S) examination – one system by the five-step method and the other by the SODOTO approach. Skill acquisition was tested by pre-validated checklists. Finally, feedback was collected on the perception of students using a pre-validated questionnaire. The data were analysed using GraphPad. Results: There was an average 20% improvement (P < 0.001) in the group taught by the five-step method compared to the one taught by the traditional approach (P/A – 45.14/60 [5.64] vs. 57.86/60 [1.83]...

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