Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) is a pulse crop. It occupies an important place in human nutrition and is a valuable source of protein, fiber and minerals. Being nutritionally important it was taken for the present study for bio-chemical analysis of nutrients and development of value added products. Raw seeds were grounded along with husk to obtain chickpea flour which was analyzed biochemically for the nutrients i.e. moisture, ash, crude-fiber, protein, carbohydrate, fat, calcium, phosphorous, iron, zinc and folic acid.

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Background: Alcohol use disorder not only impacts the individual affected but also imposes adverse consequences on their family members, who are highly vulnerable to developing significant psychiatric disorders due to the intimate dynamics of their relationship. Recognizing and addressing these challenges is paramount, as caregivers serve as essential sources of moral support and assistance in facilitating the substance user's path towards abstaining from alcohol. Method: An assessment was conducted on 250 caregivers of patients diagnosed with Alcohol Use Disorder based on DSM-5 criteria. The evaluation involved the use of clinical instruments corresponding to both level 1 and level 2 of the DSM-5 cross-cutting measures. The data was analysed using SPSS 26.

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Excessive concern about health and subsequent fear of death play an important role in one's mental health. Spirituality is an essential aspect of human life and is considered to be an important determinant of how successfully people may overcome a variety of problems including fear of death. The present study aimed at exploring the spiritual Beliefs and health anxiety as predictors of fear of death among Young Adults in India. A sample of 395 participants (235 males and 160 females) aged between 18-30 years was collected using convenience and snowball sampling techniques. The informed consent was taken from the participants and data was collected using various measures including Whiteley Index scale, Spirituality Well-being scale and Death Anxiety Scale. The results indicated that health anxiety and spirituality significantly predict fear of death. Furthermore, Health anxiety and spirituality was found to have significant negative correlation. Spirituality and fear of death was also found to have significant negative correlation.

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Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) has been identified as the major causative organism of lower respiratory tract infection (LRTI) in neonates and infants. Case Report: A 7 day old baby girl has born at 36+2 weeks of gestation presents with cough, cold, nasal congestion, difficulty in breathing and poor feeding since last 2 days. On examination, baby was dull, lethargic, had noisy breathing with moderate intercostal and subcostal retractions. X-ray showed bilateral hyper-inflated lung fields suggestive of bronchiolitis. Nasopharyngeal swab sent for respiratory viral panel PCR was positive for Respiratory Syncytial Virus. Baby responded to supportive management in the form of non-invasive ventilator (NIV) supports, nebulisation and chest physiotherapy. Baby was successfully discharged home on room air and exclusive breastfeeding by Day 12 of hospital admission. Virus: RSV is an enveloped, single stranded, negative strand RNA virus.

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Dental crowding is a prevalent orthodontic issue encountered globally. This case report details the diagnosis and treatment of a 21-year-old male patient presenting with significant crowding, deep bite, and midline deviation. The primary concern reported by the patient was crowding and dissatisfaction with their smile's aesthetics. Clinical examination revealed an Angle Class I malocclusion with severe crowding. Fixed orthodontic appliances were employed to comprehensively address the severe crowding, resulting in successful correction Patient was having dental history of root canal treated teeth with 32, 41, 42 and extracted 31 as he was having periapical cyst I.R.T 31.

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It is not uncommon to find the conglomeration of autoimmune diseases in a person. The most common autoimmune hypothyroidism is seen in general population and frequently associated with other autoimmune conditions like pernicious anaemia, celiac disease, rheumatoid arthritis etc. The present short review point towards the common association of hypothyroidism with vitamin B12 deficiency observed by different scientific groups. The symptoms of both the conditions overlap and therefore it is important to consider this common association for better patient management.

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Lymph is the cream of all we eat and drink. In fact, it is the cream of all creams. Biologically, lymph contains most ingredients of the blood except red pigment. It has same composition as of the interstitial fluid and works for the defense of the body. However, as per Yoga psychology, lymph is a hormone and other glands, use this to manufacture their respective hormones. It is also the food for the brain cells and the cause of psychic change. Most importantly, its formation is affected by physical and psychic environment to which the role of microvita may be further added. The present article deals with the prevailing scientific knowledge, the concept of yoga psychology, the new science of biopsychology and the microvita, regarding importance of lymph and the possible future scientific research.

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