Prakriti, a fundamental Ayurvedic concept, defines an individual's unique physical, physiological, and psychological constitution, shaped by the relative dominance of the Tridoshas—Vata, Pitta, and Kapha. It determines an individual's predisposition to diseases, response to environmental factors, diet, and therapies. The integration of this ancient phenotyping system with genomics, known as Ayurgenomics, has opened avenues to understand inter-individual variability in health and disease within the framework of personalized medicine. By correlating Prakriti types with genetic, transcriptomic, proteomic, and metabolomic markers, Ayurgenomics aims to refine predictive, preventive, and personalized therapeutic approaches. This review elaborately discusses Prakriti in Ayurvedic philosophy, methodologies for its assessment, scientific investigations linking Prakriti with genomics, potential clinical applications, and future prospects in integrative healthcare.
This in vitro study evaluates and compares the elastic recovery under compressive strain of two commercially available addition silicone impression materials—Dentsply Aquasil and Ad Sil Acura. Standardized cylindrical specimens (20 mm × 12.5 mm) were prepared per ISO 4823:2007 and subjected to 30% compressive strain using a Universal Testing Machine. Recovery height was measured after 2 minutes, and recovery percentage was calculated. Dentsply Aquasil showed higher elastic recovery (98.5%) than Ad Sil Acura (96.9%), with statistical significance (p < 0.05). Results suggest Dentsply Aquasil provides better dimensional stability for clinical use.
Background: Pregnancy, while a natural physiological process, presents significant psychological and emotional adjustments, particularly for primigravid women. Understanding the stress experienced during this period and the coping strategies employed is crucial for maternal and fetal well-being. This study aimed to assess the level of stress and coping mechanisms utilized by primigravid women admitted to an antenatal ward. Methods: A quantitative, descriptive cross-sectional design was employed. The study was conducted in the antenatal ward of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at King George's Medical University (KGMU), Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India. A purposive sampling technique was used to recruit 227 primigravid women. Data were collected using a socio-demographic questionnaire, the Perceived Stress Scale (PSS), and a Coping Strategies Scale. Descriptive and inferential statistics, including chi-square tests and correlation analysis, were used to analyze the data. Results: The majority of participants exhibited serious (42.3%) to very serious (56.4%) levels of stress. Conversely, most women demonstrated good coping strategies (81.9%). Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between stress levels and coping strategies (p < 0.05). Furthermore, significant associations were found between stress levels and selected socio-demographic variables, specifically education, type of marriage, and family income (p < 0.05). Coping strategies were also significantly associated with education level (p < 0.05). Conclusion: Primigravid women in the antenatal ward setting experience substantial stress, alongside predominantly good coping strategies. Socio-demographic factors, particularly education, marriage type, and income, appear to influence stress levels. These findings underscore the need for targeted interventions to address stress and enhance coping mechanisms among primigravid women during antenatal care.
