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Physiology

Head of the Department Details:

Dr. Alkeshkumar Rameshchandra Vara

Professor & Head
MBBS, MD (Physiology)
avara_phy@nootanmedical.edu.in

The Department of Physiology at Nootan Medical College and Research Centre is committed to fostering an in-depth understanding of the human body’s functions and mechanisms among students.

          Physiology is a basic medical science taught to the health care students which explains about the functions of each system and how they coordinate to maintain good health. The department of Physiology has excellent infrastructure and faculties with wide experience and knowledge in different fields of Physiology thus providing quality teaching, research in innovative and emerging fields among students. Department have well-equipped Hematology lab, Clinical Physiology lab, Amphibian Lab, Mammalian Lab and Research Lab. The demonstration rooms are well equipped with an audio-visual system for the highest benefit of the students. Research activities for students and faculties are undertaken regularly. Research works in the field of various streams of Physiology are undertaken in the department. Students are encouraged to take ICMR-STS Research Projects. The department periodically conducts workshops, seminars to keep the students updated with the recent developments. Students are encouraged to participate in national & international conferences to present their research topics.

Physiology

Dr. Vara Alkeshkumar Rameshchandra

MBBS, MD (Physiology)
Professor & Head
UG - G-40713
PG - G-19494

Dr. Gnanadesigan Ekambaram

BHMS, MSc (Medical Physiology), PhD (Medicine-Physiology)
Associate Professor
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Dr. Abdul Khadar B A

Masters
Associate Professor
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Dr. Rajkumar Soni

MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-88159
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Dr. Patel Harsh Kamleshbhai

MBBS
Tutor
UG - G-74983
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Dr. Annu Kumari

Tutor
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Dr. Patel Sakshi Tusharbhai

Masters
Tutor
UG - G-93669
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Physiology

Publications

Dr. Alkeshkumar Rameshchandra Vara

  1. Evaluation Of The Effect Of Chronic Heavy Smoking By Pulmonary Function Test International Journal of Basic and Applied Physiology (IJBAP) Dec 2013 2 (1); 51-56
  2. Effect of Electro acupuncture Therapy on back pain Subjects International Journal of Research in Medicine (IJORIM) June 2015 4 (2); 41-44
  3. Association between plasmodium falciparum malaria infection and ABO blood group system and in north Gujarat, India Journal of Clinical Anatomy and Physiology (IJCAP)Sep 2017 4 (3); 348-352
  4. The Relationship between Leptin and Anthropometric Parameters in Type 2 Diabetic Patients International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies (IJMBS) April 2021, 5 (4); 150-153
  5. The Role of the Dopaminergic System in Sleep-Wake Regulation. International Journal of Medical and Biomedical Studies (IJMBS)May: 2021 5 (5); 151-155
  6. A study of pain perception by cold pressure test in young females during the different phases of menstrual cycle, National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 022 | Vol 12 | Issue 03
  7. Effects of passive smoking on pulmonary functions of individuals in an urban area, National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022 | Vol 12 | Issue 07
  8. Comparative study of traditional blackboard teaching over PowerPoint teaching in physiology among 1st year medical students, National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022 | Vol 12 | Issue 04
  9. Implementation of case-based learning method for teaching biochemistry for undergraduate medical students, National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022 | Vol 12 | Issue 04
  10. Effect of cotton dust on lungs among female workers in cotton industry in northern Gujarat, India Bioinformation 2022 18(3): 255-260
  11. Comparative study of soleus H-reflex in normal humans and in patients with neuropathies, National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022 | Vol 12 | Issue 05
  12. Breast feeding practices after normal vaginal and caesarean delivery in Gujarat, India. Bioinformation Oct-2023 19(10):1029-34

 

Dr. E.Gnanadesigan

  1. A study on autonomic efficiency in diabetic females of more than ten years duration. Int J Med Res Health Sci 2013; 2(2):194-199.
  2. Serum homocysteine and lipid profile levels in patients with type2 diabetes mellitus. Int J Med Res Health Sci 2013; 2(2):200-205.
  3. Evaluation of Sialic acid Levels in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 2013 5(1)
  4. Autonomic Nervous System and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. Asian Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Sciences 2013 3(18).
  5. Study of Myeloperoxidase Levels in Juvenile Diabetics. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences 2013 4(2)
  1. A Systematic Review of Selenium and its Role in Human Reproductive System Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2013 Oct; 4(4).
  2. Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome. International Journal of Research in Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences. (IJRPBS) 2013 Vol. 4, (3) Jul– Sep
  3. Role of acute phase proteins status in chronic alcoholic liver diseases. International Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research. IJPSR, 2013; Vol. 4(9): 3471-3476.
  4. A Study on Anatomical Variations of Acromion Process in the Dry Adult Scapulae of South Indian Population. Annals of Health and Health Sciences 2014,1(2): 2.
  5. A genderwise study on the morphometry of infraorbital foramen and its laterality in dry adult skulls of south Indian population. International journal of Medical science and public health 2014;3(5):546-548.
  6. Effects of major dietary constituents on estrous cycle by Non invasive method in albino mice. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2014 Oct; 5(4): (B) 243 – 252.
  7. Study of ovarian morphology in high fructose fed mice. Journal of Biomedical and Pharmaceutical Research, Volume 3, Issue 5, 2014, 08-17.
  8. A Prospective Study of Biochemical Assay in Mice Fed Refined Sugar Diet and Unrefined Sugar Diet. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences 2015 Volume 14, Issue 11 Ver. VIII (Nov), PP 108-115
  9. A study of Pulmonary function tests among smokers in rural areas. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) 2017 Volume 16, Issue 12 Ver. II (Dec), PP 76-79.
  10. Study of Estrous Cycle and Histopathological Changes in Ovaries of Albino Mice Fed Sesame Oil Diet in Different Phases. Biomedicine 2018;38(1)(supp.):(044-048)
  11. Study of Cardiovascular Autonomic Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus. IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS). 2018;17(2) Ver.2,27-30.
  12. A Cross sectional study of VO2 max on Passive smokers in Chennai City. International Journal of Current Medical And Pharmaceutical Research 2021 Volume 7; Issue 02(A); February; Page No.5554-5559.
  13. Effects of passive smoking on pulmonary functions of individuals in an urban area. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022 ;12 (07)
  14. Comparative study of traditional blackboard teaching over powerpoint teaching among first year medical students. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology (NJPPP) 2022; 12 (04):507-510.
  1. Effect of cotton dust on lungs among female workers in cotton industry in northern Gujarat, India. Bioinformation 2022; 18(3): 255-260
  2. Gene polymorphism among hypertensive patients with coronary artery disease. Bioinformation 2022; 18(3): 239-244
  3. Porta hepatis in relation to portal vein among Indians. Bioinformation 2022; 18(7): 630-633
  4. Effect of Beta vulgaris extracts on dysmenorrhea among adolescent girls. Bioinformation 2022; 18(7):657-660
  5. Correlation of inflammatory cytokines and uric acid levels in coronary artery disease with and without type 2 diabetes mellitus. Bioinformation 2022; 18(8):675-682
  6. Assessment of VO2 max among female workers of cotton textile industry at Visnagar, North Gujarat region: A Cross-sectional study. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research (JCDR) 2022; 16(11): CC12-CC16
  7. Effect of Allium sativum consumption for breast feeding among postnatal Indian mothers. Bioinformation 2023; 19(6):698-702
  8. Knowledge on cervical cancer among Indian women in the state of Gujarat. Bioinformation 2023;19(10): 999-1002
  9. Breast feeding practices after normal vaginal and caesarean delivery in Gujarat, India. Bioinformation 2023 19(10): 1029-1034
  10. Linking stress with urocortin in rats. Bioinformation 2023 19(11): 1057-1062
  11. Data on self-esteem among adolescents in India. Bioinformation 2023 19(11): 1086-1089
  12. Impact of smart phone use on adolescence health in India. Bioinformation 2023 19(11): 1090-1093
  13. Eating behaviors, knowledge and attitudes among adolescent Indian girls. Bioinformation. 2024 20(2): 165-169
  14. Impact of oil massage on newborn behavioural responses in rural India. Bioinformation 2024 20(2): 160-164
  15. Cardiac Sympathetic Nerve Activity among Passive Smokers and Smokeless Tobacco Users: A Cross-sectional Study Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research. 2024 Oct, Vol-18(10): CC01-CC04
  16. The Impact of Biliary Drainage on Quality of Life in Unresectable Biliary and Pancreatic Cancer. Cureus 2025 17(2): e78986.
  17. Comparison of Harmless Acute Pancreatitis Score (HAPS) and Bedside Index of Severity in Acute Pancreatitis (BISAP) Scoring Systems in Predicting Severity and Outcomes in Acute Pancreatitis: A Prospective Study. Cureus 2025 17(3): e80991.

 

Dr. Abdul Khadar B A

  1. Stress symptoms, stressors and coping strategies in first year South Indian medical students.Int J Bioassays. 2014;3(05):2083-2086.
  2. Prevalence of color vision deficiency (CVD) and ABO blood groups in Kannur district of Kerala, India.Int J Bioassays. 2016;5(1):4760-4763.
  3. Medicinal herbs in the treatment of male infertility: a review. Natl J Basic Med Sci. 2019;10(2):60-65.
  4. Ameliorative property of Hemidesmus indicus on monosodium glutamate-induced deterioration in sperm quality, testosterone level and testicular weight in male albino Wistar rats. Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023;12(Special Issue 8):75-91.
  5. Protective potential of Hemidesmus indicus ethanolic extract against monosodium glutamate-induced testicular alterations: histological and antioxidant modulation in albino rats.Eur. Chem. Bull. 2023;12(3):2488–2495.
  6. Therapeutic effects of Hemidesmus indicus extract in alleviating monosodium glutamate-induced testicular damage.Community Pract. 2024 Apr;21(4):1280-7.
  7. Effect of ethanolic extract of Hemidesmus indicus on spermiogram and sex hormone levels of Wistar rats. Afr J Biol Sci.2024 Apr;6(5):80-95.
  8. An Analysis of Medicinal Plants in the Management of Male Infertility.Chettinad Health City Med J. 2024;13(3):99-108.

 

Research Projects
Completed Project
Sr. No. Year Title of Project Name of Investigators Funding Agency
1 2020-21 Effect of Cotton dust on Lung Functions among Female workers in Cotton industry in North Gujarat Region Ms. Mansi Shah
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR-STS)
Reference ID: 2020-06708
2 2021-22 Study of Eating Behavior and Body Composition among Young Adult girls in Educational institutions at North Gujarat Region Ms. Riya Khandhediya
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 NIL
3 2022-23 A study of breast feeding practices after normal delivery and cesarean delivery at a tertiary care hospital in visnagar Ms. Ritu Bhati
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 NIL
3 2022-23 Study of pulmonary efficiency among smokeless tobacco users in Visnagar Ms. Ritu Bhati
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 NIL
4 2022-23 Study of Cardiac autonomic modulation and respiratory efficiency among women with polycystic ovary syndrome Ms. Riya Khandhediya
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 NIL
5 2023-24 A comparative study of VO2 max and cardiac sympathetic nerve activity among passive smokers and smokeless tobacco users Ms. Khushi J Patel
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR-STS)
Reference ID: 2023-05002
Ongoing & Proposed Projects
Sr. No. Year Title of Project Name of Investigators Funding Agency
1 2024-25 Study of cotton dust exposure on blood pressure using Ewing’s battery among female textile mill workers in Northern Gujarat Ms. Khushi U Patel
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 Indian Council of Medical Research
(ICMR-STS)
Reference ID: 2024-03840
2 2024-25 A study on effects of smart phone use on quality of sleep & its association with VO2 max among young adults in North Gujarat region Mr. Yash Khorasiya
Dr. E.Gnanadesigan		 NIL
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