CULTURAL JOURNALISM

Semester: III
Sub Code: BAJ T 302
Credits: 4
Hours/Wk: 4
Total Hrs: 60
Exam Marks: 50
IA Marks: 50
Exam Duration: 3 Hrs

Modern Medical and Yoga therapy principles and practices for diseases related to:
1.Cardio-Vascular Disorders: Ischemic heart disease; Hypertension; Peripheral vascular disease (5 hours)
2.Respiratory Disorders: Bronchial asthma; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD); Allergic rhinitis; Pulmonary tuberculosis; Sleep apnea; Snoring (5 hours)
3.Rheumatology, Muscle & Bone Disorders: Pain in the limbs & back; Rheumatoid arthritis; Osteoarthritis; Connective tissue disorders; Muscular dystrophy (6 hours)
4.Digestive Disorders: Acid peptic disease; Irritable bowel syndrome; Hepatitis (5 hours)
5.Neurological Disorders: Migraine & Tension headache; Cerebro-vascular accidents; Epilepsy; Pain; Autonomic dysfunctions; Idiopathic Parkinson’s disease; Multiple sclerosis; Refractory errors of vision (7 hours)
6.Psychological Medicine: Neurotic disorders; mood disorders; Schizophrenia; Chemical abuse; Eating disorders; Phobias; Mental retardation; Obsessive compulsive disorder. (5 hours)
7.Endocrine & Metabolic Disorders: Diabetes mellitus; Thyroid dysfunction; Disorders of adrenal cortex; OMesity (5 hours)
8.Obstetrics & Gynecology: Physiology of pregnancy; Pregnancy induced hypertension; Pre-eclampsia; Intra-Uterine Growth Retardation (IUGR); menstrual disorders (e.g., dysmenorrheal, pre-menstrual syndrome); Infertility; Menopause (6 hours)
9.Rehabilitation Medicine: Neurological disorders; Cardiac disorders; Musculo-skeletal disorders; Physical disabilities; Occupational health (6 hours)
10.Geriatric Medicine (5 hours)
11.Medical Oncology (5 hours)

Text books:
Dr R Nagarathna, Dr H R Nagendra and Dr Shamanthakamni, Yoga for common ailments and IAYT for different diseases, Swami Vivekananda Yoga Prakashana, Bangalore, 2002