Dermatoglyphics sterms from the ancient art of palmistry, which was practiced from time immemorial and is still followed throughout India by the Joshi caste. There appears to exist an extremely old volume, on the markings on the hands possessed and treasured by the Hindus. From here, this art has spread throughout the world.Essential hypertension is the category of hypertension that has no identifiable cause, it is associated with aging and inherited genetic factors. Positive family history increases the risk. Dermatoglyphic patterns are genetically determined and can be used as supportive for diagnosis of various hereditary disorders including essential hypertension. This study was carried out to compare palmar dermatoglyphic pattern in, essential hypertension and control group and compare with previous studies.A hospital based case control study was conducted 100 essential hypertensive patients are taken from Basaweshwar hospital Gulbarga, and another 100 persons are included as control group. The palms and fingers are smeared with ink to bring out the dermatoglyphiic patterns which were subsequently studied.There was increased number of whorls and decreased number of ulnar loops in essential hypertensive patients compared with normal individuals. Total finger ridge count and Absolute finger ridge count is increased in Essential hypertension patients and there is also increased atd angle.The knowledge of dermatoglyphics in patients with essential hypertension can be utilized to find out genetic correlation. The existence of such relation might be important for the screening programme for prevention of essential hypertension.

Dermatoglyphics is the scientific study of epidermal ridges and their configurations on the palmar region of hand and fingers and plantar region of foot and toes. Diabetes mellitus is a metabolic disorder characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defect in insulin secretion, action or both. Dermatoglyphic patterns are genetically determined and can be used as supportive for diagnosis of various hereditary disorders including T2DM. This study was carried out to compare palmar dermatoglyphic pattern in T2DM and control group and compare with previous studies. A hospital based case control study was conducted 100 cases of T2DM are taken from Basaweshwar hospital Gulbarga, and another 100 persons are included as control group. The palms and fingers are smeared with ink to bring out the dermatoglyphiic patterns which were subsequently studied.There was increased number of whorls and decreased number of ulnar loops in both T2DM patients compared with normal individuals. Total finger ridge count and Absolute finger ridge count is increased in both T2DM patients and there is also increased atd angle. The knowledge of dermatoglyphics in patients with T2DM and essential hypertension can be utilized to find out genetic correlation. The existence of such relation might be important for the screening programme for prevention of T2DM.

Background: It is always been never ending process to search for the ideal method for cardiovascular autonomic function tests. However, some considerations of the feasible application of the squatting tests seem justified. Squatting is an active posture test that can be used to assess baroreflex sensitivity. Indeed, the shift from squatting to standing imposes a major orthostatic stress leading to rapid and large changes in arterial blood pressure (BP) and heart rate allowing precise baroreflex assessment.[1] Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study is to assess: (1) The frequency of an abnormally large fall in BP on standing from supine and (2) the underlying hemodynamic mechanisms of this fall in BP on standing from supine and from squatting. Materials and Methods: Sample size selected was 100 from first year medical students. Basal hemodynamic parameters were recorded in sitting and squatting position, then alteration in these hemodynamic parameters after standing was noted. The mean of three readings of BP obtained, respectively, in each position was considered representative for that position. Statistical analysis is done. Result: The change in the position from supine to standing causes a fall in the systolic as well as diastolic BP which was not statistically significant, whereas change in position from squatting to standing, the fall in the systolic and diastolic BP were statistically significant. Conclusion: The squatting test is an active posture maneuvers that impose one of the most potent orthostatic stresses. This careful analysis in healthy individuals should help in the understanding of disturbances that may be observed in patients with autonomic dysfunction.

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