Peak expiratory flow rate (PEFR) varies with anthropometric variables like calendar age, body height, body weight, and body surface area in different regions. The present study aims at analyzing the relationship of PEFR with anthropometric variables to know a reference value in this region. We conducted the present study on healthy adult males aged eighteen to forty-five years engaged in works where they were un-exposed to pollutants in Patiala, India. Subgroups were made in each anthropometric variable category. PEFR recording was done using Mini Wright Peak Flow Meter. Results are expressed as mean PEFR ± standard deviation (mean ±S.D.), while the students' t-test was used to determine the differences between the means. We observed a linear increase in PEFR with all anthropometric variables. The correlation of PEFR with anthropometric variables was determined. PEFR is positively correlated with body height and body surface area (r = +0.20) and negatively correlated with calendar age (r = -0.24) and body weight (r = -0.02). We conclude that PEFR correlates best with body height (r = +0.48), and the result is highly significant (p < 0.01).

Background: The aim of the study was to discuss the opinions of present medical faculty of generation X about generation Y medical students and to enlist the ways to bridge the gap between two generations to maximize the productivity of teaching and learning process.Methods: The method used for the study was in form of a written questionnaire, filled by generation X teaching medical faculty of various departments of medical colleges of Haryana and Chandigarh. Data collected after an interview schedule was entered in Microsoft excel sheet and appropriate statistical tests were applied to analyze it. Questionnaire comprised of socio-demographic profile of the medical faculty and their opinions about major behavioral difference in generation Y students. The opinions expressed and suggestions given by faculty were discussed.Results: There were many differences that generation X observed between themselves and the generation Y students. However, the majority of the teachers were open to learning new methods to bridge the gap.Conclusions: Bridging the gap, accepting the new generation as they are and molding our self to match their needs can be productive to the present practices of medical education.

Background and objectives: Teaching methods used in medical education should be evaluated from time to time to improve the quality of future doctors. So, this study was conducted to know the preclinical student’s preferences and perception about the current teaching and learning process. Methods: The present study was conducted at Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahabad among 150 students of second year MBBS course. A predesigned and prevalidated questionnaire was used to assess students’ preferences and perception of teaching, learning and assessment methods. Students’ opinion about the quality of a good teacher was also sought. Results: Out of 150 students, 54% and 62% chose lecture and chalk and board combined with power point presentation (PPT) respectively as the most preferred teaching method and aid. About half (53%) of the students chose written assessments as the most preferred assessment method. Very few students (6%) expressed that ability to generate curiosity in students as a quality of a good teacher. Conclusion: The present study suggested that lectures by chalk and board supported by PPT and written assessment were the most preferred teaching learning and assessment methods. IMC J Med Sci 2022; 16(1): 010 *Correspondence: Rashmi Chandel, Department of Physiology, Adesh Medical College and Hospital, Shahabad, India. Email: unique_ras@rediffmail.com

Smile is an important physical factor for reflection of inner emotions and well being of person. People with an aesthetic smile are judged socially attractive. It would be useful to represent some desirable characteristics of the smile, which help to achieve desirable results in surgical and aesthetic oral rehabilitation. To analyze the various aesthetic components of smile, assessing the teeth displayed during smile, relationship between curve formed by incisal line of anterior maxillary teeth and the curve of lower lip, the touch of this incisal line on lower lip, the alignment of facial midline with the arch midline and compared the data with the previous studies. The study comprises of 200 North Indian males age group 18-40 years. Prior informed written consent for this study was obtained from the subjects. The exclusion and inclusion criteria for the subjects were predefined. Photographs were taken both in rest position as well as in Smile position using digital camera with high resolution. Results show that during smile the position of upper lip was average in 49% of males, alignment of upper incisal edge to lower lip was convex in 47%, tooth lower lip was non touching in 60%, no. of teeth displayed during smile was 8-10 in 68%, midline from philtrum passing through the centre of central incisors in 76% and bilateral negative space was not visible in 92% males. So, it is concluded that smile is aesthetic in North Indian males.