Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine
Volume 13, Issue 2 (2023)
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Table of contents
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Current Issues in Understanding of Diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a significant metabolic disorder that poses a major health concern, particularly in India. India harbours the world's highest number of diabetic patients, totalling around 130 million, with an additional 40 million categorised as prediabetic. In the global context, the number of adults suffering from diabetes was roughly 150 million in 2000, but this number is projected to significantly increase by 2030. The global prevalence of prediabetes is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Limitations to Therapeutic Approaches to T2DM in Light of Different HbA1C Values Suggested by Different Scientific Associations: A Review
Abstract: The present article provided a comprehensive review of international and national guidelines for managing Type-2 diabetes, with a focus on personalized treatment strategies. It discussed the recommended glycated haemoglobin targets and the initial treatment approach involving lifestyle modifications and the use of metformin. The present article underlined the necessity for treatment intensification due to the progressive nature of type-2 diabetes. It also emphasized the complexity of selecting additional antidiabetic medications, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Is tibial expert nailing biomechanically more stable compared to intramedullary nailing for tibial fractures?
Abstract: Background: Fractures of the tibia and fibula are relatively common and have been recognized as serious and debilitating injuries, because its surface is subcutaneous throughout most of its length, open fractures are more common in the tibia than in any other major long bones. To avoid complications of operative treatment in association with these characteristics of the tibia, intramedullary nailing has been widely introduced for the tibial diaphyseal fractures, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 27–50 Read article
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Single Case Study on the Effectiveness of Mirror Therapy on the Management of Adhesive Capsulitis
Abstract: The present case study was aimed to study the efficacy of mirror therapy along with conventional physiotherapy in relation to pain, range of motion and kinesiophobia in frozen shoulder. The purpose of the present study was to check the efficacy of mirror therapy along with conventional physiotherapy in improving kinesiophobia, pain and range of motion in patients with frozen shoulder. It was a single case study where a patient with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 51–57 Read article
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Speech, Swallowing, and Hearing Characteristics in a Patient with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis Post COVID-19 Infection: A Case Study
Abstract: Mucormycosis is the third invasive mycosis caused by a growing number of members of the Mucorales; but recently, Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis has been frequently reported in individuals with COVID-19. The affected areas must be surgically removed to inhibit the spread of illness. Due to the surgical removal of infected areas, individuals with Rhino-Orbital-Cerebral Mucormycosis may develop speech and swallowing issues. Along with speech and swallowing issues, hearing loss was also reported …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 58–64 Read article