Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology
Volume 1, Issue 1 (2012)
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Community-based Study, Demographic and Socio-Economic Factors Associated with TB in Rural Jaipur NIMS Hospital
Abstract: This study showed that fewer women sought care in out-patient clinics for respiratory symptoms, fewer submitted sputum for testing, and if tested, fewer were smear-positive. This implies persistent lower representation of females at the different clinical steps for TB management using DOTS at community level. These findings raise grave concerns about the gender sensitive DOTS strategy for TB control. The findings indicate that an epidemiology of TB complicated by gender …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Effect of Piper longum on Urinary Metabolites and Its Correlation with Nootropic Activity in Rat Models
Abstract: Piper longum is one of the Indian traditional plants having lots of therapeutic uses. The present study is aimed to evaluate the antistress activity of aqueous extract of Piper longum in stress models. VMA, 5HIAA, and ascorbic acid were selected as noninvasive biomarkers of urinary metabolites. Continuous administration of different doses of Piper longum (100, 300 mg/kg) and Bacopa moniera (100 mg/kg) to the stressed groups was done prior to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 10–27 Read article
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Estimation of Splenic Volume: Prolate Ellipsoid Method Correlated with 3-D Helical CT Determination
Abstract: To establish the correlation between two methods of volume estimation of spleen, e.g., prolate ellipsoid formula and 3-D reconstruction of abdominal helical CT-image. Settings and Design: One hundred twenty-six patients were selected aged between 20 and 80 years in which male and female were 72 and 54 respectively for cross-sectional study. Patients who had underlying malignancy, infections, hematological disorders and other conditions that could alter splenic size were excluded. Methods …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Role of Winopause – A Multi-Herbal Product in the Treatment of Menopausal Syndrome
Abstract: In this study, Winopause has been found to be highly effective in the treatment of menopausal syndrome. There was significant response in hot flushes, irritability, insomnia, palpitation, pruritus valvae and social interaction parameters. This response of Winopause could be due to the presence of phytoestrogens in the formulations. The drug was found to be effective and safe and no adverse effect was observed in any patient. Keywords: Menopause, Winopause, Asoka, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 34–40 Read article