Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience
Volume 7, Issue 1 (2017)
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Table of contents
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CBD: Wonder Drug of the Future
Abstract: The traditional “wonder drug” in pharmacology is aspirin, well known for its properties of pain control, lowering elevated body temperature, fighting inflammation, and decreasing blood coagulation. Aspirin, as a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) is a preventative drug as well as a therapeutic one. The Framingham heart study has concluded that a low dose aspirin regimen (81 mg/day) will help prevent cardiovascular disease and stroke. On the other hand, CBD (cannabidiol) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Cannabidiol (CBD): An Innovative Pharmacological Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Abstract: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurring and repetitious thoughts coupled to anxiety characterized by obsessive thoughts and associated compulsive behavior(s). OCD patient often fears that the anxiety will not abate and obsessional thoughts will control her/his mind or body in advocating or carrying out unwanted compulsive behaviors. Such thinking patterns or behaviors may often be frightening but usually they are quite harmless except when promoting accompanying anxiogenic activity. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Awareness and Practice of Folic Acid Intake for Neural Tube Defect Prevention at Antenatal Clinic in Rajamalwatta, Sri Lanka
Abstract: Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are common cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and neonates. Squeal of severe NTDs lead to lifelong physical, social, emotional and financial difficulties. Annually worldwide an estimated 300,000 or more babies are born with NTDs. Fortunately; a large number of NTDs are preventable. Several studies have shown that periconceptional use of Folic Acid (FA) has an effective role in the prevention of NTDs. The objective …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Concurrent PTSD Psychotherapy Through Multi-Personnel Virtual Reality Framework
Abstract: Networked Virtual Environments (NEV) are sets of disjointed virtual worlds which are topographically set apart from the users yet connected through the communication network to give them the illusion of being in the same virtual location. NVEs are increasingly receiving consideration from business and research point of view. Contrasted with various sorts of possible applications, NVEs require a high responsiveness to ensure continuous streaming of live data for full immersion. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Managing Diabetes in The Hospital Setting: A Nurse–Patient Partnership
Abstract: People with diabetes occupy up to 16% of hospital beds, and diabetes treatment consumes approximately 9% of hospital costs. Therefore, the nurses working in any hospital department will care for people with diabetes who have been admitted either for reasons directly connected to their diabetes or unrelated to it. Once diagnosed, diabetes is an inextricable part of a person’s life and must be taken into consideration along with their presenting …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article