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209 articles for “KAP”
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A Study to Assess the Risk Factors Associated with Sudden Death in Population on Hemodialysis
Abstract: Background: Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving maintenance hemodialysis (HD) experience disproportionately high mortality, with sudden death remaining a leading cause. Multiple clinical, biochemical, and care-related factors influence outcomes, yet comprehensive risk stratification models and the role of dialysis timing and early nephrology care remain inadequately explored in resource-limited settings. Objectives: This study aimed to (i) identify clinical and biochemical risk factors associated with mortality in HD patients, (ii) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practice of Family Planning among Women of Reproductive Age in Northern Nigeria: A Sociological Study
Abstract: Family planning is a very vital element of reproductive health that enables individuals and couples to decide on how many and how far they would have their children. It is important in enhancing maternal health, child health, alleviating poverty and enhancing sustainable development. Although family planning services are available in Nigeria, their use has been low in most regions in the country especially Northern Nigeria. The paper evaluated the KAP …
Published in International Journal of Behavioral Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 45–64 Read article
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Effect of Dashamoola Niruha Basti in the Management of Gridhrasi (Sciatica): A Case Study
Abstract: Gridhrasi is one of the Nanatmaja Vata Vyadhis described in Ayurvedic literature and is characterized by radiating pain, stiffness, pricking sensation, and restricted movement of the lower limb. Clinically, it closely resembles Sciatica caused by compression or irritation of the Sciatic Nerve. Basti Chikitsa is regarded as the most effective therapeutic modality for Vata disorders. Dashamoola, owing to its Vata-Kapha Shamaka, Shothahara, and Vedanasthapana properties, may play a significant role …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Automatic Laser Propulsion Using Binary Mask
Abstract: In the mask propulsion, excimer laser micromachining using binary propulsion has been implemented for flash patterning of a monomicrometer features over wide areas of various substrates. The limit for depth of focus that determines the depth to width front ratios is given and demonstrated for different materials. Binary mask propulsion technique is found to harmonize to reproduce the mask features from the millimeter to the micrometer scale under peculiar focusing …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 29–36 Read article
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Vyayama (Exercise)—an Ayurvedic Viewpoint
Abstract: Vyayama (exercise) has been an imperative component of the Ayurvedic practice for many years. Ancient scholars have specified a lot prominence of it since Vyayama has many benefits on the mindset and body. Currently, people are suffering from various diseases such as obesity, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease, joint diseases and diseases due to ageing etc. The reason of these diseases is established, that is, lack of work out. Exercise in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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Pharmaceutico-analytical Study of Navasadara Satva
Abstract: AbstractNavasadara (Ammonium Chloride; NH4Cl) is one of the rasadravyas included under sadharana rasa varga. Navasadara satvapatana is one of the potent formulations explained in the text Rasatarangini. Navasadara satva possesses the properties like deepana, kapha nissaraka, ruchya, and indicated in amlapitta, hrudaya dourbalya, murcha, puppusashotha, etc. In general, satvapatana means extraction of metallic portion from ore. But here satvapatana process is mentioned for mineral like navasadara. So present study has …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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A Critical Review Study of Prakriti Vighata Chikitsa in Management of Chronic Infection of Alimentary Tract Annavaha Srotas with Special Reference to Role of Sudarshana Churna in Management of Viral B Hepatitis
Abstract: AbstractKrimi refers to all types of infectious agents – microscopic or macroscopic. These agents produce diseases in the body. Ayurvedic scholars described three treatment modalities for them. Prakriti Vighata is one of them and is a unique approach of Ayurveda for the treatment of chronic infections. Prakrti Vighata management refers to changing the histopathological atmosphere in such a manner that is not favorable to the growth and development of Krimi. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effects of Trayodashang Guggulu and Janu Basti in Janu Sandhigata Vata
Abstract: AbstractHuman body is composed of seven dhatus. The fifth one is asthi dhatu sequentially. Whole body resides on asthi dhatu. Vata is situated in asthi as ashraya-ashrayi (interrelated) bhava. Vitiation of vata and kapha dosha in joints produces sandhigatavata. It is an abnormal stage. It is a degenerative disorder in which degeneration of asthi dhatu in the joints occurs normally in the fourth or fifth decade. The treatment comprises of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Ritu wsr to Shad Ritu Charya
Abstract: Health is essentially a product of interaction of an individual with his environment. The basic principles of prevention as well as management of illness are based on doshic theory of Vāta-Pitta-Kapha. This theory of Āyurveda explains all the physiological as well as pathological changes in health and disease. Similarly the proportion of the three doshas pooled over the total body and mind, determines the overall physique, physiology and psychology or …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Managing Infertility with Panchakarma— A Case Study of Anovulation Associated with Endometriotic Cysts
Abstract: Infertility is defined as the failure to conceive after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. In any community, about 5–15% of couples who are of reproductive age have suffer from infertility. A 29-years-old female patient of 29 yrs. old of primary infertility with Pitta Pradhana Vata Prakruti was diagnosed as Anovulation along with Grade- 4 Endometriosis. In Ayurveda, it can be correlated to Bandhya with Vataja yoni …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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A View over Saama Majja Dhatu and Its Effects on Body
Abstract: The body tissues which support the body are known as dhatu. These are also called dushya because they get vitiated by tridosha-vata, pitta, kapha and ama. Dhatus are seven in number as rasa, rakta, mansa, meda, asthi, majja, and shukra. When these dhatus remain in their non-vitiated state, participate in the formation of various structures in body, on the other hand in vitiated state by ama causes various type of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–23 Read article
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Efficacy of Vamana Karma in the Management of Yuvanapidaka w.s.r. to Acne Vulgaris: A Pilot Study
Abstract: According to Ayurveda, among the 56 upangas, face is at the top, so everyone and mostly youngsters are most cautious about the beauty of face. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous follicles characterized by comedones, papules, pustules and often scars; chiefly on cheeks, forehead, chin, nose and upper trunk. As per Ayurveda classics, this condition can be correlated with yuvanapidaka (mukhadushika) which is the result of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Nadi Pariksha: An Ancient Ayurvedic Method of Diagnosis
Abstract: In Ayurveda we have studied two hypotheses namely, Pinda Brhmanda Nyaya and Anshansha Kalpana. As per the Pinda Brahmanda Nyaya, whatever elements we see in the nature, we find same elements in the smallest part of the human body as well and vice versa. According to Anshanshakalpana, all the elements found in any organism, are found in the seed of that organism in the same proportion but in minute quantities. …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 48–51 Read article
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Treatment of Migraine with Aura (Ardhavabhedaka) by Nasya and Shanshaman Chikitsa: A Case Study
Abstract: The most popular and efficient system of allopathic medicine provides quick response for the pain and other symptoms, but does not provide the complete treatment. My focus is the study of headache/migraine (ardhavabhedaka) with alternative line of treatment such as Ayurveda, because this stream is complete and provides holistic approach. A 42 year old male patient having complaints of recurrent severe headache and vomiting since 15 years, and diagnosis was …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Malignancy—Ayurvedic Concepts and its Holistic Management
Abstract: Malignant diseases were known to mankind since long; ancient texts narrate the disease in detail with their grave prognosis. The present modern scientific studies have been started few centuries ago with the objective of destroying malignant tissues with different means and methods. These cytotoxic methods often have grave adverse complications and metabolic impairment that result in distressing quality of life. The quest for treating has been continuing since ages but …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Prevention of Lifestyle Disorder Hypertension through Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractLifestyle disorders are generally complex to cure. Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle disorders today. Due to unhealthy advance modernization people are leading to stressful lives. Lifestyle disorders definitely illuminate with the broader approach of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic system understands the functioning of human body as a whole and any disease is concluding to be due to imbalance of Tridosha—Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The principals of Ayurveda are …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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A comprehensive clinical study with ajamodakataila matrabasti in the management of katigraha
Abstract: Katigraha is a Vataja Nanatmaja Vyadhi and it is explained as a condition characterized by Shula and restricted movements of Kati caused by Shuddha or Sama Vayu. Basti is considered as supreme therapy for Vatavyadhis. Matrabasti has dual action both Shodhana as well as Brimhana effect. In classics, no references are available for Ajamodakataila. So it is considered as Anubhuta yoga and in the present study two ingredients are considered …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A clinical study on the effect of Jaluka and Ayurvedic formulations in Indralupta
Abstract: Hairfall is one of the leading problems the world is facing today. Alopecia represents as a smooth sharply demarcated round patch of hair loss. Acharya Sushruta stated Indralupta as kshudra roga. It is a Raktapradhoshaja vikarain which Pitta associated with Vata gets lodge in Roma kupa and causes hair fall, later on Kapha dosha associated with Rakta causes obstruction to the hair roots and restricts the regrowth of hair in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Management of Dadrukushtha (Tinea infection) Through Ayurveda in a Child: A Case Report.
Abstract: All the skin diseases in Ayurveda have been classified under the broad heading of Mahakushtha and Kshudrakushtha. Dadru (skin disease having circular patches) is one amongst them. It is Raktapradoshajavyadhi (diseases caused by channels carrying blood tissue) having Kapha, Pitta dominance. In Ayurveda, Shodhana (purification by elimination of Dosha) and Shamana (pharmacotherapy) treatment is mainly indicated for Kushtha (skin disease). A one-year-old female child was brought by her grandmother with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Bronchiectasis- An Ayurvedic Review And Treatment – A Case Study
Abstract: Bronchiectasis is an epidemic of chronic, complex, heterogeneous and progressive irreversible airways disease. The pathophysiology of the disease is understood in terms of the interconnected concept of immune-inflammatory disease effects, impaired mucociliary clearance and structural lung damage causing irreversible damage and differential movement in recurrent exacerbations and persistent bronchiectasis. Research is needed about the larger world. Management of the disease is the most difficult aspect. Understanding the pathophysiology and biomarkers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 33–40 Read article