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Management of Compound Odontome: A Case Report
Abstract: Odontomes are developmental anomalies of the dental tissues and may interfere with the eruption of the associated tooth. Since, these lesions are asymptomatic; they are usually detected in routine radiographic investigations. They can be thought of as “tooth hamartomas” with the lesion consisting of various tooth components. Early diagnosis, prompt clinical decision making followed by a proper treatment at the right time, results in a favourable prognosis. The present report …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Correlation of Hypoproteinemia and Hypoalbuminemia with Hypercholesterolemia in the Children with Nephrotic Syndrome
Abstract: Nephrotic Syndrome (NS) is a clinical entity characterized by massive loss of urinary protein (primarily albuminuria) leading to hypoproteinemia resulting in edema. Hyperlipidemia, hypercholesterolemia, and increased lipiduria are usually associated with Nephrotic Syndrome. Although not commonly thought of as part of the syndrome, hypertension, hematuria, and azotemia may be present [1]. This prospective cross-sectional study was performed on 100 children with the age of 14 years with Nephrotic Syndrome in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Correlates of Clinical and Dietary Factors on Nutritional Status of People Living with HIV on Anti-retroviral Therapy: A Case-control Study in Central Zone of Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Malnutrition compounds the immunosuppressive effects of HIV and speeds the disease progression among people living with HIV on ART. However, little is documented on the effect of clinical and dietary factors. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the correlates of clinical and dietary factors on nutritional status of people living with HIV on ART in central zone of Tigray region, North Ethiopia.Methods: A matched case-control study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 11–23 Read article
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A Study on Orthorexia Nervosa: When Healthy Eating Becomes an Obsession
Abstract: Orthorexia nervosa (ON) is a new eating disorder described as an obsession for healthy eating. Recently individuals exhibiting different ‘‘highly sensitive eating behavior disorders” are increasing with the increased consciousness about various diseases globally and the role of diet in their prevention. Accordingly, the purpose of this study was to identify individuals with obsessive eating behavior. Sample included 30 nutrition professionals and 30 non-nutrition professionals (n=60; all graduates and above). …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Cross-Sectional Community based Study to Analyse Drinking Water Quality in an Urban Area of Kolkata Municipal Corporation
Abstract: Health of the community can be at risk due to chemical and biological contaminants in drinking water. An appropriate management and monitoring is necessary to ensure both its quantity and quality. The objective of this study was to estimate the physical, chemical and microbiological qualities of drinking water in an urban area under the Kolkata Municipal Corporation, study its association with the occurrence of diarrhoeaand finally compare drinking water quality …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Therapeutic Effect of Asthishrunkhala (Cissus quadrangularis) in Fracture Healing and Other Disease Conditions
Abstract: Skeletal health is important to maintain quality life, as it is known that qualitative bone helps preventing untoward bone fractures because of a good level of bone marrow density (BMD), but due to several factors, like the ageing process the skeletal strength decreases from natural lowering of BMD, since ancient ages plants have served human beings as a natural source of treatment and therapies, among them many medicinal herbs have …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Assessment of Routine Child Immunization and Associated Factors Among Children Under Two Years of Age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia
Abstract: Objective: Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) is one of the greatest achievements in medicine and public health, greatly reducing morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite various initiatives and campaigns, programme improvement was marginalized in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess routine child immunization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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The Patient’s Dilemma: An approach in Medical Decision Making using the Prisoner’s Dilemma Model and the Prospect Theory
Abstract: Prospect theory suggests that when people are faced with uncertain outcome, they may be risk seeking or aversive, depending on the utility value. While Prisoner’s dilemma shows that suboptimal choices are made if people seek their own gain only. Patients’ demand in decision making during the recent years evolved this dilemma. Through a mathematical approach and survey, the doctor-patient involvement in decision making has been explored. A hypothetical model was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 54–63 Read article
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Clinical and Etiological Profile of Heart Failure Patients
Abstract: This study was undertaken to study the clinical and etiological profile of patients with heart failure at Mamata General Hospital, Khammam. This is a study of clinical and etiological profile of heart failure in patients of above 15 years of age, who were admitted in Mamata Medical College during the period December 2012 to November 2013. The incidence of heart failure (HF) in Mamata General Hospital is less compared to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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The Efficacy of Vitamin A Supplement in the Treatment of Scabies
Abstract: Scabies is a debilitating contagious parasitic skin disease caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) treated with the acaricides. Vitamin A supplementation is indicated in management of parasitic infestations in human. This study aimed to assess the effect of vitamin A supplementation as "add on therapy" on the cure rate and quality of life (Qol) in scabies patients treated either with permethin or benzyl benzoate lotions. A total number of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Case Report on Nevirapine Induced Exfoliative Dermatitis
Abstract: Nevirapine is the first drug of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) class to treat seropositive patients, administered along with protease inhibitors and/or NRTIs. Nevirapine binds directly to reverse transcriptase (RT) and blocks the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent polymerase enzyme. Exfoliative dermatitis is wide spread erythema and scaling of skin caused by pre-existing skin disorders, drugs and cancer, unknown causes. HIV infected patients are more prone to Exfoliative Dermatitis. This is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Treatment the pediatric rhinitis by CD(Cyclodextrin) garlic suspension
Abstract: Objective: The goal of this study was to identify the effectiveness of vasoconstriction, anti-inflammation and antibiosis of CD garlic powder and to apply this to the treatment of pediatric rhinitis. Materials and Methods: Experimental study objects: Materials: CD garlic powder: we used the CD garlic powder made at Pyongyang Taeun Pharmaceutical Factory. Strain: Escherichia coli O111(ATCC No.25922), Staphylococcus aureus 209-P(ATCC No.25923) purchased from National Microbiological Institute (Pyongyang, DPR Korea). Media: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Is Bone Graft Possible without Limit in Length for Nonunion of Ulna Alone?
Abstract: Background: When either the radius or ulna is united, and the other fails to heal, bone graft and bridge plating can be a choice to treat nonunion of the radius or ulna alone. The length of the bone used to fill the bony defect, however, has not yet been found in terms of biomechanics or biology for healing. The purpose of this study was to find the length of bone …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 11–26 Read article
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Activity Quantification of Lu-177 SPECT/CT Imaging for Calibration Factor Analysis in Clinical Radionuclide Dosimetry
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the calibration factor (CF) at three-time points with the same protocol & acquisition parameters for the images of Lu-177 activity, scanned by two different SPECT/CTs (GE & MEDISO) using a cylindrical Jaszczak phantom with cold inserts, filled with uniform activity in water and to analyze the changes in the calibration factor data with time. The purpose of the study is to quantitatively analyze the first step (calibration …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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An Unusual Case of Endometriosis in Appendix: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Appendiceal endometriosis is a very rare cause of appendicitis in women and accounts for less than 1% of all pelvic endometriotic lesions. Appendiceal involvement may present as acute appendicitis and definite diagnosis is made by only postoperative histological examination. In this study, we present a case of female patient who was diagnosed as acute appendicitis for which appendicectomy was done followed by histopathological examination of retrieved specimen of our …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Aggressive Central Giant Cell Granuloma of the Maxilla: A Case Report
Abstract: Central giant cell granuloma (CGCG) previously called giant cell reparative granuloma is a non-neoplastic proliferative lesion of unidentified etiology. It arises most usually in the mandible. We define a case of central giant cell granuloma ascending from the maxilla to highlight the verdict of this enigmatic lesion. Keywords: Central giant cell granuloma, maxillaCite this ArticleRaj Nagarkar, Shrikant Vanjari, Yash Devckar et al. Aggressive Central Giant Cell Granuloma of the Maxilla: …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Acoustic Characteristics of Person with Labial Cancer
Abstract: Oral cancer may arise as a primary lesion originating in any of the tissue in the mouth, by metastasis from a distant site of origin, or by extension from a neighboring anatomic structure, such as nasal cavity. Patients with tongue and lip cancer are particularly prone to speech and swallowing difficulties. The impact of labial cancer on speech relies on the area and size of growth. The present study was …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 9–12 Read article
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An Investigation of Paget Disease for Finding Epithelium in the Cell Tissue for Breast and Nipple Eczema
Abstract: Breast disease is a type of cancer that can manifest externally as eczema with changes in the skin surrounding breast nipple. Sir James Paget identified this disease for the first time in 1874 as a rare condition responsible for 1–4.3% of all breast cancers. The disease also seems benign in it, confined to the skin and is sometimes ignored even if it indicates a symptom of latent breast cancer. Paget's …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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A Review for Metastasis (Silent Killer) to Both Soft and Hard Tissue of Oral Cavity
Abstract: Metastasis is defined by the spread of a tumour to sites that are physically discontinuous with the primary tumour, and unequivocally marks a tumour as malignant. One of the illnesses that poses the greatest risk to human life is cancer. Patients with cancer may experience metastasis years or even decades, after the main tumour was diagnosed, making the metastatic process considerably more complicated and the disease more lethal. Cancer from …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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Spindle Cell Neoplasm of Left Supra Scapular Region: Rare Case
Abstract: One challenging feature of head and neck pathology is that a dizzying array of spindle cell lesions occurs here ranging all the way from reactive to malignant and very aggressive. Most SPN are overtly malignant, and the differential diagnosis then includes a number of different malignant spindle cell neoplasm. However, there are several benign or even non-neoplastic lesions that can sometimes be difficult to discern from SPN. The pathologic and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 13–15 Read article