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Genetic Testing: An Intervention of Biotechnology for Healthy Motherhood
Abstract: The journey from a woman to a mother had been one of the sweetest of its kind. Having a child with a chronic illness has a major impact on the family as a whole, especially mothers. Mothers of a child with chronic disease experience difficulties in dealing with feelings which may subsequently lead to a dysfunctional family. Usually parenting stress is more on mothers caused by having their more affectionate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 87s–90s Read article
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Perspectives of Patients from Low Socio-Economic Status in India toward Physiotherapy Management for Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain
Abstract: Chronic pain not only increases the morbidity but also affects the life of the patient to a large extent. Patients from lower socio-economic status tend to use the preventive and curative health services less, thus making them prone to chronicity of conditions, increasing the economic burden on an already overwhelmed health care system. The aim of this study was to primarily learn about the perspectives of the patients belonging to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 7–15 Read article
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Predictors of Low Birth Weight in Tigrai Regional State, Northern Ethiopia: Hospital Based Case Control Study
Abstract: Background: Low birth weight is a serious public health crisis to neonatal survival, about 20.6 million such infants born each year and the developing world inhabits 96.5% of them and little is documented about the predictors of low birth weight in Ethiopia. Therefore, this study is intended to identify the determinants of low birth weight in governmental hospitals of Tigrai national state, Ethiopia.Method: A case-control study was carried out at …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 23–32 Read article
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Prevention of Iron Deficiency Anemia during Pregnancy Among Industrial Women
Abstract: Iron deficiency anemia was considered to be among the most important contributing factors to the global burden of disease. Iron deficiency anaemia is very common in pregnancy. The iron deficiency may originate during pregnancy or exist prior to pregnancy. The investigator during her field experience found many women suffering from anaemia, without any knowledge regarding anemia. The investigator has also had many experiences of those women who are working in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Schizophrenia: A Mental Illness: General Review w.s.r. to Aetiology
Abstract: Mental disability has become one of the most dreadful conditions across the world. It is prevalent in almost each and every society and creates enormous social and economic burden. Mental illness is characterized by disturbances in a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior. The term mental illness (mental disability) includes wide variety of disorders, ranging from mild distress to severe impairment of social and occupational functioning. Schizophrenia is a chronic and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Utilizing Machine Learning for Self Assessment of Mental Well-being, Informed by Expert Insights and Student Experiences
Abstract: Monitoring one's own well-being is of utmost importance in bolstering mental health. Recent research involving college student populations has investigated the long-term feasibility of recording daily emotional states, activities, and social interactions. The prevalence of mental health issues is on the rise, particularly among young adults and adolescents, placing university students at a heightened risk due to challenges related to fitting in and forming connections in diverse social environments. Many …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 55–64 Read article
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ASSESSMENT OF DEMOGRAPHIC ATTRIBUTES AND HEALTH PROFILE OF SCHEDULE CASTES OF 5 VILLAGES OF ALIGARH DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Abstract: Demography is the scientific study of human populations. It takes into account the quantitative aspects of their general characteristics. In this paper health profile and different attributes of demography like age, gender, caste, marital status, educational status, temperament and occupation etc. of Scheduled caste people of 5 villages of Aligarh district were assessed and documented. A pretested, predesigned questionnaire containing the demographic attributes was filled by researchers by face to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Asymptomatic Malaria—A Missed Opportunity in the Planned 2030 Malaria Elimination Programme in Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Malaria intervention in Ethiopia has been strengthened significantly in the past decade with significant reduction in incidence and prevalence. However, continuous surveillance on malaria disease incidence was suggested for effective control and elimination. In difference to this suggestion, malaria elimination programme in the country is missing asymptomatic malaria as a prime target. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Measles Eradication by Vaccination: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Measles is one of the vaccine preventable viral diseases that mainly occur in children. The disease was targeted for elimination by a vaccination program that was initiated three decades back. The measles death rate decreased by 74% from the year 2000 to 2010. This was short of targeted 90% mainly because of low vaccine coverage in some countries. Although, there is marked reduction in measles morbidity and mortality, still it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Assessment of Hygienic Practice on Complementary Food among Mothers with 6–24 Months Age Living Young Children in Mohoni Town, North Eastern Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Timely introduction of appropriate complementary foods promotes good nutritional status and growth in infants and young children. Inadequate sanitary conditions and poor hygiene practices play major roles in the increased burden of communicable disease within developing countries. Inadequate food hygiene is considered to be one of the major contributors to diarrhea. The objective of this study was to assess awareness and hygienic practices on complementary food among mothers with 6–24 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study of Death Due to Poisoning in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Suicide is a complex phenomenon. Depression, psychological stress and schizophrenic depression were the factors that influence suicide. Suicide is one of the major burdens nowadays. Fifteen suicides took place every one hour during the year 2014. Poisoning is the second most common method of suicide adopted for suicide after hanging. In this study, all the cases of suspected poisoning brought for autopsy in the department of forensic medicine, Fakhruddin Ali …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Development of Zinc Gluconate Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet for Immunity Improvement and Management of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)
Abstract: The global pandemic of coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19) continues to pose a threat to people, societies, and economic and healthcare systems. COVID-19s progression and lethality are determine by the host immune system, as is the case with many other diseases. revolutionary idea that has been used to treat other diseases is the control of inflammatory response and cytokine production based on immunonutrition. Some COVID-19 clinical trials are now using zinc, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 4–11 Read article
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Update on Epidemiology, Virion Structure, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment of COVID-19 with Future Perspectives: A Narrative Review
Abstract: COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a pandemic contagion, leading to the death of many more people globally. In simpler terms, COVID-19 is a very contagious illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. The main aim of the present paper was to give an update about the incidence, mode of spread, viral multiplication, treatments available, complications with future expectations. The virus's ability to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–47 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Environmental and Clinical Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria Isolates from Copper Mines and Miners in Zambia
Abstract: Background: The active and ex-miners have high risk factors for Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) disease due to the high burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, tuberculosis and silicosis through extensive use of aerosolised water for dust control in the mining environment. The study aimed at the isolation and characterization of nontuberculous mycobacteria from the miners and ex-miners in Zambia. Methods: Sputum samples were collected from 85 miners and ex-miners132 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Relationship of Non-Barrier Contraception with Reproductive Tract Infections Among Ever Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana: A Crosssectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Reproductive tract infections (RTI) have been reported to have a prevalence rate between 19–71% in various parts of the country. Contraceptives have been used since decades and the use of contraceptives and its relation with RTI needs to be evaluated.Aim: To determine the relationship between RTI and contraception among females of reproductive age.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a sub district level hospital in Haryana among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Risk of Diabetes in the Indian Population: A Study Using Indian Diabetes Risk Score and Random Blood Glucose Level.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Because of increasing burden of the diabetes effort was attempted for early diagnosis of diabetes by means of screening with the objectives to find out the prevalence and the risk of diabetes mellitus among individuals attending a Diabetes awareness and health camp by using Indian diabetes risk score and Random Blood Glucose level.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Diabetic awareness and health check up camp organized on 28th October 2016, at the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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A Research Study and Report on Clinical Pharmacy Services Provided by Doctor of Pharmacy during their Clerkship and Internship Postings to a Tertiary care teaching Hospital.
Abstract: Clinical pharmacy is defined as the area of pharmacy concerned with the science and practice of rational medication use. Aim: The study aims at implementing clinical pharmacy services by Doctor of Pharmacy during clerkship and internship postings to patients at different wards of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. Objective: Prescription study and analysis and preventing the medication related problems adverse drug reactions drug interactions, over dose), performing drug utilization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Combination of Two Ginseng-Containing Prescriptions of Koryo Herbal Medicines and Fluconazole in Systemic Candidiasis Mouse Model
Abstract: We evaluated the efficacy of two Ginseng-containing prescriptions of Koryo herbal medicines combined with fluconazole (FLC) against systemic candidiasis, using experimental mouse model. The results showed that combined with FLC, treatment of mice with Sa-Gun-Za-Tang or Sip-Zon-Dae-Bo-Tang significantly increased the survival rates and decreased the number of viable Candida albicans cells in the kidneys compared with treating animals with FLC alone(P<0.01 for both comparisons). Compared with untreated controls, treatment of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Assessment of Mothers’ Knowledge Status and Impact of Clinical Pharmacist in Creating Awareness about Gastroenteritis Patient Education Programmes
Abstract: AbstractGastroenteritis results from the infection of the digestive or the gastrointestinal tract due to viruses or bacteria. It is characterised by the rapid onset of diarrhoea with or without vomiting which include nausea, fever, and abdominal pain. Diarrhoea usually causes frequent passage of unformed liquid stools. Aim and Objectives: To assess the mothers’ knowledge status and impact of clinical pharmacist in creating awareness about gastroenteritis and implementing patient education programmes. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–13 Read article