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Effect of Soya bean Intervention on Lipid Profile of 40–60 Year Female Undergoing Coronary Intervention
Abstract: Diet and life style choices are major factors contributing to the risk of CAD which is responsible for more deaths in the whole world. It is well known that the modification on lipid concentration is a useful approach to decrease CAD mortality. Soybean contains lean vegetable protein, fibre and bioactive substance—Isoflavone. So it has got attention as cardio protective substance. Isoflavones may have lipid independent coronary benefits, such as enhancing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 80s–86s Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in Rural Area of Anand
Abstract: Aim: The study was carried out with the aim to access the health status of adolescents in a rural area of Anand. So far no studies were done over the rural areas of Anand District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 417 students of 13 – 15 years (283 males and 134 females). The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic, anthropometry (Height, Weight, BMI), physical activity level. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91s–96s Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Towards Utilization of Long-Acting Contraceptive Methods and Predictors of Utilization among Reproductive Age Group Women in Addis Ababa Public Health Centers, Ethiopia.
Abstract: Long-acting contraceptives (LACs) such as intrauterine devices and hormonal implants are among the most effective methods that prevent unintended pregnancies. The methods are more convenient to clients who want to space or limit their births. But, their utilization is still very low and there is no strong evidence about the factors contributed to the low utilization level. The present study was undertaken to assess the utilization of LAC methods and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Significant Prolongation of QTc-Interval in Overweight-Obese Hypertensive Patients Does Not Relate to the Obesity as a Risk Factor
Abstract: The duration of QT interval in the electrocardiograph record represents the ventricular repolarization. It is prolonged in women, ageing and using certain medications. In hypertensive patients, prolongation of QT interval is associated with cardiac risk factors and/or the complications of hypertension. This study aimed to measure the uncorrected (QT) and corrected (QTc) intervals using different formulas in overweight-obese patients with chronic hypertension. A total number of 25 healthy subjects and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Thinness Among Hill Kharia Children and Adolescents of Purulia Using Body Mass Index Cut-Off Points
Abstract: Children and adolescents are in the transitional phase when they are ready for adulthood. Scanty information on nutritional status of tribal children and adolescents, using the new internationally accepted body mass index (BMI) cut-off values, is available, particularly from rural areas in India. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of undernutrition using BMI among 4 18-year-old Hill Kharia children and adolescents of Purulia District, West Bengal, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 49–54 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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Anti-Tumour and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Some Ethno-Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Background: Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, leading to death in a majority of the cases. Because of the high death rate associated with cancer and serious side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, many cancer patients seek alternative methods of treatment. Regarding the safety and effectiveness of natural therapies, the researchers are more interested in the use of natural medicine. In the present investigation, the anti-tumour …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Effects of a Single Dose Inhalation of Ipratropium Bromide, Salbutamol, Salmeterol, Beclomethasone, Budesonide in Stable Chronic Bronchitis: Comparative Study
Abstract: Chronic bronchitis usually treated with long acting bronchodilators and inhaled corticosteroids as monotherapy or in combination. The aim of this study is to assess the efficacy of single dose of β2-agonist (short and long acting), muscarinic antagonist and inhaled corticosteroids on the pulmonary function test in clinically stable chronic bronchitis patients. A total number of 93 (61 males and 32 females) patients who fulfilled the criteria of uncomplicated chronic bronchitis …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 12–17 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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Factors Influencing Institutional Child Birth among Women in Aynalem Kebelle, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Giving birth is the most critical part of pregnancy intervention for improving maternal and child health in Ethiopia with maternal mortality ratio of 673 per 100,000 live births. The majority of births are delivered at home and the proportion of deliveries assisted by skilled attendant is very low. The present study assessed the factors influencing institutional child birthing among women in Aynalem Kebelle, Mekelle, and Tigray, Ethiopia.A community-based cross-sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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The Clinical Study on Conservative Therapy of Pediatric Intussusception: Caudal Block Improves the Success Rate
Abstract: Intestinal intussusception is one of diseases in which pediatric patient complain of acute abdominal pain and its morbidity is high. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose and treat it swiftly but there are several difficulties for its treatment. Recently, there are many study and success for researching diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal pain. Etiology and pathophysiology of intussusception are revealed so that noninvasive treatment is applied in clinical field. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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A Study on the Characteristics of the Thermal Line Induced in the Limbs of a Human Body with a Pulse Light ACUP-Stimulation: New Meridian Phenomenon
Abstract: As the essence is clarified through phenomena, so the essence of the meridian is explained through their phenomena. In the past, it was attempted to clarify the nature of meridian by exploring the mechanisms of the meridian, but the aim of the present study was not achieved because of the lack of universality of the phenomena of the existing meridian phenomena. The same was the case for the thermal line—the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Prevalence and Antibiogram Profile of Uropathogens Isolated from Symptomatic and Asymptomatic Female Patients with Urinary Tract Infections and its Associated Risk Factors: Focus on Cephalosporin
Abstract: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common among women. Here, the present study probes the prevalence of urinary tract infection (UTI), assess the adequacy of empirical therapy, susceptibility of antibiotics and resistance pattern of bacteria responsible for UTI and its associated risk factors. A total of 1309 urine samples were collected from UTI suspected female patients of tertiary care hospitals between the ages of 18-49. Moreover, a total of 207 urine …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 32–41 Read article
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Visual Reaction Time and Its Relationship with Sex, Age, and BMI in Northern Indian Children’s
Abstract: Reaction time is a measure of how quickly an organism can respond to a particular stimulus. Reaction time has been widely studied, as its practical implications may be of great consequence. The present study is undertaken keeping in view the conflicting reports about the visual reaction time with respect to different color perception and reaction time in normal children and young adults (6–21 years). In this study, we try to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Assess the Effectiveness of Music Therapy on Pain Perception and Anxiety Level among Antenatal Mothers in First Stage of Labour at S.G.R.D. Hospital, Vallah, Amritsar: A Quasi-experimental Study
Abstract: The most precious and greatest blessing that God has bestowed upon a woman is motherhood. Women go through a lot of physiological and psychological changes during this period. Therefore, a quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of music therapy on pain perception and anxiety level among primigravida mothers in the first stage of labour at the Sri Guru Ram Das Charitable Hospital, Vallah, Amritsar was carried out. A quantitative quasi- …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 49–57 Read article
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CARDIOVASCULAR EVALUATION OF NEONATES WITH PERINATAL ASPHYXIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CARDIAC TROPONIN T LEVELS ,CREATINE KINASE MB AND 2D ECHO.
Abstract: Methods:70 term babies with perinatal asphyxia were selected as cases.They were evaluatedwithin 24 hours of birth using echocardiography and cardiac enzymes i.e. Troponin T andCK-MB levels .Results:Incidence of cardiac dysfunction in neonates was reported and correlated withcardiac enzymes.Majority had moderate HIE (51.4%), a total of 23 (32.9%) had mild HIEand 11 (15.7%) had severe HIE.Echo findings were abnormal in 45 / 70 (64.3%) of neonateswith Tricuspid regurgitation being most common …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–42 Read article
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Vitamin-Aspirin-Prednisolone Therapy for Miscarriage Associated with Anticardiolipin Antibody: Clinical Study
Abstract: Objective: To find pathogenesis of miscarriage associated with anticardiolipin antibody and to make reasonable therapy for the diseases. Methods: Blood coagulation findings, malondialdehyde volume are evaluated and those variations were observed with Vitamin–Aspirin–Prednisolone therapy. And clinical and laboratory findings, pregnancy outcomes were analyzed and relationship between medicine combined therapy and other factors (ages, attack period of disease, miscarriage times, and body mass index) is observed. Results: In anticardiolipin antibody positive …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 37–48 Read article
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Efficacy of Rapid Diagnostic Tests in Relation to ELISA in Hepatitis B and C Infection
Abstract: Background: Hepatitis B surface antigen and Hepatitis C antibodies in circulation are the common markers used for diagnosis of Hepatitis B and C infection. Though ELISA is the gold standard for detection of these markers, rapid diagnostic tests like immunochromatography is used in most of the centers for quick screening of cases. This study is undertaken to compare the result of both methods. Method: Both ICT and ELISA test were …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Antibacterial Action of Bacillus coagulans Against Diverse Pathogens and its Relevance as Probiotics
Abstract: Probiotics are living organisms that give benefits to the host organism by improving the intestinal microbial balance. Probiotics have various beneficial effects as it maintains a healthy gut, healthy vaginal flora and boost the immune system. There are different strains of lactic acid bacteria that are used as probiotics but Bacillus coagulans is a good bacterium that is used in the form of probiotic supplements. In the present study, B. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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The Prevalence of Motoric Cognitive Risk Syndrome and Dementia in Community Residing Older Adults
Abstract: Motoric cognitive risk (MCR) syndrome is characterized by cognitive complaints and slow gait and identifies non-demented older individuals at high risk for transitioning to dementia. MCR has been implicated as predictor of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults and associated with increased mortality.The objective is to find out the prevalence of dementia and MCR and assess association between the fall risk and factors of MCR. A cross sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–15 Read article