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An Experimental Study to Identify the Learning Needs of Patients with Tracheostomy and Evaluate Effectiveness of a Self Instructional Module (SIM) for Home Management of Patients in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Tracheostomies are becoming increasingly common both within the acute setting and the community. The number of tracheostomies performed has increased steadily due to rising incidence of head and neck cancer. As a result of this there is an expectation of increased knowledge and more advanced skills in caring for these patients both in health care setting and at home after discharge The objectives of the study were to identify and …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Single Unilocular Radiolucent Cyst in the Angle of Mandible of a Young Man: A Case Report
Abstract: The odontogenic keratocyst (OKC) is a noncancerous cyst that develops from the remaining cells of the odontogenic epithelium. The para-keratinised variant of OKC tends to be aggressive and recurrent. It has an array of features mimicking a variety of cysts that make the correlation of clinical, radiologic, and histopathological analysis necessary for definitive diagnosis and treatment planning. This is a case report of a 25-year-old male patient presenting with extra …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 14, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Summer Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at Tertiary Care Centre in Central India
Abstract: Background: Influenza is a highly contagious, acute, and febrile respiratory illness that occurs in epidemics and occasionally in pandemics. Post-pandemic resurgence with bi-modal peaks, a major peak in the rainy season, and a minor peak in the winter-spring season have been reported in India. However, a sudden increase in the number of cases of Influenza-like illness (ILI) was observed at our centre during the summer season. The study was conducted …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Isolation of Atypical Mycobacteria from an Unusual Site: A Case Study
Abstract: Infections due to atypical mycobacteria have been reported after surgical procedures, liposuction, subcutaneous injections, etc. Here the authors report a case that was operated for umbilical hernia and presented with delayed wound healing, discomfort over site of incision and chronic serous discharge. The exudate from non-healing surgical wound was received in the microbiology laboratory. Ziehl-Neelsen’s stain of the exudate revealed presence of scanty acid fast bacilli which on culture on …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 13–16 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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Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome Secondary to Management of Dimorphic Anemia by Repeated Blood Transfusions: A Case Report
Abstract: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, popularly known asPRES, is defined as a clinicoradiological syndrome which is characterized by symptoms such as headache, seizures, and altered consciousness and characterized by white matter vasogenic edema affecting the posterior occipital and parietal lobes of the brain .We report a 39-year-old woman who was treated by iron and blood transfusion for dimorphic anemia with a hemoglobin (Hb) level of 2 g/dl. Patient developed three episodes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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Respiratory Tract Infection: A Focus on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Abstract: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the most important public health problems in developing countries. Respiratory infections that occur in upper respiratory tract are seen with great frequency in both children and adults. RTIs are common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, earache, and otitis media. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are general illnesses that are often treated with antibiotics even though bacteria cause only 25% of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Molecular Identification of Common Bacterial Infection in Chronic Otitis Media in an Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear left which leads to profuse discharge from the ear and hearing impairment that may have a serious long-term effect on language, auditory and cognitive development and on educational progress. In the present study, the prevalence of culture-positive cases of an active mucosal variety of COM was 92.65%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (41.2%) was the predominant aerobic bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Causing Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media and Its Antibiogram
Abstract: Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is defined as chronic inflammation of middle ear and mastoid cavity, which presents with recurrent ear discharge or otorrhoea through a tympanic perforation. According to WHO, the prevalence of CSOM in India is more than 4% and it falls among those countries where urgent attention is needed. It can be caused by various bacteria, fungus and viruses. Bacterial origin of CSOM is more common …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Therapeutic Treatment of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: Single Case Report
Abstract: Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory demyelinating poly-radiculoneuropathy (AIDP) characterized by weakness and a reflexia, typically. The cause of AIDP is still unknown, with suspicions of viral or bacterial infection preceding diagnosis. It can affect people of all ages, gender, or ethnic background, with equal incidence rate in both men and women. The incidence rate for AIDP is rare, affecting 1–2 people in 100,000 annually. Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Poly-radiculoneuropathy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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To know the Heart-brain Axis Response in COVID-19 Patients: A Expressive Perspective for Curative Progression
Abstract: An in-depth description of cardiovascular communication in critically ill patients with severe respiratory disease attracts significant interest during the course of CoronaVIrus Disease 19 (COVID-19) during ICU stay or after hospital discharge. Emerging research has provided new insights into the pathogenic role of heart-brain axis (HBA) eradication, information flow from both sides, which has led to robust multiorganic disease (MODS) in patients with a confirmed disease with acute acute respiratory …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 36–54 Read article
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Physiotherapy Interventions in Prostate Cancer in the North-Eastern India Especially in Assam: A Review
Abstract: A growing body of evidence indicates potential benefit of exercise in Cancer patients but a little is known about exercise promotion in cancer services. The study is based on the Physiotherapy interventions in the prostate cancer patients in North-east India based on the samples, population studied and treatment plans in Dr. B. Borooah Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam. The main objective of the study was to make the people of India …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Rectal Polyp may turn out to be Rectal Adenocarcinoma—Case Report Emphasize Histopathology as a Routine Measure
Abstract: AbstractAdenocarcinoma is a commonest type of colorectal cancer. For the primary care physicians, a review of the pathophysiology and clinical presentation are important in its diagnosis. In India the annual incidence rate of rectal cancer in men is 4.1 per 100000 populations. Colon cancer in women is 3.9 per 100000 populations. Causes of colorectal cancer include genetic and environmental factors or lifestyle-related factors. Some previous studies confirm colonoscopy as a …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Leeching on Post-Haemorrhoidectomy Bulged Perianal Masses
Abstract: Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) are dilatations of the anal and perianal venous plexuses affecting about 5% of general population and they are rarely encountered in person aged less than 30 years and occurs in both sexes between 45-65years. The word haemorrhoid is coined from Greek word haima = blood, and rhoos = flowing; and thus, Hippocrates described it as “the flow of blood from the vein of anus”. Various operative options are …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Arnold Chiari Type 1 Malformation: A Case Report
Abstract: Arnold Chiari malformation is neurological disorder in which there is down ward displacement of cerebellar tonsil through the foramen magnum. We are reporting a case of a 35-year-old woman with Arnold Chiari malformation Type - 1. Our patient presented with the history of headache for 1 month, pain right upper limb for 15 days. Pre-operative MRI was done to confirm the diagnosis. Patient was operated & discharged in 8 days. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Madura Foot in Female - A Case Report
Abstract: Mycetoma is a chronic, localized, slowly progressing infection of the cutaneous and subcutaneous tissues caused either by fungi (eumycetoma or implantation mycosis) or by aerobic actinomycetes (actinomycetoma). It is acquired by traumatic implantation, most commonly in the tropics and subtropics, especially in rural agricultural communities, though well recognized elsewhere in Asia. A 48 year-old male agricultural laborer and rice farmer from khammam district andhrapradesh india was admitted to Mamata general …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Cystic Duct Adenocarcinoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature
Abstract: Cystic duct adenocarcinoma is a rare tumour arising from biliary epithelium. It may occur anywhere in the biliary tree. Many patients come in advanced stages, however surgical resection is the only chance offered for cure. A 35 year old female presented with obstructive jaundice along with intense itching all over body, at the surgical OPD. On examination gall bladder was palpable. Her USG abdomen and pelvis was suggestive of obstructive …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Meningitis to Parapharyngeal Abscess: A Far Cry
Abstract: A 28-year-old male presented with neck stiffness, fever, headache and palatal palsy. The patient was provisionally diagnosed as a case of meningismus with isolated palatal palsy on the basis of a normal MRI brain and CSF examination. A week later after the above episode, the patient reported with discharge of pus from the floor of external auditory canal. Patient was diagnosed as retropharyngeal abscess going to the external auditory canal …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Comparative Study of Open and Closed Method for Treatment of Pilonidal Sinus
Abstract: The aim of this study was the comparison between primary closure and open technique after excision of pilonidal sinus. Group A-10 patients treated by open method (excision followed by healing by secondary intention) and group-B 10 patients treated after excision PNS primary midline suturing done with according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria of study. Assessment of operation time and postoperative assessment of pain, hospital stay, time taken to return …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 4–7 Read article
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Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of Appendix at Young Age: A Rare Case Report
Abstract: With controversial treatment of mucinous adenocarcinoma of appendix with rare incidence of about 0.5% off all GI cancers [1], we present a case of young 30 year old male who presented with symptoms of pain abdomen, on and off abdominal distension with decrease appetite. The patient’s caecum, appendix, ascending colon, transverse colon and part of descending colon was resected and end ileostomy was done. Patient was with us for about …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 18–20 Read article