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Effect of Kinesiotaping Versus Static Orthosis for Pain and Functional Status in the Patients with Tennis Elbow
Abstract: Tennis elbow is frequently reported condition characterized by pain at the lateral aspect of the elbow, which affects day to day activities at home and job. There are a few literatures about the effective treatment for tennis elbow. So the aim of the present study was to compare the effectiveness of static orthosis and kinesiotaping (KT) in the patients with tennis elbow. It was an experimental study. A total of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hepatitis B and its Vaccination of Mothers in Urban Slums and Business Communities of Delhi
Abstract: To assess and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of eligible children regarding Hepatitis B and its prevention in urban slums and business communities of Delhi, a population based, comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out in the urban slums located adjacent to Maulana Azad Medical College and business locality Tilak Nagar located in West Delhi district of Delhi. The study was conducted among 128 mothers in business community and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Awareness and Knowledge Regarding Hepatitis B Infection, Mode of Transmission and Prevention among People of Cameron Highlands, Malaysia
Abstract: The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in humans. Every year 600,000 people die of illness related to HBV infection. This research is an attempt to study the awareness of HBV infection, modes of transmission and prevention among students, hospital personnel and public of Cameroon highlands of Malaysia. Majority of the hospital personnel are well aware of this infection and have adequate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 11–17 Read article
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Kapikachhu-A Potential Herb for Hyperprolactinemia
Abstract: Kapikachhu is a tropical legume, commonly known as kevanch or kaunch in hindi. It is a famous vrishya herb mentioned in ayurveda classics right from samhitaperiod.Its seed are more commonly used as an anti-Parkinson drug as it contains high amount of L-Dopa(precursor of dopamine). Prolactin hormone is secreted from anterior pitiutary, its secretion is inhibited by dopamine secreted from hypothalamus. the major symptoms of hyperprolactinemia in females are due to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude Towards COVID-19 Vaccination Among Urban Population
Abstract: COVID-19, short for Coronavirus Disease 2019, is a rapidly spreading global pandemic caused by a novel human coronavirus initially named 2019-nCov and now known as SARS-CoV-2. This outbreak was first identified in December 2019 when patients in Wuhan, China, displayed symptoms of viral pneumonia. Our understanding of COVID-19 vaccines is currently limited, and it is expected that people's perspectives and attitudes toward these vaccines will vary widely among and within …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Treatment of Severe Iron Deficiency Anemia with the Traditional Koryo Medicine—Ginseng Anticancer Composite Drug (GACCD)
Abstract: In contrast to many medical conditions whose discovery carries a specific date often associated with a particular investigator, iron deficiency is an ancient disorder that stretches to the dawn of human history. In recent years, Iron deficiency anemia (IDA) is a disease that has reached epidemic proportions affecting countries worldwide, when it commonly begins from denutrition. Iron deficiency produces microcytic hypochromic red cells and substantially depresses both the mean corpuscular …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Biomechanical comparison of Schanz screws placement modes-how can stability by external fixation be raised?
Abstract: AbstractBackground: At present, external fixators are being used widely in open fractures of the long bones and also accepted as a temporary skeletal stabilization even in closed fractures. Therefore, it is essential to increase the stability which is provided by those devices for good outcomes. We hypothesized prior to the study that the greater is the distance between the Schanz screws inserted in each fracture fragment, the higher is the …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–33 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Cervical Cancer Among Adolescent Girls in Selected Senior Secondary School at Agra
Abstract: Cervical cancer continues to be a significant health concern for women globally, even though it can largely be prevented through timely screening, vaccination, and increased awareness. Adolescence represents an important stage for health education, as knowledge gained during this period can shape future health behaviors. This study was conducted to evaluate how effective a structured teaching program is in improving knowledge about cervical cancer among adolescent schoolgirls. The study had …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 13–29 Read article
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Clinical Fusariosis in India: Taxonomy, Pathogenesis, and Therapeutic Challenges
Abstract: Fusarium species are emerging opportunistic pathogens in humans, responsible for a wide spectrum of infections ranging from superficial keratitis and onychomycosis to life-threatening disseminated disease in immunocompromised hosts. Historically regarded as plant pathogens and environmental saprophytes, these hyaline moulds have become clinically relevant with the increasing use of intensive chemotherapy, haematopoietic stemcell and solidorgan transplantation, and widespread use of broadspectrum antibiotics and corticosteroids. In India, Fusarium assumes particular importance due …
Published in International Journal of Pathogens · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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FRACTIONAL q-DERIVATIVE AND GENERALIZED K-FUNCTION
Abstract: AbstractThis investigation is basically intended to fractional q-derivative of special functions. In this article we drive the results on term by term q-fractional differentiation of a generalized k-Series. As particular case we will obtain the fractional q-differentiation of the power series and exponential series. To start with the theorem on term by term q-fractional differentiation has been derived. The result is an extension of an earlier result due to Yadav …
Published in Research & Reviews: Discrete Mathematical Structures · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Estimation of Various Geomorphometric Aspects of Kandra River Basin of Panhala Tehsil, Kolhapur District (M.S.)
Abstract: The term morphometry senses the measurement and analysis of form and its properties. Incontext of geomorphology, which is science of land forms, it is concerned with the variousgeometrical aspects of the landforms. It is inevitable in the study of fluvial geomorphology.Morphometric analysis particularly deals with quantitative measurements of different aspectslike linear, aerial and relief, for instance stream order, stream length, drainage density,drainage frequency, bifurcation ratio, constant channel maintenance etc. Kandra …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Knowledge, attitudes, and practices (KAP) towards COVID-19: A Cross-sectional Online Survey among residence of Nagaland and neighboring states.
Abstract: AbstractThe Novel Coronavirus disease 2019 (abbreviated “COVID19”) suddenly appeared pandemic which jeopardized global health worldwide and for which no country was prepared to face leading to social emergency that requires unprecedented measures to control the rapid spread of the pandemic. Along with globe, Indian residents' happened to face similar unprecedented situation arise due to the pandemic. Since there is no available vaccine or definite medicine for the pandemic, adherence to …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Therapeutic Medicinal Plants: Traditional uses of the Himalayan Cherry Prinsepia utilis used by Traditional Healers of the North Western Himalayan Region
Abstract: The medicinal plants of the northwestern Himalayas are noted for their unparalleled biodiversity and important secondary metabolites that are peculiar to this dynamic geoclimatic zone. The scientific documentation of the richness, distribution, and conventional applications of medicinal flora in this Mountainous region can be crucial in the conservation and sustainable use of these valuable plant resources. These medicinal plants have been used for their therapeutic properties since ancient times. The …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Factors for Low Uses of Men Family Planning Methods: Kumarkhali Upazila in Kushtia District, Bangladesh
Abstract: Bangladesh is an over density population country in the world and Bangladesh's government and different organizations working to control the population in the last century. Various male base family planning programs are developed to make a significant contribution to thisfield. This study was conducted to determine factors for low uses of men's family planning methods at Kumarkhali Upazila in Kushtia District, Bangladesh. A cross-sectional study was conducted among 390 married …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 9–19 Read article
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Ten Years of Research on Centella asiatica: A Consolidated Review through Data Mining from Scopus
Abstract: The review article has been written with the objective to provide a consolidated ten years of research report (2005–2015) for Centella asiatica which shall be helpful in mapping down the research trends for this valuable medicinal plant. Such consolidated report shall also be helpful in stratgizing future research explorations for this plant without the risk of duplicating already published work. This report is based on the critical analysis of research …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Aurora Kinase: A Target for Cancer Therapy
Abstract: Aurora kinases are the enzymes that belong to the family of serine/threonine kinases. It consists of Aurora-A (AURK-A), Aurora-B (AURK-B) and Aurora-C (AURK-C), which are the essential kinases for cell division through mitosis regulation especially for the process of chromosomal segregation. Aurora kinases are involved in meiosis regulation along with the regulation of mitosis. Inhibition of Aurora kinase leads to neglected cell division. Various cancer studies generally deal with gene …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Prevention and First Aid Management of Snakebite Among Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS) Workers in Selected Areas at Wayanad
Abstract: This study aimed to assess the impact of a video-assisted instructional program on the awareness of snake bite prevention and first aid practices among MGNREGS workers in Meppadi Panchayath, Wayanad. Using a quasi-experimental one-group pre-test post-test research approach, the study included 60 participants selected through convenient sampling. The participants' demographics revealed a varied distribution, with the majority falling within the 36–45 year age bracket (35%) and having an educational background …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Harnessing the Healing Potential of Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala in the Management of Different Health Conditions
Abstract: Khamira Abresham Hakim Arshad Wala (KAHAW) is a potent Unani remedy that plays a vital role in fortifying the body's vital organs and efficiently reducing free radicals by enhancing levels of antioxidant enzymes. The term 'Khamira' originated from the Unani system of medicine and was first introduced by the esteemed Hakeem during the Mughal period. This preparation involves incorporating herbal drugs into a base (Qiwam) containing sugar or honey, resulting …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Impact of Online Nursing Education: Nursing Students’ Knowledge Towards Patient Safety in Nursing Academic Institution, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Abstract: Introduction: Online education is rapidly growing as an alternative way of preparing nursing students since the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak. The future healthcare workforce has shifted to an online mode of education. Objectives: To assess the impact of online nursing education and nursing students’ knowledge on patient safety. Method: A descriptive study was done among 209 nursing students using a random sampling technique. Data were collected from demographic information on online …
Published in International Journal of Community Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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Evaluating the Impact of Information Education and Communication Package on Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Reproductive and Sexual Health among Late Adolescent Girls in Selected Colleges at Madurai
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study was carried out to assess the effectiveness of an Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) package on the knowledge and attitudes related to reproductive and sexual health among late adolescent girls attending colleges in Madurai. The study aimed to: assess the changes in knowledge and attitudes before and after the intervention in both control and experimental groups, evaluate the effectiveness of the IEC package, investigate the correlation between …
Published in International Journal of Evidence Based Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 26–32 Read article