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363 articles for “Beneficiation”
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Validation of Child Care Clinic Health Data Reported Under Health Management Information System by the Primary Health Centres of Rural Vadodara, Gujarat
Abstract: Primary child health care is a part of the Maternal and Child Health (MCH). The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed a single, integrated, algorithmic and effective approach for managing childhood illness—the Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMNCI)—which can be applied at frontline centers. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim to study the child health care data reported by the primary health centre/ subcentre (PHC/SC) and validate …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Benefits of Human Milk Bank
Abstract: Human milk bank involves in some processes like collection, screening, storing and distribution of donated human milk. Thus human milk bank (HMB) provides a vital lifesaving and growth stimulant of golden food to those infants who cannot take their mother’s feed either because of pre-mature delivery. In this the largest groups of recipients mothers are those whose infants are pre-mature or under-weight and are not able to suck the milk …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Ways to Deal with Stress through Ayurveda and Buddhism
Abstract: All the people in the world are in a hurry which ultimately leads to various health problems. Various studies have proved that it is a very serious negative state of the mind. Scholars have argued that this state develops into a tendency to suicide [1]. Therefore, if anybody suffers from stress, it would be a burden to society. Everybody should try to prevent this condition. But it is not easy. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 36–40 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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A Cross Sectional Study Report on Prevalence of Obesity and its Associated Risk Factor among Patients Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background and objective: Obesity (Siman e Mufrat) is defined as deposition of excess adipose tissue mass and increased body weight. As per National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) in 2015–16, India’s obesity doubled in last 10 years. The prevalence of obesity is higher among the urban than rural, high socioeconomic states and in south India from 1998 to 2018. This study was designed to estimate the prevalence of obesity among patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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A Clinical Study based Observation on Prevalence of Altered Liver Enzymes among Patients of Hepatobiliary Diseases Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major health problem responsible for millions of deaths annually. As reported, more than 40 million deaths occur annually in South-East Asia Region due to hepatobiliary diseases. This study was conducted as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Unani formulation, from which the data on prevalence of altered liver enzymes among patients of hepatobiliary diseases in which the study participants were collected and compiled …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Adrenaline Use for Anaphylaxis Management during COVID-19 Mass Vaccination Program in India
Abstract: On 16th January 2021, GOI launched the COVID-19 vaccination campaign. With the introduction of the COVID-19 vaccine for the first time, there are expectations and apprehensions among the vaccine beneficiaries especially regarding the Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI). Although, vaccines-related serious AEFI are rare, but if they happen, there is a need to manage it quickly and efficiently not only to prevent mortality and morbidity in the individual recipient but …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Study The Effects of Calcaneal Taping and Manual Therapy in Relief of Pain in Plantar Fasciitis: A Comparative Study
Abstract: Plantar fascia is plantar aponeurosis, lies superficial to the muscles of plantar surface of the foot. Plantar fascia has a thick central part which covers the central muscle of first layer. It is a comparative study design; a sample of 50 patients was included in the study with the pre-test and post-test study design. Subjects were assigned in two groups, A and B. Group A received calcaneal taping and group …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Effectiveness of Abdominal Muscle Exercise in Improving Peak Expiratory Flow in Normal Individuals
Abstract: In health the human cardiopulmonary system has enormous reserve capacity to cope with the demands of exercise (or) illness. Expiration is usually normally a passive process with active muscle contraction being used during more forceful activities such as cough (or) sneezing. The abdominal muscles are the major muscle of the diaphragm. So it improves the efficiency of expiration. The objective is that the person with partial (or) complete weakness of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Comparative Study of the Effects of Forced Use and Functional Retraining in the Improvement of Gait Pattern in Chronic Stroke Patients
Abstract: Stroke is a complex and devastating disease. Despite treatment advances, stroke remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. About 29% of stroke patients die within one year whereas 20% of these will die within three months. Prevalence rate for hemiplagia in south India was reported to be 56.9–100,000 as compared to 150–186 per 1,00,000 population for the USA and Europe.Stroke is one of the main causes of death and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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Screening of Mean Platelet Volume as a Prognostic Marker in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: In this study platelets volume and its important role as a diagnostic marker was estimated in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) which are associated with mean platelet volume (MPV). The aim of the study was to investigate if platelets were activated in diabetes and its associated vascular complications by measuring the MPV in the diabetics compared to the non-diabetics, and to determine the correlation of MPV with …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 47–52 Read article
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Epidemiology, Diagnosis, Management and Treatment of Diabetes Mellitus (DM): A Review
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus (DM), a condition caused by metabolic abnormalities, is the most common worldwide. Sometimes known as diabetes, in which a person's blood sugar levels are abnormally high, either because the body does not make enough insulin or because the insulin that is produced does not reach the cells. Polyuria (frequent urine), polydipsia (increased thirst), and polyphagia are all common indicators of elevated blood sugar (increased hunger). Type 1 diabetes, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 36–50 Read article
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Leech Therapy: A Therapeutic GEM
Abstract: Leech, Genus Hirudo, and therapeutics species: Hirudo medicinalis is an amphibious worm, 10 cm in length and is usually black or brown in color. It has three jaws with about 100 tiny teeth and a posterior sucker. The leech’s salivary secretions contain many bioactive chemicals, among which the most potent is Hirudin. The therapy involves bite by the leech, followed by attachment for duration of 15 to 45 minutes. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Black Tea: Leveraging Human Health from Indian Perspective
Abstract: Tea, the most preferred drink in the world after water, has been under intense research in recent years due to its fascinating chemical composition. Major polyphenolic compounds— theaflavins (TF), residual catechins, thearubigins as well as theanine and caffeine—present in black tea (BT) contribute to color, distinctive flavor and play significant roles both for quality of tea and act as a safeguard against many ailments. Antioxidants present in BT act against …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 53–60 Read article
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Determination of antimicrobial potential of Bacillus clausii against Candida albicans
Abstract: Bacillus clausii is a universally occurring beneficial bacteria.It is gram-positive, spore forming, lactic acid producing probiotic. Bacillus clausii are support the growth of friendly bacteria and help maintain a healthy balance of microflora in the intestinal environment. A study was carried out on inhibitory effects of Bacillus clausii on growth of some pathogens isolated from clinical specimens of pathogens selected for this study were Candida albicans isolated from blood and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Oncolytic Viruses (OV) Mediated Targeted Therapy to Eradicate Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): A Review
Abstract: With the recent advances in scientific scenarios globally, an innovative introduction of cancer vaccines and a much safer and more effective way to eradicate cancer has been evolved. The viruses that are not severely harmful to the humans and do not recognize the human as their natural host can be deployed as an oncolytic virus to eradicate the malignancy either by killing or lysing the oncogenic cells or indirectly stimulating …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–36 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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Focusing on Different Therapeutic Approaches in People with Stroke Rehabilitation: A Scoping Review of Literature
Abstract: Background: Stroke is one of the main sources of death and incapacity in both the developing and developed countries of the world. Stroke recovery is a sorted-out undertaking to help patients to boost all open doors for coming back to a dynamic way of life. There are several physiotherapy approaches for the stroke rehabilitation. Some physiotherapist’s treatment based on a single approach, whereas some used a mixture of components from …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 21–27 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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Effects of Slump Stretching versus Mulligan’s Technique for Management of Nonradicular Low Back Pain
Abstract: Low back pain is one of the commonest conditions which almost every person suffer. There are several techniques devised to manage low back pain. Many patients get relief with Mulligan’s method of mobilization which is very popular. Another method is slump stretching which not only diagnoses the mechanosensitivity of spinal nerves but also if used with appropriate techniques can be used as a form of treatment. The aim of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 21–28 Read article