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Prevalence of Hypermobility in College Going Student
Abstract: Background: Joint hypermobility is defined as the wide range of movements beyond limit. Prevalence of hypermobility is seen more in children but less of data is available regarding the prevalence rate in college students. Since lot of musculoskeletal issues exist in young population, there is a need to find out the prevalence of hypermobility among college going students. Methodology: In this cross sectional study, 100 college going students were taken …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay (PCR Mycobacterium Tuberculosis): A Revolution in Management of Tuberculosis
Abstract: Background: Workup of pulmonary tuberculosis depends upon sputum microscopy. Sputum microscopy is less sensitive, human resource dependent and time consuming. Sometimes, it lead us to a delay in the diagnosis and may result in the spread of the disease. This seriously disturbs TB control program. There is a need for a more sensitive method. Similarly, early detection of rifampicin resistance is also of utmost importance to prevent MDR strains from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Assessing the Growth and Development of Children with Celiac Disease (1–12 years): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects genetically susceptible individual by making the small intestine permanently sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease is caused by intake of gluten. Patient with celiac disease experiences diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss and failure to thrive due to malabsorption. Objective: To assess the growth and development of children with celiac disease (1–12 years) attending the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Hepatitis B Infection and Serum Antibody Analysis among Hepatitis B Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Abstract: Introduction: Health care workers are particularly at high risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infections through needle stick injuries (NSI). HBV transmission can be contained through vaccination among health care workers (HCWs). However, 10-15% individuals have poor response. This study was therefore done to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) and to evaluate the anti-HBs antibody titres in HBV vaccinated HCWs in tertiary care hospital. Material and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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A Research Study on Role of Pharmacist in Creation of Awareness on Quitting of Smoking: A Public Health Related Project
Abstract: Aim: To Study on role of pharmacist in creation of awareness on quitting of Smoking. Objectives: The main objectives are to reduce cancers which are mainly responsible due to smoking addiction such as to prevent lung cancers, oral and throat cancers, create awareness among particularly among teenagers and youth how to get rid of smoking addiction and its long-term deleterious effects of addiction. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus and Serum Level of Serum Aspartate Transaminase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Among Jaundice Patients in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Abstract: Hepatitis E is an acute disease caused by hepatitis E virus that usually manifest as acute jaundice. It is a waterborne infection and occurs sporadically or as epidemic outbreaks. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a positive-stranded RNA virus with a 7.2 kb genome with three open reading frames In this study we report the seroprevalence of HEV in different categories of jaundice patients along with their elevation of serum bilirubin, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Papillary Thyroidcarcinoma in Rats After Administration of Platinum Compounds Daily
Abstract: Papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) predominantly grows in a solid growth pattern with papillary projections, composed of oncocytic cells with “Orphan annie eyes” nuclei. Cisplatin or Cis-Diammine dichloroplatinum (ii) (Cl2H6N2Pt); is a divalent, inorganic and water-soluble first successful platinum containing anticancer drug, used to treat various forms of cancers. The Carboplatin (C6H14N2O4Pt) and Oxaliplatin (C8H14N2O4Pt) are the investigational chemotherapy medicines, belonging to platinum analogue interfere as the Cisplatin with the genetic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Assessment of Road Traffic Accidents among Children in Addis Ababa City, Ethiopia; A Retrospective Record Review
Abstract: Road traffic injuries are major causes of death and disability worldwide, with a disproportionate number of occurrences in developing countries particularly in school-age children. The aim of this study is to assess the magnitude and factors associated with road traffic accidents among children in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Retrospective record review was conducted to assess road traffic accidents among children of Addis Ababa from records of all sub cities of Addis …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Radiological and Clinical Aspects of Nasal Septal Deformities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients in Northern Indian Population
Abstract: The present paper aims to study the radiological and clinical aspects of septum deformities in chronic rhinosinusitis patients in Northern Indian Population. The classification of nasal septum deformities is another challenge in the management of septum deformities patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The present study shows that the septum deformities are very common in CRS patients. The Mladina classification is also discussed in the paper. Results show that types …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 60–64 Read article
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Visit to Visit Fasting Plasma Glucose Variability and Associated Factors in Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Wide glycemic variability has been proposed as one of the factors associated with poor glycemic control and development of diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of visit to visit fasting plasma variability and associated factors in patients with diabetes. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 280 diabetic patients attending outpatient diabetic clinic of Ayder Referral Hospital between December, 2015, and April, 2016. Relevant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Assessment of Prognosis in Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) Using Tail Bindu Mutra Pariksha
Abstract: The science of Ayurveda is supposed to be based upon observations and experience based medical science. The physiological aspects of Ayurvedic concepts are equally important to pathological and clinical Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic texts various methods of examination of patient (Rogi Pariksha) as well as disease (Roga Pariksha) has been described separately. Tail Bindu Pariksha as described in yoga ratnakar is one such method of urine examination. The Tail Bindu Mutra …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Assess the Physical, Social, and Psychological Impact of Corona Viral Infectious Spread Among the General Public
Abstract: AbstractCorona, the infectious viral spread has brought many changes in our life. The physical, social and psychological impact due to long lockdown. Most of the time depression, isolation, and experiencing loneliness worsen mental health as well as physical health. The study aims to assess the physical, social and psychosocial impact of corona viral spread among the general public. The descriptive survey design and non probability purposive sampling technique was adopted. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Seroprevalence with Clinical Manifestations and Laboratory Profiles of Scrub Typhus Infection in Patients Attending to a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kota, South-East Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Background: Scrub typhus, a zoonotic rickettsial illness, is caused by Orientia tsutsugamushi, an obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacterium. It is transmitted by the bite of larval (chiggers) trombiculid mites.Owing to frequent outbreaks witnessed in different parts of the country in the recent past, scrub typhus is being described as a re-emerging infectious disease in India. Overall mortality varies from 7 to 30%. Objectives: The objective of the present study was to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Caregivers’ Perception And Opinion About DMD Children With Neuro Rehab Services
Abstract: Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common X-linked recessive disease. DMD is caused by the absence of dystrophin protein that helps to keep muscle cells intact. The onset symptoms occur during early wardhood, about 2–6 years of age. The clinical manifestations of DMD are generalized weakness followed by muscle wasting first affecting the muscles of the hips, pelvic region, thighs and shoulders girdle. The diagnosis of muscle biopsy shows …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–14 Read article
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Factors Associated with Relapse in Schizophrenia Patients Who are on Follow Up at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital and Mekelle General Hospital, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2018/19
Abstract: Schizophrenia is a chronic and disabling illness; relapse is recognized as the reemergence or the worsening of positive and/or negative psychotic symptoms, hospital admission or readmission. Factors that associated with relapse; substance use disorders, noncompliance of medicine, side effect experience of antipsychotic, poor social support, co-morbidity of other mental illness and chronic medical condition. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with relapse in schizophrenia patients who …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Benson’s Relaxation Therapy on Blood Pressure and Stress Among Mothers with Gestational Hypertension
Abstract: The quasi-experimental study, to know the effectiveness of Benson’s relaxation therapy on blood pressure and stress among mothers with gestational hypertension, was done with 20 gestational hypertension mothers, 10 in the experimental and 10 in the control group. The experimental group was instructed on Benson's relaxation technique. They were asked to perform it thrice a day for 20 minutes daily for a period of 6 days. On the seventh day, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Evaluation of Breast Lumps in Women Aged 18–40 Years
Abstract: Background: Finding a breast lump can cause a lot of anxiety. Most breast lumps, particularly in younger women, are not caused by cancer. Aim of study: To identify the out-come of breast lumps in women aged 18–40 year. Patients and methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study conducted at the center of early detection of breast cancer, Elwiya maternity teaching hospital from the first of June 2015 to the end of December …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Transabdominal and Transrectal Ultrasound Evaluation of Prostatic Volume and Prostatic Diseases with Clinical Correlation
Abstract: Prostatic diseases affect almost every elderly male. These are benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), prostatitis and prostatic cysts and prostatic carcinoma. Prostatic carcinoma is mostly slow growing, remain sub clinical and undetected. As a result, its detection at a later stage will have higher mortality rate. Hence it is important to diagnose and differentiate these conditions accurately at an early stage, so that appropriate treatment can be undertaken. So, the present …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Comparison of Efficacy and Outcome of Radiocephalic and Brachiocephalic Arteriovenous Fistula in Patients of Chronic Kidney Disease
Abstract: Introduction: Hemodialysis is the most common treatment modality for patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). Vascular access can be created in the form of arteriovenous fistula (AVF), arteriovenous graft (AVG) or central venous catheter (CVC). Material and Methods: The study was conducted in the Department of Urology, Pandit Bhagwat Dayal Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (PGIMS), Rohtak, Haryana, India from November 2016 onwards on patients who were admitted …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 6–12 Read article
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Giant Primary Hydatid Cyst of Spleen—A Rare Clinical Entity
Abstract: Hydatid cyst (echinococcosis) is a zoonotic disease, caused by infestation of larval form of parasite of tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus (eg). Humans are infected through faeco-oral route by the ingestion of food and milk, contaminated by dog faeces containing the ova of parasite or by direct contact with dog. Liver is the commonly involved organ (57.8%) followed by the lungs (26.4%). The kidneys, spleen, brain, soft tissues of neck, appendix and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 21–24 Read article