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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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Relationship Between Upper Body Strength and Core Muscle Endurance in Two Wheelers- A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Two wheelers has been the vital mode of transport among most of the people in India. As major areas are crowded in India, two wheeled vehicles are the most easiest one to avoid traffic and also easy to park. Two wheeled vehicles are almost used by every individual for both occupational and non occupational purposes. As the individual has to maintain static posture, he/she undergoes many musculoskeletal problems and discomforts. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 49–57 Read article
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Neural Sheath Liposarcoma: A Case Report
Abstract: Liposarcoma is a malignant mesenchymal tumor of the adipose tissue [1]. Liposarcomas most frequently arise from the deep-seated stroma rather than the submucosal or subcutaneous fat [2]. The most recent World Health Organization classification of soft tissue tumors recognizes five categories of liposarcomas: (1) well differentiated, which includes the adipocytic, sclerosing, and inflammatory subtypes; (2) de differentiated; (3) myxoid; (4) round cell; and (5) pleomorphic [2–4]. The anatomical distribution of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 8–10 Read article
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Cannabidiol (CBD): An Innovative Pharmacological Treatment for Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Abstract: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is characterized by recurring and repetitious thoughts coupled to anxiety characterized by obsessive thoughts and associated compulsive behavior(s). OCD patient often fears that the anxiety will not abate and obsessional thoughts will control her/his mind or body in advocating or carrying out unwanted compulsive behaviors. Such thinking patterns or behaviors may often be frightening but usually they are quite harmless except when promoting accompanying anxiogenic activity. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Schwannoma of the Superficial Peroneal Nerve in 12 year Female Child: A Case Report
Abstract: Schwannomas (or neurilemmomas) are related to hereditary disorder in some patients and arise from the neurilemmal cells in nerve sheaths as lobulated, encapsulated tumours. It is commonly found in the head region but extremely found in the deep tissues of the foot. Schwannomas are slow-growing, encapsulated tumours that can be separated surgically from the parent nerve. Occasionally, intralesional degeneration with fibrosis, haemorrhage, calcification and cystic necrosis occurs in large or …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Prevalence and Various Risk Factors of Musculoskeletal Pain among Physiotherapists: A Survey Study
Abstract: The relationship between physical activity (forceful, repetitive movements with awkward postures) and MSDs is more complicated than just cause and effect. Most studies on the prevalence of work related MSDs (WMSDs) and their association with occupational tasks have been performed in the manufacturing sector, as outlined in comprehensive literature reviews by the National institute for occupational safety and health (NIOSH). Physical activity may cause injury. Some epidemiologic studies have used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Review on Functional and Histological Effect of Lead on the Central Nervous System
Abstract: Environmental and occupational exposure to a large number of chemicals occurs at various stages throughout human life. The nervous system is the organ that appears to be the most sensitive and chief target for lead-induced toxicity in comparison to other organs. Lead is also found in lead-glazed ceramics, and food is eaten or stored in containers painted with lead-based paint or lead-containing glaze may contain significant amounts of lead. Lead …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Neurological Manifestations of COVID 19 infection-An Update
Abstract: AbstractThis article focuses on the neurological disorders related to Covid 19 infection based on studies reported from china, Italy and other countries. The virus attaches to the Angiotensin Converting enzyme Receptor which is widely distributed in the body including nervous system. Virus can effected the nervous system by direct neurotropic effects, Immune mediated damage or due to secondary involvement as a part of multi organ dysfunction. Covid 19 Infection is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Parkinson’s Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis: A Review
Abstract: Parkinson’s disease is a progressive degenerative disorder of the cerebellum occurs in all ethnic groups has an equal sex distribution. It is characterized by slowly progressive akinesia, rigidity, postural abnormality, and resting tremor. Because of its crippling nature and non-availability of curative treatment, Parkinson’s disease has remained a great problem. Though in modern medical science a lot of research works have been done. Some medication like Carbidopa, Levodopa, recently some …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Atypical Psychiatric Presentations of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Case Series and Proposed Clinical Approach to Diagnosis
Abstract: Background: knowledge and detection of seronegative autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is growing rapidly, but typical psychiatric presentations risk misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis with worse prognostic outcomes. Paraclinical markers are useful when positive, and integral to the current diagnostic framework yet have limited sensitivities leaving an unknown percentage of patients without diagnosis or treatment. Cases not meeting diagnostic criteria pose a particular clinical challenge regarding diagnosis and treatment decision making and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–37 Read article
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Ganglioneuroma of Lip: A Rare Benign Tumor
Abstract: Ganglioneuroma is a rare benign tumor arising from neural crest sympathogonia, which are completely undifferentiated cells of the sympathetic nervous system. However, ganglioneuromas themselves are fully differentiated neuronal tumors that do not contain immature elements. Ganglioneuroma most frequently occurs in the abdomen, however these tumors can grow at anywhere sympathetic nervous tissue is found. It occurs in patients between 10 and 30 years of age. It is exceedingly uncommon in …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Metastasis of Lobular Breast Carcinoma to Cervix: A Case Report
Abstract: In India breast cancer is a very common malignancy. About 1 in 22 Indian women will develop invasive breast cancer during their lifetime. The incidence in US is 1 in 8 women. Increased incidence can be attributed to lifestyle. Among the two major subtypes of carcinoma breast lobular cancer is rare. Common sites of metastasis are lung, liver, bone, brain. Metastasis of lobular carcinoma to cervix is a very uncommon …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 11–14 Read article
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Assess the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Health Status among Blood Cancer Patients Receiving Cancer Treating Medications in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer can be regarded as a group of diseases characterized by an i) abnormal growth of cells ii) ability to invade adjacent tissues and even distant organs, and iii) the eventual death of the affected patient if the tumour has progressed beyond that stage when it can be successfully removed. Cancer can occur at any site or tissue of the body and may involve any type of cells. Cancer …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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A Short Review on Breast Fibroadenomas
Abstract: Breast Fibroadenomas are the most common type of benign breast lumps found mainly in adolescent women. These are unilateral, smooth, demarcated, rubbery, mobile, and painless masses. They are believed to be formed by the influence of changes in the female reproductive hormone, estrogen and sometimes the combination of both estrogen and progesterone which mainly occurs at the time of puberty. Fibroadenomas are mostly found in women till the age of …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Working Profession and Posture as Risk Factors in A Sample Population of Lower Limb Varicose Veins- An Observational Study
Abstract: AbstractPrimary varicose veins are a typical manifestation of chronic venous insufficiency. The aetiology of varicose veins is still incompletely understood despite the fact that it is a very common disease affecting all ages from teenagers to elderly people. The prevalence of varicose veins varies substantially in different parts of the world. The present study was designed to investigate the various risks factors and clinical manifestations of the occurrence of lower …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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A Case of Low-Grade Fibromyxoid Sarcoma: A Rare Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Abstract: Sarcomas are heterogeneous group of tumours that can occur throughout the body. Approximately two third of soft tissue sarcomas (STS) arises in the extremities. These rare tumours accounts for less than 1% cancers in adults. Treatment algorithm for STS depends on tumour stage, site and histology. A 28-year-male patient presented with complaint of swelling over the right anterior aspect of leg since past six months. He had a history of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Unusual Foreign Bodies in Gastrointestinal Tract: A Three-year Experience in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Background: Majority of foreign body ingestion occurs in paediatric population with a peak incidence between ages of 6 months and 6 years. In adults, foreign body ingestion occurs more commonly in those with psychiatric disorders, developmental delay, alcohol intoxication, and in incarcerated individuals seeking gains via release to a medical facility. Materials and Methods: This prospective observational study was done in a tertiary care hospital of northern India over a …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Fatalites Coming for Autopsy in FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Analysis of fatal road traffic accident cases in medico-legal autopsies, present study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, FAAMC, Barpeta Assam from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. The study was undertaken upon 210 victims of road traffic accident cases, who died due to various injuries, and were autopsied at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College. Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours and there was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Paraphenylenediamine Poisoning: A Review of Literature
Abstract: Any substance dangerous to living organisms when either applied internally or externally, destroy the action of vital functions or prevent the continuance of life is known as poison. Cosmetics, medicines, and other household items could lead to a serious poisoning if accidently consumed by children. The home environment is the primary location of most poisonings, with over 90% of reported poisonings occurring at home. Most non-fatal poisonings occur in children …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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Profiling of Essential, Potentially Essential and Non-essential elements in Onychomycosis affected nail samples using ICP-MS
Abstract: The Profiling of Essential, Potentially Essential, and Non- essential elements in Onychomycosis affected nail samples is done to understand the relationship between trace elements in the nail with Onychomycosis. The main objective of the study is to investigate the correlation between Onychomycosis and harmful heavy metal deposition in nail clippings based on the occupation, age, and sex of patients. About 14 Diseased and 5 normal human samples were used for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 46–55 Read article