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79 articles for “Chronic illness”
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Comprehensive Review on Pulsatile Drug Delivery System: Hybrid Approaches
Abstract: Pulsatile drug delivery systems (PDDS) represent a groundbreaking approach in pharmaceutical technology, allowing for controlled, targeted, and programmable drug release that aligns with circadian rhythms or caters to time-sensitive therapeutic requirements. Although traditional pulsatile systems have shown considerable clinical promise, their effectiveness is frequently compromised by physiological variations such as gastrointestinal transit times, changes in pH, and enzymatic activity. To tackle these obstacles, hybrid PDDS have been developed by combining …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 18–31 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Self-Instructional Module on Knowledge Regarding Vitamin D Deficiency Among Women in Selected Institutions, Bangalore
Abstract: Background and Purpose of the Study:Vitamin D deficiency is a widespread but often overlooked global health concern, affecting more than one billion individuals worldwide. Insufficient levels of vitamin D have been linked to an elevated risk of developing various chronic illnesses. Objectives: The primary aim of this study was to assess women’s baseline knowledge about vitamin D deficiency. It also sought to evaluate the effectiveness of a self-instructional module (SIM) …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Effects of Steroids on One’s Health
Abstract: The widespread use of steroids for both medicinal and non-medical purposes is a significant issue in contemporary culture. This article examines the considerable impact of steroids on human health, focusing on the therapeutic benefits and the adverse side effects associated with their consumption. In the treatment of conditions, such as inflammation, autoimmune disorders, and hormone imbalances, steroids, are frequently prescribed, providing significant relief from symptoms. However, the abuse of these …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 47–63 Read article
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Leveraging Arduino Nano for Developing a User-Friendly and Automated Medicine Dispensing System
Abstract: The goal of the "MED BUDDY" project is to address the urgent need for medication management, particularly for elderly individuals, those with chronic illnesses, and those who must adhere to a rigorous medication schedule. An Arduino Nano microcontroller powers the automated medication dispenser known as the MED BUDDY system. By dispensing the appropriate dosage of medication at the appropriate time, it lowers the possibility that users will forget or take …
Published in Journal of Mechatronics and Automation · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 37–46 Read article
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Critical Analysis of Pathyapathya Ahara in Tamaka Shwasa (Bronchial Asthma) in Children
Abstract: Introduction: Asthma is described as a hyper-reactive disorder of airways characterized by airway inflammation and bronchial secretions due to hyper-responsiveness of airway cells. The prevalence of asthma has shown consistently an upward trend through the last few decades, especially in children, and accounts for more school absences and more hospitalizations than any other chronic illness. Materials and Methods: Review from diverse Ayurvedic literatures, pediatric books, research journals, magazines and authentic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Assets and Liabilities of Commodification of Herbal (Ayurvedic) Medicine
Abstract: Herbs have been used since many decades as medicines for the treatment of various ailments. Indian system of medicine recommends different Ayurvedic formulations and multi-compound extracts. This ancient pharmacological techinque is beneficial in many diseases related to multiple causes such as chronic illness. In Classics various methods of preparation of Ayurvedic formulation have been described and these formulations are given to patients according to disease (vyaadhi), their constitution (Prakiti), pathology …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 33–38 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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Chronic Renal Failure: A General Review
Abstract: Chronic renal failure is also known as chronic kidney disease in which there is progressive loss in kidney function over a period of months or years. The symptoms of worsening kidney function are not specific and might include feeling generally unwell and experiencing a reduced appetite. The definition of chronic kidney disease has been simplified over the last 5 years. It is now defined as the presence of kidney damage …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 23–31 Read article
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DMARDs, Biologic Agents and Novel Experimental Strategies in The Treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis
Abstract: An inflammatory and autoimmune disease, rheumatoid arthritis (RA) causes severe pain and inflammation in affected areas of the body. According to the report, there is no known cure for RA. Therefore, reducing discomfort and halting future harm must be the goals of present therapy. For the purpose of prevention and to reduce disease activity in RA patients, significant success has been achieved with the continued development of disease-modifying antirheumatic drugs …
Published in Emerging Trends in Personalized Medicines · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Alcohol, Circadian Glymphatic Dysfunction, and Neurodegenerative Protein Accumulation: An Emerging Concern in the Indian Context
Abstract: Alcohol consumption has long been identified as a major public health issue, yet its deeper and more subtle effects on the human brain are only now coming into sharper focus. Traditional explanations often emphasize direct neuronal damage, but emerging research in neuroscience suggests a more intricate story. Recent findings indicate that alcohol not only harms brain cells but also disrupts the body’s internal biological clock—the circadian rhythm—which plays a critical …
Published in International Journal of Brain Sciences · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Educational Intervention on Knowledge Regarding Palliative Care Among Nursing Students in Selected Nursing College of Kashmir
Abstract: Palliative care is a relatively new specialization, having been reintroduced in 1967. Palliative care, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), is a method that improves patients' and their families' quality of life by concentrating on symptom avoidance and relief. Suffering is alleviated via early detection, precise evaluation, and treatment of physical, psychological, and spiritual pain and associated disorders. While cancer patients continue to be the most common recipients of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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A Promising Approach Towards Arthritis: Bacopa Monnieri
Abstract: Joint inflammation, pain, and a progressive loss of function are the hallmarks of arthritis, a chronic and crippling condition that frequently results in disability and a lower quality of life. The need for safer options is highlighted by the fact that while current therapy approaches, such as NSAIDs, corticosteroids, and disease-modifying antirheumatic medications, give symptomatic relief, they are usually linked to serious adverse effects. In this regard, the wellknown Ayurvedic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 76–91 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice of Self-Administration of Insulin Injections among Diabetic Patients
Abstract: High blood glucose levels are a hallmark of diabetes mellitus, a chronic and crippling illness. According to estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), 530 million persons globally have diabetes. Diabetes management requires education, and educating patients how to administer insulin injections on their own can give them the power to take charge of their health. The purpose of this study was to evaluate diabetic patients who visited the diabetes …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 29–33 Read article
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Demand for AYUSH Healthcare in India: Multinomial Logit Estimation of the Utilisation of Indian System of Medicine
Abstract: Despite the widespread use of the allopathic system of medicines, the indigenous non-allopathic systems of medicine are widely practiced and used in India. The increasing healthcare costs of the modern corporate type of hospitals and the less expensiveness of local herbal medicines drive the use of Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy (AYUSH) hospitals for the treatments of chronic diseases, acute illness episodes, maternity health care and catastrophic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 18–26 Read article
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Association between Functional Status and Treatment Adherence among Elderly Suffering from Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The burden of diabetes mellitus(DM) is rising disproportionately in the world. Elderly population is moreprone for chronic and recurrent illness like DM which may require long term treatment. Non-adherencein this age group accounts for substantial worsening of functional status. Little knowledge is availableregarding association between functional status and treatment adherence among elderly. The aim is toassess the functional status and its association with treatment adherence among elderly with diabetes. Across …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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A Comprehensive Review of Literature on Endometriosis: Pathophysiology, Diagnosis, and Management
Abstract: The endometrium, a tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus, develops outside the uterus in endometriosis, a chronic and frequently painful illness. Other parts of the body may also be affected, however the ovaries, fallopian tubes, and the tissue lining the pelvis are the most frequently affected. Infertility, heavy menstrual flow, and pelvic pain are the main signs of endometriosis, though each person may experience these symptoms to varying …
Published in International Journal of Midwifery Nursing And Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Exploring The Multitarget Pharmacological Mechanism of Diabex for T2dm by Combining Network Pharmacology and Molecular Docking Techniques
Abstract: Objective: Hyperglycemia brought on by an absolute or relative absence of insulin synthesis or action characterises a set of illnesses known as diabetes mellitus. Chronic hyperglycemia in diabetes mellitus has been linked to organ damage, heart, and blood vessels. The persistent metabolic condition Diabetes is a severe global issue with negative social, health, and economic effects. It is a type of metabolism disorder that interferes with food digestion in the …
Published in International Journal of Bioinformatics and Computational Biology Read article
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Crossroads of Ecology and Medicine: Evaluating Pollutant-Induced Risks to Biodiversity and Human Health
Abstract: Environmental pollution has emerged as a central challenge at the crossroads of ecology and human medicine. The rapid pace of industrialization, urbanization, and agricultural intensification has led to an unprecedented release of pollutants into the air, water, and soil—triggering cascading effects on ecosystems and human health. Pollutants such as particulate matter, heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, endocrine-disrupting chemicals, and persistent organic pollutants not only degrade biodiversity but also exert multifaceted health …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Noise and Pollution Control · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 41–53 Read article
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Screening and Biochemical Identification of Diarrhea Causing Bacteria from Food Sample
Abstract: In adults, diarrhea is a very frequent symptom. Sick person who has experienced diarrhea for betterm than infrequent daytimes or who have concomitant agitation, prostration, or rectal bleeding are additional possible to seek medical help. The majority of patients may be treated as outpatients with success. Gastroenteritis, on the other hand, is responsible for about 450,000 hospital admissions each year (1.5 percent of adult hospitalizations). Regular diarrhea (fluid stools for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 19–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of Moist Heat Application on Elderly Orthopedic Clients at Selected Urban Community Area, Bengaluru
Abstract: Pain is a distressing sensory and emotional experience that arises from actual or potential tissue damage. It is a multifaceted phenomenon that extends beyond physical discomfort, encompassing emotional and psychological aspects as well. Individuals who recognize that pain management not only enhances comfort but also accelerates the healing process are more inclined to seek or administer appropriate treatment. In order to educate the elderly orthopedic clients, this study was conducted …
Published in International Journal of Orthopedic Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 18–22 Read article