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Treatment of Acute RVMI Complicated by High-Grade Bradycardia-Induced Shock Using Pacing-PTCA-ICT Combination
Abstract: Acute RVMI (right ventricular myocardial infarction), which would be possibly followed by bradycardia-induced shock, may perpetuate a vicious circle very quickly and result in short-term adverse outcomes as cardiac arrest and long-term outcomes as angina pectoris or recurrent myocardial infarction. In order to block this circle, emergent combination of temporary pacing and PTCA (percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty) may be necessary, and especially, in unexpected case that the occlused lesion is …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Determinants of Survival among Hemodialysis Patients at Ayder Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Tigray, North Ethiopia: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Abstract: Background: Chronic kidney disease is a common public health problem with increase the incidence and prevalence, which nearly doubled as a cause of death worldwide. However, the access to care and knowledge about the predictors of survival among hemodialysis patients is extremely limited in Ethiopia. The aim of this study is, therefore, to identify predictors of survival among hemodialysis patients. Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted by reviewing records …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Study of Railway Fatalities in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Indian railway is one of the largest railway networks in the world. Although the fatalities are less than the road traffic accidents, railway accidents have a major impact in victims’ lives. A total of 58 cases of death due to railway incidences were studied in the dept. of forensic medicine, FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam, during the years 2015 and 2016. The demographic patterns including injuries, time of death and causes of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–20 Read article
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A Study of The Unknown Cases Brought for Autopsy at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Somatic death is the state of body that shows complete loss of sensibility and the ability to move. There is complete cessation of functions of the brain, the heart and the lungs, so called “Tripod of Life” which maintains life and health. Unknown cases refer to those cases where the identity of the patients could not be made. This may be due to the fact that most of these cases …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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A Study of Hanging Cases in Bhagalpur, Bihar
Abstract: Violent asphyxia death is one of the most common causes of unnatural deaths; among which hanging is the most common method. It is widely accepted as a method of suicide due to relative painless and rapid death. The aim of the study to find out the demographic pattern of death due to hanging cases brought for postmortem examination in JLN Medical College, Bhagalpur, during the period of one year (2018) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 43–46 Read article
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Analysis of Air Pollution Impact on Human Health in Patna City by Questionnaire Method
Abstract: AbstractAir pollution is a major environmental risk to health. According to the 2014 WHO report, air pollution in 2012 caused the deaths of around 7 million people worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that some 80% of the outdoor air pollution-related premature deaths due to ischemic heart disease and strokes, while 40% of death were due to chronic obstructive pulmonary or acute lower respiratory infections; and 6% of deaths …
Published in Journal of Energy, Environment & Carbon Credits · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge and Practice Regarding Diarrhea and Its Management among Mothers of Under-fives Children in Selected Rural Areas of Fatehabad
Abstract: Diarrhea is the major causes of morbidity and mortality in children’s of under-five years in developing countries and an important cause of malnutrition. In New Delhi (2007) slum area, the attack rate of acute diarrhea disease (ADD) was 7.73% and ADD’s annual adjusted morbidity rate was 1.69 episodes per child per year. In 2001 an estimated 1.5 million below 5 years died from diarrhea. Eight out of 10 of these …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Study of Homicide Cases in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Homicide means destruction of human life by the act, agency, procurement or culpable omission of some other person(s). Killing of human being is one of the most serious and major crimes. The incidence of homicide is increasing day by day all over the world. Objective of this study was to find out the patterns of homicidal death in Barpeta district of Assam, India. It is observed that 102(9.7%) cases of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Tuberculosis Treatment Outcomes among TB Patients at FenoteSelam District Hospital, West Gojjam Zone, Amhara, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis is a major public health problem throughout the world. One third of the world’s population is estimated to be infected with bacilli and hence at risk of developing active disease. It is the second leading cause of death from an infectious disease worldwide after HIV, which caused an estimated 1.8 million deaths. The main reason for this is the high rate of death as an unsuccessful outcome. Incomplete …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Evaluation of Postpartum Service Utilization and Causes for Non-Utilization among Governmental EPI Clinic Attendants in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia
Abstract: Maternal and neonatal death is still a major public health problem in Ethiopia. Most of this death occurs during the postnatal period. Evidences shown that, utilization of the recommended postnatal service is very important to reduce the current challenging maternal and neonatal death. Henceforth, the aim of this revision was to assess postnatal crisscross exploitation and its perceived root for non-utilization among governmental EPI health center attendants in Mekelle, Tigray, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Commonest Mode of Suicide in Jorhat District—One Year Retrospective Study
Abstract: One who succeeds in completing the act of suicide, has nothing to bother about and it is only the survivors who are the bear the consequence. Society must identify the potential cases of suicide prone and help and treat them in time irrespective of the method they apply to commit it. The modes of suicidal deaths in an area reflect the socio-economic status and mental health status of the population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Abstract: Heart disease is the world’s largest killer, claiming 17.5 million lives every year. About every 29 sec, an Indian dies of heart problem. As many as 20,000 new heart patients develop every day in India, six crore Indians suffered from heart disease and 30% more are at high risk. By 2020, India will have the largest coronary heart disease (CAD) burden in the world and will account for one third …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Biochemical Characterization of Mutant Strains and Cloning of Lactate Dehydrogenase Gene from Staphylococcus aureus
Abstract: An infection is the detrimental colonization of a host organism by a foreign species. About 15 million (>25%) of 57 million annual deaths worldwide are estimated to be related directly to infectious diseases. The burden of morbidity (ill health) and mortality associated with infectious diseases falls most heavily on people in developing countries and particularly on infants and children diseases. Infectious diseases are the second leading cause of death; the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Prevalence of Risk-Factors of Non-Communicable Diseases among Rural Adults
Abstract: Non-communicable diseases are the leading cause of death in the world, as well as in India. India is facing a growing burden of non-communicable diseases. NCDs accounts for 53% of deaths in India in 2008. The four main types of non-communicable diseases are cardiovascular diseases (like heart attacks and stroke), cancers, chronic respiratory diseases (such as chronic obstructed pulmonary disease and asthma) and diabetes. The important risk factors identified for …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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COVID-19: Causing Increased Pollution of Water Bodies by Plastics and Consequent Effects
Abstract: The objective of this paper was to unveil the uses of plastics during leading to more pollution of water bodies by plastics and the subsequent effects on organisms. The following were discussed: uses of plastics at home and at hospital as part of prevention against the spread of Covid-19 pandemic, the source and fate of water body’s plastics, the effects of plastics polymers on aquatic organisms and humans, some possible …
Published in Journal of Water Pollution & Purification Research · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 20–24 Read article
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Comparison of Several Clinical Scoring Systems in Predicting the Outcome of Variceal Bleeding
Abstract: Background: Stratification of variceal bleeding patients into high-risk and low-risk group is very important to guide them through the suitable clinical pathway and to save the medical costs. We purposed to find out the best scoring system in the prediction of rebleeding and death after variceal bleeding by comparing four clinical scoring systems(clinical Rockall score, complete Rockall score, AIMS65 score, Child-Pugh score) which seemed to be applicable and simple. Method: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 Read article
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Knowledge, Awareness, and Perceptions of Cervical Cancer and Screening Among Women in Rural South India
Abstract: Background: Cervical cancer is still a major public health problem in South India, with rising figures of morbidity and mortality, in spite of progress in prevention, early detection, and treatment. Cervical cancer is the second leading cause of death due to cancer among Indian women, with around 123000 new cases and 67000 deaths every year. The delay in diagnosing CVD and low participation in screening programs is due to poor …
Published in International Journal of Oncological Nursing and Practices · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Ayurvedic management of Recurrent Pneumonia in child – A single case study
Abstract: The general term “pneumonia” describes lung infections that result in air sac inflammation. Pneumonia is most frequently caused by bacteria, fungi, parasites, viruses, etc. In children, Streptococcus pneumoniae is mainly responsible for bacterial pneumonia. When someone coughs or sneezes, they release airborne droplets that can infect the lungs of children and spread pneumonia. The pneumonia-causing bacteria and viruses that are commonly found in a child's throat or nose can spread …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 26–31 Read article
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Voluntary Blood Donation, Future Willingness and Associated Factors Among Attendants of Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients in JIMA University Specialized Hospital, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Background: Hemorrhage is the major cause of maternal death worldwide. This problem is more prevalent in developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, availability of adequate blood supply and timely transfusion has paramount importance in reducing maternal deaths. In this aspect, assessing practice, future willingness and associated factors towards voluntary blood donation among attendants can contribute in alleviating the scarcity of blood for transfusion.Objective: To assess voluntary blood donation, future willingness and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Review of Management of Liver Trauma at Tertiary Level Hospital
Abstract: The liver is one of the most commonly injured organs in abdominal trauma. Recent advancements in imaging studies and enhanced critical care monitoring strategies have shifted the management from operative towards non operative conservative treatment. Direct suture ligation of bleeding parenchymal vessel, total vascular isolation with repair of venous injuries and the advent of control surgery have all improved outcome of hemodynamically unstable patient population. Anatomical resection of liver and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 11–17 Read article