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Partograph: An Essential Tool for Midwives to Manage Labor at Public Health Institutions in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labour. Once the woman has true signs of labour and reaches active first stage of labor, the midwife initiates the use of the partograph to record her findings. Prolonged labor; mainly due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), which may result in obstructed labor, maternal dehydration, ruptured uterus, obstetric fistulae, fetal asphyxia, fetal brain damage, infection and death of both mother …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Effectiveness of an Intervention on Nurse’s and Caregiver’s Knowledge and Practices Regarding Chemotherapy Induced Neutropenic Complications: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: Abstract Objective: To assess the effectiveness of an intervention on knowledge and practices of nurses and caregivers regarding chemotherapy induced neutropenic complications. Methods: A total of 51 nurses and 105 patients and their caregivers were enrolled in the study using cluster randomization. 27 nurses and 51 patient’s and their caregiver’s were enrolled in control group from radiotherapy department and 24 nurses and 54 each patients and their caregivers were enrolled …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 18–24 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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Effect of Nicotine on Cytokine Production by Human Mononuclears: Perspective of COVID-19
Abstract: Nicotine is present in the tobacco-containing products such as cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus (an oral tobacco) and pipe tobacco. In Indian population, nicotine containing products are consumed by the 57% of population either in chewing form or smoking form. The correlation of nicotine and lung cancer in chronic smokers as well as nicotine consumption and COVID-19 incidence has to be justified. Hence current research was carried to study the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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KNOWLEDGE ON PREVENTION AND MANAGEMENT OF PULMONARY TB AMONG NURSING STUDENTS
Abstract: Background: According to annual global Tuberculosis report 2015 published by WHO; globally, Tuberculosis prevalence in 2015 was 42% lower than in 1990. India (23%), Indonesia (10%), China (10%) had the largest number of cases of the global total respectively India accounts for 27% of global Tuberculosis notification in 2014. At any given point of time, there are 4 million infectious cases in India. Tuberculoses is silently killing approximately more than …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–25 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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Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices among the selected Urban Working Lactating Mother, Bangladesh
Abstract: A cross sectional study was carried out among 120 infant-mother pairs and 80 young child-mother pairs to determine the infant and young children feeding (IYCF) practices and the nutritional status of those attending the Maternal and Child Health Hospital, Dhaka city during July to December 2012. First drop of initiative food is supreme concern in case of exclusive breast-feeding, but after delivery 6% mothers initiated honey as a first drop. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Risk Factors of Neonatal Deaths Among Asphyxiated Neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Ethiopia: A Case Control Study
Abstract: In the globe about 4 million babies die during neonatal period every year and 99% of these deaths occur in low-income and middle-income countries. Out of these, almost one-fourth of them lose their lives due to birth asphyxia. The main objective of this study was to assess risk factors of neonatal death among asphyxiated neonates in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle City. Institution-based unmatched case-control study was conducted from December 1st …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 16–26 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Attitude Regarding Women Empowerment among Adult Population in Selected Area of Ambala, Haryana
Abstract: If women in the developing world do not have equal rights, they will not have equal health. It is as simple as that; the empowerment of women is not a politically correct cliché [1], but a living, essential goal for everyone. Women perform 66% of the world’s work, and produce 50% of the food, yet earn only 10% of the income and own 1% of the property. Whether the issue …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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RsaI polymorphisms of ER-β and Idiopathic Male Infertility
Abstract: Purpose: Study on association between estrogen receptor gene polymorphism and male infertility has been interested, but highly specific genetic markers have been reported to be variable according to regions and nations. Herein we studied to figure out whether ERβ gene1082 G>A polymorphism could influence on sperm indices or not.Method: We dealt with 100 Korean patients with idiopathic male infertility diagnosed at our university hospital as a study group and 127 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 34–41 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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A Community Based Cross Sectional Study on Common Menopausal Symptoms in Northern Indian Population
Abstract: According to Indian Menopause Society research, there are about 65 million Indian women over the age of 45. The present observational, cross-sectional study was carried out in rural women (n = 220) in the district of Farrukhabad, Uttar Pradesh, to evaluate the common types of menopausal symptoms. The mean age of the study was 51.13 years. The majority of the patients were in age group of 50–55 years which may …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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The Feasibility of Bilateral Tympanoplasty in Single Sitting in Bilateral Chronic Otitis Media
Abstract: Bilateral tympanoplasty is not a routinely performed surgery by otosurgeons. The reason being is the risk of inducing sensorineural deafness and fear of bilateral ear packing post operatively that may render patient’s total deaf. The aim of the study is to assess the feasibility of bilateral tympanoplasty in single sitting in bilateral chronic otitis media. 50 patients with bilateral inactive mucosal type COM underwent bilateral tympanoplasty in same sitting. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Evaluation of Awareness, Perception and Utilization Towards Emergency Contraceptive among Female Students in Private College at Bahir Dar, North West Ethiopia, 2014
Abstract: Emergency contraception refers to a group of birth control modalities that when used after an unprotected intercourse or contraceptive failure within defined time limits can prevent an unwanted pregnancy. It used to prevent unintended pregnancies among adolescent girls. Evaluation of awareness, perception and utilization towards emergency contraceptive among female students is studied at Bahir Dar private colleges. An institution cross sectional study design was conducted among 616 female adolescents. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Determinants of Caesarean Delivery in Ayder Referral Hospital, Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia 2015: A Case Control Study
Abstract: Caesarean delivery rates have been increasing around the world from time to time, with current rates in developing countries comparable to other industrialized nations. International concern over such increases has prompted the World Health Organization to suggest that caesarean section rates should not exceed 15%. A study conducted in Ayder Referral Hospital indicated that the rate of caesarean section was 21.90%. The aim of the study was to assess the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 52–59 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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Thrombocytopenia as an Indicator of Malaria
Abstract: Malaria remains today one of the major health problems in most parts of India with increased morbidity and mortality.Low platelet count is regularly related to malaria and has been describing by numerous workers. Thrombocytopenia is a routine characteristic of severe malaria and happens in both P. falciparum and P. vivax disease regardless of the acuteness of infection. The study was conducted in the population of Nadiyad city, and district Kheda …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Study of the Ultrasound Therapy on the Pediatric Chronic Tonsillitis
Abstract: Objectives: This study aimed to treat pediatric chronic tonsillitis by using ultrasound, not doing tonsillectomy so that obstructive sleep apnea and the other symptoms caused by tonsillar hypertrophy can be improved. Methods: In this study we included 100 patients with chronic tonsillitis who were of age of 3–15 from 2014 to 2016 at otorhinolaryngology head and neck surgery department of Pyongyang medical university. Of all these ultrasonic groups (standard group) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 46–50 Read article
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A Study and Report on Assessment of Antibiotic Prescribing Patterns and Drug Resistance Among Various Infectious Diseases in Hospital
Abstract: Antimicrobial resistance remains the biggest cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, the age standardized mortality due to infectious diseases in India in 2008 was 377 per 100,000 persons, which is considered as highest in South Asia. This has led to the increased prescribing of antibiotics even at unnecessary conditions, which increased the rate of inappropriate prescribing of antibiotics, which in turn resulted in the emergence of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 5–35 Read article
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CARDIOVASCULAR EVALUATION OF NEONATES WITH PERINATAL ASPHYXIA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO CARDIAC TROPONIN T LEVELS ,CREATINE KINASE MB AND 2D ECHO.
Abstract: Methods:70 term babies with perinatal asphyxia were selected as cases.They were evaluatedwithin 24 hours of birth using echocardiography and cardiac enzymes i.e. Troponin T andCK-MB levels .Results:Incidence of cardiac dysfunction in neonates was reported and correlated withcardiac enzymes.Majority had moderate HIE (51.4%), a total of 23 (32.9%) had mild HIEand 11 (15.7%) had severe HIE.Echo findings were abnormal in 45 / 70 (64.3%) of neonateswith Tricuspid regurgitation being most common …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 29–42 Read article