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Dengue vis-à-vis Paakal Sannipatik Jwara: A Review
Abstract: Dengue is vector borne viral haemorrhagic fever having its epidemic in present time. The disease is having resemblance to Paakal Sannipat Jwara described by Acharya Bhavmishra (18th century). The disease being viral in origin there is no precise medicine and use of antipyretic and antibiotics has very limited role in controlling illness or its complication, the treatment principle adopted in the disease is symptomatic management. Use of antipyretics (esp. salicylates) …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 62–67 Read article
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Palpitations (Khafaqan): Modern and Unani Medicine Perspectives
Abstract: Palpitation is a very common and sometimes frightening symptom and a regular clinical problem in general practice for frequent cardiology referrals. Although, described as an uncomfortable awareness of one’s own heartbeat, palpitations is a clinical entity with varied aetiology ranging from benign causes to serious arrhythmias. Unani system of medicine is an ancient science of health and healing. The modern equivalent term for palpitation in Unani medicine is Khafaqan. In …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–18 Read article
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A Concept of Dushivisha in Pathogenesis of Ageing Disorder: A Review
Abstract: Purpose: The Present Concept is given to help for diagnosis of pathogenesis of ageing disorder due to dushivisha. To establish as concept for pathogenesis in ageing disorder especially of unknown etiology and idiopathic nature concluded as dushivisha. To forms different way of treatment on the behalf of dushivisha.Methods: All aspects of dushivisha are studied in detail. Selection of all logical references are done and collection, correlation and explanation as per …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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Efficacy of Vamana Karma in the Management of Yuvanapidaka w.s.r. to Acne Vulgaris: A Pilot Study
Abstract: According to Ayurveda, among the 56 upangas, face is at the top, so everyone and mostly youngsters are most cautious about the beauty of face. Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous follicles characterized by comedones, papules, pustules and often scars; chiefly on cheeks, forehead, chin, nose and upper trunk. As per Ayurveda classics, this condition can be correlated with yuvanapidaka (mukhadushika) which is the result of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Clinical Study on Effect of Patrapinda Sveda with Ashtakatwara Taila in Gridhrasi w.s.r. to Sciatica
Abstract: Today is the era of modernization and fast life. Changing of life style of modern human being has created several disharmonies in his biological system. Advancement of busy professional and social life, improper sitting posture in office or continuous work in one posture and overexertion, lifting heavy weight, jerking movements during travelling; all these factors create undue pressure and stress injury to the spine and play an important role in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 41–47 Read article
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A Clinical Study of Vasadi Ghanvati in the Management of Amlapitta w.s.r. to Hyperacidity
Abstract: Amlapitta means a condition in which sourness of Pitta gets increased. “Amlapitta” is the disease of “Annavaha Srotas”. The Nidana Sevana creates Mandagni and due to Mandagni, Ajirna is developed which leads to Annavisha production. This Annavisha mixes with Pittadi Doshas then it produces the Amlapitta disease. According to modern view, ‘Hyperacidity’ can be compared with Amlapitta. The aim of this study is to evaluate the efficacy of “vasadighanvati” in …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Process Validation of Kushtasazi in the Preparation of Kushtae Sadaf
Abstract: The available forms of formulations in the Unani System of Medicine (USM) intended to treat the diseases either in semisolid sweetened forms such as Majoon, Jawarish, Khameera, Laooq, Itrifal or in liquid and dried forms such as Sharbat (Syrup), Arq (Distillate), Habb (Pil), Qurs (Tablet), Safoof (Powder), etc. There are large number of dosage forms used in the USM. Kushta (Calx) is also one among these compound formulations which is …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Effect of Valuka Swedana with Dwipanchamuladi Basti in the Management of Hypothyroidism—A Case Study
Abstract: Due to sedentary life style and stress, the incidence of metabolic disorders is increasing day by day. Among these disorders, hypothyroidism is one of the commonest reasons in hospital visits. Hypothyroidism refers to any state that results in a deficiency of thyroid hormone, including hypothalamic or pituitary disease and generalized tissue resistance to thyroid hormone and disorders that affect the thyroid gland. The available allopathic medicine commonly prescribed by allopathic …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–55 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Adolescent Mental Health Problems at Selected Rural and Urban Senior Secondary Schools of Haryana
Abstract: Mental disorders account for 14% of the global burden of diseases. One in two adolescents suffers from mental disorders in India. This problem arises not only from economic but also social and cultural factors as well as inadequate and under utilization of health services. To ignore adolescent, means ignoring the future of our nation. Studies on mental health and behaviour problems among the adolescent remain limited, so there was need …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 14–19 Read article
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Effectiveness of Foot Massage on Pain among Patients Who Underwent Abdominal Surgery
Abstract: AbstractPain after surgery is common, normal and to be expected. Steps can be taken to minimize or eliminate pain, but pain that gets worse, especially if other symptoms are present, can be a sign of a surgical complication. Patients routinely report mild to moderate pain even though pain medications have been administered. Complimentary strategies based on sound research findings are needed to supplement pharmacological management. Foot massage has the potential …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 29–32 Read article
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A comparative study to assess the Ankle Brachial Index by palpatory and Doppler method
Abstract: Background of the study: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. Relatively few non-invasive diagnostic tests are available that can reveal the evidence of atherosclerosis before the development of symptoms. One such simple, cost effective diagnostic test is Ankle Brachial Index. Since, there is a need to validate palpatory method of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurement, the study was conceived.Aim of the study: …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Less Known Alice in Wonderland Syndrome: An Overview
Abstract: Alice in Wonderland syndrome, commonly abbreviated as AIWS or AWS, is a disorienting neurological ailment characterized by a set of symptoms that affect and alter the patient’s perception.in this the person experience a wide range of distortions in the perception of size, including micropsia, macropsia, teleopsia or pelopsia. Some of the suspected causes in causing the disease are head trauma, migraines Infection, tumours etc. There is no treatment for Alice …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 30–32 Read article
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Cross-Sectional Study on Socio-determinants of Mosquito-borne Diseases
Abstract: Background: Of all the insects, mosquitoes undoubtedly cause the greatest suffering both to man and animals. Mosquito has been not only a nuisance but also a killer. The objectives were to assess the socio-determinants of mosquito-borne diseases and to find out the existing knowledge on preventive measures. Methods: All the consecutive patients diagnosed as mosquito-borne diseases admitted in the Medicine ward of PBMH, Kalinga Institute of Nursing Sciences (KINS), KIIT …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Musculoskeletal Disorders: History Taking, Physical Examination, Investigations and Diagnosis
Abstract: The aim of present study was to learn about the common musculoskeletal disorders. Proper history taking and thorough examination of each limb and joint systematically is the key to management of musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders generally present with pain, dysfunction and deformity. Onset of symptoms should be ascertained whether they are acute or chronic. The natural history of the problem also gives clue to diagnosis and the type of pain …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Misconceptions Regarding Mental Illness among Patients’ Relatives
Abstract: Background: Mental disorders contain a wide range of problems, with disparate symptoms. However, they are usually characterized by some union of behavior, emotions, abnormal thoughts and relationships with others. Examples are intellectual disabilities, depression, schizophrenia and substance use disorders. Methods: A descriptive study was undertaken on 200 patients’ relatives from selected outpatients’ departments of Christian Medical College and Hospital, Ludhiana, Punjab, India selected by purposive sampling technique. Structured Opinionnaire was …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 46–51 Read article
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Women’s Family Stress and Coping Strategies
Abstract: Stress is a normal part of life. We all face stress in different situations, shapes and sizes. Itmay seem that stress is not a big deal for someone else. Unmanaged stress can manifest aschronic stress. Chronic stress has been shown to suppress your immune system, increaseblood pressure and blood sugar levels and exacerbate underlying conditions like anxiety anddepression. Women are more likely than men to report symptoms of depression, includingheadaches …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 71–77 Read article
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Newborn Outcome of Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Mothers
Abstract: Objective: To assess the newborn outcome of pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) mothers. Methods: In this non-experimental design, 50 mothers with PIH and their newborns were selected for the study. Study was carried out for a period of one month. Results: Results of the study revealed that majority of newborns of mild PIH mothers (16) were having Apgar scores of 7–10 at 1 minute and at 5 minute after birth. Whereas in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Health Instruction Module (HIM) on Knowledge Regarding Varicose Vein and DVT and its Preventive Measures Among Laborers in Selected Small Scale Industries at Greater Noida
Abstract: Varicose veins square measure veins that became enlarged and tortuous. The term usually refers to theveins on the leg, though unhealthy veins will occur elsewhere. Veins have leaflet valves to stop bloodfrom flowing backwards (retrograde flow or reflux). Leg muscles pump the veins to come back bloodto the Heart (the calf muscle pump mechanism), against the results of gravity. When veins becomeunhealthy, the leaflets of the valves now not meet …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 6–22 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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Effect of Participatory Eye Care by Amelioration in Reducing Digital Eye Strain Among Computer Users in GNSU
Abstract: The prevalence of ocular complaints has grown along with the use of electronic devices in the twenty-first century of digital communication. Regular practice of eye exercise like integrated eye-neck exercises are found to be useful in relieving the eye discomfort and also improving the visual acuity. This study is to assess the effect of participatory eye care by amelioration in reducing digital eye strain among computer users in Gopal Narayan …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 39–57 Read article