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Microalbuminuria and Other Risk Factors in Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract: The objective of this paper was to study positivity of microalbuminuria and other risk factors in DM type II and their relation to DR.An analytic study was done among 300 selected cases of Type 2 DM in one year. The grading of the severity of DR was done using ETDRS protocol. Tests for hemoglobin, fasting blood sugars, micro-albuminuria, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile were done. 137 (45.67%) cases of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Onchocerciasis Prevention and Control in Becho Woreda, Illu Ababora, Oromia Regional State, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Onchocerciasis is a filarial disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by a black fly. Onchocerciasis is a killer of livestock and wild animals, so its prevention and control are helpful for health planners and health educators providing basic information to focus on its prevention and control. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of onchocerciasis prevention and control in Becho woreda, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Antibiotic Resistance Patterns of Helicobacter pylori in Africa
Abstract: To eradicate Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori), antibiotic therapy must be adapted to the local resistance patterns. However, the epidemiology of drug resistance pattern of H. pylori is poorly documented in Africa. Therefore, the present review is aimed to review the prevalence of antibiotic resistant H. pylori from previous studies in Africa. A computerized English language literature search of PubMed, MEDLINE and Google Scholar was performed in January 2016. Only 11 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 4–9 Read article
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A Prospective Study on Role of Doctor of Pharmacy/Clinical Pharmacist in Identification, Reporting and Minimization of Medication Errors in Drug Dispensary (Outpatient Unit) of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: The aim of present prospective study was to assess the role of clinical pharmacist/doctor of pharmacy in the identification, reporting and minimization of drug errors in dispensary department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, India. A prospective, observational, non-interventional study was conducted at the department of ESI Hospital, Bengaluru, for a period of six months from October 2018 to March 2019. All patient-related information was collected as per case record form. Among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 10–19 Read article
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Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Hemiplegia—An Observational Study
Abstract: Falij is the paralysis of longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head and face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It draws analogy with hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. Unani system of medicine asserts to possess treatment for motor recovery in Falije Nisfi. Almost all ancient Unani physicians have advocated Tanqia and Ta’deel as treatment of Falij caused …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Salivary gland tumors: a retrospective review of 75 cases
Abstract: The objective of this study was to review our recent experience with salivary gland tumors (SGTs). A total number of 75 charts of patients treated for SGTs at the department of otolaryngology-head and neck surgery, Pyongyang Medical College Hospital from January 2011 to December 2015 were retrospectively reviewed. In our series, the average age of patients with SGT was 40.5±12.2 and there was no sexual predilection. The parotid gland was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Continuous Thoracic Epidural Infusion: A Comparative Study of Fentanyl and Ropivacaine V/S Fentanyl and Bupivacaine in Upper Abdominal Surgery for Postoperative Analgesia
Abstract: To measure and compare the efficacy of analgesia with the both techniques with measurement of changes in hemodynamics, respiratory rate, and SPO2 with the two techniques and to compare their side effects and evaluate the patient’s satisfaction. The random selection of patients was allocated in two groups. Each group consist of 25ASA group I–II patients. Infusion was given at the rate of 0.1 ml/kg/h. Group RF: continuous thoracic epidural infusion …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Effect of Co-empowering Both Mother and Mother-in-Law on the Prenatal, Delivery, Postnatal Knowledge and Practices in the Far West Region of Nepal
Abstract: This study compares prenatal, delivery, and postnatal knowledge and practices of daughter-in-law/mother-in-law (DIL/MIL) pairs who participated in an intervention meeting with those DIL/MIL pairs compared to where only DIL participated in the Female Community Health Volunteer (FCHV) meeting in Kailali district, far-west region of Nepal. The intervention was a 1−2 h meeting before the delivery with the DIL/MIL and the FCHV. The topics covered during the meeting were based on …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Prevalence of Sexual Violence and Its Associated Factors Among Female Night Time Students of Junior And Secondary Schools in Mekelle City, Northern Ethiopia, 2013
Abstract: Sexual violence refers to any sexual act directed against a person’s sexuality by any person regardless of their relationship to the victim. Sexual violence is prevalent and is a major public health and human rights problem worldwide. The problem is not different from this in Ethiopia. However, lack of data has hindered full understanding and development of appropriate interventions. The objective of the study was to assess the prevalence of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 6–20 Read article
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Radiological and Clinical Aspects of Nasal Septal Deformities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients in Northern Indian Population
Abstract: The present paper aims to study the radiological and clinical aspects of septum deformities in chronic rhinosinusitis patients in Northern Indian Population. The classification of nasal septum deformities is another challenge in the management of septum deformities patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The present study shows that the septum deformities are very common in CRS patients. The Mladina classification is also discussed in the paper. Results show that types …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 60–64 Read article
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The Intelligibility in Context Scale in Tamil—Reliability and Validity Measures
Abstract: Objective: The Intelligibility in Context Scale (ICS) was originally developed by Sharynne McLeod, Linda J. Harrison and Jane McCormack in 2012. It is a 7 item parent-rated questionnaire designed to assess speech intelligibility in very young children using a quantitative score out of 5. It is intended to supplement other clinical measures of speech intelligibility in providing a comprehensive picture of the speech of children with several speech impairments (speech …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 16–21 Read article
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Coronary Risk Reduction Discharge Training Programme (CRR-DTP) on Selfcare Behaviour Among Patients with Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI): A Randomized Controlled Trial
Abstract: AbstractObjective: The study was conducted with an objective to assess the effectiveness of coronary risk reduction discharge training programme (CRR-DTP) on self-care behaviour among patients with percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). Methods: A randomized control trial was conducted in Jan 2017 in HDHI, Ludhiana. 60 patients were selected on the basis of convenience sampling technique and randomly allocated to experimental (30) and control group (30). Coronary risk reduction discharge training programme …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 41–49 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
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Assess the Physical, Social, and Psychological Impact of Corona Viral Infectious Spread Among the General Public
Abstract: AbstractCorona, the infectious viral spread has brought many changes in our life. The physical, social and psychological impact due to long lockdown. Most of the time depression, isolation, and experiencing loneliness worsen mental health as well as physical health. The study aims to assess the physical, social and psychosocial impact of corona viral spread among the general public. The descriptive survey design and non probability purposive sampling technique was adopted. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 14–22 Read article
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Activity Quantification of Lu-177 SPECT/CT Imaging for Calibration Factor Analysis in Clinical Radionuclide Dosimetry
Abstract: Purpose: To evaluate the calibration factor (CF) at three-time points with the same protocol & acquisition parameters for the images of Lu-177 activity, scanned by two different SPECT/CTs (GE & MEDISO) using a cylindrical Jaszczak phantom with cold inserts, filled with uniform activity in water and to analyze the changes in the calibration factor data with time. The purpose of the study is to quantitatively analyze the first step (calibration …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 9–22 Read article
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Lower Extremity Dysfunction in Recreational Footballers: A Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the lower extremity dysfunction in male recreational football players. A cross-sectional survey was carried out on 100 recreational football male players using lower extremity functional scale questionnaire including males and females in the age group 17– 25 years. Football players are most frequently impacted by 37% of them having trouble making abrupt turns while sprinting, 26% having trouble running on uneven …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Identification of ESBL producing Escherichia coli from Urine Samples at Tertiary Care Hospital in Jhalawar
Abstract: Introduction: Antibiotic resistance (ABR) is a serious worldwide threat to public health due to the emergence of multidrug resistant bacteria and is considered as a great problem in the treatment of bacterial infections both in hospital as well as community settings. Extended Spectrum Beta-Lactamase (ESBL) producing strains have emerged as a significant challenge to counter with present antibiotics. Aims: Our study was aimed to know the prevalence of ESBL producing …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 38–45 Read article
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Isolation and Identification of Bacteria Causing Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media and Its Antibiogram
Abstract: Background: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is defined as chronic inflammation of middle ear and mastoid cavity, which presents with recurrent ear discharge or otorrhoea through a tympanic perforation. According to WHO, the prevalence of CSOM in India is more than 4% and it falls among those countries where urgent attention is needed. It can be caused by various bacteria, fungus and viruses. Bacterial origin of CSOM is more common …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Fungicides demonstration to manage wheat yellow rust (Puccinia striiformis) and fusarium head blight (Fusarium graminearum Schwabe) diseases in Semen Ari woreda, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: The experiment was conducted in Semen Ari district to demonstrate fungicides against wheat strip rust and fusarium head blight (FHB) diseases during 2018 and 2019Rex®Duo and Tilt (propiconazole) fungicides were applied to the variety Danda'a. There were three therapies employed, including no therapy. A single plot design contained all of the treatments. Fungicides showed greater efficiency against both illnesses than the unsprayed plot. In 2018, the percentage severity index for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Possible Risk Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Failure Among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Treatment Centers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The widespread failure of tuberculosis chemotherapy has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity associated with tuberculosis infection. This study was aimed at assessing the possible risk factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Kano State. Treatment outcomes of the 436 tuberculosis patients attending selected hospitals in 2018 were obtained using a retrospective study (review of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article