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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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The Impact of Knowledge on Food Hygiene Practices Among Food Handlers in a Tertiary Hospital in Nigeria
Abstract: AbstractIn macro-scale cooking, the food is made by many people, thus intensifying the odds contamination of food due to improper handling. Intentional or accidental contamination of food in the course of largescale production can put at risk the health of consumers, and this has a costly consequence on a country. The purpose of this study was to assess knowledge about food safety, attitudes and practices among food handlers in tertiary …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Antibacterial Potentiality of SourSop Leaf and Fruit Extract: A Review
Abstract: SourSop is scientifically known as Annona muricata Linnaeus, which is a highly potent plant with a wide range of activities especially against cancer. The plant has many health benefits and all its parts have been utilized for treating various diseases. It is also used popularly to make various food items like ice creams and beverages. Lately, it has been explored for its antibacterial and anticancer properties by researchers worldwide. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 59–64 Read article
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Anti-Diarrhoeal Effects of Probiotics on Children
Abstract: Diarrhoeal disease is one of the major problems among under-five year children in Bangladesh. Probiotics have been suggested to be used in acute diarrhoea. Several different probiotics are commercially available in our country. The objective of this experimental study was to assess the effects of probiotics among under-five year children suffering from diarrhoea. This study was conducted using probiotics with oral rehydration solution (ORS) and ORS only which were given …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 15–21 Read article
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CHARACTERIZATION, VIRULENCE TESTING AND ANTIFUNGAL SUSCEPTIBILITY PATTERN OF VARIOUS CANDIDA SPECIES AT TERTIARY CARE CENTRE, AMRITSAR
Abstract: IntroductionSerious fungal infections particularly Candida infection have increased in recent years as a consequence of increased immunosuppression associated with HIV infection, organ and tissue transplant and aggressive treatment for malignancies and autoimmune diseases. Present study was conducted to Characterize various Candida species isolated from various clinical samples, their virulence testing by biofilm production and antifungal susceptibility pattern.Settings and Design:A prospective observational study was conducted from September 2014 to June 2016 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Seroprevalence of Dengue Viral Infection in Patients Attending To a Tertiary Care Hospital in Kota, South–East Rajasthan, India
Abstract: Background: Dengue virus (DENV) is the most important cause of mosquito-borne viral disease in humans world-wide. Dengue fever is caused by four serotypes of dengue virus (DENV)-DENV1, DENV2, DENV3 and DENV4 .Infections is transmitted mainly by Aedes aegypti. In India, a dengue virus infection has been frequently encountered in epidemic proportions in several states. Objectives: This study was conducted to report the seroprevalence of Dengue virus infection in South-East Rajasthan. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 Read article
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Prevalence of Bacterial Colonisation in Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis: Experience from a Tertiary Care Centre
Abstract: Routine surveillance of patients on hemodialysis is necessary to prevent and control skin colonization and staphylococcal infections. To assess the prevalence of bacterial colonization on various skin sites in patients undergoing hemodialysis. A cross-sectional study was conducted on adult patients at a tertiary care center of North India. Study was conducted from July 2016 to September 2016 on adult patients with newly diagnosed end stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Prevalence of Adverse Drug Reactions and Risk Factors Associated with first Line Anti- Tuberculosis Drugs
Abstract: Background: The recommended first line treatment of active tuberculosis (TB) consists of rifampicin (R), isoniazid (H), ethambutol (E) and pyrazinamide (Z). The regimen is highly effective in treating active TB however it is associated with various adverse drug reactions (ADRs) posing undeniable challenges to therapy success. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of ADRs and risk factors associated with first-line anti-tuberculosis medications. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 9–16 Read article
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Retrieval of nouns and verbs in Persons with Aphasia
Abstract: A grammatically correct sentence is comprised of two parts, a subject (noun or pronoun) and a predicate (verb). The noun represents the names of a particular person, place or thing. The verb, on the other hand, represents actions, states, processes or relations. Nouns and verbs, differ in the linguistic dimensions, such as word frequency, imageabilty, and lexical semantic variables. These varying dimensions have been explored in individuals with Aphasia and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 24–28 Read article
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Level of Stress and Associated Factors among Nursing Students
Abstract: Stress has been identified as a 20th century disorder and has been viewed as a dynamic transaction between individuals and their environment. A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at a nursing college of a North Indian city to assess the level of stress and factors associated with stress among nursing students. The data was collected by using perceived stress scale and self-structured checklist on the stress factors for assessing the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Comparative Effectiveness of Surgical and Nonsurgical Management for Patients with Single Level Lumbar Disc Herniation in terms of Symptom Severity and Quality of Life
Abstract: Background: Sciatica is one of the most severe forms of low back pain, with a lifetime prevalence of approximately 30 percent. Aim: To assess the short-term and long-term efficacy of surgical and conservative care in the incidence of sciatic symptoms and quality of life in standard clinical settings among patients with lumbar disc herniation. Material and Method: It was a retrospective study conducted at the Medical Trust Hospital, Kochi, India. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Automated Control System by the Oncological Process
Abstract: The use of automated control system by oncological process in the clinical practice is necessary today for the effective treatment of oncological patients. The conducted investigations showed that the use of a computer for mathematical analysis of clinical material is not only highly effective, but also permits to obtain the results that cannot be reached, using other approaches. The paper presents the original developed automated control system by oncological process …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Use of Computer Optimal Interpolation for Prognosis of Metastases Appearance Timing and Estimation of the Results of Treatment of Malignant New Formations
Abstract: The prognosis of metastases appearance timing and estimation of the results of treatment of the malignant new formations is a very important and vital problem of clinical oncology. Improvement of the existing methods of estimation of metastases appearance timing and of the results of malignant new formations treatment is important for development of new methods of metastases prevention and for the effective estimation of the results of treatment. In this …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Comparison of Temporalis Fasia and Cartilage Graft in Tympanoplasty Type 1: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract: To compare the clinical and audiological outcomes of the type 1 tympanoplasty performed with either tragal composite island graft or temporalis fascia graft, in patients with chronic otitis media. Pateints with chronic otitis media with medium and large central perforation, dry ear at least for one month, intact ossicular chain were included in randomized clinical trial. Out of 40 subjects, 20 cases were repaired with tragal composite island graft and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Chewing Gum on the Bowel Motility among the Patients after Abdominal Surgery in Selected Hospital of New Delhi
Abstract: A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of chewing gum on the bowel motility was conducted on the patients after abdominal surgery in selected hospital of New Delhi. The objectives of the study were to (i) To assess the bowel motility of patients after abdominal surgery in the experimental and control group (ii) To compare the bowel motility of patients after abdominal surgery in the experimental and control group …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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PATTERN AND INCIDENCE OF HERNIA IN ESI HOSPITAL – A PROSPECTIVE CLINICAL STUDY.
Abstract: Background: A hernia occurs when a weakness or a pre-existing opening in muscle orconnective tissue allows an organ other tissue to push through the barrier. According to thesurgical history, the treatment for Hernia has been evolved through distinct stages over theyears.Objective: To know the incidence of hernia, symptoms, duration, risk factors, different typesof hernia and post operative complications.Methodology: This is a prospective observational study was conducted for 6 months takingabout …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 17–24 Read article
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A Research Project on Identification and Reporting of Adverse Drug Reactions in General Medicine Ward of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The study aims at identifying and reporting the adverse drug reactions (ADRs) in general medicine ward of an ESI hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India. Objective: Prescription study, analysis and prevention of medication-related problems (ADRs), identifying and minimizing medication-related problems, improving patient safety initiatives, improving the patient health-related outcomes, reducing work burden of physicians, and providing better therapy to large number of patients. Methodology: Study Design: It was a prospective and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Levels of Environmental Pollutants and Urinary 1-Hydroxypyrene among Foundry Workers
Abstract: Environmental and biological monitoring was conducted to measure the Total Suspended Particulate Matter (TSPM), SO2,NOx and 1-OHP among foundry workers. Among the various sampling locations melting (2466 μg/m3) and fettling (2951 μg/m3) recorded higher concentration of TSPM. The concentration of NOx and SO2 ranged between 288– 352 μg/m3 and 3.11-10.97μg/m3,respectively. Among the various heavy metals analysed, the concentration of zinc and nickel was the maximum. Although the environmental monitoring study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Statistical Study on Self-Medication and Drug use Pattern in Urban and Rural Areas of Nashik, Maharashtra
Abstract: Self-medication methodology involves taking medications without a doctor's supervision or on their basis or others advice. Self-medication and the use of over-the-counter medications are serious public health concerns worldwide. The study aimed to evaluate self-medication and drug use patterns among urban and rural populations based on their knowledge in Nashik. A descriptive cross-sectional and questionnaire-based study with the prevalence of self-medication and drug use patterns was conducted among 500 people …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–40 Read article
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Health Status of Children Under Five Years of Age in Context to Personal Hygiene, Immunization Status, And Vitamin Deficiency Diseases: A Review
Abstract: In 2013, an estimated 6.3 million live born children worldwide died before the age of 5 years. In 2015, the under-five mortality rate in low-income countries was 76 deaths per 1000 live births. The importance of under nutrition as an underlying cause of child deaths associated with infectious diseases, and the effects of multiple concurrent illnesses have been emphasized in many studies across the world particularly in the developing countries. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article