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Evaluate the effect of knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy on home care of tracheostomy among caregivers of clients attending head & neck cancer opd at TMH with a view to develop pictographic pamphlet
Abstract: Statement of problem: Evaluate the effect of knowledge, skills, and self-efficacy on home care of tracheostomy among caregivers of clients attending head & neck cancer OPD at TMH with a view to develop pictographic pamphlet. The research approach used in this study was a survey approach and the design was descriptive one group pre-test post-test design. Samples were caregiver of patients with tracheostomy attending the head and neck OPD and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–15 Read article
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Knowledge Regarding Birth Control Measure Among Rural and Urban Adolescent Girl: Comparative Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Adolescent age group of 10–24 year is the beautiful time in which pubertal changes take place. Changes related to high risk sexual behavior and sexual feeling in particular age group need to focus towards the knowledge about contraceptive methods. Objective: To identify and compare the knowledge and attitude of adolescent girls on different birth control devices in rural and urban areas of Ambala, India. Study Design and Setting: The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 10–17 Read article
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Respiratory Tract Infection: A Focus on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Abstract: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the most important public health problems in developing countries. Respiratory infections that occur in upper respiratory tract are seen with great frequency in both children and adults. RTIs are common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, earache, and otitis media. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are general illnesses that are often treated with antibiotics even though bacteria cause only 25% of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–35 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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Mucormycosis: An Emerging Challenge among COVID-19 Patients
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a rare angio-invasive opportunistic fungal infection that has become an emerging challenge among COVID-19 patients. The higher incidence of mucormycosis among COVID-19 patients has been attributed to hypoxia, pre-existing or steroid induced diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, increased ferritin levels, and SARS-CoV-2 or steroid mediated immunosuppression. Other contributing factors include prolonged hospitalization with or without use of mechanical ventilators.The epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of this disease are still evolving. Once infected, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Treatment the pediatric rhinitis by CD(Cyclodextrin) garlic suspension
Abstract: Objective: The goal of this study was to identify the effectiveness of vasoconstriction, anti-inflammation and antibiosis of CD garlic powder and to apply this to the treatment of pediatric rhinitis. Materials and Methods: Experimental study objects: Materials: CD garlic powder: we used the CD garlic powder made at Pyongyang Taeun Pharmaceutical Factory. Strain: Escherichia coli O111(ATCC No.25922), Staphylococcus aureus 209-P(ATCC No.25923) purchased from National Microbiological Institute (Pyongyang, DPR Korea). Media: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Status of Caring, Respectful and Compassionate Health Care Practice in Tigray Regional State: Health Professionals’ Perspectives Mekelle, North Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Regardless of the efforts done to improve the health status of the society, globally including in Ethiopia much is required to do on the compassionate, respectful and caring aspects of the health care delivery system. Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the Practice and attitude of health care professionals regarding caring, respectful and compassionate health care in Tigray regional state. Methodology: Cross-sectional study design was employed, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Awareness and Use of Internet among Postgraduate Students of K.M. Shah Dental College and Hospital
Abstract: The internet conveys a broad scope of data assets and administrations for example, the interconnected hypertext reports and applications of the world wide web (www), the foundation to backing e-mail and the distributed systems for file sharing and telephony. In dental training, new teaching systems utilizing electronic media have been presented which incorporates both computer helped learning and tele-dentistry. At present the utilization of information and communication technology (ICT) in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 32–37 Read article
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An Overview on the Management cum Treatment of Nephropathy in Type-1 Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: The motive of this review is to keep updated with the medical nonfictions, the projected early natural arrangement of diabetic nephropathy, the theories behind the root of its pathogenesis pathophysiology, diagnosis and its supervision. Type 1 diabetes is an autoimmune disease characterized by advanced destruction of pancreatic beta cells by genetic and environmental factors which primes to an absolute necessity of insulin for survival and conservation of health; while Diabetic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 19–38 Read article
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Influence of Reptin on acute pancreatitis model of the rat
Abstract: Background and Aim: In acute pancreatitis, hyperproduction of inflammatory mediators, including inflammatory cytokines, exacerbation of tissue injury due to microcirculatory disturbances, secondary activation of inflammatory cells in distant organs, and the cascade are the pathogenic basis of pancreatitis severity. Therefore, inhibition of pancreatic enzyme activity, blocking production, and preventing the activation of inflammatory cells is a practical way to prevent the development of severe acute pancreatitis and multiorgan failure. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Detection of Hepatitis B Virus Coinfection among HIV Infected Patients in District Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Abstract: Aim: To screen for the coinfection of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. Methods: Hundred consecutive HIV infected patients were screened for HBV (HBsAg) using commercially available ELISA kit. Results: HBV coinfection was detected in 5/100 (5%) HIV infected patients. Male gender predominance was observed (80%), (four males and one female) and the median age was 37 years (95%CI ± 3.6) (range 20–55 years). Coinfection …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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Taxonomic Assessment of Thermostable Amylase Producer from the Unkeshwar Hot Spring, Nanded
Abstract: Total 42 thermophiles were isolated from the Unkeshwar hot spring of Maharashtra, India. Of these 23 thermostable amylase producers were identified as Bacillus alvei APP1, Bacillus brevis APP2, Bacillus sterothermophilus APP3, Bacillus subtilis APP4, Bacillus farraginis APP5, Bacillus firmus APP6, Bacillus licheniformis APP7, Bacillus megaterium APP8, Lysinibacillus sphaericus APP10, Paenibacillus alvei APP11, Bacillus simplex APP12, Staphylococcus cohnii APP15, Streptococcus thermophilus APP16, Bacillus cereus APP18, Bacillus atrophaeus APP19, Bacillus lentus APP24, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 113–126 Read article
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Blue Green Algal Species Isolated from the Paddy Field Soil of T. Athikarai, Sivagangai, Tamil Nadu
Abstract: Algae are photosynthetic organisms grouped under thallophytes of lower plants which grow well in water and on moisturized soil. There are different types of algae belong to different classes such as Chlorophyceae, Bacillariophyceae, Xanthophyceae, Phaeophyceae, Rhodophyceae and Cyanophyceae. Among these cyanophyceae members are more important in agriculture for enhancing the nitrogen assimilation in crop field. Since they are applied as a biofertilizer in such field. In the present study, soil …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Free Fatty Acids Modulate the Specific Activity and Expression of Alpha and Beta Subunits of Sodium Potassium ATPase of Cultured Rat Cortical Astrocytes.
Abstract: The fatty acid composition of the membrane plays an important role in the functioning of the membrane-bound enzyme Na+K+ATPase. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of the free fatty acids at various levels of unsaturation, namely, stearic acid, linoleic acid, arachidonic acid and docosahexaenoic acid, on the alpha and beta subunits of sodium potassium ATPase present on the primary cultures of rat astrocyte membrane. Membrane was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Effect of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) in Somatosensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) in Normal Adolescents
Abstract: tDCS is a noninvasive brain stimulation technique in which a mild electrical direct current is applied through the scalp to send electrical impulses to the brain to increase or decrease the excitability in the neurons. Weak transcranial direct current stimulation can induce long lasting changes in cortical excitability. The electrodiagnostic approaches like Motor Evoked Potentials (MEP), Somato Sensory Evoked Potential (SSEP) and electromyography are used to measure the effect of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Awareness and Practice of Folic Acid Intake for Neural Tube Defect Prevention at Antenatal Clinic in Rajamalwatta, Sri Lanka
Abstract: Neural Tube Defects (NTDs) are common cause of morbidity and mortality among infants and neonates. Squeal of severe NTDs lead to lifelong physical, social, emotional and financial difficulties. Annually worldwide an estimated 300,000 or more babies are born with NTDs. Fortunately; a large number of NTDs are preventable. Several studies have shown that periconceptional use of Folic Acid (FA) has an effective role in the prevention of NTDs. The objective …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–21 Read article
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Awareness of Voice Symptoms and Gender Predisposition in South Indian Carnatic Singers using The Singing Voice Handicap Index
Abstract: Abstract Purpose: Voice is crucial for communication and thereby the quality of life. This study was carried out with the objectives: a) to find out the differences among the physical, functional, and emotional domains of SVHI 10 and b) to check for gender predisposition, if any, in the estimated singing voice handicap symptoms. Method: 38 trained Carnatic classical singers (19 males and 19 females) from the South Indian states of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Schwannoma Neck: Systematic Approach to Management
Abstract: The head and neck region are the most common location for benign peripheral nerve tumors. Neurogenic tumors of the medial compartment arise from the lower cranial nerves or the sympathetic chain, and lateral compartment tumors arise from the cutaneous or muscular branches of the cervical or the brachial plexus. Schwannomas originate from the neuroectodermal sheath surrounding peripheral nerves. Schwannomas are usually solitary neoplasms. They are slow growing tumors that can …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Atypical Psychiatric Presentations of Autoimmune Encephalitis: A Case Series and Proposed Clinical Approach to Diagnosis
Abstract: Background: knowledge and detection of seronegative autoimmune encephalitis (AE) is growing rapidly, but typical psychiatric presentations risk misdiagnosis or delay in diagnosis with worse prognostic outcomes. Paraclinical markers are useful when positive, and integral to the current diagnostic framework yet have limited sensitivities leaving an unknown percentage of patients without diagnosis or treatment. Cases not meeting diagnostic criteria pose a particular clinical challenge regarding diagnosis and treatment decision making and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–37 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