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Effectiveness of Video Assisted Teaching on Self Care Management among Patients with Diabetes mellitus
Abstract: There are 300 million patients diagnosed with diabetes worldwide. The unbelievable fact is that India is making the world diabetes capital; every sixth diabetic in the world is Indian. Self-care management is that where the individuals initiate and perform on behalf of themselves in maintaining life, health and well-being. Self-care in diabetes is crucial. It has been claimed that as much as 98% of diabetes care is self-care. So, the …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 43–47 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Self-instructional Module regarding Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder among Primary School Teachers at Selected Schools in Amritsar
Abstract: The global burden of disease indicates that by the year 2020, childhood neuropsychiatric disorders will increase by more than 50% internationally to become one of the five most common causes of morbidity and disability among children. An exploratory study on adult attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in India revealed that children who are diagnosed with ADHD grow up and become an adult patient of ADHD. Identifying them early and treating …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Knowledge among School Teachers on Well-balanced Diet in High School Children at Selected Schools in Bangalore, Karnataka
Abstract: Nutrition is a complex problem influenced by many factors, among other inadequacies of dietary intake and infection. To overcome the problem, in early 1950’s, a slogan named for 4-healthy-5-perfect was introduced to guide people to consumed foods to achieve a better nutritional and health status. As the slogan was considered not providing enough information on the quantity and the balance in relation to health and biological condition, a new guideline …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 61–65 Read article
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Investigating Curcumin Phytocompounds as Prospective Parkinson's Disease Therapeutic Agents: A Computational Method that Targets LRRK2 Protein
Abstract: Objective: Parkinson’s Disease is the second stage predominant neurodegenerative illness. Primary aetiology is still unknown. One of the biggest battlegrounds in modern medicine is discovering the cause of Parkinson’s disease (PD), as well as the hunt for palliative treatments and, if feasible, a cure. The objective of this work is to identify the phytocompounds from curcumin (curcuma longa) for the treatment of PD. Curcumin, a well-researched phytochemical, has been suggested …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 55–67 Read article
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Internal Resorption in the Dentin-Pulpal Complex: An Etiological Link to the Metabolic Acidosis of Diabetes
Abstract: The etiology of internal resorption is not by bacteria or caries but most likely initiated from chronic pulpal inflammation (i.e., chronic pulpitis) following intrusive injury to the dental pulp by one or more of the following means: (1) Traumatic injury (i.e., the most likely etiology) which often involves the oral cavity and teeth. (2) Chemical injury may be by elevated dose fluoride use or from caustic products used in bleaching. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Malocclusions and Associated Factors among Children with Neuropsychological, Sensory and Physical Disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Abstract: Background: Malocclusions have negative impacts on oral health of children with disabilities. Knowledge on factors associated with malocclusions may help planning preventive measures, necessary for disabled children. The study objective was therefore to determine the prevalence of malocclusions and their associated factors among children with disabilities in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.Methods: It was a cross-sectional survey that involved 384 children with neuropsychological, sensory and physical disabilities in Dar es Salaam, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 17–26 Read article
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Bone in Periodontal Health and Diseases: A Scoping Review
Abstract: Bone resorption is a basic physiologic process and central to the understanding of many key pathologies. Alveolar bone destruction is a hallmark of periodontal disease progression and its prevention is a key clinical challenge in treatment of periodontal disease. Bone loss is mediated by the host immune and inflammatory response to the microbial challenge. As individuals are not equally susceptible to the destructive effects of periodontal infections therefore, it is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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The Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Programme on Role of Iodine in Prevention of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Women in Selected Urban Areas of Tirupati
Abstract: Background of the Study: Iodine deficiency disorders are emerging as a public health problem, especially in pregnant and breastfeeding women, in whom it can cause brain damage in the developing fetus or infant. Iodine deficiency gives rise to goiter (so called endemic goiter) in adults as well as cretinism in children, which results in developmental delay and other health problems. According to WHO, nearly 2 billion individuals had insufficient iodine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 29–38 Read article
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Issues of Indian Rural Women with Disability in Assessing Health Care Services: Social Work Perspective
Abstract: This study focuses on rural women with disability, who are facing issues in the society with reference to education, health, livelihood, social inclusion and empowerment. The study was conducted in drought prone area were the above problems become multiple, Ashirwad Trust for the disabled provides CBR (Community-based rehabilitation) training to disabled person. WHO CBR (Community-based rehabilitation) matrix was modified for assessing education, health, livelihood, social inclusion and empowerment of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 53s–56s Read article
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Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in Cricketer
Abstract: The study's goal was to determine the prevalence of musculoskeletal diseases in joints and the joints in human body that are most commonly involved in recreational cricket players. Methodology: With the help of a modified Nordic Musculoskeletal Questionnaire the musculoskeletal disorders in 100 recreational cricket players, encompassing both men and women in the 18–26 age range, was conducted. Result. Prevalence of Musculoskeletal Disorders in recreational cricket players during last 12 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4-Down Regulates TLR4 Mediated Inflammatory Responses in Sucrose Induced Diabetic Rats: A Novel Therapeutic Approach
Abstract: High sucrose diet (HSD) is known to induce type 2 diabetes. Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4 was constructed to express the InuJ gene under the xylose promoter resulting in the secretion of inulosucrase enzyme in gastrointestinal tract which polymerizes the fructose moiety of sucrose to inulin type fructans. L. helveticus (pSLP-InuJ-Vhb) transformant (LHI) was intragastrically administered to rats fed with HSD diet. The composition of fecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–65 Read article
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Potential Etiologic Link and Association between Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis and Crohn’s Disease in Humans
Abstract: Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis, the cause of incurable, chronic enteritis called as Johne’s disease or paratuberculosis in animals, has also been associated with Crohn’s disease in human beings. Scientific opinion is divided on the possible role of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis in the etiopathogenesis of Crohn’s disease. Though etiology of Crohn’s disease is still unclear, however, in addition to genetic and environmental factors, microorganisms have been considered as potential agents. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 13–26 Read article
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Cryptosporidium parvum Mediated Diarrhea in Immunocompromised Patients
Abstract: Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the important diarrheal agents, especially in malnourished children and immunocompromised patients. Of the many species, Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis are the two major species that cause water borne outbreaks. The geographic difference in the distribution of parasite has been attributed to sources and its mode of transmission. The parasite is able to survive in the environment for long time and is resistant to many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Nt-Probnp and Nitrogen Species Measurement As Useful Biomarkers for Detection of Asymptomatic Heart Failure in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes
Abstract: Insidious heart failure is associated or complicated hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, chronic lung disease, atrial fibrillation, renal failure, depression, and anemia. High plasma NT-proBNP level found to be a predictive value in detecting latent left ventricular diastolic dysfunction. The aim of the study is to detect asymptomatic heart failure in outpatient type 2 diabetic patients using plasma NT-proBNP as a diagnostic biomarker of heart failure and nitrogen species as …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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FACTORS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Abstract: AbstractDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. Diabetes mellitus is also known as prameha or madhumeha. It is most commonly found in many economically developing and newly industrialized countries. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects the body’s ability to make or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps transport glucose (blood sugar) from the bloodstream into the cells …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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Prevalence and Associated Factors of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in School Age Children in Mekelle, Tigray, North Ethiopia, 2017
Abstract: Introduction: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder is a neuron developmental disorder. African children are affected with this disorder which rates from 5.4 to 8.7%. This study aimed to assess the prevalence of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder and its associated factors among school age children at Mekelle city, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2016/17. Method: Cross-sectional survey among 541 children at randomly selected institution was conducted between December 2016 and May 2017. Data were collected using structured …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–34 Read article
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Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activity of Some Medicinal Plants against Most Prevalent Diabetic Wound Pathogens
Abstract: The present research work attempts to evaluate antimicrobial activity of 90% ethanolic extracts of three traditional medicinal plants viz. Terminalia bellirica, Terminalia chebula, Pyhllanthus emblica. Since ethanol is the best solvent for dissolving antimicrobial compound present as active phytoconstituents in plants, these plants were extracted with ethanol. Each extract was tested for its antimicrobial activity against three most prevalent pathogenic microorganism associated with diabetic wounds, viz. Staphylococcus aureus (MTCC3160), Pseudomonas …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Prevalence of the Musculoskeletal Disorders among School Teachers
Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal disorders represent one of the most common occupational health problems in working population. According to pain location, these disorders are put into different categories. One is upper limb disorders which include disorders from fingers to shoulder or neck. Another category is lower limb disorder which includes disorders from hip to toes. Objective: This study helps to provide a base line to find the prevalence of the musculoskeletal disorders …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Stem Cell Therapy for Parkinson's Disease: Past, Present and Future
Abstract: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is one of the most common chronic progressive nervous system disorders of aging. Cell degeneration and death of dopamine neurons (DA neurons) in the substantial nigra, is the underlying feature of PD. Genetic studies showed much about the physiological processes associated with this disease. Replacing the cells lost by injury or disease has become a central idea aiming at the development of novel therapy for neurodegenerative diseases. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Knowledge and perspectives about Communication Disorder in Under-graduate and Post Graduate students of Allied Professions: An Online Survey
Abstract: Communication disorders refer to range of disorders affecting hearing, language and speech. It can affect individuals of all ages ranging from children to geriatric population. Thus, a speech language pathologist and audiologist work with a wide variety of clinical population. Huge number of SLP’s and Audiologists work in hospitals in a multi-specialty setup. This rises the need to sensitize inter professionals about communication disorders. The current study was carried with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 27–32 Read article