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Significant Prolongation of QTc-Interval in Overweight-Obese Hypertensive Patients Does Not Relate to the Obesity as a Risk Factor
Abstract: The duration of QT interval in the electrocardiograph record represents the ventricular repolarization. It is prolonged in women, ageing and using certain medications. In hypertensive patients, prolongation of QT interval is associated with cardiac risk factors and/or the complications of hypertension. This study aimed to measure the uncorrected (QT) and corrected (QTc) intervals using different formulas in overweight-obese patients with chronic hypertension. A total number of 25 healthy subjects and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Guidelines for Withdrawal of Anti-Epileptic Drugs in Seizure-Free Patients
Abstract: The ultimate goal of epilepsy treatment is to become seizure free and live a healthy life without the need to take antiepileptic drugs may cause several tricky and sometimes serious side-effects. There is no class I evidence that is based on randomized double-blind trials for withdrawal of antiepileptics in adults who become seizure-free while taking such drugs. Whether or not antiepileptic drugs should be withdrawn after a patient has been …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Therepi: A Replenishable Implanted Epicardial Reservoir
Abstract: The healthcare technology has been advancing at such a high pace which was not expected some years back. This paper is an attempt to introduce not so known, still existing and in-development phase, techniques which can revolutionize the healthcare industry in different domains. The recent technological development in coronary therapies have shown a great promise in restoring the abnormalities present in the heart after the patient experiences heart attack; certain …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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PR in Healthcare—A Tool to Ensure Market Visibility
Abstract: The purpose of this article was to highlight the importance of maintaining good public relation (PR) in a healthcare unit. The public has been broadly categorized into two categories—External as well as Internal. Gone are the days when a healthcare unit was only considered at the time when a disease would arise. Fortis Hospital, Ludhiana has been chosen as the area of study so that the efforts that an organization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Review on Corticosteroids: A Controversial Role in COVID-19
Abstract: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the known causative agent of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which emerged first in Wuhan Province of China has caused catastrophic health, social, and economic crisis worldwide. Several drug therapies were used with corticosteroids being one of them, believing to exert an effect in controlling the ARDS. Use of corticosteroids in patients with COVID-19 is common in clinical practice, but the efficacy and role …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Study on Neuralink Chip: Brain–Computer Interface
Abstract: Neuralink, established by Elon Musk in 2016, is a neurotechnology firm focused on creating advanced brain-machine interfaces (BMIs) with enhanced data transfer capabilities. These interfaces aim to enable individuals to communicate more effectively and gain a deeper understanding of interactions with computers and other devices. One of the company's best experiences is the development of a new implantable device called the Neuralink chip. The Neuralink chip is a small device …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Speaker Variations and Vocal Disguise
Abstract: The process of recognizing the speaker based on parameters like pitch, loudness and other acoustic attributes is called speaker recognition. Speaker recognition is considered to be challenging. The voice changing apps facilitating vocal disguise have further made this process even difficult. The voice changing apps can induce variations, some of these variations may be predominantly different, even though these apps can disguise a person’s voice, certain parameters may stay real …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 15–19 Read article
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Immunology as Applied to Farm Animal Welfare: General Principles and Interventions
Abstract: Animal welfare is a state of animal’s well-being as indicated by scientific evidence and preferably quantifiable read-out of its health, nourishment, behavior and living conditions. Farm animals are reared for food and other purposes in different production systems. Farm animal welfare, particularly in intensive production systems, is an emerging concern of society at large, consumers of farm animal-source food in particular. Changing climate and weather patterns, intensive crop-farming and high-density …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–13 Read article
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Epstein-Barr virus A Review
Abstract: The unravelling of the molecular pathogenesis of malignancy that had its beginnings in the last third of the twentieth century was, in many ways, sparked by the discovery of virus-associated tumors and oncogenic viruses. Epstein Barr virus (EBV) and other viruses that soon followed were not only exciting stories in themselves but provided models with starting points and outcomes, which, since they were specific, could be dissected and generalized. In …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 10–15 Read article
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Global Polio Eradication: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Poliomyelitis (polio) is a disease of public health importance that occurs mainly in children. In a small percent of infected children, the virus invades central nervous system that could result in paralysis. Now, the global eradication of polio is considered to be in the final stage. By 2002, three World Health Organization (WHO) regions (the Americas, Western Pacific and European regions) had been certified as polio-free. Since the start of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Women’s Experiences with Injectable Contraceptives (Depo Provera): A View from Vadodara, India
Abstract: Choice of contraceptive methods is a key element of family planning that benefits both women and providers. Offering a client choice can help increase contraceptive prevalence rates; so this study was conducted to explore users’ perspectives on Injectable Contraceptives (IC). This qualitative study employed semi structured in-depth interview technique. Sixty women, who had experience of using IC either at the time of study or in the past, were selected from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Efficacy of Apium graveolens (Bekh Karafs) in Hyperuricemia: A Randomized Single Blind Standard Control Study
Abstract: Hyperuricemia may induce certain complications like gouty arthritis, nephrolithiasis and uricacid nephropathy. Owing to its dreadful complications, the researchers of different system ofmedicine are concentrating themselves for the development of new drugs, which can loweruric acid level in blood. The main aim of the study was to assess the efficacy of Apiumgraveolens in lowering the serum uric acid level in blood. The present study was a singleblind, randomized standard control …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Relationship of Non-Barrier Contraception with Reproductive Tract Infections Among Ever Married Women of Reproductive Age in Rural Haryana: A Crosssectional Study
Abstract: Introduction: Reproductive tract infections (RTI) have been reported to have a prevalence rate between 19–71% in various parts of the country. Contraceptives have been used since decades and the use of contraceptives and its relation with RTI needs to be evaluated.Aim: To determine the relationship between RTI and contraception among females of reproductive age.Settings and Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted at a sub district level hospital in Haryana among …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Chronic Kidney Disease: An Overview
Abstract: The key purpose of this review article is to throw light on chronic kidney disease (CKD). Each day people are diagonised with CKD making the need of proper awareness regarding CKD, one of the top public health priorities. Taking this into consideration, the review article outlines some new insight on identification of CKD, classifying it into several stages based on glomerular filtration rate (GFR)/chronic renal failure (CRF) value to be …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 6–9 Read article
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Heart Rate and Serum Nitric Oxide Express Circahoralian Oscillation in Hypertensive Patients
Abstract: Cardiovascular cells possess circadian oscillators and certain cardiovascular diseases are attributed to disruption in cardiac circadian rhythm. This study is aimed to find the association between the serum level of nitrogen species and the electrocardiograph records taking in consideration the circahoralian oscillation in hypertensive patients. A total number of fifty hypertensive patients and twenty healthy subjects were admitted in this study. The anthropometric measurements and lipid profile were determined. Serum …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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Assessment of Mothers’ Knowledge Status and Impact of Clinical Pharmacist in Creating Awareness about Gastroenteritis Patient Education Programmes
Abstract: AbstractGastroenteritis results from the infection of the digestive or the gastrointestinal tract due to viruses or bacteria. It is characterised by the rapid onset of diarrhoea with or without vomiting which include nausea, fever, and abdominal pain. Diarrhoea usually causes frequent passage of unformed liquid stools. Aim and Objectives: To assess the mothers’ knowledge status and impact of clinical pharmacist in creating awareness about gastroenteritis and implementing patient education programmes. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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A Clinical Study based Observation on Prevalence of Altered Liver Enzymes among Patients of Hepatobiliary Diseases Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major health problem responsible for millions of deaths annually. As reported, more than 40 million deaths occur annually in South-East Asia Region due to hepatobiliary diseases. This study was conducted as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Unani formulation, from which the data on prevalence of altered liver enzymes among patients of hepatobiliary diseases in which the study participants were collected and compiled …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Protein Deficiency and Poisoning
Abstract: Proteins are the building blocks of enzymes, hormones and many other important compounds. So it is important to maintain its balance in the body. Excess or deficiency of protein may lead to certain diseases which are harmful for the human system. Diseases such as edema, fatty liver, increase in severity of infection, greater appetite, more risk for bone fracture, skin hair and nail problem, less muscle mass, nausea, headache, mood …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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When the Science Bridges the Efficacy and Safety: A Story of Psoronorm Cell Repair Oil
Abstract: Special cosmetic formulations are meant for certain unique benefits that are linked closely with therapeutic effect and hence such formulations require high level of safety considerations. The cosmetic formulations meant for Psoriasis type conditions need to be very safe as the skin of psoriatic patients is very sensitive. More over the Psoriasis is an auto immune disease and the products for these should not have the potential for irritancy. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 42–44 Read article
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Review on Histological and Functional Effect of Alcohol on Liver and Kidney
Abstract: Alcohol consumption represents the third largest risk factor for disease burden in most countries of the world. The purpose of this review is to give a comprehensive report of the existing data on the potential adverse effects of alcohol on liver and kidney toxicity. We used 82 different published materials for the compilation of this review article. The Google search engine was used for accessing published materials from databases like …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–62 Read article