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ASSESSMENT OF DEMOGRAPHIC ATTRIBUTES AND HEALTH PROFILE OF SCHEDULE CASTES OF 5 VILLAGES OF ALIGARH DISTRICT, UTTAR PRADESH, INDIA
Abstract: Demography is the scientific study of human populations. It takes into account the quantitative aspects of their general characteristics. In this paper health profile and different attributes of demography like age, gender, caste, marital status, educational status, temperament and occupation etc. of Scheduled caste people of 5 villages of Aligarh district were assessed and documented. A pretested, predesigned questionnaire containing the demographic attributes was filled by researchers by face to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Asymptomatic Malaria—A Missed Opportunity in the Planned 2030 Malaria Elimination Programme in Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Malaria intervention in Ethiopia has been strengthened significantly in the past decade with significant reduction in incidence and prevalence. However, continuous surveillance on malaria disease incidence was suggested for effective control and elimination. In difference to this suggestion, malaria elimination programme in the country is missing asymptomatic malaria as a prime target. Thus, the aim of this study was to determine prevalence of asymptomatic malaria and associated factors in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 4–9 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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Measles Eradication by Vaccination: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Measles is one of the vaccine preventable viral diseases that mainly occur in children. The disease was targeted for elimination by a vaccination program that was initiated three decades back. The measles death rate decreased by 74% from the year 2000 to 2010. This was short of targeted 90% mainly because of low vaccine coverage in some countries. Although, there is marked reduction in measles morbidity and mortality, still it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Study of Death Due to Poisoning in Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Suicide is a complex phenomenon. Depression, psychological stress and schizophrenic depression were the factors that influence suicide. Suicide is one of the major burdens nowadays. Fifteen suicides took place every one hour during the year 2014. Poisoning is the second most common method of suicide adopted for suicide after hanging. In this study, all the cases of suspected poisoning brought for autopsy in the department of forensic medicine, Fakhruddin Ali …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Development of Zinc Gluconate Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet for Immunity Improvement and Management of Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19)
Abstract: The global pandemic of coronavirus disease- 2019 (COVID-19) continues to pose a threat to people, societies, and economic and healthcare systems. COVID-19s progression and lethality are determine by the host immune system, as is the case with many other diseases. revolutionary idea that has been used to treat other diseases is the control of inflammatory response and cytokine production based on immunonutrition. Some COVID-19 clinical trials are now using zinc, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 4–11 Read article
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Update on Epidemiology, Virion Structure, Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Treatment of COVID-19 with Future Perspectives: A Narrative Review
Abstract: COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a pandemic contagion, leading to the death of many more people globally. In simpler terms, COVID-19 is a very contagious illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2. The main aim of the present paper was to give an update about the incidence, mode of spread, viral multiplication, treatments available, complications with future expectations. The virus's ability to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 32–47 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Environmental and Clinical Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria Isolates from Copper Mines and Miners in Zambia
Abstract: Background: The active and ex-miners have high risk factors for Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) disease due to the high burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, tuberculosis and silicosis through extensive use of aerosolised water for dust control in the mining environment. The study aimed at the isolation and characterization of nontuberculous mycobacteria from the miners and ex-miners in Zambia. Methods: Sputum samples were collected from 85 miners and ex-miners132 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–39 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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Risk of Diabetes in the Indian Population: A Study Using Indian Diabetes Risk Score and Random Blood Glucose Level.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Because of increasing burden of the diabetes effort was attempted for early diagnosis of diabetes by means of screening with the objectives to find out the prevalence and the risk of diabetes mellitus among individuals attending a Diabetes awareness and health camp by using Indian diabetes risk score and Random Blood Glucose level.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Diabetic awareness and health check up camp organized on 28th October 2016, at the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Knowledge of Mothers about the Risk of Domestic Accident among Toddlers: Effectiveness of Strategy for Teaching about Home Safety
Abstract: Introduction: Accident is the single-most health problem and biggest cause of death after the age of one year. Injuries are most common among 1–3 year of age group which leads to death of children. The leading causes of injury are burn, chocking, ingestion, falls etc. Supervision and awareness are necessary for the child to prevent home accident. Aims: To assess the knowledge and to find out the effectiveness of teaching …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Research Study and Report on Clinical Pharmacy Services Provided by Doctor of Pharmacy during their Clerkship and Internship Postings to a Tertiary care teaching Hospital.
Abstract: Clinical pharmacy is defined as the area of pharmacy concerned with the science and practice of rational medication use. Aim: The study aims at implementing clinical pharmacy services by Doctor of Pharmacy during clerkship and internship postings to patients at different wards of Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences. Objective: Prescription study and analysis and preventing the medication related problems adverse drug reactions drug interactions, over dose), performing drug utilization …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Role of Prokinetics Along with PPIS
Abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often confused with functional dyspepsia as dyspepsia symptom commonly coexist with heartburn and some patients with functional dyspepsia respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. Up to 25–50% of patients with functional dyspepsia defined according to Rome III criteria can have abnormal esophageal acid exposure. Functional dyspepsia presents of one or more of the following symptoms: Postprandial fullness, early satiation, epigastric pain or burning, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Experimental Study on the Effect of Combination of Two Ginseng-Containing Prescriptions of Koryo Herbal Medicines and Fluconazole in Systemic Candidiasis Mouse Model
Abstract: We evaluated the efficacy of two Ginseng-containing prescriptions of Koryo herbal medicines combined with fluconazole (FLC) against systemic candidiasis, using experimental mouse model. The results showed that combined with FLC, treatment of mice with Sa-Gun-Za-Tang or Sip-Zon-Dae-Bo-Tang significantly increased the survival rates and decreased the number of viable Candida albicans cells in the kidneys compared with treating animals with FLC alone(P<0.01 for both comparisons). Compared with untreated controls, treatment of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–28 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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Management of Diabetes Mellitus—A General Review
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus poses a big economic burden with regards to health system costs, indirect costs arising from losses occasioned by patient disability and premature mortality, time spent by family members accompanying patients when seeking care, and intangible costs in terms of psychological pain to the family and loved ones. Lifestyle management is apparently the cornerstone of management of diabetes mellitus and it is as important as medication. Hence, this article …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 29–33 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
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Medicinal Plants with Potent Antidiabetic and Wound Healing Activity: A Review
Abstract: Wound healing is impaired in diabetic patient with infection or hyperglycemia, and because of the increasing incidence of diabetes worldwide wound healing occupies an important and developing fields of research in modern biomedical sciences. As such process of wound healing is highly complicated and becomes more complex when associated with a condition like diabetes which itself is a substantial socioeconomic and quite serious life burden. As a consequence of its …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 21–36 Read article
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Randomized Clinical Study on Dissolution of Urinary Catheters and Stents Encrustation by an Ayurvedic Compound
Abstract: Encrustation, a crust or hard coating on the surface of urinary catheter and stents, is developed due to the formation of biofilm. Encrustation causes blockage of urinary catheter and leads to reflux of urine, increases renal pressure and ultimately damages renal parenchyma tissues. Present clinical study was designed to evaluate the dissolution activity of an Ayurvedic compound on catheter and stent encrustation and to study the changes seen in serum …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 12–24 Read article