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OCD in Ayurveda: Concept and Management
Abstract: Globally 1 to 3% population is affected by obsessive compulsive disorder. Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is a disorder of brain and behavior. It occurs equally in both sexes and causes severe anxiety in affected persons. It involves both, obsessions and compulsions. Once identified, the condition goes on across the life span, resulting in decreased productivity, as well as quality of life. OCD usually responds well to treatment with certain medications …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Regulatory Perspectives of Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani Formularies and Pharmacopoeias
Abstract: The Ayurvedic Formulary of India, Ayurvedic Pharmacopoeia of India, Siddha Formulary of India, Siddha Pharmacopoeia of India, National Formulary of Unani Medicine, Unani Pharmacopoeia of India are included in the Schedule I of the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 1940 and rules made thereunder and serve as a tool for regulatory compliance and standardization tool for the Ayurvedic, Siddha and Unani system of medicines respectively. The Pharmacopoeias of Ayurvedic, Siddha and …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 56–64 Read article
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Moyamoya Disease: A Cerebral Disorder of Children
Abstract: Moyamoya disease is an increasingly recognized arteriopathy associated with cerebral ischemia and has been associated with approximately 6% of childhood strokes. It is characterized by chronic progressive stenosis at the apices of the intracranial internal carotid arteries (ICA), including the proximal anterior cerebral arteries and middle cerebral arteries. Occurring in tandem with reduction in flow in the major vessels of the anterior circulation of the brain, there is compensatory development …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 58–63 Read article
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A Comparative Study to Assess the Knowledge Regarding Food Adulteration, its Detection and to Create Awareness among Homemakers Regarding Food Safety Standards in Selected Rural and Urban Community of Drug District, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Health is wealth; happiness lies in the health of man. Good health helps to develop charm, grace and happy mind. Florence Nightingale recognizes the radically changed outcomes by addressing clean water, nourishing food, light and fresh air. Good nutritive food plays very vital role in maintaining proper health and also helps in prevention and cure of diseases. All body functions like metabolic, hormonal, mental, physical or chemical cannot be performed …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 50–70 Read article
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Practices and Attitudes of Intensive Care Nurses towards Oral Care Which Plays a Key Role in Preventing Mechanical Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia
Abstract: The aim of this study was to determine the practices and attitudes of intensive care nurses towards oral care they performed in order to prevent Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP). The universe of the research consisted of nurses who worked in intensive care units of a university hospital in Turkey between December 2018 and March 2019. 137 nurses who voluntarily accepted to participate in the study constituted the sample of the research. …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 11–18 Read article
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Effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Programme on Knowledge and Attitude of Adolescent Girls Regarding Prevention of Sexual Abuse
Abstract: Introduction: Sexual violence against girls is a global human rights violation of vastproportion with severe health and social consequences. In this view, a pre experimental studywas conducted to assess the effectiveness of Assertiveness Training Programme (ATP) on theknowledge and attitude of adolescents regarding prevention of sexual abuse. The objectives ofthe study were to develop and assess the effectiveness of ATP in terms of gain in knowledgeand attitude for adolescent girls …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 57–61 Read article
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Updated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidelines for COVID-19 Patients
Abstract: AbstractCOVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2), has claimed many lives world over. Managing COVID-19 pandemic has become very challenging for the health care workers (HCW) due to the absence of definitive treatment for the disease. Around 5–6% of cases of COVID-19 become critically ill and require intensive monitoring, advanced life support, respiratory support and treatment modalities like ECMO and Plasma therapy, etc. Older people with comorbidities …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Effectiveness of Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge of Staff Nurses Regarding Post Coronary Angiography Care
Abstract: Coronary heart disease is the most common cause of death in India. It has quadrupled in the last 40 years and the World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that by 2020 close to 60% of cardiac patients worldwide will be Indian. Coronary angiography is currently regarded as the gold standard technique for evaluation of patients with suspected coronary heart disease and for defining coronary anatomy. Nurses are the key persons who …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Implementation of Concurrent Nursing Audit as a Method for Developing Quality Nursing Care
Abstract: Introduction: Audits are a method of evaluating the care process. It not only improves care qualitybut also helps nurses to acquire and use the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for creating ameaningful, productive, and satisfying working environment. A nursing audit is the process ofevaluating the quality of nursing care through the review of clinical records made by healthcareprofessionals. Objectives: (1) To measure the degree of quality of patient care against …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF STRESS AMONG THE STAFF NURSES OF GOVT.HOSPITAL FATEHABAD
Abstract: The word stress was originally used by Selye. It is defined as an adoptive, responsive to an external situation that results in physical, psychological and behavioral deviation for organizational participants. Stress is the most common condition experienced by workers which occurs when their conflicts between workplace, workload and the individual’s ability to cope with the situation (AGOLLA, 2008). Problem resulting from stress includes -Decline in physical and mental health, Feeling …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Siravyadha and Kokilakshadi Kshayama in Vaatarakta W.S.R to GOUT
Abstract: The life style in modern era is responsible for so many diseases. The vatarakta (gout) is one of them. Firstly, it occurs in hand and foot then spreads in whole body. Gout is a true crystal deposition disease. It can be defined as the pathological reaction of the joint or periarticular tissues to the presence of monosodium urate monohydrate (MSUM) crystals which preferentially deposit in peripheral connective tissues in and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Prevention of Lifestyle Disorder Hypertension through Ayurveda
Abstract: AbstractLifestyle disorders are generally complex to cure. Hypertension is one of the most common lifestyle disorders today. Due to unhealthy advance modernization people are leading to stressful lives. Lifestyle disorders definitely illuminate with the broader approach of Ayurveda. The Ayurvedic system understands the functioning of human body as a whole and any disease is concluding to be due to imbalance of Tridosha—Vata, Pitta and Kapha. The principals of Ayurveda are …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 25–27 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Presence of Shukra Dhatu in Both Sexes
Abstract: Ayurveda is the ‘Science of Life’ and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention of disease and treatment of disease. As per Ayurvedic Science, Sharir is made up of Dosha, Dhatu and Mala. A person is said to be healthy, when there is a balance state of Doshas, Agni, Dhatus and Malas. All the physiological processes in the body are well functioning and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Function of Ojas w.s.r. to Vyadhikshamatva and its Clinical Significance
Abstract: Ayurveda is the science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of healthy living being, i.e., prevention of disease and treatment of disease. To fulfill these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principle in reference of Sharir Rachna, Sharir kriya, Chikitsa, etc. Concept of oja and vyadhikshamatva explained in Ayurvedic texts is one among them. Though located in hrdaya, ojas pervades all over the body and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Aetiology-based Survey Study on Diabetes Mellitus Exploring Diet (Aahar) and Lifestyle (Vihaar) Patterns: An Ayurveda Prospective
Abstract: Introduction: With drastic changes in life-style, dietetic habits, increased industrialization, and pollution; global population of 21st century is being affected with various kinds of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs)/Life Style Diseases (LSDs), thereby posing a leading threat to human health. Among such NCDs, Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is an important entity and India leads the world with largest number of diabetics, earning the dubious distinction of the Diabetic Capital of the World. Nevertheless, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 8–21 Read article
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Randomized Comparative Clinical Study of Virechana Karma & Dhanyamla Sarvang Dhara in the Management of Sthaulya w. s. r. to Obesity
Abstract: Modernization, affluence, science, and technological development leads to still more sedentary lifestyles, which lead to many disorders in which obesity is considered as a multifactorial disease. The World Health Organization (WHO) recognized obesity as one of the most serious public health problems of the 21st century. Obesity can be defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health. Obesity is a physiological, psychological, and social disorder, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 40–49 Read article
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Management of Ardhavabhedaka (Migraine) with Nagara-Ksheera Nasya-Karma: A Case Report
Abstract: Ardhavabhedaka defined as ‘Ardha-Mastak-Vedana’, which is mentioned under the Shirorogas. It can be symptomatically correlated with migraine. Migraine is an episodic primary headache disorder. It is the sixth highest cause worldwide, of years lost due to disability (the Global Burden of Disease Study, 2013), with 11% of adults affected and more common in women usually by a factor of about 2:1 (WHO). Nasya Karma (Errhine therapy) is considered as the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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A Conceptual Study of Pitta Doshas w.s.r. Shamana Karma and Prakupita Karma
Abstract: Welcome to the world of Ayurveda, in the present era, everybody is looking towards Ayurveda for health care. Ayurveda is the science of life and its main aim is to maintain healthy status of living being and prevention and treatment of disease. To fulfil these purposes, Ayurveda has mentioned various fundamental principles in reference of sharir rachna, sharir kriya, chikitsa etc. These are the basic elementary tissues of the body …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 6–14 Read article
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Ayurvedic Intervention in Recurrent Abortions w.s.r. to Putraghni Yonivyapada
Abstract: To give birth is the most heartfelt initiation to spirituality a woman can experience. However sometimes due to various causes gestation is not continued till term which is very agonizing for a couple. Habitual Abortion (or recurrent abortion) refers to a history of repeated miscarriage, which is defined as three or more succeeding pregnancy losses before 20 weeks of pregnancy from the last menstrual period. Repeated miscarriage/Pregnancy loss is often …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 26–32 Read article
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Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy: An Ayurvedic Review and Treatment: A Case Study
Abstract: One of the most severe and potentially fatal conditions of the infant brain that can develop before or during delivery is HIE. Common definitions of HIE include HYPOXIC (insufficient oxygen), ISCHEMIC (insufficient blood flow), and ENCEPHALOPATHY (brain disease). It is a terrible disease that can leave children with severe neurologic deficits or even kill them. HIE happens when a baby's brain receives insufficient oxygen and blood (perinatal hypoxia), which results …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 03, 2022 · pp. 37–42 Read article