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Pathogenesis, Immune Response and Vaccine Development in Amoebiasis
Abstract: Worldwide, approximately fifty million cases of invasive E histolytica disease occur each year and resulting in more than 100,000 deaths. It is the second leading cause of mortality due to a protozoan parasitic infection after malaria. Entamoeba histolytica infection is associated with considerable morbidity and mortality in the form of intestinal and extra-intestinal amoebiasis especially in developing countries. Recent molecular studies have conclusively proved that there are morphologically similar species …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Assessment of Hygienic Practice on Complementary Food among Mothers with 6–24 Months Age Living Young Children in Mohoni Town, North Eastern Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Timely introduction of appropriate complementary foods promotes good nutritional status and growth in infants and young children. Inadequate sanitary conditions and poor hygiene practices play major roles in the increased burden of communicable disease within developing countries. Inadequate food hygiene is considered to be one of the major contributors to diarrhea. The objective of this study was to assess awareness and hygienic practices on complementary food among mothers with 6–24 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Benefits of Breastfeeding for Infant and Mother and Case Study of HIV Mothers/Infants
Abstract: Breastfeeding is considered as the golden miracle for infants. Breastfeeding is the best source of nutrition for nearly all neonates and infant. The benefits of breastfeeding for the infant and lactating mother have shown very good results for both. Breast milk contains hormones, growth factors, cytokines, cells, probiotics etc. which gives very good physical health as well mental growth for infant. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends breastfeeding at least …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 12–17 Read article
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Glial Cells in Viral and Bacterial Infections
Abstract: The Central nervous system consists of neurons and glial cells. Neurons constitute about half the volume of the CNS and glial cells make up the rest. They are also known as supporting cells of the nervous system. The three types of CNS supporting cells are Astrocytes, Oligodendrocytes and microglia. The supporting cells of Peripheral Nervous System are known as Schwann cells. The main functions of glial cells are to surround …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Antiviral and Immunomodulatory Properties of Medicinal Mushrooms with Reference to Their Role in Treating COVID-19 Infections
Abstract: Emerging, respiratory coronavirus like severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), producing the disease COVID-19 has become the major cause of posing biological threat to mankind in today’s world. It is referred as typical pneumonia associated inflammatory infection of lungs with high morbidity and mortality rate in humans. The virus has affected more than 200 countries across the world leading to death of more that 32,000,00 people across the globe, as …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Study on Natural Defense System of the Body in Relation to Health and Longevity
Abstract: Health and longevity are a serious concern for human beings. During literature review it is observed that from ancient to present modern time day to day new research findings are coming related to the healthy longevity. Further many informations are available regarding the relations between nutrition, infections, exercise, pathogens, antioxidant and stresses with the health and longevity. No doubt these informations and research findings improve the health and also increases …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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A Pilot Loco-Regional Study over Relation of Serum Levels of Iron and Zinc in Pregnant Females of Uttarakhand, India
Abstract: Zinc has been established to be essential for humans and act as an electron acceptor contributing to catalytic activity in many important enzymes. Zinc also plays a very important role in pregnancy. There is very few data in India on serum levels of micronutrients in pregnant women specially Zinc and its relation with serum Iron (Fe) levels. We decided to carry out this pilot study in order to provide the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 4–11 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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Study of Haemoglobin Status in First and Second Year MBBS Students
Abstract: Anaemia is a major public health problem. Present study was conducted in 200 undergraduate medical students. Haemoglobin values obtained by Sahli’s method was analysed and students were grouped into anaemic and non-anaemic group. Further grading of anaemia was done as per the WHO criterion. Results were analysed by using SPSS software. Results showed that 27.5% of medical students were anaemic. Gender-wise distribution was 18.35% of males and 38.46% of females …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Basic of Natural Medicine for Common Public
Abstract: The Current modern world simplified the physical activities of the human population due to this maximum number of peoples suffering from many diseases so the prevention and curative processes are much important. Within this broad classification multiple Natural based medicines are available in the world like Naturopathy /Natural Medicine, Siddha, Ayurvedha, Unani, Electropathy and Homeopathy etc. Although nowadays its ideology and healing methods are quite heterogeneous and have spread too …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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An Epidemiological Study on Prevalence of Hypertension
Abstract: There is hidden epidemic of non-communicable diseases in rural India where communicable diseases are also a major problem, contrary to the perception of many health professionals and policy makers. Such problems come to light only when we look for them. Hypertension is the most prevalent of the non-communicable diseases (if one excludes anaemia and under nutrition). It is also one of the primary risk factors for stroke, ischemic heart disease …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Incidence of Community acquired MRSA in the nasal swabs of general population of Gulbarga region
Abstract: Background: Methicillin resistant S. aureus (MRSA) has emerged as a major pathogen in both community and hospital settings. Nasal carriage of S. aureus represents a major risk factor for the development of infection with this bacterium. Objective: The aim was to study community acquired MRSA incidence among nasal swabs of general population of Gulbarga. Methods: Nasal swabs from anterior nares were collected for the isolation of S. aureus from 224 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Microbial Contaminants in Commercial Beverages: Health Concerns and Suggestive Preservative Methods
Abstract: AbstractFruit juices are the important source of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, essential for the growth and development of every human. However, due to the presence of various nutritive components, it provides optimal conditions for the growth of food microorganisms. Various pathogenic and non-pathogenic bacteria, fungus, yeasts and parasites are found to be associated with fruit juices. Many of these microbes generally enters at the time of packaging and cause various …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Novel Plant Growth Promoting Rhizobacteria from Rhizospheres of Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera): 16S rRNA Typing and Phylogenetic Analyses Reveal their Distinct Identity
Abstract: AbstractPlant growth-promoting rhizobacteria (PGPR) comprise a large portion of soil microbiome and are essential for the growth of plants as they are capable of exhibiting a range of plant growth promoting biochemical mechanisms. Reports on rhizosphere microflora of date palm tree Phoenix dactylifera are scarce and the rhizomicrobiome of the date palm tree is expected to have microbial members that exhibit features to overcome stress due to varying conditions such …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 11–25 Read article
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Enhancement of Quercetin from Peel of Cucurbita by using Bacillus cereus Species through Fermentation Process
Abstract: Cucurbita (Pumpkin) is one of the nutritious vegetables and belongs to Cucurbitaceae family. It contains high percentage of quercetin flavonoids. In this research, enhancement of quercetin from peel of Cucurbita has been done by using Bacillus cereus species through fermentation process. The quercetin production was found to show best results from fermentation process than extraction process due to biotransformation. In this research, the highest production of quercetin was found to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 6–8 Read article
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A Review on Medicinal and Therapeutic Potency of Cordyceps militaris
Abstract: Cordyceps is an entomopathogenic fungus with a high nutritional and therapeutic value. It is a pleomorphic fungus that can be easily found in tropical forests and humid temperate regions around the world. The potency of Cordyceps species, especially Cordyceps militaris due to its medical and therapeutic uses, is a major area of research worldwide. This species belongs to the Clavicipitaceae family. Many species containing Cordycepin such as C.sinensis, C.submilitaris, C.militaris, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Bacilli: The Keystone Biocontrol Agents Eradicating Phytopathogens
Abstract: As a result of the niches provided by plants to microbes, multitude of interactions occurred some of which are detrimental to the plants, including pathogenicity which results in diseased plants caused by harmful microbial community inhabiting a plant. Studies have shown that pesticides are applied to control the disease-causing microbes, but the adverse effects of the pesticides have necessitated the need for biocontrol agents that are eco-friendly. In this article, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 22–32 Read article
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Contamination of Salad Vegetables by Enteropathogens
Abstract: Salad vegetables provide nutrients, minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and are often consumed without cooking. The consumption of salad vegetables is a risk factor for infection by enteric bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens. Vegetables that are consumed raw, are recognized as an important channel for the transmission of enteropathogens and considered as a high risk of microbiological contamination product. This mini review is based on the selected articles searched in research databases. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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A Case Report of Classical Chyle Leak Following Neck Dissection and Their Management
Abstract: Chyle leak following head-and-neck malignancy resection is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication. Management may be problematic and prolonged due to delayed wound healing, nutritional impairment, and extended hospitalization. Here is a case of a 60-year-old male operated for left buccal mucosa composite resection with PMMC flap complicated by a chyle leakage. Keywords: Chyle leakage, neck dissection, thoracic duct ligation, PMMC flap Cite this ArticleSachin Bansod, Vasant Pawar, Jain SKT. …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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Role of a Clinical Pharmacist in Attaining Medication Adherence in Oncology Department
Abstract: A Clinical pharmacist aims to contribute to safe medication use by providing comprehensive management to patients and medical staff, both in the community and the hospital. In oncology, these services include comprehensive medication reviews integrating chemotherapy, supportive care and treatment for co-morbidities, medication information for the medical staff and patients, therapeutic drug monitoring anticancer agents, supportive care counseling (nutritional support, pain management, chemotherapy side-effects prophylaxis and treatment), elaboration of therapeutic …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 35–49 Read article