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Effect of Pesticides on Human Health
Abstract: The use of pesticides has become a major attribute of modern agricultural practices. Though the application is useful to prevent various diseases of plant and pest attack, it is also harmful to environment and human health at certain level. The pesticides are exposed to human by dermal, oral and inhalation routes that can lead to various adverse health conditions. The mixed effect and specific effect of pesticide may vary and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Management of Renal Calculi by Three Powerful Herbs—Overview
Abstract: Renal calculi also called as kidney stones, is found in every one of twenty individuals during their life time. Decreased urine volume or increased excretion of stone forming components such as calcium, oxalate, urate, cystine, xanthine and phosphate is the main cause for development of stones. There are many herbal formulations available for renal calculi but this review article is focussed on Varuna, Kulattha and Gokshura. Kulattha have diuretic, antilithiac …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Dietary Habit, Anthropometric Measurements and Haematological Parameters in Correlation with Prevalence of Iron-Deficiency Anaemia among Never Married Tribal Female Postgraduates of Assam, India
Abstract: Iron deficiency (ID) is the most common nutritional deficiency and familiar cause of anaemia worldwide. Among the tribal population of India, the scenario of anaemia is severe. Eating habit along with a number of genetic haemoglobin (Hb) disorders has been found to modify the morbidity and mortality of these populations. Providing information on causes and prevalence rate on anaemia among tribal population in one of the severely affected international border …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Development of High Sugar Induced Hyperglycemia or Type 2 Diabetes in Zebrafish (Danio rerio) Model
Abstract: Type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the most common form of diabetes, accounting for about 90–95% of all diagnosed cases of diabetes in adult. It is mainly recognized by an increase in blood glucose levels, i.e., hyperglycemia. Earlier, zebrafish (Danio rerio) has been already used for the study of various metabolic diseases. In the present study, a validation study was done for the earlier developed acute hyperglycemia zebrafish model by using …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 60–66 Read article
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Surrogacy is a Blessing for Women if it is Implemented Properly
Abstract: Women have the capacity to procreate a new life. God gifted them to create, protect and care in the world. Due to some physical disorder more than 30% of women are unable to conceive to birth their own baby. Here, for them surrogacy is an alternative solution for their in capacity to having a baby. Surrogacy technology is a blessing to these women. Surrogacy in India is becoming the concern …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 107s–111s Read article
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Stuttering – Review of 100 Cases at Tertiaty Care Centre
Abstract: Stuttering is prevalent in both the sexes and in every level of society, though the disorder is more prevalent in males as compared to females. It affects people in all ages, from infancy to old age. Seventy eight patients improved satisfactorily and twenty two patients missed follow up. Key words: stuttering, speech therapy, intelligence quotient, stuttering severity index
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–34 Read article
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Association of Disability and QOL in Physiotherapists Suffering from WRMSDs in Delhi and NCR
Abstract: Association of Disability and QOL in Physiotherapists Suffering from WRMSDs in Delhi and NCR. A survey study. All the subjects included were from various private hospitals and private clinics in Delhi and NCR. A total of 100 subjects were recruited for the study on the basis of inclusion and exclusion criteria after signing the informed consent form. The data regarding their musculoskeletal pain, disability and quality of life was taken …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Turners Syndrome in a girl with an unknown marker chromosome in Karyotype: A Case Study
Abstract: Abstract Turners syndrome is an X-linked chromosomal disorder, in which nucleus possesses only 45X chromosomes i.e. 22 pair of autosomes and a sex chromosome XO. Absence of Y chromosome resembles female. There are some variants in which mosaic of X0/XX or even X0/XY are present. They have characteristic appearance like short stature, sexual infantilism, ovarian agenesis or gonadal dysgenesis, pattern of major and minor malformations. Patient comes with complaints of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 44–48 Read article
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Significance of Classical Unani Tadabeer (Regimes) in the Preparedness of Pandemic Dilemma COVID-19
Abstract: Unani system of medicine focuses on the holistic well-being of the individual and community. It comprises of the four modes of treatments/managements. These are the (ilaj bil ghiza) dietotherapy, ilaj bil Tadabeer (Regimental therapy), ilaj bil dawa (pharmacotherapy) and ilaj bil yad (surgery). Among these four modes, one of the most affordable and reliable and result-oriented is the ilaj bil Tadabeer. Various therapies and regimens are the core components of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Gir Cow Milk: The Wealthy Nutrition for Human Health
Abstract: It protects the consumer from all the types of lifestyle disorders. Gir cow milk is with amino acid that helps human being to fight with diseases (examples: pains in joints; asthma; obesity; insomnia). Gir cow milk protects the cells of colon from causing cancer. It helps human body to develop strong immunity. Gir cow milk has the properties of antioxidation. Gir cow milk is a rich source of calcium that …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Schizophrenia: A Mental Illness: General Review w.s.r. to Aetiology
Abstract: Mental disability has become one of the most dreadful conditions across the world. It is prevalent in almost each and every society and creates enormous social and economic burden. Mental illness is characterized by disturbances in a person’s emotions, thoughts, or behavior. The term mental illness (mental disability) includes wide variety of disorders, ranging from mild distress to severe impairment of social and occupational functioning. Schizophrenia is a chronic and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Current Update from Literature
Abstract: PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) is an endocrine condition that affects women of reproductive age and can have catastrophic consequences. Menstrual irregularities, hirsutism, evidence of hyperandrogenism, and insulin resistance are all indicators of PCOS. PCOS individuals are more likely to suffer reproductive, metabolic, and cardiovascular problems. The pathogenesis of PCOS is complicated by a number of factors, including genetics, environmental factors, hormonal imbalances, obesity, ovarian dysfunction, and hypothalamus pituitary malformations. Despite …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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A Literature Review on Prevalence of Plantar Fasciitis in Dancers
Abstract: Background: Dance is a form of unique art and a form of physical activity. Dancers are highly susceptible to various musculoskeletal disorders due to the physical demands placed on their bodies and the repetitive nature of their movements which require interaction with medical professionals frequently. Any form of dance, be it classical ballet, contemporary, sport or folk dance, implies systematic physical activity which may lead to dance-related injuries. Professional dancers …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 69–74 Read article
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Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder which is progressive in nature. It is one of the major health problems that causes pain, functional limitations resulting in reduced quality of life. It involves damage to the articular cartilage and surrounding tissues causing osteophyte formation. Knee osteoarthritis is common among adults with the most common symptom being mechanical pain. As the prevalence of the disease is increasing, there is a need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Mental Health and Artificial Intelligence (AI): Marching towards Future
Abstract: One of the most crucial but frequently disregarded facets of our wellbeing is our mental health. In the medical domains of dermatology, radiology, and oncology, artificial intelligence (AI) is being used more and more. AI hasn't been heavily utilised in mental healthcare, though. The need for AI to help identify high-risk individuals and give interventions to prevent and treat mental illnesses is essential due to the high morbidity and mortality …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 91–95 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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Prevalence of HIV Associated Neuro-cognitive Deficit among HIV Positive People in Ethiopia: A Cross Sectional Study at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital
Abstract: Background: HIV/AIDS is a common infection in sub-Saharan Africa which is also associated with neurocognitive impairment and psychological. Even if HAART reduces HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND) by approximately 60 percentage, over 8 million HIV-infected adults in sub-Saharan Africa will be cognitively impaired at some level. This study aimed to assess prevalence and factors associated with neurocognitive impairment among adults living with HIV/AIDS at Hawassa University comprehensive specialized hospital, Ethiopia. Methods: …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Ethnomedicinal Plants Used in the Treatment of Asthma by Indigenous People of Ranchi District of Jharkhand
Abstract: This paper enumerates the traditional uses of 10 plant species belonging to few genera representing nine families, which are used by the village communities of Oraon, Munda, Mahato, Santhal, Birhor and Sadri of Ranchi district of Jharkhand for the treatment of asthma. Asthma is a condition of attacks, difficult breathing and breathlessness due to the contraction of air tubes and accumulation of mucus. It is a fatal disease that affects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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An Overview of the Human Immune Response
Abstract: This overview of the immune response provides a glimpse of the complexity of the interactions between the cells and mediators of the immune system. The recognition of the innate immune response by microbes and foreign substances leads to the induction of inflammatory and adaptive immune response. when oxidative stress increases, it affects our vital processes such as glucose homeostasis, cellular life-span and inflammation, which contributes to the pathogenesis of many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 46–62 Read article
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Patch Testing
Abstract: Contact dermatitis is an inflammatory disorder (erythema, edema and vesiculation) caused by repeated contact with an exogenous or noxious agent progressed to skin sensitivity or directly damage the skin. The prevalence of work-related Allergic Contact Dermatitis e.g., hair dressing, construction work, cleaning and health care biomedical devices etc. accounts for 20% in the general population. Patch test are standard method for diagnosing chronic dermatitis or Allergic Contact Dermatitis (ACD). Additional …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 33–41 Read article