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The Comparative Study of Health-Related Problems in Rural and Urban among the Common People in Systemic Diseases Like Metabolic and Endocrine Diseases
Abstract: The systemic and metabolic diseases are more common and complicated problems in modern health due to rapid disease development in people and poor health management. The systemic, metabolic diseases like diabetes mellitus, hypertension, HIV/AIDS, rheumatoid arthritis, SLE (systemic lupus erythematous) and endocrine diseases, parathyroid, hypothyroid, hyperthyroid, endocrine disease growth hormone deficiency and others etc. These diseases progress more due to rapid life style modifications in rural and urban population. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Complementary and Alternative Therapies for High Blood Pressure: An Evidence Based Approach
Abstract: High blood pressure is a disorder of circulatory system characterized by the sustained, non-physiologic rise of systemic blood pressure. It is considered as the leading cause of death in the world. In India and its encompassing nations, the awareness level for hypertension is <45%. Only 50% of these are on treatment and adequacy of control of blood pressure is exceptionally poor. Standard medical practices being employed currently for treating high …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 38–44 Read article
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Effect of Patient Counseling in Improving Physical and Mental Health of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with insulin hypo-secretion or insulin insensitivity. Despite the availability of treatment, diabetes has remained a major cause of death. The main goal of any medical care is the improvement of the patients’ overall quality of life. The aim of this paper was to assess the impact of pharmacist provided patient counseling on physical and mental health outcomes in type-2 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 16–19 Read article
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To Study Prevalence of Celiac Disease in Chronic Diarrhoea Patients in North India Region
Abstract: Celiac disease (CD) is a disorder of an inflammatory T-cell response to the proteins called “gluten” and characterized by the presence of typical auto antibodies and histological alterations of the small bowel mucosa. It is a common but frequently unrecognized disease. To study the prevalence of celiac disease in chronic diarrhoea patients in north India region and study the effects of gluten free diet in these patients clinically, serologically and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Case Report on Nevirapine Induced Exfoliative Dermatitis
Abstract: Nevirapine is the first drug of non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTI) class to treat seropositive patients, administered along with protease inhibitors and/or NRTIs. Nevirapine binds directly to reverse transcriptase (RT) and blocks the RNA-dependent and DNA-dependent polymerase enzyme. Exfoliative dermatitis is wide spread erythema and scaling of skin caused by pre-existing skin disorders, drugs and cancer, unknown causes. HIV infected patients are more prone to Exfoliative Dermatitis. This is a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–10 Read article
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Knowledge on MSE (Mental Status Examination) Among Nursing Students
Abstract: The objective of the study is to assess the knowledge on mental status examination and to find out the association between the level of knowledge and demographic variables. A non-experimental study was conducted on mental status examination with 30 nursing students in Govt. Rajaji Hospital at Madurai. The data was collected by means of a self-administered questionnaire. The obtained data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. Most of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Percentage Changes According to Pathological Finding of Senile Calcification in Fibrous Skeleton of the Heart
Abstract: Fibrous skeleton of the heart consists of aortic valve annulus (AVA), pulmonary valve annulus (PVA), tricuspid valve annulus (TVA), bicuspid valve annulus (BVA) and fibrous trigone of right and left heart (RFT and LFT), and some senile changes like calcinosis begin to develop as growing old. The senile calcification in the fibrous skeleton of the heart leads to several complications such as valve disorders and block of conduction. We studied …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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FACTORS OF DIABETES MELLITUS
Abstract: AbstractDiabetes mellitus (DM) is one of the most common non-communicable diseases (NCDs) globally. Diabetes mellitus is also known as prameha or madhumeha. It is most commonly found in many economically developing and newly industrialized countries. Diabetes mellitus is a disorder that affects the body’s ability to make or use insulin. Insulin is a hormone produced in the pancreas that helps transport glucose (blood sugar) from the bloodstream into the cells …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 19–25 Read article
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A Cross Sectional Study Report on Prevalence of Obesity and its Associated Risk Factor among Patients Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background and objective: Obesity (Siman e Mufrat) is defined as deposition of excess adipose tissue mass and increased body weight. As per National Family Health Survey (NFHS-4) in 2015–16, India’s obesity doubled in last 10 years. The prevalence of obesity is higher among the urban than rural, high socioeconomic states and in south India from 1998 to 2018. This study was designed to estimate the prevalence of obesity among patients …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–16 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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Current Issues in Understanding of Diabetes
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a significant metabolic disorder that poses a major health concern, particularly in India. India harbours the world's highest number of diabetic patients, totalling around 130 million, with an additional 40 million categorised as prediabetic. In the global context, the number of adults suffering from diabetes was roughly 150 million in 2000, but this number is projected to significantly increase by 2030. The global prevalence of prediabetes is …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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Diseases among Sewage Workers
Abstract: Urbanization has caused many health and environmental problems; to solve some of these problems, latrines and sewage systems were invented and are still being improved. This development has resulted in exposures of the sewage workers to the multitude of chemicals used in our homes and in the industries. With increasing demands on the sewage systems and new environmental regulations, the transportation and treatment of wastewater has increased in technical complexity. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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History of Low Back Pain during Previous Pregnancy Had an Effect on Development of Low Back Pain in Current Pregnancy Attending Antenatal Care Clinic of University of Gondar Hospital, Northwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Low back pain (LBP) is one of the most common disorders associated with pregnancy. It often causes considerable physical dysfunction, poor work performance and absenteeism. Despite this problem, evidence found in attempting magnitude and associated factors are scarce in Ethiopia. Objective of this study is to assess the associated factors and prevalence of low back pain among pregnant women’s who are attending antennal clinic. A total of 300 pregnant women …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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A Comparative Study Between Rheumatoid Arthritis and Polyarthritis with Respect to Rheumatoid Factor (RF), C-Reactive Protein (CRP), Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR) and Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)
Abstract: Arthritis is a form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints. Pain, which can vary in severity, is a common symptom in virtually all types of arthritis. The present study is a comparative study between rheumatoid arthritis and polyarthritis with respect to various parameters such as RF, CRP, ESR and VAS. As results, the comparison between these types of arthritis is statistically significant (p < 0.05) …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 5–7 Read article
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Prevalence of Mucocutaneous Manifestation and Associated Factors Among Adult HIV Positive Patients Attending Art Clinic in Mekelle Zonal Hospital
Abstract: Mucocutaneous disorders are among the first recognized clinical manifestation of HIV/AIDS and they help as a visual marker in assessing the progression of HIV/AIDS. More than 90% of HIV-positive patients may develop mucocutaneous problems at one stage of the disease or the other with significant morbidity and mortality and the magnitude of mucocutaneous manifestation is not known in Mekelle. The objective of this study was to determine the magnitude and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer (RNFL) Thickness and Its Correlation with High Myopia: A Preliminary Normogram
Abstract: To evaluate the association of high myopia with Retinal Nerve Fibre Layer (RNFL) thickness especially in the peripheral retina after ruling out other causes of RNFL thinning. An observational cross-section study was conducted. Excluding concomitant ophthalmic diseases we have selected Fifty highly myopic eyes and forty emmetropic eyes for RNFL thickness measurment using the Fourier domain optical coherence tomography (FD OCT). Average thickness of RNFL in myopic eye was 87.89 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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Placebo in Contemporary Medical Era: A Review
Abstract: Patients attribute their health to the medicine. The other side of the picture is that their health is just about what do they expect. Clinical efficacy of medicines needs the optimism from their patients. Placebo was analyzed, its activity in prefrontal cortex assessed, raising dopamine levels. Other Expectations of patients play vital role in bringing them back to healthy life, alongside medicine. This review summarizes the data of scientific findings …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 39–47 Read article
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Estimation of Splenic Volume: Prolate Ellipsoid Method Correlated with 3-D Helical CT Determination
Abstract: To establish the correlation between two methods of volume estimation of spleen, e.g., prolate ellipsoid formula and 3-D reconstruction of abdominal helical CT-image. Settings and Design: One hundred twenty-six patients were selected aged between 20 and 80 years in which male and female were 72 and 54 respectively for cross-sectional study. Patients who had underlying malignancy, infections, hematological disorders and other conditions that could alter splenic size were excluded. Methods …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Assessment of Prognosis in Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) Using Tail Bindu Mutra Pariksha
Abstract: The science of Ayurveda is supposed to be based upon observations and experience based medical science. The physiological aspects of Ayurvedic concepts are equally important to pathological and clinical Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic texts various methods of examination of patient (Rogi Pariksha) as well as disease (Roga Pariksha) has been described separately. Tail Bindu Pariksha as described in yoga ratnakar is one such method of urine examination. The Tail Bindu Mutra …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Effects of Exergaming on Repetitive Behaviors and Cognition Impairment of Autistic Children
Abstract: Physical exercise decreases repetitive behaviors in autistic children and improves cognitive function across the lifespan. Exergaming combines physical and mental exercise simultaneously by linking physical activity movements to visual feedback control and yield better compliance with exercise. Fifteen children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) completed on Dance-Dance-Revolution (DDR); fifteen additional youths completed on cyber cycling. Repetitive behaviors and executive functions were measured before and after each activity. Repetitive behaviors significantly …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 7–11 Read article