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Learning, Frame of Mind and Recognition towards “Hypothyroidism” in the Tertiary Consideration Emergency Clinics
Abstract: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland which secretes its hormone directly into the bloodstream. It is a largest gland in the body. It plays an important role in calcium metabolism. The common causes of hypothyroidism in adults are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Lymphocytic thyroiditis, Thyroid destruction, Pituitary gland, Medications and Severe iodine deficiency. The study aims to learn, frame of mind and recognition towards “hypothyroidism” in the tertiary consideration emergency clinics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Conceptual Study on Kukkutanda Pinda Sweda: A Review Article
Abstract: Swedana is a procedure that is most commonly used as Poorva-Karma (pre-operative) before any Panchakarma therapy. Swedana relieves from stiffness, heaviness, and coldness in the body. After Swedana, the body starts sweating and gives the feeling of lightness in the body. It can be performed by various methods. Pinda Sweda is based on the principle of Sankara Sweda. In this procedure, the materials are tied in a cloth and used …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Mucosal Defense Mechanism in Fish: An Overview
Abstract: Mucosal surfaces are important physical barriers whose main function is to protect the systemic environment of the body against microbial invasion. It is the first line of defense to protect the animal and also functioning as an active immune tissue. Four mucosal-associated lymphoid tissues (MALTs), which start the immune responses are skin, gills, gut, and nose, have been reported in fish. Humoral and cellular immunity, their regulation and the factors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Mucosal Vaccines in Fish: Novel Advances in Technology and Delivery: A Review
Abstract: Vaccines rely on the acquired immune system and prime an animal to a particular antigen so that on subsequent encounter; it is recognized and quickly destroyed. The vast majority of pathogens enter the body via the mucosal surfaces of the gastrointestinal, respiratory, and urogenital tracts, where they initiate mucosal infections that lead to systemic infections. There is strong evidence that an optimum mucosal immune response can prevent systemic infection and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 14–26 Read article
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Progress from the Traditional Vaccines to Novel Rational Vaccine Designs
Abstract: Vaccines are among the most valuable assets for saving human and animal lives. The vaccines discovered and designed on the Pasteurian principles laid the foundations of the traditional vaccine regime during the late-19th century. Some traditional vaccine designs proved remarkably successful, while others had safety or efficacy problems, and still others failed- particularly those against diseases caused by non-cultivable, hyper-variable or opportunist pathogens, or those requiring cellular immunity. The problems …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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A Review on Current Scenario and Update on Vaccine for Covid-19
Abstract: Background: COVID-19 pandemic is caused by SARS-CoV-2 . The SARS-CoV-2 is a beta coronavirus belonging to the family of Coronaviridae. The outbreak of novel coronavirus had a major impact on health care professionals like physicians, pharmacist, microbiologist etc. Current scenario of detection of SARS-CoV-2(COVID-19) is made through a nasopharyngeal swab based on RT-PCR technique. Some novel recent studies suggest the evidence of the possible role of fluid which is present …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–7 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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Prevalence and Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Hemiplegia—An Observational Study
Abstract: Falij is the paralysis of longitudinal half of the body starting either below the neck, sparing head and face or covering the entire longitudinal half of the body from head to toe. It draws analogy with hemiplegia occurring due to stroke. Unani system of medicine asserts to possess treatment for motor recovery in Falije Nisfi. Almost all ancient Unani physicians have advocated Tanqia and Ta’deel as treatment of Falij caused …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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Operational Research—Tuberculosis Overview
Abstract: The present review outlined the basic information regarding operational research for successful control of communicable diseases in India with its history of origin, objectives, scope, basic approaches, steps, and principles involved. Also the descriptive critical review on burden of communicable diseases such as tuberculosis and COVID-19 burden in India along with present scenario and problems being faced by India over control of communicable diseases in 2020 were also discussed. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 15–20 Read article
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Effect of Conventional Physiotherapy and Modified Constraint Induced Movement Therapy through Play way Method to Improve the Upper Extremity Motor Skills among the Children with Hemi paretic Cerebral Palsy
Abstract: There is a tendency in children with unilateral involvement to use their non-affected hand as the dominant hand, even when the actual functional loss is mild. The potential use of the affected upper extremity of children with hemiparetic CP often fails due to “developmental non-use”, and this leads to increased muscle tone, and decreased active and passive range of motion of the joints of the limb, poor motor control, generalized …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Diabetic Nephropathy: Diagnosis, Prognosis, Treatment Goals, and the most Recent Guidelines
Abstract: Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is a serious health issue. It affects 50 percent of diabetics, is a leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) that necessitates dialysis or kidney transplantation, and is linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease and death. Although persistent albuminuria and progressive decrease in kidney function are hallmarks of DN, it is becoming increasingly clear that the presentation and course of kidney disease in diabetes vary. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 16–33 Read article
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Improvised Rapid Antibiotic Sensitivity Test by Disc Dispersion Method
Abstract: Multidrug resistance is the one of vital issue globally, there are several causes for multidrug resistance, like improper utilization of antibiotics and selection of suitable antibiotics are the one of the predominant reasons for multidrug resistance gaining. To enable physician to select the suitable antibiotics, appropriate antibiotic sensitivity shall be performed in shortest time period. A method has been developed to get the antibiotic sensitivity test in 2–3 hours for …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 44–57 Read article
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Malignancies during Pregnancy – A Case Series and a Brief Review of Literature
Abstract: Although occurrence of malignancy in pregnancy is rare, it accounts for a third of all maternal deaths during gestation. The advances in reproductive medicine and deliberate postponement of pregnancy till a later age may show a rise in the incidence of malignancies in pregnancy in future. Lack of standard guidelines is a major hurdle in the management of cancer in pregnancy. Our aim was to do a retrospective analysis of …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 13–20 Read article
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Hydro-distension Assisted Dissection of the Distal Pouch in PSARP: A Novel Technique
Abstract: Posterior sagittal anorectoplasty (PSARP) is the standard treatment of high and intermediate anorectal malformations (ARM). Meticulous identification and preservation of structures and their proper anatomical reconstruction are essential principles to obtain optimal results. Whilst there have been studies to help identify the recto-urethral fistulae itself, through endoscopic or radiologic means, a technique to identify the rectal pouch and to make dissection easier has seldom been described. The aim of this …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Spider Poison: A Review
Abstract: Poisoning is a serious concern of mankind from time immemorial. This is because the management of poisoning cases needs immediate and expert attention to save life. The principle reason for the selection of spider as the topic for this work is that spider poisoning is very common in the clinical practice. According to general statistical information at outpatient level on various types of visha, nearly 30% - diagnosed cases of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 25–36 Read article
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Toxicology and Its Branches: A Brief Review
Abstract: Toxicology is called the science of poisons or can be defined as any substance, whose exposure can cause harm to any living body or to the environment. It can also be defined as the study of adverse effects of different chemical, biological or physical agents on living organisms and the ecosystems, including the prevention & enhancement of such adverse effects. It is concerned with all aspects of different poisons and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 27–45 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Lodhrasevyadi Yoga with Neelithulasyadi Yoga in Lootha Visha (Spider Poison)
Abstract: The poison of loothas or spiders comes under Jangama Visha. Loothas can exert their venom through various body principles as per Ayurvedic concept. They are able to produce both general and dermatological signs and symptoms. The reason for the selection of lootha visha as the topic for this work is that spider poisoning is very common in the clinical practice of Agadatantra. According to general statistical information at outpatient level …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 9–20 Read article
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Unani Concept of Tadarrun-e-Revi (Pulmonary Tuberculosis): A Review
Abstract: In Unani system of medicine, pulmonary tuberculosis is known as Tadarrun-e-Revi. Unani physicians also called it Diq or humma-e-diq or tap-e-diq. The ulcer which is formed in lungs due to tuberculosis is called sil. The word Diq means thinness or debility. In Diq, the increased temperature of body destroys the body fluid, because of which, the body of affected person becomes thin and dry. Hence the disease is called Humma-e-diq. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Literature Review of Irsal-e-Alaq (Leech Therapy) in Unani and Modern Science
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is based on the humoral theory (Nazriya Akhlat) postulated by Buqrat. According to this theory, all illness is caused by an imbalance of one of the four body humors that is, blood, phlegm, yellow bile and black bile. Irsal-e-alaq is one of the oldest and widely practiced means of Ilaj-bit-tadbeer for local evacuation of morbid humours. It is a procedure of treatment with the use …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 21–29 Read article
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Parameters to Quantify Temperament of Organs (Mizaj-e-Aa‘za)
Abstract: Every single entity present on the face of the earth has been furnished with a property specific to its function that was termed as Temperament by the great Greek scholars and used synonymously with the Arabic word Mizaj. It is the key concept of Unani System of Medicine and all the principles related to human health, diseases afflicting them, and their treatment revolves around it. The human temperament has been …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article