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112 articles for “TB”
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Effect of Glycemic Control on Sputum Conversion at the End of Intensive Phase of Category I DOTS Therapy among Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis
Abstract: India is an endemic country of tuberculosis and diabetic capital of the world. A patient with diabetes has more chance of occurrence tuberculosis. Many studies pointed out the merging epidemic of diabetes and tuberculosis. Rifampicin and Isoniazid are the most prominent drugs in anti-TB treatment. These drugs disrupt the metabolism of many anti-hypoglycemic agents and lower the plasma levels, leading to hypogycemia. In non-diabetics, it impairs the release and action …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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A Triangulation Study to Assess the Behavior of Patients, Family Members and Healthcare Providers Regarding DOTS Programme in Selected DOTS Centers of Delhi
Abstract: Introduction: Tuberculosis (TB) is a major public health problem in the country. India is the highest TB burden country globally and accounts for one-fifth of the global incidences. The present study was taken under research to assess the behavior of patients, family members and healthcare providers (HCPs) regarding DOTS programme in selected DOTS centers of Delhi, India. Objective: The objectives were to assess the behavior pattern of patient, family members, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Colorimetric Redox Indicator assay for rapid detection of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South Gujarat region
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) has affected humans since antiquity. The burden of TB particularly with multi-drug-resistance (MDR) is increasing worldwide and has become a major public health concern. This study aims to perform Colorimetric Redox Indicator (CRI) assay for rapid detection of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in South Gujarat region. Total 234 samples were collected from South Gujarat region and were subjected for microscopy examination, culturing on Lowenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium and drug susceptibility …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 65–70 Read article
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Possible Risk Factors Associated with Tuberculosis Treatment Failure Among Patients Attending Tuberculosis Treatment Centers in Kano State, Nigeria
Abstract: The widespread failure of tuberculosis chemotherapy has led to an increase in mortality and morbidity associated with tuberculosis infection. This study was aimed at assessing the possible risk factors associated with tuberculosis treatment failure in patients attending Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) and Infectious Disease Hospital (IDH), Kano State. Treatment outcomes of the 436 tuberculosis patients attending selected hospitals in 2018 were obtained using a retrospective study (review of the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Passive Microwave Remote Sensing of Flood in Tropical Regions
Abstract: Space based flood monitoring can provide a systematic and timely solution to the problem of flood mapping. This paper presents a way to detect as well as monitor flood by using passive microwave remote sensing (MRS). The method is based on the use of brightness temperature taken from Passive MRS Satellite. A case study from October 2012 to September 2013 on Dhemaji district of Assam, India shows that the brightness …
Published in Journal of Remote Sensing & GIS · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–13 Read article
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Diagnostic Methods for Hepatitis-C Virus and Tuberculosis Coinfection among HIV Infected Individuals: A Review
Abstract: HIV is the chronic viral infection documented worldwide. HIV virus infects and destroys helper T cells (CD4) leading to a number of immunological deficiencies among which Hepatitis-C Virus (HCV) and Tuberculosis (TB) are the major. HCV is a RNA virus that infects the liver leading to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma and is a leading cause of deaths in HIV/HCV co-infected patients. Tuberculosis, the most common opportunistic infection in HIV positive patients, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 38–41 Read article
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Correlation Between eAG Values Calculated from Hba1c Values Obtained from Three Different Techniques and Fasting Plasma Glucose Levels for Diagnosis and Prognosis of Diabetes
Abstract: The objective of the present study was to correlate estimated average glucose (eAG) values calculated from HbA1c values obtained from Tosoh TLC-723 G8 based on cation exchange based HPLC, TBA 12 FR enzymatic fructosyl peptide oxidase (FPOX) method and D10 HbA1c analyser Bio Rad Laboratories (USA) with fasting plasma glucose (FPG) levels by hexakinase method for diagnosis and prognosis of diabetes.A total of 300 randomly selected patient samples were analysed …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Physicochemical Properties of Fresh Sausage Formulated with Different Proportions of Commercial Meat Pork and Cull Sow
Abstract: The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of the inclusion of cull sow meat on the physicochemical properties of fresh sausage. Five treatments were elaborated: The control (commercial pork) and treatments with 25, 50, 75 and 100% cull sow meat. The quality of the sausages was monitored by physicochemical parameters (moisture, ashes, protein, lipids, pH, water activity, color (L*, a* and b*), water holding capacity (WHC), weight …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 38–48 Read article
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Antioxidant Status and Lipid Peroxidation in Erythrocyte of Dog Infested with Demodex canis
Abstract: The study was conducted on fifteen dogs (n = 8 demodicosis, n = 7 healthy) brought to Veterinary Clinics, Bihar Veterinary College Clinics to determine Antioxidant Status and Lipid Peroxidation in erythrocyte of Demodex canis infested dog. Activity of catalase (CAT) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) and Thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS) and reduced glutathione (GSH) concentration were estimated in erythrocytes of dogs.Activity of CAT, SOD and TBARS concentration were higher …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Prediction of the Natural Progression of Tuberculosis using Markov Model
Abstract: This study was done to find out the natural development of the tuberculosis (TB) patients. It was an observational study conducted between years 2013 and 2015 at 200 patients with TB. 150 patients entered the regular treatment of dot course and the remaining patients entered the irregular treatment of Dot course. The stage of the patient was noted at the end of the every year and transition matrices were applied …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Statistics · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 7–11 Read article
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Comparative Evaluation of In Vitro Antioxidant Activity of Bark, Flowers and Fruit Extracts of Pongamia pinnata
Abstract: In Indian history, the use of herbal remedies for various diseases has proved its efficacy. Free radicals are the main cause of disease such as diabetes, hypertension, inflammation, etc. The various parts of plant Pongamia pinnata possess good antioxidant activities. The objective of the study was to determine free radical scavenging activity of various plant parts by in vitro free radical scavenging assay such as DPPH assay, ABTS radical decolorization …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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In Silico Drug Design for Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Development of Host–Pathogen Interaction Network and Molecular Docking Procedures
Abstract: Objective: A leading cause of illness is the contagious disease tuberculosis (TB), this infection with Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) particularly M. tuberculosis and M. africanum, is what causes tuberculosis. Diverse receptor proteins (mycobacterial proteins) with various 3D structures and functions were evaluated to access the multi-domain antimycobacterial action of ligands. The specific receptor proteins PDB ID: 3PTY, PDB ID: 4OW8, PDB ID: 5KWA, and PDB ID: 3ZXR, were opted for …
Published in International Journal of Molecular Biotechnological Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–19 Read article
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Pharmacophore mapping, 3D QSAR, docking, and ADME prediction studies of novel Benzothiazinone derivatives
Abstract: Background Tuberculosis is a major public health concern worldwide which is caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. DprE1 (Decaprenyl Phosphoryl Ribose 2’- Epimerase) is the most challenging target for development of novel anti- tubercular agents because it is a small protein and located into cytoplasmic membrane. So, novel anti-TB drugs did not bound effectively with it. DprE1 catalyzes the oxidation of the 2’ hydroxyl group of DPR (Decaprenyl Phosphoryl D- Ribose) …
Published in International Journal of Antibiotics · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 59–82 Read article
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A Narrative Review on Tuberculosis Disease Transmission, Treatment, Prevention, Emergency Care, and Vaccine Allocation in Second Highest Populated Country (India)
Abstract: Tuberculosis, an airborne illness caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis, is a highly contagious disease primarily impacting the lungs, though it can also affect other body parts, excluding hair and nails. There are two main types of tuberculosis: pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB), which targets the lungs, and extrapulmonary tuberculosis (EPTB), which involves other areas such as lymph nodes, bones, joints, and the nervous system. The theme for World Tuberculosis Day in 2024 is …
Published in International Journal of Emergency and Trauma Nursing and Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Use of Coconut Fibre as a Suitable pH and Rheology Enhancer
Abstract: This paper studied the use of coconut fibre as a substitute for caustic soda in drilling fluids for the improvement of pH in a water-based mud. The coconut coir was dried in the sun for 7 hours and ground into very fine particles, after which it was placed in an electronic oven at a temperature of 105°C for 1 hour to remove any remaining moisture. Sieving using a 200 mm …
Published in Journal of Petroleum Engineering & Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 01–10 Read article
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Synthesis and Photoluminescence Dynamics of Europium (III) and Terbium (III) Co-doped of GdSrAl3O7 Color-Tunable Nanophosphors
Abstract: A series of Europium (III) and Terbium (III) co-doped GdSrAl3O7 color-tunable nanophosphors were synthesized by a simplistic, streamlined and self-propagating, urea-assisted solution combustion synthesis process. The structural and luminescence characteristics of synthesized Eu3+/Tb3+ co-doped Gadolinium Strontium Aluminate nanocrystalline phosphors were validated using powder X- ray diffraction (PXRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM), energy dispersive X- ray analysis (EDAX), and photoluminescence spectra studies. The morphological studies revealed that …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1069–1082 Read article
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A Study on the Influence of Cashew and Pawpaw Leaf on Soil Density Treatment of Contaminated Swampy and Clay Soils
Abstract: Soil density is a key parameter in assessing soil health and structure, often employed as a potential index in bioremediation studies. This study investigates the impact of bioremediation treatments using Cashew Leaf (Anacardium occidentale) and Pawpaw Leaf (Carica papaya) on the density of swampy and clay soils over time. The results show that both treatments, in varying quantities, influence the soil's density by reducing the post-contamination density to levels closer …
Published in International Journal of Advance in Molecular Engineering · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Exploring the Luminescent Behavior of Dysprosium-Doped Halo-sulphate Compounds
Abstract: In essence, this study aims toward understanding the photo-luminescent properties of Dy³⁺ halogenated sulfates, viz., synthesis, characterization, and luminescent behavior of the materials. Dysprosium ions are introduced into the halo-sulfate matrices to investigate their suitability for solid-state lighting applications. The aim of the study is to explain the mechanisms of the photo luminescence of Dy³⁺ and study the influence of the doping concentration on luminescence efficiency and the thermal stability …
Published in Journal of Materials & Metallurgical Engineering · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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First Insights into Whole Genome Sequencing of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis Complex: Molecular Diversity and Drug Susceptibility Patterns in Senegal
Abstract: Background: We conducted a bibliographic analysis of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) in sub-Saharan Africa, which included the analysis of 8,139 genomic sequences from 34 of the 49 sub-Saharan African countries. Notably, only one complete sequence from Senegal was identified, which had been generated in the United States. Our primary objective was to utilize whole genome sequencing (WGS) to detect resistance in anti-tuberculous strains of the MTBC in Senegal. This …
Published in Recent Trends in Infectious Diseases · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 1–14 Read article
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Prediction of Depth-Induced Stress Distribution and Maintenance Cost Implications for Submerged Structural Components
Abstract: This study investigates the influence of water depth on stress distribution and structural integrity of submerged mechanical components . Structural models fabricated from mild steel, stainless steel, carbon steel, and copper alloy were examined under hydrostatic loading corresponding to water depths between 30 cm and 150 cm. Results indicate that normal and shear stresses increased proportionally with depth due to intensified hydrostatic pressure. Mild steel exhibited the highest stress concentrations, …
Published in International Journal of Fracture Mechanics and Damage Science · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 29–35 Read article