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Psychoactive and Physiological Homogeneity of Cannabis: A Literature Review: Actions of the Medical Plant that Takes Care of Itself
Abstract: Naturally occurring plants like Cannabis and the biologically ubiquitous alkaloids (e.g., morphine, quinine, and atropine) are composed of mostly physiological and psychoactive compounds. Extracts of the Cannabis plant are not alkaloid substances nor are they not related chemically to alkaloids, having no component nitrogen in their structures. Three species of Cannabis (marijuana) are recognized in scientific classifications: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indicus and Cannabis ruderalis. Cannabis sativa is the species that …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Next Generation Immunoassays for Infectious Diseases of Animals
Abstract: Veterinary diagnostics has an essential role to play in the management and control of infectious diseases. Immunodiagnostics originated towards the end of 19th century with the advent of agglutination- and precipitation-based serological techniques. Progress in immunodiagnostics during the 20th century is marked by development of complement fixation test, and later, fluoro-, radio- and enzyme-immunoassays during 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, respectively. Various immunodiagnostic test formats were improved for their performance characteristics …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 22–43 Read article
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Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4-Down Regulates TLR4 Mediated Inflammatory Responses in Sucrose Induced Diabetic Rats: A Novel Therapeutic Approach
Abstract: High sucrose diet (HSD) is known to induce type 2 diabetes. Recombinant Lactobacillus helveticus PJ4 was constructed to express the InuJ gene under the xylose promoter resulting in the secretion of inulosucrase enzyme in gastrointestinal tract which polymerizes the fructose moiety of sucrose to inulin type fructans. L. helveticus (pSLP-InuJ-Vhb) transformant (LHI) was intragastrically administered to rats fed with HSD diet. The composition of fecal microbiota and short-chain fatty acids …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 44–65 Read article
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National Immunization Schedule India: A Review
Abstract: Immunization is one of the key interventions to prevent vaccine preventable deaths. In the recent years, after the launch of National Health Mission, many new changes have been brought in the National Immunization Schedule including introduction of newer vaccines like Japanese Encephalitis, rotavirus and IPV. This article aims to understand the recent changes in the immunization schedule.Keywords: National Immunization Schedule, Mission Indradhanush, National Health Mission, immunizationCite this ArticleSmriti Arora. National …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Therapeutic Effect of Asthishrunkhala (Cissus quadrangularis) in Fracture Healing and Other Disease Conditions
Abstract: Skeletal health is important to maintain quality life, as it is known that qualitative bone helps preventing untoward bone fractures because of a good level of bone marrow density (BMD), but due to several factors, like the ageing process the skeletal strength decreases from natural lowering of BMD, since ancient ages plants have served human beings as a natural source of treatment and therapies, among them many medicinal herbs have …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 11–15 Read article
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Anti-Tumour and Anti-Bacterial Activity of Some Ethno-Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Background: Every year, millions of people are diagnosed with cancer, leading to death in a majority of the cases. Because of the high death rate associated with cancer and serious side effects of chemotherapy and radiation therapy, many cancer patients seek alternative methods of treatment. Regarding the safety and effectiveness of natural therapies, the researchers are more interested in the use of natural medicine. In the present investigation, the anti-tumour …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 16–22 Read article
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Perceptions of Health Care Providers and the Community on the Management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in Young Infants where Referral is not Possible: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Introduction: Every year, about 2.8 million children die in the first month of life, with 98% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. The current World Health Organization recommendation for management of infections in neonates and young infants (0–59 days old) is referral for hospital treatment with a 7 to 10 day course of a combination of two injectable antibiotics – Penicillin or Ampicillin plus Gentamicin. However, existing evidence demonstrates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Ozone Therapy: A New Era Paradigm
Abstract: There are evidences which suggest that ozone does have various therapeutic effects that range from disinfection of pathogens, anticancer properties, and treatment of back ailments. Due to the controlled and moderate oxidative stress produced by the reactions of ozone with several biological components, the therapeutic efficacy of ozone therapy is seen. Strength of the oxidative stress may show the line between effectiveness and toxic effect of ozone therapy. This observation …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–30 Read article
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Assessment of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Art Users in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: HIV-associated morbidity and mortality gets substantially reduced with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Antiretroviral treatment efficacy exhibits significant inhibition of viral replication as well as viral load resulting in significant decrease in viral particles to a level where it becomes undetectable in the blood of HIV infected individuals. But, antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires high-level (>95%) adherence and adherence to antiretroviral therapy has been correlated strongly with HIV viral suppression, reduced rates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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A Short Review on Nipah Virus Infection (NIV).
Abstract: As an author in the present review, I have provided all the available information of Nipah virus infection (NiV) like definition, taxonomy, structure, outbreaks, mode of transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatments available, prevention of Nipah virus after thoroughly searching in all available resources, I hope this can be helpful to all the health care professionals and students to understand, to grasp easily and to recall quickly. Keywords: NIPAH virus infection, definition, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 31–33 Read article
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Anti-inflammatory Activity of Leaves Fractions of Traditionally used Medicinal Plants
Abstract: Traditional plants such as Amaranthus spinusus Linn and Abutilon indicum Linn have been used in the Indian traditional system of medicine for the treatment of several diseases such as pain, inflammation, piles, toothache etc. The fractions of ethyl acetate, methanol and ethanol were tested for their anti-inflammatory activity. Ethanolic and methanolic fractions of A. indicum and A. spinusus at the doses of 200 and 400 mg/kg produced highly significant activity. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 34–36 Read article
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A Prospective Study on Role of Doctor of Pharmacy in Creating Awareness on HPV Vaccination for Prevention of Cervical Cancer among Women Patients of a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Abstract: Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) is the virus mainly responsible for the cause of cervical cancer, genital warts and throat cancers in women. It is transmitted through skin to skin contact sexually, and also through oro-genital sexual contact with infected ones. Aim: The present study aims to assess the role of doctor of pharmacy in creating awareness on HPV vaccination for prevention of cervical cancer among women patients’ patient counselling. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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GeneXpert MTB/RIF Assay (PCR Mycobacterium Tuberculosis): A Revolution in Management of Tuberculosis
Abstract: Background: Workup of pulmonary tuberculosis depends upon sputum microscopy. Sputum microscopy is less sensitive, human resource dependent and time consuming. Sometimes, it lead us to a delay in the diagnosis and may result in the spread of the disease. This seriously disturbs TB control program. There is a need for a more sensitive method. Similarly, early detection of rifampicin resistance is also of utmost importance to prevent MDR strains from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–12 Read article
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Neurological Manifestations of the West Nile Virus Infection: Case Report
Abstract: West Nile virus (WNV)is a positive-stranded RNA virus in the family Flaviviridae. Patients with WNV infection present with three clinical syndromes which are neurological disease, fever/arthralgia/rash, and viral hemorrhagic fever. The most common neurologic symptoms include headache, altered level of consciousness, and focal weakness. In this study, authors report an unusual neurological manifestation of WNV and they intend to raise awareness of the large neurological spectrum of WNV infection. Keywords: …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 13–16 Read article
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Quality of Life, Problems Experienced, and Coping Strategies Used by the Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients Attending Rheumatology OPD: A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Background: Rheumatoid Arthritis is a chronic, autoimmune, idiopathic and gradually progressing disease. The patients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis experience many problems which affect their quality of life for which they use various types of coping strategies which help them improving their lifestyle and work. Material and methods: This was a descriptive quantitative research design conducted among 100 patients suffering from Rheumatoid Arthritis attending the Rheumatology OPD of a tertiary care …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Immunity with Herbs
Abstract: Biologically immunity is a state in which organism have biological defense to fight infection, disease or another biological invasion. Immunity is of two types, it can be innate or acquired; innate immunity is natural while acquired is not natural. There are many sign and symptoms linked with immunodeficiency, which includes recurrent infections, unexplained weight loss, fatigue, cold and flu, cold sores, etc. Poor functioning of immune system is caused by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–2 Read article
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Summer Outbreak of Influenza A (H1N1) at Tertiary Care Centre in Central India
Abstract: Background: Influenza is a highly contagious, acute, and febrile respiratory illness that occurs in epidemics and occasionally in pandemics. Post-pandemic resurgence with bi-modal peaks, a major peak in the rainy season, and a minor peak in the winter-spring season have been reported in India. However, a sudden increase in the number of cases of Influenza-like illness (ILI) was observed at our centre during the summer season. The study was conducted …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Subacute Intestinal Obstruction: Clinical Profile and Short-term Follow up in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh
Abstract: Background: Subacute intestinal obstruction (SAIO) implies incomplete, intermittent, or recurrent obstruction. The diagnosis of SAIO is usually delayed and several patients continue to suffer from symptoms for weeks and months due to the waxing and waning nature of the disease. Objective: To see the clinical presentation, aetiology, type of management and short-term outcome of the patients of SAIO. Method: This prospective cohort study was performed in the Department of Gastroenterology, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 19–23 Read article
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The Augmented Role of DIF on Diagnosis of Glomerular Disease in a Study in Northern Part of Bangladesh
Abstract: Introduction: Direct immunofluorescence (DIF) study is an important investigation tool for the accurate diagnosis of glomerulonephritis (GN). This study was aimed to evaluate the pattern of glomerular diseases in the northern part of Bangladesh and to see the advanced role of DIF over light microscopic (LM) findings for accurate diagnosis of various glomerular diseases. Methods: This cross-sectional analytical study was carried out in the department of nephrology of Rangpur medical …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 32–36 Read article
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Malaria Elimination Plan by 2030 in Ethiopia: Does Evidence based Practice Matter?
Abstract: Background: Malaria remains one of the leading causes of death among under-five children in Sub-Saharan Africa. Despite, the remarkable progress in reducing under-five mortality rates in Ethiopia; it is continuing as a major threat to under-five. Objective: Thus, this study is calling for the evidence-based practice to the planed malaria elimination by 2030. Method: A cross-sectional survey involving 388 participants (mothers/guardians/caregivers) attending two health centres due to an acute febrile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 3–12 Read article