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Detection of Hepatitis B Virus Coinfection among HIV Infected Patients in District Bharatpur, Rajasthan
Abstract: Aim: To screen for the coinfection of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. Methods: Hundred consecutive HIV infected patients were screened for HBV (HBsAg) using commercially available ELISA kit. Results: HBV coinfection was detected in 5/100 (5%) HIV infected patients. Male gender predominance was observed (80%), (four males and one female) and the median age was 37 years (95%CI ± 3.6) (range 20–55 years). Coinfection …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–13 Read article
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SARS-CoV-2: A Review
Abstract: The emergence of coronavirus outbreak caused by SARS-CoV-2 has claimed lakhs of human lives and continues to be a potential danger for the world. Initial cases were detected in Wuhan, China, and over the period, the virus spread to various countries. Many nations where the spread of infection was high were forced to shut offices, educational institutions, and transportation by imposing lockdown for months. SARS-CoV-2 is genetically similar to the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 14–25 Read article
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Therapeutic and Preventive Approaches against COVID-19: A Review
Abstract: Several vaccines are found for the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, responsible for the Coronavirus Disease ‘COVID-19’ but with a no clear, unified and effective treatment plan, nor definitive therapies for it, but only a variety of potential approaches. The objective of this work was to present, an overview of a variety of therapeutic and preventive approaches that have been applied instead, in a matter to calm the fatal viral pneumonia and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Oncolytic Viruses (OV) Mediated Targeted Therapy to Eradicate Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML): A Review
Abstract: With the recent advances in scientific scenarios globally, an innovative introduction of cancer vaccines and a much safer and more effective way to eradicate cancer has been evolved. The viruses that are not severely harmful to the humans and do not recognize the human as their natural host can be deployed as an oncolytic virus to eradicate the malignancy either by killing or lysing the oncogenic cells or indirectly stimulating …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 27–36 Read article
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Evaluation of Parasite Contamination in Residents along Wumba River Water in Federal Capital Territory of Abuja
Abstract: Access to clean drinking water is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and water quality plays a critical role in human well-being. This study evaluates the prevalence of parasite contamination among residents living along the Wumba River in the Federal Capital Territory of Abuja. Access to clean and safe drinking water is essential for maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and water quality directly impacts various aspects of human well-being. In this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 10–20 Read article
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Music on Mind and Body: A Simultaneous EEG and EMG Study to Quantify Emotions from Hindustani Classical Music
Abstract: With the advent of various techniques to assess the bioelectric signals on the surface of the body, it has become possible to develop various human-computer interface systems. In this study, for the first-time a cross- correlation based data is reported for two-different types of bio-signals viz. EEG (Electroencephalography) and EMG (Electromyography). Whereas EEG refers to the neuro-electric impulses generated in the brain recorded in the form of electric potentials, EMG …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 27–38 Read article
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Nitrosamine: The Carcinogenic Impurity in Angiotensin Receptor Blockers
Abstract: Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs), commonly known as the Sartans, are used in the treatment of hypertension for a long time. Currently, seven Sartan drugs, i.e. Valsartan, Losartan, Candesartan, Irbesartan, Telmisartan, Olmesartan, and Eprosartan, are in use. Recently, Nitroso impurity was detected in Valsartan active pharmaceutical ingredient, which led to the recall of batches of products containing it. Even in trace amounts, the impurity is said to be a probable …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 36–43 Read article
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Checklist of Auricularia Species Along with Biological Activities
Abstract: Auricularia species is popularly known as wood ear mushrooms in worldwide. The present review work documented a total of eleven species of Auricularia reported from different states of India as well as from other countries of the world. Eight species of them are edible, but other three species are not yet reported as edible. Consuming Auricularia species is beneficial for human health because of its various nutritional properties. Majority of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 15–26 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Cephalic Index of the Different Communities of Assam Brought for Autopsy at Department of Forensic Medicine, Gauhati Medical College and Hospital
Abstract: Cephalic Index also known as ‘Cranial Index’ or ‘Index of Breadth’ is one of the important parameters that help to differentiate human races. The cephalic index was first described by a Swedish anatomist, Anders Retzius (1796–1860) and was first used in physical anthropology in classifying ancient human remains of Europe. It is one such data obtained from skull which can aid in identification of a particular race or community, describe …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 31–37 Read article
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A Statistical Analysis of Railway Traffic Fatalities brought for Medico-Legal Autopsy
Abstract: The Indian Railway Network is the fourth largest network in the world after USA, Russia and China. Railways have been an essential part of the Indian demography since its inception during the British rule. It provides effective means of transport and supply of essential commodities through length and breadth of the country. Railway was first introduced in Assam in 1881 from Dibrugarh to Margherita for transportation of tea and coal. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Waste Water Farming of Bottle Gourd and Lady’s Finger Induces Dietary Toxicity
Abstract: Objective: A large number of farmers are growing different vegetables and supplying them to the Solapur market. The majority of these farms are located on the banks of “nullah”, whose water is used for irrigation. From, a farm field in Degaon, a village on the Solapur-Mangalvedha road and on the bank of “nullah”, two fruit vegetables viz. bottle gourd (Dhoodhi bhopala) and lady’s finger (Bhendi) are evaluated in this study. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 21–30 Read article
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Evaluation of Metal Pollution in Wetlands Using Fish as an Indicator
Abstract: The current study has attempted to document the heavy metal pollution in wetlands using fish as an indicator. Heavy metals are one of the most toxic, persistent and widespread groups of contaminants in aquatic systems. Their effects may often occur and remain unrecognized at the individual level but slowly, over a period of time, show up at a population level. Over a few decades globally there has been growing interest …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 28–38 Read article
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Alteration in Metabolic Enzymes of Albino Rats under Cadmium Stress and their Modulation by Mentha Piperita
Abstract: Cadmium is a heavy metal posing severe risks to human health without any physiological function in the human body. Cadmium is found regularly in soil, rocks and ores, thus natural exposure is an important aspect, but increasing industrial application has put it in the category of bio-hazardous metals. Anticorrosive agents, stabilizer in PVC products, colour pigments, neutron-absorber in nuclear power plants, the fabrication of nickel-cadmium batteries and Phosphate fertilizers carry …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Qualitative Analysis of River Water of Rewa City, Madhya Pradesh: A Review
Abstract: Water is one of the requisite resources for the survival of organisms on the earth. It is not possible for life to function without water. Water is considered as the universal solvent. Since water sustains life therefore regular management, conservation and qualitative analysis of water is necessary. There are various sources of water out of which main sources are surface water, underground water, rain water and sea water. Surface water …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 40–45 Read article
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A Global Impact Of Pharmaceutical Pollution
Abstract: Pharmaceutical products play an important role in our daily life in which consumption medicine is essential in need of curing the disease. As the requirement of the pharmaceuticals is more important in human life the production of medicine is in more demanded in global level in our day-to-day life. The most important aspects are the other side in which the pollution of the pharmaceuticals is caused due to the manufacturing, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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An Understanding of Psychological Disorders in the Light of Infelat-e-Nafsaniyah (Psychic Reactions)
Abstract: AbstractMental and behavioural disorders are not exclusive to any special group, they are found in people of all regions, all countries and all societies. One person in four will develop one or more mental or behavioural disorders. Mental ill-health refers to mental health problems, symptoms and disorders, including mental health strain and symptoms related to temporary or persistent distress. Unani System of Medicine follows six essential factors for the persistence …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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Account of Gross Anatomy to Microanatomy with the Orientation of Progressive Detection
Abstract: Purpose: The aim of this study is to see the history and course of histology as well as analyze the list of simple organs described in classical Unani literature with the recent advancement in the subject. Background: Concept of tissue had been described in classical Unani literature. Every era has its maximum but possible technologies to visualize and understand the things. So, Unani ancient scholars also did the best of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–11 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
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Pharmacokinetic Study of Iron Absorption from Unani Compound Formulation in Animals
Abstract: Background: Iron is an indispensable element for survival and normal functioning of the human cells. It is required for a large number of biochemical reactions in the cells. It is a vital component of haemoglobin, myoglobin, cytochromes, catalases and many other enzyme systems like Krebs cycle. It is essential for oxygen transport and oxidation reactions in cells. Iron deficiency is the most prevalent deficiency disorders of human beings in the …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Environmental and Toxicological Implications of Dyes: A Mini Review
Abstract: Synthetic dyes are extensively used in industries – such as textiles, leather, paper, and food processing – due to their vibrant colors and high chemical stability. However, the large-scale release of dye-containing wastewater has become a significant environmental and health concern. Owing to their complex chemical structures, most synthetic dyes are highly resistant to biodegradation, resulting in their long-term persistence in aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Their accumulation in water bodies …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 70–77 Read article