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Effect of Tareeq (Sweating) to Control the Progress of Samane Mufrat (Overweight/Obesity) – A Study
Abstract: Samane Mufrat (obesity) is a chronic and increasingly common disease characterized by excess body fat. It occurs due to decrease in hararate ghareezia (innate heat). It is more prevalent in women because of their barid mizaj (cold temperament). The shaham wa sameen (fats) are barid ratab (cold wet), so they accumulate in barid mizaj individuals. A loss of 5% to 10% of body weight of obese has been shown to …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 72–76 Read article
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Comparison of Recording of Blood Pressure by Mercury Sphygmomanometer and Digital Sphygmometer: A Pilot Study
Abstract: Mercury sphygmomanometers are being replaced by other devices due the risk of mercury exposure to individuals as well as the environment. However, the accuracy of blood pressure (BP) recording must be ensured. The devices should be clinically validated before use. Present study was done to compare the recording of BP with mercury and digital sphygmomanometer. A descriptive comparative study design was employed. Fifty hospitalised patients were purposively selected. Patient information …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Anthropometric Characteristics and Nutritional Status based on Body Mass Index of Adults in Rural Orissa, India – A Cross-sectional Survey
Abstract: The authors sought to examine anthropometric characteristics and nutritional status based on body mass index (BMI) of adults in Rural Orissa, India. A total of 250 subjects who met inclusion criteria were enrolled in the study. Anthropometric characteristics such as height, weight, mid upper arm circumference were measured and body mass index (BMI) was calculated by the standard equation. Chronic energy deficiency (CED) was evaluated to find out the severity …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercises on Improving the Peripheral Blood Circulation among the Diabetic Patients Admitted at GGS Medical Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar because thepancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond to insulin. The high blood sugarproduces classical symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is non-insulin dependent in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to destruction of islets cell in thepancreas. Type 2 diabetes mellitus makes up …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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Nurses’ Attitude and Its Contradictory Factors Towards Nursing Profession
Abstract: Background: Many studies have confirmed that nursing has job related stress. The aim of study was to examine nurses' attitude towards nursing profession with their contradictory factors such as hospital management unease, work environmental discomforts, etc. Method: The descriptive correlational study was conducted on registered staff nurses of two multispecialty hospitals of Nadiad city. 80 nurses were selected with purposive sampling technique. A structured questionnaire and a self-administered five-point Likert …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 24–30 Read article
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Assessment of Comorbid Illness Among Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease at Selected Hospitals in Madurai
Abstract: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a comprehensive term encompassing kidney damage or a sustained reduction in the glomerular filtration rate over a period of three months or longer. CKD is linked to a diminished quality of life, heightened healthcare costs, and premature mortality. The main objective of this study was to identify the comorbid illnesses among the patient with chronic kidney disease and to associate the comorbid illness with their …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Prevalence of Obesity Among School Students
Abstract: The increasing prevalence of obesity is a global concern, affecting not only adults but also children, teenagers, and young adults. To address this issue, a study was conducted to assess the prevalence of obesity by measuring the Body Mass Index (BMI) of 120 school students in Tarn Taran, Punjab. The study revealed several key characteristics of the participants. A significant majority of the students were day scholars, constituting 81% of …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Nomophobia and the Power of Mind-Body Practices: Path to Digital Detoxification
Abstract: The present study investigated how mindfulness and self-control can be enhanced through the ancient practices of Pranayama and meditation to reduce dependence on mobile devices. The present study was aimed to assess the impact of meditation and Pranayama practices on reducing screen time, improving mindfulness, and enhancing overall well-being among university students. The present study investigated the impact of meditation and Pranayama practices on individuals' screen time habits, focusing on …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 17–25 Read article
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Voluntary Blood Donation, Future Willingness and Associated Factors Among Attendants of Obstetrics and Gynecology Patients in JIMA University Specialized Hospital, Oromia region, Ethiopia, 2015
Abstract: Background: Hemorrhage is the major cause of maternal death worldwide. This problem is more prevalent in developing countries including Ethiopia. Therefore, availability of adequate blood supply and timely transfusion has paramount importance in reducing maternal deaths. In this aspect, assessing practice, future willingness and associated factors towards voluntary blood donation among attendants can contribute in alleviating the scarcity of blood for transfusion.Objective: To assess voluntary blood donation, future willingness and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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An Overview of Bioinformatics
Abstract: What is bioinformatics? Biology and computer science? How are they related to each other? This question, I believe, could have been raised even in the nineteenth century, when computer and biological technologies were just emerging. The great Louis Pasteur (1822–1895) was researching the relationship between the presence of a particular microorganism and alcohol fermentation in a particular French city. Ada Lovelace, a mathematician who shared Charles Babbage’s vision, was attempting …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Clinical Practice: The Differential Diagnosis of Dental Pain
Abstract: In clinical dental practice, patients often present with pain in the oral cavity. While some oral pain may be generalized in nature, the clinician has to consider other factors that involve pain and discomfort. Many symptomatic teeth do not need endodontic treatment – on the contrary, they have undiagnosed occlusal problems, caries, fractures or referred pain. For the teeth needing endodontic treatment, this paper provides several modes of diagnostic methodology. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 18–23 Read article
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Pathways of Periodontal Disease and Alveolar Bone Loss in Type II Diabetes
Abstract: or poorly-controlled type II diabetes often exhibits a high morbidity of periodontal pathology. Food impaction in defective restorations or open proximal contacts often leads to infection, carious lesions, periodontitis, alveolar bone loss and often tooth loss. An iatrogenic injury occurs when restorations are defective, fractures, or have open proximal contacts and are not planned to be repaired or replaced. In addition to having poor therapeutic outcomes, defective restorations or open …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 28–35 Read article
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Evaluation of the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters – A Cephalometric study
Abstract: Aim - The present study aimed to evaluate the relationship between natural head posture, cephalic index, and dental parameters (maxillary arch width and mandibular anterior crowding).Material and Methods –100 case records (lateral cephalograms and dental casts) were used in this study (86 females and 14 males). The cases were divided into two groups; Group I (38 subjects) crowding less than 2mm and Group II (62 subjects) crowding more than 2mm. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 18–25 Read article
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Health Status of Adolescents in Rural Area of Anand
Abstract: Aim: The study was carried out with the aim to access the health status of adolescents in a rural area of Anand. So far no studies were done over the rural areas of Anand District. Method: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 417 students of 13 – 15 years (283 males and 134 females). The data were collected using a semi-structured questionnaire for socio-demographic, anthropometry (Height, Weight, BMI), physical activity level. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 91s–96s Read article
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In vitro Evaluation of Kigelia pinnata Leaves for Its Antioxidative and Anticancer Activity
Abstract: Previous studies suggest that the Kigelia pinnata leaves have useful effects against diseases mediated through oxidative stress and cancers. In this study, leaves of Kigelia pinnata were studied for presence of different phytochemical constituents, anti-oxidant and anti-cancer activities.Crude methane extracts of Kigelia pinnata leaves showed cytotoxic activity in vitro against non-small cell lung cancinoma (A-549) cells using the MTT assay. Phytochemical evaluation showed the existence of alkaloids, terpenoids, flavonoids, tannins …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Effect of Nutrition Counseling on Anthropometry of Middle Aged Type 2 Diabetics
Abstract: A sample of 90 middle-aged type 2 diabetics (45 male and 45 female) was selected from the OPD of the Government Sardar Patel Medical College and Hospital, Bikaner, and were equally divided in three groups on the basis of BMI, obese, normal weight and underweight. Further, equal number of males and females were studied under each group. Purposive sampling was used to select the subjects who were suffering from type …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 8–20 Read article
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Comparison Between Cross Body Stretch and Muscle Energy Technique on Posterior Capsule Tightness
Abstract: The objective of the paper is to compare the effectiveness of cross body stretch and muscle energy technique (MET) on posterior capsule tightness. Its study design is experimental design. Sixty asymptomatic subjects (all males) participated in the study. Both the groups (Group A and Group B) consisted of subjects (n = 30 in each group) with a difference in internal rotation ROM of less than 10 degree. The pre intervention …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children under-Five-Years in Rural Areas of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Background and Aim: Malnutrition and growth impairment are the common and major public health problems among children in Madhya Pradesh. Materials and Methods: Present study was conducted in different rural areas of Jabalpur district. Total 120 children of age between 0 and 5 years were evaluated. To assess malnutrition among children, anthropometric measurements, clinical examination, and dietary assessment were calculated. Data were collected through pre-designed performa. Results: Anthropometric results showed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Study and Report on Impact of Clinical Pharmacy Services Over Indian Health Care System in the Management of Chronic Disorders/Diseases in Hospital
Abstract: The study aims to ensure safe, effective, economic, and patient friendly with the knowledge inputs of each professional practice. With the primary and secondary objectives being: to study the role of the clinical pharmacist/doctor of pharmacy professional in the management of chronic diseases/illness, minimise medication/prescription errors, minimise/prevent adverse drug reactions, all types of drug interactions, and unnecessary healthcare costs, reducing drug-related problems and to monitor drug therapy efficiently, attain desired …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 46–82 Read article
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A Pre-Experimental Study to Determine the Efficacy of a Structured Teaching Program on Knowledge and Practices Regarding Bag Technique Among Nursing Students at Rayat Bahra College of Nursing, District Mohali, Punjab
Abstract: The nursing bag is a vital tool for public health and community health nurses. The public health bag is an essential and the bag contains the fundamental content for a home visit. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching program on knowledge and practices regarding bag technique among nursing students. A Quantitative approach, pre-experimental one group pre-test, post-test research design was adopted to conduct …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 1–10 Read article