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A Comparative Study of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices about Hepatitis B and its Vaccination of Mothers in Urban Slums and Business Communities of Delhi
Abstract: To assess and compare knowledge, attitude and practices of mothers of eligible children regarding Hepatitis B and its prevention in urban slums and business communities of Delhi, a population based, comparative cross-sectional survey was carried out in the urban slums located adjacent to Maulana Azad Medical College and business locality Tilak Nagar located in West Delhi district of Delhi. The study was conducted among 128 mothers in business community and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Factors Influencing the Desire to Have a Baby Among Mothers on ARV Drugs Attending the ART Clinic in Mekelle Hospital
Abstract: Background፡ With the introduction of HAART there has been dramatic reduction in mortality and morbidity, quality of life has been changed and new infections have dropped markedly. Most recently fertility issue in HIV positive men and women are becoming increasingly important. Advance in treatment such as zidovudine and other drugs together with cesarean section and breast milk substitution has decreased vertical transmission to about 2%. This makes parenting a viable …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–17 Read article
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Adherence to PMTCT and Its Associated Factors among Women Who Visited Maternity Care Services in Mekelle Public Hospitals in 2014
Abstract: Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission (PMTCT) remains a challenge in low- and middle-income countries. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, next to Nigeria. The country’s poor socioeconomic status, and repeatedly poverty stricken society depends on subsistence farming. The health status has also been explained with high morbidity and mortality and low life expectancy (49 years). Thus, this paper attempts to assess the adherence and its associated factors …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Partograph: An Essential Tool for Midwives to Manage Labor at Public Health Institutions in Tigray, Northern Ethiopia
Abstract: A partograph is a graphical presentation of a woman’s progress of labour. Once the woman has true signs of labour and reaches active first stage of labor, the midwife initiates the use of the partograph to record her findings. Prolonged labor; mainly due to cephalopelvic disproportion (CPD), which may result in obstructed labor, maternal dehydration, ruptured uterus, obstetric fistulae, fetal asphyxia, fetal brain damage, infection and death of both mother …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 23–29 Read article
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New Topics in Serum Copeptin Levels in Hypertension: Is There an Interrelation with Inflammatory Biomarkers?
Abstract: This study aimed to test the hypothesis that the link between serum copeptin (Cop) levels and hypertension is related to low grade of inflammation and atherosclerosis indices. This observational cross section study was done in the Department of Biology, College of Science at the University of Al-Mustansiriya in Baghdad, Iraq. A total number of 18 healthy subjects (Group I) and 66 patients (Group II) were enrolled in this study. Patients …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Cryptosporidium parvum Mediated Diarrhea in Immunocompromised Patients
Abstract: Cryptosporidium parvum is one of the important diarrheal agents, especially in malnourished children and immunocompromised patients. Of the many species, Cryptosporidium parvum and Cryptosporidium hominis are the two major species that cause water borne outbreaks. The geographic difference in the distribution of parasite has been attributed to sources and its mode of transmission. The parasite is able to survive in the environment for long time and is resistant to many …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Assessment of Routine Child Immunization and Associated Factors Among Children Under Two Years of Age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia
Abstract: Objective: Expanded programme on immunization (EPI) is one of the greatest achievements in medicine and public health, greatly reducing morbidity, mortality and health care costs. Despite various initiatives and campaigns, programme improvement was marginalized in Ethiopia. This study was aimed to assess routine child immunization and associated factors among children less than two years of age in Jigjiga Karamara Hospital, East Ethiopia. Methods: Institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted on mothers …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Assessing the Growth and Development of Children with Celiac Disease (1–12 years): A Descriptive Study
Abstract: Introduction: Celiac disease is a chronic autoimmune disease. It affects genetically susceptible individual by making the small intestine permanently sensitive to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye and barley. Celiac disease is caused by intake of gluten. Patient with celiac disease experiences diarrhea, steatorrhea, weight loss and failure to thrive due to malabsorption. Objective: To assess the growth and development of children with celiac disease (1–12 years) attending the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Knowledge, Attitude & Practices of Hepatitis B Infection and Serum Antibody Analysis among Hepatitis B Vaccinated Healthcare Workers in Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Abstract: Introduction: Health care workers are particularly at high risk of acquiring Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other infections through needle stick injuries (NSI). HBV transmission can be contained through vaccination among health care workers (HCWs). However, 10-15% individuals have poor response. This study was therefore done to assess knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP) and to evaluate the anti-HBs antibody titres in HBV vaccinated HCWs in tertiary care hospital. Material and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 25–30 Read article
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Effect of Nicotine on Cytokine Production by Human Mononuclears: Perspective of COVID-19
Abstract: Nicotine is present in the tobacco-containing products such as cigars, cigarettes, chewing tobacco, snus (an oral tobacco) and pipe tobacco. In Indian population, nicotine containing products are consumed by the 57% of population either in chewing form or smoking form. The correlation of nicotine and lung cancer in chronic smokers as well as nicotine consumption and COVID-19 incidence has to be justified. Hence current research was carried to study the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 8–11 Read article
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Molecular Characterization of Environmental and Clinical Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria Isolates from Copper Mines and Miners in Zambia
Abstract: Background: The active and ex-miners have high risk factors for Non Tuberculous Mycobacteria (NTM) disease due to the high burden of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection, tuberculosis and silicosis through extensive use of aerosolised water for dust control in the mining environment. The study aimed at the isolation and characterization of nontuberculous mycobacteria from the miners and ex-miners in Zambia. Methods: Sputum samples were collected from 85 miners and ex-miners132 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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A Review on: Current Approaches on gout
Abstract: The term gout commonly is used to refer painful arthritis attack, but gouty arthritis is only one manifestation of gout. Gout is a chronic inflammatory disease which is characterized by the deposition of urate in synovial. It is a most effective inflammatory arthritis in men and appears to be increasing in both prevalence and incidence. Uric acid is measured in the form of sodium urate in plasma, so we called …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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A Case Report on Metformin-induced Pancreatitis
Abstract: Metformin is a biguanide commonly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. About 2% of acute pancreatitis is caused by drugs. Drug induced pancreatitis cases generally do not cause much harm but rarely results in fatality. Metformin is considered to be a safe drug with minimal side effects and only few papers suggest Metformin is associated with drug induced pancreatitis. Among the published case reports the mechanism postulated are drug overdose, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–10 Read article
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Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E Virus and Serum Level of Serum Aspartate Transaminase (AST) and Alkaline Phosphatase (ALP) Among Jaundice Patients in Kathmandu Valley, Nepal
Abstract: Hepatitis E is an acute disease caused by hepatitis E virus that usually manifest as acute jaundice. It is a waterborne infection and occurs sporadically or as epidemic outbreaks. Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a positive-stranded RNA virus with a 7.2 kb genome with three open reading frames In this study we report the seroprevalence of HEV in different categories of jaundice patients along with their elevation of serum bilirubin, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of Onchocerciasis Prevention and Control in Becho Woreda, Illu Ababora, Oromia Regional State, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Onchocerciasis is a filarial disease caused by Onchocerca volvulus and transmitted by a black fly. Onchocerciasis is a killer of livestock and wild animals, so its prevention and control are helpful for health planners and health educators providing basic information to focus on its prevention and control. Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of onchocerciasis prevention and control in Becho woreda, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Ileal Ureteral Substitution for Long Ureteric Structure/Segment Loss by Yang-Monti Technique. A Single Centre Experience
Abstract: A new technique for replacing the ureter based on the Yang-Monti principle is introduced to overcome the drawbacks of the classic ileal ureter. Between January 2007 and January 2014, ureteral replacement by ileum was indicated in nine patients, long or multiple strictures due to tuberculosis (6), retroperitoneal tumor (1) and iatriagenic ureteric injury during ureteroscopic (2). Exclusion criteria included patients with inflammatory bowel syndrome or irradiated bowel or a non-functioning …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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A Study to Assess Effectiveness of Planned Teaching Program on Knowledge Regarding Safety Measures among Chemical Factory Workers in Kupwad MIDC at Sangli District
Abstract: There are varieties of hazards to which workers may be exposed and which may cause various diseases. Any chemical that can cause illness, injury or an emergency is hazardous. Chemicals are used extensively in industries. Many useful purpose products are derived from chemical, e.g, Pesticides, fertilizers, paints, plastics and fiber glass. However, it is important to exercise caution in the usage of chemicals. Some chemicals are inherently so dangerous that …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Serum Hepcidin Status of Sickle Cell Disease Subjects with Multiple Blood Transfusion in Nigeria
Abstract: Objectives: No effective physiological mechanism for excess iron excretion is known in humans. Conditions such as sickle cell disease (SCD), where red blood cell transfusion is a frequently employed therapy can subsequently result in ready accumulation and circulation of exogenous iron as non-transferrin bound iron in tissues with possible impairment of iron homeostasis in them. Aim: The influence of multiple blood transfusions on the patterns of iron homeostasis in correlation …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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A Case Report on Alport Syndrome which ends up with Allograft Rejection due to Anti-GBM Disease
Abstract: Alport syndrome (AS) is a condition which is genetically inherited and is characterized by abnormalities in the basement membrane of the kidney, ear and eye as well. It is one of the spectra of diseases representing hereditary nephritis, which inevitably leads to end-stage renal disease (ESRD). Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) is also a characteristic feature in AS. The hearing abnormality begins during late childhood or early adolescence and 90% of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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The Clinical Study on Conservative Therapy of Pediatric Intussusception: Caudal Block Improves the Success Rate
Abstract: Intestinal intussusception is one of diseases in which pediatric patient complain of acute abdominal pain and its morbidity is high. Therefore, it is necessary to diagnose and treat it swiftly but there are several difficulties for its treatment. Recently, there are many study and success for researching diagnosis and treatment of acute abdominal pain. Etiology and pathophysiology of intussusception are revealed so that noninvasive treatment is applied in clinical field. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 29–34 Read article