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Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Child-to-Child Approach through Role Play on Knowledge Regarding Causes, Prevention and Management of Accidents Among School Going Children in Selected School of Bhilai, Chhattisgarh
Abstract: Death rate of children due to road traffic accident is high in India due to low-level enforcement of simple road safety measures in India, such as prohibition and monitoring of drunken driving, wearing helmets, seat belts and child restraints. School teachers should inculcate traffic safety among students and enforce traffic rules within the school premises. The mandatory use of child restraints can reduce child deaths by 35%.Method: A quasi-experimental study …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Detection of Cervical Cancer Using lncRNA Expression Data and Detection of Possible Biomarkers with Bagged CART Machine Learning Method
Abstract: Aim: Cervical cancer (CC), one of the most common gynecological cancers, occurs when the cell layer that forms the surface of the cervix turns into abnormal cells. This type of cancer ranks fourth in cancer-related female deaths, and 3.6% of women living in developed countries suffer from this disease, while approximately 15% of women living in underdeveloped countries are exposed to this cancer. The primary means of reducing the high …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Organ Donation: Awareness and Willingness to Donate an Organ among Basic Nursing and Midwifery Students of a Selected College in Northern Nigeria
Abstract: Background: Organ transplant remains the best option to patient with end stage organ failure (ESOF), incidence of which is rising across the globe along with chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, cancers, hypertension amongst others, which are responsible for most cases. With the rise in number of people needing organ transplant, it is lamentable to mention that the rate of organ donation is significantly lower than the demand leading to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 37–42 Read article
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Road Accidents among Adolescents
Abstract: A systematic investigation will provide dynamic understanding about the road accidents, incidence, causes and actions for traffic safety among adolescents according to demographic and clinical data on all accident victims admitted age between 12 and 20 years. There were 257 (95.2%) males and 13 (4.8%) females. There were 12 (4.4%) deaths, 9 (75%) due to traumatic brain injuries [1]. Due to vast mechanization of today’s world, youngsters have been provided …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 15–21 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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Vaccination as a Prevention Strategy to Control Rotavirus Gastroenteritis in Children
Abstract: Among the viral causes of gastroenteritis, rotavirus is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in children of less than 5 years. Globally, every year, it accounts for more than 500,000 deaths. The main mode of transmission is by faecal-oral route. Although in most of the children, the Rotavirus infection remains asymptomatic, in some leads to acute diarrhoea and severe dehydration. Moreover, malnutrition contributes to the severity of disease and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 27–32 Read article
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Measles Eradication by Vaccination: Opportunities and Challenges
Abstract: Measles is one of the vaccine preventable viral diseases that mainly occur in children. The disease was targeted for elimination by a vaccination program that was initiated three decades back. The measles death rate decreased by 74% from the year 2000 to 2010. This was short of targeted 90% mainly because of low vaccine coverage in some countries. Although, there is marked reduction in measles morbidity and mortality, still it …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2012 · 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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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding breast cancer among women in selected Kudumbasree units in Pathanamthitta district
Abstract: Globally cancer is a major public health problem, one out of ten deaths occurs due to cancer. Cancer is the multiplication of the cells. Breast cancer is the cancer that forms in the cells of the breast8. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Among women breast cancer is the second most common cancer1. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 6,85,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Assessment of Total Cardiovascular Risk using WHO/ISH Risk Prediction Charts in Chaman Colony, Dhanas, Chandigarh in India
Abstract: Background: Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), largely heart disease and stroke, accounts for almost half of all NCD-related deaths and is now the leading cause of death in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC). There are several risk factors which are responsible for developing CVDs. Many of the risk factors such as smoking, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, diabetes, physical inactivity and obesity are potentially modifiable by health counselling. Cardiovascular diseases are preventable so accurate estimation …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Knowledge of Mothers about the Risk of Domestic Accident among Toddlers: Effectiveness of Strategy for Teaching about Home Safety
Abstract: Introduction: Accident is the single-most health problem and biggest cause of death after the age of one year. Injuries are most common among 1–3 year of age group which leads to death of children. The leading causes of injury are burn, chocking, ingestion, falls etc. Supervision and awareness are necessary for the child to prevent home accident. Aims: To assess the knowledge and to find out the effectiveness of teaching …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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A Clinical Study based Observation on Prevalence of Altered Liver Enzymes among Patients of Hepatobiliary Diseases Attending National Institute of Unani Medicine, India
Abstract: Background: Hepatobiliary disease is a major health problem responsible for millions of deaths annually. As reported, more than 40 million deaths occur annually in South-East Asia Region due to hepatobiliary diseases. This study was conducted as a clinical trial to assess the efficacy of Unani formulation, from which the data on prevalence of altered liver enzymes among patients of hepatobiliary diseases in which the study participants were collected and compiled …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Family Burden of Tuberculosis on Female Patients
Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) affects mostly economically active populations in underdeveloped and developing countries, therefore TB can have far-reaching economic and social consequences among infected people and other members of their family. TB is the second leading reason behind death worldwide amongst communicable diseases. TB kills approximately 1 million women in a year and is chargeable for more deaths in women within the reproductive people. The burden assessment schedule (BAS) has been …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Knowledge and Understanding about Cervical Carcinoma, Risk Factors and Prevention among Rural Women in Pandiruppu, and Maruthamunai Area, Ampara District of Sri Lanka: A Survey
Abstract: Cervical carcinoma has been regarded as the second most common form of cancer among women after breast and colorectal cancer. In Sri Lanka the second most common causes of deaths due to cancer among women is cervical carcinoma. According to the report of Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka in 2007, the estimated number of cervical carcinoma cases was 732. Awareness about cervical carcinoma and its prevention is quite less amongst …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Immunology and Immunotherapy of Pulmonary adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Lung cancer is the world's second leading cause of death, with an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Approximately 80% of all lung cancer is caused by non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Due to lack of early detection and treatment, the incidence rate of lung cancer prognosis remains low. CD4+T-lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells are among the immune cells involved in the pathogenesis of lung cancer. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–25 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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Study of Road Traffic Accident (RTA) Fatalites Coming for Autopsy in FAAMCH, Barpeta, Assam
Abstract: Analysis of fatal road traffic accident cases in medico-legal autopsies, present study was conducted in the department of forensic medicine, FAAMC, Barpeta Assam from 1st January 2015 to 31st December 2015. The study was undertaken upon 210 victims of road traffic accident cases, who died due to various injuries, and were autopsied at Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College. Most of the accidents occurred in the afternoon hours and there was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 30–33 Read article
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Health Status of Children Under Five Years of Age in Context to Personal Hygiene, Immunization Status, And Vitamin Deficiency Diseases: A Review
Abstract: In 2013, an estimated 6.3 million live born children worldwide died before the age of 5 years. In 2015, the under-five mortality rate in low-income countries was 76 deaths per 1000 live births. The importance of under nutrition as an underlying cause of child deaths associated with infectious diseases, and the effects of multiple concurrent illnesses have been emphasized in many studies across the world particularly in the developing countries. …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Obesity (Siman-E-Mufrat) in Greeco-Arabic Perspective: A Review
Abstract: Tibb-e-Unani has been rendering services to the mankind for thousands of years. This healing art is one of the oldest and well organized systems of medicine. The Greeks were the first to recognize Siman-e-mufrat (obesity) as a medical disorder. It is evident that Buqrat (460–377 BC) was first who described obesity (siman-e-mufrat) in his famous book Fusool-e-Buqrat. Buqrat understood that siman-e-mufrat leads to infertility and early death. He was also …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 10–16 Read article
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An analysis of Shivpuran's Uma Samahita in relation to health, longevity and Viksit Bharat 2047.
Abstract: Viksit Bharat @2047 as Ram Rajya, Vishwa Guru and Shresht Bharat are the dream and mission for every Indian. Health and longevity is one of the most important aspects of development .The present modern medical allopathy approaches are very expensive, not easy to access , painful , stressful in particular if people are under ICU and emergency . In general treatments it gives comfort and saves lives but on the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 9–13 Read article