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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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Study to Assess the Knowledge of Staff Nurses about Practicing Narcotic Policies in Selected Hospitals ICU in View to Prepare Information Pamphlet
Abstract: Narcotic use and diversion among nurses is a growing problem. Substance abuse is the major reason listed by the State Board of Nursing for disciplinary action. Staff nurses needs to be aware regarding narcotic and diversion. In the present study, 20 staff nurses were selected by purposive sampling from selected hospital from Miraj, Maharashtra, India in the year 2015. Knowledge questionnaire was used for data collection. Results demonstrated that majority …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 4–8 Read article
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Learning, Frame of Mind and Recognition towards “Hypothyroidism” in the Tertiary Consideration Emergency Clinics
Abstract: The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland which secretes its hormone directly into the bloodstream. It is a largest gland in the body. It plays an important role in calcium metabolism. The common causes of hypothyroidism in adults are Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, Lymphocytic thyroiditis, Thyroid destruction, Pituitary gland, Medications and Severe iodine deficiency. The study aims to learn, frame of mind and recognition towards “hypothyroidism” in the tertiary consideration emergency clinics. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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Occupational Stress and Locus of Control among Print Media Journalists
Abstract: The present study is conducted to study the level of occupational stress and Locus of control among Print media journalists with less than and more than five years of work experience. The study is adopted 2X2 factorial design. A purposive sample of 120 print media journalists between 25 to 40 years of age is selected for the study. The result of the study is indicated no significant gender difference in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 39–56 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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Prevalence of Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum Infections among HIV Sero-positive Patients in Asella Hospital, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum are among the well-defined intracellular, spore-forming, coccidian opportunistic intestinal parasites that cause chronic or acute diarrhea and other life-threatening symptoms in HIV/AIDS patients particularly those with low CD4 count. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of I. belli and C. parvum among HIV/AIDS sero-positive patients. A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Asella Hospital from January to March, 2013. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–23 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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Risk of Diabetes in the Indian Population: A Study Using Indian Diabetes Risk Score and Random Blood Glucose Level.
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Because of increasing burden of the diabetes effort was attempted for early diagnosis of diabetes by means of screening with the objectives to find out the prevalence and the risk of diabetes mellitus among individuals attending a Diabetes awareness and health camp by using Indian diabetes risk score and Random Blood Glucose level.MATERIALS AND METHODS: Diabetic awareness and health check up camp organized on 28th October 2016, at the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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The Efficacy of Vitamin A Supplement in the Treatment of Scabies
Abstract: Scabies is a debilitating contagious parasitic skin disease caused by a tiny mite (Sarcoptes scabiei) treated with the acaricides. Vitamin A supplementation is indicated in management of parasitic infestations in human. This study aimed to assess the effect of vitamin A supplementation as "add on therapy" on the cure rate and quality of life (Qol) in scabies patients treated either with permethin or benzyl benzoate lotions. A total number of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–26 Read article
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Study of Haemoglobin Status in First and Second Year MBBS Students
Abstract: Anaemia is a major public health problem. Present study was conducted in 200 undergraduate medical students. Haemoglobin values obtained by Sahli’s method was analysed and students were grouped into anaemic and non-anaemic group. Further grading of anaemia was done as per the WHO criterion. Results were analysed by using SPSS software. Results showed that 27.5% of medical students were anaemic. Gender-wise distribution was 18.35% of males and 38.46% of females …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 16–18 Read article
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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Overweight/Obesity in Public Servants, Tigray, Ethiopia: The Case of Mekelle City
Abstract: Introduction: Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) remain the major causes of mortality. In Africa and sub-Saharan countries prevalence of NCDs is rising due to many reasons. About 80% of deaths due to NCDs are common in low and middle-income countries including Ethiopia. Overweight and obesity are leading risk factors for a number of chronic NCDs. Objective: The aim of this research was to estimate the magnitude and factors associated with overweight/obesity among …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Prevalence and Predictors of Goiter among 6–12 years Old Children in Eastern Tigray Region, Northern Ethiopia: A Community-based Cross-sectional Study
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorder (IDD) is the collective name of endemic goiter and endemic cretinism. Goiter is the main preventable major public health problem worldwide during pregnancy and childhood in an environment where iodine is deficient. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence rate and associated factors of goiter among 6–12 years old children in eastern Tigray region, Northern Ethiopia. We used community-based cross-sectional survey. The study population …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 52–60 Read article
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Management of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy by Ayurvedic Principles: A Case Study
Abstract: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common and severe form of childhood muscular dystrophy, with an incidence of 1 case in 3500 male births. It is an X linked recessive disorder due to the absence or alteration of the dystrophin protein, encoded by the DMD gene on chromosome Xp21. Corticosteroids are the only medications that have shown to alter the course of DMD but are associated with their side effects …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Medicolegal study on structural characteristics of hyoid bone and mandible associated with sex and age
Abstract: Background: In recent studies, some data is presented that the estimation of gender and age could be possible using morphological characteristics of hyoid and mandible in dead bodies. For example, the mandibular angle is greater with growing age and female has narrower basihyal bone than male. However, it hasn’t yet studied about the exact digital materials. In this research, gender and age were estimated according to the morphological characteristics of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 43–51 Read article
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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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Prevalence of Oral Candidiasis by Candida albicans in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Visiting Mahakali Zonal Hospital
Abstract: Patient with type 2 diabetes mellitus are at consistent risk of oral candidiasis, dental caries and dysfunction. Candiadisis is caused by different species such as Candida albicans, C. tropicalis, C. glabrata, C. dubliniensis. Nevertheless, C. albicans is the most frequent causative agent for candidiasis in human. Present work was undertaken to investigate Candida albicans infection among type 2 diabetic mellitus patients in Mahendranagar, Kanchanpur. Methods: A total of 103 oral …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 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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Hypokalemic Periodic Paralysis: A Rare Presenting Manifestation of Thyrotoxicosis
Abstract: Thyrotoxicosis may be related to hypokalemic periodic paralysis in young asian males. Periodic paralysis related to hypokalemia as the initial manifestation without any clinical signs and symptoms of thyrotoxicosis is exceedingly rare. Our patient is a 25-year-old male who presented with quadriparesis with respiratory distress when he woke up in the morning. There was history of high carbohydrate intake one day prior. On examination he had single breath count of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Anatomical Variations in Origin and the Branching Pattern of the Brachial Plexus in Selected Universities of Ethiopia and its Clinical Implication
Abstract: Introduction: Brachial plexus is a key anatomic structure and variations in the form; this plexus is of greatest importance due to the practical significances of this plexus for modern clinical and surgical procedures done in this region. Alongside this background, we aimed to study the variations in the formation and branching pattern of brachial plexus and to observe intercommunications between nerves of this plexus. Material and Methods: This study was …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Nutritional Status of Adults with Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
Abstract: Early identification of cognitive failure and its association with nutritional status might aid in the planning of prevention strategies. An attempt was made to identify the incidence of cognitive failure in adults and its association with nutritional status. 120 participants (20–60 years) were screened for cognitive ability using mini-mental state examination (MMSE) tool. Nutritional status of individuals with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) was assessed through body composition and dietary nutrient …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 1–8 Read article