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Role of Healthcare Management in Pandemic of COVID-19
Abstract: COVID-19 was first reported on December 19, 2019, in the city of Wuhan Hubei in China. It has since spread to more than 210 countries and regions. This severe acute respiratory syndrome is spread over by the coronavirus with trouble in breathing and flu-like symptoms. The disease caused by virus was called COVID-19. Over 2.2 million people worldwide have died. The United States is the most affected country with 0.7 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Review on Elaeocarpus Ganitrus (Rudraksha)
Abstract: The seed of Elaeocarpus Ganitrus, also known as Rudraksha, is renowned for its electromagnetic characteristics. Recent scientific research has demonstrated that this seed possesses natural electromagnetic properties which can effectively treat various chronic diseases. This study focuses on the phytochemical screening and thin layer chromatographic analysis of the extract obtained from Elaeocarpus Ganitrus seeds, which belong to the Elaeocarpaceae family. Bombay, and is commonly grown as an ornamental tree in …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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IoT-Based Smart Medicine Box with AR Holographic Caregiver and Automatic Liquid Tonic and Pill Dispensing System
Abstract: Medication management is a major challenge for elderly individuals, chronic disease patients, and users who require multiple medicines at scheduled intervals. Missed doses, incorrect quantities, and improper medication handling can reduce treatment effectiveness and create health risks. This paper proposes an IoT-Based Smart Medicine Box with an AR Holographic Caregiver and Automatic Liquid Tonic & Pill Dispensing System to provide a reliable and intelligent medication management solution. The proposed system …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Embedded System & Applications · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Autecological Study on Seed Germination and Growth Analysis of a Fodder Crop Medicago Sativa L.
Abstract: AbstractThe ecological factors that affect vegetation are climatic, edaphic (soil) and biotic. The major climatic factors are temperature, light, wind and water. It is now a well-known fact that temperature is globally affecting the flora and fauna and it may soon manifest into a major problem. To overcome this problem, mankind must evolve a suitable genotype, which will be able to withstand global warming and sustain itself, thus maintaining the …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Unani, Phytochemical and Pharmacological Review of Abhal (Juniperus communis) with Special Reference to Female Disorders
Abstract: AbstractVery little research has been commit oneself to and begins to date on relative demand and utilization, or on the extent to which conventional medicines are used as a complement, alternative or supplement to modern medical services. Traditional medicines create an efficient atmosphere in situations associated with chronic conditions. Juniperus communis known as abhal in Unani medicine is one among the thousands of Indian medicinal drugs which is an evergreen …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 12–20 Read article
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Punarnava (Boerhavia diffusa): A Promising Indigenous Herbal Drug and Its Effect on Different Disease Conditions
Abstract: Boerhavia diffusa is one of the famous medicinal plant uses to treat large number of human ailments as mentioned in Ayurveda. The plant in whole or its part have a numerous medicinal properties and are used by endemic and tribal people in India to show anti-bacterial, hepato-protective, hypo-glycemic, anti-proliferative, anti-estrogenic, anti-inflammatory, anti-convulsant, anti-stress and anti-metastatic activities and also in treatment of stress, dyspepsia, abdominal pain, inflammation, jaundice. Various phytochemical, pharmacological, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–24 Read article
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Ayurvedic Management of Multiple Sclerosis with Polyherbal Formulation: A Case Study
Abstract: Multiple sclerosis is chronic progressive degeneration of myelin sheath of nerve cells due to autoimmune pathology; having no medicine in modern science. This condition is comparable with Sarvang Vata due to occlusion of Prana by Udan; Ama (unmetabolished substrates) is responsible for such occlusion. A patient from Morbi near Rajkot, India aged about 24 years was treated with herbal and herbomineral ayurvedic medicines—Ashwagandha, Yastimadhu, Vata Vidhvansha, Agnitundi, etc., and has …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 2, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 18–21 Read article
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Digital Therapeutics for Management of Chronic Diseases
Abstract: Digital therapeutics (DTx) mark a major advancement in modern medicine, using advanced software technologies to deliver clinically validated treatments for various physical and mental health conditions. Unlike general wellness apps that focus on fitness or lifestyle tracking, DTx are evidence-based medical interventions developed through rigorous clinical research to ensure safety, efficacy, and measurable outcomes. Delivered via digital platforms such as smartphones, tablets, or specialized medical devices, DTx aim to prevent, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Characterization Of Senna Occidentalis (Link.) Seed Extract
Abstract: Senna occidentalis (L.) Link commonly known as "coffee senna" or majamfari/rai dore in Hausa is a plant with a long history of traditional and medicinal uses against diseases such as inflammation, pains, and diabetes. This study presents characterization of the bioactive compounds of the seed extracts. Physicochemical analysis of seed powder was carried out following standard procedures. Qualitative phyto-chemical contents were determined for the presence and absence of major metabolites. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Botany · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 13–22 Read article
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Unani and Conventional Perspective of Hypertension (Ḍaghṭ al-Dam Qawī )
Abstract: Hypertension is a strong risk factor for cardiovascular diseases. According to estimates, the risk of cardiovascular disorders such as coronary artery disease, congestive heart failure, ischemic and hemorrhagic strokes, renal failure, and peripheral arterial disease rises by at least a factor of two. In the Unani system of medicine, there is a clinical condition that resembles hypertension, known as "Imtila'." The buildup of bodily fluids, particularly in the blood vessels, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–30 Read article
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Torsade de Pointes: A Comprehensive Review of Pathophysiology and Therapeutic Approach
Abstract: Torsade de pointes (TdP) is a rare form of polymorphic ventricular tachycardia, marked by fluctuating QRS complex amplitudes that twist around the isoelectric line on an electrocardiogram (ECG). It is commonly linked to prolonged QT intervals, which can be either acquired or congenital. While TdP often resolves spontaneously, it may lead to fatal ventricular fibrillation if untreated. Medications, electrolyte imbalances, and genetic conditions like Jervell and Lange-Nielsen syndrome contribute to …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 36–41 Read article
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Ilaj bil-Ma’ (Hydrotherapy) as a Regimenal Modality in Pain Management: Conceptual Foundations in Unani Medicine and Modern Correlation
Abstract: Waja‘ (pain) is one of the most common clinical complaints encountered worldwide and remains a leading cause of disability, impaired functional capacity, and diminished quality of life. In the Unani system of medicine, pain is not considered merely a symptom but a significant manifestation of disturbed physiological balance. Classical Unani scholars describe pain as arising from derangement in Mizāj (temperament), imbalance of Akhlāṭ (humours), Sudad (obstruction within bodily channels), Waram …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Drug and Non-drug Treatment Options of Fibromyalgia
Abstract: Fibromyalgia (FM) treatment does not have a clear objective pathophysiological therapeutic goal. The management of this complex condition has thus perplexed the medical community for many years, and several national and international guidelines have aimed to address this complexity. Pain relieving pharmaceutical medications are generally connected with an assortment of unfriendly reactions, for example, constipation, urinary retention, nausea, sedation, respiratory depression, myoclonus, delirium, sexual dysfunction, and hyperalgesia. The challenge of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Effect of Bone Marrow Derived Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation on Cerebral Metabolism of a 20-year-old Autistic Patient
Abstract: Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by clinically significant impairment in social, occupational and other important areas of normal functioning. The autistic brain shows altered neurochemical metabolism, such as decreased glucose uptake, increased concentrations of lactate and reduced concentrations of N-acetyl-aspartate. Besides behavioral therapies and medications for autism-associated conditions such as seizures and gastrointestinal distress, there are no U.S. FDA approved pharmacological therapies to treat Autism’s core pathology. Stem cell …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Adjuvant Unani Formulations used in Fournier’s Gangrene Patient: A Case Study
Abstract: Fournier’s gangrene is a rare infection characterized with fast-progressing myonecrosis, which affect regions of perineum, genitalia and perianal area. E. coli, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Streptococcus putridus, Staphylococcus and Klebsiella are commonly involved. Symptomatically presented as sudden pain in the scrotum, fever, severe toxicity, very fast spreading cellulitis of scrotal skin, extending to the groin and often to anterior abdominal wall. The aim of this case study is to acknowledge the effectiveness …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–41 Read article
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Shiqaq-e-Maqad (Fissure in Ano) As Per Unani System of Medicine
Abstract: Anal fissure is one of the most common anorectal condition encountered in clinical practice. It is a longitudinal split in the anoderm, with surrounding oedema and inflammatory induration which causes painful defecation, bleeding with streaks of blood on the surface of stool or on toilet paper and itching per rectum. As per Modern aspect, the aetiology of anal fissure is not known. They generally arise with local trauma caused by …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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A Community-Based Study to Assess the Impact of Pharmacist Led Home Medication Review in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus in Dakshina Kannada
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder with the condition where there is an abnormally high blood glucose level. Home medication review (HMR) is a patient-centered process that provides the effective and quality use of medication at the patient’s home. According to a study, nearly 50% of Type II diabetes fail to recite adequate glycemic control due to poor management of anti-diabetic medications. So, a community-based interventional study was conducted …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 29–34 Read article
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A Prospective Observational Study on Medication Error in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital
Abstract: PURPOSE: Medication errors (MEs) are the major cause of morbidity and mortality, yet they remain a confusing and underappreciated concept. In past few years, medication errors (MEs) are the major cause of morbidness and fatality rate, yet they remain a confusing and insignificant concept. The purpose of the study was to determine and analyze the severity of Medication Errors (MEs) and knowledge of HCPs towards MEs. METHODOLOGY: A prospective observational …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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UNANI FEATURES OF MIGRAINE (SHAQIQA): AN ASSESSMENT
Abstract: Episodic throbbing or rhythmic pain, sometimes on one side of the head is a type of a Migraine. As per the widespread report, Migraine is the third most prevalent disorder in the world.In Greek medicine, Migraine is referred to as shaqiqa received from an Arabic word ‘shaq’ means ‘half part’.According to Greek classical literature, migraine could be a disease caused either by Imtela (congestion) or akhlat (humor) or by vapors …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Medicinal Pteridophytes of Himachal Pradesh: Exploring Their Role in Alleviating Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Disorders
Abstract: Pteridophytes, comprising a diverse group of vascular cryptogams, have been widely used in traditional medicine for their medicinal properties. The therapeutic potential of different medicinal pteridophytes in treating gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions is investigated in this study. Their bioactive substances, including flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, and saponins, which have anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antispasmodic properties, are highlighted by both traditional knowledge and recent research. Specific species, such as Adiantum capillus-veneris (maidenhair fern), …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–7 Read article