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Assessment and Associated Factors of Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Depression and Anxiety of Hospitalized Patients with Pandemic Disease, COVID-19 in Ethiopia, East Africa, 2020
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Globally, the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has raised international concern. According to world meters report, 4,545,167 cases, 1,715862 recoveries, 303,847 deaths and spread to 213 countries, and significant number increasing from day to day since December 2019. Mental health is becoming an issue that cannot be ignored in our fight against it. This study aimed to explore the prevalence, and factors linked to anxiety and depression in hospitalized …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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Knowledge and Practice Regarding Safe Disposal of Sanitary Pads among Hostellers
Abstract: It is not a very rare sight to witness in hostels to spot several used sanitary pads scattered all around in surrounding open spaces, tucked in windows of washrooms, flushed in toilets, and even around water tanks. On seeing this, the first immediate reaction we tend to have is one of disgust and anger. On the other hand, this anger extends to embarrassment when we are accompanied by a male …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 31–36 Read article
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Diabetes Mellitus: A General Review
Abstract: Worldwide, approximately 366 million people have diabetes mellitus, a number which is expected to rise to 552 million by 2030. The global number of people with pre-diabetes is currently around 280 million and is expected to grow to 398 million by 2030. India is expected to be the ‘world diabetes capital’ as Indians have genetic predisposition to develop diabetes mellitus which is further precipitated by lifestyle. Taking all these facts …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–45 Read article
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Knowledge and Attitude of Autorickshaw Drivers Regarding First Aid for Road Traffic Accidents
Abstract: Basic first aid training can make difference in reducing impact of injuries and save life in accidents. Descriptive research was done to assess autorickshaw drivers' knowledge and attitude towards first aid for road traffic accidents. The objectives of the study were to assess the level of knowledge and attitude of autorickshaw drivers regarding first aid for road traffic accidents, find association of level of knowledge and attitude with selected socio …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Perceptions of Health Care Providers and the Community on the Management of Possible Serious Bacterial Infection (PSBI) in Young Infants where Referral is not Possible: A Qualitative Study
Abstract: Introduction: Every year, about 2.8 million children die in the first month of life, with 98% of these deaths occurring in developing countries. The current World Health Organization recommendation for management of infections in neonates and young infants (0–59 days old) is referral for hospital treatment with a 7 to 10 day course of a combination of two injectable antibiotics – Penicillin or Ampicillin plus Gentamicin. However, existing evidence demonstrates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–27 Read article
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Assessment of Adherence to Antiretroviral Therapy Among Art Users in Jimma University Specialized Hospital, Jimma Zone, Oromia Region, South West Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: HIV-associated morbidity and mortality gets substantially reduced with antiretroviral therapy (ART). Antiretroviral treatment efficacy exhibits significant inhibition of viral replication as well as viral load resulting in significant decrease in viral particles to a level where it becomes undetectable in the blood of HIV infected individuals. But, antiretroviral therapy (ART) requires high-level (>95%) adherence and adherence to antiretroviral therapy has been correlated strongly with HIV viral suppression, reduced rates …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 14–21 Read article
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Study of Platelet Count in Dengue Fever, Function and Their Importance in Hemostasis
Abstract: Dengue infection is a major vector-borne disease. Compatible hematological discovery comprises of vasculopathy, thrombocytopenia, and coagulopathy. The study comprises of 60 patients and all the cases were studied in the Department of Pathology, Kachchhi laboratory, Amreli, Gujarat, India. In this study, out of 60 cases, there were 12 cases of IgG positive and 31 cases of IgM positive. In which seven males had IgG infection and 18 males had IgM …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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The Response of Blood Platelets to the Vibration Sound in Healthy Subjects and Hypertensive, Diabetic Patients: In Vitro Study
Abstract: Vibration-induced changes in the platelets activity as a result of increased share stress. Mean platelet volume (MPV) is a good indicator of platelet activation. This study aimed to study the effect of vibration sounds, evoked by tuning fork, on the MPV of healthy subjects, hypertensive and diabetic patients in vitro study model. Venous blood samples obtained from healthy subjects (n=7), hypertensive (n=7) and diabetic patients (n=7) were exposed to vibration …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Aluminum Oxide Nanoparticle-Adjuvanted Pasteurella multocida B:2 Vaccine is Potent and Efficacious and is Able with Keyhole Limpet Hemocyanin as a Marker to Differentiate Infected from Vaccinated Animals (DIVA)
Abstract: Pasteurella multocida B:2 causes hemorrhagic septicemia (HS) in bovines in Asia. For effective implementation of HS control program in India, a safe and efficacious vaccine to provide long lasting protection and allow differentiation of infected from vaccinated animals (DIVA) has to be developed. The objectives of the present study were to develop HS-DIVA vaccine with a companion immunodiagnostic test using keyhole limpet hemocyanin (KLH) as a marker, and to improve …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Mothers Practice and Associated Factors on Kangaroo Mother Care, in Mekelle City Hospitals Tigray, North Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Survey
Abstract: Kangaroo mother care (KMC) is a special way of holding low birth weight, preterm and hypothermic babies with skin-to-skin contact between the mother and the newborn in a position like a kangaroo. Most neonatal units in the world do not has appropriate space and material to offer a comfort to mothers providing a continuous KMC. In Ethiopia, KMC has not expanded as broadly as we hoped. To assess the practice …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 21–31 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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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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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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Dr.JRK’s NIKU for the Management of Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: NiKu was studied for its activity on alpha amylase and alpha glycosidase enzymes. The activity of both these enzymes got hindered by NIKU++. Then the NIKU was evaluated in human volunteers to understand its effect on blood glucose and the feeling of hunger. The study has clearly shown that NIKU is very effective in controlling the blood glucose for which the findings are presented in this paper. NIKU++: Siddha medicine …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 25–28 Read article
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A Study on Role of Pharmacist in Providing Advanced Patient Counseling in Medication Usage in General Medicine Department of an ESI Hospital
Abstract: Aim: The present study aims at the implementation of pharmacist services in providing advanced patient counselling in medication usage in the general medicine department of an ESI hospital. Objectives: The key objectives of the study include Improving Patient safety initiatives, improving Patient health related outcomes, reducing work burden of Physicians and nurses, providing knowledge on medication usage. Methodology: (1) Study Design: It is a Prospective and observational study. (2) Study …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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A Study of Lipid Profile in Hypertensive Patients
Abstract: Hypertension is a non-communicable disease which is commonly prevalent in elderly population. Hypertension often coexists with an aberrant lipid profile and has been a pandemic globally, irrespective of the development of the country or community. Public awareness about the role of hyperlipidemia in decreasing the morbidity plays a pivotal role. The objective of this study was to examine the serum lipid patterns of hypertensive patients. This prospective study was carried …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Clinical Profile of Dengue Fever with Its Acute Complications in Rural Population of Jaipur District
Abstract: Dengue is the most important mosquito-borne viral infection in terms of morbidity and mortality. In recent years, it has become a major public health concern. The present study was conducted on hospitalized adult patients of NIMS Medical College & Hospital with the aim to study the clinical profile and usual presentations of dengue fever. During the study of 75 patients of dengue infection, 18 had dengue fever (DF), 19 had …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 12–23 Read article
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Effect of Patient Counseling in Improving Physical and Mental Health of Type-2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a heterogeneous metabolic disorder characterized by chronic hyperglycemia with insulin hypo-secretion or insulin insensitivity. Despite the availability of treatment, diabetes has remained a major cause of death. The main goal of any medical care is the improvement of the patients’ overall quality of life. The aim of this paper was to assess the impact of pharmacist provided patient counseling on physical and mental health outcomes in type-2 …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 16–19 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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Pregnant Women Basic Components of Focused Antenatal Care and Its Associated Factors in Public Health Institutions, West Shewa, Oromia, Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Antenatal care is one of the most effective health interventions for preventing complication of pregnancy and childbirth. The components of basic focused antenatal care are assessment of condition of mother and pregnancy, care provision and health promotion. Poor maternal health not only affects women’s survival but has serious public implications for the survival of their children as well. However, there is no enough study that tells whether those pregnant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 28–37 Read article