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149 articles for “As (III)”
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Delhi Ladli Scheme 2008: A Parental Perspective
Abstract: An exploratory study to assess the knowledge and utilization of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’ among parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of this scheme in a selected community of Delhi with a view to develop Information Guidelines was conducted. The main objectives of the study were to (i) Identify the parents of girl child who are eligible to avail the benefits of ‘Ladli scheme 2008’. (ii) …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 43–48 Read article
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Organ Donation Educational Package Improves Knowledge and Commitment of Nurses towards Pledging for Organ Donation
Abstract: Nurses’ knowledge and commitment towards pledging for organ donation is important to promote organ donation. This study was carried out to (i) assess the knowledge of nurses regarding organ donation, (ii) develop and administer the educational package for nurses, (iii) assess its effectiveness on knowledge and commitment of nurses towards pledging for organ donation. A quasi-experimental study was conducted on 149 nurses (75 in experimental and 74 in control group) …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 14–20 Read article
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Maxillary Advancement by Distraction Osteogenesis in Maxillary Hypoplasia
Abstract: Cleft lip and palate patients (CLP) are borne with a challenging deformity that requires multiple surgical interventions in order to reach functional and esthetic harmony. Distraction osteogenesis has become a widely used treatment of maxillary hypoplasia in CLP-patients because of the reports of better stability and the possibility for larger advancements. We report our treatment experience with a 19 year old cleft lip and palate female patient, presented with maxillary …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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A Study of the Effect of Educative Drug Awareness Session on the Knowledge of Young Adolescents, their Teachers and Parents
Abstract: Background: Changes in lifestyle, along with easy access to media and internet have among other factors lowered the age of exposure to drugs and alcohol among youth. Within this context, the parent teacher association of a private high school in Mumbai approached Kripa Foundation to conduct a preventative educative drug awareness session for their students (Grade 8 to 12), their teachers and parents. The session aimed to (i) increase the …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 10–22 Read article
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Screening of Bone Mineral Density, Serum Calcium and Vitamin D Level in Hyperthyroid Females of North India
Abstract: Introduction: Osteoporosis is a disease which plays a role in causing fracture especially in females. Hormonal dysfunction may be one of the possible causes of osteoporosis. Hyperthyroidism has been known to increase the risk of fracture especially in women both pre- and postmenopausal. The relation between hyperthyroidism and bone mineral density (BMD) is still unclear. Therefore, the present study was carried out to assess the effects of hyperthyroidism on long …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 49–56 Read article
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Effectiveness of Changing Catheter in Prevention of Urinary Tract Infection
Abstract: The present study is to compare the effect of routine catheter care and changing urinary catheter in urinary tract infection. The literature about routine catheter care and changing catheter both were reviewed. The focus of the study is catheter variables and reflects the empirical aspect of concept being studied. In this study the independent variable is routine catheter care Vs changing urinary catheter and the dependent variable is urinary tract …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Thinness Among Hill Kharia Children and Adolescents of Purulia Using Body Mass Index Cut-Off Points
Abstract: Children and adolescents are in the transitional phase when they are ready for adulthood. Scanty information on nutritional status of tribal children and adolescents, using the new internationally accepted body mass index (BMI) cut-off values, is available, particularly from rural areas in India. The present cross-sectional study was undertaken to determine the prevalence of undernutrition using BMI among 4 18-year-old Hill Kharia children and adolescents of Purulia District, West Bengal, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 49–54 Read article
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Isolation and Characterization of “Heavy Chain Antibody” Variable Domain Gene of Indian Desert Camel (Camelus dromedarius, L.)
Abstract: Camelids have “heavy chain antibodies” (HCAbs) of IgG isotype (IgG2 and IgG3 subtypes) and lack light chains and heavy chain constant domain 1 (CH1) in their structure. The molecular biological features of VHH (i.e., antigen binding variable domain of HCAbs) gene isolated from Indian desert camel were examined as a prelude to construct VHHs-phage display library. VHH cDNA was synthesized by reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) from B lymphocyte mRNA, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 22–31 Read article
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Antibody Pharming in Transgenic Plants: An Overview
Abstract: Antibodies (Abs) are secreted large-sized glycoprotein products of terminally differentiated B cells in vertebrate species and since their discovery during 1890s, they have been widely used for diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases, epidemiology and life-science research. They have been traditionally produced in large amounts by repeated immunization of animals. Various techniques for production of full-length and fragments of antibody that have been introduced later are: (i). hybridoma technology during …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Modern Vaccines with DIVA Capability: An Overview
Abstract: DIVA vaccines are designed to achieve twin-goals of the immunological protection of the host and the immunological differentiation of the infected from the vaccinated animals (DIVA) with a companion immunodiagnostic test. The DIVA strategy is used in countries that follow the vaccination path for elimination of an infectious disease and ultimately to achieve the disease-free status for international trade. This strategy has also been advocated for and adopted in the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Retrospective Study of Epidemiological Factors Associated with Measles in Children (0–5 Years) in Four Villages of Barabanki District in Rural Uttar Pradesh
Abstract: Measles is a leading cause of death among young children even though a safe and cost-effective vaccine is available to prevent the disease. The objective of the present study was to study the epidemiology of measles in children (0–5 years) in the four villages of Barabanki district in rural Uttar Pradesh and also to study various factors responsible for measles in rural Uttar Pradesh. It is a retrospective cross-sectional epidemiological …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease and the Role of Prokinetics Along with PPIS
Abstract: Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is often confused with functional dyspepsia as dyspepsia symptom commonly coexist with heartburn and some patients with functional dyspepsia respond to proton pump inhibitor (PPI) therapy. Up to 25–50% of patients with functional dyspepsia defined according to Rome III criteria can have abnormal esophageal acid exposure. Functional dyspepsia presents of one or more of the following symptoms: Postprandial fullness, early satiation, epigastric pain or burning, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Percentage Changes According to Pathological Finding of Gastric Cancer from H. pylori Infections
Abstract: Helicobacter pylori accounts for more than half of the world population in the pathogenesis of gastric cancer. The incidence of gastric cancer among patients with H. pylori infection is 2.7–6 times more than normal. Recently, it has been a worldwide trend to verify the existence of H. pylori using endoscope among all the patients with complaints of digestive abnormality and then introduce anti-cancer therapy with antibacterial therapy from an early …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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Identification of Incidence and Outcome of Diffuse-Axonal Injuries
Abstract: Background: Diffuse axonal injury (DAI), a specific type of traumatic brain injury, may be caused by shearing forces leading to widespread tearing of axons and small vessels. This study is designed to identify the incidence, risk factors, mortality and analyze outcome in DAI. Method: 120 patients with DAI were recorded in the duration of 2 years. DAI was confirmed by signs of injury identified in radiology imaging. Patients underwent surgery, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 18–22 Read article
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Effects of Reading Task With or Without Verbalization on Heart Rate Variability
Abstract: In the present work, effect of different reading passages with or without verbalization on heart rate variability has been assessed. The study was conducted on 13 subjects with age group 18–25 years and no medical history. The lead-II electrocardiogram was recorded using MP35 amplifier (Biopac Inc, USA) while subject was in sitting position. The paradigm for recording was designed using Superlab 4.5. The paradigm includes reading four different passages: (i) …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Extranodal NK/T-Cell Lymphoma; Dilemma in Diagnosis and Management: A Review of Literature
Abstract: Natural killer (NK) cell neoplasms are rare malignancies. They are classified as extranodal NK-cell lymphoma, nasal type, and aggressive NK-cell leukaemia. Clinically they can be classified as nasal type, non-nasal type, and aggressive lymphoma/leukaemia. Stage I/II Nasal NK-cell lymphoma are treated by combined chemotherapy and radiotherapy. In case of stage III/IV nasal NK-cell lymphoma, as well as non-nasal and aggressive lymphomas/leukaemias, chemotherapy is the main treatment. In selected cases, allogenic …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 4–12 Read article
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Assess the Effectiveness of Progressive Muscle Relaxation Therapy on Health Status among Blood Cancer Patients Receiving Cancer Treating Medications in Selected Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Cancer can be regarded as a group of diseases characterized by an i) abnormal growth of cells ii) ability to invade adjacent tissues and even distant organs, and iii) the eventual death of the affected patient if the tumour has progressed beyond that stage when it can be successfully removed. Cancer can occur at any site or tissue of the body and may involve any type of cells. Cancer …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–20 Read article
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Study to evaluate the efficacy of video-assisted educational strategies in managing chemotherapy side effects among cancer carers in the home environment at the Regional Cancer Centre, Agartala.
Abstract: Introduction and study objectives: The quasi-experimental study examined how video- assisted instruction affected cancer patients at Regional Cancer Centre of Agartala understanding of chemotherapy side effects and coping techniques. Cancer education will help patients cope with challenges and increase self-management, improving quality of life. At Regional Cancer Centre of Agartala, the investigator tested a video-assisted instruction curriculum on chemotherapy side effects at home for cancer carers. Study objectives are as: …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Quasi Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Chewing Gum on the Bowel Motility among the Patients after Abdominal Surgery in Selected Hospital of New Delhi
Abstract: A quasi experimental study to assess the effectiveness of chewing gum on the bowel motility was conducted on the patients after abdominal surgery in selected hospital of New Delhi. The objectives of the study were to (i) To assess the bowel motility of patients after abdominal surgery in the experimental and control group (ii) To compare the bowel motility of patients after abdominal surgery in the experimental and control group …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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A Quasi-Experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Hot Fomentation versus Cold Compress in Reducing Infiltration among Patients Undergoing IV Infusion in a Selected Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: A quasi-experimental study to assess the effectiveness of hot fomentation versus cold compress in reducing infiltration and associated pain among patients undergoing IV infusion in a selected hospital of Delhi. The objectives of the study were (i) to assess the degree of infiltration in both the groups (ii) to assess the level of infiltration after the intervention in both the groups (iii) to compare the level of infiltration before and …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–30 Read article