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426 articles for “Science and Technology”
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Radiological and Clinical Aspects of Nasal Septal Deformities in Chronic Rhinosinusitis Patients in Northern Indian Population
Abstract: The present paper aims to study the radiological and clinical aspects of septum deformities in chronic rhinosinusitis patients in Northern Indian Population. The classification of nasal septum deformities is another challenge in the management of septum deformities patients suffering from chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). The present study shows that the septum deformities are very common in CRS patients. The Mladina classification is also discussed in the paper. Results show that types …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 60–64 Read article
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Magnitude of Perceived Stigma and Factors Associated with Care Givers of Schizophrenic Patients: The Case of Amanuel Mental Specialized Hospital, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Abstract: Stigma is a social process, experienced and characterized by exclusion, rejection, blaming or devaluation of a person or a group. Schizophrenia, especially because of its distinctive symptoms like common disruptive behavior and perceived dangerousness, exposes patients to stigma and discrimination. If families do not seek help because of stigma, young people will be at risk of longer durations of untreated illness. To assess magnitude and factors associated with perceived stigma …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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The Interactive Morbidity of Bipolar II Disorder and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Abstract: Bipolar II disorder (bipolar disorder) interacts with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) in a synergistic pattern during its symptomatic course. The relationship of the disorders is overall negative in terms of treatment outcomes and more risky and severe in its comorbid form (i.e., in terms of higher probability of hospitalization or incarceration). Somatic disease should be considered in cases presenting with the symptomology of any form of bipolar disorder as certain illnesses …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 10–13 Read article
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Visit to Visit Fasting Plasma Glucose Variability and Associated Factors in Diabetic Patients
Abstract: Wide glycemic variability has been proposed as one of the factors associated with poor glycemic control and development of diabetes complications. The aim of this study was to evaluate the extent of visit to visit fasting plasma variability and associated factors in patients with diabetes. A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted on 280 diabetic patients attending outpatient diabetic clinic of Ayder Referral Hospital between December, 2015, and April, 2016. Relevant …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 14–24 Read article
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Effect of Diarrhea at Admission on Time to Recovery in Treatment of Severe Acute Malnourished Children in Inpatient Therapeutic Feeding Program in Tigray Region, Ethiopia
Abstract: The mortality rate in inpatient settings remained unacceptably higher, 20–30% for marasmus and 50–60% for Kwashiorkor. This is due to inappropriate case management and co-morbidities mainly diarrhea. Despite, there was no study conducted to show the effect of diarrhea at admission on the length of time to recovery in the treatment of severe acute malnutrition among children aged 6–59 months and then there is little understanding about this issue. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 25–40 Read article
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Evaluation of the Effect of Zinc Supplementation on Glycemic Control and Lipid Profile in Normoglycemic and Streptozotocin-induced Type-2 Diabetic Rats
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic, progressive disease, which is accompanied by multiple complications. Hyperglycemia and dyslipidemia are common complications of diabetes mellitus. The current approaches for treatment of diabetes are mostly dependent on insulin and other oral standard drugs, which have their own put falls. Thus, micronutrients supplementation is gaining momentum as the quest for management of diabetes continues. Certain micronutrients increase insulin synthesis secretion and insulin sensitivity thereby improve …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 41–51 Read article
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A Rare Variant of Holoprosencephaly: Ethmocephaly with Inferior Proboscis and Amelia
Abstract: Ethmocephaly is a rare phenotypic variant of holoprosencephaly, characterized by the failure of embryonic prosencephalon to properly divide the orbits of the eye into two cavities with grossly incomplete morphogenesis of fore brain. The severity has a marked variability and ranges from hypotelorism to cyclopia with craniofacial dysmorphism, such as microcephaly with a single central incisor. Reports of this anomaly are few and because of the rarity even among Holoprosencephaly. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Assessment of Prognosis in Madhumeha (Diabetes Mellitus) Using Tail Bindu Mutra Pariksha
Abstract: The science of Ayurveda is supposed to be based upon observations and experience based medical science. The physiological aspects of Ayurvedic concepts are equally important to pathological and clinical Ayurveda. In Ayurvedic texts various methods of examination of patient (Rogi Pariksha) as well as disease (Roga Pariksha) has been described separately. Tail Bindu Pariksha as described in yoga ratnakar is one such method of urine examination. The Tail Bindu Mutra …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 5–12 Read article
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Effect of Kineso Taping with Exercise versus Ultrasound with Exercise on Pain Relief in Acute Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Abstract: Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most frequent compression neuropathy with an estimated prevalence in the general population of 3.7–5.8%. It may be up to three times more common in women than men, with the prevalence highest in the 40–55 year old age group. Global country Malaysia has higher prevalence of CTS among nurses, dentists and other occupations with more wrist flexion movement in Malaysia. Higher prevalence was shown in respondents …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 27–41 Read article
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Primary Hydatid Cyst of Spleen, A Rare Occurrence: A Case Report
Abstract: Hydatid disease, a zoonosis occur worldwide, but more prevalent in sheep and cattle raising areas. Common site of involvement is liver followed by lungs. Primary involvement of spleen, i.e., without involving other organs, occur in 0.9% to 8.0% of cases. We report a case of histopathologically confirmed primary hydatid cyst of the spleen in a 60-year-old female. Keywords: Hydatid cyst, spleen, zoonosis, triple layered wall, brood capsules Cite this ArticleKavita …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 27–29 Read article
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Thermal Care Practice for Newborns and its Associated Factors in Mekelle Hospital and Ayder Referral Hospital Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, December 2016
Abstract: About 3,100 newborns die within 24 h of birth each day. Ninety percent of these babies could be saved if warmth is provided promptly besides breastfeeding. Seventy percent of these deaths could be prevented with simple low-cost interventions, coupled with educating mothers and health workers to facilitate widespread implementation of essential newborn care practices. Studies on thermal care practice in health facilities witnessed by mothers are missing. This study was …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 39–46 Read article
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Assessment of Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Women Towards Exclusive Breastfeeding in Jimma Health Center, Jimma Town, Southwest Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Breastfeeding is a natural gift that is very important for the fulfillment of natural necessity of newborn. However, now a days, the practice of breastfeeding especially exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) up to six months is decreasing all over the world including the developing countries like Ethiopia despite its numerous advantages. Maternal parity, age, educational level and total family income are some of the reasons incremented for the decline in breastfeeding. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 47–60 Read article
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Power Spectral Study of Heart Rate Variability Time Series by the Adaptive Modified Continuous Morlet Wavelet Transform
Abstract: In this paper, a newly developed method referred as adaptive modified continuous Morlet wavelet transform has been proposed to improve the energy concentration in the time-frequency domain. The improvement is achieved by introducing the shape parameter to the Morlet function that is known as modified Morlet function. To make it adaptive, the modified Morlet function was optimized by concentration measure based on automatic determination algorithm. The proposed method was validated …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 5–20 Read article
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An Autopsy Based Study on Sudden Natural Deaths
Abstract: A total 24 numbers of cases out of 485, medicolegal autopsies were conducted in cases of sudden, natural and unexpected deaths to establish the causes of death in cases where such deaths have occurred in apparently healthy individuals under suspicious circumstances. It was observed that majority of victims (33.3%) were in the age group 31 to 40 years. Male (79.2%) outnumbered female. Highest numbers (41.9%) of cases were farmers by …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 21–28 Read article
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Microalbuminuria as an Independent Screening Tool in Patients with Myocardial Infarction
Abstract: Acute Myocardial Infarction (AMI) is a condition in which there is an inadequate supply of blood and oxygen to a portion of myocardium; most common cause being atherosclerosis of coronary vessels. Microalbuminuria (MAU) is defined as urinary albumin-to-creatinine ratio (UACR) of 30–300 mg/g. It is considered as marker of generalized endothelial dysfunction and vasculopathy and suggested to contribute to the formation of atherosclerotic lesion and ultimately leading to risk of …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 41–45 Read article
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Does an Association Exist Between Maternal Serum Lipid Parameters and Birth Weight of Newborn? A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Abstract: Pregnant woman undergoes profound hormonal, metabolic changes and adaptions to achieve success in terms of healthy baby as outcome. Lipids are more significantly involved as a source of energy, fat-soluble vitamins, and precursors for various hormones. We decided to study pattern of lipid profile parameters at puerperium phase, as an indicative of lipid status of woman in late pregnancy and its influence on birth weight of newborn.Cross-sectional analysis was carried …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 46–51 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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Molecular Identification of Common Bacterial Infection in Chronic Otitis Media in an Outpatient Department of Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Chronic otitis media (COM) is a chronic inflammation of the mucoperiosteum of the middle ear left which leads to profuse discharge from the ear and hearing impairment that may have a serious long-term effect on language, auditory and cognitive development and on educational progress. In the present study, the prevalence of culture-positive cases of an active mucosal variety of COM was 92.65%. Pseudomonas aeruginosa (41.2%) was the predominant aerobic bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 18–24 Read article
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Artificial Intelligence in Medical Fields
Abstract: Artificial intelligence (AI) is a branch of computer science capable of analyzing complex medical data. This can be used in diagnosis, treatment and predicting outcome in many clinical scenarios. Medicine and internet searches were carried out using the keywords ‘artificial intelligence’ and ‘neural networks’. An overview of different AI techniques is presented in this paper along with the review of importance in clinical applications. The proficiency of AI techniques has …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Internet of Things in Healthcare
Abstract: Internet of Things (IoT)-enabled devices have made remote monitoring in the healthcare sector possible, unleashing the potential to keep patients safe and healthy, and empowering physicians to deliver superlative care. It has also increased patient engagement and satisfaction as interactions with doctors have become easier and more efficient. Furthermore, remote monitoring of patient’s health helps in reducing the length of hospital stay and prevents re-admissions. IoT also has a major …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 10–12 Read article