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Molecular Characterization of Respiratory Viral Infections and Co-Infections in Pediatric Patients Using FilmArray™ Multiplex PCR in a Tertiary-Care Hospital, South India
Abstract: Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are a major cause of pediatric morbidity worldwide, with viruses, such as respiratory syncytial virus, rhinovirus/enterovirus, influenza virus, adenovirus, and parainfluenza virus, contribute significantly to hospitalizations. Conventional diagnostic methods often require prolonged processing times, which can delay clinical decision-making. Rapid molecular platforms, such as the FilmArray™ Panels, offer timely and comprehensive pathogen identification. This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence, seasonal trends, and co-infection patterns of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 57–66 Read article
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Phyto-Entrapped Carbon Dots as Emerging Nanomaterials for Anti-Cancer Activity
Abstract: Phytoconstituent-loaded carbon dots (C-dots) represent an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy, combining the therapeutic power of plant-derived compounds with the advanced capabilities of nanotechnology. These ultra-small, biocompatible nanostructures offer excellent fluorescence, tunable surface chemistry, and low toxicity, making them ideal for drug delivery, bioimaging, and theranostic applications. Traditional phytochemicals often face challenges like poor solubility, low bioavailability, and high first-pass metabolism barriers that C-dots help overcome. C-dots synthesized through …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 51–63 Read article
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A Cross-Sectional Study on Prevalence and Seasonal Trends of Malaria and Dengue and Their Co-infection in Patients with Acute Febrile Illness Attending a Tertiary Care Hospital in Jhalawar, Rajasthan
Abstract: Unknown etiologies behind acute febrile illnesses make treatment choices tough for clinicians resulting high mortality rates amongst the vulnerable populations. Vector borne diseases viz. malaria and dengue are the major stake holders responsible for AFI. Determination of their individual as well as concurrent prevalence is important for disease control. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and seasonality of malaria and dengue and their co infection in acute undifferentiated …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Genotoxicity Evaluation of Hospital Waste Waters: A Study Monitored by E.coli WP2 Assay
Abstract: The major sources of health-care waste are hospitals. A variety of substances such as pharmaceuticals, radionuclide and solvents are used in hospitals for medical diagnostics, disinfection and research work. After application, some of these substances and excreted non-metabolized pharmaceuticals by the patients enter into the hospital effluents. Indeed, some of these substances found in wastewaters are genotoxic and are suspected to be a possible cause of the cancers observed in …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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Automatic annotation of reading using Speech Recognition: A pilot study
Abstract: Speech is a time-varying continuous stimulus. Analyzing a speech sample is generally done by transcribing it which can be considered to be a time-consuming process. A time annotated transcription is required for a detailed evaluation of the speech sample to study the language and prosodic features. The focus of this paper is to develop a tool to automatically segment audio recordings into silences and chunks of speech corpus and further …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Bioinformatics · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 25–29 Read article
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An Exploratory Pilot Study on the Traditional Siddha Anthropometric Diagnostic and Screening Method ‘Manikkadai Nool Measurement’ of Undergraduate Students in Thiruvananthapuram District of Kerala, India
Abstract: Aim: The aim is to study the distribution pattern of Manikkadai Nool measurement of students studying in an undergraduate college in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala and analyse the data statistically. Manikkadai Nool measurement is the circumference of forearm which is measured four-fingerbreadth above the wrist. Background: The traditional Tamil Siddha medical text ‘Agasthiyar Sudamanikkayaru Sutram’ exclusively discusses Manikkadai Nool measurement as a continuous variable ranging from 4 to 10 fb with …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 5–11 Read article
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Evaluation of Safety of Unani Pharmacopieal Majoon-e-Lana in Cases of Neurasthenia
Abstract: Neurasthenia, referred to as Zof-e-Asaab in the Unani system of medicine, is a functional disorder characterized by generalized weakness of the nervous system. Individuals suffering from this condition commonly experience persistent fatigue, reduced physical and mental performance, low mood, irritability, disturbed sleep, and, in some cases, elevated blood pressure. Although various conventional treatment options are available for symptom management, no specific curative therapy has been established. Furthermore, long-term use of …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 37–44 Read article
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Is Tissue Platelet Count an Important Diagnostic Tool for Oral Cancer?
Abstract: Metastasis is the main cause of cancer-related deaths and a major challenge in today’s cancer management. Although many new therapies against malignant tumors have been developed over the last few years, the prognosis of most malignancies remains unfavorable, once metastatic spread has occurred. There are plethora of studies indicating that the interaction of tumor cells with platelets within the bloodstream is essential during this early phase of metastasis. Ironically, however, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 5–10 Read article
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Electrochemical Biosensors for Disease Diagnostics
Abstract: Electrochemical biosensors have emerged as one of the most promising tools for disease diagnosis because they combine high sensitivity, rapid response, portability, and low cost in a single analytical platform. In recent years, growing interest in early disease detection has pushed researchers to develop biosensors that can detect clinically important biomarkers in blood, saliva, urine, sweat, and other biological fluids. These sensors work through the interaction between a biological recognition …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 28, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 43–54 Read article
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Feature Extraction and Analysis of Bearing Faults: A Review
Abstract: One of the most important steps in identifying bearing problems is feature extraction. In order to provide a more meaningful dataset, it entails locating and extracting pertinent features from raw bearing vibration signals. Tasks involving categorization and prediction can then make use of these attributes. In many practical applications, such as monitoring rotating machinery or electronic components, the raw signals collected (e.g., vibration, current, temperature) are often complex, high-dimensional, and …
Published in Trends in Mechanical Engineering & Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 20–28 Read article
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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Coupled Lateral Flow Assay to Detect Nucleic Acids in Clinical Samples for Brucella Species at Point of Care and Resource-Limited
Abstract: Brucellosis is a most common and neglected zoonotic disease caused by Brucella species. Brucellosis is a major public health challenge as both animals and humans are affected. Most of the Brucella diagnostic tools are focused around serological assays though these assays cannot detect active pathogenesis. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) coupled with lateral flow assay (LFA) was developed in the present study to detect IS711 gene of Brucella species in the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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COVID-19 Prediction using X-Ray Images and Deep Learning Model
Abstract: In the year 2019, the novel corona virus was emerged in China. Since, then every individual has put their own self to fight against this pandemic situation. Till April 14, 2022, the total COVID-19 confirmed cases are 500,186,525 and deaths are 6,190,349 worldwide. RT-PCR and Rapid antigen test are the standards for COVID-19 detection by WHO. These both tests are time consuming and costly and also there are higher possibilities …
Published in Journal of Image Processing & Pattern Recognition Progress · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 24–32 Read article
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Brain Tumor Detection Using RestNet50 Architecture
Abstract: This paper presents a novel deep learning model for brain tumor diagnosis from MRI scans on the basis of ResNet50 with some modifications. Optimizing the modified layers and pre-trained ResNet50 for improved diagnostic accuracy and reliability in real-world clinical settings is one of the key contributions of this paper. The model was trained on an extremely well-balanced data of 2,577 MRI scans, which were split equally among the tumor and …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2025 · pp. 1–13 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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Nuclear Medicine: A Boon to Society
Abstract: AbstractNuclear medicine is a rapidly developing branch of medicine which uses radioisotopes for diagnostic imaging and therapy. All nuclear medicine investigations and therapeutic procedures require highly specialized equipment. Nuclear imaging is a method of producing images by detecting radiation from different parts of the body after a radioactive tracer material is administered. The images are digitally generated on a computer and transferred to a nuclear medicine physician, who interprets the …
Published in Journal of Nuclear Engineering & Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Development of Anti IgG Polyclonal Antibody Against Canine IgG and Their Roles in Diagnostic Purposes
Abstract: IgG plays an important part in immunological studies and also in living bodies for providing secondary immune response which triggers as passive immunization against harmful pathogens in dogs. Purpose: The aim of this investigation is to separate, identify, and refine immunoglobulin G from canine serum. Methods: Ammonium sulphate precipitation was used to separate the dog's serum, which was then concentrated over night in a dialysis bag inside of a refrigerator. …
Published in International Journal of Vaccines · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–06 Read article
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Association between Diabetes Type and Family History of Diabetes: A Cross-Sectional Analysis of Gender Differences and Genetic Influences
Abstract: Introduction: Diabetes mellitus DM is one of the fast-growing chronic metabolic disorder in the world, with high impact and burden in low- and middle-income country. Although genetic predisposition is a central determinant of diabetes risk, particularly for Type 2 diabetes (T2D), the contribution of familial aggregation varies across populations. In many parts of the world where diabetes is rising very fast understanding the relationship between diabetes type and family history …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 43–50 Read article
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Alzheimer’s Disease Classification Based on Transfer Learning of New-CNN Model
Abstract: The long-term, irreversible brain disorder “Alzheimer’s disease (AD)” currently has no known cure. Nonetheless, current medications may impede their advancement. Globally, those over 65 are the primary population affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Accurate detection of this condition requires early diagnosis. Because there are so many people who come with an ailment, manual diagnosis by health specialists is laborious and prone to error. Early detection of AD is a difficult undertaking …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 16–23 Read article
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The Role of Helicobacter pylori in Stomach Cancer Incidence: A Study in Rural Communities in Rajasthan
Abstract: Background: Stomach cancer remains a major global health challenge, with a particularly high burden in developing regions. Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is a known risk factor for gastric malignancy. In India, especially in rural states like Rajasthan, there is limited data on the prevalence of H. pylori and its association with stomach cancer, despite the high incidence of gastric diseases. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among rural communities …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 45–50 Read article
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A Practical Approach to Clinical Trials: Concepts and Methodologies
Abstract: AbstractClinical trial is a research study that is conducted on human volunteers to collect safety and efficacy data for health interventions (e.g., drugs, diagnostics, devices, therapy protocols). Clinical trial is intended to produce knowledge valuable for understanding human disease, preventing and treating illness and promoting health. Clinical trials can only be conducted after gathering satisfactory information on the quality and non-clinical safety of the product, and after taking Ethics Committee …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 35–40 Read article