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177 articles for “type I diabetes”
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Effect of a Short-term Therapy of Shirodhara Karma along with Ashwagandha Churna and Brahmari Pranayam on Stress Level of Gout Patient
Abstract: Gout is both an inflammatory and a metabolic disease. The association between gout and type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular disease, renal disease, and obesity suggest that either gout, or its necessary precursor hyperuricemia, may play an important role in the manifestations of the metabolic syndrome. The need of my study is to find out whether the short-term therapy of the of Shirodhara along with Ashwagandha churna and Brahmari pranayam …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 23–28 Read article
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Study of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) with Special Reference to Candidate Genes
Abstract: The PCOS (polycystic ovary syndrome) has become a worldwide concern as progression of PCOS in the age group of adolescence to postmenopausal women is increasing. In India, sudden rapid growth in PCOS is observed in the range of 3.7–22.5%. Effects of PCOS are not only on the reproductive and metabolic systems, but the whole body’s metabolism gets affected; ultimately, it leads to different life- style diseases like type 2 diabetes …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 49–55 Read article
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A Case Report on Metformin-induced Pancreatitis
Abstract: Metformin is a biguanide commonly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus. About 2% of acute pancreatitis is caused by drugs. Drug induced pancreatitis cases generally do not cause much harm but rarely results in fatality. Metformin is considered to be a safe drug with minimal side effects and only few papers suggest Metformin is associated with drug induced pancreatitis. Among the published case reports the mechanism postulated are drug overdose, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 9–10 Read article
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Black Tea: Leveraging Human Health from Indian Perspective
Abstract: Tea, the most preferred drink in the world after water, has been under intense research in recent years due to its fascinating chemical composition. Major polyphenolic compounds— theaflavins (TF), residual catechins, thearubigins as well as theanine and caffeine—present in black tea (BT) contribute to color, distinctive flavor and play significant roles both for quality of tea and act as a safeguard against many ailments. Antioxidants present in BT act against …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 53–60 Read article
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A Case-control Study on the Impact of Obesity on the Physical and Mental Health of Children
Abstract: The primary objective of the research is to determine prevalence of metabolic comorbidities in obese children. Specifically, we aim to assess the occurrence of hypertension, type 2 diabetes, stress and depression in this population. This study is conducted upon children and adolescents aged 2-19 years. A total of 2874 studies was searched and collected from electronic databases like PubMed, PubMed Central and Google Scholar by the use of keywords. Upon …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 10–18 Read article
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High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Assay of Nateglinide and its Stability Study
Abstract: Nateglinide (NTG) is a D-phenylalanine derivative used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus. An accurate, sensitive and reproducible high-performance liquid chromatographic (HPLC) method has been developed and validated for the quantification of NTG in pharmaceutical samples. The drug was eluted from Inertsil ODS 3V (150×4.6 mm; 5 µm particle size) column at 30á´¼C with a mobile phase consisting of phosphate buffer of pH 3.3 and methanol (70:30 v/v). The …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Prevalence of Depression in Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 Poly cystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a frequent endocrine abnormality affecting 5–10% women of reproductive age worldwide. PCOS is a heterogeneous condition representing diverse clinical, reproductive, metabolic and psychological implications like hirsutism, infertility, androgenic alopecia, insulin resistance, diabetes mellitus type 2, and cardiovascular diseases. There is enormous data regarding PCOS association with clinical manifestations’ and metabolic diseases but little is known …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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STUDY OF OLD AGE GROUP ABOVE 65 YEARS (CASE STUDY)
Abstract: Old age, often defined as the age of retirement, typically set at 65 and above in most developed countries, represents a critical phase in an individual's life. Successful aging goes beyond mere longevity, focusing on holistic well-being across social, physical, and mental dimensions. Three key components define successful aging: proactive disease prevention, active engagement with life, and maintaining high levels of physical and cognitive function. World Elders Day, observed on …
Published in OmniScience: A Multi-disciplinary Journal · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 30–40 Read article
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Safety evaluation of Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes - A Randomized Placebo Controlled Study
Abstract: Objective: to evaluate the safety of Unani drug Maghz-e-Jamun(Eugenia jambolana) in Prediabetes. Research design and methods: It was randomized, single blind, placebo-controlled study randomly assigned to 52 prediabetic patients (diagnosed according to ADA classification) in the test and control group. Maghz-e-Jamun (Eugenia jambulana) powder 4.5 g was filled in 6 capsules, 3 capsules were administered orally twice a day in the test group for 12 weeks. While placebo prepared with …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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Assessment and In Vitro Studies of Potent Amylase Inhibitor from Different Plant Species
Abstract: Flavonoids are naturally occurring compounds widely distributed in plants, which have hypoglycemic potential. Amylase inhibitors belong to flavonoids that block amylases which are involved in hydrolyzing the carbohydrates to yield low molecular weight dextrin and sugars. Inhibition of α-amylase along with α-glucosidase can significantly reduce the post-prandial increase of blood glucose and can be an important strategy in the control of blood glucose level in the type-2 diabetic patients. In …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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SGOT (Serum Glutamic Oxaloacetic Transaminase)—Its Role (A Review Article)
Abstract: Aspartate transaminase (AST) is an important liver enzyme which catalyses reversible transfer of an alpha amino group between aspartate and glutamate. It has an important role in amino acid metabolism. AST is predominantly found in the liver, skeletal muscle, kidneys, brain and red blood cells. AST is measured as a part of diagnostic liver function test, but AST reflects pathology in organs other than liver. Elevation in AST is found …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Simple, Direct and Stability-Indicating UV Spectrophotometric Assay of Pioglitazone Hydrochloride in Pharmaceuticals
Abstract: Pioglitazone hydrochloride (PGH) is an antihyperglycemic agent used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus. A simple and straight forward UV-spectrophotometric method is presented for the determination of PGH in bulk drug and tablets by measuring the absorbance of drug solution in 0.1M H2SO4 at 269 nm. A plot of absorbance versus concentration obeyed Beer’s law over 2–36 µg ml-1 concentration range (r = 0.9981) with a molar absorptivity of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 7–16 Read article
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Determination of the Antidiabetic Drug Miglitol in Pharmaceuticals by Ultra-Performance Liquid Chromatography
Abstract: Miglitol (MGL) is a drug used in the treatment of type-2 diabetes mellitus. A new analytical method employing ultra-performance liquid chromatography (UPLC) with UV-detection is presented for the determination of MGL in bulk drug and tablet forms. Analysis was performed in less than 3 min in isocratic mode on a reversed phase BEH C18 (100 mm × 2.1 mm; 1.7 µm particle size) column using phosphate buffer of pH 3.7-acetonitrile …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 11–26 Read article
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The Epidemiology of Risk Factors and Complications of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Abstract: AbstractIn most of the developed countries non alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the common chronic lover disease mainly due to obesity. The disease increases liver related morbidity and mortality, and often increases the risk for other comorbidities, such as type 2 daibetes and cardiovascular disease. In NAFLD cardiovascular diseases are the major causes of death and only some people develop fibrosis and liver related complications. The prevalence of non …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Pattern of Diabetic Maculopathy in Patients with Diabetic Retinopathy
Abstract: Diabetic Retinopathy is a progressive long term complication of Diabetes Mellitus. It is one of the commonest causes of blindness world over. The features of diabetic maculopathy result from the abnormal permeability of the retinal capillaries and subsequent closure of the retinal capillary network. Macular edema is the accumulation of excess fluid in the extracellular space within the retina in the macular area. Diabetic Maculopathy can be various types with …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 34–36 Read article
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Herbal Treatment for Diabetes Mellitus
Abstract: Diabetes is nothing but metabolic disorder in which blood sugar is high. There are many symptoms associated with high blood sugar like frequent urination, increased thirst and hunger. Complications in diabetes can be of two types acute or severe, acute complications include diabetic ketoacidosis, hyperglycemia or death while serious includes complications like cardiovascular disease, stroke, chronic kidney disease, foot ulcers and damage to eyes. Medications to treat diabetes used to …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Formulation, Development and Production · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Edible Transgenic Plant Vaccines – An Overview and Update
Abstract: Normal 0 false false false EN-IN X-NONE X-NONE Plants are used as bioreactors to express antigenic molecules to be administered as vaccines. Edible transgenic plant vaccines (ETPV) are plant materials (recombinant protein subunit vaccines), and the edible plant tissue functions as an oral vaccine. ETPV are mucosal targeted vaccines where stimulation of both systematic and mucosal immune network takes place and these diminish the utilization of conventional animal or bacterial …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Biotechnology · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2011 · pp. 6–19 Read article
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Preparation, Biochemical Analysis and Sensory Evaluation of Herbal Jam
Abstract: Nowadays, in the world herbal plants have used extensively as food supplements and medicinal purposes as they are cheap and have little side effects. Use of different synthetic preservatives lead to negative health issues. Moreover, the use of synthetic compounds has significant drawbacks, such as increasing cost, handling hazards, concerns about residues on food, and threat to human environment. As a good alternative, herbs replace synthetic preservatives as natural, effective, …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Herbal Science · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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The Distinctive Unani Approach in the Prevention of Lifestyle Diseases
Abstract: The term lifestyle is often used to denote “the way people live”, reflecting a whole range of social values, attitudes and activities. It is composed of cultural and behavioural patterns and lifelong personal habits that have developed through processes of socialization. It is the adoption of poor lifestyles like physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol consumption, poor sleep, stress due to heavy workload etc., which results in various lifestyles related disorders. There …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 22–29 Read article
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Obesity and Stress among Health Professionals of a Rural Hospital of Delhi
Abstract: Obesity has been recognized as public health problem due to the fact that it increases the risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular diseases, stroke, diabetes, sleep apnea, osteoarthritis, and many types of cancers. Obesity decreases the productivity of a country by reducing life expectancy of an individual. It is also becoming a common health problem in Indian population. The current cross-sectional study re-affirmed this finding. This study reveals a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 46–53 Read article