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Prevalence and Treatment Outcome of Burn Injury among Pediatric Patients Attending Pediatric Emergency OPD of Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Southern Ethiopia
Abstract: Background: Burn injury is one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma and a major health problem of pediatric morbidity and mortality worldwide resulting in substantial physical, psychological and economic loss. Burn-related injuries are a significant burden in children, particularly in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), where more than 90% of burn-related pediatric deaths occur [1]. The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence and treatment …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Computational Biology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 8–15 Read article
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Assessment of Iodine Deficiency Disorders among Children in Rural Areas of Ajmer District, Rajasthan
Abstract: Iodine deficiency disorders (IDD) is a major public health problem in the India. In spite of the fact that the technology available for its prevention; makes this problem the most amenable of the nutritional deficiencies. The present study was conducted to assess the Iodine Deficiency Disorder among school going children in rural areas of Ajmer district as no data are available on this aspect. A total of 100 school going …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Prevalence of Tobacco Use in Group C and D Employees in a Medical College of Delhi
Abstract: One in three adults worldwide smokes tobacco and smoking is characterized by chemical dependence which falls into a model of chronic disease. Consumption of tobacco is a public health problem, which involves all age groups and all strata of people. This study aims to find out the prevalence of tobacco use and smoking and nicotine dependence among Group C and D employees of a medical college. We carried out a …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 1, Issue 1-3, 2011 · pp. 40–48 Read article
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Status of Dengue in Different Regions of Southern Bengal
Abstract: Introduction: Dengue is an endemic disease affecting various parts of the world, including India. At present, it isone of the major global health problems that need an immediate attention. The aim of our study was to determine the sero-prevalance and clinic-epidemiological data of dengue in few districts of Southern Bengal.Methodology: A total of 11,846 cases of either sex or age groups were included, followed by a detailed clinical and physical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 11–19 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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Assessment of Nutritional Status of Children under-Five-Years in Rural Areas of Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
Abstract: Background and Aim: Malnutrition and growth impairment are the common and major public health problems among children in Madhya Pradesh. Materials and Methods: Present study was conducted in different rural areas of Jabalpur district. Total 120 children of age between 0 and 5 years were evaluated. To assess malnutrition among children, anthropometric measurements, clinical examination, and dietary assessment were calculated. Data were collected through pre-designed performa. Results: Anthropometric results showed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Effectiveness of Retro Walking on Pain, Functional Limitation and Range of Motion in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis
Abstract: Background: Osteoarthritis is a degenerative joint disorder which is progressive in nature. It is one of the major health problems that causes pain, functional limitations resulting in reduced quality of life. It involves damage to the articular cartilage and surrounding tissues causing osteophyte formation. Knee osteoarthritis is common among adults with the most common symptom being mechanical pain. As the prevalence of the disease is increasing, there is a need …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 26–34 Read article
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Proportion of Malnutrition in Children of 0–60 months Attending Well Baby Clinic of Tertiary Care Hospital of Gujarat
Abstract: Protein energy malnutrition is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in children under the age of five in developing countries. India being one of these countries malnutrition is a major public health problem. A hospital based cross sectional study was conducted including 200 children of 0–60 months coming at Well baby clinic of tertiary care hospital to know the proportion of malnutrition. Anthropometric measurements were taken. The …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2014 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Transmission, Immune Response, and Immunomodulation in Giardiasis
Abstract: Giardiasis is a major public health problem at least in terms of morbidity in many geographical areas of the world. There are regional pockets in developing countries where prevalence rate of giardiasis is much higher than other parasitic diseases. The prevalence of Giardia intestinalis in symptomatic diarrhoeal cases vary from place to place and also from time to time. The overall prevalence generally ranges from 2 to 57% and mainly …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 13–19 Read article
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Effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding breast cancer among women in selected Kudumbasree units in Pathanamthitta district
Abstract: Globally cancer is a major public health problem, one out of ten deaths occurs due to cancer. Cancer is the multiplication of the cells. Breast cancer is the cancer that forms in the cells of the breast8. Breast cancer can occur in women and rarely in men. Among women breast cancer is the second most common cancer1. In 2020, there were 2.3 million women diagnosed with breast cancer and 6,85,000 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 16–29 Read article
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Knowledge of Mothers about the Risk of Domestic Accident among Toddlers: Effectiveness of Strategy for Teaching about Home Safety
Abstract: Introduction: Accident is the single-most health problem and biggest cause of death after the age of one year. Injuries are most common among 1–3 year of age group which leads to death of children. The leading causes of injury are burn, chocking, ingestion, falls etc. Supervision and awareness are necessary for the child to prevent home accident. Aims: To assess the knowledge and to find out the effectiveness of teaching …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Respiratory Tract Infection: A Focus on Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Abstract: Respiratory tract infection (RTI) is considered as one of the most important public health problems in developing countries. Respiratory infections that occur in upper respiratory tract are seen with great frequency in both children and adults. RTIs are common cold, sore throat, sinusitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, earache, and otitis media. Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) are general illnesses that are often treated with antibiotics even though bacteria cause only 25% of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 30–35 Read article
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Ways to Deal with Stress through Ayurveda and Buddhism
Abstract: All the people in the world are in a hurry which ultimately leads to various health problems. Various studies have proved that it is a very serious negative state of the mind. Scholars have argued that this state develops into a tendency to suicide [1]. Therefore, if anybody suffers from stress, it would be a burden to society. Everybody should try to prevent this condition. But it is not easy. …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 36–40 Read article
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Prevalence of Sickle Cell Disorder in Rural Vyara of Gujarat
Abstract: Sickle cell anaemias are the most common hereditary disorders in India and pose a major health problem. The study was conducted in the population of Vyara city, taluka Vyara, district Tapi of Gujarat state, India, from July 01, 2017 to September 31, 2017. The screening was done by dithionate turbidity test. The selected people were determined, and their result was established by Hb electrophoresis. The present study was carried in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Thrombocytopenia as an Indicator of Malaria
Abstract: Malaria remains today one of the major health problems in most parts of India with increased morbidity and mortality.Low platelet count is regularly related to malaria and has been describing by numerous workers. Thrombocytopenia is a routine characteristic of severe malaria and happens in both P. falciparum and P. vivax disease regardless of the acuteness of infection. The study was conducted in the population of Nadiyad city, and district Kheda …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–3 Read article
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Prevalence of the Musculoskeletal Disorders among School Teachers
Abstract: Background: Musculoskeletal disorders represent one of the most common occupational health problems in working population. According to pain location, these disorders are put into different categories. One is upper limb disorders which include disorders from fingers to shoulder or neck. Another category is lower limb disorder which includes disorders from hip to toes. Objective: This study helps to provide a base line to find the prevalence of the musculoskeletal disorders …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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Presepsin: A Novel Marker for the Neonatal Sepsis: A Brief Review
Abstract: Neonatal sepsis has been recognized as a global health problem with high incidence across the globe. Delay in the early diagnosis leads to increase in the morbidity and mortality. Several biomarkers have been studied and evaluated for the possible early detection of the neonatal sepsis. In present review, the application of presepsin for the possible potential biomarker for the neonatal sepsis has been evaluated. Keywords: Neonatal sepsis, biomarkers, presepsinCite this …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 22–24 Read article
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Assessment of antibody titer distribution against Salmonella enterica among suspected enteric fever patients.
Abstract: Typhoid fever is a global health problem, causing millions of deaths each year. It is an endemic problem in many developing countries including Nepal. Development of exceptional mechanisms for persistence in its host supports its survival and transmission. However, due to a lack of sophisticated labs and adequate funds, difficulties in the estimation of worldwide impact are often encountered. The Widal test is a diagnostic technique extensively employed to identify …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–33 Read article
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Effect of Chronic Inescapable Footshock and Antidepressant Treatment on BDNF/TrkB Levels in Rat Hippocampus
Abstract: Depression is a major health problem globally. Chronic stress arising out of life style or social factors may trigger depression, the molecular basis of which has been attributed to alterations of brain chemicals like neurotrophins. Among these neurotrophins, brain-derived neurotrophic factor regulates many physiological functions in the brain, alteration of which has been well associated with the pathogenesis of depression. Stress-induced helplessness in rodents constitutes a well-defined model to investigate …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2012 · pp. 12–21 Read article
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Prevalence of Perceived Stigma and Associated Factors among People with Epilepsy in Mekelle, Tigray, Ethiopia, 2019
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Epilepsy is defined as the most common, chronic, noninfectious neurologic disease that attacks around fifty up to sixty-nine million peoples without any age, sex, religion, ethnicity boundaries. Stigma is typically a practiced or predicted social system, characterized by exclusion or rejection of a person or group. Now a day perceived stigma among people with epilepsy become public health problems in the world. Perceived stigma in epileptic patients affects many …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 24–35 Read article