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150 articles for “immunological”
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Skin Prick Test and Intradermal Test in Allergic Disorders: Clinical Relevance
Abstract: Allergic diseases are one of the commonest ailments affecting individuals of all age groups globally and their prevalence has been increasing exponentially. Allergy skin testing was started in 1860 by Blackley as a diagnostic tool. Since then, it has been the standard clinical method to demonstrate the presence of allergen-specific IgE antibodies in allergic diseases. There is now consistent evidence that if we decrease sensitization to an allergen, we can …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 12, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 23–34 Read article
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Beyond Chemotherapy: The Promise of Immunotherapy in Cancer Care and Advancements in Cancer Therapy
Abstract: Recent advances in cancer immunotherapy harness the immune system to precisely target cancer. These include the use of immunosuppressive agents, NK cell recovery, changes in tumor microenvironment metabolic, and aging to achieve a positive tumor response The article explores how the body development of the immune system in the late 19th century, highlighting milestones such as the discovery and FDA approval of IL2. Different categories of immunology are explored, from …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 22–37 Read article
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Review Paper: Pharmacists in Ambulatory/Outpatient Patient Care Settings
Abstract: Ambulatory consideration pharmacy practice is characterized as the arrangement of coordinated, open human services benefits by pharmacists who are responsible for tending to medication needs, creating continued associations with patients, and rehearsing with regards to family and network. This is cultivated through direct patient consideration and medication the executives for ambulatory patients, long haul connections, coordination of consideration, patient support, wellbeing and wellbeing advancement, triage and referral, and patient instruction …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 45–65 Read article
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Maternal and Fetal Consequences of Vitamin D Deficiency during Pregnancy: An Overview
Abstract: Apprehensions exist about the adequacy of vitamin D in pregnant and lactating women. Maternal vitamin D status influences maternal, fetal, and breast-fed infant bone health; maternal adverse outcomes (bone health, gestational diabetes, obstructed labor, preeclampsia, and infectious disease); fetal adverse outcomes (growth, bone health, gestational age, intrauterine growth, type 1 diabetes, asthma, immune development and cardiac disease); and infant adverse outcomes. Throughout pregnancy, maternal vitamin D standing may be of …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 12–28 Read article
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Menstrual Blood Banking: A Future Need and Scope
Abstract: Stem cells abundant in menstrual blood possess the capacity to develop and differentiate into various cell types. The regenerative capacity of these stem cells derived from menstrual blood is comparable to that observed in stem cells present in umbilical cord blood and bone marrow. Every healthy woman experiences menstruation on average once every 28 to 30 days from the time of menstruation till menopausal. Menstrual blood banking involves storing menstrual …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 35–39 Read article
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A Comparison of Rapid Card Test with Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay for the Detection of Hepatitis B Surface Antigen [HBsAg] in Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. The most important marker for HBV infection is HBsAg. In case of diagnosis of infectious disease, discordant results may have serious consequences among the patients as it causes unnecessary mental stress and tension. For proper diagnosis of infection as well as disease management and prevention, identification of appropriate test kit is necessary. Aims and Objective: …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 27–31 Read article
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Post-operative Wound Sepsis and Prophylactic Antibiotic
Abstract: Background and Objectives: Post-operative wound sepsis has been an area of prime interest as tackling it has been a surgeon’s primary role. They have been treating patients in sepsis and preventing sepsis in their operative work. With the advent of modern antibiotics, rate of incidence hasreceded. Timing of antibiotic administration is critical to efficacy. The aim of this study is to evaluate the incidence of post-operative wound infection in A.J. …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 9–15 Read article
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Understanding the Efficacy of Homoeopathic Remedies in the Treatment of Psoriasis
Abstract: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with a spectrum of clinical phenotypes and results from the interplay of genetic, environmental, and immunological factors. As the holistic individualized homeopathic approach deals with the interplay of all the factors external and internal, an evidence-based study would help us understand its effectiveness. This prospective case series of thirty cases of Psoriasis attempts to understand the efficacy of homoeopathy using psoriasis area …
Published in Research & Reviews : A Journal of Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 6–10 Read article
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India’s Pioneering Advancements in Vaccinology: Challenges and Milestones – Part 2
Abstract: India has become a global leader in vaccinology, playing a vital role in developing, producing, and distributing vaccines that protect millions of lives. By embracing advances in molecular immunology, recombinant antigen technology, and virus-like particle (VLP) platforms, the country has created affordable vaccines against major diseases, including poliovirus, rotavirus, and SARS-CoV-2. National initiatives, like Mission Indradhanush and Vaccine Maitri, have helped expand immunization coverage, improve public health, and share vaccines …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 1–21 Read article
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Polymeric Microfluidic Chips for Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Testing
Abstract: Polymeric microfluidic chips have emerged as promising platforms for rapid point-of-care (POC) diagnostic testing by integrating sample preparation, fluid manipulation, biochemical reactions, and signal detection within compact and potentially low-cost devices. Their compatibility with materials such as polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), cyclic olefin copolymer (COC), polystyrene (PS), polycarbonate (PC), and polymer–paper composites provide considerable flexibility in device design and manufacturing. Advances in soft lithography, injection moulding, hot embossing, laser …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article