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302 articles for “surgeries”
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Medical Tourism in India: Analyzing Benefits, Risks, and Regional Trends
Abstract: Background: India’s medical tourism industry has emerged as a global hub, generating approximately US$9 billion annually and attracting over 2 million patients seeking cost-effective, high-quality treatments and wellness therapies. Objective: To evaluate the benefits, risks, and regional disparities in medical tourism experiences among patients and providers across five Indian states. Methods: A mixed-methods study was conducted involving 850 international patients and 150 healthcare providers. Quantitative data were gathered through structured …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Comparison of Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting (PONV) Rates in Opioid-Free Anesthesia Protocols Versus Traditional Regimens with Varying Plane Block Techniques
Abstract: Background: Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) continue to be important adverse effects that negatively influence patient recovery and satisfaction following surgery. Opioid-free anesthesia (OFA) and regional plane blocks show potential in decreasing these complications when compared with conventional opioid-based anesthesia (OBA). Objective: To compare the incidence and severity of PONV among patients receiving OFA with transversus abdominis plane (TAP) block versus OBA with TAP or erector spinae plane (ESP) blocks. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Transforming Hospital Environments: The Role of Sound Detection
Abstract: Hospitals are sanctuaries of healing, yet they are often paradoxically exposed to a pervasive, often underestimated threat: excessive noise. While internal hospital sounds pose their own challenges, the impact of external sounds – traffic, construction, sirens, and urban clamor – can profoundly compromise patient safety, recovery, and overall well-being. This article explores the critical role of advanced sound detection systems in mitigating this external acoustic intrusion, leveraging technology to create …
Published in International Journal of Electrical and Communication Engineering Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 28–40 Read article
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From Hope to Healing: Addressing the Hidden Struggles of Infertility and the Power of Early Prevention
Abstract: Female gravidity is a major issue that has affected numerous people because of difficulties in getting pregnant and having children. This problem is caused by several factors like a stressful life, too important exposure to radiation, not enough healthy food, inheritable issues, changes in diurnal habits, and increased use of electronic bias. The process of releasing an egg from the ovaries depends on hormones from the brain, pituitary gland, and …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 16, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 48–63 Read article
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Vitamin D Mitigates Inflammation and Downregulates Importin α3 in Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
Abstract: Background: Pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as TNF-α, IL-1β, IL-6, and IL-8, seem to play a crucial role in the progression of NAFLD as they activate the transcription factor NF-кB. The activated NF-кBp50/RelA subunits are translocated to the nucleus by Importin α3 and Importin α4. Numerous studies have indicated a negative association between NAFLD and vitamin D levels. Low vitamin D levels have been correlated with histological severity, necro-inflammation, and fibrosis in …
Published in International Journal of Cheminformatics · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 1–16 Read article
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Polymer Based Optoelectronics in Clinical Application Treated with Sodium Fluoride and Aqueous Dimethyl Sulfoxide Solutions
Abstract: In polymer science, dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) and sodium fluoride (NaF) are frequently combined to dissolve, modify, or treat particular polymers, most notably in the processing of cellulose and the creation of polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) membranes. The viscosities, ultrasonic velocities, and sodium fluoride densities of aqueous solutions of dimethyl sulfoxide (DMSO) have been measured at T=303.15, 308.15, 313.15, and 318.15 K. Fluorides (such as NaF or TBAF) help break inter-chain hydrogen …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2026 · pp. 20–29 Read article
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Smart Drug Delivery Using Nanorobots
Abstract: In recent years, the field of micro/nanorobot research has gained popularity. Because it can be used in targeted medication distribution, surgical procedures, disease detection, etc., it has enormous promise in medical therapy. Different from conventional medication delivery, which depends on blood flow to drug delivery to difficult-to-reach locations is made possible by the planned micro/nanorobots' ability to move independently. Micro/nanorobots were powered by either endogenous power (chemical reaction energy) or …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 35–46 Read article
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Impact of Pre-Operative Nebulized Lidocaine–Dexmedetomidine Combination Versus Monotherapy on Incidence, Severity, and Patient Comfort Scores of Post-Operative Sore Throat: A Randomized Controlled Clinical Trial
Abstract: Post-operative sore throat (POST) is a common issue after endotracheal intubation and can reduce patient comfort and hinder recovery. This randomized, double-blind clinical study investigated how effective pre-operative nebulized lidocaine, dexmedetomidine, and their combination are in minimizing POST. Eligible adult patients classified as ASA I–II and scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia were randomly assigned to three groups. Nebulization was administered 15–20 minutes before induction using standardized dosing and …
Published in International Journal of Biomedical Innovations and Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Automatic Saline Monitoring System
Abstract: Doctors use Intravenous (IV) therapy to replenish lost fluids flush wounds, deliver medicals and sustain patients through surgery, dialysis and chemotherapy. IV therapy is also used when a person requires a large dose of medication for an extended period of time or when a person requires multiple injections while receiving treatments for some chronic conditions. When fed with saline, monitoring the level of saline is mandatory. There are cases where …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Analysis of Signal Processing Algorithms for Bio-Medical Applications
Abstract: Epilepsy is a burdensome brain disorder, in which heavy seizures will happen again and again. Sudden explosion of electrical activity during the seizures will create a blackout for patients and it will break the body equilibrium, so patients may fall down. Epilepsy affects a large population around the globe. It may begin at any age and last for generations. It can be controlled by the surgical removal of the brain …
Published in Current Trends in Signal Processing · Vol. 12, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 24–27 Read article
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The Effect of Chemical Materials on Bacteria and Fungi
Abstract: Chemical compounds have a significant impact and influence on the effectiveness of some fungal and bacterial organisms, and some of them have been used as chemical antibiotics. It can also be dividedaccording to function. The use of antimicrobial drugs to treat infection is known as antimicrobial chemotherapy while the use of antimicrobial drugs to prevent infection is known as antimicrobial prophylaxis. The main types of antimicrobial agentsare antiseptics (non-specific antimicrobials …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Cancer Prevention Activity in Vitro and the Mechanism of Action Bioactive Ingredients
Abstract: Natural substances that can treat a variety of ailments, including cancer, can be found in the Solanaceae plant family. There is still uncertainty regarding the location and mode of action of these substances in cells. Several of the cellular targets can now be studied and identified thanks to increasing advances in biological science research. The relevant studies that describe how some of these substances may fight cancer are found in …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 20–25 Read article
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A Review on Current Status of Biodegradable Surgical Implant Materials
Abstract: Since many years, inert metals such as stainless steel, cobalt-chromium and titanium alloys have been the primary biomaterials used for load bearing applications. In order to these metallic implants such as pins, screws and plates for repairing the defects have to be removed by secondary surgery once the bone tissue is healed, which will increase the morbidity, pain and cost. Hence conventional metallic biomaterials are biocompatible but not biodegradable. At …
Published in Journal of Instrumentation Technology & Innovations · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 5–15 Read article
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A Survey of Haptic Feedback Integration in Mobile Devices
Abstract: “HAPTICS is a technique that gives virtual environments a tactile element. With haptic interfaces, we may create the impression that we are feeling surfaces, manipulating virtual clay, or moving objects around on a computer in addition to seeing them. Because touch is the brain's most powerful learning mechanism—more so than sight or sound—the new technology has enormous potential for use in education. Using haptic technology is similar to using a …
Published in Journal of Semiconductor Devices and Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Automated System for Reduction of Muscle Inflammation after an Injury
Abstract: AbstractThe therapeutic applications have equally gained more importance with that to surgeries in orthopedics. The main reason for pre-operative therapeutic methods on muscles deals in reducing the benign and malignant tumors, called as lesions. This is carried out with cryotherapy, which is the reliable, safer and cost-effective technique used. At first the ice packs and ice gel being applied to the area under treatment which could reduce the lesions and …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 7–12 Read article
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Effectiveness of Leech Therapy (Irsal-E-Alaq) in Unani System of Medicine: A Review
Abstract: The Unani system of medicine is the medicine of centuries. Four types of treatment in Unani system are Ilaj-bil-Giza (Dietotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Dawa (Pharmacotherapy), Ilaj-bil-Yad (Surgery), and Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer (Regimental therapy). These are the main methods of Tibb disease treatment and health protection. Ilaj-bil-Tadbeer holds significant importance among the four mentioned types, as the majority of the systems are utilized either solely or in conjunction with medications. This highlights the crucial role of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 12, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 5–8 Read article
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Role of Netra Tarpana with Triphala Ghrita in Dry Eye: A Clinico-Pathological Evaluation
Abstract: Dry eye syndrome is a very common condition that is characterized by a disturbance of the tear film. There is not a single entity which can be compared as dry eye but a group of diseases or stages of diseases which are more or less similar to dry eye like Sushkaksipaka, Pothaki, Suktika. Preservative-free tear substitutes are the first step in medical management of DED which increases humidity and improves …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 1–8 Read article
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Moyamoya Disease: A Cerebral Disorder of Children
Abstract: Moyamoya disease is an increasingly recognized arteriopathy associated with cerebral ischemia and has been associated with approximately 6% of childhood strokes. It is characterized by chronic progressive stenosis at the apices of the intracranial internal carotid arteries (ICA), including the proximal anterior cerebral arteries and middle cerebral arteries. Occurring in tandem with reduction in flow in the major vessels of the anterior circulation of the brain, there is compensatory development …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 58–63 Read article
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Musculoskeletal Disorders: History Taking, Physical Examination, Investigations and Diagnosis
Abstract: The aim of present study was to learn about the common musculoskeletal disorders. Proper history taking and thorough examination of each limb and joint systematically is the key to management of musculoskeletal disorders. Musculoskeletal disorders generally present with pain, dysfunction and deformity. Onset of symptoms should be ascertained whether they are acute or chronic. The natural history of the problem also gives clue to diagnosis and the type of pain …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–27 Read article
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A Comparative Study of Siravyadha and Kokilakshadi Kshayama in Vaatarakta W.S.R to GOUT
Abstract: The life style in modern era is responsible for so many diseases. The vatarakta (gout) is one of them. Firstly, it occurs in hand and foot then spreads in whole body. Gout is a true crystal deposition disease. It can be defined as the pathological reaction of the joint or periarticular tissues to the presence of monosodium urate monohydrate (MSUM) crystals which preferentially deposit in peripheral connective tissues in and …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 6–10 Read article