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Role of Shringyadi Churna on Tamak Shwasa with special reference to Bronchial Asthma
Abstract: In Ayurvedic texts, the signs and symptoms of disease Tamak Shwasa caused due to vitiation of Vata (Pran vayu) and Kapha dosha shows the most parity with bronchial asthma. We used the Shringyadi Churna mentioned in chakradatta by Chakrapani, to find its role in the management of Tamak Shwasa. It showed statistically highly significant results (p value <0.0001). The study showed that for the best results the patients of Tamaka …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Physicochemical Analysis of Kushtae Sadaf Prepared by Modern Furnace Method
Abstract: Traditionally in the Unani System of Medicine, Kushtajat are recommended to be prepared by using pit with cow dung cakes. This procedure of preparation is an old age method. Now in modern world, cow dung cakes are not easily available in the market, especially in the metro cities. Moreover this procedure is tedious. Therefore, it feels that modern procedure may be adopted in the preparation of Kushtajat. Hence instead of …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 30–36 Read article
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Women’s Health: Exercise
Abstract: Heart disease warning: Lack of exercise is worse risk for over-30s women than smoking or obesity”. The researchers wanted to determine the proportion of heart disease that was attributable to four specific risk factors: smoking, physical inactivity, high body mass index, and high blood pressure. Physical activity had the greatest PAR in women aged 31 years and older; if women aged 31 to 36 years increased their physical activity, about …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 31–35 Read article
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A comparative study to assess the Ankle Brachial Index by palpatory and Doppler method
Abstract: Background of the study: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is strongly associated with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular morbidity and mortality. Relatively few non-invasive diagnostic tests are available that can reveal the evidence of atherosclerosis before the development of symptoms. One such simple, cost effective diagnostic test is Ankle Brachial Index. Since, there is a need to validate palpatory method of Ankle Brachial Index (ABI) measurement, the study was conceived.Aim of the study: …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 10–14 Read article
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Value of Antenatal Diagnosis and Outcome in Dandy-Walker Malformation
Abstract: Dandy-Walker malformation is a rare congenital brain malformation characterized by hypoplasia and upward rotation of the cerebellar vermis, cystic dilation of the 4th ventricle and enlargement of the posterior fossa. Ultrasonography of the central nervous system is an integral part of a prenatal scan, and the development of imaging technologies have led to better diagnostic possibilities. Here, we present an antenatal diagnosis of a case of Dandy-Walker malformation at 40 …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 37–41 Read article
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Digital Tympanic Membrane Temperature versus Digital Axillary Temperature: Comparative Study among Neonates
Abstract: Neonatal hypothermia continues to be a significant issue in the developing countries and there remains considerable controversy regarding the most appropriate thermometer and the best anatomical site for temperature measurement. In this diagnostic study, the prime objective was to find which thermometry practice could be proved effective for assessment of temperature in neonates. For this, the authors evaluated the agreement between tympanic thermometry measurements, digital axillary thermometry measurements and skin …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 38–46 Read article
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A Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Video-assisted Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Good Touch and Bad Touch among School Children at Selected School, Vadalur
Abstract: Background: Good touch and bad touch are gradually learnt through a child's day activities. We can increase this learnt behavior by making effort to teach a child about the difference between good touch and bad touch in early age. Child protective services in 2010, reported that among child maltreatment cases, 17% suffered physical abuse, 9% sexual abuse, 63% neglect and 7% emotional abuse. Objectives: 1: To assess the pre-test knowledge …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 21–25 Read article
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Updated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Guidelines for COVID-19 Patients
Abstract: AbstractCOVID-19 pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2), has claimed many lives world over. Managing COVID-19 pandemic has become very challenging for the health care workers (HCW) due to the absence of definitive treatment for the disease. Around 5–6% of cases of COVID-19 become critically ill and require intensive monitoring, advanced life support, respiratory support and treatment modalities like ECMO and Plasma therapy, etc. Older people with comorbidities …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 25–35 Read article
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Awareness and Impact of Education on Breast Self Examination Among Housekeeping Staffs (Class IV Workers)
Abstract: Breast cancer accounts for 19–34% of all cancer cases among women in India. There is high mortality due to lack of awareness and nonexistent breast cancer screening programmes. Early detection and prompttreatment offer the greatest chance of long-term survival and BSE (Breast Self Examination) seems to be an important viable optional substitute for early detection of cancer. The aim of the study was to assess the existing knowledge and skills …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 1, Issue 1-2, 2011 · pp. 21–27 Read article
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Nursing Training and Research in India: Challenges and Opportunities
Abstract: Nursing is one of the strongest pillars of healthcare delivery system. However, there is an acute shortage of nursing staff along with their unsatisfactory quality of education and training that leads to poor quality of nursing services in India. Moreover, the figures are dismal in terms of number of training institutions, trained nurses, nurse-population ratio and nurse-physician ratio. Inadequate management and leadership at national and state levels, lack of infrastructure, …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 2, Issue 1-3, 2012 · pp. 130–140 Read article
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Newborn Outcome of Pregnancy-induced Hypertensive Mothers
Abstract: Objective: To assess the newborn outcome of pregnancy-induced hypertensive (PIH) mothers. Methods: In this non-experimental design, 50 mothers with PIH and their newborns were selected for the study. Study was carried out for a period of one month. Results: Results of the study revealed that majority of newborns of mild PIH mothers (16) were having Apgar scores of 7–10 at 1 minute and at 5 minute after birth. Whereas in …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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A Pre-experimental Study to Assess the Effectiveness of Buerger Allen Exercises on Improving the Peripheral Blood Circulation among the Diabetic Patients Admitted at GGS Medical Hospital, Faridkot
Abstract: Diabetes mellitus is a group of metabolic diseases in which a person has high blood sugar because thepancreas does not produce enough insulin or cells do not respond to insulin. The high blood sugarproduces classical symptoms of polyuria, polydipsia and polyphagia. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is non-insulin dependent in which there is an absolute insulin deficiency due to destruction of islets cell in thepancreas. Type 2 diabetes mellitus makes up …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 35–42 Read article
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An Overview of Haemorrhoids (Bawaseer) with Surgical Interventions from Ancient to Modern Era
Abstract: The word “haemorrhoid” is derived from the Greek “haema”= blood, and “rhoos”= flowing, and was originally used by Hippocrates to describe the flow of blood from the veins of the anus. Commonly, in society it is known as piles, the word pile is derived from Latin, meaning a ball or a mass. In Unani literature, hemorrhoids are known as “Bawaseer”. It is the plural of baasoor, which means wart or …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 23–30 Read article
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Malignancy—Ayurvedic Concepts and its Holistic Management
Abstract: Malignant diseases were known to mankind since long; ancient texts narrate the disease in detail with their grave prognosis. The present modern scientific studies have been started few centuries ago with the objective of destroying malignant tissues with different means and methods. These cytotoxic methods often have grave adverse complications and metabolic impairment that result in distressing quality of life. The quest for treating has been continuing since ages but …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Efficacy of Polyherbal Formulation with Regimenal Therapy in Knee Osteoarthritis at Shamim Ahmad Saeedi Unani Speciality Hospital for Waja-ul-Mufasil (Joint Pain), Funded by the Ministry of AYUSH
Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a joint disease that mostly affects cartilage. Cartilage is the slippery tissue that covers the ends of bones in a joint. Healthy cartilage allows bones to glide over each other. It also helps to absorb the shock of movement. In OA, the top layer of cartilage breaks down and wears away. This allows bones under the cartilage to rub together. The rubbing causes pain, swelling, and loss …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 1–4 Read article
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Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Primary Hypertension—An Observational Study
Abstract: There is no set definition of hypertension till date because normal blood pressure is so much variable in different age groups, sex, races and even in a single individual in different circumstances. Hence a single definition with fixed blood pressure levels, indicating hypertension cannot be applicable in every human being irrespective of age, sex and race. National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys (NHANES) in the United States have reported a …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 19–22 Read article
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Prevalence & Risk Factors in a Sample Population of Joint Disorders—An Observational Study
Abstract: Ageing is a natural, irreversible and inevitable biological phenomenon. It is a process of gradual, progressive and generalized impairment of functions resulting in the loss of adaptive response to stress. According to the Unani concept, arthritis is a type of pain which occurs in joints of any part. In the classical Unani literature, the illness of joint pain is mentioned under the caption of “Wajaul Mafasil” which includes all types …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2019 · pp. 12–14 Read article
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Management of Chronic Eczema through Yoga, Unani, and Homoeopathic Systems of Medicine
Abstract: Eczema is an inflammatory responsive state of the skin, which is described by erythema, skin edema, vesiculation, itching, oozing or bleeding, flaking, blistering, cracking, crusting and lichenification. Various kinds of eczema include atopic dermatitis, seborrheic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, dyshidrotic eczema, nummular and stasis dermatitis. Eczema is prevalent among all age groups across the nations of the world. Psychological stress is known to play a significant role in exacerbation of skin …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 52–59 Read article
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A clinical study on the effect of Jaluka and Ayurvedic formulations in Indralupta
Abstract: Hairfall is one of the leading problems the world is facing today. Alopecia represents as a smooth sharply demarcated round patch of hair loss. Acharya Sushruta stated Indralupta as kshudra roga. It is a Raktapradhoshaja vikarain which Pitta associated with Vata gets lodge in Roma kupa and causes hair fall, later on Kapha dosha associated with Rakta causes obstruction to the hair roots and restricts the regrowth of hair in …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 8, Issue 3, 2021 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Laghu Shankh Prakshalan
Abstract: Gheranda Samhita, a Sanskrit text on Yoga, enumerates Dhauti Kriyas. Dhauti is cleansing of abdomen. Yogic and Ayurvedic literature emphasizes on maintaining clean gut. The modern medicine also enumerates importance of keeping gut clean. The health of an individual depends fully on clean gut. The first principle of Naturopathy says that, accumulation of dirt due to improper digestion, constipation, etc. disturbs the gut health and thereby disturbing the overall health. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Ayurvedic Science, Yoga and Naturopathy · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 16–21 Read article