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Smoking and Body Weight: Is There Any Relation?
Abstract: Tobacco is a tall, green leafy plant, originally grown in South and Central America, but now cultivated throughout the world. The link between smoking and body weight is evident as early as adolescence. Nicotine acts on nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the brain and autonomic ganglia. The binding of nicotine to the nicotinic receptors opens ion channels, allowing entry of sodium and calcium, thereby; augment the release of various neurotransmitters. This …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 3, Issue 3, 2013 · pp. 33–36 Read article
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Body Weight Patterns and Lifestyle Behaviors Among Male College Students in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract: Abnormal body weight in young adults is a major public-health concern, particularly in low- and middle-income settings where undernutrition and excess weight may coexist. The college period often involves changes in diet, physical activity, sedentary behavior, and sleep, all of which influence nutritional status and future disease risk. This study assessed the prevalence of underweight and overweight/obesity among college-aged male students in Kangra District, Himachal Pradesh, India, and examined the …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 16, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 31–38 Read article
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In Vivo Hypoglycemic Activity of Aqueous Leaf and Root Extracts of Macaranga Barteri Müll. Arg. (Euphorbiaceae) In Swiss Albino Mice
Abstract: Background: Macaranga barteri Müll. Arg. is a perennial plant in the family Euphorbiaceae and is used in African traditional medicine for the management of several ailments, including diabetes. Although the leaves and stem bark have been studied for various pharmacological activities, little is known about the therapeutic value of the roots. Objective: This study evaluated the in vivo hypoglycemic activity of aqueous leaf and root extracts of M. barteri in …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2026 · pp. 60–78 Read article
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Effect of Nano-Prepared N. sativa Seed Extract on Cardiac Tissue Structure in Tartrazine-Treated Male Albino Mice
Abstract: This study investigates the effects of Tartrazine and N. sativa nanoparticles on body weight and cardiac histology in male albino mice. Thirty-six male mice were divided into four groups: a control group receiving physiological saline, a group treated with Tartrazine (20 mg/kg), a group receiving both Tartrazine and N. sativa nanoparticles (100 mg/kg), and a group treated solely with N. sativa nanoparticles (100 mg/kg). The body weights were chronicled before …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 119–124 Read article
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Acute Toxicity and Histopathological Evaluation of Polyherbal Formulations of Annona Squamosa, Zingiber Officinalis and Triticum Aestivum in Wistar Rats
Abstract: The relationship between dose and its effects on the exposed organism is of high significance in toxic evaluation. The present study was aimed for the safety assessment of methanolic extract of Annona squamosa, Zingiber Officinalis and Triticum aestivum as polyherbal formulations at different ratios in albino Wistar rats. Sighting study was conducted in one female rat by administering 300 mg/kg body weight of polyherbal formulation through oral gavage. There were …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–7 Read article
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Impact of Spinal Cord Injury on Body Composition and Weight
Abstract: Weight gain is a common consequence of spinal cord injury (SCI), often resulting from decreased physical activity, metabolic alterations, and changes in body composition. This study aimed to assess post-injury weight changes among individuals with SCI. Data was obtained using a multistage random sampling method, utilizing a patient questionnaire administered to 28 individuals diagnosed with SCI. Participants’ baseline weights were compared with their recorded weights at follow-up. The mean initial …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 19–34 Read article
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Stavudine Lamivudine Efavirenz Combination Therapy for Treatment of HIV Infection in Tertiary Care Hospital - A Retrospective Observational Study
Abstract: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy has transformed human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection into a chronic manageable disease. Compliance is the biggest challenge in low and middle income country like India where social and religious agenda play an important role. Efavirenz based HAART is current standard of care in management of HIV infected patients. The objective of the present study was to know efficacy of combination regimen of stavudine, lamivudine and efavirenz …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–22 Read article
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Effects of the Embryonic Bisphenol an Exposure on The Postnatal Development, Learning and Memory of Rat Offspring: Fundamental Study
Abstract: We studied the morphologic changes in some organs and changes of learning and memory of the rat offspring after the embryonic bisphenol A exposure. Background: Bisphenol A, widely used as polycarbonate plastics material to manufacture food packaging, toys, glasses, computers, kitchen utensils and medical instruments, is one of the most common endocrine-disrupting chemicals. It is demonstrated that bisphenol A may be mingled with foodstuff and beverage from package and receptacle. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 58–63 Read article
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Growth Performance and Weight Estimation of Large White Piglets Weaned at Different Ages
Abstract: The study was carried out on 24 neonatal large white piglets at the National Livestock Breeding Station, Pong-Tamale to assess their performance when weaned at different ages and to determine the relationship between linear body measurements and the body weight of piglets in weight prediction. The piglets were randomly weaned at three selected weaning ages (4, 6 and 8 weeks) but reared under uniform conditions. Initial body weight (BW), initial …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 15–23 Read article
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Impacts of Ambient Heat Stress on Growing Rabbit Performance and Carcass Traits
Abstract: This study was conducted to investigate the effect of ambient heat stress (30 ± 2°C) on three rabbit breeds of both sexes. Rabbit of four weeks age of both sexes were enrolled in 3*2 factorial experiment. The animals were grouped into three groups 49 New Zealand white (NZW), 34 Californian (CAL) and 46 Rex (RX). Each group were sub-grouped into two sex sub-groups. The fortnightly growth performance (live body weight …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 7–13 Read article
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Effect of Lyngbya Confervoides on Children’s Growth
Abstract: Background: The Lyngbya Confervoides grow naturally in a seaside of our country It is one kind of Blue-green alga that is being used for cure of some diseases because it has various significant nutrients such as essential aminoacids, minerals, pigments Methods: The contents of total protein, essential amino acids, minerals and vitamins of Lyngbya Confervoides that is collected in summer were measured. It was examined the effectiveness of the Lyngbya …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Food Science & Technology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 01–05 Read article
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Preliminary Phytochemical and Acute Toxicity Studies of Different Extracts of Guiera Senegalensis
Abstract: The leaf of Guiera senegalensis is used in the management of many diseases in Nigeria and many African countries, but the medial lethal doses (LD50) of its different extracts are not widely investigated. To evaluate the phytochemical constituents and acute toxicity indexes of aqueous, hexane, dichloromethane and methanol leaf extracts of G. senegalensis, basic phytochemical screening methods were applied. While up and down procedure and Lorke’s method was used for …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 11–16 Read article
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Body Composition Assessment of Young Adult Females Using Body Composition Analyzer
Abstract: This cross-sectional research investigation assessed the nutritional status and body composition of university young female students of 18–28 years of age, devoid of any apparent or known health problems. A total of 30 subjects participated in the study. Nutritional status of the subjects was assessed using body mass index (BMI) and body composition analyzer BC-420 MA. Results of BMI revealed that it ranged from 15.2 to 28.8 kg/m2 with mean …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 9–14 Read article
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Performance Evaluation of Lohmann Commercial Layer Breed in Peri-urban and Urban Areas of Cheha Woreda of SNNPR of Ethiopia
Abstract: Performance evaluation of Lohmann commercial layer breed was conducted in peri-urban and urban areas of Cheha woreda. The objectives of the present study was to evaluate the performance of Lohmann layer breeds in urban and peri-urban areas of Cheha woreda and to determine the economic feasibility under farmers management condition to promote and disseminate the approved technology packages to the users. Participant farmers were selected purposively on the basis of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 25–32 Read article
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Impact of Grape Seed Extract on Liver Function against Cadmium Chloride-Induced Toxicity
Abstract: The present study was designed to evaluate the antioxidant activities of grape seed and to benefit from the impact of grape seed on hepatotoxicity mediated by cadmium chloride (CdCl2). Gas liquid chromatography (GC-MS) was used to assay the chemical profile. A total of 40 male rats (10 rats per group) were divided into four groups: (1) control group, (2) grape seed group: rats treated with grape seed extract (GSE) at …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 30–39 Read article
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Some Physiological Aspects of the Fresh Water Fish Channa Orientalis (Sch.)
Abstract: The fishes and their diseases have importance in life of human due to its high nutritive value. Phosphate and Chloride is an important chemical constituent of fishes which plays important role in the development and metabolism of fish. The present investigation was carried out to study the chloride content and phosphate content of Channa orientalis. It was observed that, phosphate was responsible for metabolism and chloride is an important ionic …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 22–26 Read article
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Effect of Energy/Protein Ratio and Strain on Performance, Nutrient Digestibility and Serum Biochemical Indices of Exotic and Locally Adapted Turkey
Abstract: This study investigated the response of locally adapted and exotic turkeys raised under the same environmental conditions to diets with varying energy/protein ratio. One hundred and fourty-four (144) four-week old poults of each strain of turkey were randomly selected and assigned to six different diets in a 2 x 2 x 3 factorial arrangement. Each treatment diet were replicated twice with twelve (12) birds per replicate. Diets formulated with 28 …
Published in International Journal of Biochemistry and Biomolecule Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 37–45 Read article
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A Comparative Evaluation of Effects of Diet, Exercise and a Combination of Diet and Exercise in Overweight and Obese Adults
Abstract: The prevalence of obesity has risen so rapidly in recent decades that the world health organization has declared it a global epidemic. Physical inactivity and dietary habits are key factors in the etiology of obesity and therefore, are important components in any obesity prevention and treatment strategy. Therefore this study was carried out to evaluate the efficacy and comparison of diet, exercise and diet with exercise modules on weight reduction …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 5, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 39–45 Read article
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Effect of Beta Asarone–The Active Principle of Acorus Calamus in Neuroprotection and Nerve Cell Regeneration on the Pyramidal Region of Hippocampus in Mesial Temporal Lobe Epileptic Rat Models
Abstract: Epilepsy is a common chronic neurological disorder with seizures. About 1% of people worldwide (65 million) have epilepsy and nearly 80% of cases occur in developing countries [1]. MTLE is the major form of focal epilepsy associated with hippocampal atrophy or sclerosis. For this study we produced a model of mesial temporal epilepsy sterotaxically by inducing kainic acid into the right hippocampus. For this study animals were divided into seven …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Study to Find the Relation Between School Bag Weight and Musculoskeletal Discomfort in School Going Children
Abstract: Background: School bags are one of the several forms of manual load carriage used by school children. Carrying school bags that exceed 10% of body weight can lead to heightened energy expenditure, causing increased forward lean of the neck and trunk, reduced lung capacity, and elevated cardio-respiratory measures. Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are characterized by injuries or disorders affecting muscles, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, or spinal discs, as diagnosed by healthcare providers, …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 49–58 Read article