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11 articles for “Ulcer index”
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Pylorus Ligation Induced Gastric Ulcer Protection by Sesamum Indicum Ethanolic Seed Extract
Abstract: The present study was performed in pylorus ligation induced ulcer model in Wister rats, in which ability to provide gastric protection was studied at two different doses 200 and 400 mg/kg calculated based on the acute toxicity study. Gastric protection was evaluated by assessing various parameters like gastric volume, pH, total acidity, free acidity, ulcer index and percentage inhibition of ulceration. Ranitidine at 50 mg/kg was used as the standard …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 42–49 Read article
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Evaluating the Role of Arterial Duplex Ultrasound in Diabetic Foot Ulcer Patients with Normal Ankle Brachial Pressure Index and Peripheral Pulses
Abstract: Background: Requesting a arterial duplex scan has been a recent trend in management of diabetic foot ulcer, as it is considered the gold standard modality of investigation for diagnosing peripheral arterial diseases. Nevertheless, increased burden of the diabetic foot ulcer patients and limited availability of the facilities and trained radiologists prompts us to use this investigation judiciously. Most of the studies focus on role of abnormal ABPI as a predictor …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 28–33 Read article
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Determination of Gastric Irritation Inducing Effect of Iron-Containing Unani Compound Formulations In Animals
Abstract: AbstractBackground: Iron is the most commonly used metal for human welfare on earth and also a vital element for sustenance of life.Iron deficiency is a common affliction of human beings all over the globe and presents as iron deficiency anaemia. Most effective and preferred treatment of iron deficiency is replenishment of iron by oral administration. Successful completion of treatment depends on tolerance of the prescribed drug by a patient. Oral …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacognosy · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 27–30 Read article
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Evaluation of Antiulcer Activity of Allamanda cathartica Aqueous Leaf Extract in Experimental Rat Models
Abstract: A peptic ulcer is an open sore that forms on an epithelial surface of the stomach. To decrease the incidence of relapses, side effects, drug interactions of the existing drugs, and to increase the use of available phytochemicals, this present study was aimed to evaluate the antiulcer activity of Allamanda cathartica using pyloric ligation induced gastric ulcer model and Aspirin-induced gastric ulcer model. In pyloric ligation induced gastric ulceration model, …
Published in Research & Reviews: A Journal of Drug Design & Discovery · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 24–31 Read article
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Anti-ulcer Properties of Methanol Extract and its Solvent Fractions of Stem Bark of Lannea acida on Indomethacin Induced Gastric Ulcer in Albino Rats
Abstract: Lannea acida is use in Nigeria for the treatment of Peptic ulcers. The methanol and its solvent fractions (hexane, ethylacetate and butanol) of the stem bark of Lannea acida were evaluated for antiulcerogenic activity using indomethacin model. The anti-ulcerogenic mechanisms of the plant using the model employed in this study were done by estimation of Superoxide dismutase (SOD), Glutathione (GSH), Catalase (CAT), Vitamins A, C and E, and Malondialdehyde (MDA). …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmacology · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2023 · pp. 20–35 Read article
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Evaluation of Anti-ulcer Activity of Ethanolic Extract of Salacia fruticosa and Oldenlandia Umbellata
Abstract: In this present study the aerial and root parts of Salacia fruticosa and the entire herb of Oldenlandia umbellate were evaluated for its anti-ulcer property in Aspirin induced ulcer model and Pylorus ligation assays. Both plant materials were extracted with ethanol and given at the dose level of 200mg/kg orally after the LD50 studies to fix the dose. Ulcer index, free acidity and total acidity in pylorus ligated and aspirin …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2013 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Explore the Level of Awareness, Perception and Utilization of Pressure Ulcer Prevention among Health Professionals, Ayder Referral Hospital, 2013
Abstract: Pressure ulcer can have a major impact on both the individual and health care system and produce a significant burden on patients, relatives and caregivers like that of increased distress, increased pain, unable to return to normal life functions, reduced quality of life, increased risk of infections, increased mortality risk etc. The objective of the study was to determine the level awareness, perception and practice towards pressure ulcer prevention among …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2016 · pp. 24–29 Read article
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Prevalence of Oral Mucosa Lesions in Smoking, Non-Smoking, Diabetic Patients with Smoking and Diabetic Patients without Smoking
Abstract: Tobacco smoking habit is a risk factor for many oral lesions. A positive association between cigarette smoking and acute necrotizing ulcerative gingivitis (ANUG) was first reported over four decades ago. The dental loss was noted more in smokers than non-smokers. The periodontal disease is noted more in smokers and results alteration in the gingival indexes (GI) and gingival bleeding (GBI) indexes in smokers. Many studies revealed that a strong an …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Dentistry · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 14–17 Read article
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Speech and Swallowing Impairments in Herpes Zoster: A Case Report
Abstract: Herpes zoster (HZ), caused by reactivation of varicella-zoster virus, can extend beyond dermatological manifestations to involve cranial nerves, resulting in complex speech and swallowing deficits. This case report presents a 54-year-old male with herpes zoster–related cranial neuropathy, who developed unilateral vocal fold paralysis, dysphonia, and dysphagia. Comprehensive assessment included perceptual, acoustic, endoscopic, and patient-reported outcome measures. Perceptual voice evaluation revealed severe dysphonia with breathiness, asthenia, strain, and reduced loudness, confirmed …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 Read article
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Modified Delphi Technique: Content validity of the Pressure ulcer risk assessment tool
Abstract: A study was undertaken to develop the risk assessment tool for prediction of pressure ulcer. Content validity of the tool was done through modified Delphi technique. The Delphi is an interactive process designed to combine expert’s opinion into group consensus. Panel of experts was selected and three rounds of Delphi were completed for content validation. The I-CVI was ranged from 0.86 to 1. The content validity index of risk assessment …
Published in Journal of Nursing Science & Practice · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 17–19 Read article
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Therapeutic Potential of Sheetraj (Plumbago Zeylanica Linn.)-A Potent Drug of Unani Medicine
Abstract: Plumbago zeylanica also known as Sheetraj or Chitraka belongs to the family Plumbaginaceae. It is one of the important medicinal plants which is used worldwide due to its therapeutic value. Therefore, this work carried out on Sheetraj has been, gathered, analyzed and reviewed using references from different sources like classical text and indexed journals. The aim of this review is to provide data or comprehensive information related to the chemical …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 40–51 Read article