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3 articles for “placenta”
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Retained Placenta in Dairy Cows: Causes, Consequences and Effective Strategies for Sustainable Dairy Development
Abstract: Retained placenta (RP) is a common reproductive disorder in dairy cows that poses a significant threat to reproductive efficiency, milk yield, and overall herd productivity. The condition, characterized by the failure to expel fetal membranes within 24 hours post-calving, results from a complex interplay of metabolic, endocrine, nutritional, and management-related factors. Key causative agents include dystocia, twin births, premature calving, mineral imbalances, oxidative stress, immune suppression, and hormonal disruptions, particularly …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Health Professions · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2025 Read article
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An Investigation into the Efficacy of a Structured Teaching Program on Hypnobirthing Knowledge Among Final-Year GNM Students in Designated Nursing Schools in Vijayapur
Abstract: Pregnancy is a lengthy journey that is best navigated with support. The process of labor is often overwhelming, involving intense sensations and emotions. Women benefit from having supportive individuals with them to assist in coping with the challenges of labor. Regardless of the level of childbirth preparation or prior experiences, women require a combination of psychological and physical coping methods during labor and childbirth. The term “labor” refers to the …
Published in International Journal of Women's Health Nursing And Practices · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–29 Read article
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Examining the Medicinal Role of Alum in Unani Medicine: An Overview of Traditional Uses and Scientific Investigations
Abstract: Alum, also known as Shibb-e-Yamani, is a crystalline substance devoid of color, transparent, and lacking any scent. It possesses a sweetish astringent flavor and is categorized as a hydrated double salt. Typically, it comprises aluminum sulfate, water molecules as part of its structure, and the sulfate of another element. Frequently, it's found mixed with impurities. To render it suitable for medicinal usage, a process involves dissolving it in boiling water, …
Published in Journal of AYUSH: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 1–9 Read article