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T. Boudieri Extract Potentiates The Effects Of Capecitabine Treatment In Human Colon Cancer Cells, Katia Sawaya, Mahmoud Khalil, Ghada Khawaja

BAU Journal - Science and Technology

Resistance to chemotherapy remains a major challenge for colorectal cancer patients worldwide, hence the persistent need to uncover alternative treatments as well as new adjunct therapies in the fight against cancer. Natural extracts constitute an excellent source of bioactive substances that have a promising potential in that regard, with minimal negative side effects. We have previously demonstrated that both the ethanolic as well as the water extracts of Terfezia boudieri, a black desert truffle abundant in and part of the cuisine of the Mediterranean region, have significant antiproliferative effects against colon cancer cells. Our aim in this study was …

Increasing The Efficiency Of Lifestyle Medicine Counseling: A Visual Approach, Kayla A. Hinton, Ryan Smith

HCA Healthcare Journal of Medicine

Too much to counsel on, too little time? We would like to present a unique and innovative perspective on lifestyle medicine counseling through the lens of a homemade flyer, designed to bridge the gap between conventional health care practices and personalized, holistic well-being. In the promising field of health care humanities, the homemade lifestyle medicine flyer serves as a tangible manifestation of individual agency in promoting health and vitality. The flyer encapsulates a diverse range of self-care practices, dietary insights, and mindfulness techniques, emphasizing the inherent connection between mind, body, and spirit in one’s health journey.

This double-sided document highlights …

Management Of Psychosis With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicines: A Case Series, Karunakara Moorthi, Susu Pertin, Mohan Narvelil Devasia

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Psychosis is a clinical syndrome. The main clinical signs of psychosis are delusion and hallucination. It is a crucial focus of diagnosis and treatment in neurologic and psychiatric practice since it functionally disturbs numerous psychiatric, neurodevelopmental, neurologic and medical diseases.

Case summary: The World Health Organization Quality of Life Scale and the Brief Psychiatric Rating Scale were used to evaluate the patients. The outcomes in all the cases suggested that homoeopathic treatment can play a significant role in easing psychotic symptoms and restoring the patient’s ability to understand. The most frequently prescribed medicines and potencies in these cases were …

Homoeopathic Treatment Of Oral Leucoplakia: A Case Report, Suraia Parveen, Zeeshan Ahmed

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Oral leucoplakia (OL), a premalignant lesion which is more frequently encountered in elderly people, is defined as a white lesion of the oral mucosa. Smoking is one of the most common risk factors. Conventionally, surgical excision is the most recommended treatment option for OL. Case Summary: A 55-year-old male presented with the complaint of a whitish lesion inside the left angle of the mouth (buccal mucosa) for the past 1½ years. The case was clinically diagnosed as OL. He was advised for surgical excision, but he preferred to go for homoeopathic treatment. Based on characteristic symptoms, repertorial analysis and …

Management Of Tinea Corporis With The Minimum Doses Of Homoeopathic Nosode Psorinum: A Case Report, Punam Kumari, Shivam Kumar, Renu Verma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Tinea corporis (TC) is the most common superficial fungal infection of the skin that invades and grows in dead keratin. The topical treatment causes suppression of TC and with the effect of it, a repeated episode of relapse occurs, which hampers the quality of life of the patient. Case Summary: This case of TC, with extensive spread on the body, demonstrates the curative effect of homoeopathic medicine with minimum dosage. A 64-year-old male diagnosed with TC was treated successfully with individualised homoeopathic medicine for seven months. The outcome was assessed through before-and-after-treatment photographs. Dermatology Life Quality Index (DLQI) score …

Plantar Warts Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine Antimonium Crudum: A Case Report, Laijun Nahar, Ruma Debbarma

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Plantar warts are cutaneous lesions brought on by human papilloma virus infection. There is a range of alternative treatment available for it, including cryotherapy, chemical cauterisation, curettage, electrodessication and laser removal. However, a majority of these treatments can leave scars or may provide only temporary relief. Case Summary: A 19-year-old female presented with multiple, right-sided plantar warts and was successfully treated by a single, individualised homoeopathic medicine, Antimonium crudum 200C for two months. The improvement was assessed through photographs taken in subsequent follow-up visits. The case was monitored further for a period of six months without any recurrence. This …

Cutaneous Warts Treated With A Single Dose Of The Homoeopathic Medicine Carcinosin 200c: An Evidence-Based Case Report, Sivakumar K, Mamatha Mohan

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Cutaneous warts are hyperkeratotic protrusions over the skin caused by human papilloma virus (HPV). These are common throughout the world. Cutaneous warts can occur at any age but are unusual in early childhood and infancy. Warts are often diagnosed clinically on physical examination, but some dysplastic lesions may require laboratory confirmation of HPV. Spontaneous clearance is not always possible, and offering a reliable prognosis to the individual case is impossible. Even though warts are frequently encountered in the day-to-day practice of homoeopathy, and the results are promising, there are limited research studies available in the online database. Case Summary: …

Research Highlights, Shatakshi Bhardwaj, Archna Nagar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Research Highlights

Diabetic Foot Ulcer Treated With The Homoeopathic Medicine Lachesis Mutus In Millesimal Potencies: A Case Report, Lalith Singh, Raja Manoharan, Niharika Shaw, Saleem Ansari

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is the most common neuropathic complication of diabetes. Uncontrolled diabetes and improper foot care lead to serious conditions like DFU from minor injuries. Regular dressing and proper foot care are required for its improvement. Patients are left with no other option than amputation of the limb. Dressing for a longer period seems not convenient and feasible at the patient’s end. DFU also has wet gangrene as one of its major complications. Case Summary: This case report presents a case of a diabetic patient complaining of a foot ulcer for the past nine years, following the …

Management Of Post-Operative Breast Nodules With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Nisanth K.M. Nambison, Smita N. Nambison, Abhishek D. Dwivedi, Nisha Chakravarty

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Palpable masses after mastectomy are commonly detected by patients or their physicians. Imaging of palpable masses is advised following a complete history and physical examination. This is a case of breast nodules occurring after the removal of cancerous tissue in the breast. Homoeopathy, with its holistic approach, can treat the disease by addressing its multifactorial origin.

Case summary: A 71-year-old female, diagnosed with post-operative breast nodules after surgical excision of mucinous carcinoma portion of the left breast, was treated with individualised homoeopathic treatment for six months with subsequent improvement. This case provides preliminary evidence for the potential usefulness of …

A Case Report Of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder In Preschool Children Treated With Individualised, Constitutional Homoeopathic Medicine, Karunakara Moorthi, Lalitha K S

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neuropsychiatric disorder affecting children of all ages, including preschoolers, adolescents, and adults worldwide. ADHD patients often face challenges in academic and social settings. Notably, pre-school children are more likely to exhibit hyperactive-impulsive symptoms than school-age children. Research on treating pre-schoolers with ADHD is limited compared to older children. This case report demonstrates the treatment of ADHD in pre-schoolers using individualised homoeopathic remedies. Case Summary: A 4-year-old boy presented with a 2-year history of symptoms, such as restlessness, easy distractibility and aggressive behaviour. After assessing the case, the institute’s psychiatric consultant diagnosed it …

Laryngopharyngeal Reflux Disease With Vocal Cord Oedema Treated With Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine: A Case Report, Partha Pratim Pal, Laijun Nahar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: The diagnosis of laryngopharyngeal reflux disease (LPRD) is still ambiguous due to limited and cumbersome diagnostic standards. To achieve regression of both symptoms and laryngeal findings due to LPRD, it typically requires more vigorous and sustained treatment. In certain patients with chronic acid or non-acid reflux, surgery may be helpful. Case Summary: This is the case of a 68-year-old man who was diagnosed with LPRD and had vocal cord oedema. Individualised homoeopathic medicine, Natrum sulphuricum, was prescribed, and the patient improved steadily in terms of signs and symptoms and had no further complaints at the end of 16 …

Homoeopathic Medicine Arsenic Album 200c In Treatment Of Plaque Psoriasis: A Case Report, Neha Nagar, Ravi K. Poswal, Ajay Kumar, Kanak Singhal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Psoriasis is a non-communicable, chronic, mostly painful, disfiguring disease. It can have a negative impact on patients’ quality of life, which may occur at any age. The conventional treatment includes local and systemic therapies, as well as phototherapy. The need for treatment is usually lifelong as remission occurs quite frequently. Case Summary: We present here a case report of a 32-year-old woman with psoriatic lesions all over the body for 15 years with intolerable itching. The present case was completely cured after 1 year 6 months of regular treatment with individualised homoeopathic medicine without any adverse effects. After detailed …

Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment For Pilonidal Sinus: A Case Report, Sumit Paliwal, Laijun Nahar, Rachna Paliwal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Pilonidal sinus is a very common inflammatory disease of the gluteal region. The most common site of occurrence is the natal cleft. It can cause discomfort, absence from work and social embarrassment. There is no single, widely accepted therapy available for this condition. In most cases, the treatment option for this disease is surgical intervention, but recurrences following surgery are common. Case Summary: A 15-year-old male patient reported discharge from the sinus cavity in the natal cleft along with pain and discomfort. Nitric acid, a homoeopathic medicine, was prescribed during the initial consultation and the patient was followed …

Reporting Clinical Cases: Advancing Homoeopathy, One Case At A Time, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Case reports have been invariably contributing to the research world in their own way. They remain a popular genre among the readers, especially the clinicians who lay their hands upon a clinical journal with an interest to pick new knowledge about a certain disease or a drug than to learn about new evidence generated through statistical calculations. Its presence in medical literature is reported to be quite ancient, with some evidence dated back to the Egyptian antiquity. In fact, a well-documented case report is a representative version of many similar clinical success stories.

Resolution Of Subdural Hygroma With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Partha Pratim Pal, Tania Chatterjee

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Subdural hygroma (SDH) is a collection of cerebrospinal fluid in the subdural space which may be idiopathic, traumatic or post-surgical occurring mostly in elderly patients. Case Summary: A 42-year-old female reported an acute complaint of compressing headache. The headache persisted even after initial prescriptions of Ruta graveolens 30C and 200C, which did not alleviate the condition. Further evaluation was done with a computed tomography scan, which revealed left-sided SDH. Tuberculinum 1M was prescribed, but even though the pain subsided, profuse, watery discharge began to ooze from both the ears and nose, which eventually stopped spontaneously. After six months, the …

Infantile Haemangioma Treated With Homoeopathy: A Case Report, Harpreet Kaur, Ravinder Singh

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Infantile haemangiomas (IH) are common benign tumours of infancy. Approximately, one in ten infants gets affected. The male-tofemale ratio is variable, with some reports suggesting that females are more prone than males. In India, the prevalence of IH in various studies has been reported as varying from 0.1% to 0.28%. The head and neck are the regions where most of the haemangiomas are located. The lesions are apparent soon after birth and are followed by rapid proliferation during the first year of life and a gradual involution occurs over the next five to ten years. Case summary: …

What Are The Lessons Learned From A Survivorship Trial During The Pandemic?, Alanna Horowitz, Sharneet Sandhu, Sherry Guo, Gabriel Barreto-D'Silva, Leonardo Barreto-D'Silva, Krishna Gunturu

The Lahey Journal

Purpose: The American Cancer Society (ACS) has acknowledged the importance of maintaining a healthy diet and engaging in regular physical activity for cancer survivors. While studies have found that adherence to these guidelines improves long-term quality of life, several studies showed that up to 70% of cancer survivors do not meet the standards. The purpose of this pilot study is to determine the effectiveness of a multi-disciplinary survivorship clinic (MDSC) in helping patients adhere to the ACS survivorship guidelines and its impacts on quality of life (QOL).

Methods: Primary objective of the study is to encourage cancer patients to adhere …

Balancing And Intention In Zero Balancing?, John J. Hamwee Mr

Journal of Transformative Touch

The word 'balancing' is used in many complementary therapies - what does it mean, exactly, and how is it used in Zero Balancing?

Antioxidative And Antidiabetic Investigations Of The Aqueous Extract Of Pelargonium Graveolens Grown In Palestine, Belal Rahhal, Maysa`A Radwan, Yasmeen Edili

Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal

Plants have been used for many healing aims since outdated times, and to this day, many essential pharmaceutical dosage forms originated from herbal products. The utilization of herbal products recognized by therapeutic agents in modern healthcare systems has increased over the past two decades. The present biological screening study employed reference methods to estimate Pelargonium graveolens four extracts from the Nablus governorate in Palestine. The outcomes affirmed that the four extracts of the P. graveolens plant have potent antioxidant activity compared with Trolox. The aqueous extract has very potent activity, followed by acetone extract in comparison with Trolox (((s)-(-)-6 …

A Bibliometric Analysis Of Cannabis-Related Research From 2010 To 2022, Chaimae Haboubi, Yahya El Hammoudani, Nidal Jaradat, Shehde Jodeh, Khadija Haboubi, Fouad Dimane

Palestinian Medical and Pharmaceutical Journal

Cannabis plant cultivation was prohibited for a period, but in recent times, there has been a shift in its perception. It is now being researched extensively to identify the best methods for its utilization. This article provides a bibliometric review of studies related to cannabis. Bibliometric analysis is a widely used technique for analyzing large volumes of scientific data. For this study, 3,761 documents were collected from the popular Scopus database, published between 2010 and 2022. The collected data was analyzed using the "Bibliometrics" package in the R programming language. "Biblioshiny" and "Vosviewer" were employed to visualize the results. The …

Innovation In Bioinformatics: Recent Tools, Database And Involvement Of Artificial Intelligence, Aziz Ahmed, Mohd Shuaib, Abdulbasid Banga, Rizwan Ahmad

Indonesian Journal of Medical Chemistry and Bioinformatics

Bioinformatics has evolved in recent years into a crucial subject and a well-liked research area that is interconnected with many approaches and disciplines. The capacity of bioinformatics and its approaches to tackle challenging biological problems and promote research and development. There are various tools and database which are used in bioinformatics. AI is the capacity of a computational system to carry out various activities associated with intellectual beings and as a computer system's imitation of human intelligence processes. The bioinformatics applications with artificial intelligence have the capacity to annotate the data in the direction of logical conclusions. By combining AI …

Emotion Regulation Strategies And Perceived Emotional Intelligence: The Effect Of Age., Iwanna Sepiadou

Adultspan Journal

The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between perceived emotional intelligence and the reported use of cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression. We also investigated the possible effects of age on the aforementioned variables. The total sample consisted of 379 people (158 men, 220 women, 1 unreported). Across participants, 273 were young (20-39 years old) and 106 were middle-aged (40-65 years old). We found statistically significant positive correlations between the dimensions of perceived emotional intelligence and the reported use of cognitive reappraisal and negative primarily correlations between the dimensions of perceived emotional intelligence and the reported use of …

Successful Application Of Craniosacral Therapy In A Case Of Acute Ptosis Following A Covid-19 Infection., Efterpi Rompoti

Journal of Transformative Touch

This case study offers a unique insight on the effectiveness of CranioSacral therapy (CST) in a 49 year old woman experiencing an acute stage of a viral infection (Covid-19) causing a partial left Oculomotor nerve palsy. A CST glial/Cerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) specific protocol was utilised over 2 consecutive days. The patient recovered fully after 5 days. The results of this particular case can open up the possibility of utilising CST more widely in treating cranial nerve palsies following a viral infection to support the healing process and the functional restoration.

A Proposal: Healing Impacts Of Writing Groups On Cancer Survivors, Cassandra M. Normand

Journal of Creative Writing Studies

Those diagnosed with cancer not only suffer from the disease itself, but also psychological distress, including feelings of hopelessness, anxiety, and depression. Writing groups have been found to positively impact attendees’ well-being, including decreasing anxiety, depression, and other psychological symptoms. Despite the benefits of writing groups, little research examines the impact of cancer survivors attending writing groups. This study utilized previous literature to create a curriculum for a writing group specifically for cancer survivors. This curriculum was then pilot tested with a group of cancer survivors in May and June of 2022. Psychological symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress were …

Body And Art As Message: An Experience With Chronic Pain, Writing, And The Mind-Body Connection, Mitchell R. James

Journal of Creative Writing Studies

This introduction to the special section of Volume 9, Issue 1 of the Journal of Creative Writing Studies on writing and mind-body connection uses memoir to emphasize the important relationship between writing and the management of chronic pain.

Erratum: 269 Years Of Homoeopathy: The Healing Continues, Subhash Kaushik

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

In the original editorial, the number of years for which Homoeopathy has persisted, was inadvertently reported as the number of years since the birth of Dr Samuel Hahnemann. The editors sincerely apologize for this error. The corrections about this appear below:

• The Title be read as: ‘228 years of Homoeopathy: The healing continues’
• The first line of the article be read as, “This year, as we gear up to celebrate 228 years of homoeopathy (since 1796 is known as the birth year of Homoeopathy), it is a matter of pride for the homoeopathic fraternity that Homoeopathy continues to …

Faith Community Nursing: Ministering To God's People In Ukraine Through Lamentation, Pam Dandre

International Journal of Faith Community Nursing

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The Impact Of Kangaroo Care On The Weight Gain Of Premature Infants, Heather Vincequere

SACAD: John Heinrichs Scholarly and Creative Activity Days

Premature birth remains a global health concern, affecting approximately 15 million infants annually (WHO, 2023). Kangaroo Care (KC), involving skin-to-skin contact between caregivers and infants, was developed as a promising intervention to mitigate the adverse effects of prematurity. This study aimed to investigate the impact of KC on weight gain among preterm infants in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at Doctors Hospital of Augusta (DHOA). A quasi-experimental quantitative posttest-only design was employed, with eight preterm infants (< 37 weeks gestation) participating in KC for at least 30 minutes daily. Daily weight measurements were collected over a four-week period and compared to the expected weight gain for infants receiving traditional incubator care. Results revealed a statistically significant increase in weight gain among infants receiving KC compared to the historical average for infants in traditional incubator care (t (7) = 2.443, p = 0.022). A large effect size (Cohen's d = 0.864) further supported the significance of these findings. Despite limitations such as a small sample size and convenience sampling, this study emphasizes that KC enhances weight gain in preterm infants, thus improving overall health outcomes. Implementation of KC requires ongoing support from nurse leaders to ensure proper education and successful integration into routine care practices. Nonetheless, continued research with larger samples and improved randomization is warranted to fully understand the long-term benefits of KC in neonatal care settings.

A Comprehensive Review On Solenostemma Argel (Del.) Hayne, An Egyptian Medicinal Plant, Essam Abdel-Sattar, Riham A. El-Shiekh

Bulletin of Faculty of Pharmacy Cairo University

Solenostemma argel (Del.) Hayne, commonly known as Arghel or Hargal, is a desert plant belonging to the family Apocynaceae. It has been used in traditional medicine in various countries, including Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Libya, Algeria, and Sudan, where it is the primary source. The review is aimed at providing a comprehensive report on Solenostemma argel (Del.) Hayne, including its botanical identification and description, geographical distribution, traditional uses, phytoconstituents, and pharmacological and toxicological properties. A professional search in the available literature was performed through several databases. The search was performed using the following keywords: Solenostemma argel, Argel, chemical structures, biological effects, …