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Second Wave Of Covid-19: Steps And Future Vision, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

Homoeopathic Pathogenetic Trial Of Cuprum Aceticum: A Multicentric, Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial, Pritha Mehra, Ashish Mahajan, Anil Vichitra, B. Rajakumar, Jai Singh, Kishan Banoth, B. Arya, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Although the symptomatology of Cuprum metallicum is quite vast, its other salts have fragmentary proving. Thus, homoeopathic pathogenetic trial for Cuprum aceticum (Cu acet.) was taken up. Objective: To elicit the pathogenetic response to Cu acet. in homoeopathic potencies on healthy human provers. Materials and Methods: A multi-center, double-blind randomized, placebo controlled, trial was conducted at three centers of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy. Proving was conducted on 50 relatively healthy provers selected after conducting the Pretrial Medical Examination. All the provers were given placebo during the first phase of the trial. In the next two phases, Cu …

In Vivo Study Of Homoeopathic Preparation Of Gymnema Sylvestre Mother Tincture, 30c And 200c On Streptozotocin-Induced Diabetic Rats, Avanish Shukla, Ibrahim Mhaisker, Krishna Rampal, Ravi Sheshala

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Gymnema sylvestre (GS) is a medicinal plant commonly used in complementary medicine to treat diabetes mellitus. This plant is proven scientifically to reduce blood glucose levels in the diabetic condition. However, till date, only little literature is published about the efficacy of GS prepared homoeopathically. Objective: In this study, we assessed the efficacy of homoeopathic preparation of GS (HPGS) in Q, 30C and 200C potencies in streptozotocin-induced diabetic rats. Materials and Methods: Diabetic rats were administered with 4.7 mL/kg of HPGS mother tincture (Q) for anti-hyperglycaemic efficacy on daily bases over a period of 14 days and HPGS Q, …

An Observational Study On The Effect Of Individualised Homoeopathic Medicine Administered Based On Totality Of Symptoms Vis-À-Vis Personality In Cases Of Osteoarthritis Knee, N Kumar, N Iyer

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Individualisation is the process of arriving at the image of the patient for the selection of remedy. The customary way of individualisation of the patient is through the construction of totality of symptoms. The little explored area in Homoeopathy is individualisation solely based on personality characteristics. Objective: The objective of this study was to compare the effect of individualised homoeopathic medicine administered based on totality of symptoms vis-à-vis personality in patients suffering from knee osteoarthritis. Methods: The observational study includes 60 clinically diagnosed cases of osteoarthritis knee, of which 30 cases were administered the homoeopathic medicine selected on the …

Physicochemical Standardisation Of The Homoeopathic Drug Rumex Acetosella And Its Comparison With Another Homoeopathic Drug, Rumex Crispus, Bibaswan Biswas, Nilakshi Dey, G. Kumar, Renu Arya, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Rumex acetosella, a relatively new drug in the homoeopathic system, is traditionally used for treating inflammation, diabetes and gastrointestinal problems, especially diarrhoea. Objective: The aim of this work is to report physicochemical standardisation of the homoeopathic drug, Rumex acetosella. Further, we propose our simple and economical method to differentiate it with a closely related species, Rumex crispus. Materials and Methods: The physicochemical study measuring several parameters was done. The pH of the mother tincture (MT) and the water extract was measured and compared. Furthermore, the chemical composition of the Rumex acetosella MT were compared with taxonomically closely related Rumex …

Homoeopathic Management Of Wrist Ganglion: Case Series, Arunava Nath, Deb Palit

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Ganglion cysts are soft tissue swellings occurring most commonly in the hand or wrist. Studies have reported 8%–50% of them resolve spontaneously in adults within 2 years approximately. Cases Summary: We present three cases of wrist ganglion treated successfully with individualized homoeopathic medicines; the results were evident within few weeks. Individual curative response of a homoeopathic medicine in each case was assessed through Modified Naranjo Criteria for Homoeopathy-Causal Attribution Inventory, which further elucidated role of constitutional treatment in homoeopathy.

A Case Report Of Hyperuricaemia With Nephrolithiasis Treated With Homoeopathy, Pooja Gautam

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Hyperuricaemia is serum urate concentration exceeding the limit of solubility, leading to its precipitation and predisposing the affected persons to gout. The increased level of uric acid in urinary excretion can also lead to nephrolithiasis. It has also been implicated as an indicator for diseases such as metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular disease and chronic renal disease. Whereas homoeopathic literature enlists many medicines for this condition, there is a paucity of evidence-based published studies. Case Summary: The case presented here reported with the complaint of renal stone secondary to high serum uric acid levels. A single homoeopathic medicine Lycopodium …

A 15-Mm Urinary Calculus Expelled With Homoeopathic Medicine - A Case Report, Seema Rai, K Vineetha

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Renal or ureteric colic is an acute and severe pain caused by obstruction in the ureter. It usually occurs in the narrower areas of the ureter. It can be associated with severe pain, nausea, vomiting, urinary infections, haematuria, hydronephrosis, etc. Case Summary: A case of 15-mm calculus, lodged at the right ureterovesicular junction, presented with severe cutting pain extending downwards from the right lumbar region to the right groin area. The patient had severe pain at the conclusion of urination. Another calculus of size 10 mm in the lower calyx of the left kidney and 3.4-mm concretion in the …

Changes In Post-Treatment Cardiac Pet Avidity Predict Overall Survival In Lung Cancer Patients Treated With Chemoradiation, T Santangelo, F Forghani, C Rusthoven, R Castillo, E Castillo, B Jones, T Guerrero, Y Vinogradskiy

Conference Presentation Abstracts

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Social Distancing With Your Doctor: The Promise Of Telemedicine In Medicare And Medicaid, And How To Pay For It, Jacob Hauschild

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Endoscopic Resection Of Multiple Large Gastric Polyps., Abhilash Perisetti Md, Hemant Goyal, Benjamin Tharian, Sumant Inamdar, Shashank Garg

Other Specialties

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Comparing Management Programs To Reduce Red–Tailed Hawk Collisions With Aircraft, Brian Washburn, Craig K. Pullins, Travis L. Guerrant, Gregory J. Martinelli, Scott F. Beckerman

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Wildlife-aircraft collisions (wildlife strikes) pose a serious safety risk to aircraft. Raptors (i.e., hawks and owls) are one of the most frequently struck guilds of birds within North America. Although raptors (most notably red-tailed hawks [Buteo jamaicensis]) are commonly managed at most airports and military bases, there is no scientific information available regarding comparisons of the efficacy of raptor management programs for reducing raptor-aircraft collisions. Therefore, we conducted a study to examine the efficacy of 2 raptor hazard management programs implemented at Chicago's O'Hare International Airport (ORD). The first raptor management program (Phase I) occurred during January 2010–June 2013 and …

A 3-Year Retrospective Study Of Traumatic Dental Injuries To The Primary Dentition, Beste Özgür, Gizem Erbaş Ünverdi, H. Cem Güngör, Dennis J. Mctigue, Paul S. Casamassimo

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Background/Aims

Traumatic dental injuries (TDIs) in the primary dentition are a significant public health problem, which has been neglected worldwide. Despite its high prevalence, limited studies address this injury. The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics and treatment modalities of TDIs affecting primary teeth, along with accompanying medical co-morbidities and attendance at follow-up appointments.

Material and Methods

This retrospective analysis included all TDIs affecting primary teeth from January 2014 to January 2017. Data abstraction included demographics, time lapse prior to arrival at hospital, trauma etiology, classification of TDIs, soft tissue and supporting bone injuries, medical co-morbidities, emergency …

Microfluidic-Assisted Fabrication Of Reverse Micelle/Plga Hybrid Microspheres For Sustained Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor Delivery, Meisam Omidi, Luis Eduardo Almeida, Lobat Tayebi

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

In this study, poly (d, l-lactide-co-glycolide) (PLGA) composite microspheres containing anhydrous reverse micelle (R.M.) dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine (DPPC) nanoparticles loaded vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) were produced using microfluidic platforms. The VEGF-loaded R.M. nanoparticles (VRM) were achieved by initial self-assembly and subsequent lipid inversion of the DPPC vesicles. The fabricated VRMs were encapsulated into the PLGA matrix by flow-focusing geometry microfluidic platforms. The encapsulation efficiency, in vitro release profile, and the bioactivity of the produced composite microspheres were investigated. The release study showed that VEGF was slowly released from the PLGA composite microspheres over 28 days with a reduced initial burst (18 …

Shu Altop News Issue #3, Summer, Dr. Susan L. Davis, Rn & Richard J. Henley College Of Nursing

News, Magazines and Reports

Updates from the Davis & Henley College of Nursing Sacred Heart University Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Grant.

Alternatives to Opioids for Pain (ALTOP) is a HRSA funded project to help combat the opioid epidemic in Connecticut.

Safety And Effectiveness Of Ultrasound Guided Peripheral Nerve Blocks: Audit At Tertiary Care Hospital, Asma Abdus Salam, Riffat Aamir, Robyna Irshad Khan, Aliya Ahmed, Azhar Rehman

Department of Anaesthesia

Objective: To assess the safety and effectiveness of peripheral nerve blocks using ultrasound.
Methods: The retrospective study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, and comprised data of all patients who received peripheral nerve blocks as part of anaesthesia care between January 2015 and January 2017. The data included outcomes of peripheral nerve block effectiveness, complications and limb conditions after the block. Peripheral nerve block effectiveness was assessed by monitoring pain scores at rest and on movement, and the requirement of co-analgesia. Complications, like numbness, motor block, metallic taste, hypotension and respiratory depression, were also assessed. Data was …

Ratio Of Height To Thyromental Distance: A Comparison With Mallampati And Upper Lip Bite Test For Predicting Difficult Intubation In Pakistani Population, Saman Tauheed Ali, Khalid Samad, Syed Amir Raza, Muhammad Qamarul Hoda

Department of Anaesthesia

Objective: To compare the accuracy of three diagnostic tests in predicting difficult laryngoscopy using Cormack and Lehane grade as the gold standard.
Methods: The cross-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, from August 2014 to August 2015, and comprised patients who required endotracheal intubation for elective surgical procedures. The primary investigator used ratio of height to thyromental distance, upper lip bite test and the modified Mallampati test for assessing the airway correlated with laryngoscopic view based on Cormack and Lehane grading. Data was analysed using SPSS 19.
Results: Of the 383 patients, 59(15.4%) were classified as …

Sense Of Effort Is Distorted In People With Chronic Low Back Pain, Michel W. Coppieters, Jesper Andersen, Håvard Selbæk, Kjell Herland, Rahma Ajja, Harald Markussen, Paul W. Hodges

All Works

Background: Proprioceptive deficits in people with low back pain (LBP) have traditionally been attributed to altered paraspinal muscle spindle afference and its central processing. Studies conducted in the upper limb demonstrated that sense of effort is also an important source of kinaesthetic information. Objectives: To better understand proprioceptive deficits in people with chronic LBP (cLBP), this study aimed to test whether sense of effort is affected in people with cLBP. Design: Cross-sectional study. Method: Fourteen participants with cLBP and fourteen healthy participants performed a 120 s force matching task with their trunk extensor muscles at a low intensity. Results: When …

Factors Associated With Delayed Initiation And Cessation Of Breastfeeding Among Working Mothers In Abu Dhabi, The United Arab Emirates, Zainab Taha, Ahmed Ali Hassan, Ludmilla Wikkeling-Scott, Dimitrios Papandreou

All Works

Introduction Despite the enormous benefits of breastfeeding, working mothers face more challenges to meet the World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations regarding successful breastfeeding practices. Little research has been done to understand the breastfeeding practices among working mothers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Thus, the aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with delayed initiation and cessation of breastfeeding among working mothers with children under the age of two years in Abu Dhabi, the UAE. Methods A cross-sectional multicenter study was conducted from March to September 2017. The study included both Emirati and non-Emirati mothers …

Adequate Management Of Phosphorus In Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis Using A Dietary Smartphone App: Prospective Pilot Study, Cosette Fakih El Khoury, Rik Crutzen, Jos Mga Schols, Ruud J.G. Halfens, Mirey Karavetian

All Works

Background: The renal diet is complex and requires alterations of the diet and careful monitoring of various nutrients. Elevated serum phosphorus is common among patients undergoing hemodialysis, and it is associated with many complications. Smartphone technology could be used to support both dietitians and patients by providing a source of accessible and reliable information. Objective: The aim of this pilot is to assess the potential efficacy of an intervention using the educational and self-monitoring mobile app KELA.AE on the phosphorous management in hemodialysis patients. Results will be used to improve both the app and a planned, rigorous large-scale trial intended …

Leader Development Of The Health Information Management (Him) Professional, Theresa Jones

Dissertations

This study contributes to the body of knowledge in leader development by examining how higher education programs in a female dominated profession assist learners in developing person-related characteristics that support leader development. A ten-part online survey was sent to directors of health information management (HIM) programs accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management (CAHIIM). Results suggest an opportunity for improvement in the curriculum for development of person-related characteristics critical for leadership positions. In the interest of the progression of women these results should be taken into consideration.

Identification And Characterization Of A Novel Protective Antigen, Sesec_00396 Of Streptococcus Equi Ssp. Zooepidemicus, Li Yi, Weiping Yang, Jinpeng Li, Shaohui Wang, Yang Wang

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Streptococcus equi ssp. zooepidemicus (SEZ) is responsible for a wide variety of infections in many animal species. Studies aimed at developing safe and effective vaccines against SEZ infections are thus of great interest. SeseC_00396 was a novel protein identified in the previous study. In this study, recombinant SeseC_00396 of SEZ was expressed and showed a strong immunoreactivity with mini-pig convalescent sera. Studies in mice have revealed that the recombinant protein induced a marked antibody response which was associated with protection against SEZ infection. The hyperimmune sera against SeseC_00396 could efficiently kill the bacteria. In addition, it was also found that …

Downregulation Of Kynurenine 3-Monooxygenase Inhibits Cancer Stemness-Related Genes In Both Human And Canine Breast Tumor Cell Lines, Chia-Tang Chen, Chiao-Hsu Ke, Hsin-Pei Weng, Chi-Hsun Liao, Chen-Si Lin

The Thai Journal of Veterinary Medicine

Canine mammary tumors (CMT) and human breast cancer (HBC) are the most frequent cancers in both female dogs and women worldwide, and they share an urgency for the development of effective markers. Overexpression of kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO), a secondary enzyme of the kynurenine pathway, has been shown to indicate poor prognosis in CMT patients. To further investigate the role of KMO in mammary tumor development, we first analyzed the significant pathways related to KMO from the Database for Annotation, Visualization and Integrated Discovery (DAVID). The results revealed that several Kyoto Encyclopedias of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) pathways might correlate with …

Identification Of Effectors Of Synergistic Lethality In Candida Albicans-Staphylococcus Aureus Polymicrobial Intra-Abdominal Infection, Olivia Adele Todd

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Candida albicans, an opportunistic fungal pathogen, and Staphylococcus aureus, a ubiquitous pathogenic bacterium, are among the most prevalent causes of nosocomial infections and cause severe morbidity and mortality. Moreover, they are frequently coisolated from central venous catheters and deep-seated infections, including intra-abdominal sepsis. Relatively little is known about the complex interactions and signaling events that occur between microbes and even less so how microbial “cross-talk” shapes human health and disease.

Using a murine model of polymicrobial intra-abdominal infection (IAI), we have previously shown that coinfection with C. albicans and S. aureus leads to synergistic lethality whereas monomicrobial infection is nonlethal. …

Combating Hiv-1 By Targeting Drug Efflux Transporters On The Macrophage Reservoir, Ying Mu

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Introduction. HIV-1 eradication has not been achieved so far due to the existence of the cellular reservoir in which the virus can reside and replicate even under antiretroviral drug therapy (ART). Infected macrophages, which represent a long-term viral reservoir have been shown to lead to viral rebound independently. In response to the environmental stimuli, macrophages can be polarized into different phenotypes: the pro-inflammatory M1 and the anti-inflammatory M2. Tobacco smoking and alcohol drinking, which are prevalent among people who are living with HIV-1, have been shown to promote HIV-1 progression and decrease the efficacy of antiretroviral drugs. A commonly …

Genomic Characterization Of Sickle Cell Mouse Models For Therapeutic Genome Editing Applications, Kaitly Jensen Woodard

Theses and Dissertations (ETD)

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is caused by a mutation of the β-globin gene (HBB), resulting in abnormal hemoglobin molecules that polymerize when deoxygenated, forming “sickle” shaped red blood cells (RBCs). Sickle RBCs lead to anemia, multi-organ damage and pain crises, beginning the first year of life. The onset of symptoms coincides with the developmental switch of β-like globin gene expression from fetal stage γ-globin to adult stage β-globin, resulting in a shift from fetal hemoglobin (HbF, α2γ2) to adult hemoglobin (HbA, α2β2). Some individuals harbor rare genetic variants in the extended β-globin gene cluster that cause constitutively elevated postnatal HbF, …

Creating A Work Environment Conducive To Organizational Learning, Bret Lyman, Marisa E. Biddulph, V Grace Hopper, Morgan K. Horton, Camille R. Mendon

Faculty Publications

Through organizational learning, health care teams can consistently provide excellent patient care in a complex and changing environment. Nurse managers, educators, and other leaders can facilitate organizational learning within their teams by promoting certain contextual factors in the clinical work environment. This article provides an overview of contextual factors associated with organizational learning, includes practice-based examples of these factors, and offers evidence-based recommendations for creating a learning-focused work environment.

Research Highlights, Tania Chatterjee

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

No abstract provided.

A Group Of Homoeopathic Medicines For Covid-19: A Systematic Review Of Clinical Features, Horacio Escalante, Nazmul Hasan, Adriana Delgado, Salvador Soto, Jessica Vivas

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Historically, several homoeopathic medicines are known to have attributed a significant role in the control and management of infectious epidemic diseases. Objectives: This study aimed to compile a list of prospective homoeopathic medicines for the treatment and prophylaxis of the COVID-19 epidemic by conducting a systematic review and statistical analysis of clinical characteristics of this emerging coronavirus disease. Materials and Methods: A> systematic review protocol was developed according to the reporting items of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses statement. Articles for review were selected from PubMed, World Health Organization database, MedRxiV, and BioRxiv. Studies in …

Maxillofacial Prosthodontists Are Needed For The Rehabilitation Of Patients With Congenital And Acquired Craniofacial Defects, Syed Murtaza Raza Kazmi, Farhan Raza Khan

Section of Dental-Oral Maxillofacial Surgery

No abstract provided.