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Homoeopathic Nosodes, A Neglected Approach For Epidemics: A Critical Review, Debadatta Nayak, Roja Varanasi Jun 2020

Homoeopathic Nosodes, A Neglected Approach For Epidemics: A Critical Review, Debadatta Nayak, Roja Varanasi

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Nosodes are the homoeopathic medicines prepared from diseased products of biological origin. These are commonly used in clinical practice for the prophylaxis and treatment of ailments including infectious diseases. Objective: This review aims at the usage of nosodes for the management of epidemics. Methods: The homoeopathic research literature was searched to find examples of the use of nosodes in different ways and to evaluate their role and position in homoeopathic practice with special reference to epidemic diseases. Results: Research evidence for use of the nosodes as prophylactics and for the treatment of various infectious and non-infectious diseases is emerging. …

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World Homoeopathy Day 2020: Connecting Digitally During The Adversities Of Covid-19 Lockdown, Deepti Chalia, O Verma, Kavita Bharti Jun 2020

World Homoeopathy Day 2020: Connecting Digitally During The Adversities Of Covid-19 Lockdown, Deepti Chalia, O Verma, Kavita Bharti

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

The Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy (CCRH), with support from the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, organised its first Webinar on World Homoeopathy Day on 10 April 2020 to commemorate the birth anniversary of the founder of Homoeopathy, Dr Samuel Hahnemann. Considering the need of hour and utilising the advancements of digital platforms, the CCRH decided to organise this webinar focusing on the role of Homoeopathy in COVID-19, for the homoeopathic fraternity and to unite them digitally. The webinar was inaugurated by Shri. Shripad Naik, Minister of State (IC), Ministry of AYUSH; Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Sh. PK …

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Building Up The Scientific Evidence Base Of Homoeopathy, Anil Khurana Mar 2020

Building Up The Scientific Evidence Base Of Homoeopathy, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Effects Of Individualised Homoeopathic Intervention In Stage I Essential Hypertension: A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Roja Varanasi, Raju Kolli, Yogendra Rai, Dubashi Ramesh, R Kiranmayee, G Chandra Reddy, H Baig, Tejaswini Patole, Priyanka Srivastava Mar 2020

Effects Of Individualised Homoeopathic Intervention In Stage I Essential Hypertension: A Single-Blind, Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Roja Varanasi, Raju Kolli, Yogendra Rai, Dubashi Ramesh, R Kiranmayee, G Chandra Reddy, H Baig, Tejaswini Patole, Priyanka Srivastava

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Hypertension (HTN) is a leading risk factor for death and disability and responsible for over 1.6 million deaths in India. Clinical case reports, observational studies and randomised controlled trials show the effects of homoeopathic medicine in HTN. Objectives: The results of this study will add to the evidence of effectiveness of individualised homoeopathic medicine in Stage I HTN. Methods: A single-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial was undertaken from October 2013 to March 2018. The primary outcome measure was to evaluate the change in systolic blood pressure (SBP) and diastolic blood pressure (DBP) every month for 3 months. Of 2127 patients …

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Proposed Interaction Mechanism Between Medicine And The Diseased Cell In Diluted Homoeopathic Medicine, Bijay Chaudhuri, Biswadeep Chaudhuri Mar 2020

Proposed Interaction Mechanism Between Medicine And The Diseased Cell In Diluted Homoeopathic Medicine, Bijay Chaudhuri, Biswadeep Chaudhuri

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: High-diluted homoeopathic medicines practically contain no medicinal molecules. The disease-curing mechanism of homoeopathic medicines has not yet been adequately understood. Acceptable knowledge of this mechanism is essential for further development of homoeopathic science. Objectives: The purpose of this article is to provide a phenomenological model to understand the interaction mechanism between homoeopathic medicines and the diseased cell (DC), which cure diseases with a view to build a conceptual framework that would facilitate subsequent clinical and theoretical investigations. Methods: We have proposed the formation of hydrogen bonded nano and micro clusters (NAM) during the preparation (succession) of homoeopathic medicines. NAM …

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Homoeopathic Drug Proving Researches (1996–2018): A Scoping Review, Raj Manchanda, Anil Khurana, Peter Fisher, Bhopal Arya, Pritha Mehra, Subhranil Saha, Munmun Koley, Meenakshi Bhatia Mar 2020

Homoeopathic Drug Proving Researches (1996–2018): A Scoping Review, Raj Manchanda, Anil Khurana, Peter Fisher, Bhopal Arya, Pritha Mehra, Subhranil Saha, Munmun Koley, Meenakshi Bhatia

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: A systematic review on homoeopathic pathogenetic trials (HPTs) from 1945 to 1995 was published in 2007, and the basic question whether the effect produced by homoeopathic drugs in healthy human volunteers is equivalent to placebo or otherwise remained unanswered. There is a need to take up another review of HPTs conducted in the last two decades, to assess the changes in the methodologies adapted and to assess whether the effects produced in apparently healthy volunteers is due to homoeopathic medicines in high dilutions or not. Objective: To seek, collect, review and describe HPTs published during 1996–2018. Materials and Methods: …

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A Case Report Of Prurigo Nodularis Responsive To Homoeopathy, Nidhi Mahajan, Deeksha Chaturvedi, Anita Alaria, Girendra Pal Mar 2020

A Case Report Of Prurigo Nodularis Responsive To Homoeopathy, Nidhi Mahajan, Deeksha Chaturvedi, Anita Alaria, Girendra Pal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Prurigo nodularis (PN) is a chronic, benign neurodermatitis. The exact cause is unknown. In majority, cases of PN do not have a complete resolution of the nodules even with treatment. Case Summary: Here, a diagnosed case of PN of an 18 year old female with a history of 1 year old eczematous lesion is presented. On the basis of the totality of symptoms, homoeopathic medicine Natrium muriaticum was prescribed and gradually the patient showed stable improvement in the domain of signs and symptoms and reached remission by the end of 4 months. There was no recurrence over the next …

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Obituary: Dr. Ramanlal Prabhudas Patel, Suhana Azis Mar 2020

Obituary: Dr. Ramanlal Prabhudas Patel, Suhana Azis

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Chronic Cholelithiasis Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine In 50th Millesimal Potency: A Case Report, Amulya Sahoo, Madhusmita Patnaik, Nilima Khamari, Somyaranjan Sahoo Mar 2020

Chronic Cholelithiasis Treated With Homoeopathic Medicine In 50th Millesimal Potency: A Case Report, Amulya Sahoo, Madhusmita Patnaik, Nilima Khamari, Somyaranjan Sahoo

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Cholelithiasis or gallstone disease is a very common problem worldwide. The prevalence is more in females than males. Although cholecystectomy is considered the gold standard treatment for symptomatic cholelithiasis, it has its own limitations, risks and post-operative complications. Here, an alternative system of medicine, especially Homoeopathy, plays an important role in treating cholelithiasis. Case Summary: A 32-year-old female patient presented with the symptoms of dull pain in the right hypochondrium, sour eructations and regurgitation of food. The ultrasonography (USG) report confirmed the presence of multiple stones in the gallbladder of varying sizes, from 3 mm to 11 mm. Although …

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Holistic Treatment Of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia With Adjuvant Homoeopathic Therapy: A Case Report, R Shaji Kumar Mar 2020

Holistic Treatment Of Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia With Adjuvant Homoeopathic Therapy: A Case Report, R Shaji Kumar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) is a clonal myeloproliferative disorder of haematopoietic stem cell. Case Summary: This is a case of a 28-year-old female having CML for 1½ years, on regular allopathic medication. The patient was suffering from ulceration in the oral cavity, frequent offensive loose stools with melena and prolonged menstrual cycle with heavy bleeding for 3 weeks. After analysing the constitutional make-up of the patient, Platinum metallicum 200C was prescribed. Over a period of 3 months, the patient reported improvement in weakness, nausea, sleeplessness, irritability, heavy menstruation, loose black stools and backache. Until the last follow-up while submitting …

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Research Highlights (October 2019–December 2019), Anjula Narang Mar 2020

Research Highlights (October 2019–December 2019), Anjula Narang

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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An Update On Bowel Nosodes With Comparisons, Laxmikanta Nanda Mar 2020

An Update On Bowel Nosodes With Comparisons, Laxmikanta Nanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Acknowledgement To Our Reviewers, Ijrh Editorial Board Dec 2019

Acknowledgement To Our Reviewers, Ijrh Editorial Board

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Research Design In Homoeopathy: A Perspective, Anil Khurana Dec 2019

Research Design In Homoeopathy: A Perspective, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Effect Of Cuprum Metallicum Potentised Through Both Serial Dilution And Succussion In Comparison To Succussion Alone On Escherichia Coli Bacterial System And Electrical Properties Of Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride-Co-Hexafluoropropylene) Polymer, A Gayen, Mondal D, D Bera, P Biswas, B Paul, D Bhar, S Das, R Narula, A Khurana Dec 2019

Effect Of Cuprum Metallicum Potentised Through Both Serial Dilution And Succussion In Comparison To Succussion Alone On Escherichia Coli Bacterial System And Electrical Properties Of Poly (Vinylidene Fluoride-Co-Hexafluoropropylene) Polymer, A Gayen, Mondal D, D Bera, P Biswas, B Paul, D Bhar, S Das, R Narula, A Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Homoeopathic medicines are traditionally potentized by serial dilution followed by succussion. Respective roles of these two components need to be assessed and explored for which the present study was undertaken. Objective: To compare the effect of the medicine Cuprum metallicum (Cup. met.) potentised through both serial dilution and succussion with succussion alone on selected biological and physical systems. Method: Starting with the medicine Cup. met. at 6C, we potentized it further to 30C and 200 C by serial dilution, followed by succussion (Set A). The same medicine at 6C was also potentized to 30C and 200C by using succussion …

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Preparation And Standardisation Of Plasmodium Falciparum Nosode, Rajesh Shah Dec 2019

Preparation And Standardisation Of Plasmodium Falciparum Nosode, Rajesh Shah

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Malaria officinalis, a Homoeopathic preparation used against malaria, was prepared from decomposed vegetable matter from a marshy area by G. W. Bowen in 1862. No scientific published material is available on the source of any malaria-related nosode. There is a need to develop the new nosode using the organisms. The author has developed the nosode from Plasmodium falciparum parasites, and the detailed method of preparation is described in this manuscript. Objective: Preparation and standardisation of Homoeopathic nosode prepared from P. falciparum parasites, which could be explored for further research and therapeutic efficacy. Materials and Methods: The most widely cultivated …

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An Open-Label Prospective Observational Trial For Assessing The Effect Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Patients Suffering From Gout, Sangita Saha, Sarkar Paulami, Rajat Chattopadhyay, Subhranil Saha Dec 2019

An Open-Label Prospective Observational Trial For Assessing The Effect Of Homoeopathic Medicines In Patients Suffering From Gout, Sangita Saha, Sarkar Paulami, Rajat Chattopadhyay, Subhranil Saha

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Gout is an inflammatory arthritis associated with hyperuricaemia and intra-articular monosodium urate crystals, resulting in pain, activity limitation, disability and impact on patients' quality of life. Objective: The objective of this study was to examine the effects of individualised homoeopathic medicines in serum uric acid level and quality of life in patients suffering from gout. Methods: A prospective, single-arm, non-randomised, open-label, observational trial was conducted on 32 adults suffering from gout (diagnosed as per the American College of Rheumatology–European League Against Rheumatism gout classification criteria) at the Outpatient Department of The Calcutta Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata. Serum …

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Evidence- Based Homoeopathy: Case Report Of Alopecia Areata In An 11 Year Old Boy, Ashish Shivadikar Dec 2019

Evidence- Based Homoeopathy: Case Report Of Alopecia Areata In An 11 Year Old Boy, Ashish Shivadikar

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterised by non-scarring hair loss in single or multiple areas of the scalp. The disease affects hair on the head or other parts of the body. AA occurs in people of all ages and affects 1-2% of human population. Homoeopathic literature shows that cases of AA have been treated successfully with homoeopathic medicines. Case Summary: This is the case of an 11 years old boy with alopecia areata. The case presented here is documented from Dermatology clinic at Regional Research Institute of Homoeopathy at Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh. The patient was treated with …

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Lycopodium Clavatum For Urolithiasis, Beuy Joob, Wiwanitkit Viroj Dec 2019

Lycopodium Clavatum For Urolithiasis, Beuy Joob, Wiwanitkit Viroj

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Response To Letter To Editor For: “Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial”, Praveen Oberoi, Mehra Pritha Dec 2019

Response To Letter To Editor For: “Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial”, Praveen Oberoi, Mehra Pritha

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Homoeopathic Medicine – Sepia For The Management Of Menopausal Symptoms: A Multicentric, Randomised, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Jaya Gupta, Kulshreshtha Dimpi, Chetna Lamba, Payal Gupta, Vaishali Shinde, Bharti Wadhwa, Arti Soren, J Arya, Munmun Koley Dec 2019

Homoeopathic Medicine – Sepia For The Management Of Menopausal Symptoms: A Multicentric, Randomised, Double-Blind Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Jaya Gupta, Kulshreshtha Dimpi, Chetna Lamba, Payal Gupta, Vaishali Shinde, Bharti Wadhwa, Arti Soren, J Arya, Munmun Koley

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Based on the results of Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy's previous study, wherein Sepia was indicated and prescribed in maximum number of cases, this study was planned to further validate efficacyof Sepia in the management of menopausal symptoms. Objectives: The study was conducted with the objectives of evaluating the efficacy of homoeopathic medicine – Sepia in the management of menopausal symptoms using 'The Greene Climacteric Scale' (GCS) and the quality of life using Utian Quality of Life (UQOL) scale. Materials and Methods: A randomised double-blind placebo-controlled clinical study was conducted from April 2012 to September 2014 at four …

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Research Highlights, Daisy Katarmal Dec 2019

Research Highlights, Daisy Katarmal

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Homoeopathic Treatment Of Hepatic Haemangioma With Ovarian Cyst, Abhijit Chakma, Sarangi Manas Dec 2019

Homoeopathic Treatment Of Hepatic Haemangioma With Ovarian Cyst, Abhijit Chakma, Sarangi Manas

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Introduction: This is a case of multimorbidity in a 35-year-old patient suffering from hepatic hemagioma with ovarian cyst. There was hepatomegaly with multiple well-defined homogenously echogenic nodular lesion (largest nodule of size 1.64 X 1.64 cm) in both lobes of liver suggestive of haemangioma. The right ovarian cyst was 2.26 X 1.25 cm in size with pelvic congestion syndrome. Case Summary: This case was treated with individualized homoeopathy for a period of 5 months at the outpatient department (OPD) of Regional Research Institute for Homoeopathy, Agartala. Homoeopathic medicine Pulsatilla, was given to the patient on the basis of individualistic approach. …

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Homoeopathy Research – Building Up The Evidence, Anil Khurana Sep 2019

Homoeopathy Research – Building Up The Evidence, Anil Khurana

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

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Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial, Rupali Bhalerao, Oberai Praveen, Pritha Mehra, Yogendra Rai, Gurudev Choubey, Amulya Sahoo, A Majumder, Mahesh Sah, A Gupta Sep 2019

Lycopodium Clavatum For The Management Of Urolithiasis: A Randomised Double Blind Placebo Controlled Trial, Rupali Bhalerao, Oberai Praveen, Pritha Mehra, Yogendra Rai, Gurudev Choubey, Amulya Sahoo, A Majumder, Mahesh Sah, A Gupta

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Urolithiasis is the most common disease of urinary tract found worldwide. There are several approaches for the treatment of urolithiasis that include the use of various synthetic and natural drugs and/or surgery in the conventional system of medicine. Objective: This study was taken up to evaluate the efficacy of Lycopodium clavatum in the management of urolithiasis. Materials and Methods: A multicentric, randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial was conducted. Patients having symptomatology like Lycopodium clavatum were enrolled after screening and repertorisation as per the inclusion and exclusion criteria. During acute renal colic, despite group allocation, the patients were either prescribed the …

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Antimicrobial Activity Of Different Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Potencies Against 'Aspergillus Niger' In Vitro, Suneel Prajapati, Sharma Mahima, Arun Kumar, Pankaj Gupta, Binit Dwivedi, Bhopal Arya, Renu Arya, Debadatta Nayak Sep 2019

Antimicrobial Activity Of Different Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Potencies Against 'Aspergillus Niger' In Vitro, Suneel Prajapati, Sharma Mahima, Arun Kumar, Pankaj Gupta, Binit Dwivedi, Bhopal Arya, Renu Arya, Debadatta Nayak

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Background: Homoeopathic remedies are widely used all over the world for different disease conditions. Approximately 70% are derived from the plant; however, their preclinical evaluation is still a major concern. Objective: This study was undertaken with an aim to explore the antimicrobial effect of different homoeopathic drugs and its potencies against the Aspergillus niger. Materials and Methods: Fifteen homoeopathic mother tinctures (Θ) and their potencies (3x, 6x, 12x) were tested for their biological activity against the human pathogenic fungi A. niger using disc diffusion method according to clinical and laboratory standard (CLSIM44-A) with slight modifications. The diameter of zone of …

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A Review On Animal-Based Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Applications In Biomedicine, Bibaswan Biswas, Sundaram E, Shyaga Jhansi, Satish Patel, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda Sep 2019

A Review On Animal-Based Homoeopathic Drugs And Their Applications In Biomedicine, Bibaswan Biswas, Sundaram E, Shyaga Jhansi, Satish Patel, Anil Khurana, Raj Manchanda

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Homoeopathy is one of the most well-practiced medical systems in the world. In Homoeopathy, like all other natural sources, animal and their secretions have been widely used. However, unlike other natural sources of homoeopathic drugs, for example, plants and chemicals, the collection and preparation of animal-based drugs are extremely challenging, especially for drugs from exotic animals. Considering the challenges, we envision that a review regarding the animal-based therapeutics, used in Homoeopathy, may be useful. Our review, consistently has found that the discoveries of the modern biomedicine agree with the reports from the homoeopathic literature. In many cases, the recent biomedical …

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Resolution Of Vocal Cord Nodules With Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment, Suraia Parveen, Nath Ranita Sep 2019

Resolution Of Vocal Cord Nodules With Individualised Homoeopathic Treatment, Suraia Parveen, Nath Ranita

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Vocal Cord Nodules (VCNs) are localised benign, superficial growths on the medial surface of the true vocal folds resulting primarily from voice abuse, overuse or misuse and clinically manifested by progressive hoarseness of voice, with increased effort required to produce the voice, vocal fatigue and discomfort or pain in the throat. Conventional treatment methods include conservative voice therapy and surgical intervention. Both treatment methods are required for the resolution of VCNs with improvement of clinical symptoms. Here, a 44-year-old male teacher presented with a history of progressive hoarseness with vocal fatigue, discomfort in the throat during talking and bilateral VCNs …

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Proving Non-Conventional Methods: A Paradigmatic Paradox, Lex Rutten Sep 2019

Proving Non-Conventional Methods: A Paradigmatic Paradox, Lex Rutten

Indian Journal of Research in Homoeopathy

Originally, it was thought that Evidence-Based Medicine (EBM) would supplant decision-making based on intuition or plausibility. Later, it appeared that the gold standard in EBM, the Randomised Controlled Trial (RCT), was not as 'hard' a reference point as had been supposed, and an assessment of credibility was needed. After some decades, 'credible' RCT-centred EBM has led to the dismissal of therapies deemed to be implausible, such as Homoeopathy. Nevertheless, such therapies remain widely appreciated by patients who use them alongside conventional medicine. Nearly two hundred RCTs of Homoeopathy showed no difference in efficacy between Homoeopathy and comparable conventional trials. There …

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Research Highlights (June–July 2019), Meenakshi Bhatia Sep 2019

Research Highlights (June–July 2019), Meenakshi Bhatia

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