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Cold Application Versus Aloe Vera Gel to Reduce Pain, Periorbital Edema, and Ecchymosis Post Craniotomy
Abstract: Background: Craniotomy is a fundamental approach for managing traumatic brain injuries globally. Patients recovering from craniotomy often experience moderate to severe pain, along with periorbital swelling and bruising. Cold therapy and Aloe Vera Gel are non-pharmacological methods that may help alleviate pain and reduce edema after the procedure. The aim of this study is to compare the effectiveness of cold therapy versus Aloe Vera Gel in decreasing pain, periorbital swelling, …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 1–11 Read article
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Comparison of predictive ability of stroke-associated pneumonia risk scores in acute hemorrhagic stroke
Abstract: Objective: To determine the best scoring system among 5 scores (Pneumonia score, PANTHERIS, ISAN score, A2DS2, ACDD4) for prediction of pneumonia after acute haemorrhagic stroke in Stroke Centre. Subjects and Methods: We carried out retrospective study of 508 patients with acute haemorrhagic stroke admitted to Department of Neurology of Pyongyang medical university from January 1, 2018 to August 1, 2022. Demographic and clinical traits of patients were collected and analysed. …
Published in International Journal of Nursing Critical Care · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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Exploring Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: A Comprehensive Overview
Abstract: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has become a revolutionary treatment for rebalancing the gut microbiome, especially in patients with recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). This comprehensive review delves into the evolution, methodologies, clinical applications, and future directions of FMT. Initially developed as a solution to combat severe gastrointestinal dysbiosis, FMT has demonstrated significant efficacy in treating CDI, with cure rates surpassing 80% in numerous studies. The review examines various FMT delivery …
Published in International Journal of Immunological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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A Study to assess the effectiveness of structured teaching programme regarding psychotropic drugs and its nursing management among staff nurses at tertiary care teaching hospitals, kuppam, AP.
Abstract: Background of the study: Nurses have a crucial role in managing psychiatric patients, which includes administering drugs, handling psychotropic medications, and educating family members. They require substantial knowledge and skills to effectively fulfill these responsibilities. Nurses also hold a central role in providing medication education to patients and their families. Aim: A study was conducted to evaluate the impact of a structured teaching program on the management of psychotropic drugs …
Published in International Journal of Neurological Nursing · Vol. 10, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Pregcare Record Analysis Based on BERT and Anticipatory Computing: A Review
Abstract: Development of a sophisticated Medical Pregnancy Care chatbot leveraging state- of-the-art Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques, specifically the BERT framework. The chatbot offers a seamless user experience with two key functionalities: patient registration and comprehensive medical report generation. New users are prompted to register, providing essential personal details, and subsequently prompted to fill detailed medical reports, ranging from the 1st to the 9th month of pregnancy. The system employs anticipatory …
Published in International Journal of Analog Integrated Circuits · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 27–35 Read article
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A study to assess the perception, practices and the factors influencing hand hygiene among 2nd and 3rd year B.sc nursing students posted in the Medical Surgical Unit at a tertiary care hospital, Bangalore.
Abstract: There are millions of workers in the healthcare industry. Though the health care includes doctors, laboratory technicians and physiotherapist, nurses are the major workforce in a healthcare industry. The number of patients admitted to the hospital is also increasing every year due to the rise in communicable and non-communicable diseases. The inadequate knowledge and practice of hand hygiene by the health care workers can leads to many healthcare associated infections …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 Read article
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Professionalism in Nursing: The Way to Success in the Health Care Sector
Abstract: Clinical nursing is one of the biggest roles of a nurse. Taking care of the patient and family is one of the divine services. The provision of enhanced nursing care to mankind is one of the challenges facing the world. In this challenging and growing health care industry, the nurse must have adequate knowledge and skills. Professionalism plays an important role in providing care to patients and society as a …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2024 · pp. 5–9 Read article
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An Overview on Cannabis and its Medical Applications
Abstract: Today, cannabis plant is raising interest in medical field due to its potential applications, for example, in antitumor drugs, to treat inflammation, cell proliferation, and cell survival. Cannabinoid receptors have a major role in the mechanism of cancer therapy. But in spite of its advantages in medical field, it has some disadvantages also. Due to lack of proper information, it may cause severe side effects. This paper reviews recent work …
Published in International Journal of Plant Biotechnology · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Cord Blood for Brain Injury: A Synopsis of the Latest Research
Abstract: Cell therapies, especially those that utilization cord blood stem cells; can possibly fundamentally propel the treatment of patients with obtained and genetic brain diseases. The way things are presently, accessible medicines for neurological injuries are unfortunately, limited in scope. Most treatments are limited to supportive or palliative measures went for dealing with the side effects of the conditions as opposed to the basic causes. Recovery is, in this way, regularly …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 10–12 Read article
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Natural Painkillers
Abstract: Various natural sources are extensively used as traditional medicine for the management of various types of pain including tooth ache, gastric pain, abdominal pain, ear ache and generalized body pain. These natural painkillers are used as alternatives of synthetic painkillers which show adverse side effects in patients. They also possess long term antinociceptive, anti-inflammatory action in patient’s body. Various studies have been performed on a variety of natural sources possessing …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 13–25 Read article
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Category Specific Semantic knowledge in Neuro-typical Participants and Persons with Cognitive Impairment
Abstract: The aim of the present study was to test category specific semantic knowledge in neuro-typical participants and persons diagnosed with cognitive impairment (mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and dementia). A total of 91 (80 neuro typical, 5 persons with dementia and 6 persons with MCI). Neuro-typical participants could perform better compared to persons with cognitive impairment. Participants with MCI performed better compared to persons with dementia. Semantic knowledge is assumed to …
Published in International Journal of Animal Biotechnology and Applications · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2018 · pp. 17–20 Read article
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Revolutionizing Healthcare: Cutting-Edge Biosensors Paving the Way for 21st Century Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Abstract: Point-of-care (POC) diagnostics stand as a transformative paradigm in healthcare, promising rapid testing directly at patient care sites. Biosensors, amalgamating biological recognition elements with physico-chemical transducers, emerge as pivotal tools in crafting rapid and sensitive POC diagnostic devices. Recent strides in nanotechnology, microfluidics, and flexible electronics have engendered a wave of innovative biosensor designs and detection methodologies. This paper provides an extensive review of the latest advancements in biosensors tailored …
Published in International Journal of Industrial Biotechnology and Biomaterials · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 12–19 Read article
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A Simplified High-Performance Liquid Chromatographic Method For Determination of Vitamin D3 in Human Serum
Abstract: Diabetes is a metabolic disorder caused by defective insulin secretion, insulin action or both. The two major factors for the development of diabetes are pancreatic beta cell dysfunction and insulin resistance. In type 2 diabetes mellitus, production and release of insulin is unobstructed but due to factors like ageing or obesity, the produced insulin cannot compensate for the increased demand. Measurement of the serum level of 25-hydroxyvitamin D3 is the …
Published in International Journal of Analytical and Applied Chemistry · Vol. 3, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Predictive Brain Cancer Detection and Treatment Using Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence
Abstract: Through the combination of Big Data and the computer science discipline of machine learning, significant insights may be gained. Machine learning may now be utilized to anticipate nearly any result based on any capability thanks to developing technology. By analyzing underlying patterns in the data, machine learning creates an appropriate model. Every day, medical sciences must overcome new obstacles, such as patients' lack of knowledge about the ailments they are …
Published in International Journal of Chemical Separation Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 28–39 Read article
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Empirical Study of Flood in Western Maharashtra: Impact, Reason and Solution
Abstract: The current research attempts an empirical study of flood impact in western Maharashtra, as well as reasons and solutions. The most likely reasons of the flood crisis in western Maharashtra. Flooding has been severe in the Krishna-Panchganga Region in the years 2005, 2006, 2019, and 2021 in the latter part of July and August. Floods appear to be occurring with increasing frequency from one year to the next. They cause …
Published in International Journal of Environmental Chemistry · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 57–65 Read article
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A Realtime Coronavirus Notifier
Abstract: Fresh corona virus deadly disease has not clinically confirmed vaccine or medicines. Its tolerant are improving through the help of antibiotic drug, anti-viral treatments, over and above vitamin C supplementation. It is currently apparent that the world necessities an expedient and speedier answer for contain and tackle the further spread of COVID-19 across the world with the guide of non-clinical advance for instance data mining schemes, improved aptitude furthermore extra …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 22–25 Read article
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Blockchain – The Future of Medicare
Abstract: Blockchain is a decentralized ledger system that handles data and transactions using time stamped blocks. It operates in a decentralised manner through a computer network. In Medicare, blockchain has a wide range of applications and functions. Blockchain technology aids healthcare researchers in identifying genetic code by facilitating secure patient medical record transfers, controlling the medicine supply chain, and facilitating secure patient medical record transfers. Decentralisation and cryptographic hashing are used …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 2, 2021 Read article
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RDTP: Reliable Delay Time Protocol with Duty Cycle Optimization in 6LoWPAN-WBAN
Abstract: Medium access control (MAC) protocols based on the adaptive duty cycle and the IEEE 802.15.4 standard have recently been proposed to address the Quality of Service (QoS) requirements of wireless body area sensor networks. These QoS requirements include time-bound data transmission services, data rate, reliability, and energy consumption. Providing a comprehensive set of QoS is difficult with the present protocols, though. Furthermore, these protocols adjust duty cycle values by considering …
Published in International Journal of Distributed Computing and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 26–42 Read article
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Deep Learning to Detect Pneumonia from Chest X-Ray Image
Abstract: Pneumonia is an acute pulmonary infection that is caused by viruses or by bacteria and it causes inflammation in the lungs. In 2019, a total of 2.5 million people died because of pneumonia, out of which, one third were younger than the age of 5. This infection was diagnosed by taking a chest Xray. The prediction of diseases is mainly based on human knowledge. In this, the probability of human …
Published in International Journal of Image Processing and Pattern Recognition · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 8–14 Read article
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Detecting COVID_19 in X-ray images using artificial neural network
Abstract: In this paper, we propose a method for detecting COVID-19, which is most important for now days in lowering mortality rates. COVID-19 had a rapid impact on our daily lives, businesses, and global trade and transportation. Chest CT scans and CT x-rays reveal particular radiographic abnormalities in people with COVID-19 by means of faster and more efficient representation of the patient's lung that enables for the detection of viral phenomena. …
Published in International Journal of Broadband Cellular Communication · Vol. 8, Issue 1, 2022 · pp. 32–38 Read article