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View article: Formulation, evaluation and antimicrobial effect of herbal disinfectants
Formulation, evaluation and antimicrobial effect of herbal disinfectants Open
The cost-effective herbal disinfectant formulations from indigenously available plants with their potential antimicrobial activity against hospital-derived microbial flora are of interest. Hence, a total of six herbal disinfectant formulat…
View article: Distribution of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SE) Genes among Different Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Bovine Mastitis
Distribution of Staphylococcal Enterotoxin (SE) Genes among Different Staphylococcus Species Isolated from Bovine Mastitis Open
Background: Mastitis is an economically important disease of bovine species. Among the causative agents of mastitis, Staphylococcus species are the leading cause of contagious mastitis and are also responsible for milk-borne intoxication i…
View article: Assessment of the status, challenges and opportunities of goat marketing in Puducherry: A field-based survey
Assessment of the status, challenges and opportunities of goat marketing in Puducherry: A field-based survey Open
View article: Developing a novel assistive technology, empowering the deaf to speak, using visual feedback.
Developing a novel assistive technology, empowering the deaf to speak, using visual feedback. Open
Assistive technology using sensory substitution is a promising new approach to help deaf children and adults develop oral speech using visual feedback. More research needs to be carried out in developing this technology further.
View article: Study on Evaluation of Serum Cardiac Marker and Ferritin Levels in COVID 19 Patients
Study on Evaluation of Serum Cardiac Marker and Ferritin Levels in COVID 19 Patients Open
Background: COVID 19 pandemic is a systemic inflammatory condition caused by novel severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)CoV 2 virus infecting humans. The role of pro inflammatory cytokines such as interleukin (IL) 6, IL 12, IL 8 and tum…
View article: Chemotherapy on hematological and biochemical parameters in breast cancer patients.
Chemotherapy on hematological and biochemical parameters in breast cancer patients. Open
Our research demonstrates that the body's oxidant/antioxidant system, particularly reduction levels and antioxidant enzyme activity, is drastically altered by AC chemotherapy in breast carcinoma individuals.
View article: Epidemiology, clinical features, and molecular detection of contagious ecthyma (ORF) virus in naturally infected goats of Puducherry (India) and its adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu
Epidemiology, clinical features, and molecular detection of contagious ecthyma (ORF) virus in naturally infected goats of Puducherry (India) and its adjoining areas of Tamil Nadu Open
View article: Economic impact of an ORF outbreak in Puducherry Region
Economic impact of an ORF outbreak in Puducherry Region Open
View article: Management of refractory rectal variceal bleed using computed tomography
Management of refractory rectal variceal bleed using computed tomography Open
The management of refractory rectal variceal bleed using a minimally invasive percutaneous approach is described. Rectal varices are portosystemic collaterals that arise as a complication of portal hypertension. Bleeding is less common fro…
View article: Ketosis in dairy cattle: A comprehensive review
Ketosis in dairy cattle: A comprehensive review Open
View article: Review of: "In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of some Ganoderma Species: A Review"
Review of: "In-Vitro Antibacterial Activity of some Ganoderma Species: A Review" Open
View article: Evaluating the Clinical Significance of ICH Score in the Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Prospective Study in Karnataka, India
Evaluating the Clinical Significance of ICH Score in the Management of Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Prospective Study in Karnataka, India Open
Background: Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) occurs mainly as a result of hypertension, trauma, arteriovenous (AV) malformations and tumours. Depending on the etiology of hemorrhage, ICH score components like GCS, CT brain findings such as v…
View article: Clinical, Haemato-biochemical Evaluation and Comparison of Polymerase chain reaction with Conventional Blood Smear Examination for the Detection of Babesia gibsoni Infection in Dogs
Clinical, Haemato-biochemical Evaluation and Comparison of Polymerase chain reaction with Conventional Blood Smear Examination for the Detection of Babesia gibsoni Infection in Dogs Open
The objective of the present study was to detect Babesia gibsoni infection in dogs which are presented to Veterinary Clinical Complex, Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Veterinary Education and Research, Puducherry. A total of 85 dogs with clinica…
View article: CT Guided Gasserion Ganglion Block - Precise Saviour
CT Guided Gasserion Ganglion Block - Precise Saviour Open
The present case report discussed the management of a 62-year-old female patient with medically refractory trigeminal neuralgia with percutaneous CT-guided gasserion ganglion block (CT-GGB). Using Hartel anterior approach, we successfully …
View article: Review of: "Is Indian Costus Effective Against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus?"
Review of: "Is Indian Costus Effective Against the SARS-CoV-2 Virus?" Open
View article: Two Needles and Ten Minutes to Get the Patient Back on Her Feet and Allow Her to Sit at Will
Two Needles and Ten Minutes to Get the Patient Back on Her Feet and Allow Her to Sit at Will Open
A 46-year female with long-standing disabling low backache with pain radiating to the right lower limb, pain at tail bone not allowing her to sit, sleep and stand for the last 3 months with acute exacerbation since 3 days were diagnosed as…
View article: Review of: "Assessment of Quality of drinking waterbased on the water quality index method in Hawassa Zuria Woreda, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia"
Review of: "Assessment of Quality of drinking waterbased on the water quality index method in Hawassa Zuria Woreda, Sidama Regional State, Ethiopia" Open
View article: Hygiene and sanitation practices in school children: an evaluation of WASH conditions in Visakhapatnam
Hygiene and sanitation practices in school children: an evaluation of WASH conditions in Visakhapatnam Open
The three autonomous factors of public health concern are WASH, constituting water, sanitation, and hygiene. The availability of WASH facilities at schools is a little-researched aspect that might be a crucial enabler of academic success. …
View article: Association of Lipid Accumulation Product with Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study
Association of Lipid Accumulation Product with Insulin Resistance in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Cross-sectional Study Open
Introduction: The increased incidence of diabetes and Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) is attributed to the rising obesity rates, which is one of the major factors contributing to Insulin Resistance (IR). Although there is a close relationship…
View article: Role of surrogate risk biomarkers for cardiovascular risk prediction in chronic kidney patients
Role of surrogate risk biomarkers for cardiovascular risk prediction in chronic kidney patients Open
Background: Biomarkers are quantifiable and repeatable biological indicators and some of them are used to predict cardiovascular events in individuals with chronic renal illness. Objectives: To assess, surrogate risk biomarkers like H-FABP…
View article: Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of newer herbal disinfectant formulations on hospital microbial flora
Comparative evaluation of antimicrobial activity of newer herbal disinfectant formulations on hospital microbial flora Open
Background: The world is now focusing on use of herbals because they are eco-friendly and less toxic on human health and environment Objectives:To evaluate antimicrobial activity of newer herbal disinfectant formulations on hospital microb…
View article: Role of predictable biomarkers in early detection of cardiovascular events in Chronic Kidney Disease III and IV
Role of predictable biomarkers in early detection of cardiovascular events in Chronic Kidney Disease III and IV Open
This comes about because of a lack of predicted biomarkers in the risk analysis of CVD events in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients. The present study aimed to determine the clinical utility of independent, predictable biomarkers such a…
View article: Study of Associations between ABO Blood Group and COVID-19 Infection, ICU Need and Death in a Tertiary Care Centre
Study of Associations between ABO Blood Group and COVID-19 Infection, ICU Need and Death in a Tertiary Care Centre Open
View article: Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in game birds of Puducherry region
Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in game birds of Puducherry region Open
Cock fight, an important traditional game show, has been more popular in many parts of India since ancient times.The birds are commonly reared by a certain group of people in their households for their livelihood and as a pride.The study w…
View article: Microbiological Surveillance of Hospital Environment in Chevella, India
Microbiological Surveillance of Hospital Environment in Chevella, India Open
Microbiological air contamination in operation theatres (OTs) and labor rooms (LRs) is a major risk factor for surgical site infection. Routine monitoring in vulnerable areas such as OTs and LRs should always be performed as part of infect…
View article: Arteriovenous malformation in the middle mediastinum with spontaneous hemoptysis and successful management by Endovascular embolization
Arteriovenous malformation in the middle mediastinum with spontaneous hemoptysis and successful management by Endovascular embolization Open
View article: Identification of bacteriological quality and antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms isolated from animal foods collected from the abattoir, butcher shops and local seafood market
Identification of bacteriological quality and antimicrobial resistance of microorganisms isolated from animal foods collected from the abattoir, butcher shops and local seafood market Open
The current study aimed to isolate bacteria that harbour various animal food products like meat, chicken and seafoods collected from the abattoir, butcher shops and local seafood market and to determine the antimicrobial resistance pattern…
View article: A case report of Jarcho–Levin syndrome
A case report of Jarcho–Levin syndrome Open
Jarcho-Levin syndrome (JLS) is a rare, congenital disorder, inherited in an autosomal recessive pattern, that represents a spectrum of clinical and radiographic abnormalities of the spine and chest. The present case report discusses two si…
View article: A case of Kartagener's syndrome with combined aplasia of frontal and sphenoid sinuses and hypoplasia of maxillary and ethmoid sinuses
A case of Kartagener's syndrome with combined aplasia of frontal and sphenoid sinuses and hypoplasia of maxillary and ethmoid sinuses Open
Kartagener's syndrome (KS), characterized by a triad of bronchiectasis, chronic sinusitis, and situs inversus, is a subset of an autosomal recessive hereditary disorder of primary ciliary dyskinesia. We report the case of a 35-year-old mal…
View article: Assessment of microbiological quality and contamination level of Hospital water samples collected from storage points
Assessment of microbiological quality and contamination level of Hospital water samples collected from storage points Open
Drinking water contamination at the level of storage points poses a potential threat to the hospital environment as it can lodge some resistant pathogenic microorganisms that may cause hospital acquired infections. The study analyzed the p…