Research works

LIPOSOMAL DRUG DELIVERY OF HERBAL EXTRACT

Nanoliposome-based delivery systems for drugs have been proposed as a promising strategy to improve the therapeutic efficacy of herbal extracts. Although herbal bioactive compounds have important pharmacological activities including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial,...

THE POSSIBLE AMELIORATIVE EFFECT OF SOME DRUGS AGAINST PARACETAMOL INDUCED ACUTE LIVER INJURY

Acetaminophen (APAP) overdose is the leading cause of drug-induced liver injury and acute liver failure all over the world. Although N-acetylcysteine is approved as the standard antidote, its therapeutic benefit is limited to early administration and moderate cases. This emphasiz...

AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA (MIGRAINE): A CASE REPORT

Background: Ardhavabhedaka, a Vata–Pitta predominant Shiroroga, closely resembles migraine. Ayurveda emphasizes correction of the underlying Dosha imbalance through holistic management. Case Presentation: A 40-year-old female presented with recurrent unilateral throbbing headache...

SPEECH DELAY AMONG CHILDREN UNDER SEVEN YEARS OF AGE ATTENDING CHILDREN WELFARE TEACHING HOSPITAL AT BAGHDAD MEDICAL CITY, IRAQ (2025)

Speech and language development is crucial for children's communication, learning and social interaction. Speech delay is considered to be a common problem in the world between 6 - 15 % and seems to be higher in Iraq. Speech delay, if untreated, can lead to future emotional, beha...

A REVIEW ON THE ROLE OF NANOTECHNOLOGY IN NUTRACEUTICALS

Nanotechnology is an evolving revolution with enormous promise in a variety of fields, including mechanics, medicine, and the food business. Nanoparticles owing to having greater surface area and enhanced rates of mass transfer seem to pose higher biological and chemical activiti...

AWARENESS ABOUT COLORECTAL CANCER SCREENING AND RISK FACTORS AMONG MEDICAL STAFF IN MOSUL CITY

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common malignancies worldwide and, in Iraq, is the leading cancer among men after lung cancer and among women after breast cancer. Awareness among medical staff of screening methods and risk factors is central to early detect...

REGULAR LABORATORY MONITORING OF RENAL FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC DISEASES MAY DELAY PROGRESSION TO DIALYSIS IN JORDANIAN PATIENTS

Introduction: Regular laboratory assessment of kidney function in patients with chronic diseases plays a crucial role in the early detection of renal impairment and may help delay progression to dialysis. Methods: This multi-centre study aimed to analyse routine laboratory data o...

DIGITAL HEALTH SUPPORTED ADVERSE DRUG REACTION REPORTING AMONG ELDERLY PATIENTS RECEIVING CARDIOVASCULAR

Background: Elderly patients receiving cardiovascular medications are vulnerable to adverse drug reactions (ADRs) because of ageing-related physiological changes, multimorbidity, polypharmacy, and long-term medication exposure. Conventional ADR reporting may miss mild, delayed, o...

VATARAKTA W.S.R. TO GOUT: A CASE STUDY

Vatarakta is a classical Ayurvedic disease entity caused by the simultaneous vitiation of Vata dosha and Rakta dhatu. It is one of the most elaborately described conditions in Ayurvedic classics, closely correlating with Gout (Hyperuricemia) in contemporary medicine, characterize...

GARBHASHAYA SHODHANA DURING SUTIKA KALA: AN AYURVEDIC PERSPECTIVE AND CONTEMPORARY INSIGHTS INTO POSTPARTUM UTERINE INVOLUTION—A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Background: The postpartum period (Sutika Kala) is a critical phase characterized by physiological, anatomical, endocrine, and psychological adaptations that restore maternal health after childbirth. Uterine involution, involving myometrial contraction, lochial clearance, endomet...

COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS OF KHALITYA AND PALITYA: ETIOPATHOGENESIS AND THERAPEUTIC MANAGEMENT ACCORDING TO ACHARYA SUSHRUTA

Trichological disorders, notably Khalitya (progressive hair loss) and Palitya (premature greying), are significant global health concerns carrying substantial psychosocial morbidity. This article critically examines the etiopathogenesis and therapeutic management of these conditi...

RISK FACTORS OF DIAPER DERMATITIS IN CHILDREN UNDER 24 MONTHS OF AGE IN MOSUL CITY

Diaper dermatitis (DD) is a common inflammatory condition of the diaper-covered skin in infants and toddlers, influenced by inappropriate diaper-area care, dietary factors, and coexisting medical disease, superimposed on an infant skin barrier that is structurally more permeable...

A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF ERANDADI TAILA KARNAPOORNA ALONG WITH GOGHRITPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KARNA BADHIRYA (SENSORINEURAL HEARING LOSS)

Shira is the part of the body where life along with sense faculties resides. There are five Gyanendriyan (Shira sense organs) mentioned by our Acharyas. Among them, the functional aspect of hearing is “Shravanendriya”. The seat of Shravanendriya is Karna..Hearing is an important...

DRUG PRESCRIBING PATTERNS AMONG GERIATRIC OUTPATIENTS IN A TERTIARY CARE TEACHING HOSPITAL: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY USING WHO CORE PRESCRIBING INDICATORS

The global population is ageing at an unprecedented rate, making healthy ageing and appropriate healthcare for older adults a major public health priority. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), the proportion of individuals aged 60 years and above is increasing rapidl...

NEW ONSET STATUS EPILEPTICUS AND MULTIFOCAL HAEMORRHAGE IN A YOUNG ADULT, A RARE CLINICAL PRESENTATION OF CNS VASCULITIS

Primary central nervous system vasculitis (PCNSV) is a rare inflammatory disorder affecting the blood vessels of the brain and spinal cord, without systemic involvement or underlying connective tissue disease. It usually presents with a wide range of nonspecific symptoms in the f...

UNDERSTANDING SIMAN MUFRIṬ: A UNANI PERSPECTIVE AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACHES

Around the world, obesity is a serious health issue. Obesity adversely affects psychological and social well-being in addition to physical health. Currently, obesity is a major global health concern associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular, metabolic, and musculoskelet...

PERIOPERATIVE AIRWAY EDEMA DUE TO PROLONGED TRENDELENBURG POSITION

Airway edema is an uncommon but potentially life-threatening complication following prolonged surgery in the Trendelenburg position, particularly during laparoscopic pelvic procedures. Early recognition and appropriate airway assessment are essential to prevent post-extubation ai...

A REVIEW ON PHYTOPHARMACOLOGICAL SCREENING OF CASSIA FISTULA LINN. IN EXPERIMENTAL ANIMAL MODELS

Medicinal plants have been used for thousands of years as an important source of therapeutic agents for the prevention and treatment of various diseases. Even with the rapid advancement of synthetic pharmaceuticals, plant-derived medicines continue to play a significant role in m...

ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF PHYTOCONSTITUENTS MOMORDICA CHARANTIA (CHARANTIN) AND MANIHOT ESCULENTA CRANTZ (RUTIN) TO STUDY THE SYNERGISTIC EFFECTS AS ANTI-MICROBIAL AND ANTI-OXIDANT ACTIVITY

In developing countries all over the world 80% of population continues to use traditional medicine in primary medical problems. Therefore, the research has been focused on scientific evaluation of traditional drugs of plant origin. Momordica charantia and Manihot esculenta crantz...

RECENT ADVANCES IN SELF-NANOEMULSIFYING DRUG DELIVERY SYSTEMS (SNEDDS) FOR IMPROVING THE ORAL BIOAVAILABILITY OF POORLY WATER-SOLUBLE DRUGS: A REVIEW

Poorly water-soluble drugs remain a major challenge in oral drug delivery because of their low aqueous solubility and slow dissolution, which can reduce oral bioavailability. Several formulation approaches have been developed to overcome these limitations, among which Self-Nanoem...