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PLASMID PROFILING AND POST-CURING ANTIBIOTIC SUSCEPTIBILITY EVALUATION OF SELECTED MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT SURGICAL SITE INFECTION BACTERIAL ISOLATES

Background: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacterial pathogens associated with surgical site infections (SSIs) represent a major therapeutic challenge due to widespread dissemination of plasmid-mediated antimicrobial resistance. Characterizing plasmid profiles and determining the cont...

MATERNAL AND FETAL OUTCOMES IN ANTEPARTUM ECLAMPSIA PATIENTS ADMITTED IN TERTIARY CARE CENTRE: A PROSPECTIVE OBSERVATIONAL STUDY

Background: Antepartum eclampsia is one of the most severe manifestations of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy and remains a major contributor to maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality, particularly in developing countries. Despite improvements in antenatal surveillance...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL FACIAL SCRUB

The Importance of Cosmetics has increased as many people want to stay young and attractive. There are many products available in market regarding skin care and face care. Scrub is one of the products which is used to cure different types of skin conditions, such as acne, aging, r...

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...

MACHINE LEARNING IN PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATION DEVELOPMENT

The use of ML algorithms in pharmaceutical research has enabled remarkable progress, especially by circumventing the problems inherent in the trial and error method of drug development. This review is intended to highlight the growing use of machine learning algorithms such as ar...

CLASSIFICATION OF SNEHA KALPANA - A CRITICAL REVIEW THROUGH BRIHATRAYI

Introduction: Sneha Kalpana is an important and widely practiced dosage form in Ayurveda, with references tracing back to the Vedic period. It is formulated using Kalka, Drava, and Sneha, which facilitate the extraction and delivery of both fat-soluble and water-soluble constitue...

REVIEW OF SECURITY FEATURES IN INDIAN AND FOREIGN BANKNOTES: COMPARATIVE PERSPECTIVES ON FRAUD PREVENTION AND COUNTERFEITING

Currency is the foundation of any state economy, enabling trade, commerce, and financial transactions. With the increasing sophistication of counterfeit currency production due to advanced digital printing and imaging technologies, central banks worldwide have been constantly enh...

A RANDOMIZED OPEN LABELLED CONTROLLED CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFICACY OF MANJISHTHADI TAILA NASYA AND ANU TAILA NASYA ALONG WITH PATHYADI KWATH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF ARDHAVABHEDAKA (MIGRAINE)"

Background: Ardhavabhedaka is one of the eleven Shirorogas described by Acharya Sushruta and is characterized by recurrent unilateral headache associated with severe pain. The clinical presentation closely resembles migraine, one of the most prevalent primary headache disorders w...

EFFICACY OF RITUCHARYA IN THE PREVENTION OF SEASONAL DISEASES: A SYSTEMATIC CRITICAL REVIEW OF CLASSICAL PRESCRIPTIONS AND CONTEMPORARY CLINICAL EVIDENCE

In South Asia, seasonal diseases (respiratory, allergic, gastrointestinal, vector-borne, and dermatological) make up a significant proportion of morbidity and Ritucharya (Ayurvedic seasonal regimen) is said to play a preventive role against these types of diseases, but the eviden...

RARE CASE OF LIVER ABSCESS SECONDARY TO INTRAHEPATIC RUPTURE OF GALLBLADDER & CHOLECYSTOHEPATIC FISTULA COMPLICATING ACUTE CALCULOUS CHOLECYSTITIS IN AN UNCONTROLLED TYPE 2 DIABETIC: A CASE REPORT AND REVIEW OF LITERATURE

Acute calculous cholecystitis rarely progresses to intrahepatic perforation with formation of a giant liver abscess. Such cases are associated with delayed presentation, uncontrolled diabetes mellitus, and significant morbidity. We report the case of a 62-year-old male with poorl...

COMPLETE REGRESSION OF UTERINE FIBROID WITH POLYHERBAL AYURVEDIC INTERVENTION IN A PERIMENOPAUSAL WOMAN: A CASE REPORT

Uterine fibroids are the most common benign pelvic tumours in women, affecting up to 70 -80% of women by the age of 50 and representing a leading indication for hysterectomy. This case report presents the complete ultrasonographic regression of a uterine fibroid following a struc...

MANAGEMENT OF REFRACTORY AVABAHUKA (FROZEN SHOULDER) VIA COMBINED PARA-SURGICAL INTERVENTIONS (AGNIKARMA AND VIDDHA KARMA) WITH SUPPORTIVE AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT: A CASE REPORT

Avabahuka is a classic musculoskeletal disorder categorized under the umbrellas of Nanatmaja Vatavyadhi, structurally and symptomatically mimicking Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) in modern orthopedics. It is clinically recognized by progressive stiffness, profound nighttim...

RISK FACTORS FOR HEARING LOSS IN ADULTS PATIENTS AGED 18 YEARS AND MORE IN MOSUL CITY A CASE CONTROL STUDY

Hearing loss is a common public health problem worldwide with a multifactorial etiology involving modifiable and non-modifiable risk factors, and identifying these determinants is crucial for prevention and early intervention; this case-control study aimed to assess the risk fact...

KAMPAVATA: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC AND MODERN CONCEPTS

Kampavata is a neurological disorder described in Ayurvedic literature under the category of Vata Vyadhi. The condition is mainly characterized by tremors, rigidity, slowness of movement, disturbed posture, and impairment of voluntary motor activities due to aggravated Vata Dosha...

GREEN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: AN ECO-FRIENDLY APPROACH TO PHARMACEUTICAL

Green Analytical Chemistry (GAC) is a new area within analytical science that aims to create methods that are environmentally friendly, safe, and sustainable. Its primary goal is to cut down the use of harmful chemicals, reduce the amount of waste produced, lower energy use, and...

MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA (DIABETIC FOOT ULCER) WITH JATYADI TAILA AND JALAUKAVACHARANA: A CASE STUDY

Diabetic Foot Ulcer (DFU) is a common complication of Diabetes Mellitus characterized by delayed wound healing and increased risk of infection and amputation. In Ayurveda, DFU can be correlated with Dushta Vrana[1,2] due to its chronic and non-healing nature. Acharya Sushruta has...

THE AGNI–GUT MICROBIOME AXIS: BRIDGING AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS WITH CONTEMPORARY MICROBIOME SCIENCE – A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Digestion and metabolism are essential processes that regulate immune function, metabolic balance, and overall health. Recent research has identified the gut microbiome as a key regulator of these functions, while Ayurveda recognizes Agni as the fundamental principle governing di...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL ANTI-AGING PEEL - OFF FACE MASK

Skin aging is influenced by intrinsic and extrinsic factors, with oxidative stress playing a major role in accelerating the aging process. This study aimed to formulate and evaluate a polyherbal anti-aging peel-off face mask containing extracts of butterfly pea flower, red rice b...

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...

VERSATILITY OF THE 2×4 FIXED ORTHODONTIC APPLIANCE IN MANAGING ANTERIOR CROSSBITE AND INCISOR PROCLINATION DURING MIXED DENTITION: A CASE SERIES

Background: The mixed dentition period presents an optimal opportunity for interceptive orthodontic management of developing malocclusions. Anterior crossbite and maxillary incisor proclination, if left untreated, can lead to significant dental, periodontal, and skeletal complica...