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ROLE OF NANOMATERIALS IN HEALTHCARE

Nanotechnology is revolutionising medicine by enabling highly precise diagnostics, targeted therapies, and personalised healthcare solutions. This review explores the multifaceted applications of nanotechnology across medical fields such as oncology and infectious disease control...

IMPORTANCE OF GHRITA (CLARIFIED BUTTER) IN PANDU ROGA (ANEMIA): AN AYURVEDIC AND CONTEMPORARY REVIEW

Background & Objectives: Pandu Roga is a well-described systemic disorder in Ayurvedic classics, characterized by Panduta (pallor), Daurbalya (weakness), Bhrama (giddiness), Hridspandana (palpitations), Aruchi (anorexia), and Shrama (fatigue). Its clinical presentation closely re...

REVIEW ON KAUMARABHRITYA CONCEPTS IN BHRIHATTRAYI

Kaumarbhritya is a branch of Ayurveda that deals with the care of infants and children, as well as their ailments and management. Charaka Samhita, Sushruta samhita, and Astanga Hridaya are the three bruhat trayi. The three major components of ancient Indian medicine i.e Ayurveda....

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...

A REVIEW ON ANALYTICAL METHOD DEVELOPMENT FOR DAPAGLIFLOZIN PROPANEDIOL MONOHYDRATE AND BISOPROLOL FUMARATE IN COMBINED PHARMACEUTICAL FORMULATIONS

This review analyse the analytical method associated with the co-administration of Dapagliflozin (an SGLT2 inhibitor) and Bisoprolol (a selective β1-blocker) in managing the heart failure and related metabolic comorbidities. By treating with Bisoprolol counteracts sympathetic ove...

MANAGEMENT OF OVERT HYPOTHYROIDISM WITH A SINGLE DOSE OF HOMOEOPATHIC MEDICINE PHOSPHORUS – AN EVIDENCE BASED CASE REPORT

INTRODUCTION: Hypothyroidism is a hypo-metabolic state resulting from inadequate secretion of thyroid hormones. It is the second most common endocrine disorder among women and leading cause of menstrual abnormalities in all age group. Levothyroxine is the standard lifelong mode o...

ASSESSMENT OF DIETARY PRACTICES AMONG SEVERELY BURNED PATIENTS ADMITTED TO THE INTENSIVE CARE UNIT OF THE ABIDJAN BURN CENTRE (CÔTE D'IVOIRE)

Severe burn injuries represent a major public health concern because of their high morbidity and the profound metabolic disturbances they induce. Nutritional management plays a critical role in the prognosis of severely burned patients. This study aimed to assess the dietary prac...

PREDICTIVE VALUE OF THE SYSTEMIC IMMUNE-INFLAMMATION INDEX AND RESIDUAL SYNTAX SCORE FOR MAJOR ADVERSE CARDIOVASCULAR EVENTS FOLLOWING PERCUTANEOUS CORONARY INTERVENTION AT AL-KINDY TEACHING HOSPITAL, BAGHDAD

Background: Major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) remain an important cause of morbidity and mortality following percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI). The Systemic Immune-Inflammation Index (SII) and Residual SYNTAX Score (rSS) have emerged as promising prognostic marker...

A REVIEW FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF CALCIUM CHANNEL BLOCKER DRUGS

Calcium channel blockers (CCBs) are among the most widely prescribed cardiovascular drugs for the management of hypertension, angina pectoris, cardiac arrhythmias, and other related disorders. Their therapeutic action is based on the inhibition of L-type calcium channels, which r...

THERAPEUTIC ASSESSMENT OF PANCHAVALKAL KWATHA ADMINISTERED VIA AVAGAHA SWEDANA IN PARIKARTIKA (FISSURE-IN-ANO): A PROSPECTIVE OPEN-LABEL TRIAL

Background and Rationale: Among anorectal ailments presenting to surgical units, fissure-in-ano occupies a clinically demanding position, constituting roughly one-tenth to one-sixth of all such referrals.[1] The condition is defined by a longitudinal mucosal breach in the distal...

ALOE VERA MUCILAGE-BASED MUCOADHESIVE BUCCAL FILMS OF TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE FOR THE LOCALIZED MANAGEMENT OF RECURRENT APHTHOUS STOMATITIS: CURRENT EVIDENCE, FORMULATION STRATEGIES, AND FUTURE PERSPECTIVES

One of the most common ulcerative conditions of the oral cavity is recurrent aphthous stomatitis (RAS), which is characterized by painful, recurrent lesions that greatly impair patients' quality of life. Even though topical corticosteroids, antiseptics, and analgesics are readily...

COMPLETE ERADICATION OF A LICHEN SIMPLEX CHRONICUS (LSC) LESIONIN A CASE RECACITRANT TO THERAPY WITH A COCKTAIL OF THERAPIES - A CASE REPORT

Lichen simplex chronicus delineate’s a kind of chronic localized pruritus with a secondary dermatitis, as well as one of the maximum frequent kinds of chronic itch situations, determined to influence greater than 10% of the general population as reviewed earlier. Here we report a...

THERAPEUTIC POTENTIAL OF DHOOPAN KARMA (MEDICATED FUMIGATION THERAPY) IN THE MANAGEMENT OF DUSHTA VRANA (CHRONIC ULCERS): A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Chronic non-healing wounds (Dushta Vrana), characterized by persistent infection, necrotic slough, heavy exudation, and impaired tissue regeneration, present a major clinical challenge in modern wound management.[1] In Ayurveda, Dhoopan Karma (medicated fumigation therapy) is a s...

THE ASSOCIATION BETWEEN FETAL HEMOGLOBIN AND PREECLAMPSIA

Background: Preeclampsia is a leading cause of maternal morbidity and mortality worldwide, and early diagnosis is essential to reduce adverse maternal and neonatal outcomes. Fetal hemoglobin (HbF) has been proposed as a potential biomarker involved in the pathogenesis of preeclam...

HERBAL BLUSH FORMULATION: A SAFE AND SKIN - FRIENDLY APPROACH

This study focuses on preparing a natural blush using safe, gentle, and easily available ingredients. The main aim is to make a blush that gives good colour, blends smoothly, stays for long hours, and does not harm the skin. The ingredients used in this formulation are beetroot p...

ROLE OF MEDICINAL PLANTS IN GERIATRIC DISORDERS WSR TO AYURVEDIC DRUGS AND ITS AUTHENTICITY

Life span is increasing, gradually and so the geriatric population is also rising. With this comes the conditions and diseases of old age like dementia, hypertension, diabetes, osteoarthritis etc. Plants or herbs play an important role in maintaining overall health of aged people...

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...

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...

EFFICACY OF MADHUTAILIKA BASTI IN JANUSANDHIGATVAT: A CASE REPORT

Background: Janu Sandhigata Vata is described in Ayurveda as a disorder affecting the knee joint and is clinically comparable to knee osteoarthritis. It is characterized by pain (Sandhi Shoola), swelling (Shotha), stiffness, crepitus (Atopa), and restriction of movements, leading...

A MULTIMODAL AYURVEDIC TREATMENT APPROACH FOR AMAVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS): A CASE REPORT

Amavata is a systemic inflammatory joint disorder characterized by the pathological association of Ama and Vata and shares several clinical features with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). This case report describes the clinical and serological outcomes of a sequential Ayurvedic Shodhana...