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NASAL POLYPS (NASHA ARSHA) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND EMERGING TREATMENT STRATEGIES – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Nasal polyps, also known as Nasha Arsha, are non-cancerous, inflammatory growths that develop from the sinonasal mucosa and are commonly linked to chronic rhinosinusitis. These polyps can considerably diminish quality of life by causing nasal blockage, impairment of the sense of...

CYTOTOXIC, ANTIOXIDANT, AND ANTIBACTERIAL POTENTIALS OF SELECTED ETHIOPIAN MEDICINAL PLANTS: A PHYTOCHEMICAL REVIEW

Backgrounds: In Ethiopia, traditional medicine especially herbal medicines still plays a vital role, with about 70–80% of the population depend on on it more than modern healthcare. The growing number of cancer cases presents major public health concerns, often due to late diagno...

SHIRO ABHYANGA IN PSYCHOSOMATIC DISORDERS: A PRISMA-GUIDED INTEGRATIVE NARRATIVE OF CLASSICAL AYURVEDIC CONCEPTS AND CONTEMPORARY EVIDENCE

Background: Shiro Abhyanga is a traditional Ayurvedic head massage practiced for centuries. It addresses mind – body disturbances such as anxiety, insomnia, headache, and stress-related disorders. Ayurveda classifies these Vata-predominant Manasika and psychosomatic disorders. Re...

TO STUDY THE EFFECT OF AGANIKARMA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF SPORTS INJURY WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO REPITATIVE STRAIN INJURY

Pain is a bad feeling that makes a person visit a doctor because it prevents them from doing their daily tasks. The term "sports injury" refers to the kinds of injuries that most commonly occur during sports or exercise, but they are not limited to athletes. Factory workers get t...

ROLE OF CHATURVIDH PRAMANA IN DIAGNOSTIC DECISION-MAKING: AN INTEGRATIVE APPROACH

Ayurveda is a holistic science that developed through practical experience, systematic observation, and logical principles related to health, disease, and the functioning of the human body. Proper disease diagnosis is one of the most important foundations of successful treatment....

THE SEVEN TISSUES OF AYURVEDA: UNDERSTANDING THE SAPTA DHATU

Chronic renal failure is a major health issue in Morocco. Online hemodiafiltration combines diffusion and convection to enhance the clearance of middle-molecular-weight uremic toxins, potentially improving anemia and inflammatory status. This study evaluates the long-term impact...

ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PSEUDOMONAS SP. BROTH CULTURE (PS-ZNO NPS) AND EVALUATION OF THEIR OIL DEGRADATION AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST PATHOGENS

The present study investigated the dual application of Pseudomonas sp. in wastewater bioremediation and the antibacterial potential of biologically synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (Ps-ZnO NPs). In wastewater treatment systems, Pseudomonas sp. demonstrated effective degradati...

PREPARATION METHODS OF HYDROGEL FOR WOUND HEALING: A REVIEW

This review article analyzes five primary preparation techniques for hydrogel-based wound dressings: suspension polymerization, grafting, irradiation, chemical crosslinking, and physical crosslinking, as well as the natural and synthetic biomaterials utilized in their production....

KINETIC ESTIMATION OF SILVER IN TRACE AMOUNTS BY ITS CATALYTIC EFFECT ON LIGAND SUBSTITUTION REACTION BETWEEN HEXACYANOFERRATE (II) AND DPQ

The Silver is known to catalyse the reaction between hexcyano ferrate (II) and DPQ in the concentration range 3.8x 10 -7 to 3.8 10-8 M. The DPQ is substituted in hexacyanoferrate (II) by replacing one of the cyanide co-ordinated in the coordination sphere to Iron (II) in hexacyan...

A REVIEW ON HERBAL PEEL-OFF (JELLY) MASKS FORMULATED USING SELECTED HERBAL PLANTS

The growing demand for safe, natural, and environmentally friendly cosmetics has driven a significant shift toward the use of medicinal plants in the personal care and cosmetics industry. Owing to their strong therapeutic activity, minimal side effects, environmental tolerance, b...

A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW ON THE PHYTOCHEMICAL, PHARMACOLOGICAL, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL PROFILE OF CICHORIUM INTYBUS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO IN-DEPTH HEPATOPROTECTIVE MECHANISMS

Cichorium intybus L. (chicory) is a medicinal plant. Belongs to the family of Asteraceae, traditionally used for centuries for its nutritional and therapeutic properties. It contains various bioactive components like inulin, sesquiterpene lactones, flavonoids, phenolic acids and...

A CRITICAL REVIEW ON MUKHA LEPA THROUGH SCIENTIFIC APPROACH

Background: Skin issues like acne, pigmentation, dullness, and early aging are becoming more prevalent due to unhealthy lifestyle choices, stress, environmental toxins, and inadequate nutrition. Ayurveda outlines various external treatments for achieving healthy skin, among which...

CHEMICALS USED IN HAIR SHAMPOO AND HAIR CARE PRODUCTS CAUSING HAIR FALL AND RISK OF CANCER - AN AYURVEDIC AND TOXICOLOGICAL REVIEW

Background: Hair cosmetics and hair care products are extensively used worldwide for cleansing, beautification, and hair maintenance. Modern shampoos, conditioners, hair dyes, straightening agents, and styling formulations contain multiple synthetic chemicals such as sulfates, pa...

NASAL POLYPS (NASHA ARSHA) PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIAGNOSIS, AND EMERGING TREATMENT STRATEGIES – A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Nasal polyps, also known as Nasha Arsha, are non-cancerous, inflammatory growths that develop from the sinonasal mucosa and are commonly linked to chronic rhinosinusitis. These polyps can considerably diminish quality of life by causing nasal blockage, impairment of the sense of...

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF ITRACONAZOLE-LOADED LIPID-POLYMER HYBRID NANOPARTICLES FOR ENHANCED ORAL BIOAVAILABILITY

Itraconazole is a broad-spectrum triazole antifungal agent widely used for the treatment of superficial and systemic fungal infections. However, its clinical effectiveness is significantly limited by poor aqueous solubility, pH-dependent dissolution, extensive first-pass metaboli...

REVISITING PARIKARTIKA: AN EVIDENCE- BASED INTEGRATION OF AYURVEDIC AND MODERN APPROACHES TO FISSURE-IN-ANO

Parikartika is a painful anorectal condition described in Ayurvedic literature, characterized predominantly by severe cutting, tearing, and burning pain in the anal region. Although classical Ayurvedic texts mention Parikartika both as an independent disease entity and as a compl...

DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF A MURRAYA KOENIGII-BASED HERBAL FACE PACK: PHYTOCHEMICAL CHARACTERIZATION, PHYSICOCHEMICAL ASSESSMENT, AND ANTIOXIDANT POTENTIAL

This review explores the phytochemical composition and therapeutic potential of Murraya koenigii (curry leaf) in the context of herbal face pack formulations. As consumer demand increases for plant-based, safe, and multifunctional skin care agents, Murraya koenigii stands out for...

ZINC OXIDE NANOPARTICLES USING PSEUDOMONAS SP. BROTH CULTURE (PS-ZNO NPS) AND EVALUATION OF THEIR OIL DEGRADATION AND ANTIBACTERIAL ACTIVITY AGAINST PATHOGENS

The present study investigated the dual application of Pseudomonas sp. in wastewater bioremediation and the antibacterial potential of biologically synthesized Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles (Ps-ZnO NPs). In wastewater treatment systems, Pseudomonas sp. demonstrated effective degradati...

DNP Final Report: Right Team, Right Time: Improving Operating Room Efficiency Among Elective Orthopedic Surgeries

Background Inefficient operating room (OR) turnover times negatively affect surgical throughput, patient flow, staff workload, and hospital financial performance. Orthopedic procedures, which require complex equipment and coordinated workflows, are particularly vulnerable to dela...

A Qualitative Study Using Thematic Analysis to Explore Medical Education post-Dobbs

In June of 2022, the United States Supreme Court issued a decision in the case of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, challenging the validity of the historical decision of Roe v. Wade, the landmark case from 1973 establishing a constitutional right to abortion and esta...