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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....

THE CLINICAL IMPORTANCE OF THERMAL MODALITIES IN HOMEOPATHIC REMEDY SELECTION: A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Thermal modalities, commonly described as a patient's sensitivity to heat and cold, represent one of the most significant general symptoms in homeopathic case-taking. They provide valuable guidance in remedy selection because they reflect the patient's constitutional reaction rat...

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...

COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF SHRINGATAKA (TRAPA BISPINOSA ROXB.)

Shringataka (Trapa bispinosa Roxb.), commonly known as water chestnut (Singhada), is an important aquatic medicinal plant described under Phala Varga in Ayurveda. It possesses Balya, Brimhana, Grahi and Vrishya properties and is particularly beneficial in Pitta disorders. Owing t...

ARTICLE ON NUTRIENT PHYSIOLOGY AND VARNA CARE W.S.R DELAYED HEALING DUE TO LIFESTYLE DISORDER

Vedana, Varna, Strava & Gandha are the main clinical symptoms of vrana. Pathologically it is believed that etiological factors lead to destruction in mamsa dhatu which causes rakta dushti and resulted Dushtavrana. Vitiated doshas along with external factors also contributes towar...

HIGH POTENCY PRESCRIBING IN HOMOEOPATHY: PRINCIPLES, APPLICATIONS AND CLINICAL CONSIDERATIONS

Potency selection is one of the most important aspects of homoeopathic prescribing. Among the various potency scales, high potencies occupy a significant place in the treatment of chronic and constitutional diseases. The choice of a high potency depends upon factors such as susce...

METABOLIC PROFILE OF BRAIN AND ADIPOSE TISSUE

Different organs have different metabolic functions and capabilities. In this article we consider how the special needs of mammalian body organs are met and how their metabolic capabilities are coordinated to meet the demands. This review explores the metabolic profile of brain a...

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....

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF MICROSPHERES OF SODIUM VALPROATE USING EUDRAGIT S100 POLYMER

The present study was aimed to formulate and evaluate microspheres of sodium valproate using Eudragit S100 polymer for controlled drug delivery. Microspheres were prepared using solvent evaporation technique. The prepared microspheres were evaluated for particle size distribution...

AYURVEDIC INTERPRETATION OF ERYTHROCYTE SEDIMENTATION RATE: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Background: Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) is a simple, inexpensive, and widely used laboratory marker of inflammation in contemporary medicine. Although ESR is routinely used in the assessment of infectious, inflammatory, autoimmune, and systemic disorders, no direct descr...

Association of dietary oxidative balance score, dietary inflammatory potential and fractures among adults aged ≥ 40 years in the United States in 1999-2018.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The Dietary Oxidative Balance Score (DOBS) and Dietary Inflammatory Index (DII) reflect dietary oxidative and inflammatory status. This study investigated their associations with the prevalence of wrist, hip, and spine fractures. METHODS AND STUDY DESIG...

ROLE OF RITUCHARYA (SEASONAL REGIMEN) IN PREVENTING LIFESTYLE DISORDERS SUCH AS DIABETES AND HYPERTENSION

Lifestyle disorders, particularly diabetes mellitus and hypertension, have emerged as major global health challenges, with their prevalence escalating dramatically in both developed and developing nations. The traditional Indian system of medicine, Ayurveda, offers a comprehensiv...

DR CLYDE CORNWALL FENTON, THE PILOT

In 1934, Dr Clyde Fenton, a Melbourne medical graduate, became the first flying doctor in the Northern Territory of Australia, an area similar in size to France, Germany and Spain combined. A time when the combined population of those three European nations was some one hundred a...

Impact of oral nutritional supplements on chemotherapy tolerance and overall survival in postoperative colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The primary objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of oral nutritional supplements (ONS) on chemotherapy tolerance and long-term survival outcomes in postoperative colorectal cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. METHODS AND STUDY DESIG...

AN AYURVEDIC AND BIOMEDICAL COMPARATIVE REVIEW OF DANTADHAVANA CONTRAINDICATIONS AS PROTECTIVE GUIDELINES DURING SYSTEMIC ILLNESS

Background: Dantadhavana (tooth brushing) is an integral component of Ayurvedic Dinacharya practices, prescribed to maintain oral cleanliness, stimulate sensory organs, and promote systemic balance. Ayurvedic texts simultaneously prescribe several contraindications for brushing d...

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON PSORIASIS AND HOMOEOPATHIC THERAPEUTICS

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious immune-mediated inflammatory skin disorder characterized by erythematous, scaly plaques that significantly affect patients' quality of life. Conventional treatment primarily focuses on symptom suppression and disease control, whereas homeopa...

PSYCHOSOMATIC MEDICINE AND THE GUT – BRAIN AXIS: A HOMOEOPATHIC PERSPECTIVE

Psychosomatic medicine recognizes the intricate relationship between psychological processes and physical health. In recent years, the concept of the gut–brain axis (GBA) has emerged as a significant scientific paradigm, highlighting the bidirectional communication between the ce...

COMPARATIVE CLINICAL EVALUATION OF DHANYAKA SITA YOGA WITH AND WITHOUT TANDULODAKA ANUPANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF KASA (ACUTE BRONCHITIS) IN CHILDREN: A RANDOMIZED CLINICAL TRIAL

Background: Acute bronchitis is one of the most common respiratory disorders in children and is characterized by cough, expectoration, throat irritation, chest discomfort, and mild breathing difficulty. In Ayurveda, the clinical presentation closely resembles Kasa, a disease invo...

Effectiveness of combined nutrition, exercise and psychological interventions in patients with malignancy: A randomized controlled trial.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Patients with malignancy often have a poor prognosis and dismal quality of life. This study aimed to evaluate whether a combined nutrition, exercise, and psychological intervention could improve these outcomes. METHODS AND STUDY DESIGN: In an open-label...

SAMPRAPTI VIGHAṬANA: THE CONCEPTUAL BASIS OF TREATMENT IN AYURVEDA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO TWAK VIKARA: A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW

Background: In Ayurveda, disease is not a static entity but a dynamic process arising from the sequential vitiation of Dosha, Dushya, Agni and Srotas. The framework of Samprapti articulates the entire trajectory from exposure to etiological factors to the full manifestation of di...