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Scenario of mucormycosis in COVID-19 pandemic era from a tertiary care center in West Bengal

Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is known to be associated with a myriad of viral, fungal, and bacterial co-infections. Rhino-orbital mucormycosis is a rare but deadly angio-invasive fungal infection which has shown a rising trend in the setting of COVID-19. Aims a...

Epidemiology of Single-Etiology Non-Shiga Toxin-Producing Escherichia coli Outbreaks Reported to the National Outbreak Reporting System, with Comparison to Shiga-Toxin Producing E. coli and Shigella, United States, 2009–2023

Reducing the occurrence of enteric illnesses and outbreaks requires a comprehensive understanding of their epidemiology. While the epidemiology of many diseases, such as Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) infection, is well-characterized in the United States, the epide...

La restitution des droits de donation en présence d'un usufruit légal sur des biens en nue-propriété

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QUANTIFICATION OF CARBON DIOXIDE EMISSIONS FROM DIESEL-POWERED ELECTRICITY GENERATOR USING THE IPCC FUEL CONSUMPTION-BASED EMISSION FACTOR METHOD

The widespread use of diesel-powered generators as alternative electricity sources in higher institutions across developing countries has increased significantly due to unreliable public power supply. While these generators ensure energy availability, they are major contributors...

LITERARY REVIEW ON MANDA, PEYA, VILEPI AND YAVAGU

Context: Bhaishajya Kalpana (Ayurvedic Pharmaceutics) can be broadly classified in two categories.[1] Ahara Kalpana: Manda, Peya, Vilepi, Yavagu, Yusha, etc.[2] Aushadha Kalpana: Svarasa, Kalka, Kvatha, Sneha Kalpana etc. Ahara Kalpana plays a vital role in maintaining the health...

CLASSIFICATION OF DRAVYA AND THEIR PROPERTIES OF THERAPEUTIC IMPORTANCE

Dravyaguna is one of the most important branches of Ayurveda that deals with the scientific study of medicines. Dravyaguna does not concern itself only with herbal medicines but includes other things like metals, minerals as well as any substances that comes from the animal kingd...

EXPLORING THE HEALTH EFFECTS OF DRUG INDUCED GUT MICROBIAL CHANGES: IMPLICATIONS FOR PERSONALISED MEDICINE

The human gut microbiome, comprising over 100 trillion microorganisms, plays a crucial role in maintaining health by influencing immunity, nutrient absorption, and defence against pathogens. Growing evidence highlights how various medications, both antibiotic and non-antibiotic,...

UTILISATIONOF HEALTH-RELATED GOVERNMENT SCHEMES IN INDIA: A 2025 PERSPECTIVE

The Government of India has launched several health-related schemes to improve healthcare accessibility, affordability, and quality, particularly for vulnerable populations. By 2025, the utilisation of these schemes has increased significantly due to digital health initiatives, s...

LITERARY REVIEW ON RAKTAPRADAR

Raktapradar is a common gynecological disorder described in Ayurveda, characterized by excessive or prolonged menstrual bleeding, with or without bleeding between menstrual cycles. It is referred to as Asrigdara or Raktapradar, where abnormal uterine bleeding occurs either during...

CLINICAL EFFECT OF AGNIKARMA WITH ERAND PAK IN THE MANAGEMENT OF JANU SANDHIGATA VATA (KNEE OSTEOARTHRITIS): A CASE REPORT

Knee Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disorder characterized by pain, stiffness, tenderness, crepitus, restricted joint movement and progressive functional disability. It can be corelated with Janu Sandhigata Vata in Ayurveda as both the entities exhibits similar cli...

PHARMACOLOGICAL POTENTIAL OF ACMELLA ULIGINOSA: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW OF PHYTOCHEMISTRY, TRADITIONAL USES, AND THERAPEUTIC ACTIVITIES

Acmella uliginosa (Sw.) Cass. (family Asteraceae): more commonly called marsh paracress or toothache plant, is a medicinal herb which is found in wet and marshy areas throughout India and in other tropical regions. It has for a long time been used in traditional medicine to treat...

CONCEPTION BEYOND BOUNDARIES: INTEGRATING AYURVEDA AND MODERN IMPLANTATION SCIENCE

Embryo implantation is a critical step in conception, requiring endometrial receptivity, embryo quality, and maternal immune tolerance. Modern biomedical science emphasises molecular markers such as integrins, cytokines, and growth factors, while Ayurveda highlights Garbha Samagr...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF A POLYHERBAL EMULSION CONTAINING LINUM USITATISSIMUM, ALOE BARBADENSIS & ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS FOR TOPICAL APPLICATION

The present study was aimed at developing and evaluating a polyherbal emulsion containing Linum usitatissimum (flaxseed), Aloe barbadensis (Aloe vera), and Rosmarinus officinalis (rosemary) for topical application. These herbal ingredients were selected because of their reported...

INTEGRATED AYURVEDIC APPROACH IN THE MANAGEMENT OF PCOS-INDUCED INFERTILITY: A CASE REPORT DEMONSTRATING SUCCESSFUL CONCEPTION AND FULL-TERM DELIVERY

Polycystic ovary syndrome is one of the most common endocrine and metabolic disorders affecting women of reproductive age and is frequently associated with menstrual irregularities, hyperandrogenism, anovulation, infertility, and psychological disturbances. In Ayurveda, the clini...

CRITICAL REVIEW ON TAILA KALPANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SARANGADHARA SAMHITA

Ayurveda is the ancient system of Indian medicine, meaning ‘knowledge of life.’ It has the capability for both the prevention and treatment of diseases. Ayurvedic dosage forms hold a unique place in pharmaceutics and therapeutics. Sneha Kalpana is an important Ayurvedic pharmaceu...

ROLE OF SHATAVARI (ASPARAGUS RACEMOSUS WILLD.) IN ESTROGEN AND PROGESTERONE MODULATION: A REVIEW OF AYURVEDIC AND SCIENTIFIC LITERATURE

Shatavari (Asparagus racemosus Willd.) is a well-known Ayurvedic Rasayana traditionally used for the support of reproductive health and hormonal balance in women. In this review, classical Ayurvedic concepts are combined with modern scientific evidence to examine its role in estr...

AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF AVEDHYA SIRA; CLINICAL AND ANATOMICAL PERSPECTIVES IN CONTEXT TO INJURY

Ayurvedic scriptures explain human anatomy comprehensively as well as the anatomical partition of Sira. Sushruta Acharya elucidated the term "Sira" in Sharira Sthana while the term "Saranat Sira" is mentioned in Sutra Sthana, which refers to the vessels through which blood flows...

THE GUT–RETINA AXIS IN DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: AN INTEGRATIVE PERSPECTIVE THROUGH THE AYURVEDIC CONCEPT OF PRAMEHA

Background: Emerging evidence suggests that Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) is not solely a microvascular complication of chronic hyperglycemia but a manifestation of systemic metabolic–inflammatory dysregulation. The Gut- Retina Axis-a bidirectional network connecting intestinal micro...

REVISITING THE VIDDHA KARMA IN AYURVEDIC TRADITION: A COMPREHENSIVE ANALYSIS

Vidha Karma is a unique parasurgical (Anushastra karam) procedure described in Ayurveda by Acharya Sushruta, among the 8 shastra karma, that involves therapeutic puncturing of specific anatomical sites to relieve pain (Shoolghana Chikitsa) and manage various diseases. Rooted in t...

FORMULATION AND EVALUATION OF POLYHERBAL ANTI-ACNE GEL.

Acne vulgaris is a common inflammatory skin disorder associated with excessive sebum production, follicular hyperkeratinization, bacterial colonization, and inflammation. In this study, extracts from Bombax ceiba, Butea monosperma, Rubia cordifolia, Morus alba, and Glycyrrhiza gl...