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ANTIOXIDANT ACTIVITY OF MORUS (MULBERRY) SPECIES

In our four previous review articles about the Morus (mulberry) plant genus, we presented the antidiabetic, brain-related, antiinflammatory and anticancer properties-activities of its trees. In this article, antioxidant and related activities of this genus will be reviewed. Liter...

EFFECT OF VIBHITAKADI VATAKA IN PANDU ROGA (IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA)

Pandu roga is one of the important diseases described in Ayurvedic classics under Rasa Pradoshaja Vikara, characterized predominantly by Panduta (pallor) of the skin and mucous membranes. Pandu roga develops due to the vitiation of Pitta Dosha associated with Agnimandya, leading...

MEDICATION SAFETY IN CLINICAL PRACTICE: ERROR PATTERNS, PREVENTION STRATEGIES, AND PHARMACISTS' CONTRIBUTIONS

Medication errors can occur at any point from prescribing to follow-up and remain a preventable source of patient harm. This narrative review examined contemporary evidence on error patterns, contributing conditions, preventive interventions, and pharmacists’ roles. English-langu...

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN PHARMACEUTICAL MANUFACTURING AND QUALITY CONTROL: A COMPREHENSIVE REVIEW

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming pharmaceutical manufacturing and quality control by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. The integration of AI technologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and data analytics, enables real-time...

A CASE REPORT ON MANAGEMENT OF ACUTE LOWER BACK PAIN (KATIGAT VATA)

Background: Lower back pain (LBP) is a very common symptom occurs at any age. Prevalence rate of LBP in India, annually 48% (95%CI-40-56%) and life time 66% (95%CI-56- 75%). Management of this depends upon the condition either acute or chronic & the cause. On basis of this the or...

PHARMACODYNAMIC ACTION OF VIRECHANA KARMA IN MADHUMEHA (TYPE 2 DIABETES MELLITUS

Background: Madhumeha, described under the spectrum of Prameha in classical Ayurvedic literature, closely resembles Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by insulin resistance, β-cell dysfunction, chronic low-grade inflammation, oxidative str...

3D PRINTING TECHNOLOGY IN PHARMACEUTICAL DRUG DELIVERY: RECENT DEVELOPMENTS, INSTRUMENTATION, ARTIFICIAL INTELLEGENCE AND FUTURE PROSPECTS

Three-dimensional (3D) printing, commonly referred to as additive manufacturing, has emerged as an innovative approach in the pharmaceutical field, particularly for the development of personalized drug delivery systems. In this technology, pharmaceutical materials are processed i...

CHAMPAKADI AGADA IN KITA VISHA: A CRITICAL REVIEW OF CLASSICAL PHARMACODYNAMICS, PROBABLE MODE OF ACTION AND RESEARCH PRIORITIES

Champakadi Agada is a polyherbal Ayurvedic formulation described by Vagbhata for Kita Visha, a classical category encompassing toxic manifestations produced by insects and related arthropods. The formulation contains Haridra, Daruharidra, Patanga, Manjistha, Tagara and Nagakesara...

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EGFR MUTATION ANALYSIS WITH EGFR PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH LUNG CANCER IN BASRAH

Background: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with most cases diagnosed at advanced stages and associated with poor prognosis. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for the majority of cases, and cigarette smoking remains the main risk factor, al...

A CASE STUDY ON THE EFFECT OF TILABHAYADI LEPA IN DUSHTA VRANA WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO NON-HEALING ULCER

Background: Dushta Vrana (non-healing ulcer) is a chronic wound characterized by foul smell, persistent purulent discharge, delayed healing, and resistance to conventional treatment. Despite advances in contemporary wound care, the management of chronic non-healing ulcers remains...

EVIDENCE OF SURGICAL INNOVATION IN AYURVEDA: A REVIEW OF SHALYA TANTRA METHODOLOGY

The foundational architecture of operative medicine finds its earliest systematic expression in the classical traditions of Ayurveda, prominently championed by Acharya Sushruta. Venerated across medical history as the foundational pioneer of reconstructive, aesthetic, and plastic...

GUDAVIDRADHI IN AYURVEDA: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF PERIANAL ABSCESS

Perianal abscess is a common anorectal condition caused by infection of the anal glands, resulting in the accumulation of pus in the perianal tissues. It typically presents with severe anal pain, swelling, erythema, tenderness, and fever. Prompt treatment is essential to prevent...

MANASIKA HETU: THE ROLE OF PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS IN DISEASE CAUSATION – A CONCEPTUAL REVIEW BASED ON AYURVEDIC CLASSICS

Ayurveda defines health as a state of physical, mental, social and spiritual well-being, going beyond the mere absence of disease. Among the causative factors of disease described in Ayurvedic classics, Manasika Hetu (psychological/mental causative factors) occupy a distinct and...

INFLUENCE OF IRON ON COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT: AN AWARENESS -BASED CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Objectives: To evaluate the impact of iron deficiency on cognitive function among pediatric patients using Malin's Intelligence Scale for Indian Children (MISIC), assess laboratory parameters related to iron deficiency, and evaluate the knowledge, awareness, and perception of the...

APPLICATIONS OF HIGH-PERFORMANCE THIN-LAYER CHROMATOGRAPHY (HPTLC) IN STANDARDIZATION OF HERBAL FORMULATIONS

In the herbal formulations qualitative and qualitative research work most commonly High-Performance Thin-Layer Chromatography (HPTLC) used in traditional and modern technology, but still the developed herbal products need to validate the therapeutic efficacy which are depends on...

DIGITAL THERAPEUTICS: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN EVIDENCE-BASED SOFTWARE INTERVENTIONS AND CLINICAL PRACTICE—CURRENT APPLICATIONS, REGULATORY LANDSCAPE AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

Digital therapeutics (DTx) are a paradigm shift in the way that healthcare is delivered today, with evidence-based software therapy that delivers a clear therapeutic mechanism of action in measurable disease prevention, management and treatment. This in-depth review pulls togethe...

MICROBIOLOGICAL QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF AYURVEDIC FORMULATION AMLOKIRASAYANA AND SARIBADYARISTA

Ayurvedic herbal formulations are widely used for the prevention and treatment of various health conditions. However, due to their natural origin and complex preparation processes, these products may be susceptible to microbial contamination during manufacturing, storage, or hand...

COMPARATIVE STUDY OF EGFR MUTATION ANALYSIS WITH EGFR PROTEIN EXPRESSION IN PATIENTS WITH LUNG CANCER IN BASRAH

Background: Lung cancer is a leading cause of cancer-related mortality worldwide, with most cases diagnosed at advanced stages and associated with poor prognosis. Non-small cell lung cancer accounts for the majority of cases, and cigarette smoking remains the main risk factor, al...

ANATOMICAL STUDY ON AGE RELATED CHANGES IN JANU SANDHI

Sandhi is given as the union or to unite or meeting point of two or more structure in the body. Sandhi is explained as “Asthi sanyoga sthaana” that clearly means the meeting point of two asthi. According to ayurveda, body is made up of various structures. Sandhi is essential body...

A SINGLE CASE STUDY ON THE MANAGEMENT OF VRANAGRANTHI (KELOID) WITH SAPTAPARNA KSHARA

Background: Keloids are benign dermal fibro‑proliferative nodular lesions that arise from abnormal wound healing, characterized by excessive collagen deposition extending beyond the original wound margins. Despite numerous treatment modalities including surgical excision, intrale...