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Antioxidant Activity of Biofield Treated Proprietary Test Formulation Supplemented with Vitamins and Minerals in Vitamin D3 Deficiency Diet (VDD) Induced Sprague Dawley Rats

Mar 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-21-3747
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author

A proprietary formulation was designed that consisted minerals (zinc, magnesium, iron, calcium, selenium, and copper), vitamins (pyridoxine HCl, cyanocobalamin, ascorbic acid, and cholecalciferol), Panax ginseng extract, and cannabidiol isolate. The study was aimed to assess the potential of the nov…

Evaluation of Vitamin D3 metabolite (25-OH Vit D3), Neurotransmitter (ACh), and the Expression of Proinflammatory Cytokines (IL-6 and TNF-α) in Tissue Homogenate after Administration of Biofield Energy Healing-based Novel Proprietary Test Formulation and Biofield Treatment per se to the Animals in Vitamin D3 Deficiency Diet (VDD)-induced Sprague Dawley Rats

Mar 2021 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-21-3755
Snehasis JanaCorresponding author

A novel proprietary test formulation was designed which included minerals, vitamins, β-carotene, cannabidiol isolate,and Panax ginseng extract. This present study was evaluated the impact of the Trivedi Effect® on novel proprietary test formulation in male Sprague Dawley rats, fed with vitamin D3 de…

Effect of Hydroxychloroquine on Clinical Improvement and Mortality Among Patients with COVID-19 Admitted to Four General Hospitals in Saudi Arabia

Dec 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3652
Mohammed AlghamdiCorresponding author

Background The use of hydroxychloroquine in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic raised significant concerns as regards safety and efficacy in hospitalized patients. The objective was to examine the effect of hydroxychloroquine on clinical improvement and mortality among hospitalized patients wit…

Social Network Analysis of Integrated Medical Services for Hypertension – Using District Hospitals of Shanghai as a Model

Oct 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-20-3584
Yuanan LuCorresponding author

Objective To examine the current linkage between different medical services for hypertension patients for enhanced integration among medical service systems. Methods A total of 18 hospitals and community medical centers from a district of Shanghai were enrolled for social network analysis which cove…

The Interaction Model of Concentrated Solar Radiation with Materials

Oct 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2642-3146.jec-20-3551
M. S. PayzullakhanovCorresponding author

The paper analyzes approaches to modeling the processes of interaction of concentrated solar radiation with materials. The experimental results obtained on the synthesis of materials from a melt in a solar furnace are presented. The features of the interaction of concentrated solar radiation with ma…

Perception of Health Care Professionals on Transplantation in the Treatment of COVID-19 Patients

Sep 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2693-1176.ijgh-20-3546
Bikash SahCorresponding author

Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has rapidly evolved as a pandemic with a challenge to the entire world for its management. Various modalities of treatment have been tried till date and when all the modalities failed then th…

Animals in the COVID-19 Era: Between Being a source, Victims, or Maybe our Hope to Overcome it!

Sep 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2692-1537.ijcv-20-3481
Shilpi GuptaCorresponding author

The indirect misuse of animals usually correlated to catastrophic consequences like the one we are facing now, novel coronavirus disease-19. However, the source of infection is not fully confirmed yet. But the finger of blame points to bats and pangolins. Hence, understanding and raising awareness a…

Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Prescribers towards Antimicrobial Stewardship at Hospitals in Khartoum State - Sudan

Aug 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-5526.jmid-20-3494
Salah I. KhederCorresponding author

Introduction Antimicrobial stewardship (ASP) is of the utmost importance as a way to optimize the use of antimicrobials to prevent the development of resistance and improve patient outcomes. So, it is worthwhile to assess the knowledge, attitude and awareness regarding antimicrobial stewardship in h…

A Study on Redox Potential of Phytochemicals and their Impact on DNA

Apr 2020 DOI 10.14302/issn.2575-7881.jdrr-20-3267
Bechan SharmaCorresponding author

The phytochemicals are endowed with antioxidant activities because of the presence of plentiful polyphenols and many other phytochemicals. However, some recent reports have suggested that phytochemicals from certain plant species exhibit DNA damaging properties mainly due to presence of alkaloids. I…

Assessment of Heavy Metals Contamination of Water and Cupscale Grass (Sacciolepisafricana) along the Epie Creek in Bayelsa State, Nigeria

Nov 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2637-6075.jpae-19-3074
Ayobami AigberuaCorresponding author

This study was conducted to investigate the concentration of three heavy metals; iron, chromium and lead in surface water and plant (Sacciolepisafricana) tissues along the Epie creek. This was aimed at determining the heavy metal loading of surface waters and the extent of bioaccumulation in the mos…

Biolarvicidal Potentials of the Methanolic-Leaf-Extracts of Selected Tropical Plant Species

Apr 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2641-7669.ject-19-2730
Ayodele A. OyedejiCorresponding author

The global impact of malaria and challenges encountered during its control have necessitated the application of multifaceted strategies, including the application of plant-derived agents. Amidst these challenges the proliferation of the vector is becoming hyperendemic in tropical region. This resear…

The Sustained and Selective Effectiveness of a Videophone Conversation for Individuals with Dementia

Mar 2019 DOI 10.14302/issn.2998-4211.jalr-19-2636
Kiyoshi YasudaCorresponding author

Studies reported that a videophone conversation allows individuals with dementia to be psychologically stable even after a 3 h conversation session. The individuals who exhibited difficulty in watching TV programs could still enjoy a conversation. This follow-up study investigated the effectiveness…

Need of Nutraceuticals / Functional Food Products for Health Benefits to World-Wide People

Oct 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2576-6694.jbbs-18-2408
Rajesh K. SrivastavaCorresponding author

Improved economic and developed people with their lifestyle have created many challenges of health issues (obesity, osteoporosis, cancer, diabetes, allergies and dental problems), due to selection of different food habits (such as consumption of manifold junk foods). It has created number of health…

Ordeals of Sexually Violated Women and Access to Comprehensive Healthcare: A Case Study of Victims of Sexual Violence in North Kivu, Eastern Congo

May 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-18-2068
Brigitte Katshiete Mbuisi EaleCorresponding author

Background: The impact of sexual violence in any community is extremely devastating and women in the Eastern part of the Congo are no exception. Sexual violence not only affects the health of women, but it impacts their social life within the community too. Objective: The study aims to investigate t…

Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals: Epigenetic Relevance and Mechanisms

May 2018
Ioannis AlatsathianosCorresponding author

Genetics alone cannot thoroughly expound the environmental impact on the molecular complexity of the endocrine system. Epigenetic-induced alteration in gene expression has emerged as a way in which environmental compounds may exert endocrine effects. The environmental compounds that interfere with n…

Comparative Anatomy of Mandibular Neurovascular Canals in Modern Human and Great Apes: A Pilot Study with Cone Beam Computed to Mography

Jan 2018 DOI 10.14302/issn.2577-2279.ijha-17-1903
Reinhilde JacobsCorresponding author

The aim of the present study was to compare mandibular neurovascular canal anatomy in human and great apes by using cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). The anatomical variability of mandibular neurovascular canals (mandibular, incisive and lingual canals) of 129 modern humans and great apes (Homo,…

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Individuals with Down Syndrome: A Meta-Analytic Literature Review

Nov 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4518.jsdr-17-1754
Karim SedkyCorresponding author

Objective: Individuals diagnosed with Down syndrome (DS) are predisposed to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of OSA and factors associated with OSA in this population. Study Design: Systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Methods: Studies of DS…

Murky Water: Cyanobacteria, BMAA and ALS

Sep 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-16-1293
Reginald F. BaughCorresponding author

Cyanobacteria have been implicated in the etiology of ALS for the past 50 years. The weakness of the theories of cyanobacteria or its neurotoxin, BMAA as the etiologic agent in ALS is the iniquitousness of cyanobacteria in the environment. In third world countries, clean water is far from commonplac…

Turnover of Registered Nurses in Israeli Hospitals: A Secondary Analysis from a National Survey

Aug 2017
Orly TorenCorresponding author

Aim: To assess the extent and directions of internal hospital turnover of registered nurses and to examine the associated factors and stressors. Background: Internal turnover of hospital nurses is mainly horizontal. Occurring on a large scale, it could lead to dropout of skilled personnel, burdening…

Blood Donation and Misconceptions- A Nationwide Survey in Dental Hospitals of Pakistan

Feb 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-16-1402
Farzeen TanwirCorresponding author

Background Blood donation is a common practice in many countries of the world and it benefits many of the people suffering from conditions which require blood transfusions. The blood donated should be appropriately screened for certain infectious diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, Syphilis and…

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