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Objective: To study the anti-arthritic effect of a Unani regimen comprising of Munḍij wa Mushil therapy along with Habb-e-Gul-e-Aak and to propose a safe and alternative therapy for RA. Materials and Methods: In this clinical trial, 30 diagnosed patients of RA fulfilling the inclusion and exclusion criteria were recruited and randomly distributed into two groups A&B with 20 patients in the test and 10 in the control groups, respectively. In Group A, Munḍij and Mushil therapy was given for 21 days once in the morning and then HGA for 28 days twice a day. Patients in Group B were treated with Hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) 200 mg twice a day for 49 days. All the patients were examined clinically before the treatment and follow-up was programmed 7th day, 21st day, 28th day, 42nd day, and 49th day. The efficacy was determined on subjective parameters as well as Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) and Visual Analog Scale (VAS). The biochemical and hematological investigations were conducted on baseline, 21st and,...
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Flurbiprofen (FP) is a phenyl alkanoic acid derivative and a family of non–steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs used in the treatment of arthritis. Flurbiprofen was formulated as a liposome using soya lecithin and cholesterol by thin film hydration method. It is then formulated as a stealth liposome to increase efficacy and reduce toxicity. Two polymers are used to prepare flurbiprofen as stealth liposomes i.e., PEG and PVP, and their effects are compared. The formulated liposomes and stealth liposomes were evaluated for various parameters like surface morphology, zeta potential, polydispersity index, drug content, percentage drug encapsulation, and in-vitro drug release. The optimized formulation (F2) containing a minimum concentration of cholesterol showed moderate stability and good entrapment efficiency. When compared to conventional liposomes, stealth liposomes showed more zeta potential values due to the effect of PEG 4000 and PVP K30.The zeta potential value demonstrated that stealth liposomes had enough charge to prevent liposome aggregation due to electric repulsion. The kinetic data analysis of formulations indicated that it fits the Higuchi model and follows...
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Background: Methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is known to cause various infections ranging from minor skin and soft tissue infections to devastating septicaemia and endocarditis. The only drug that is currently most effective against MRSA infections is a glycopeptide, vancomycin. Due to continued exposure and injudicious use of this novel drug, cases of reduced susceptibility to vancomycin are appearing which could be complete resistance (VRSA), intermediate resistance (VISA) or heterogeneous resistance (hVISA). Aims & Objectives: To study: The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of MRSA to commonly used antibiotics and vancomycin, teicoplanin and linezolid. The proportion of VISA and hVISA among MRSA isolates. Material & Methods: The study was conducted in Microbiology department of GGSMCH, Faridkot in which 150 MRSA isolates were processed as per standard microbiological protocols. Vancomycin susceptibility was studied by 3 methods: vancomycin screen agar using 6 mg/mL of vancomycin, micro broth-dilution and Epsilometer test using Hi-media Vancomycin-Teicoplanin graded E-strip. Results: Of 11726 specimens received, Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) was isolated from 230 specimens. 85.22% (196) were methicillin...
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Medicinal plants essential oils in aromatherapy, complementary medicine or in folk medicine, is known for a long time or is gaining importance as a significant alternative method for the treatment of various ailments. In the last few years a lot of scientific studies have been conducted to investigate the effects and mechanisms of action of these natural compounds and their influence on the central nervous system (CNS). In the present study essential oil obtained from the Skimmia anquetilia leaves (Rutaceae) was subjected to chemical analysis and the oil was investigated for its anxiolytic and antidepressant effects on rats. Chemical analysis of the leaf oil (1.2%) by gas chromatography and mass spectrometry (GC/MS) whereas, anxiolytic and antidepressant properties were evaluated by employing the social interaction test and hole board in rats. GC/MS studies of S. anquetilia oil indicated the presence of important anxiolytic phytoconstituents like linalool (10.085%), geranyl acetate (5.588%), geraniol (1.463%) and limonene (1.362%). The anxiolytic studies of SAO were conducted at doses of 25 and 50 mg/kg, body...
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Antidyslipidemic activity of extract of Eugenia jambolana (EJ, Jamun fruit) in adult Charles Foster rats of both sexes was studied and compared with that of Atorvastatin (Atorva). 4 groups were made [Gp 1- Control group (no drug), only high fat diet (HFD); Gp 2- HFD +EJ (evaluation of role of EJ in the prevention of dyslipidemia); Gps 3 & 4-only HFD]. This was the phase of disease production, lasting for 7 weeks, in which we also evaluated the preventive role of EJ. Thereafter, therapy phase started, which lasted for 90 days [Gp 1-Control group (no drug). Only HFD; Gp 3- HFD+ Atorva; Gp 4- HFD+EJ]. Parameters tested were TC (total cholesterol), TG (triglycerides), LDL (low density lipoproteins) and HDL (high density lipoproteins). During the prevention/ disease production phase, EJ brought an improvement in TC level as compared to control group, which was statistically not significant; but improvements in TG, LDL & HDL levels were significant. Moreover, in the therapy phase, EJ brought significant improvement in all the parameters. It...
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