Health Sciences

Horse purslane (Trianthema portulacastrum L.) is considered the most troublesome agricultural weed in tropical and sub-tropical areas of the world, including the US, Mexico, Northern and Southern states of India and Pakistan by virtue of its infestation in various vegetable and agricultural fields. Foliar phytopathogenic fungi, the fungi that cause foliage diseases in plants, offers a tremendous opportunity to develop as bioherbicides/mycoherbicides.

In Indian metropolitan cities rapid administration has significantly transformed the land surfaces and ecological conditions. There is a direct implication for the urban climate and environmental sustainability. Hyderabad which is one of the fastest growing cities in southern India has experienced extensive spatial expansion over the past two decades. This study will be examining the spatiotemporal dynamics of the urban vegetation in Hyderabad by using the normalised difference vegetation index NDVI. Which is an indicator of vegetation health and density.

Pneumoperitoneum is traditionally considered a surgical emergency suggestive of hollow viscus perforation. However, rare non-surgical causes such as thoracic air leaks may also result in free intraperitoneal air. We report a case of a 16-year-old male who presented with spontaneous right-sided pneumothorax secondary to septic pulmonary emboli and subsequently developed pneumoperitoneum due to trans-diaphragmatic air dissection. The patient was critically ill with sepsis and septic shock requiring intensive care and multiple vasopressors.

Background: The management of cancer patients often includes palliative care to improve their quality of life. This study investigates the potential role of homeopathic medicines as an adjunctive therapy in this context. Objective: The primary objective was to evaluate the efficacy of homeopathic treatment in improving the quality of life of cancer patients under palliative care, using the Global Health Status (GHS) score of the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire as the primary outcome measure. Methods: This was a prospective study involving 30 cancer patients.

Ayurveda is the science which deals with the health of human being. Ayurveda is an ancient system of Indian medicine and its main objective is to maintain the optimum level of a healthy individual and treat the diseased one. The ancient texts of traditional science described Rachna Sharir as important aspect of Ayurveda which plays significant role for understanding structural concept of human body.

Background: Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders represent a group of functional and pain-related conditions involving the masticatory system. Increasing evidence suggests that psychological stress may precipitate or exacerbate TMJ dysfunction by promoting muscle hyperactivity, clenching, and bruxism. Objectives: To assess the relationship between psychological stress, sleep pattern, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms among dental students.

Canine oral papillomatosis is a benign but often cosmetically and functionally debilitating viral disease. This report describes the successful management of oral papillomatosis in two German Shepherd dogs using a homeopathic combination consisting of Thuja occidentalis 30C, Calcarea carbonica 30C, Antimonium crudum 30C, Causticum 30C, Dulcamara 30C, and Acid nitricum 30C. Visible regression began by day 5, with complete remission by day 12 without recurrence.

Ayurveda, the ancient science of life, emphasizes the harmonious interaction between body, senses, mind, and soul. The concepts of Trividha Hetu (three fundamental causes of disease) Asatmya Indriyartha Samyoga (improper contact of senses with their objects), Prajnaparadha (intellectual blasphemy), and Parinama (time effect) and Asatmya Indriyartha Samyoga (improper connection of the sense organs with their objects) collectively explain the etiological and preventive aspects of health and disease.

Introduction: During COVID-19 infection in hemophilic patients, several laboratory parameters associated with coagulation are affected. A significant increase in D-dimer levels is one of the main indicators of a hypercoagulable state, often related to greater disease severity and thrombotic complications. Objective: To analyze how the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection interferes with the management of therapeutic processes in patients with hemophilia in its various forms.

Background: Ocular Ischemic Syndrome (OIS) is a rare, vision-threatening disorder resulting from chronic hypoperfusion of the ocular tissues due to carotid artery occlusive disease. It may present with a combination of anterior and posterior segment ischemic changes and often reflects underlying systemic vascular compromise. Case Presentation: A 59-year-old male with a two-year history of hypertension presented with gradual blurring of vision in both eyes for three years. No history of ocular trauma or prior eye disease was reported.