Publications by authors named "Ankita Wal"

Objective: This review aims to comprehensively analyse the fear of eating behaviour in individuals with diabetes, known as diabulimia or ED-DMT1. The emotional and psychological factors contributing to disordered eating behaviours, their impact on diabetes management, and potential consequences on physical health are explored. Various therapeutic interventions, including cognitive-behavioural therapy and psychological support, the role of nutrition education, individualized treatment plans support groups in managing fear of eating behaviour in diabetes are examined and discussed.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the fastest-growing fields in various industries, including engineering, architecture, medical and clinical research, aerospace, and others. AI, which is a combination of machine learning (ML), deep learning (DL), and human intelligence (HI), is revolutionizing drug discovery and development by making it more cost-effective and efficient. It is also being used in fields such as medicinal chemistry, molecular and cell biology, pharmacology, pharmacokinetics, formulation development, and toxicology.

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  • C. elegans, a small, translucent nematode, is used as a model organism for biomedical research due to its simple structure and short life cycle, allowing insights into genetics, development, and aging.
  • The worm has a nervous system with only 302 neurons, making it an ideal subject for studying age-related neurodegenerative diseases and their cellular processes.
  • The review covers methodologies for using C. elegans in research and highlights its advantages, such as physiological transparency and a complete connectome, which aid in understanding neurodegeneration and developing therapeutic strategies.
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  • Inflammatory, immune, and neurodegenerative diseases are prevalent worldwide, and naringenin, a natural compound, shows promise for therapy due to its multifaceted health benefits.
  • This review highlights naringenin's mechanisms in reducing inflammation and protecting the immune system and nervous system, as well as its pharmacological targets and clinical study insights.
  • Despite the substantial evidence supporting naringenin’s therapeutic potential, more in vivo studies are needed to facilitate its practical use in treatment.
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Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM), a neural and immune related state that occur when cerebrospinal system's damaged by extensive swelling. Although manifestation is possible no matter the age, adolescents have a greater probability that adults. The purpose of present manuscript is to provide recent advancement and enhance knowledge of the disease.

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Background: Acetylresveratrol (AC-Res), to date, is a powerful stilbene phytoalexin generated organically or as a component of a plant's defensive system, is a significant plant phenolic chemical portion and is investigated as a therapy option for a number of disorders. Owing to its inadequate stabilisation and considerable conformation rigidity, the utility of AC-Res as a medication is limited.

Objective: The current review article outlined the structure of AC-Res, their methods of activity, and the latest technological progress in the administration of these molecules.

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Background: Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by the progressive formation of extracellular amyloid plaques, intracellular neurofibrillary tangles, inflammation, and impaired antioxidant systems. Early detection and intervention are vital for managing AD effectively.

Objective: This review scrutinizes both in-vivo and in-vitro screening models employed in Alzheimer's disease research.

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Background: The increasing specialization and dispersion of healthcare systems have led to a shortage of resources to address comorbidities. Patients with coexisting mental and physical conditions are disadvantaged, as medical providers often only focus on the patient's mental illness while neglecting their physical needs, resulting in poorer health outcomes.

Objective: This study aimed to shed light on the systemic flaws in healthcare systems that contribute to suboptimal health outcomes in individuals with comorbid diseases, including depression and diabetes.

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Background: Cardiovascular diseases represent a significant global health burden, necessitating diverse approaches for effective management. Herbal interventions have gained attention as potential adjuncts or alternatives to conventional therapies due to their perceived safety and therapeutic potential. This structured abstract provides a comprehensive review of herbal interventions for the management of CVDs, summarising key findings, mechanisms of action, and clinical implications.

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  • Aging and neurodegenerative diseases, like Parkinson's, are linked to mitochondrial dysfunction and free radical damage.
  • Recent studies from 2014 to 2022 indicate that mitochondrial transplantation and targeted therapies show potential as treatments for Parkinson's by improving energy production and reducing oxidative stress.
  • Optimizing mitochondrial dynamics may pave the way for new therapeutic approaches to slow neuronal cell death and delay neurodegenerative disease progression.
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Background: Aegle marmelos, an Indian plant, has been extensively utilized by the people of the Indian subcontinent over about 5000 years. The leaves, bark, roots, and fruits, including seeds, are widely used to cure a variety of diseases in the Indian traditional system of medicine, Ayurveda, along with numerous folk medicines. By revealing the existence of significant bioactive chemicals, modern research has effectively substantiated the therapeutic effects of bael.

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  • * Primary interventions focus on lifestyle changes, while secondary interventions involve medications and surgeries to improve survival and quality of life, although these treatments do not stop disease progression.
  • * Gene therapy is proposed as a more effective strategy to potentially eliminate CVD from patients and future generations, but it faces significant risks and ethical challenges that complicate its acceptance and implementation.
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  • * The World Health Organisation predicts a rise in breast cancer cases by 2030, prompting research into phytochemicals such as isoflavones that can potentially prevent cancer spread and induce cell death.
  • * Innovative drug delivery methods, including nanoparticles and novel formulations, may enhance the effectiveness of existing therapies by regulating cell cycles and addressing cancer cell proliferation through phytochemicals.
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Background: Individuals at higher altitudes may experience a decrease in blood oxygen levels, which can result in a variety of clinical illnesses, such as high-altitude pulmonary edema, high-altitude cerebral edema, and milder but more common acute mountain sickness (AMS).

Objective: This study aims to review the current state of knowledge related to motion sickness, the risk of AMS, and pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for AMS.

Methods: Several databases, including PubMed, Bentham Science, Elsevier, Springer, and Research Gate, were used to compile the data for the article following a thorough analysis of the various research findings connected to acute mountain sickness and motion sickness, along with treatments and prevention.

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  • Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is often linked to lifestyle factors and has the highest prevalence in India, followed by China and the United States.
  • The objective of the study was to review literature on novel gene therapy approaches, particularly focusing on CRISPR Cas9 and other gene-editing techniques for treating T2DM.
  • The conclusion highlights that advancements in gene-editing technologies like CRISPR Cas9 could lead to innovative therapeutic strategies for T2DM by allowing precise modifications in the genome.
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Background: One of the largest problems for global public health is diabetes mellitus (DM) and its micro and macrovascular consequences. Although prevention, diagnosis, and treatment have generally improved, its incidence is predicted to keep rising over the coming years. Due to the intricacy of the molecular mechanisms, which include inflammation, oxidative stress, and angiogenesis, among others, discovering treatments to stop or slow the course of diabetic complications is still a current unmet need.

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Diabetes is a chronic metabolic condition that is becoming more common and is characterised by sustained hyperglycaemia and long-term health effects. Diabetes-related wounds often heal slowly and are more susceptible to infection because of hyperglycaemia in the wound beds. The diabetic lesion becomes harder to heal after planktonic bacterial cells form biofilms.

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Background: Parkinson's disease is a complicated, gradually progressive neurological illness characterized by locomotor and non-motor symptomatology that impedes daily activities. Despite significant advances in symptomatic therapies with various extents of negative effects, there are currently no disease-modifying medicinal alternatives. Symptoms worsen, creating an additional strain that reduces living quality and creates the perception that prescription drugs are no longer productive.

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Background: Nowadays, the majority of the population suffers from the problem of hair loss. It leads to disturbed mental health, lower self-confidence, and a lot more problems. A lot of the hair loss therapies available are not reliable and lead to recurrence and side effects after some time.

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Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative syndrome defined by a variety of motor, cognitive, and psychomotor dysfunctions. The current pharmaceutical treatment focuses on treating the condition's symptoms. They are primarily concerned with reducing illness symptoms or avoiding dopamine metabolism.

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Acute myocardial infarction is an event of myocardial necrosis caused by unstable ischemic syndrome. Myocardial infarction (MI) occurs when blood stops flowing to the cardiac tissue or myocardium and the heart muscle gets damaged due to poor perfusion and reduced oxygen supply. Mitochondria can serve as the arbiter of cell fate in response to stress.

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Background: The existence of aberrant myocardial activity and function in the exclusion of those other cardiovascular events, such as atherosclerosis, hypertension, and severe valve disease, is known as diabetic cardiomyopathy. Diabetes patients are much more prone to death from cardiovascular illnesses than from any other cause, and they also have a 2-5 fold higher likelihood of acquiring cardiac failure and other complications.

Objective: In this review, the pathophysiology of diabetic cardiomyopathy is discussed, with an emphasis on the molecular and cellular irregularities that arise as the condition progresses, as well as existing and prospective future treatments.

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Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a prolonged bowel illness that is generally stress-related and is characterized by a variety of gastrointestinal problems, the most prominent of which is chronic visceral abdominal discomfort. As a result, IBS typically impacts sufferers' standard of living, and it is typically associated with depression and anxiety symptoms. IBS medication is based mostly on symptom alleviation.

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Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disorder that causes stomach pain in children and adolescents. It may also impact one's quality of life. IBS is linked to gastrointestinal issues such as diarrhoea and constipation.

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Background: COVID-19 may have an impact on diabetes pathogenesis. For people with COVID-19 infection as well as for healthy individuals, blood glucose control is essential. Nowadays, innovations like telemedicine are helpful in treating diabetic patients.

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