Publications by authors named "Banashree Nath"
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- This review examines the impact of Vitamin C on preterm and premature rupture of membranes (PPROM/PROM) during pregnancy, analyzing data from nine randomized controlled trials with over 16,000 participants.
- The findings suggest that while Vitamin C supplementation does not significantly prevent PPROM/PROM compared to placebo, low-dose monotherapy (around 100 mg/day) shows notable benefits.
- Specifically, women with a history of PROM in previous pregnancies experience greater advantages from Vitamin C, indicating its potential effectiveness in this specific group.
Aim: This study aims to determine the prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome (MS) and recognize its abnormal components in pre and postmenopausal women. We also aim to recognize the abnormal components in postmenopausal women with regard to duration since menopause.
Materials And Methods: The cross-sectional study was undertaken among pre- and post-menopausal women between 40 and 65 years.
Background Out of the many causes of abruptio placentae, the micronutrient association with its occurrence and severity has not been researched extensively till now. We aim to measure the serum levels of homocysteine, folic acid and vitamin B12 in patients with abruptio placentae in the third trimester of pregnancy and compare the levels with those without the complication. We also propose to compare the feto-maternal outcome between the groups.
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- * AI and ML can effectively analyze large datasets from toxicology, employing models like PBPK and Nano-QSAR to predict how nanomaterials behave and their potential toxic impacts.
- * Despite the advantages of these advanced methodologies, significant challenges and uncertainties remain in the field of nanomedicine and nanotoxicology that need further exploration.
Evaluation of the effectiveness of yoga in management of premenstrual syndrome: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
J Psychosom Obstet Gynaecol
December 2022
Article Synopsis
- The manuscript reviews the effectiveness of yoga as a treatment for Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) by systematically analyzing existing research studies.
- A total of 14 studies were identified, with 11 included for quantitative analysis, showing that yoga can positively impact PMS, especially in most sub-domains.
- Limitations of the review include variations in study designs, potential publication bias, and a restrictive selection criterion, but the findings still support yoga's benefits for PMS management.
We aim to evaluate the association between serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels and total number, volume and location of uterine fibroids (UFs) in premenopausal women in North Indian population. This case control study was undertaken in 310 women between 18 years and 45 years of age. Cases comprised of 102 women with fibroid lesion and the control group included 208 women with normal uterine morphology on ultrasonography.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFContinuation of Copper T in Immediate Postplacental, Immediate Postabortal and Interval Period of Insertion.
J Obstet Gynaecol India
February 2022
Aim: Copper containing IUCDs are one of most effective mode of contraception for birth spacing. We conducted this prospective observational study to suggest a possible better period of insertion of IUCDs with cost-saving benefits.
Methods: All married women in the reproductive age group desirous of Copper-T 375 IUD insertion in either immediate postplacental (PP), immediate postabortal (PA) or interval (INT) period were recruited.
Purpose: We aim to determine the predictive value of endometrial thickness by transvaginal ultrasonography (TVS) in diagnosing endometrial pathology and to evaluate whether Doppler complements its diagnostic efficacy in perimenopausal women with abnormal uterine bleeding.
Methods: This cross-sectional observational study was conducted among 70 perimenopausal women with AUB who underwent TVS measurement of endometrial thickness (ET) and Doppler flow indices followed by endometrial sampling and histopathological examination (HPE).
Results: In HPE, 51 (73%) women had normal diagnosis while 19 (27%) women had neoplastic histology either benign or malignant.
Objective: We aimed to evaluate the relation between plasma ascorbic acid levels and the occurrence of preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM) and whether patients with ascorbic acid deficiency have predisposition to microbial invasion, as revealed by serum interleukin-6 (IL-6) levels and confirmed by placental culture sensitivity evaluation.
Methods: This controlled study involved 50 women with PPROM at gestational age between 28 and 36.6 weeks.
Objectives: A chylomicron-mimicking lipid emulsion was prepared and loaded with paclitaxel (paclitaxel-CM) and was further grafted with galactose (paclitaxel-GCM) using palmitoyl-galactosamine, which was synthesized by reacting galactosamine hydrochloride with N-hydroxy succinimide ester of palmitic acid. Palmitoyl-galactosamine was used as a ligand for asialoglycoprotein receptors.
Methods: The uptake characteristics of the emulsions were evaluated in HepG-2 cells (human hepatocarcinaoma), which express asialoglycoprotein receptors, and MCF-7 (breast cancer) cells, which are devoid of these receptors.