Publications by authors named "G M Alagu Lakshmanan"
Aim: To assess the prevalence of non-communicable disease risk factors among the nursing staff and educate them on prevention.
Background: Nursing staff is integral to the Indian community healthcare systems. Recent studies report a high prevalence of non-communicable diseases in Indian nursing staff.
Healthcare workers (HCWs) experienced significant mental health challenges during the COVID-19 pandemic. This review aimed to comprehensively assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the mental health of HCWs in India. We conducted a mixed-methods systematic review, which adopts a results-based convergent approach that incorporates quantitative and qualitative data.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLinn. (), a leguminous plant, was used extensively in Ayurveda, to treat male-related infertility. Previous studies have demonstrated antioxidant, androgenic, aphrodisiac, and spermatogenic properties of seed extract.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFL., a member of the family Cleomaceae, is a potential medicinal plant, known for several bioactive properties such as: anticancer, antidiabetic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, wound healing, etc. Our study aimed to isolate a bioactive compound and assess its antibacterial activity.
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- The study explores how testosterone affects neuronal function and learning by examining castrated male rats and their performance in memory tasks.
- Results showed that castration led to decreased levels of essential proteins linked to synaptic function and increased markers of dysfunction, while testosterone treatment improved these levels.
- The findings emphasize the importance of androgen in maintaining synaptic plasticity in the hippocampus and suggest potential implications for understanding learning disabilities and neurological disorders.