Publications by authors named "K R Padma"

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  • * Phytochemical screening was performed using standard protocols, and various in vitro tests indicated that the combination of Cb and Td exhibited significantly enhanced activity against bacteria and free radicals compared to individual extracts.
  • * Specifically, the synergistic extract (CbTd) showed the highest zones of inhibition against several bacteria and demonstrated remarkable inhibition percentages for hemolysis and protein denaturation, suggesting its potential for use in treating infectious diseases.
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Background: Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder of childhood characterised by attention deficit, hyperactivity and impulsiveness. The present study was designed to compute the prevalence of ADHD and assess the association of the predetermined demographic variables and ADHD in school-going children aged 6-12 years in rural areas of Konkan.

Material And Methods: The present study was a descriptive, cross-sectional study.

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Context: The whole universe is facing a coronavirus catastrophe, and prompt treatment for the health crisis is primarily significant. The primary way to improve health conditions in this battle is to boost our immunity and alter our diet patterns. A common bulb veggie used to flavor cuisine is garlic.

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Aim: A comparative study of pain and healing in post-dental extraction sockets treated with ozonated water/oil and normal saline.

Purpose: The present study was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of ozonated water/oil in reducing pain and enhancing healing and swelling following dental extractions and surgical removal of impacted mandibular third molars.

Patients And Methods: Clinical trial was conducted involving 50 individuals requiring two-stage bilateral removal of tooth of which 25 patients were for asymptomatic bilateral extractions and 25 patients for surgical removal of asymptomatic bilaterally similar impacted mandibular third molars.

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Background: COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy (CVH) is common among perinatal women in low and middle-income countries (LMICs), but it is often unaddressed. This could be due to a lack of feasible, scalable, and acceptable interventions and models for CVH in LMICs. Our study aimed to develop a CVH intervention model that can be implemented in LMICs using existing human healthcare resources.

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