Enhancing Medical Students' Reflective Capacity: Utilizing Reflective Practice Questionnaire as an Action Research Diagnostic Tool.

Introduction Reflection is the intentional evaluation of one's beliefs or understanding in consideration of the available evidence. Reflection has been noted to enhance profound learning and critical thinking and is an essential foundation of experiential learning. The Reflective Practice Questionnaire (RPQ) is a valid and reliable tool for assessing reflective capacity among medical students.

Unveiling the Link: A Comprehensive Narrative Review of the Relationship Between Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus and Celiac Disease.

Type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is an autoimmune condition with a genetic predisposition. It has underlying autoimmune destruction of the pancreatic cells that produce insulin. It is often accompanied by other autoimmune conditions.

Review of Phytochemicals Present in Psidium guajava Plant and Its Mechanism of Action on Medicinal Activities.

For centuries, herbal remedies have been employed to address a variety of human ailments, and Linn (Myrtaceae), commonly known as guava, stands out as a noteworthy medicinal plant with significant pharmacological potential. In India, particularly in rural areas where access to conventional medicines can be limited, the various parts of the plant, including its leaves, bark, roots, and fruit, have been harnessed for their therapeutic properties to tackle various health issues. Linn proves to be a valuable repository of essential nutrients along with bioactive compounds such as α-terpineol, β-caryophyllene (trans-caryophyllene), rutin, α-humulene, oleanolic acid, flavonoids, and quercetin.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L): A Fruitful Fountain of Remedial Potential.

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has long been used for medical purposes. Punica protopunicas and Punica granatum L.

Tachycardia and fever after packed red cell (PRC) infusion: A case report.

A 56-year-old female patient with a body weight of 60 kg was brought to the hospital with hematemesis and received one unit of packed red cells (PRCs) for this condition. After 30 min, the patient experienced tachycardia of 120 beats/min and an increased body temperature of 102°F. The patient had no relevant medical history of allergy or similar episodes in the past.

Ayurgenomics in Anti-Viral Therapy: A Literature Synthesis.

This review focuses on Ayurgenomics (AG) used in antiviral therapy. According to Ayurveda, three doshas govern Prakriti, the natural organizational structure of humans. AG is a new field in modern medicine that focuses on establishing individualized self-care.

Role of Technology in Detection of COVID-19.

The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus caused coronavirus infection termed as COVID-19, an illness that has spread devastation all over the world. It was developed first in China and had swiftly spread throughout the world. COVID has created imposed burden on health in the lives of all individuals around the globe.

Robotic Surgery: A Narrative Review.

In general surgery, the use of robotic and laparoscopic methods has increased. Robotic surgery that requires the least incision has advanced over the years in a short period of time, benefitting both the patient and the surgeon. According to this, robotic platforms and tools are now being used and improved more commonly in general surgery.

Partial in vitro and in vivo red scorpion venom neutralization activity of Andrographis paniculata.

Objective: Red scorpion (Mesobuthus tamulus) is the most lethal among all poisonous species of scorpions. Envenoming by Mesobuthus tamulus is quite common along the western coast of India, without any established therapy. Andrographis paniculata is one of the plants that has long been used in traditional herbal medicine for the treatment of poisoning by animal bites.

Role of cinnarizine and nifedipine on anticonvulsant effect of sodium valproate and carbamazepine in maximal electroshock and pentylenetetrazole model of seizures in mice.

Objective: To study the effect of calcium channel blockers (CCBs) cinnarizine and nifedipine on maximal electroshock (MES)-induced and pentylenetetrazole (PTZ)-induced convulsions and also their effect in combination with conventional antiepileptic drugs (CAED).

Materials And Methods: For this study, Swiss albino mice were used. Effects of cinnarizine (30 mg/kg), nifedipine (5 mg/kg), sodium valproate (300 mg/kg) and carbamazepine (8 mg/kg) alone and in combination were studied in MES and PTZ seizure models.