17 results match your criteria: "Mar Thoma College[Affiliation]"

This bibliometric study investigates the research landscape of magnetotherapy, also known as magnetic field therapy, which utilizes magnetic fields to promote healing, reduce pain, and improve overall health and well-being. The study uses bibliographic data from Scopus and employs Biblioshiny and CiteSpace for analysis. Key aspects examined include annual scientific production, most relevant authors, co-citation of cited authors, most relevant sources, countries' scientific production, and collaborations.

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Practice Trends in (C)APD Assessment and Management: A Survey of Audiologists in Kerala.

Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg

October 2024

Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, Yenepoya Medical College, Yenepoya Deemed to Be University, Mangalore, Karnataka India.

Article Synopsis
  • - The study explores current assessment and management practices for Central Auditory Processing Disorder (C)APD among Audiologists in Kerala, India, using a validated questionnaire and analyzing responses with descriptive statistics.
  • - Most participating Audiologists have bachelor’s degrees but lack clinical exposure, with only 59.2% conducting (C)APD screenings and a mere 35% performing comprehensive diagnostic evaluations, primarily relying on speech-in-noise tests.
  • - Key barriers to effective (C)APD management include limited resources, insufficient patient caseloads, and inadequate practical training; the study calls for standardized tools, enhanced training, and multidisciplinary collaboration to improve practices in the field.
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This bibliometric study analyzes the evolving field of thermotherapy, a medical treatment that utilizes heat to treat various conditions, including cancer, by applying controlled temperatures to targeted tissues. Utilizing bibliographic data from the core collection of Web of Science and analysis software Biblioshiny and VOSviewer, we analyzed several key metrics to gain insights into the development and trends in thermotherapy research. The annual scientific production revealed a significant increase in publications over the past two decades, reflecting growing interest in this field.

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Modifiable risk factors, oxidative stress markers, and SOD2 rs4880 SNP in coronary artery disease: an association study.

Mol Biol Rep

July 2024

Department of Biochemistry, Kuriakose Elias College, Mannanam, Kottayam, Kerala, 686561, India.

Background: Coronary artery disease (CAD) has been linked to single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) in superoxide dismutase 2 (SOD 2) gene. Additionally, several modifiable risk factors are also known to influence the CAD risk.

Aim: To investigate the association between selected modifiable risk factors and oxidative stress markers with the SOD2 rs4880 SNP in CAD patients.

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NF-κB has become a predominant regulator responsible for multiple physiological and pathological processes. NF-κB signaling pathway has canonical and non-canonical components which strategize the cancer-related metabolic processes. Non-canonical NF-κB pathways are known to contribute towards the chemoresistance of cancer cells.

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The mushrooming utilization of electronic devices in the current era produces electromagnetic interference (EMI) capable of disabling commercial and military electronic appliances on a level like never before. Due to this, the development of advanced materials for effectively shielding electromagnetic radiation has now become a pressing priority for the scientific world. This paper reviews the current research status of polymer nanocomposite-based EMI shielding materials, with a special focus on those with hybrid fillers and MXenes.

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Pyrazolone derivatives play a significant role in the treatment of cancer. The synergic effect which emerges from the combination of pyrazolone moiety with hydrazone functionality was investigated. The objective of this study was to explore the antiproliferative potential of copper(II), cobalt(II), nickel(II) and zinc(II) metal chelates synthesized from pyrazolone based hydrazone derivative.

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Recent developments in the chiroptical properties of chiral plasmonic gold nanostructures: bioanalytical applications.

Mikrochim Acta

November 2021

The Post Graduate Department of Mathematics, St. Gregorios College, University of Kerala, Kottarakara, 691531, Kerala, India.

The presence of excess L-amino acid in the Murchison meteorite, circular polarization effect in the genesis of stars and existence of chirality in interstellar molecules contribute to the origin of life on earth. Chiral-sensitive techniques have been employed to untangle the secret of the symmetries of the universe, designing of effective secure drugs and investigation of chiral biomolecules. The relationship between light and chiral molecules was employed to probe and explore such molecules using spectroscopy techniques.

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Cancer is still considered a "hopeless case", besides all of the advancements in oncology research. On the other hand, the natural products, as effective lead molecules, have gained significant interest for research due to the absence of toxic and harmful side effects usually associated with conventional treatment methods. Medicinal properties of herbal plants are strongly evidenced in traditional medicine from ancient times.

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Just for Today.

J Patient Exp

September 2018

Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mar Thoma College of Special Education, Kasaragod, Kerala, India.

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Electrospun polylactic acid-chitosan composite: a bio-based alternative for inorganic composites for advanced application.

J Mater Sci Mater Med

August 2018

International and Interuniversity Centre for Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Mahatma Gandhi University, Priyadarsini Hills P.O., Kottayam, Kerala, 686 560, India.

Fabricating novel materials for biomedical applications mostly require the use of biodegradable materials. In this work biodegradable materials like polylactic acid (PLA) and chitosan (CHS) were used for designing electrospun mats. This work reports the physical and chemical characterization of the PLA-CHS composite, prepared by the electrospinning technique using a mixed solvent system.

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Objective: The Self-administered Leeds Assessment of Neuropathic Symptoms and Signs (S-LANSS) is a 7-item self-report scale developed to identify pain which is of predominantly neuropathic origin. The aim of this study was to develop a Malayalam version of the LANSS and to test its validity and reliability in chronic pain patients.

Methodology: We enrolled 101 Malayalam-speaking chronic pain patients who visited the Division of Palliative Medicine, Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India.

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Influence of temporal resolution skills in speech discrimination abilities of older subjects.

Acta Otorhinolaryngol Ital

February 2017

Mar Thoma College of Special Education, Kerala University of Health Sciences, Kasaragod, Kerala, India.

Compromised temporal resolving power of the auditory system can be one of the main factors contributing to poor speech perception skills in the elderly. Very few of the earlier studies have systematically examined this aspect. Hence, the current study was designed with the following objectives: 1) To establish normative database of Gaps in Noise (GIN) test in elderly population in an Indian context.

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Objectives: Cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) and its hypermethylated RASSF1A gene signify a recent advancement in non-invasive prenatal diagnosis of feto-placental anomalies like pre-eclampsia. The study uses hypermethylated RASSF1A gene to quantify cffDNA and to assess its relationship with placental and urine proteins in pre-eclampsia cases.

Design And Methods: DNA was isolated from plasma samples of clinically diagnosed cases of pre-eclampsia (n=103) and normal pregnancy (n=616) from 21weeks of gestation.

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Objective: To quantify cell free fetal DNA (cffDNA) with fetal specific epigenetic marker, hypermethylated RASSF1A, in maternal plasma of normal pregnant women from 20 weeks of gestation and to assess its relationship with maternal age, height, pre-pregnancy weight and body mass index (BMI).

Methods: Hundred normal pregnant women within the gestational age of 21-40 weeks were randomly selected and grouped into five (n = 20). Group 1: 21-24, Group 2: 25-28, Group 3: 29-32, Group 4: 33-36 and Group 5: 37-40 weeks.

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Post laryngectomy voice rehabilitation is very challenging in centres with limited resources because of cost concerns and morbidity. A study of laryngectomised voice rehabilitated patients on follow up was performed to look into overall quality of life (QOL), morbidity and voice quality. Those patients who had visited head and neck surgical outpatient department during the period of January 2008 to October 2009 were evaluated for their QOL, morbidity and voice quality, objectively and subjectively.

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Natural radioactivity content in soil and indoor air of Chellanam.

Radiat Prot Dosimetry

November 2012

Research and PG Department of Physics, Mar Thoma College, Thiruvalla, Kerala, India.

Contribution of terrestrial radiation due to the presence of naturally occurring radionuclides in soil and air constitutes a significant component of the background radiation exposure to the population. The concentrations of natural radionuclides in the soil and indoor air of Chellanam were investigated with an aim of evaluating the environmental radioactivity level and radiation hazard to the population. Chellanam is in the suburbs of Cochin, with the Arabian Sea in the west and the Cochin backwaters in the east.

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