bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Enlightening and Predicting the Correlation Around Deep Neural Nets and Cognitive Perceptions
Authors: Bhan Singh Chandra Bhim
Published: December 2020

Recently, psychologist has experienced drastic development using statistical methods to analyze the interactions of humans. The intention of past decades of psychological studies is to model how individuals learn elements and types. The scientific validation of such studies is often based on straightforward illustrations of artificial stimuli. Recently, in activities such as recognizing items in natural pictures, strong neural networks have reached or exceeded human precision. In this paper, we present Relevance Networks (RNs) as a basic plug-and-play application with Covolutionary Neural Network (CNN) to address issues that are essentially related to reasoning. Thus our proposed network performs visual answering the questions, superhuman performance and text based answering. All of these have been accomplished by complex reasoning on diverse physical systems. Thus, by simply increasing convolutions, (Long Short Term Memory) LSTMs, and (Multi-Layer Perceptron) MLPs with RNs, we can remove the computational burden from network components that are unsuitable for handling relational reasoning, reduce the overall complexity of the network, and gain a general ability to reason about the relationships between entities and their properties.
Connections
Authors: De Oliveira Ricardo Santos
Published: December 2020

The human brain contains around 86 billion nerve cells and about as many glial cells [1]. In addition, there are about 100 trillion connections between the nerve cells alone. While mapping all the connections of a human brain remains out of reach, scientists have started to address the problem on a smaller scale.
The term artificial neural networks (ANNs or simply neural networks (NNs), encompassing a family of nonlinear computational methods that, at least in the early stage of their development, were inspired by the functioning of the human brain. Indeed, the first ANNs were nothing more than integrated circuits devised to reproduce and understand the transmission of nerve stimuli and signals in the human central nervous system [2].
The correct way of doing it is to the first study human behavior. The human brain has a biological neural network that has billions of interconnections. As the brain learns, these connections are either formed, changed or removed, similar to how an artificial neural network adjusts its weights to account for a new training example. This complexity is the reason why it is said that practice makes one perfect since a greater number of learning instances allow the biological neural network to become better at whatever it is doing. Depending upon the stimulus, only a certain subset of neurons are activated in the nervous system.
Recently, Moreau et al., [3] published an interesting paper studying how artificial intelligence can help doctors and patients with meningiomas make better treatment decisions, according to a new study. They demonstrated that their models were capable of predicting meaningful individual-specific clinical outcome variables and show good generalizability across the Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) database to predict meningioma malignancy and survival after specific treatments.
Statistical learning models were trained and validated on 62,844 patients from the SEER database and a model scoring for the malignancy model was performed using a series of metrics. A free smartphone and web application were also provided for readers to access and test the predictive models (www.meningioma.app).
The use of artificial intelligence techniques is gradually bringing efficient theoretical solutions to a large number of real-world clinical problems related to the brain (4). Specifically, recently, thanks to the accumulation of relevant data and the development of increasingly effective algorithms, it has been possible to significantly increase the understanding of complex brain mechanisms. The researchers' efforts are creating increasingly sophisticated and interpretable algorithms, which could favor a more intensive use of “intelligent” technologies in practical clinical contexts.
Brain and machine working together will improve the power of these methods to make individual-patient predictions could lead to improved diagnosis, patient counseling, and outcomes.
ETV and choroid plexus coagulation: a critical analysis
Authors: Santos Marcelo Volpon
Published: December 2020

Objective: To analyze the current medical literature regarding the addition of choroid plexus coagulation (CPC) to an endoscopic third ventriculostomy (ETV), with the aim of improving its efficacy. The historical background and rationale for these procedures are also presented. 
Methods: A Pubmed search using MeSH terms “choroid plexus coagulation” and “endoscopic third ventriculostomy” was performed in October 2020, retrieving 107 papers. A summary of the findings of these articles is provided, with a particular emphasis on the ones with higher scientific evidence levels (two systematic reviews with meta-analyses and three prospective studies with large case series). The following questions should be answered: “Does CPC add to the success rate of ETV, and in comparison, with shunts?” “Which clinical and surgical factors contribute to positive results of CPC / ETV?” And “Does CPC add morbidity / mortality to endoscopic surgery?”
Results/Discussion: There is significant evidence to support that CPC adds up to the success rates of ETV; this is particularly true in the context of the so-called “communicating hydrocephalus”, especially for patients with post-infectious and post-hemorrhagic hydrocephalus. Nevertheless, patients with “obstructive” etiologies also benefit from CPC + ETV. Pooled success was estimated at around 63%, and successful results as measured by shunt-free rates ranged from 49% to 75%. The highest benefit was observed in patients above 6 months of age. Other factors that might have an influence in success rates include extent of cauterization and, understandably, the use of flexible endoscopes, that allow for coagulating greater amounts of choroid plexus. Morbidity rates were not affected and remained similar to ETV and other neuroendoscopic procedures alone (around 1% overall).
Conclusion: The addition of CPC to an ETV can be quite beneficial and improve its success rate; this combination is certainly useful to avoid shunts. Nevertheless, patient selection and a thorough knowledge of the surgical indications and techniques is still required to achieve satisfactory results.
Os reflexos da ampliação conceitual de deficiência nos benefícios previdenciários e assistenciais
Authors: Leite Amaral Junior
Published: December 2020

Este artigo objetiva analisar as alterações, bem como as implicações decorrentes da adoção, pelo Estado Brasileiro, da Convenção sobre os Direitos das Pessoas com Deficiência, incorporada formal e materialmente ao ordenamento constitucional, observando a ritualística estabelecida no §3º, do artigo 5º, da Constituição Federal de 1988. Para tanto, a abordagem ao tema dar-se-á sob o viés histórico, dialético e comparativo, sem prejuízo de pontuar e defender que o conceito de pessoa com deficiência deve desatrelar-se da concepção atinente a incapacidade revelada basicamente sob o aspecto físico/clínico, que para fração do entendimento judicial hodierno é aferível somente por profissional com formação em Medicina. Ao cabo, em razão dos reflexos decorrentes da ampliação semântica do conceito de deficiência, será proposta uma nova abordagem da incapacidade.
CAVALCANTE, P. R. CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PSICOLOGIA NO ACESSO À JUSTIÇA: (des)construções no campo sociojurídico, desafios e possibilidades de atuação na Defensoria Pública. Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2016, p. 296.
Authors: Eliana Mazaro Rita , Rosa Antunes Aline
Published: December 2020

CAVALCANTE, P. R. CONTRIBUIÇÕES DA PSICOLOGIA NO ACESSO À JUSTIÇA: (des)construções no campo sociojurídico, desafios e possibilidades de atuação na Defensoria Pública. Rio de Janeiro: Lumen Juris, 2016, p. 296.

Rita Eliana Mazaro, Aline Rosa Antunes
A importância da leitura e da escrita como forma de (re)socializar os alunos da modalidade de educação de jovens e adultos do ensino médio da cidade de São Luís no presídio feminino e masculino
Authors: Bonfim da Silva Rachel
Published: December 2020

Este trabalho apresenta uma pesquisa sobre a escrita e a leitura dos alunos da Educação de Jovens e Adultos no presídio feminino e masculino no estado do Maranhão através da realização do 1º Concurso de Redação da Defensoria Pública da União no Brasil em todas as capitais com o Título: Eu tenho direito e a DPU está comigo. Teve-se como objetivo geral: analisar de forma crítica e reflexiva a pesquisa, metodologia e o resultado deste trabalho que culminou em duas premiações em 1º lugar, sendo uma aluna do presídio feminino e outro aluno matriculado numa escola regular ambos da modalidade EJA. Os objetivos específicos foram demonstrar as funções da Defensoria Pública da União e incentivar os alunos escreverem uma redação sobre seus direitos. Diante dos resultados obtidos, percebeu-se que os alunos que tinham mais práticas com as leituras e as escritas tiveram melhor êxito nas suas redações.
A interdependência entre a formação do profissional da saúde e a litigância para Judicialização:
Authors: Souza Mendes Marco Aurélio
Published: December 2020

O artigo pretende apresentar uma breve discussão sobre como o modelo biomédico e científico da medicina ocidental na formação do profissional da saúde contribui com elementos negativos para fomentar a Judicialização da saúde no país. Será realizada uma revisão bibliográfica sobre artigos e teses de doutoramento que trabalham o tema da formação do profissional médico e na relação entre Poder Judiciário e profissional da saúde. Os resultados pretendem identificar que a formação biomédica contribui para individualizar demandas e fortalecer o sistema de medicalização e a indústria comercial farmacêutica, desconstruindo as bases da integralidade e equidade do Sistema Único de Saúde para tornar a saúde um privilégio de classes sociais mais abastadas.
Os caminhos de proteção internacionais acessíveis às vítimas de violações de direitos humanos
Authors: Silva Santos Lorena
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo parte do pressuposto de que a conscientização dos direitos é tão essencial quanto o acesso às informações de como protegê-los em caso de violações. Neste sentido, esta pesquisa tem o objetivo de analisar a possibilidade de acesso ao mecanismo universal de proteção após uma busca não exitosa da vítima ao sistema regional interamericano, sob a possível problemática do Comitê de Direitos Humanos da ONU encontrarse impedido de analisar o caso, devido este já ter sido decidido no plano regional pela Corte Interamericana, com o esgotamento de todas as formas de impugnação, isto é, já ter ocorrido a coisa julgada. Entretanto, com base numa metodologia exploratória de cunho essencialmente bibliográfico, legislativo e jurisprudencial, buscou-se perquirir se a ausência de tutela pela Corte Interamericana não comprometeria o fim maior de salvaguardar os direitos humanos a que se destina o sistema internacional, ainda que numa perspectiva reparatória, e se assim tal constatação não seria capaz de tornar inócua a discussão acerca da positivação ou aplicação da teoria da coisa julgada implícita do direito internacional ao singular sistema de proteção de direitos humanos.
Dos aspectos (in)constitucionais do regime penitenciário federal
Authors: Augusto dos Santos Nascimento Filippe
Published: December 2020

O presente artigo trata das origens, do histórico edo desenvolvimento do sistema penitenciário federal no Brasil, bem como analisa as principais normas que existem para a regulação de tal modelo carcerário, realizando uma filtragem constitucional de tais dispositivos, apreciando criticamente as normas, a jurisprudência e a práxis sobre a temática, almejando contribuir com a ainda rara literatura nacional sobre a questão.
A resolução e exploração de problema à educação e à diversidade prisionais
Authors: De Brito Santos Miguel
Published: December 2020

O artigo ora apresentado é resultado da releitura do capítulo três da pesquisa desenvolvida com educandos privados de liberdade, experiência que aproximou, em seu tempo, a educação matemática desenvolvida pela Universidade Estadual da Paraíba – UEPB, à educação prisional, tendo como elo a pesquisa narrativa. Assim, foi possível aproximar experiências profissionais à metodologia exploração-resolução de problema em condições de privação de liberdade. A resolução-exploração de problema enquanto metodologia se apresenta como forte base ao educador que trabalha naquela condição. Além disso, a pesquisa revelou aproximações com outras áreas do conhecimento de tal modo a fortalecer argumentações, mesmo que em área aparentemente distante como é o caso do Direito. Emergem possibilidades de fundamentar, com base em campos da educação matemática, estudos voltados às populações de assistidos. Olhamos, mesmo que de modo tangencial, constructos da educação em presídios, o direito à educação, previsto internacionalmente, além de elementos quantitativos que apontam a dimensão do problema, por exemplo, a população brasileira analfabeta fora e dentro dos presídios.
Acordos de não persecução cível: desafios e perspectivas
Authors: Guimarães de Paula Ana Paula , Campos Faria Luísa
Published: December 2020

A Lei n° 13.964/2019, conhecida como Pacote Anticrime trouxe importantes inovações para o ordenamento jurídico brasileiro, com destaque para o chamado Acordo de Não Persecução Cível. Trata-se de nova previsão inserida na Lei de Improbidade Administrativa (Lei n° 8.429/94) que revoga a proibição de acordo, transação ou conciliação nas ações respectivas. Nesse sentido, o presente artigo joga luz a uma série de Imbróglios envolvendo o gênero dos Acordos Decisórios, bem como as soluções que têm sido apresentadas para resolvê-los. A pertinência do debate justifica-se pela necessidade de garantia de maior segurança jurídica na utilização desses instrumentos, bem como em seu adequado aproveitamento para a proteção da própria Administração Pública.
PERANAN BUDAYA ORGANISASI DALAM MEWUJUDKAN GOOD UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE (GUC) : SEBUAH IMPLIKASI SISTEM PENGENDALIAN INTERNAL DI POLITEKNIK NEGERI BANDUNG
Authors: Rosmiati Mia , Hastuti Hastuti , Rufaedah Yanti , Barnas Benny
Published: December 2020

Tata kelola perguruan tinggi yang baik di masa globalisasi ini sudah menjadi tujuan atau cita-cita dari setiap institusi pendidikan tinggi yang ada di Indonesia, dan perwujudan dari cita-cita tersebut akan tercapai apabila perguruan tinggi sudah menlaksanakan sistem pengendalian dengan baik. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisa peranan budaya organisasi dalam mewujudkan Good University Governance (GUG) melalui pelaksanaan kebijakan Sistem Pengendalian Internal (SPI) di Politeknik Negeri Bandung (Polban). Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah deskriptif analisis dengan pendekatan kualitatif dimana penulis berupaya untuk memaparkan temuan yang diperoleh dari sumber data baik primer yang diperoleh melalui wawancara dengan informan maupun data sekunder yang diperoleh dari peraturan-peraturan mengenai sistem pengendalian, serta menganalisis kaitan antara  dimensi yang ada dalam budaya organisasi dengan prinsip-prinsip yang terdapat dalam  GUG. Hasil dari penelitian ini menunjukkan bahwa keberhasilan pelaksanaan SPI di Polban erat kaitannya dengan iklim atau budaya organisasi dari perguruan tinggi tersebut sehingga masih ada dimensi yang belum terlaksana secara benar dan menyeluruh. Apabila budaya yang dikembangkan dalam mengelola perguruan tinggi tersebut adalah budaya yang baik dan positif, maka cita-cita untuk mewujudkan tata kelola perguruan tinggi yang baik akan dengan mudah dicapai, demikian juga sebaliknya. Kesimpulan dari penelitian ini adalah perguruan tinggi perlu untuk mengembangkan budaya organisasi yang kondusif sehingga akan mendukung keberhasilan pelaksanaan sistem pengendalian internal di perguruan tinggi khususnya Polban yang pada akhirnya akan membantu perwujudan dari Good University Governance.
PENYAKIT TANAMAN APEL DARI CITRA DAUN DENGAN CONVOLUTIONAL NEURAL NETWORK
Authors: Septian M Ridwan Dwi , Paliwang Andi Asrafil Ardan , Cahyanti Margi , Swedia Ericks Rachmat
Published: December 2020

Tanaman Apel merupakan buah tahunan yang berasal dari daerah Asia Barat dengan iklim sub tropis. Di Indonesia tanaman Apel ditanam sejak tahun 1934 hingga saat ini. Tanaman Apel dapat tumbuh dan berbuah baik di daerah dataran tinggi. Para petani biasanya melakukan pencegahan penyakit atau hama dengan melakukan penyemprotan setiap 1 – 2 minggu sekali dengan dosis ringan. Pencegahan ini agar penyakit/hama dapat segera ditanggulangi dan baik jika dilakukan pada pagi atau sore hari. Terkadang petani juga membutuhkan seorang pakar dalam menentukan jenis hama/penyakit pada tanaman Apel agar dapet memberikan solusi terbaik. Oleh karena itu diperlukan adanya pendekatan digital agar dapat mengenali beragam jenis hama/penyakit tanaman Apel dengan cepat dan mudah. Teknologi Deep Learning, merupakan salah satu bidang ilmu baru dalam Machine Learning dan berkembang dengan depat. Deep Learning memiliki kemampuan yang baik dalam Computer Vision, salah satunya yaitu image classification atau klasifikasi objek pada citra. Metode yang dapat digunakan dalam melakukan klasifikasi citra ini yaitu Convolutional Neural Network (CNN). Berdasarkan hasil uji coba, aplikasi berhasil diimplementasikan dengan baik menggunakan framework  dart berbasis android dengan hasil final test accuracy yang diperoleh yaitu didapat keakuratan sebesar 97,1%.
A CLINICAL STUDY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF AMAVATA (RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS) THROUGH KSHARA VASTI ALONG WITH SHAMANOUSHADHI
Authors: Sourabh Gupta  , M.A. Hullur
Published: December 2020

Amavata is a disorder where in lot of similarity is seen with Rheumatoid arthritis. This is a systemic chronic inflammatory joint disorder which affect predominantly to synovial joints. Cardiac involvement, symmetrical involvement of joints along with pain, stiffness and swelling with number of systemic complications resembles the disease Amavata.

Methods: A total of 15 patients considering inclusion and exclusion criteria were selected to study Amavata in detail according to Ayurvedic texts and Rheumatoid Arthritis of modern medicine. Kshara Vasti schedule followed by Shamanoushadhi Simhanada Guggulu 500mg twice and Rasna Saptak Kwatha 40ml as Anupana for 45 days was given for 38 days with 1 month follow-up period.

Results: Out of 15, 11 patients (73%) falls under marked relief category, 3 patients (20%) falls under moderate relief category and lastly 1 patient (6%) falls under mild relief category in subjective parameters. In the objective parameters, 9 patients (60%), 11 patients (73.33%) falls under marked relief category of grip strength and tenderness respectively. 03 patients (20%), 2 patients (13.33%) falls under moderate relief category of grip strength and tenderness respectively. 03 patients (20%), 2 patients (13.33%), 14 patients (93.33%) falls under mild relief category of grip strength, tenderness and E.S.R respectively. 1 subject (6.66%) falls under no relief category of E.S.R.

Conclusion: All parameters of assessment but Kshara Vasti showed better improvement in the symptoms of the disease Amavata.
PHARMACEUTICAL & ANALYTICAL STUDY OF SAMAGUNA BALIJARITA RASA SINDURA
Authors: Sorab Gaind  , Pradeep Agnihotri
Published: December 2020

Rasasindura is a one of Kuppipakva Rasayana a unique method of preparation and is one such imperative Kupipakwa Rasayana, referred to be Elixir of life. It is formulated by two fundamental substances of Rasashastra i.e., Shudha Parada and Shudha Gandhaka. It is said to be prepared by same process but with different proportion of Gandhaka, and accordingly various forms of Rasasindura are named as Ardhaguna, Samaguna, Dviguna, Triguna, Chaturguna, Panchaguna, Shadguna balijarita Rasasindura, where in, the therapeutic merits of Rasasindura and pharmaceutics of Rasasindura changes according to quantum of Gandhaka.

Rasasindura is a Sagandha, Sagni and Bahirdhooma Kupipakwa Rasayana. Samaguna balijarita Rasasindur was prepared with equal quantities of Parada and Gandhaka by Kupipaka method in 20 hours and physicochemical analysis was carried out.

Ash values in Samagunabalijarita Rasasindur were found to be 0.02%. Free mercury was nil in Samagunabalijarita Rasasindur where as its traces were present in the Kajjali. Free sulfur traces were present in Samagunabalijarita Rasasindur. Total mercury percentage in Samaguna Kajjali was 36.02%. Total mercury percentage in Samagunabalijarita Rasasindoor was 83.15%. Total sulfur percentage in Samagunabalijarita Rasasindoor was 13.06%. By XRD analysis Samagunabalijarita rasasindur was identified as Cinnabar having Hexagonal crystal structure with primitive lattice.
EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF JALOUKAVACHARANA AND SIRAVYADHANA IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VATARAKTA: A COMPARATIVE STUDY
Authors: Rajeshwari  , Deenaprakash Bharadwaj  , Harshavardhana K
Published: December 2020

Vatarakta is the illness that exhibits different signs and symptoms based upon the Dosha, Utthana and Gambheera Avastha. Dietary habits and life style modalities play a major role in the causation of Vatarakta. Though various remedies are there to treat it, Raktamokshana is said to be an effective, and standard technique. Hence it is claimed to be an important affective tool in the management of Vatarakta. This study is undertaken to explore and compare the efficacy of Jaloukavacharana and Siravyadhana in Vatarakta.

Randomized comparative clinical trial was adopted in this study. 40 subjects fulfilling diagnostic and inclusion criteria were selected and divided into two groups. The day on which the procedure was conducted was considered as first day of the trail. Follow up was on 8th & 15th day. Total duration of Study was 15 days. In both the group there is a significant improvement of subjective and objective symptoms except on Vaivarnya. The collected data is statistically analysed Jaloukavacharana is found to be more effective in the features Daha and Shopha. Siravydhana is more effective in Shoola and Vivarnya. Both the procedure shows equal effect on Sparshaasahatva. The overall results of Group A are 82.11% and Group B is 82.76%. Both the treatments are equally effective in Vatarakta. Hence alternative hypothesis H3 is proved. This simple and cost-effective treatments are painless do not require any anaesthesia. Hence it can be easily performed in OPD level on day-care basis.
CONCEPT OF SHADKRIYAKAALA OF VRANA BY SUSRUTHA W.S.R TO VENOUS ULCER
Authors: V.B. Binya  , M.M.Abdul Shukkoor  , N.H.Subi
Published: December 2020

Acharya Susrutha has described about the Samprapthi (pathogenesis) of Vrana (ulcer) in detail in Susrutha samhitha sutrasthana. All the ulcers like arterial ulcer, venous ulcer, trophic ulcer etc can be considered as Vrana. But no specific term has been made by Acharya for venous ulcer. Venous ulcers are the wounds occurring as a result of inappropriate functioning of venous valves or of venous obstruction by thrombus. While going through the characteristics of Dushtavrana (chronic ulcer) like Krishna/ Suklavarna (hyper/hypopigmented areas), Deerghakaala anubandhitwa (chronicity), Durgandhitha pooyasraava (foul smelling serous/ purulent discharge) etc, venous ulcer can be considered as a dushtavrana, particularly in its chronic stage. Sira (vein) is the deranged anatomical component in case of venous insufficiency as well as venous ulcer and this Sira has been told as one of the Vranasthaanaas (sites of Vrana) by Susrutha. Hence the term Sirajadushtavrana can be attributed to venous ulcer. Aetiopathogenesis of venous ulcer has striking similarities with that of Dushtavrana. In this article, a gentle attempt has been made to correlate the aetiopathogenesis of venous ulcer with the specific characteristics said in each stage of Shadkriyakala (aetiopathogenesis) of Vranasamprapthi (ulcer) as told by Acharya.
A CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE RASAYANA EFFECT OF ASTHISHRINKHALAGHRITA IN JARA
Authors: Kavitha C. K  , Waheeda Banu
Published: December 2020

Modern medicine has made a great deal of progress in understanding the aging process and in controlling age-associated health issues. The problems of Aged were neglected by Ayurvedic science and recently there started new advancements in this branch of Ayurveda which is insufficient for the current needs. This had led to lack of active longevity with more disability and dependency. Thus, this study was taken up to evaluate the Rasayana (Anti- ageing) effect of Asthishrinkhalaghrita in Jara janya vyadhi (Diseases due to senility). Methods: In present study, 30 subjects were diagnosed with the Jara janya vyadhi, selected randomly and were given with 15 ml of Asthishrinkhalaghrita in the morning for 30 days. The data obtained were recorded, tabulated and statistically analyzed using appropriate statistical methods. Results: Study showed mild improvement in overall treatment. Though no statistically significant results were obtained, there was a good improvement for the patient in Climbing stairs, Sleep disturbance, Shwasa vridhi (Dyspnoea), Malabadhata (Constipation), Agni mandya (loss of appetite)and weight gain with p value<0.05 and Slatha sandhi (laxity of joints)and walking with p value > 0.05. Conclusion: Thus Rasayana chikitsa can improve the longevity, positive health; provide the resistance to fight against the diseases, keeping the excellence in the tissues including mental faculties.
ROLE OF RUBBER BAND LIGATION AS A NON-INVASIVE TREATMENT IN HAEMORRHOID W.S.R. TO INTERNAL HAEMORRHOIDS
Authors: Verma Shweta  , Bhargav Akhlesh
Published: December 2020

In the present modern age,the majority of people are suffering from haemorrhoids. Mithyaahara- Vihara (faulty food habits and improper sedentary lifestyle) has increased its incidence. Internal haemorrhoid is situated internal to anal orifice, starts at anorectal ring and ends at the dentate line. Haemorrhoidectomy either open or closed is an invasive procedure for the treatment of hemorrhoids. A non-invasive measure for the treatment of haemorrhoids is Rubber Band Ligation. In this method, internal haemorrhoids are tied off at its base with rubber bands to cutting off blood flow resulting in necrosis of the haemorrhoidal stump. It relies on the principle of mucosal fixation. In the present clinical study Rubber Band, Ligation was done in randomly selected 15 patients of either sex with internal haemorrhoids. The duration of the trial was of 15 days, with a follow-up of 4 weeks. The total effect of therapy was assessed based on Clinical &Postoperative criteria. Statistical analysis has determined significance of the treatment. For all values significance level was p<0.05. In proctorrhagia percentage relief was 77.7% and results were highly significant while in prolapse percentage relief was 66.6% and the results were highly significant.Rubber band ligation has the advantages of no requirement of anesthesia, minimal hospitalization, and less postoperative pain. Hence after clinical study, it can be concluded that Rubber Band Ligation is a timely accepted effective treatment modality for complete relief of symptomatic internal haemorrhoids. Through a non-invasive approach, it cures internal haemorrhoids without disturbing normal haemorrhoidal cushion.
A RANDOMISED DOUBLE-BLIND CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE AND COMPARE THE EFFECTS OF VRIDDADARU RASAYANA WITH BHARGAVAPROKTA RASAYANA ON AGEING IN APPARENTLY HEALTHY ELDERLY SUBJECTS
Authors: Manasa H P  , Yogeesha Acharya  , Sandesh Kumar
Published: December 2020

According to estimation, India currently has 6.7% over 65 years of age, which is expected to increase to 20% by the year 2050. As growing old is a part of the life cycle, the effect of time is bound to happen and is unavoidable. The Kalajajara is a Swabhavika vyadhi, wherein, it is clearly mentioned that Swabhava balapravritta vyadhis being Yapya, can be managed through Bhojana, Paana, and Rasayana. Vriddadaru Rasayana is one such Rasayana mentioned in Gadanigraha especially for the elderly to promote healthy ageing and helping to prevent old age problems. Aims and objectives: To assess the effect of Vriddadaru Rasayana in improving the general body health and quality of life in the apparently healthy elderly subjects. Methodology– A Randomized double blind clinical study where 20 healthy elderly subjects were administered with Vriddadaru Rasayana for a period of 12 weeks. Observations and Results- Vriddadaru rasayana showed improvement in Ayurvedic parameters like Twakparushata, Slataasti, Slata sandhi, Utasahahani and Parakramahani but when compared with regard to objective parameters Vriddadaru rasayana showed significant values in DHEAS levels and 6MWT. Conclusion: Vriddadaru does Vatashamana, balancing the Doshas, increasing the Utsaha and Parakrama and helps in improving the Agni thus helping in Dhatuposhana in the elderly.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF ATROPHIC VAGINITIS WITH CERVICAL INTRAEPITHELIAL NEOPLASIA- A CASE REPORT
Authors: Giby Thomas  , Lakshmi Devi.R
Published: December 2020

Vaginitis in postmenopausal women is termed as atrophic vaginitis, characterised by vaginal bleeding or spotting, vaginal discharge and discomfort or dryness in vulva. As the symptoms are not usually disclosed by women it may become chronic and can adversely affect the quality of life. In cervical intraepithelial neoplasia the squamous epithelium of cervix is replaced by the cells of varying degree of atypia. Even though CIN1 and CIN2 regress spontaneously, untreated CIN1 and CIN2 lesions may progress to invasive carcinoma. Ayurvedic management for the above conditions focuses on symptomatic relief and improvement of general health and immunity. Oral medication and Sthanika Chikitsa like Kshara Karma and Varthi play vital role in this. A 70 year old lady presented with complaints of burning sensation and itching over genital area. On examination haemorrhagic spots were observed on vaginal walls. She was sent to Early Cancer Detection Centre for cytological screening. The reports showed low grade sqamous intraepithelial lesion. She was managed with oral medications and Sthanika chikitsa. During follow up she was relieved from the symptoms like burning sensation and itching over genital area and vaginal discharge. Bleeding spots on vaginal walls were absent and cytology revealed a negative smear for intraepithelial lesion or malignancy. From this case report it is evidenced that Ayurvedic treatment modality is effective and successful for the management of Atrophic vaginitis with CIN.
PERSPECTIVE APPROACH TO PSYCHO-SOMATIC DISORDERS IN ELDERLY PATIENTS WITH CERTAIN MEDICINAL PLANTS IN COVID PANDEMIC
Authors: Debashree Priyadarshini  , Binodini Tripathy  , Gopal C Nanda
Published: December 2020

Psychosomatic disorders have now become a common disease in present global scenario due to Covid pandemic. People are always in panic due to morbidity of the disease whereas the livelihood has become a secondary morbid condition due to economic slowdown. Under the above global scenario almost every person is undergoing certain psychosomatic problems either one or both of the factors.  Apart from this, the present trend of competitive and conservative life-style has made young and old person to panic mental situations. The egoistic attitude of the human being and his inability to compromise his desire/demands tends to imbalance of temperament resulting into essential hypertension, insomnia, irritability etc. Ultimately such person becomes addicted to anxiolytic, anti-depressant and tranquilising drugs of modern medicine. Psychiatric disorders are commonly encountered by clinical medicine and the management includes psychotherapy, behavioural therapy, physical treatment with antipsychotic drugs, but the post management leads to addiction or drug dependence along with morbid withdrawal symptoms in patients. In view of problems of dependence specific approach of Ayurvedic concept like Satwavajaya and Daivavyapasraya have provided the light of protection but the practices are still limited due to orthodox beliefs. Some psychotropic drugs like Medhyarasayana etc. in single and compound form are described in classical texts for the management of different mental disorders. The use of herbs to offset these antecedents and outcome has greatly increased in recent years. Not only it is helpful for psychosomatic issues rather it would be helpful at least in such Covid pandemic as because the anti-psychotic drugs are scarce in market due to heavy personal demands. Ayurvedic approach can also create a trend of revitalising herbal preparations keeping behind the hazardous post drug complication. It is an attempt for mainstreaming the Ayurveda in present scenario.
THERAPEUTIC APPLIANCE OF IMPERILED MEDICINAL PLANT PULLAS-RHODODENDRON ARBOREUM SM.: A SHORT PERIODICAL ANALYSIS FROM ANCIENT TO MODERN ERA
Authors: Santosh Kumar Thakur  , Sumit Natthani  , Mita Kotecha
Published: December 2020

Rhododendron arboreum Sm. the world’s most famous rhododendron, is known as national flower of Nepal. The word Rhododendron is derived from Greek word rhodo mean rose and dendron means tree. It is often called Rhodies. The flowers being sweet and sour taste are used in the preparation of squash, jams, jellies and local brew. It is used in folklore medicine to treat many disorders and often used as a substitute to another famous plant drug Rohitaka. Pharmaceuticals companies and traditional practitioners of Nepal are using its bark, as a substitute of Rohitaka i.e. Tecomella undulate (Sm.) Seem. The present review highlights some potential therapeutics from ancient to modern era in order to explore the gap as well as bring out certain suggestive approaches from exploration of its ancient traditional therapeutics/properties to future conservation of this plant species.
TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF MARICH (PIPER NIGRUM LINN.) ON EXPERIMENTAL MODEL OF HIGH FAT DIET INDUCED OBESITY
Authors: Bomble Rajashri  , Deshpande Mansi  , Sawant Vidya
Published: December 2020

As per today’s modern world unhealthy and stressful life style and wrong eating habits have lead to a deadly condition which effects our healthy well being and becomes a cause for various disease which effects the longevity of life, yes it is nothing else than Obesity called as Sthoulya in Ayurved. Marich is responsible for destroying Visha, Jantu, Kapha, and Vata from body. It is useful in scraping Kapha from the body. Aim of the study is to evaluate the effect of Marich Churna in experimental model of high fat diet induced obesity. The experimental study was carried out for 42 days. In which for the ﬁrst 21 days, the obesity was induced by creating high fat induced obesity experimental model of Wistar rats male, which was further treated for next 21 days with three different test drug dosage of Marich (A), of 90mg/kg., Marich (B) of 180mg/kg and Marich (C) of 270mg/kg were used. For obesity induction Vanaspati Ghee (Dalda) and coconut oil (Parachute) was used in which daily pellets were soaked overnight. The weight was recorded on weekly basis where as the blood samples were collected on 0, 21 and 42 days respectively. Standard Drug Atorvastatin was used. The blood samples were sent for histopathological results and the statistical analysis was done with Annova method. Obesity was induced till day 21 and again was reduced satisfactorily by Marich group (A) and group (C ) showed maximum satisfactory results with histopathological changes. Marich has anti-obesity potential. According to variation of dose the results have signiﬁcant changes.
AYURVEDA AS A CO-THERAPY IN THE MANAGEMENT OF OLIGOASTROCYTOMA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Virendra Singh Hada  , Harish Bhakuni  , Radhika.S.Pukale
Published: December 2020

Anaplastic astrocytoma (AA) is a diffusely infiltrating malignant, astrocytic, primary brain tumour with a peak incidence between 40 to 50 years of age is a leading cause of cancer death. Though cancer chemotherapy is highly effective in many cancers, but side-effects of chemotherapy are severe in many patients like myelosuppression, anorexia, weight loss, mucositis, fatigue, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea. It appears that side effects of chemotherapy are manifestations of aggravated Tridosha as Raktadushti (vitiated blood). Therefore, present case study was undertaken to find effectiveness of Ayurvedic medication as an adjuvant or co-therapy in the management of oligoastrocytoma as well as in minimizing the side effect of chemo-radiotherapy. A female patient of age 40 years with brain cancer (clinically diagnosed case of anaplastic oligoastrocytoma grade 3rd) undergoing oral chemotherapy by irnocam 150 mg, avastin 400mg for 6 cycle and radiotherapy was taken. Patient was given classical Ayurvedic formulation of Rasa sindur 50mg+ Abhrakbhasma 250mg+ Vachachurna 500mg+ Panchamritalauha guggulu 250mg BD with honey, Shatavarighrita 5gm BD with milk, Jyotishmatitaila 5 drops BD with Bataasha and cap SNEC30 (liquid curcumin capsules). After the completion of 6th cycle there were very encouraging results observed with negligible side effects, improvement in all chief complaints, general health condition and quality of life of the patient. Ayurvedic medication appears to have significant effect on reducing side effect of chemo-radiotherapy and improving quality of life in the patient of brain cancer (oligoastrocytoma).
A COMPARATIVE CLINICAL STUDY TO EVALUATE THE EFFECT OF CHARAKOKTA MUTRAVIRECHANIYA MAHAKASHAYA IN MUTRAKRICHRA OR LOWER URINARY TRACT INFECTION
Authors: Aryamol A D  , Umesh C  , Gopal Krishna G
Published: December 2020

Mutrakrichra the disease of Mutravaha Srotas is caused due to Sanga (obstruction). Mutrakrichra means difficulty in micturition. Mutrakrichra can be compared to lower urinary tract infection (LUTI) symptoms. LUTI is the most common infection known to mankind and a common condition seen in general practice. Urinary tract infection affects more than 150 million people every year worldwide. Objective: To evaluate the effect of Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya in LUTI and to compare its efficacy with Tab. Norfloxacin. Methods: 45 patients of either gender with the symptoms of LUTI were randomized into three groups of 15 patients each. Group A- received Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya 50ml. Group B- received Tab. Norfloxacin 400mg and Group C- Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya and Tab. Norfloxacin in the above mentioned dose for ten days. Efficacy outcomes were assessed through subjective parameters and routine urine and microscopic examination. Observation and results: When compared all the groups showed better results in relieving the clinical symptoms of LUTI. Overall patients treated with Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya and Tab. Norfloxacin showed better results, but there was no significant difference between the groups (P<0.351). Conclusion: Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya was able to meet the efficacy outcomes measures in comparison to Tab. Norfloxacin. Clinical effects of Mutravirechaniya Mahakashaya were similar to Tab. Norfloxacin owing to its diuretic, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties.
MUDHAGARBHA W.S.R. OBSTRUCTED LABOUR AND ITS APPLIED ASPECT
Authors: Swati Bala  , Kalpna Sharma  , Prabhakar Shukla
Published: December 2020

Maternal and Infant mortality is still a big problem in Modern scenario. Different complications during preconception, antenatal, intranatal and postnatal period are increasing day by day. Ayurveda has given prime importance to Antenatal and Intranatal care of women and her baby. In spite of good care sometimes labour has unpredictable outcomes, previously normal labour suddenly landed up into abnormal or obstructed labour. In Ayurveda, obstructed labour has unique concepts and is explained under the term Mudagarbha. Obstructed labour is also a cause of maternal and infant death. In the present article an attempt is made to throw light on the very unique concept of Mudhagarbha described in Ayurveda and its scientific Concept.
A CRITICAL REVIEW ON DANTAHARSHA IN SHALAKYATANTRA
Authors: Suchitra Chawan  , Suja K. Sreedhar
Published: December 2020

Mukha is considered as one of the Nava dwaras. Danta is the Anga (part) of Mukha. There are various diseases affecting the Mukha and their Angas. As preventive therapy our Acharyas have mentioned Kavala, Gandusha, Dantadhavan, Mukhaprakhalana etc in Dincharya. One who does not indulge in such regimen is sure to be affected by the diseases of the Mukha.

Dantaharsha is one of the 8 Dantaroga explained by Acharya Sushruta and it is the most common disorder of the mouth. Clinically, if teeth do not tolerate cold or heat or any other kind of touch, it is known as Dantaharsha. It can be compared with dental hypersensitivity. Several people all around the world experience this painful condition and are highly prevalent in the adult populations. Dantagatharogas, its causes, prevention and treatment are explained in detail in all the ancient texts of Ayurveda. This shows the importance given to oral health during those eras and even now, it is rightly said oral health is equal to overall health. Many remedies are prescribed in modern medicine for the treatment of dentine hypersensitivity like use of fluorides, oxalates etc in the form of paste, lasers etc. But these methods are quite expensive and often recurrence of the symptoms is seen. Long use of these are said to cause allergic reaction to gums. So it becomes relevant to develop an easy, economic, non toxic and approachable modality as a treatment measure in Dantaharsha.
AN EPIDEMIOLOGICAL SURVEY STUDY TO KNOW THE SLEEPING AND WAKE UP TIME OF ELDERLY AND ITS RELATION TO HEALTH
Authors: Ankita  , Mukta  , Shivakumar S. Harti  , Medha Kulkarni
Published: December 2020

Vridh Awsatha compared with Geriatric Population is the state of “Vata Vridhi” related with various Vatavridhi disorders. The older individuals often suffer from multiple medical problems. Like, osteoarthritis, shortness of breath, congestive heart failure, all can lead to difficulty with sleep initiation and maintenance. Trouble with sleep is strongly correlated with complaints about health and depression. Studies examining the prevalence of sleep disturbances in patients with chronic medical diseases have reported that 31% of arthritis and 66% of chronic pain patients report difficulty falling asleep, while 81% of arthritis, 85% of chronic pain, and 33% of diabetes patients report difficulty staying asleep. In a recent National Sleep Foundation survey of adults aged 65 years and over, those with more medical conditions, including cardiac and pulmonary disease and depression, reported significantly more sleep complaints. Objective: This study has been conducted to evaluate the sleeping and waking time of elderly and Diseases pattern with sleep status. Methodology: Interview based Questionnaire was prepared to know the sleep timings, waking up timings of elderly. 96 subjects of both sex was selected from OPD of AIIA, and nearby place and collected data was analyzed by using odd’s. Conclusion: According to the study the health status is directly affected by the timings of sleeping and waking up i.e. people who wake up early tends to be healthier. So, to add the quality in the end years of life, sleep will be main domain to work upon.
A QUESTIONNAIRE BASED SURVEY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE AND PRACTICES OF AYURVEDIC PRACTITIONERS TOWARDS MASANUMASIK KASHAYAS
Authors: Munshi Renuka P  , Kumbhar Dipti A  , Munot Sonali R
Published: December 2020

For a healthy pregnancy and delivery of a normal child, different group of medicines taken for each month of pregnancy is described in Ayurveda as Masanumasik Kashayas (monthly antenatal decoctions). Objectives: To assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of Ayurvedic practitioners regarding Masanumasik Kashayas. Methodology: Following ethical approval, a cross-sectional descriptive survey was conducted among Ayurvedic physicians from Mumbai region. Results: Of 130 questionnaires distributed, 120 physicians responded (92%). Although all the physicians were aware that Masanumasik Kashayasare described in the Samhitas, only 60% knew the number of Kashayas (decoctions). 85% knew the rationale for prescribing these Kashaya s(decoctions) and 93% agreed that these Kashayas (decoctions) improved pregnancy outcome. However, in clinical practice, 45% participants said that they prescribed Kashayas (decoctions) only in patients with bad obstetric history while 52.5% prescribed in regular ante-natal care. 83% preferred Vati (tablet) form rather than Kashaya (decoction) as patient compliance was better. All physicians who prescribed said that there were no adverse complaints and the pregnancy outcome was good. Conclusion: The study thus showed that all Ayurvedic practitioners were still well versed with Masanumasik Kashayas and prescribed these kashayas (decoctions) for a good pregnancy outcome in clinical practice with some modifications like usage of only 9 Kashayas (decoctions) and Vati form (tablet).
ROLE OF PANCHAKARMAS IN TREATMENT OF TIMIR: MODE OF ACTION AND CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Authors: Amrut S. Salunke  , Sukhada S. Kulkarni
Published: December 2020

Drushti or vision is most important sense of human body. Any condition disturbing visual acuity is considered under the title of Timir in Ayurvedic literature. Different Shodhana and Shamana procedures are used in treatment of Timir. Panchakarma procedures consisting of Vaman, Virechana, Basti, Nasya and Raktamokshana are chiefly used for Shodhana of vitiated humor. But these procedures are associated with various side effects and contra-indication. Injudicious use of such procedures in diseases like Timir affecting visual acuity of subject may lead to worsening of disease. Hence, these procedures should be used cautiously during treatment of ocular diseases especially those impairing vision.
AYURVEDIC MANAGEMENT OF VISPHOTAKA: A CASE STUDY
Authors: Afroja Yeasmin Akhtar Roji  , Abichal Chattopadhyaya
Published: December 2020

Visphotak is characterized with Agnidagdhanibha (Burning sensation feels like burned by fire), Sphota (white or red color nodular lesion along with clear fluid), Swajwara (persisting fever) which spreads all over the body all over the body. A six years old male, came into the OPD of Syamadas Vaidya Shastra Pith Hospital at Kolkata, presenting with complaints of generalized Blisters (vesicle) over the body associated with Osha (burning sensation all over the body), Arti (pain), mild fever, Kandu and oozing since last three months. Karma or treatment depends on Dosaswabhava. After treatment, vesicles were completely resolved with no sign of relapse and some scar marks. Photographs were taken before and after completing treatment of 3 months only after getting the patients consent. The outcome was a combined effect of both Shaman-sodhan and Ropana (through Prakshalan) therapy along with Pathya sevan. Hence, it was concluded that application of treatment principle of Pittaja Visarpa was justified in Visphotaka.
DAIVAVYAPASHRAYA CHIKITSA– THE MYSTIC & SPIRITUAL HEALING
Authors: Shalini HE  , Shreevathsa
Published: December 2020

The concept of Daivavyapashraya is the most neglected modality of treatment and many of the diseases are not getting cured from its root. If a holistic approach where all trividha chikitsa is adopted, success rate of the treatment can be increased. Knowingly or unknowingly Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa is being carried out in different parts of the country as a part of religious beliefs, but it’s beyond that and focuses on Spirituality. So documentation of such practices which are becoming extinct and a detailed study on Daivavyapashraya Chikitsa is essential. Here, In this article an attempt has been made to analyse the concept of Daivavyapashrayachikitsa and is presented as follows: 1. The concept of Daiva 2.References in Samhitas 3.Traditional practices 4.Survey of various centres 5.Science behind the Mystic & Spiritual healing (Daivavyapashrayachikitsa).