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When we look at the preamble of Indian Constitution we can trace the words like “WE, THE PEOPLE OF INDIA, having solemnly resolved to constitute India into a SOVEREIGN SOCIALIST SECULAR DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC and to secure to all its citizens: JUSTICE, social, economic and political; LIBERTY of thought, expression, belief, faith and worship; EQUALITY of status and of opportunity; and to promote among them all FRATERNITY assuring the dignity of the individual and the unity and integrity of the Nation; in our constituent assembly this 26th day of November, 1949, do hereby adopt, enact and give t

At present, universities have to respond to social demands, without losing autonomy. For this reason, it must perform processes in the most transparent way possible so that society knows and endorses what happens in it. Quality assurance in universities tends to promote autonomy and decentralization, but it is a challenge to focus more on solving the main problems of society.

Objective: The objective of this study was to identify the attitudes of Primary Health Care professionals toward the work and interpersonal relationships with patients who present disorders related to alcohol use. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study that was performedthrough the application of two questionnaires in a non-probabilistic sample of 489 health professionals working in Primary Health Care in the city of Uberlândia, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. Results: Data analysis allowed identifyingthat the professionals presented negative attitudes toward the work with these patients.

Background: The process of rapid and unplanned urbanization has resulted in an unwanted revolution in the growth of motorvehicle worldwide. The alarming increase in morbidity and mortality showing to Road Traffic Accident over the past fewdecades is a matter of great concern in Kerala. Day by day road traffic accidents are increasing in Kottayam district. The study will add knowledge on understanding what risk factors contribute to the occurrence of road traffic accidents and related injuries in Kottayam district.

Since centuries ago turmeric (also known as Curcuma Longa) has been used as an ancient spice in food and has remained popular in most southasian countries. Turmeric belongs in the ginger family and is a spice derived from the root of the curcuma longa plant. Thus, curcumin (also known as curcuminoids or phenolic compounds) is the active ingredient in turmeric powder or turmeric essential oils, and is known to communicate with 160 mechanisms and pathways in the body to support a wide range of processes, including brain health, cardiovascular health, tissue health.

The uterine cervix represents a pathologically important part of the uterus because of the high prevalence of cervical cancer worldwide. The epithelium of the cervix can be infected by sexually transmitted oncogenic types of human papillomavirus (HPV). These virus cause persistent infection of the cervical epithelial cells and this leads to viral cytopathic changes associated with atypia (koilocytic atypia) in the infected cells. This is referred to as squamous intraepithelial lesions which can be low grade or high grade depending on the severity of koilocytic atypia.

Objective: To analyze the functional capacity of hypertensive elderly assisted in the Family Health Strategy. Method: Descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative research with 359 hypertensive elderly patients. Instruments were used to characterize the elderly as to demographic characteristics and life habits, basic activities of daily living, instrumental activities of daily living and advanced activities of daily living. The research was approved by the Research Ethics Committee.

Background: Cancer of the cervix remains a major public health problem among women worldwide especially in developing countries and in Kenya, there are about 2,454 new cases and 1,676 annual deaths. The potential areas of new cases include fish landing sites, where there are high prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases due to promiscuity. However, knowledge and barriers to cervical cancer screening in the fish landing sites have not been assessed despite the vulnerability of the population.

Dhara is one of the pleasant as well as popular therapies. ‘Dhara’ is the procedure in which medicated oil, milk or buttermilk is poured in a continuous stream on the head especially on the forehead and when ‘Takra’ is poured on the forehead & scalp, it is called Takradhara. This Takradhara cures premature grey hair, fatigue, infirmity and emaciation, headache, lack of vitality, pricking pains of palm and sole, diabetes, lack of proper functioning of the limb, joints, pains in the chest, heart diseases, indigestion, dyspepsia and diseases of the eyes, nose, throat & ears.