Volume 13 | Issue 11 |

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Social media has emerged as a powerful influence on dental treatment perceptions, motivations, and decision-making. Platforms such as Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and WhatsApp serve as primary sources for patients to access information, share experiences, and observe peer and influencer content, with visual tools like before-and-after images and augmented reality simulations shaping expectations. While social media increases awareness of treatment options, including fixed appliances and clear aligners, it also fosters cosmetic-driven motivations, trend-based behaviors, and, in some cases, unrealistic expectations. The dissemination of non-verified or misleading content can negatively affect compliance, satisfaction, and treatment outcomes, particularly among younger patients susceptible to social comparison and aesthetic pressures. Active professional engagement by orthodontists, emphasizing evidence-based, ethical, and educational content, is crucial to guide patients, counter misinformation, and promote realistic treatment understanding. Responsible utilization of social media can enhance patient education, motivation, and informed decision-making in contemporary orthodontic practice.

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Social media; Orthodontic treatment; Patient perceptions; Treatment motivation; Professional engagement

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Pratishyaya, described extensively in Ayurvedic Samhitas, is a nasal disorder arising from the vitiation of Tridoshas and their abnormal movement toward the Nasa Pradesh. When neglected, it develops into Jeerna Pratishyaya, a chronic condition characterized by persistent nasal obstruction, foul smell, anosmia, purulent discharge, and aggravated complications such as sinusitis, kasa, and swasa. Ayurveda describes Nasa as "Shiraso Dwaram," highlighting its clinical importance. Modern anatomy supports this by describing the complex structure and functions of the nasal cavity and paranasal sinuses, which play critical roles in respiration, filtration, warming, humidification, and olfaction. This extended article synthesizes Ayurvedic and modern anatomical perspectives of Nasa Sharir and correlates structural defects with the chronicity of Pratishyaya. Shlokas from Charaka, Sushruta, and others are included for authenticity, along with complete referencing.

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Pratishyaya, Jeeerna Pratishyaya, Chronic Rhinitis, Paranasal Sinus, Nasa

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The global frequency of rotundity has further than doubled over the once four decades, presently affecting further than a billion individualities. Beyond its recognition as a high- threat condition that's causally linked to numerous habitual ails, rotundity has been declared a complaint per se that results in disabled quality of life and reduced life expectation. The case with rotundity is at threat of developing cardiovascular complaint and threat factors. Rotundity negatively impacts prognostic and increases cardiovascular morbidity and mortality rates. Therefore, to ascertain the cardiovascular threat of the case and, consequently, an appropriate operation and treatment, a thorough threat assessment is required. In this review, we essay to epitomize the relationship between rotundity and cardiovascular conditions and outline the underpinning mechanisms. The demonstrated new ways of cardiac individual procedures allow for the early discovery and treatment of subclinical medical conditions and, thus, the forestallment of cardiovascular events.

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Obesity, Inflammation, Adipokines, Atherosclerosis, Hypertension.

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The telecommunication industry in Zimbabwe has experienced significant growth over the past decade, yet customer experience remains a critical challenge affecting subscriber retention and loyalty. This study examines customer experience in the telecommunication industry in Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, focusing on service quality dimensions, customer satisfaction, and retention strategies. A survey research design was employed, targeting 384 mobile telecommunication subscribers from the three major operators: Econet Wireless, NetOne, and Telecel Zimbabwe. Data was collected through structured questionnaires and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings reveal that network reliability, tariff affordability, customer service responsiveness, and infrastructure challenges significantly influence customer experience in Matabeleland North Province. The study found that 68% of subscribers own multiple SIM cards, indicating low brand loyalty and high switching behavior. Service quality dimensions including tangibility, reliability, responsiveness, assurance, and empathy were found to positively correlate with customer satisfaction and retention. The research concludes that telecommunication operators must prioritize network infrastructure development, competitive pricing strategies, and enhanced customer care services to improve customer experience in the province. The study recommends that operators invest in alternative power solutions to mitigate load-shedding effects, implement localized customer service centers, and develop affordable data packages tailored to the socioeconomic conditions of Matabeleland North Province residents.

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Customer experience, Telecommunication industry, Service quality, Matabeleland North Province, Zimbabwe, Customer satisfaction, Customer retention

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The regional floristic studies are very important and it can be achieved by exploration of smaller areas. This is useful in the revision of existing flora. The present work based upon the exploration and survey of members of family Fabaceae in Chitradurga, Karnataka, India. Frequent field visits were conducted within the study area during the year 2021-2022 for the collection and documentation of members of family Fabaceae. Plant exploration was conducted to determine plant species of family Fabaceae. The present study deals with the 39 species belonging to 27 genera of family Fabaceae were recorded from Chitradurga.

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Survey, Documentation, Fabaceae Chitradurga

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Congestive heart failure is a cardiac emergency that is seen commonly among children with varying acute illnesses in the emergency room. Identifying the common illnesses that can present with congestive heart failure in a given environment would be a first step towards improved outcome. This study aim to determine the aetiologies and outcome of congestive heart failure among children admitted into the Emergency Paediatric Unit of Benue State University Teaching Hospital using a prospective study design. Children aged 1 month to 15 years old admitted into the emergency unit over a one year period with features of heart failure were recruited after identifying the causes of the heart failure with appropriate laboratory and imaging investigations. The data were analysed with Excel spreadsheet. Pneumonia was the most common cause of heart failure occurring in 9 (31.0%) children followed by anaemia, rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease and congenital heart disease in 7 (24.1%), 6 (20.7%), and 4 (13.8%) children respectively. Pneumonia was the major cause of congestive heart failure among the children, especially the infants and rheumatic fever/rheumatic heart disease remains an important contributor to morbidity in this study.

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''CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE AND ITS PHARMACOLOGY''

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Diabetes mellitus, which is a widespread health issue, poses a serious threat to public health. Stem cell therapy, known for its ability to regenerate tissues, has become a hopeful option for managing diabetes. This paper looks at the latest developments, future possibilities, and difficulties in using stem cells to treat diabetes. It focuses on the use of induced pluripotent stem cells and mesenchymal stem cells, the creation of pancreatic islet organoids, and the possibility of personalized medicine. The review also evaluates the effectiveness and safety of stem cell treatments based on clinical trials and explores their use in both type 1 and type 2 diabetes. Although there is a lot of promise, there are still challenges like safety issues, the efficiency of transplantation, ethical questions, and the risk of immune rejection. Finally, the paper talks about future steps, such as combining stem cell therapy with other treatments and moving toward more personalized medicine, which off new hope for managing diabetes

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Diabetes mellitus ,Stem cell therapy, Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs),Embryonic stem cells, (ESCs).

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Herbal medicines have been used for centuries due to their therapeutic potential and relatively low toxicity. However, many herbal extracts suffer from limitations such as poor solubility, instability, low bioavailability, and rapid metabolism, which restrict their clinical applications. Nanoformulation approaches--such as nanoparticles, liposomes, phytosomes, nanoemulsions, dendrimers, and nanogels--have emerged as promising strategies to overcome these limitations. This review highlights different nanoformulation techniques applied to herbal extracts, their advantages, challenges, and future perspectives in phytomedicineUtilizing plant extracts to produce silver nanoparticles (SNPs) is a sustainable and practical substitute for traditional chemical and physical methods. This review focuses on the various uses of plant-mediated SNPs in photocatalysis, environmental cleanup, and biomedicine. Plant extracts with broad phytochemical profiles, such as tulsi (Ocimum sanctum), turmeric (Curcuma longa), neem (Azadirachta indica), and many others, have been utilized as stabilizing and reducing agents. Outstanding features of the resultant SNPs include improved photocatalytic degradation of organic dyes like methylene blue, antibacterial efficacy against pathogens resistant to multiple drugs, biocompatibility for potential therapeutic uses, regulated magnitude (10-50 nm), increased rigidity, and adjustable surface plasmon resonance.

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Nanoformulation of Herbal Extracts

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Abstract Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) have been among the main problems that modern medicine has to face, especially those patients who receive implantable medical devices (IMDs). One of the causes that bacterial colonization and biofilm formation on device surfaces often make traditional antibiotic therapies to be ineffective, thus leading to the increase of antimicrobial resistance. Some breakthroughs in materials science, nanotechnology, and surface engineering have allowed the manufacturing of an antimicrobial coating with the properties of inhibiting bacterial adhesion, interrupting biofilm growth, and improving the biocompatibility of the device. The main technologies comprise silver nanoparticles, antimicrobial peptides, antibiotic-eluting polymers, and biofilm-resistant hydrophilic polymers. Their application is attracting great interest because the risk of infection and safety of patients can be improved significantly, yet some obstacles like cytotoxicity, long-term stability, and regulatory approval still exist. The first part of the review deals with the mechanisms, applications, and limitations of antimicrobial coatings for IMDs as well as the explanation of future concepts such as smart and stimuli-responsive coatings incorporating biosensing and targeted drug delivery for next-generation infection control.

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Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs), Implantable medical devices (IMDs), Antibiotic-Eluting Polymers (PLGA).

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Anacyclus pyrethrum, commonly known as Akarkara or Pellitory root, is a medicinally important plant belonging to the Asteraceae family. Traditionally employed in Ayurveda, Unani, and North African folk medicine, it has been utilized for neurological, reproductive, and oral health-related disorders. This review provides a detailed account of its taxonomy, morphology, ethnobotanical uses, phytochemical composition, and pharmacological activities including nootropic, aphrodisiac, anti-inflammatory, immunomodulatory, and antimicrobial properties. Special emphasis is placed on correlating traditional knowledge with modern scientific validation. The review also highlights toxicological considerations, conservation challenges, and future prospects for drug discovery. Despite promising pharmacological evidence, further clinical studies are necessary to establish safety and efficacy. This comprehensive overview underscores the therapeutic significance of Anacyclus pyrethrum and its potential for modern medicine.

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Anacyclus pyrethrum; Akarkara; Ethnobotany; Phytochemistry; Pharmacology; Traditional medicine

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