AbstractBackground and objectivesDiabetes is a serious threat to global health that respects neither socioeconomic status nor national boundaries. Globally, diabetes is among the top 10 causes of death. Unani system argued the effectiveness of several anti-hyperglycemic drugs, and all such drugs looked-for to be validated on scientifically. Hence a clinical trial was contemplated to evaluate the clinical efficacy of Qurs-e-Gulnar in the management of Diabetes Mellitus.MethodsThis study was conducted as single blind randomized control, on 40 patients of type 2 diabetes with the test (n=20) and control (n=20) groups for 45 days. Test group received Qurs-e-Gulnar at the dose of three Qurs twice a day, and control group received two capsules Diabeat® twice a day before meal. Subjective (at 0, 15th, 30th, and 45th) and objective parameters were assessed as pre-post treatment respectively.ResultsAfter treatment with test compound significant reduction was observed in all the subjective parameters viz. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and tiredness in comparison of control group. The objective parameters FBS and PPBS was found to be significantly reduced (p<0.001) in both the groups where as HbA1c was found unchanged in test group but control drug showed highly significant reduction in HbA1c (p<0.001).The results were assessed statistically using two tailed Student’s t-test, and Fischer exact test.ConclusionOn the basis of above observation it is concluded that the test compound Qurs-e-Gulnar has significant anti-diabetic effect which is evidentially observed both in subjective and objective parameters in test group in comparison of control group (CTRI/2017/07/009060).

Background and objectives: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic metabolic disorder characterized by persistent hyperglycaemia. It may be due to impaired insulin secretion, resistance to peripheral actions of insulin, or both. Unani system claimed for the efficacy of many anti-hyperglycaemic drugs, and all such drugs required validated on scientifically. Hence a clinical study was intended to evaluate the clinical efficacy of the Unani formulation in the management of diabetes. Methods: This trial was conducted as single blind randomized standard control, on 60 patients of type 2 diabetes with the test (n =30) and control (n=30) groups for 45 days. Test group received Unani Formulation twice daily at a dosage of 5 g powder, and control group received 500 mg tablet metformin twice a day before meal. The subjective (at 0, 15th, 30th, 45th), and objective parameters were evaluated respectively as pre-post care. Results: After treatment with Unani Formulation significant reduction was observed in subjective parameters (viz. polyuria, polydipsia, polyphagia and tiredness) in connotation of control group. In both groups the objective parameters FBS, PPBS, and HbA1c were found to be significantly reduced. The findings were statistically analysed using paired and non-paired tests. Conclusion: Based on the above observation, it is concluded that there is substantial anti-diabetic effect of the Unani Formulation without any adverse drug reaction.

The Covid-19 pandemic is a huge challenge to education systems. Social distancing to curb the Covid-19 pandemic has caused suspension of classroom teaching in all educational institutions. Government permitted colleges and universities around the world to shut down their campuses indefinitely and move their educational activities onto online platforms. Medical students do not find online classes as effective as the traditional classroom teachings; it could be made more interactive and productive by introducing interactive and brainstorming sessions complementing the conventional face to face education. Owing to financial constraints, students are not able to meet the necessary requirements for effective online learning. The present study aimed to explore the effect of Covid-19 on the quality of education.

The word "cancer' is derived from the word "cancrum" which means crab. In the Unani System of medicine, cancer is described in the name of "Sartan' which is stand for cancer. According to Unani philosophy, it occurs due to the dominance of abnormal Sauda (black bile). Cancer is the world's second-largest cause of death. Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. While significant progress has been made in the treatment and control of cancer progression, there are still significant defects and room for improvement. During chemotherapy, a number of unfavorable side effects might arise. Natural therapies, such as the Unani System of Medicine, which is based on three sources (i.e., plant, mineral, and animal). The use of plant-based formulations in cancer treatment has the potential for negligible side effects. A few plants (Aftimoon, Kalonji, Sadabahar, Amla, Bisfayej, Bhui Amla, Habbul Neel, Kharbaq, etc.) are used for the management of different types of cancer, along with different regimes (e.g., Ishal, QAI, FASD, Hijama, etc). The aim of this review is to explore the benefits of Unani drugs, on their scientific parameters to reduce the burden of cancer.

Arthritis (Joint pain) is a common problem among geriatric peoples. There are various types of arthritis like osteoarthritis, rheumatic arthritis, gout, psoriatic arthritis, and adhesive capsulitis. Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder syndrome), is a condition characterized by limitation of motion of the shoulder joint with pain at the extremes of motion. The incidence of frozen shoulder is approximately 3% in the general population, and peaks between 40 and 70 years of age, 10 to 36% of the individuals with diabetes mellitus are affected with this. In Unani literature the sign and symptoms of Adhesive Capsulitis or frozen shoulder syndrome are under the caption of Waja ul Mafasil, infact it is a painful or inflammatory condition affecting joints, their surrounding muscle and ligaments of shoulder which due to the alteration of humours. All such diseases of joints and associated structures are treated with certain regimens like Takmeed (Fomentation),