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Investigation of Laboratory-confirmed Dengue Outbreak in Bethlehem Vengthlang and Chite Veng, Aizawl, Mizoram, 2022

Indian Journal of Public Health
North-east India is a nonendemic region for dengue. In Aizawl, Mizoram, the first and last Dengue outbreak reported was in 2016 with 58 confirmed cases and no deaths.
Christina Zonunmawii, Muthusamy Santhosh Kumar, Kangusamy Boopathi, Kathiresan Jeyashree   +3 more
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Mussaenda macrophylla Wall. exhibit anticancer activity against Dalton’s lymphoma ascites (DLA) bearing mice via alterations of redox-homeostasis and apoptotic genes expression

Journal of Basic and Applied Zoology, 2022
Background Mussaenda macrophylla is a shrub widely used in Mizo traditional practice for treatment of cancer, fever, cough, ulcer and dysentery. We have previously shown the antioxidant nature of the plant.
Marina Lalremruati, C. Lalmuansangi, Mary Zosangzuali, Lalchhandami Tochhawng, Amit Kumar Trivedi, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Zothan Siama   +6 more
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Cancer awareness, diagnosis and treatment needs in Mizoram, India: evidence from 18 years trends (2003–2020)Research in context

The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, 2023
Summary: Background: Despite being the second least populated state, Mizoram exhibits the highest incidence rate of cancer in India. Its inhabitants, constituting an endogamous and isolated population, have embraced their own distinct culture, way of ...
Eric Zomawia, Zothan Zami, Andrew Vanlallawma, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, John Zothanzama, Lalchhanhimi Tlau, Lalchhandama Chhakchhuak, Lalawmpuii Pachuau, Jeremy L. Pautu, Evelyn V.L. Hmangaihzuali   +9 more
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Safeguarding maternal health against extreme heat in India: A policy analysis of state‐level heat action plans

International Journal of Gynecology &Obstetrics, EarlyView.
Abstract Objective This study identifies and characterizes policy measures across Indian states to protect pregnant and lactating women from extreme heat exposure through a thematic analysis of state‐level heat and climate adaptation plans. Methods Using content analysis, we systematically reviewed publicly available Heat Action Plans (HAPs) (N = 19 ...
Gabriela De Jesus Cipriano Flores, Surya Surendran, Karthika Kumar, Devaki Nambiar, Jane E. Hirst   +4 more
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New insight into the pigmented rice of northeast India revealed high antioxidant and mineral compositions for better human health

Heliyon, 2022
Northeast (NE) India possesses a rich diversity of rice cultivars including pigmented and non pigmented varieties. The pigmented rice is reported to possess a considerable amount of antioxidant compounds, free radical scavengers etc.
Sagolshem Priyokumar Singh, Vanlalsanga, S.K. Mehta, Y. Tunginba Singh   +3 more
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Parakaempferia alba sp. nov. (Zingiberaceae), a new species from Arunachal Pradesh, India

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
Parakaempferia alba, a new species of Zingiberaceae from East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India is herein described. A detailed taxonomic description, diagnosis, color photoplate, distribution map, notes on habitat and ecology, conservation status, and a table of comparisons with the closely related species Parakaempferai synantha Rao & Verma ...
Tatum Mibang, Bipankar Hajong, Devpratim Koch, Pankaj Bharali   +3 more
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First-degree family history of cancer can be a potential risk factor among head and neck cancer patients in an isolated Mizo tribal population, northeast India

Clinical Epidemiology and Global Health, 2022
Background: Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma (HNSCC) is commonly associated with tobacco and alcohol consumption. The aim of this study is to find the association between the risk factors with HNSCC in a small tribal population of Mizoram, North ...
Lallianmawii Pachuau, Zothan Zami, Thanchung Nunga, R. Zodingliana, Rita Zoramthari, R. Lalnuntluanga, Zonun Sangi, Lal Rinmawii, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, H. Lalhruaitluanga   +9 more
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Rediscovery of Strobilanthes panichanga and discovery of Strobilanthes parryorum (Acanthaceae): two endangered species from the hills of Dima Hasao, Assam, India

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
We report on two species of Strobilanthes Blume. Strobilanthes panichanga (Nees) T.Anderson has been rediscovered in the Dima Hasao district of Assam, India, after a very long gap of 150 years, and Strobilanthes parryorum C.E.C.Fisch has been discovered for the first time in Assam, India.
Kapil Kumar Kemprai, Souravjyoti Borah
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Arisaema siahaense sp. nov. (Araceae) from India

Nordic Journal of Botany, EarlyView.
A new species of Arisaema Mart. (Araceae) belonging to sect. Fimbriata is described and illustrated here from the Siaha District, Mizoram, India. This new species is characterized by an evergreen, dioecious herbaceous habit, up to 1.08 m high, having a subglobose tuber, with a solitary trifoliate leaf.
Rabishankar Sengupta, Sudhansu Sekhar Dash   +1 more
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Alpinia galanga induces caspase-dependent apoptotic cell death in human lung and cervical cancer cells [PDF]

Journal of HerbMed Pharmacology
Introduction: Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd is a rhizomatous, recurrent herb used to treat numerous diseases, including cancer. This study examines the efficiency of the different parts of A.
Alex Zohmachhuana, Nachimuthu Senthil Kumar, Malsawmdawngliana Malsawmdawngliana, Vabeiryureilai Mathipi, Lalrinzuali Lalrinzuali, Thangaraj Parimelazhagan, F. Lalnunmawia   +6 more
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