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Akifa Begum

Publications (3)

Assessing the Efficacy of Sonic Toothbrush in Reducing the Plaque Pathogens in Comparison with Manual Brushing

Akifa Begum & N. P. Muralidharan · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2021

Introduction: The bacteria present in dental plaque are the main cause of caries, gum disease, and periodontal disease. Regular brushing will remove plaque build up and maintain the oral health. An ultrasonic toothbrush is an electric toothbrush which is designed for daily home u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2021/v33i64A35693

Cytotoxicity of Iron Nanoparticles Synthesized Using Dried Ginger

Akifa Begum, M. Jeevitha, S. Preetha & S. Rajeshkumar · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Zingiber officinale (also called ginger) is commonly used for traditional treatment of various diseases and for culinary purposes. This plant species is a herbaceous and develops yearly pseudostems around one meter tall bearing limited leaf cutting edges. The synthesis of metal n...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i2530829

Knowledge and Awareness on Vitamin D Deficiency among IT Employees

Akifa Begum, M. Jeevitha & S. Preetha · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2020

Vitamin D is well known for its essential role in maintaining healthy bones. Deficiency of this causes the bones to become soft and weak, a disease known as rickets in children and osteomalacia in adults. Vitamin D is produced via skin under the action of sunlight, with smaller a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jpri/2020/v32i1830683