Showing papers in "Research Journal of Pharmacy and Technology in 2016"
TL;DR: The aim of this study is to estimate the stature of a person from the morphological facial height and physiognomic facial heights.
Abstract: The aim of this study is to estimate the stature of a person from the morphological facial height and physiognomic facial heights. Determination of stature can be done in forensic anthropology. Stature estimation is an important parameter when human remains such as mutilated bodies or only facial remains of skull are bought for medico-legal examination. It differs with age, sex and race. Each race requires its own formula for stature estimation because racial and ethnic variations exist in one population cannot be entirely applicable to other population. Stature estimation can be possible with the help of these parameters when only skull or remains of the skull are available for medico-legal examination.
95 citations
TL;DR: To review the validity of the article on relations of thyroid hormones with obesit, the study on markers associated with thyroid functioning like obesity, to asses the problems of children suffering from various problems like obesity.
Abstract: To review the study on markers associated with thyroid functioning like obesity. In earlier studies it was found that thyroid functioning and obesity in children was related. But no concrete proof was found. This is to review the validity of the article on relations of thyroid hormones with obesit. Now a days children suffer from various problems like obesity due to changes the new life styles being followed. By this study we can asses the problems and understand how we can improve their lives. As children are our future its is important to make sure that their state of mind and health is always taken care of.
94 citations
TL;DR: The purpose of this study was to determine the understanding, awareness and practice of Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD) amongst practicing dental professionals.
Abstract: Aim: To study on the awareness, attitude and knowledge of practising dental professionals about evidence based practice in Chennai city. Objective: An observational questionnaire survey on awareness of dentists towards EBD was conducted. Background: Evidence-based dentistry (EBD) uses current scientific evidence to guide decision-making in dentistry. It is an approach to oral health that requires the application and examination of relevant scientific data related to the patient's oral and medical health. Evidence-based dental journals have been developed as resources for busy clinicians to aid in the integration of current research into practice. Reason: The purpose of this study was to determine the understanding, awareness and practice of Evidence Based Dentistry (EBD) amongst practicing dental professionals.
91 citations
TL;DR: Brushing methods, oral hygiene aids and use of dental floss by students will be evaluated to assess the oral hygiene practice to see if essential oral health education and promotive programmed need to be conducted to improve oral hygiene practices and health among young adults.
Abstract: Aim: the aim of the present study is to evaluate oral self-care practices and knowledge among dental students. Objective: brushing methods, oral hygiene aids and use of dental floss by students will be evaluated.background: it is essential to practice good oral hygiene practices in order to maintain optimum oral health. Materials and methods:the cross-sectional survey was conducted among undergraduate students. A self-administered questionnaire that elicits information on demography, frequency of tooth brushing, type of tooth brush, use of dental floss and previous visit to the dentist was issued to the students and collected. A descriptive statistics was performed to evaluate the oral hygiene practice. Conclusion: this study will help us to assess the oral hygiene practice .if essential oral health education and promotive programmed need to be conducted to improve oral hygiene practices and health among young adults.
90 citations
TL;DR: Novel fifth generation cephalosporins, including ceftaroline fosamate and ceftobiprole medocaril has shown their efficacy in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infections and community acquired bacterial pneumonia.
Abstract: In recent decades, microbial resistance has reached to an incredibly alarming levels, leading to the development of more potent antimicrobial agents. MRSA (Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus) in particular, has become the leading cause of skin and soft tissue infections. Severe or potentially life-threatening MRSA infections occur most frequently among patients in contact with health care settings, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Novel fifth generation cephalosporins, including ceftaroline fosamate and ceftobiprole medocaril has shown their efficacy in the treatment of acute bacterial skin and soft tissue infections and community acquired bacterial pneumonia. Till date, ceftaroline has provided a safe use with minimal side effects and exhibits a low potential to induce resistance, though further clinical data in the long run is required.
87 citations
TL;DR: The foramen tympanium, also known as foramen of Huschke, is an anatomical variation in the external acoustic Meatus in the tympanic plate of the temporal bone where a bony defect connects the externaloustic Meatus to the temperomandibular joint.
Abstract: Aim: To find the occurrence and clinical importance of foramen of Huschke. Background: The foramen tympanium, also known as foramen of Huschke is an anatomical variation in the external acoustic Meatus in the tympanic plate of the temporal bone where a bony defect connects the external acoustic Meatus to the temperomandibular joint. It's a defect in the normal ossification in the first five years of life . Reason : Our body is highly unique with various abnormal features . One such feature that drew interest was the foramen of Huschke. This triggered to investigate about that foramen and its clinical importance. The occurrence of this foramen may result in various complications
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TL;DR: The present study revealed that occipital emissary foramina occurred more frequently than that of which was described in the literature and was distinguished normal from potentially abnormal structures.
Abstract: Introduction: Occipital emissary foramina is always been an area of interest for neuroanatomist. It is present in the squamous part of occipital bone at occipital protuberance. Occipital emissary vein are important source of bleeding during surgeries. Aim: To identify the occipital emissary foramina in adult human skulls and to study their clinical implications. Objective: To distinguish normal from potentially abnormal structures and to review the literature on anatomical and clinical aspects of occipital emissary foramina. Background: An occipital emissary foramina has been described by several authors. This foramina is present in the squamous part of the occipital bone at occipital protuberance and it transmits a vein that connects sigmoid sinus with the veins of sub-occipital venous plexus. Reason: Anatomical variations of foramina of skull have been of interest for neuroanatomist due to clinical consequence that these structures can cause problems especially in areas such as neurosurgery and dentistry. Conclusion: The present study revealed that occipital emissary foramina occurred more frequently than that of which was described in the literature.
84 citations
TL;DR: To check the perception of patients among south Indian population on the All ceramic restoration as treatment for missing tooth, a cross sectional study will be examined among 50 subjects coming to dental college using a self administered structured questionnaire.
Abstract: Aim and objective: To check the perception of patients among south Indian population on the All ceramic restoration as treatment for missing tooth. Materials and Methods: This cross sectional study will be examined among 50 subjects coming to dental college using a self administered structured questionnaire. The data will be subjected to statical analysis. Background: This survey is to know about awareness of patients regarding All Ceramic restoration as a treatment option for replacement of missing teeth. Reason: This study is to estimate the percentage of awareness among the south Indian patient coming to dental college to replace the missing the missing tooth with All ceramic restoration.
76 citations
TL;DR: The infection spread, symptoms, investigations and treatment in cellulitis, an acute spreading bacterial infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous layer, are reviewed.
Abstract: Cellulitis: An acute spreading bacterial infection affecting the dermis and subcutaneous layer characterized by local findings of tenderness, erythema, increased warmth, swelling, and regional lymphadenopathy. Cellulitis can occur in any part of the body especially in legs and face. The bacteria most commonly involved are streptococci and Staphylococcus aureus. When left untreated it affects the lymphatic vessels and reaches the circulation causing serious conditions. The borders of the area of redness are generally not sharp and the skin may be swollen. Lymphatic vessels may occasionally be involved. This review deals about the infection spread, symptoms, investigations and treatment in cellulitis.
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TL;DR: Aloe vera is a plant that belongs to Liliaceae family that contains various minerals and vitamins and has got various properties such as immunomodulatory, antiviral and anti inflammatory in nature.
Abstract: Aloe vera is a plant that belongs to Liliaceae family. The name Aloe derives from the Arabic word “Alloeh” meaning shining bitter substance while “vera” in Latin means true. There are more than 300 species of the aloeplant, but the Aloe barbadensis species exhibits the best medicinal properties. Aloe vera contains various minerals and vitamins and has got various properties such as immunomodulatory, antiviral and anti inflammatory in nature. The Greek scientists regarded Aloe vera as the universal panacea. It has its uses in various systemic conditions like skin disorders, bowel disorders, diabetes and in hyperlipidemic patients. It has also been used in dentistry for its beneficial properties in various conditions like lichen planus, apthous stomatitis, oral submucous fibrosis, pulpotomy of primary teeth, prevention of dry sockets, obturation of primary teeth, disinfection of irrigation units, bleeding and painful gums, disinfection of gutta percha cones, burning mouth syndrome and in radiated head and neck cancer patients.
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TL;DR: The awareness level about basic dental procedures were appropriately good among the general population, according to the study.
Abstract: AIM:
The aim of the study is to assess the knowledge of basic dental procedure in local population.
BACKGROUND:
There are various dental procedures such as extraction, scaling, prosthesis, braces, teeth whitening, root canal treatment, gum surgery bridges and implants, and tooth filling. These procedures are done to treat patients with decayed ,chipped, broken and discoloured tooth.
REASON:
In dentistry, various treatment procedures are done to treat dental problems. This study is to create more awareness and knowledge among general population about basic dental procedures.
CONCLUSION:
The awareness level about basic dental procedures were appropriately good among the general population.
TL;DR: A review on Chlorhexidine, its properties and its effects is made to have a clear idea about properties and effects of chlorhexidine.
Abstract: Aim : To make a review on Chlorhexidine ,its properties and its effects.
Objective : To have a clear idea about properties and effects of chlorhexidine.
Background : Chlorhexidine is an antibacterial used as an antiseptic and for other applications. It is a cationic polybiguanide. It is used primarily as its salts. Chlorhexidine has its own effects on various parts of the body. Generally Chlorhexidine is a disinfectant. Chlorhexidine is an active component of mouthwash. It acts longer than any other mouthwash in the oral cavity, its action is blocked by deactivation.
TL;DR: This study is conducted to improve knowledge about the occurrence of the meningo-orbital foramen in the skull which may be of surgical significance to ophthalmologist, neurosurgeons and radiologists.
Abstract: Aim and Objective:
To study the occurrence and morphometric analysis on meningo-orbital foramen.
Background:
Foramen meningo-orbital is present in the greater wing of sphenoid bone close to superior orbital fissure.It is a site of anastomoses between the orbital branch of middle meningeal artery and recurrent meningeal branch of ophthalmic artery. It was stated that it is a rare occurrence. But nowadays there is frequent incidence of this foramen.
Reason:
This study is conducted to improve our knowledge about the occurrence of the meningo-orbital foramen in the skull which may be of surgical significance to ophthalmologist, neurosurgeons and radiologists.
TL;DR: The anatomical knowledge of posterior condylar foramen and its variations is important for the neurosurgeons, radiologists and ENT surgeons.
Abstract: Background: The posterior condylar foramen is a canal in the posterior condyloid fossa of the lateral parts of occipital condyle. The posterior condylar foramen is the largest emissary foramen of the posterior cranial fossa. It acts as a route for venous circulation. It has varied clinical importance.
Objectives: To determine the occurance and importance of posterior condylar foramen with respect to occurance, laterality and diameter.
Materials and methods: An observational study was carried out on 70 dry human skulls obtained from Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India. The diameter of the foramen was measured using a vernier caliper.
Result: The posterior condylar foramen was found to be present in 88.57% of the skulls. The incidence of bilateral presence was more than the unilateral presence. The average diameter of the foramen was 3.9mm.
Conclusion: The anatomical knowledge of posterior condylar foramen and its variations is important for the neurosurgeons, radiologists and ENT surgeons.
TL;DR: The present study highlights the importance of styloid process in patients with symptoms of Eagle’s Syndrome as it is useful for physicians, radiologists and neurosurgeons.
Abstract: Background: The styloid process is a slender bony process that projects downwards from the inferior surface of the temporal bone and gives attachment to muscles and ligaments. The aim of the present study is to determine the anatomical morphometry of the styloid process and to study about the elongated styloid process (Eagle’s syndrome).
Materials and Method: An observational study was carried out on 60 dry adult human skulls which were used from the Department of Anatomy, Saveetha Dental College, Chennai, India, to study the morphometry of styloid process and its elongation. Length more than 30mm was considered as an elongated styloid process. A Vernier calliper was used for the measurement.
Result: The average length of the styloid process was 9.3mm (right) and 8.9mm (left) and the average of dry human skulls having an elongated styloid process was 3.3%.
Conclusion: Anatomical knowledge of the styloid process and elongated styloid process is clinically important because of its close relation to important neurovascular structures. The present study highlights the importance of styloid process in patients with symptoms of Eagle’s Syndrome as it is useful for physicians, radiologists and neurosurgeons.
TL;DR: The spirochaete load in orthodontic patients is found and the benefit of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide in reducing the bacterial load in the mouth is evaluated.
Abstract: Aim: This study is designed to find out the spirochaete (Treponema denticola ) load in orthodontic patients and evaluate the benefit of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide in reducing the bacterial load in the mouth. Objective : Orthodontic procedures are always long with the patients having the appliances placed in the mouth for longer duration. This will compromise the oral hygiene of the patients. Oral prophylaxis is very important to prevent the complications during the treatment period. Physical removal of the debris and plaque is difficult in orthodontic patients. In such case mouth rinses are widely used by many patients. Among the bacteria that colonises the mouth, treponemes dominate because they proliferate rapidly in devitalised tissue with the availability of simple source of nutrient. This study is done to know the presence of spirochetes and to evaluate the effects of mouth rinses containing chlorhexidine and hydrogen peroxide on reducing the spirochetes. Background: Placing orthodontic appliance leads increase in oral microbiota. The spirochetes present in mouth increases due to incomplete removal by normal brushing mechanism henceforth mouth washes provide a safe, effective means of reducing or eliminating the spirochetes found in oral cavity. Materials and methods : Patients undergoing orthodontic treatment are subjected in this study, they were made into three groups, group A:control group (orthodontic patients not taking antibiotics or mouth wash) group B using hydrogen per oxide local smear and group C chlorhexidine mouth wash Samples were collected using sterile tooth picks and transferred to glass slabs and smears are microscopically examined. Result: The variation in the effect of two different disinfectants over the spirochete count in oral flora of orthodontic patients wearing intra oral appliance is evaluated .
TL;DR: The aim of this study is to analyse the prevalence of hysterectomy in South Indian population and survey about the types, causes, complications and experience of the women with pre and post surgical experiences.
Abstract: AIM: The aim of this study is to analyse the prevalence of hysterectomy in South Indian population. OBJECTIVE: To survey about the types, causes and complications of hysterectomy in South Indian women population. BACKGROUND: Hysterectomy is the surgery to remove the uterus. It may also include the removal of cervix, ovaries, Fallopian tubes and other surrounding structures. The survey comprises of the experience of the women with pre and post surgical experiences. REASON : Hysterectomy is common now a days even in reproductive age group. So it is important to know about the prevalence/ significance of Hysterectomy.
TL;DR: The aim of the survey is to check the awareness about nocturia among the patients in a private dental hospital as a questionnaire either they are aware ofNocturia or not.
Abstract: Aim: To check the awareness about nocturia in a selected population. Background: Nocturia is the complaint that the individual has to wake up at night one or more times to void. Nocturia is often a symptom of other medical conditions including urological infection, a tumor of the bladder or prostate, a condition called bladder prolapse, or disorders affecting sphincter control. It is also common in people with heart failure, liver failure, poorly controlled diabetes mellitus, or diabetes insipidus. Pregnancy and diuretic medications are also associated with nocturia. Materials and methods: The aim of the survey is to check the awareness about nocturia among the patients in a private dental hospital. The survey is done as a questionnaire either they are aware of nocturia or not. The questionnare is framed under the criteria with knowledge, causes, complications, diagnosis, management methods. Reason: To create awareness about nocturia among people.
TL;DR: The recent advances and the evidence for current available strategies targeting the pathogenesis and drugs for this time critical emergency are discussed.
Abstract: Asthma prevails and affects almost 20 million people in the United States and more than 300 million people worldwide. Asthma is a heterogeneous group of conditions. Obstructive airway illnesses are manifested with chronic inflammation affecting the whole respiratory tract. Obstruction and hindrance is usually intermittent and reversible in asthma, emotional stress can either precipitate or provoke both acute and chronic asthma. New drugs are needed because those that are currently available cannot control symptoms and hinder in the patients and can cause adverse reactions. The development of small molecule therapeutics and biologic agents may improve asthma care in the future. Effective treatment of severe asthma is a major unmet need because patients’ symptoms are not controlled on treatment with inhaled therapy. This review discusses the recent advances and the evidence for current available strategies targeting the pathogenesis and drugs for this time critical emergency.
TL;DR: This study aimed to determine public sensitivity to this issue and also to explore the causes, consequences and potential solutions of childhood obesity.
Abstract: Childhood obesity is a condition refers to excessive of fat in body, which affects the child’s health. This is because the child is overweight for his or her age and height. It is commonly due to nutritional disorder and much less because of inborn error. Lack of physical activity also contributes to obesity this condition can be treated by improving family’s diet and practice lots of exercises. Childhood obesity can cause many ailments such as high cholesterol, diabetes and also social problem. This study aimed to determine public sensitivity to this issue and also to explore the causes, consequences and potential solutions of childhood obesity.
TL;DR: This cross-sectional study examines the self-reported empathy levels of undergraduate students especially among 1st years and final years in four different health sciences disciplines to expand the current understanding of empathy and what may influence empathy levels in students planning to enter healthcare.
Abstract: Aim and Objectives: This cross-sectional study examines the self-reported empathy levels of undergraduate students especially among 1st years and final years in four different health sciences disciplines.Background: Empathy is a central component in effective healthcare provider-patient relationships, yet evidence exists that healthcare professions students lack empathy. The highest mean empathy scores on entry to university were noted . A questionnaire with 20 questions are issued to the students and finally the mean empathy scores are noted among medical, nursing, physiotherapy and dental students achieving statistical significance. Reason: This study aims at expanding the current understanding of empathy and what may influence empathy levels in students planning to enter healthcare.
TL;DR: The main objective of the article is to review the microbial variation in climatic change and its effect on human health.
Abstract: Aim: The aim of the article is to do a literature review on microbial variation in climatic change and its effect on human health. Objective: The main objective of the article is to review the microbial variation in climatic change and its effect on human health. Background: Each environmental change, whether occurring as a natural phenomenon or through human intervention, changes the ecological balance and context within which disease hosts or vectors and parasites breed, develop, and transmit disease. Each species occupies a particular ecological niche and vector species sub-populations are distinct behaviourally and genetically as they adapt to man-made environments. Conclusion: The article views at highlighting the microbial variation in climatic change and its effect on human health.
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TL;DR: The pharma industry has not quite been able to adopt digital marketing as discussed by the authors, however other than the website, the pharmaceutical companies utilize social media sites or ecommerce sites as digital marketing platform to enable online purchase of products by the customers.
Abstract: ‘Digital’ has become an important part of the everyday life. All the sectors have been adapting to the digital era at a faster rate. However other than the website, the pharma industry has not quite been able to adopt digital marketing. In this era more pharmaceutical companies utilize social media sites or ecommerce sites as digital marketing platform. This enables online purchase of products by the customers. Some organisations are trying to understand the true value of digital while others are integrating it into the wider marketing strategy. However all the companies cannot sell products online as they manufacture prescription drugs, which cannot be sold online. For example, Pfizer is active and responsive to the customers via social networking platforms. YouTube, Facebook and Twitter were used to communicate with customers. Johnson and Johnson was one of the first companies to launch a YouTube channel. Quantum Pharmaceuticals and The Specials Lab, North East based pharmaceutical companies offer online ordering of special medicines promoting e-commerce and digital marketing.
TL;DR: In this article, a novel technique for the creation of power utilizing piezoelectric sensors kept along the footpaths which can ready to charge the battery and ready to supply the force at whatever time of our prerequisite.
Abstract: In day today life the utilization of power turns to be necessary for each work. The power delivered in this paper will not contaminate the surroundings and it is also will not to rely upon the climate conditions. The paper proposes a novel technique for the creation of power utilizing piezoelectric sensors kept along the footpaths which can ready to charge the battery and ready to supply the force at whatever time of our prerequisite. The footstep power generation technique through piezoelectric sensors produces electrical force by changing mechanical energy of the development of individuals on the floor to electrical energy. The benefits of piezoelectric force generation framework is that it is sheltered and secure to utilize, it doesn't make any issue or distress for the general population strolling through footpath, and it is absolutely chance free strategy. Footstep power generation technique has mechanical part and in addition electrical part, however the electrical and mechanical losses are negligible. This framework additionally has the ability to store the electrical force away battery. The power produced by this technique can be utilized for helping up the road lights, additionally for activity reason, sign boards of streets. At long last the force which will be abandoned can be given to national grid for power reason.
TL;DR: In this article, the performance of Curvelet, Shearlet, and Tetrolet transform with a selective thresholding is evaluated for image denoising in low and high levels of noise.
Abstract: Despite the phenomenal progress in the field of image denoising it continues to be an active area of research and still holds margin in improving the standard of the denoising techniques. Image denoising has emerged as a significant tool in medical imaging specifically. In this article we have compared and evaluated three transform domain techniques on an MRI test image subjectively and objectively. The performance of Curvelet, Shearlet, and Tetrolet transform with a selective thresholding is evaluated. Shearlet is able to yield the best quality of image denoising. The study aims at analysing the performance of transform domain methods on MRI image at low and high levels of noise.
TL;DR: A detailed review on queueing inventory models with various cases like Single server Queueing systems with Inventory, Queueeing inventory system with stochastic environment,Queueing systems in Inventory with substitution flexibility, Queuing systems in production-inventory,Queueing system with service inventory, Continuous review inventory systems with server vacation, Inventory system with postponed demands/ customers and Queueer systems with new models of inventory are discussed.
Abstract: A detailed review on queueing inventory models with various cases like Single server Queueing systems with Inventory, Queueing inventory system with stochastic environment, Queueing systems in Inventory with substitution flexibility, Queuing systems in production-inventory, Queueing system with service inventory, Continuous review inventory systems with server vacation, Inventory system with postponed demands/ customers and Queueing systems with new models of inventory are discussed.
TL;DR: Granulation is used in the production of pharmaceutical oral dosage forms and improves flow and compression characteristics, reduces segregation, improves content uniformity and eliminates excessive amounts of fine particles as discussed by the authors.
Abstract: Granulation is used in the production of pharmaceutical oral dosage forms. It improves flow and compression characteristics, reduces segregation, improves content uniformity and eliminates excessive amounts of fine particles. The results can be improved yields, reduced tablet defects, increased productivity and reduced down time. Pharmaceutical products are processed all over the world using various granulation methods. The method depends on the ingredients individual characteristics and ability to properly flow, compresses, eject and disintegrate. Selection of method requires thorough investigation of each ingredient in the formula, the combination of ingredients and how they work with each other. Then the proper granulation process can be used. The present review article focuses on the novel granulation technology.
TL;DR: Nanosuspensions have emerged as a promising strategy for the efficicent delivery of hydrophilic drugs because of their versatile features and unique advantages and the reduction of drug particles into submicron range leads to a significant increase in dissolution rate and therefore enhances bioavailability.
Abstract: Solubility is the crucial factor for drug effectiveness, independence of the route of administration. Large proportion of newly discovered drugs are water insoluble and therefore poorly bioavailable contributing to desert development effort. Nanosuspensions have emerged as a promising strategy for the efficicent delivery of hydrophilic drugs because of their versatile features andunique advantages. The reduction of drug particles into submicron range leads to a significant increase in dissolution rate and therefore enhances bioavailability. Nanosuspension contain submicron colloidal dispersion of the pharmaceutical active ingredient particles in a liquid phase stabilised by surfactant. Nanosuspensions can be delivered by oral and non-oral route of administration. Study is focused on various methods of preparation with advantages and disadvantages, characterization properties, applications.
TL;DR: In this article, an efficient and sustainable route of silver nanoparticles preparation from 1 mM aqueous AgNO3 using leaf extracts of Boerhaavia diffusa well adorned for their wide availability and medicinal property was investigated.
Abstract: In recent years, green synthesis of silver nanoparticles has gained much interest from chemist and researchers. This has to achieving through numerous sources of cost-effective non-hazardous reducing and stabilizing compounds utilized in preparing silver nanoparticles (AgNPs). The synthesis of nanoparticles from plant sources has proved to be an effective and alternative method for the novel production of nanoparticles. This study investigates an efficient and sustainable route of AgNPs preparation from 1 mM aqueous AgNO3 using leaf extracts of Boerhaavia diffusa well adorned for their wide availability and medicinal property. The synthesized silver nanoparticles were characterized by UV-visible (UV-Vis) spectroscopy, Fourier infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR), and Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) coupled with Energy Dispersive Spectroscopy (EDS). UV-vis spectra of AgNPs and visual perception of brownish yellow color from colorless reaction mixture confirmed the AgNPs formation. Involvement of functional groups of Boerhaavia diffusa leaf extract in the reduction and capping process of nanoparticles was well displayed in Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). An investigation of the shape and size of nanoparticle was done by X-ray diffraction and scanning electron microscopic studies. The antibacterial effect of the silver nanoparticles was tested against pathogenic bacterial strains like Pseudomonas sp, Klebsiella pneumonia, Salmonella sp, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus sp.