List of Publications by Dr Vijay Thawani

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS BY DR VIJAY THAWANI

1.Effects of various drugs on frogs heart in-situ during solar eclipse.IMLTA Chronicle, May 1981, 10 (1): 25 - 29.P Bokhad, R Vyas, V Thawani.

2.Therapeutic audit of dermatological prescriptions.Indian Journal of Dermatology, Jan-Mar 1995, 40 (1): 13 - 18.V Thawani, V Motghare, A Dani, S Shelgaonkar.

3.Effects of nitroxazepine on diastolic blood pressure in mild hypertensive patients - a short term clinical study.Indian Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology, 1995, 39 (3): 293-95.N Balani, S Parhate, V Thawani, A Deshpande.

4.Topical use of corticosteroids in dermatology.Indian Journal of Dermatology, Oct-Dec 1995, 40 (4): 159-62.V Motghare, V Thawani, S Parhate.

5.Prescription audit of diabetic patients.Journal of Diabetic Association of India, Oct-Dec 1995, 35 (4): 116 - 19.V Thawani, S Borkar, S Makde, S Bhowmik.

6.Perinatal prescribing to indoor patients in GMCHN.Journal of Obstretics, Gynaecology & Family Welfare, Jan 96, 2 (7): 4-8.V Motghare, V Thawani, M Purwar, A Pagare.

7.Antimicrobial drug utilization in rural hospitals.The Antiseptic, Apr 1996, 93 (4): 144-45.V Thawani, V Motghare, A Pagare, K Gharpure.

8.Prescribers' phobia of deaths from penicillin allergy.Bulletin on Drug & Health Information, Mar-Apr 1996, 3 (1): 14-15.V Thawani, K Gharpure, N Balani, B Paranjpe.

9.Comparative evaluation of topical antimicrobial agents in healing lacerated wound in children.Indian Journal of Dermatology, Apr-Jun 1996, 41 (2): 37-39.S Parhate, V Thawani, S Patil, N Balani.

10.The rationale of drug rationing.Bulletin on Drug & Health Information, May-Jun 1996, 3 (2): 39-40 and 43.V Thawani.

11.Discrimination against men in medicine.Journal of IndianMedicalAcademy, Oct 1996, 94 (10): 391-92.V Thawani.

12.Adverse drug reaction of intramuscular chloroquine in suspected cases of malaria.The Antiseptic, Dec 1996, 93 (12): 464-66.S Parhate, V Thawani, S Balani, M Bamnote.

13.Should hospital waste be incinerated?Humanscape, Jul 1997, 4 (7): 13-14.V Thawani.

14.Drug utilization in indoor ANC patients of GMCHN.Journal of Academy of Hospital Administration, Jul 1997, 9 (2): 49-51.V Thawani, V Motghare, M Purwar, A Pagare.

15.Empowering patients.WHO Regional Health Forum, 1997, 2 (1), 51-54.V Thawani, K Gharpure.

16.Pharmacoepidemiology of antibiotics: our experience. WHO Regional Health Forum, 1997, 2 (2), 53-57.V Thawani, K Gharpure, B Paranjpe.

17.Population screening for B thalassemia carrier status: evaluation of NESTROFT as aprimary screening test.Journal of Anthropological Survey of India, 1997, 46: 79-90.Dhar, P Gangopadhyay, J Sreenath, V Thawani, V Rao.

18.Drug expenditure trends in Govt Medical College Hospital Nagpur.Journal of Academy of Hospital Administration, Jan 1998, 10 (1): 43-47.V Thawani, K Gharpure, S Shelgaonkar, M Naik.

19.Curbing medico-legal activism.Issues in Medical Ethics, Jan 1998, 6 (1): 26-27.V Thawani.

20.Modulatory effects of dilitiazem on inotropic responses to amrinone on isolated rabbitatria.Indian Journal of Physiology & Pharmacology, Apr 1998, 42 (2): 295-98.S Parhate, V Thawani, V Motghare, A Dani, B Paranjpe.

21.Efficacy, tolerability and safety of non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs in musculo skeletaldisorders.The Antiseptic, Jul 1998, 95 (7): 226-29.S Parhate, V Thawani, M Bamnote.

22.Pharmaotherapeutic analysis of vague symptoms in adults.Indian Medical Gazette, Sep 1998, 132 (9): 249-52.S Parhate, V Thawani, B Paranjpe.

23.Need for rational use of drugs.Ayurvigyan Pragati, Jan 1999, 19 (1): 8-9.V Thawani.

24.Prevalence of comorbidity due to malaria: response to antimalarials. Journal of Communicable Diseases, Jun 1999, 31 (2): 141-43.S Parhate, V Thawani, B Paranjpe.

25.Rational use of antibiotics.The Antiseptic, Jun 1999, 96 (6), 215-17.V Thawani.

26.Epidemiological study of pneumonia and isolate sensitivity to antibiotics.The Antiseptic, Aug 1999, 96 (8): 322-24.V Thawani, A Kurhade, S Akulwar.

27.Trends and criteria for selection of antimalarials at Medical College Hospital Nagpur.The Antiseptic, Dec 1999, 96 (12): 479 -81.S Parhate, V Thawani, V Mane, A Deshpande.

28.The controversy about pig heart transplant.Cardiology Today, Jan-Feb 2000, 4 (1): 45-46.V Thawani.

29.Influence of pharmaceutical advertising on doctors.Indian Medical Gazette, Feb 2000, 134 (2): 31-34.V Thawani, A Kurhade, K Gharpure, S Parhate.

30.Status of incinerators in biomedical waste management.The Antiseptic, May 2000, 97 (5): 152-54.V Thawani.

31.Ipsilateral fractures of femur and tibia.The Antiseptic, Jun 2000, 97 (6): 217-19.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani.

32.Current trends in prescription and comparative efficacy of drugs in acute bronchitis inadult males.Indian Medical Gazette, Jul 2000, 134 (7): 225-28.S Parhate, V Thawani.

33.The doctor-doctor relationship: professional criticism.Issues in Medical Ethics, Jul- Sept 2000, 8 (3): 82- 83.V Thawani.

34.Analysis of response to antimalarials.The Antiseptic, Sep 2000, 97 (9): 314-16.S Parhate, V Thawani, C Khemani.

35.Primary hyperparathyroidism with pathological fracture.The Antiseptic, Oct 2000, 97 (10): 361.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani, P Gantawar, C Khemani.

36.Emerging era of E- health.The Antiseptic, Dec 2000, 97 (12): 433.V Thawani.

37.High frequency of hemoglobin D trait in central India - a study on the Sindhi subgroupsof Nagpur city.Journal of Anthropological Survey of India, 2000, 49 (1): 1-12.K Das, P Dhar, Gopalkrishnan, V Thawani, V Rao.

38.Penicillin allergic deaths: the phobia leading to disuse.Indian Journal of Clinical Practice, Feb 2001, 11 (9): 52-54.V Thawani, K Gharpure, N Balani, B Paranjpe.

39.Management of tuberculosis of lumbosacral spine.The Antiseptic, Apr 2001, 98 (4): 144-47.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani.

40.Evaluation of closed reduction techniques in femoral neck fractures.Orthopaedics Today, Apr-Jun 2001, 3 (2): 90-91.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani.

41.Effect of resident doctors' strike on utilization of hospital services.The Antiseptic, Jul 2001, 98 (7): 243-46.V Thawani, V Motghare, H Mankeshwar.

42.Efficacy and safety of antiemetics in children in gastrointestinal and respiratoryinfections.The Antiseptic, Sep 2001, 98 (9): 345-46.S Parhate, V Thawani, V Motghare.

43.Drug samples are meant for advertising.Issues in Medical Ethics, Jul-Sep 2001, 9 (3): 91.V Thawani.

44.Dilemma in practice of integrated medicine.The Antiseptic, Dec 2001, 98 (12): 445-47.V Thawani, K Gharpure, A Bhore, M Wankhede.

45.Prescription trends and diagnostic approach in patients of fever of sudden onset.The Antiseptic, Jan 2002, 99 (1): 26-28.S Parhate, V Thawani, C Altekar.

46.Thoracic spinal cord injury in a patient with ankylosing spondylitis.Orthopaedics Today, Jan-Mar 2002, 4 (1): 68-69.N Kimmatkar, D Doifode, V Thawani.

47.Study of price variation of analgesic-antipyretic and anti-inflammatory drugs.The Antiseptic, Feb 2002, 99 (2): 58-59.A Bhore, P Kowale, V Thawani.

48.Effect of ondensetron on haloperidol induced catalepsy. The Antiseptic, Apr 2002, 99 (4): 119-20.D Gosavi, S Khanzode, N Belorkar, V Thawani.

49.Drug promotion: can self regulation work?Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Aug 2002, 34: 227-28.V Thawani.

50.Application of generalized linear models and principal components in the study of effects of guggul,karnim and ginger on serum lipids.Journal of Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Sep 2002, 7 (2): 10-16.A Raut, N Tyagi, V Thawani.

51.Effect of herbal combination containing cissus quadrangularis in fracture healing.The Antiseptic, Sep 2002, 99(9): 345-47.V Thawani, N Kimmatkar, L Hingorani, R Khiyani.

52.Diclofenac sodium in the management of painful disorders.The Antiseptic, Oct 2002, 99 (10): 360-62.V Thawani, S Sontakke, K Gharpure, S Kharalkar.

53.Primary synchronous multicentric giant cell tumour of tarsal bones.Foot and Ankle Surgery, 2002, 8:133-36.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani.

54.Efficacy and tolerability of Boswellia serrata extract in treatment of osteoarthritis of knee- arandomized double blind placebo controlled trial.Phytomedicine, Feb 2003, 10: 3-7.N Kimmatkar, V Thawani, L Hingorani, R Khiyani.

55.Ginger as an antiemetic in nausea and vomiting induced by chemotherapy: a randomized, crossover, double blind study.Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Feb 2003, 35: 32-36.S Sontakke, V Thawani, M Naik.

56.Nimesulide: the current controversy.Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Apr 2003, 35: 121-22.V Thawani, S Sontakke, K Gharpure, S Pimpalkhute.

57.Hyperlipidemia in nephrotic syndrome: Pathogenesis and treatment modalities.Milestone, Apr 2003, 2 (2): 73-78.V Deshmukh, V Gupta, V Thawani.

58.Nimesulide - efficacy and safety review.The Antiseptic, Jun 2003, 100 (6): 230-32.V Thawani, S Sontakke, S Dhatrak, R Hatwar.

59.Review of selective cox-2 inhibitor coxibs: celecoxib and rofecoxib.The Antiseptic, Aug 2003, 100 (8): 278-80.VThawani, S Sontakke, S Pimpalkhute, K Gharpure.

60.Positive study of Boswellia serrata for knee osteoarthritis suffers from methodological flaws.Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies, Sep 2003; 8 (3): 316-17.V Thawani.

61.Newer molecules in NSAIDs.The Antiseptic, Sep 2003, 100 (9): 328-30.S Sontakke, V Thawani, K Jaiswal, S Pimpalkhute.

62.Drug delivery systems in asthma.Milestone, Oct 2003, 2 (4): 198-202.V Thawani, K Gharpure, S Kalikar

63.Nicotine replacement drug being sold on pavement shops.Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Dec 2003, 35 (6): 402-03.V Thawani, S Pande, A Turankar.

64.Efficacy and tolerability of herbal combination ‘Femnia’ in perimenopausal women.The Antiseptic, Dec 2003, 100 (12): 490-92.V Thawani, N Kochar, S Sharma, L Hingorani.

65.Influence of journal advertising on prescribing.Indian Medical Gazette, Jan 2004, 138 (1): 16 - 20. S Sharma, M Shrivastava, V Thawani, K Gharpure.

66.Herbals in osteoarthritis.Milestone, Jan 2004, 3 (1): 25-28.S Sontakke, V Thawani, K Gharpure, S Patel.

67.Economic analysis of drug expenditure in Government Medical College Hospital Nagpur.Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Feb 2004, 36 (1): 15 - 19.V Thawani, A Turankar, S Sontakke, S Pimpalkhute, G Dakhale, K Jaiswal, K Gharpure, S Dharmadhikari.

68.Efficacy of antidiabetic herbal combination "Glucoin" in Diabetes Mellitus.The Antiseptic, Feb 2004, 101 (2): 70-74.V Thawani, N Kochar, C Khemani, L Hingorani, S Ughade.

69.Pharmacokinetic study of 11-keto  Boswellic acid.Phytomedicine, Mar 2004, 11: 255-60.S Sharma, V Thawani, L Hingorani, M Shrivastava, V Bhate, R Khiyani.

70.Traditional medicine in osteoporosis.Orthopedics Today, Apr-Jun 2004, 6 (2): 117-20.V Thawani, S Dhatrak, K Gharpure, S Thakre, S Patel.

71.Cotrimoxozole induced Folic acid deficiency anaemia.Indian Medical Gazette, May 2004, 138 (5): 197-201. S Parhate, V Thawani, R Hatwar.

72.Cissus Quadrangularis - a promising herb in fracture healing and osteoporosis.The Antiseptic, June 2004, 101 (6): 225 - 26.K Gharpure, V Thawani, S Dhatrak, S Patel.

73.Cashing in on a brand name.Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, Jul-Sep 2004, 1 (3): 91.V Thawani, K Gharpure.

74.Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia in allergic rhinitis.Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Jan 2005, 96 (3): 445-49.V Badar, V Thawani, P Wakode, M Shrivastava, K Gharpure, L Hingorani, R Khiyani.

75.Will new patent laws be good for patients?The Antiseptic, Jan 2005, 102 (1): 1-3.V Thawani, V Mishra, M Thawani, R Mishra.

76.Our Experiences with Research in Herbal Medicine.Milestone, Jan 2005, 4 (1), 21–23. V Thawani.

77.Acrosin levels in Boar semen.Milestone, Jan 2005, 4 (1), 17-19.G Kurhade, V Thawani, A Kurhade, M Phatak, T Kurhade, M Thawani.

78.Why products containing Phenyl Propanolamine are not being banned?Bulletin on Drug & Health Information, Mar- Apr 2005, 12 (1) 63: 16-19.S Sharma, K Gharpure, V Thawani.

79.Medicines containing PPA are dangerous.The Antiseptic, Apr 2005, 102 (4): 200-01.K Gharpure, V Thawani, S Sharma.

80.Are we making asses out of racing horses in medicine?Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, Apr-Jun 2005, II (2): 71.V Thawani.

81.Pharmacovigilance: Is it possible if bannable medicines are available over the counter?Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Jun 2005, 37 (3): 191.V Thawani, S Sharma, K Gharpure.

82.Why there are problems with availability of the narcotic medicines?Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, Jul 2005, 2 (3): 104-05.V Thawani, K Gharpure, S Shukla, S Sharma.

83.Site specific dermal application in contact dermatitis due to spectacle.The Antiseptic, Jul 2005, 102 (7): 381-83.S Parhate, V Thawani, R Hatwar.

84.Drug abuse - A sure invitation to death.The Antiseptic, Jul 2005, 102 (7): 409-10.V Thawani, M Thawani, G Kurhade, K Gharpure.

85.Antimicrobial activity of cissus quadrangularis linn in-vitro.The Antiseptic, Aug 2005, 102 (8): 466-67.S Makhija, C Chande, R Powar, V Thawani.

86.Jury still out on the usefulness of a traditional herbal medicine for allergic rhinitis.Focus on Alternative and Complimentary Therapies, Sep 2005, 10 (3): 188-89.V Badar, V Thawani, P Wakode, M Shrivastava, K Gharpure, L Hingorani, R Khiyani.

87.Militancy of microbes against irrational antimicrobial use.The Antiseptic, Sep 2005, 102 (9): 542-44.V Thawani, M Thawani.

88.Microbes will become militant if antimicrobials are not used rationally.Proceedings of Medical Council of India (MCI) sponsored symposium on Rational Use of Antibiotics.01 Oct 2005.Department of Microbiology, GovernmentMedicalCollege, Nagpur, 25-29.V Thawani, M Thawani.

89.The need of management team in rational use of antimicrobials.Proceedings of Medical Council of India (MCI) sponsored symposium on Rational Use of Antibiotics.01Oct 2005.Department of Microbiology, GovernmentMedicalCollege, Nagpur, pp 18-20.V Agarwal, V Thawani.

90.Patent pains.Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, Oct – Dec 2005, 2 (4):139.V Thawani, V P Mishra.

91.Lipid profile in the young patients of the frequently relapsing nephriticsyndrome.The Antiseptic, Nov 2005, 102 (11): 644 - 647.V Deshmukh, V Thawani, N Kumar.

92.Evaluation of efficacy of Banana leaf in dressing of burns.The Antiseptic, Dec 2005, 102 (12): 733-35.V Sagdeo, A Bhagat, V Thawani, M Khubalkar, N Jambhulkar.

93.Efficacy of Tinospora cordifolia on thermal burn patients. Indian Medical Gazette, Jan 2006, 140 (1), 38 - 43.G Gangrade, VThawani, V Sagdeo, S Ughade, R Khiyani.

94.Patent laws must be in the national interest.Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Feb 2006, 38 (1):70-72.V Thawani,K Gharpure, M Thawani.

95.Short term effect of Tinospora cordifolia in Allergic Rhinitis.The Antiseptic, Apr 2006, 103 (4), 229-32.V Thawani, V Badar, K Gharpure, P Wakode, L Hingorani.

96.The role of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics in health.The Antiseptic, Jun 2006, 103 (6), 311-13.S Dhatrak, V Thawani, P Khandelwal, M Thawani.

97.The government must stop supporting irrational practices.Indian Journal of Medical Ethics, Apr-Jun 2006, 3 (2), 80.V Thawani, M Thawani.

98.Prebiotics – the miraculous precursors of good health.G Gangrade, M Thawani, V Thawani. Milestone, Jul 2006, 5 (3), 1-5.

99.The clinical importance of bioequivalence studies. K Chaudhari, V Thawani, S Khanzode. Milestone, Jul 2006, 5 (3), 6-8.

100.Modern medicine in cognitive disorders. N Kumar, V Thawani, K Gharpure. Milestone, Jul 2006, 5 (3), 34-37.

101.Newer approaches in treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. S Deshmukh, V Thawani, M Bende. The Antiseptic, Aug 2006, 103 (8),

102.Renin inhibitors: promising intervention for hypertension.M Bankar, V Thawani, K Chaudhari. The Antiseptic, Nov 2006, 103 (11), 615-16.

103.Are ORS brands in India using WHO name judiciously?N Bachewar, V Thawani, K Gharpure. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Dec 2006, 38 (6), 439-441.

104.Good protocol increases the viability and success of research project.V Thawani. The Antiseptic, Dec 2006, 103 (12), 672-674.

105.Open, randomized, controlled clinical trial of Boswellia serrata extract as compared to valdecoxib in osteoarthritis of knee.SSontakke, V Thawani,S Pimpalkhute, P Kabra, S Babhulkar, L Hingorani. Indian Journal of Pharmacology, Feb 2007, 39 (1), 27-29.

106.Prices and availability of common medicines at six sites in India using a standardmethodology.A Kotwani, M Ewen, D Dey, S Iyer, P Lakshmi, A Patel, K Raman, G Singhal, V Thawani, S Tripathi, R Laing.Indian Journal of Medical Research, 125, May 2007, 645-54.

107.Comparative study of some indigenous drugs on serum lipids in humans.A Raut,V Thawani, G Dakhale, S Sharma,R Kulkarni.The Antiseptic, May 2007, 104 (5), 275-77.

108.Controversy in organophosphate poisoning management.R Kurundkar, S Jaiswal, V ThawaniIndian Journal of Pharmacology, Jun 2007, 29(3), 170.

109.Hazard analysis in medical stores management.M Thawani, V Thawani. The Antiseptic, Jul 2007, 104 (7), 357-59.

110.Comparative study of hypo osmotic swelling tests for semen analysis.G Kurhade, M Pathak, V Thawani, A Kurhade,T Kurhade, M Thawani. The Antiseptic, Sep 2007, 104 (8), 402-04.

111.Do we need nutritional supplements?V Thawani, M Thawani, M Thawani. The Antiseptic, Oct 2007, 104 (10), 522-23.

112.Need of pharmacovigilance for Ayurvedic formulations.V Thawani. Souvenirof WHO sponsored seminar on “Safety profile of Ayurvedic dosageforms”, BHU Varanasi. P3, 31 Oct 2007.

113.Recent trends in interventional strategies of neuropathic pain.M Bankar, V Thawani, S Dudhgaonkar, M Bende, K Chaudhari, S Deshmukh, S Mali. Scientific Supplement,Diamond Jubilee Celebrations, Government Medical College & Hospital, Nagpur DiamondJubilee Celebrations, Oct 2007, 51-55.

114.Sitagliptin - A versatile agent in Type II Diabetes management. S Mali, N Bachewar, V Thawani, S Dudhagaonkar. The Antiseptic, Jan 2008, 105 (1), 13-14.

115.Author’s response.A Kotwani, M Ewen, D Dey, S Iyer, P Lakshmi, APatel, K Raman, G Singhal, V Thawani, S Tripathi, R Laing. Indian Journal of Medical Research, Jan 2008, 127 (1), 94.

116.Inducements in health campaigns.V Thawani, N Bachewar, S Deshmukh. Indian J Medical Ethics, Jan-Mar 2008, (1), 49.

117.Economic impact of interventional study on rational use of antiseptics and disinfectants in Super Speciality Hospital of Nagpur. V Agarwal, K Gharpure, V Thawani, S Makhija, A Thakur, R Powar. Indian J of Pharmacology, Apr 2008, 40 (2), 78-83.

118.Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease – the lesser known cause for fatality. S Mali, D Tehre, V Thawani. The Antiseptic, June 2008, 105 (6), 274-76.

119.Immunomodulatory effect of Tinospora cordifolia extract in HIV positive patients. M Kalikar, V Thawani, R Singh, U Varadpande, S Sontakke, R Khiyani. Indian J of Pharmacology, June 2008, 40 (3), 107-10.

120.Antimicrobial activity of punica granatum fruit extract in vitro. G Mahajan, S Makhija, V Thawani, K Gharpure, V Agarwal, R Powar. The Antiseptic, Sept 2008, 105 (9), 457-58.

121.Monitoring misuse of the WHO name and emblem in medicine promotion in India. V Thawani, K Gharpure. Indian Journal of Medical Ethics. Jan-Mar 2009, VI (1), 10-14.

122.Comparison of safety, efficacy and cost effectiveness of benzyl benzoate, permethrin and ivermectin in patients of scabies.N Bachewar, V Thawani, S Mali, K Gharpure, V Shingade, G Dakhale.Indian J of Pharmacology, Jan-Feb 2009, 41 (1), 9-14.

123.Surrogate end points and their role in clinical trials. M Kalikar, V Thawani, R Singh, U Varadpande, S Sontakke, R Khiyani.Indian J of Pharmacology,Jan-Feb 2009, 41 (1), 55.

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