Dr. Rita Kundu

The Foundation Programme for I BHMS students (batch 2022–23) was conducted at Motiwala National Homoeopathic Medical College, Nashik, from February 2 to 14, 2023. This 10‑day orientation aimed to ease the transition of new entrants into the medical field by addressing academic, social, and psychological challenges. Sessions covered institutional vision and mission, BHMS curriculum, holistic health concepts, constitutional values, time management, stress management, gender sensitization, team working, language skills, computer literacy, and patient safety. Practical demonstrations included basic life support, first aid, observation and documentation, and yoga practice. Students also visited healthcare facilities to understand system delivery and community care. The final three days focused on Universal Human Values education, emphasizing leadership, moral capabilities, and social responsibility. Feedback analysis revealed enthusiastic participation and positive impact, highlighting the programme’s role in preparing students for professional and personal growth in homoeopathic medical education.

Background: Perimenopause is a time period before women has a final menses and later start with menopausal symptom that last up to 1 year after cessation of menses.[1,2] Perimenopause refer to the period around menopause (40–55 years). Aim and objective: The purpose of the study was to assess, using the menopausal rating scale, the efficacy of Oophorinum 30CH and Individualized Homeopathic medicine in treating perimenopausal complaints in the age range of 40 to 55 years. Material and methods: 46 cases were chosen in accordance with the inclusion criteria. The menopausal rating scale has been utilized to evaluate the improvement. Result: The unpaired t test was used to confirm the result. Conclusion: The study concluded that Individualized Homoeopathic medicine is more effective than Oophorinum 30 in reducing the intensity of perimenopausal complaints in 40-55 years of age.

Background: Addiction is a chronic relapsing condition marked by obsessive drug seeking and use despite negative effects.(1) The use of tobacco increases the chance of developing several chronic diseases, including cancer, lung disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Aim: To study the efficacy of Plantago Major Mother Tincture in tobacco de-addiction in age group above 15 years including both male and female. Objectives: Primary objective: To study the efficacy of Plantago Major Mother Tincture in tobacco de-addiction. Secondary objective: To study the tobacco (Nicotine) dependency by using Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence Scale after administration of plantago major mother tincture. (14) Materials and Methods: Case series study was done among 30 subjects with Tobacco addiction randomly selected from M (N)HMC OPD and peripheral camps. Status of addiction of subjects was measured with Fagerstrom Nicotine Dependence scale. Plantago major mother tincture was administered. Result: Statistical analysis was done using Paired t test. Out of 30 patients, efficacy of plantago major Ø is seen in 24 patients (80%) and frequency & dependency remains same in 6 patients (20%). Conclusion: According to statistics of nicotine addiction calculated before and after intervention of plantago major Ø for dependency gives the t value of 7. Hence, we concluded that Plantago Major Mother Tincture is effective in management of Tobacco de-addiction.

Dental caries is a prevalent chronic condition globally, impacting individuals of all ages, with children being particularly susceptible. It arises from bacterial fermentation of dietary sugars, leading to acid production that gradually erodes tooth enamel, dentin, and cementum, eventually causing cavities and tooth decay. The prevalence of dental caries varies across countries due to differences in oral healthcare programs, lifestyles, and socioeconomic status. Dental caries not only affects oral health but also poses significant challenges to overall well-being, including difficulties in eating, sleeping, and school attendance.