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Background: Stroke is one of the major non communicable diseases. The prevalence of stroke among populations ranges from 500 to 600 per 1, 00,000. Stroke is a major cause of long-t…

1.1.             Background: Difficulty in reaching an aetiological diagnosis and management issues are more in XY Disorders of Sex Development (DSD) than XX DSD. Clini…

Herbal plants have enormous therapeutic potential which should be explored through the fabrication these drugs in novel drug delivery systems. The major limiting factors viz. lipid…

Aim: To bring in perspective the two extremes of dysmorphic syndrome presenting with ectopia lentis. Methods and Material: A nine year old female with history of bilateral gradual…

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is thought to be the result of environmental triggers in genetically susceptible individuals. COPD is characterized by coughing, shortn…

Introduction: There are approximately 3.8 million concussions that occur annually. Sports injuries are the second leading cause of traumatic brain injuries among adolescents. Concu…

Background: There is a growing interest in the study of patients that achieve exceptionally long-lasting remissions although suffering from incurable neoplastic disorders. This is …

The construction of the male condom is proposed, which excludes mechanical damages of the penis from contact with its walls. To do this, the condom has a spherical extension withou…

Allergic rhinitis is an IgE mediated inflammation of the upper airway. It is a complex multi-factorial immune system response to environmental allergens that has been on the rise t…

Poly (lactic acid) (PLA) is a non-toxic, compostable bio based material derived from starch and/or sugar and has high mechanical strength and plasticity. It is accepted as GRAS (G…

This study assessed the constraints to effective delivery of agricultural extension services in Lagos State, Nigeria. A sample size of forty (40) respondents was interviewed. Data …

Oral ulceration is routinely encountered by dentists in their daily practice. Painful ulcers hamper dental treatment besides rendering patient incapacitating, in terms of dental p…

Obesity is a challenging public-health problem worldwide and policy-makers are continually seeking for relatively lowcost but broad-reaching policy interventions which could influe…

Introduction: Exclusive breastfeeding is an important public health strategy for improving child and maternal health conditions. However, the practice of exclusive breastfeeding is…

For decades, the wound dressing was purely presented as-, and provided a physical barrier against external injuries and contaminants - a ‘passive’ yet elemental part in wound heal…

Behcets disease (BD) is considered a chronic relapsing multisystem inflammatory disorder. It has a worldwide distribution, but it is more prevalent in Mediterranean countries. Alth…

Objective: Vitiligo is an ever increasing problem in all age groups globally. Different regimens are in practice including sun exposure, UVR, Oral & Topical psoralens. Our …

Indirect bonding of lingual brackets is crucial to the success of lingual orthodontic treatment. Transferring brackets to the pre determined position in a precise manner to patien…

Background: Since advancement of science and technology in the area of laboratory medicine in 21st century the design of laboratory should be organized into high flexibility zones …

The dangers of button battery ingestion are well documented. Button batteries may also be inserted into the ears and nose. In many cases of foreign body insertion the nature of the…

Study objectives: Assess the prevalence of sleep disordered breathing in adenotosillar diseases and identify the risk factors of sleep disordered breathing in children. Design: A r…

Background: Ovarian endometriosis is a common disease found in women of childbearing age. Existing therapies in western medicine have limitations in various aspects including manag…

Antibiotic is a secondary metabolite and responsible for destruction or prevention of bacterial growth. The bacteria that are resistant to the most available antibiotics, referred …

To meet the future demands and tackling the challenges, the O&G industry needs more than just going for discovering the unproven hydrocarbon reserves. Technologies way beyo…

<p>Background: Human papillomavirus (HPV) genital infection is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is acquired when sexual activity begins.<br />Objectiv…

Large cell neuroendocrine carcinoma (LCNEC) is quite rare in the salivary gland and is difficult to recognize with fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC). Here, we present a case t…

Mucocele is a common lesion of the oral mucosa that results from an alteration of minor salivary glands due to a mucous accumulation causing limited swelling. It is formed when th…

The construction sector, although it has a private character, is intimately related to the public sector in terms of the normative instruments for the development of the proper ac…

Introduction: Septoplasty is a very commonly done surgery for deviated nasal septum in any Otorhinolaryngological department. Sometimes it may be combined with other procedures lik…

Varicella-zoster virus is a member of the Herpesviridae family. It can cause chickenpox and Herpes zoster infection (shingles). The latter is an acute, cutaneous infection caused b…