Objective: To compare the effectiveness of ab-dominal weights and incentive spirometry for improving the strength of diaphragm in tetra-plegics. Setting: Depart
Acupuncture as a vital component of traditional medical systems of the Far East has been used to restore and maintain health for over three millennia. However,
Resective epilepsy surgery is an elective therapy indicated in focal epilepsy patients who are resistant to pharmacotherapy. Every effort should be undertaken t
Accessibility and availability of fresh clean water is a key to sustainable development and essential element in health, food production and poverty reduction.
Monoxenous trypanossomatids protozoa are not believed to cause in vivo infection in verte- brate hosts throughout their life cycle. However, there are reports m
Activation and aggregation of blood platelets is crucial for hemostasis and thrombosis. In the vascular system adenine nucleotides are important signaling molec
The kynurenine (KYN) pathway, which is initi-ated by indoleamine 2, 3-dioxygenase (IDO), is a key tryptophan (TRP) metabolic pathway. It shares TRP with the ser
Purpose: To determine the DNA strand breaks, oxidative DNA damage and cell death in blood and plasma total antioxidant status (TAOS) in 22 patients with severe