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View article: Reproductive biology of the sea cucumber <i>Holothuria arguinensis</i> (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) and its relationship with the environment in the coastal waters of Morocco
Reproductive biology of the sea cucumber <i>Holothuria arguinensis</i> (Echinodermata: Holothuroidea) and its relationship with the environment in the coastal waters of Morocco Open
This study investigates the reproductive biology of Holothuria arguinensis over one year (December 2016 to December 2017) from two locations on the Atlantic coast of Morocco: Skhirat (North Atlantic) and Souiria K'dima (Central Atlantic), …
View article: Loperamide-Induced Torsades de Pointes
Loperamide-Induced Torsades de Pointes Open
Loperamide is a readily available, over-the-counter medication used to treat diarrhea. At therapeutic doses, loperamide exerts its effects mainly on the intestinal opioid receptors with minimal psychoactive effects; however, at supratherap…
View article: Mentha piperita: Medicinal uses and pharmacological properties
Mentha piperita: Medicinal uses and pharmacological properties Open
Mentha piperita (Mint) is a well-known herb belong to family Lamiaceae. Mint is famous as “herb of hospitality” in Greek mythology. It is used worldwide for culinary purposes. Mentha piperita has many therapeutic effects and used in differ…
View article: Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Optimization Strategies: Cusp Overlap, Commissural Alignment, Sizing, and Positioning
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement Optimization Strategies: Cusp Overlap, Commissural Alignment, Sizing, and Positioning Open
As transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) rapidly expands to younger patients and those at low surgical risk, there is a compelling need to identify patients at increased risk of post-procedural complications, such as paravalvular l…
View article: Antibiotic stewardship program in dentistry
Antibiotic stewardship program in dentistry Open
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is assigned as a menace by the WHO (World Health Organization) where diseases resulting from multidrug-resistant bacteria are refractory to treatment as a result of a scarcity of new antibiotics in the queue.…
View article: A Survey on Knowledge Attitude and Practices among Dental Faculty towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Maharashtra
A Survey on Knowledge Attitude and Practices among Dental Faculty towards Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in Maharashtra Open
Background: Antibiotic resistance makes to the top ten threats to global health in 2019. It is important for dental faculty to make efforts to improve the quality of services provided; As a result the study of awareness of the dental facul…
View article: Morphometric and meristic characters and condition factor of Acanthopagrus arabicus (Pisces: Sparidae) from Pakistan, North Arabian Sea
Morphometric and meristic characters and condition factor of Acanthopagrus arabicus (Pisces: Sparidae) from Pakistan, North Arabian Sea Open
Morphological differences among stocks of Pakistan, North Arabian Sea yellow fin sea bream, Acanthopagrus arabicus, including Sindh and Balochistan coasts, were examined using morphometric and meristic characters. Collections were obtained…
View article: Transcatheter Approaches to Aortic Insufficiency
Transcatheter Approaches to Aortic Insufficiency Open
View article: <p>In-vitro Investigation of Antibiotics Efficacy Against Uropathogenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> Biofilms and Antibiotic Induced Biofilm Formation at Sub-Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Ciprofloxacin</p>
In-vitro Investigation of Antibiotics Efficacy Against Uropathogenic <em>Escherichia coli</em> Biofilms and Antibiotic Induced Biofilm Formation at Sub-Minimum Inhibitory Concentration of Ciprofloxacin Open
The majority of UPEC strains are strong biofilm formers and show higher tolerance towards frontline antibiotics in biofilm form. We observed significant inhibitory effects of levofloxacin (32 µg/mL) on UPEC biofilms, while treatment with s…
View article: In vitro anticancer and antioxidant potential of Cestrum species.
In vitro anticancer and antioxidant potential of Cestrum species. Open
The methanolic extract of leaves and stem of Cestrum nocturnum and Cestrum diurnum were investigated for their antioxidant and anticancer attribute through standard methods. 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl (DPPH) assay was carried out to est…
View article: Population Dynamics of Echinometra mathaei (Echinoidea: Echinodermata) Found on Buleji, Pakistan, North Arabian Sea
Population Dynamics of Echinometra mathaei (Echinoidea: Echinodermata) Found on Buleji, Pakistan, North Arabian Sea Open
The population structure of Echinometra mathaei was studied monthly from May 2011 to November 2012 at a rocky shore of Buleji, Pakistan, Northern Arabian Sea.The test diameter and total weight showed significant temporal variations.The tes…
View article: Community structure and seasonal distribution of intertidal macrofauna from two rocky shores of Karachi coast.
Community structure and seasonal distribution of intertidal macrofauna from two rocky shores of Karachi coast. Open
Rocky shores are considered heterogeneous environments due to their composition and structure. Therefore, they support numerous habitats for flora and fauna. Organisms found on rocky shores are facing intense physicochemical conditions dur…
View article: Morphometric characteristics of Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) landing at three fish harbors of Baluchistan, Pakistan.
Morphometric characteristics of Indian mackerel (Rastrelliger kanagurta) landing at three fish harbors of Baluchistan, Pakistan. Open
In the present study fifteen morphometric characters of Indian mackerel, Rastrelliger kanagurta were studied. Collections were made from three fish harbors, Kund Malir, Sonmiani and Gadani, Baluchistan, Pakistan. The morphometric lengths…
View article: Frequency of Zap-70 and CD38 in Newly Diagnosed Cases of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
Frequency of Zap-70 and CD38 in Newly Diagnosed Cases of B-Cell Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Open
Introduction: Amongst all chronic lymphoproliferative disorders B-CLL is the most common.Clinical behavior of CLL is very variable and in order to identify the clinical spectrum there is a need for risk adaptive prognostic markers which wi…
View article: Effect of bacterial consortia on growth and yield of maize grown in Fusarium infested soil
Effect of bacterial consortia on growth and yield of maize grown in Fusarium infested soil Open
Soil borne pathogens are responsible for considerable yield losses in field crops. Healthy growth and ultimate yield of the crop depends upon the efficient supply of water, nutrients and absence of biotic and abiotic stress. Under biotic s…
View article: Essential Oils and Cosmetic Aromatherapy
Essential Oils and Cosmetic Aromatherapy Open
View article: Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils of Myrtaceae against Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae)
Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Activities of Essential Oils of Myrtaceae against Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) Open
The present study was designed to determine chemical composition of essential oils extracted from different species of the Myrtaceae family and to evaluate their insecticidal activities against Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionida…
View article: Chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils from leaves of three Melaleuca species of Pakistani flora
Chemical composition, antibacterial and antioxidant activities of essential oils from leaves of three Melaleuca species of Pakistani flora Open
This study presents essential oil composition of three Melaleuca species namely, Melaleuca bracteata F. Muell, Melaleuca fulgens R. Br. subsp. steedmanii and Melaleuca leucadendron (L.) L. collected from different regions of Pakistan. The …
View article: Waste Clay for Biodiesel Through Base Catalyzed Transesterification of Residual Cotton Seed Oil.
Waste Clay for Biodiesel Through Base Catalyzed Transesterification of Residual Cotton Seed Oil. Open
After processing of cotton seed oil (CSO) the activated bleaching clay (ABC) is converted to low valued waste bleaching clay (WBC). The chemical composition of ABC from Mirpur, Azad Kashmir region of Pakistan is found out as; SiO2 71.34, A…