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Published: 2020-02-11

Illegal Firearms in Europe and the UK - Stemming the Tide?

Even before the handgun ban introduced in 1998 following the school shooting at Dunblane, Scotland, the UK had one of the world’s stricter firearms contro...

Keywords: <p>Firearms Control; Gun Crime; Weapon Trafficking; Ballistic Analysis; Intelligence Sharing</p>

Published: 2020-02-10

Pediatric Behavioral Health from the Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine

Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is gradually gaining acceptance as a valid form of treatment for chronic and acute pain in the general population. Studies ar...

Towards a Better Screening for Cervical Cancer

As cervical cancer screening changes from cytology or Pap test to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV-ar) test, primary worldwide, effective classification tes...

Keywords: Dual staining p16 / Ki-67; Cytology; Pre-cancerous lesions; Cervical cancer; HPV tests; screening; Colposcopy and management

Published: 2020-02-04

Performance Characteristics of Coatings for Medical Instruments and Equipment

The article suggests the technology of vibration finishing processing of aluminum alloys with simultaneous coating. On the basis of experimental studies, cast a...

Keywords: Cast Alloys; Working Media; Operating Modes of Equipment

Published: 2020-01-31

Influence of Water Stress on Hydraulic Properties and Biochemical Changes of Oueslati and Jarboui Olive Cultivars (Olea Europaea L.)

Fluorescence parameters, xylem hydraulic properties, polyphenolic contents and antioxidant activity were studied on Two Tunisian olive cultivars (Ouslati, Jarb...

Keywords: Olea Europea L; Water Stress; Jarboui; Xylem Hydraulic Conductivity; Activities; Ouslati; Olive Cultivar; Water Stress; Photosynthetic; Xylem; Polyphenolic

Published: 2020-01-30

Behavioural Parameters Analysis in Unpredictable Chronic Stress (UCS) Induced Animal Model after Treatment with the Biofield Energy Healing Based Test Formulation

The aim of the present study was to study the behavioural parameters in unpredictable chronic stress (UCS) of Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment (The Trive...

Keywords: Biofield Energy Treatment; Y maze test; Morris water Maze; Latency Time; The Trivedi Effect®; Unpredictable Chronic Stress

Published: 2020-01-27

Contribution to the Occurrence and Distribution of Dysidae fragilis (Porifera: Demospongiae: Dysideidae) in the Black Sea Coast of Turkey

Knowledge on the sponge fauna of the Black sea coast of Turkey is scarce, and only a total of 18 species have been reported so far. In the present study, Dyside...

Keywords: Biodiversity; Sponge; Dysidea fragilis; Black Sea

Published: 2020-01-27

Prevalence of Partial or Total Tooth Loss in the Monastir Region (Tunisia)

Contrary to popular belief, the loss of teeth with age is not inevitable, even if its prevalence increases with age, it is possible to prevent it. This thesis ...

Keywords: Prevalence of edentulism; Statistics; Avulsion

IoMT: A Boon in Healthcare Sector

In this era of transforming healthcare, the healthcare industry is adapting novel ways to promote an ecosystem of connected high-end facilities, wearable tech...

Keywords: Healthcare Sector; IoMT

Published: 2020-01-26

On Problems of Synthesis of Mono-dispersed Latexes in the Static Heterogeneous Monomer-Water System

Static mode of polymerization in a heterogeneous monomer-water system can be considered as one of the most promising methods for the synthesis of monodisperse l...

Keywords: Polymerization; Latex; Styrene

Pharmacotherapy of Procedural Sedation in Morbidly Obese

Procedural sedation in morbidly obese patients can present special challenges, because of the cardiorespiratory changes associated with morbid obesity. This mi...

Keywords: Cardiorespiratory; Alfentanil; Dexmedetomidine; Remifentanil

Published: 2020-01-22

Euglycemic Diabetic Ketoacidosis Following Pancreaticoduodenectomy – Lessons for Surgeons and Other Clinicians

Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis (euDKA) is an emergency situation associated with diabetes which has recently drawn clinicians' attention due to its associatio...

Keywords: <p>Euglycemic diabetic ketoacidosis; Antidiabetic’s; Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2; periampullary</p>

A Beacon for Gynaecological Cancers Patients: pH-Sensitive Nanomedicine

Emergence of various nanoscale drug carrier platforms as Drug Delivery Systems (DDS) has revolutionized the field of medicine. Nonetheless, the side-effects du...

Keywords: Gynaecological Cancers; pH-Sensitive Nano medicine; Liposomes; Polymeric Micelles; Dendrimers; Nanogels

Current Trends in Papillomavirus, Helicobacter and Hormone-Dependent Tumor Diseases and Ways to Reduce the Threat

The analysis of trends in morbidity and mortality from papillomavirus, Helicobacter and hormone-dependent tumors. It is shown that despite the ongoing preventi...

Keywords: Papillomavirus; Helicobacter Infections; Estrogen-Dependent Diseases

Efficacy of Pretreatment of Insulin Resistant PCOS Patients by Metformin Alone vs Metformin Plus Myo-Inositol before Induction of Ovulation.

Objective: The aim of this study was to explore the efficacy of pretreatment of insulin resistant PCOS patients by metformin alone and by metformin plus myo-in...

Keywords: PCOS; Insulin Resistance; Metformin; Myo-Inositol

Published: 2020-01-21

Yag Laser Peripheral Posiridotomy Intraocular Pressure Elevation

The elevation of the intraocular pressure laser peripheral posiridotomy is the most frequent complication. The case of an 80-year-old female patient with a hist...

Keywords: Complication; Yag laser peripheral iridotomy; Angle closure glaucoma; Pupil block

Investigation of Biofield Energy Treated Proprietary Test Formulation for Cognition Biomarkers in Brain and CSF Using Unpredictable Chronic Stress (UCS) Animal Model

Cognition biomarkers in brain (GABA, Glutamate, Beta Endorphin) and CSF (Corticosterone, KLOTHO, and Serotonin) were evaluated using unpredictable chronic stres...

Keywords: Biofield Treatment; GABA; Glutamate; Beta Endorphin; Corticosterone; KLOTHO; Serotonin; The Trivedi Effect; Unpredictable Chronic Stress; ELISA

Pigmented Periorbital Basal Cell Carcinoma

Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the most common malignancy. Pigmented BCC occurs more commonly on head and neck than trunk and extremities in Asians people. We re...

Keywords: <p>Dermoscopy; Periorbital; BCC</p>

Published: 2020-01-18

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech a...

Keywords: Autism; Autism Spectrum Disorder; Gastrointestinal; Communication Disorder

Published: 2020-01-18

Symptomatic Syringomyelia with Acute Bacterial Meningitis in a 3-Year-Old Patient

Syringomyelia is very rare in children especially in younger than 5 years. As it has slow progression therefore it takes years to become symptomatic and to be d...

Keywords: Acute Syringomyelia; Pediatrics; Acute Bacterial Meningitis

Published: 2020-01-09

Investigation of Fiber Loading on Physico-Mechanical and Thermal Properties of Jute-Mat Fiber Reinforced Recycled Polymer Composite

In Bangladesh, millions of waste high density polyethylene (HDPE) plastic containers have been thrown away annually in open places including rivers. In this wor...

Keywords: High density polyethylene; Recycling and reusing; Young modulus; Flexural strength; Tangent modulus

Published: 2020-01-06

Contempory Social Stratification in Indian Society

The social stratification includes various aspects such as Castes, Class, Age, and Gender have a long history of being discriminated against, exploited, and pla...

Keywords: <p>Stratification; Human Society; Caste Stratification</p>

Management of Endometriosis Pain in 2019

Endometriosis is one of the most common gynecologic causes of chronic pelvic pain in women and affects 10% of reproductive aged women. The average age of diagn...

Keywords: Endometriosis; Menopausal; Dyspareunia; Laparoscopy

Laws of Thermodynamics and Strategy of Healthcare

The necessity of changing of strategy of healthcare in connection with the sharp increase of cost of curatively-diagnostic process is proved by his insufficient...

Keywords: <p>Strategy of Healthcare; Entropy; Safe Health Level; Industry of Health</p>

Gait Parameters in Different Knee Osteoarthritis Radiological Grades

Background: Osteoarthritis (OA) is one of the most prevalent condition resulting to disability particularly in elderly population. Gait changes in knee OA has b...

Keywords: <p>Osteoarthritis; Spatiotemporal gait parameters; Radiological Grade; Rehabilitation strategies</p>

Acta Neurophysiologica Research Article
Published: 2019-12-24

GS 5% 0.9% viz Isotonic Saline 0.9% in Head Injury Management

Very few measures actually can help the head-injured patient. One of them is the quality of intravenous fluid IVF. Glucose-saline (or dextrose-saline) of 5% and...

Keywords: <p>Normal Saline; Glucose Saline; Dextrose Saline; Head Injury Management; GCS Better Outcome; IVF In Head Injury; Anabolism In Head Injury; Insulin In Head Injury; Growth Hormone In Head Injury; Anabolic Hormones In Head Injury</p>

Published: 2019-12-24

Intriguing Story about the Birth of Gordon Life Science Institute and its Development and Driving Force

Gordon Life Science Institute is the first Internet Research Institute ever established in the world. It is a non-profit institute. Those scientists who are rea...

Keywords: Reform and opening; Free communication; Sweden; Cradle; San Diego; Boston; Door-opening

Published: 2019-12-24

The Clinical Link of Preschoolers’ Picky Eating Behavior with Their Growth, Development, Nutritional Status, and Physical Activity in Kurdistan Region-Iraq

Background: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of picky eating among preschoolers and to address the clinical link between eating behavior and g...

Keywords: Picky Eating; Preschoolers; Growth and Development; Physical Activity; Health Status

Published: 2019-12-24

Current State of Synthesis and Use of Oxygen Generating Additives

The article is an overview of current methods of synthesis and use of monomeric and oligomeric oxygen-containing additives for various products including for mo...

Keywords: Oxygen; Content; Additive; Ethanol; Oligomers; Natural; Oils; Biodiesel; Glycerol; Transesterification; Motor Fuel