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Unusual Cause of Rhabdomyolysis Causing Acute Renal Failure: Achillea millefolium and Rheum palmatum Plants

Tamer Sakaci, Yener Koc, Taner Basturk, Ayse Sinangil, Elbis Ahbap, Ekrem Kara, Mustafa Sevinc, Cuneyt Akgol, Tuncay Sahutoglu, Zuhal Atan Ucar, Arzu Ozdemir Kayalar, Feyza Bayraktar Caglayan & Abdulkadir Ünsal · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2014

Introduction: Rhabdomyolysis is a frequent disorder resulting from many different causes which may be apparent from the history, e.g. trauma, heavy exercise, intoxications. It contains both clinical and biochemical components. Acute kidney injury is probably the most significant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/14620

Thermogravimetric and Kinetics of Thermal Degradation of Powdered Laboratory Examination Gloves: 2. Analysis of Isotherm and Thermal Scan Traces from 307-455⁰C

Nasrollah Hamidi, Sujan Shrestha, Marketa Marcanikova, Charles T. Laursen & Mashid Ghalili · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

The kinetics of pyrolysis of powdered laboratory safety examination gloves (PLEG) by the thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) was studied and the corresponding parameters were evaluated. The goal was to look for approaches to save the condensed energy within the PLEG wastes in order...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/13716

Factors Influencing Choice of Medical Treatment Options among Rural People in Selected Communities in Imo State, Nigeria

O. O. Obasi, C. U. Njoku & J. C. Ajaraogu · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aim: Choice of medical treatment option, in the event of illness, is a critical factor in determining the fate of a patient. It is influenced by several factors. The aim of this paper, therefore, is: To determine the exact factors that influence the choice, by rural dwellers, of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/13505

Structural Changes of Surface Layers of Hard Turned Parts by Wiper and Conventional Geometry

Michaela Samardziova, Miroslav Neslusan & Martin Kusy · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2014

Aims: The aim of this paper is to achieve information about surface and sub-surface layers after hard turning by mixed ceramic tool with different geometry – Wiper and conventional and to compare achieved results to find out advantages of its use. Second aim is to obtain graphs o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14506

Grasscutter (Thryonomys swinderianus) Production in West Africa: Prospects, Challenges and Role in Disease Transmission

L. A. F. Akinola, I. Etela & S. R. Emiero · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

This review brings together and consolidates the various researches that had been undertaken in grass-cutter with the aim of providing adequate information that will be capable of improving and sustaining the production of the animal as well as its consumption in West Africa. Giv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14194

Nutrients Metabolizability of Nectar for Long-Term Maintenance of Amazilia amazilia and Effect of a Dietary Fiber Source

Carla Fabro, Stefano Rimoli & Piero A. Susmel · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Aims: To formulate an artificial nectar for long-term maintenance of captive hummingbird, to measure the metabolizability of nutrients in the artificial nectar and to evaluate the effects of dietary fiber (inulin) addition on its digestive utilization. Study Design: Two groups of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12445

Adoption of Improved Soyabean Technologies in Processing and Utilization as Supplement with Local Foods in Bauchi Local Government Area, Bauchi State, Nigeria

E. F. Fabiyi · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

The study was carried out to determine the level of adoption of improved soyabean (Glycine Max (L) Merril) processing and utilization technologies as supplement with local food in Bauchi Local Government Area (LGA), Bauchi State, Nigeria. Bauchi LGA was purposively selected becau...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12667

Sero-prevalence of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) among Nepalese Children

Sital Khanal, Shamshul Ansari, Shital Raj Basnyat, Devraj Joshi, Nabaraj Adhikari, Upendra Thapa Shrestha, Dhiraj Acharya, Pramila Adhikari, Prakash Mani Niraula, Rama khadka & Bishnu Prasad Upadhyay · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: Japanese encephalitis (JE) is one of the major public health problems particularly in the Terai regions of Nepal. Childrens upto the age of 15 years are more susceptible for JE. The present study was conducted to aim the sero-prevalence of JE among children of Nepal....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/15442

Effect of Cow Dung, NPK and Their Combinations on Soil Properties and Performance of Sweet Potato (Ipomoea batatas L.) in Sudan Savanna, Nigeria

M. Haliru, M. Audu, S. A Lukman, M. M Sauwa, I. Aliyu & N. G Hayatu · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

In Nigeria, one of the major problems confronting agriculture is poor soil fertility replenishment strategy that could allow sustainable production. Two field trials were conducted simultaneously in Sokoto (UDUS, Vegetable Research farm) and Zamfara (Bakalori Irrigation Project)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14464

Identification of Suitable Condition for Mannanase Production by Bacillus sp. GA2(1)

Sudathip Chantorn, Suda Natrchalayuth, Kulwadee Phannachet & Jirawan Apiraksakorn · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Identification of Suitable Condition for Mannanase Production by Bacillus sp. GA2(1) Aims: The effects of 1% (w/v) supplementation of additional 5 agricultural wastes, corn cob, bagasses, coffee residues, soybean meal, and copra meal for mannanase production by Bacillus sp.GA2(1)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/15121

Evaluation of Hypoglycemic Efficacy of Methanolic Extracts of Moringa Oleifera and Phyllanthus amarus in Diabetic Rats

I. Oluwole Oyewole, A. Olufunke Taiwo & O. Nurudeen Quadri · Biotechnology Journal International · 2014

Evaluation of Hypoglycemic Efficacy of Methanolic Extracts of Moringa Oleifera and Phyllanthus amarus in Diabetic Rats Aims: This study was undertaken to determine the hypoglycemic efficacy of methanolic extracts of Moringa oleifera and Phyllanthus amarus in alloxan-induced diabe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/13164

Occurrence of Giardia in Different Water Sources in District Bannu

Shahid Niaz Khan, Sultan Ayaz, Sanaullah Khan, Ibrar Ullah, Shahid Ullah, Noor Ul Akbar, Muhammad Asim Khan, Sobia Attaullh, Jabbar Khan & Ijaz Ali · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Background: After air, water is one of the greatest significant essentials for life, which is considered as one of the nutrients. Giardia lamblia (G. lamblia) is one of the most common waterborne protozoan parasites, causing diarrheal disease in human beings and animal diseases t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/11527

Thermodestruction of Wastes Generated by Thermal Processing of Household Wastes: Thermal Study of the Equipment in Laminar Regime

Kalifa Palm, Kokou N’wuitcha, Serge Igo, Issaka Ouedraogo, Michel O. Zongo, Alioune Ouedraogo & Belkacem Zeghmati · Physical Science International Journal · 2014

In this work, we conduct a thermal study on the installation of an incinerator of gas generated by the carbonization of household wastes. We used a forced and laminar flows, with Reynolds number ranging between 500 and 2,000. Beyond 2,000, in our simulation, computer programs are...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2015/14675