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The Controversies Surrounding Bevacizumab and Ranibizumab

Ee Vien Low & Faridah Aryani Md. Yusof · Advances in Research · 2014

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of visual impairment and blindness. Both bevacizumab and ranibizumab are anti-vascular endothelial growth factors used for treatment of AMD. However the use of bevacizumab remains controversial as it was not approved for i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13322

Extended Release Niosomal Hydrogel for Ocular Targeting of Piroxicam: In vitro and Ex vivo Evaluation

Bazigha K. Abdul Rasool, Oday S. Azeez, Hamda A. Lootah, Iman M. Abusharbain, Hiba A. Abu-Alhaj & Fazilatun Nessa · Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International · 2014

This study aimed at the investigation of piroxicam-niosomal hydrogel for ocular targeting to prolong and enhance its local analgesic activity. Various formulations were prepared, characterized and evaluated ex vivo for their transocular permeation using excised cow cornea. The pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJPR/2014/13723

Evaluating Infrastructures of the 21st Century City: Informational Cities in Japan as Case Studies

Kaja J. Fietkiewicz, Sandra Pyka & Wolfgang G. Stock · Advances in Research · 2014

There are many theories and concepts aiming at describing and measuring the modern cities in the 21st century: digital city, smart city, creative city, knowledge city or global city–each of them with different infrastructure and diverse components. In the present case we combine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/12344

The Simultaneous Determination of Some Water-Soluble Vitamins in Gum of Acacia nilotica by High Performance Liquid Chromatography

Sarra Bouazizi, Bassem Jamoussi & Dalila Bousta · Advances in Research · 2014

A rapid, simple and precise method by HPLC (high performance liquid chromatography) has been developed for simultaneous determination of water-soluble vitamins as thiamine(B1), nicotinamide(B3), panthotenic(B5), pyridoxine(B6) and biotin(B8) in gum of Acacia nilotica using enzyma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/10976

Health and Nutritional Status of College Students of Different Ethnic Backgrounds of Tripura, a North-East State of India

Sutapa Datta, Subhra Chattopadhyay, Asankur Sekhar Das & Chandan Mitra · Advances in Research · 2014

Aims: To assess nutritional status and general health of college students of two diverse socio cultural origins with the help of anthropometric measures and social risk scores. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Human Physiology Laboratory, Tripura...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/13951

Rumenolith in a Greater Kudu Antelope (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) kept in Zoo

Danjuma Friday Audu, Abubakar Aishatu, Otolorin Gbeminiyi Richard & Mshelbwala Paul Philip · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

A dead, three-and-a-half year-old, female Greater Kudu antelope, weighing 194 kg was presented to the State House Veterinary Clinic Abuja, and was reported to have died the previous night. It had been showing frequent attempt to urinate, rolling on the ground, depression and off-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13701

Art Therapy for Chinese Canadian Breast Cancer Survivors in Toronto

Tsorng-Yeh Lee, Gail Joyce Mitchell, Jen-Jiuan Liaw, Grace Ho, Terry Cheng, Patricia Ki & Winnie Wong · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aims: The major purpose of this study was to evaluate the feasibility and efficacy of an art therapy support group program for Chinese Canadian breast cancer survivors. The sub-purpose was to understand the experiences of Chinese breast cancer survivors during and after the arts-...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/13946

Accumulation of Cadmium (Cd) and Lead (Pb) in the Niger River and Environs

A. C. C. Ezeabasili, O. L. Anike, B. U. Okoro & E. M. Obiefuna · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

The study investigates the levels, variability of cadmium (Cd) and lead (Pb) in surface waters of Niger River and adjoining areas. Investigation of lead and cadmium concentration in surface water within Onitsha metropolis range from 0.204 mg/L- 2.316mg/L (River Niger upstream sur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12709

Antibacterial and Phytochemical Properties of some Nigerian Medicinal Plants on Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi Isolated from Human Stool in Owo local Government, Ondo State , Nigeria

O. T. Osuntokun & F. A. Olajubu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Medicinal plants are geared toward the development of the new antibiotics and the use of the medicinal plant in the treatment of typhoid fever. Typhoid fever is a bacterial infection caused by Salmonella species namely, Salmonella typhi and Salmonella paratyphi. The disease is an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/12021

EDTA-assisted Phytoextraction of Heavy Metals by Amaranthus hybridus Cultivated on Soil Collected from Selected Dumpsites in Ekiti State, Nigeria

E. E. Awokunmi, O. S. Adefemi & S. S. Asaolu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Aim: This study was carried out to asses the effectiveness of EDTA phytoextraction of heavy metals by Amaranthus hybridus cultivated on selected dumpsites, with a view to applying the plant in environmental restoration. Study Design: It is an analytical study. Place and Duration...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/11124

Is Cystoid Macular Edema More Frequent In Vitrectomized Internal Limiting Membrane-Peeled Eyes Undergoing Phacoemulsification?

Heidi Laviers, Ian Dooley & Hadi Zambarakji · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2014

Purpose/Aim of study: We postulate that the timing of phacoemulsification relative to pars plana vitrectomy, internal limiting membrane peel (before, during or after) and gas is an important risk factor for cystoid macular edema. Materials and Methods: We report a retrospective s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/12865

Analysis of O6-Methylguanine in Cancer Patient Blood during Administration of Cyclophosphamide Using Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Yahdiana Harahap, Rizka Andalusia, Yesa Crystalia, Shinta Ayu Nurfaradilla & Harmita . · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2014

Aims: To determine O6-Methylguanine in Cancer Patient Blood during Administration of Cyclophosphamide using Ultra High Performance Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry. Place and Duration of Study: Dharmais Cancer Hospital and Bioavailability/Bioequivalence Laboratory,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/12953

Comparative Evaluation of the Quality Control Parameters and Hypoglycemic Drug Effect of Some Brands of Glibenclamide Tablet

S. O. Awofisayo, J. A. Nnamdi & A. J. Uwah · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2014

Drug release profile and bioavailability indices have been well correlated with the quality of drug products. A comparative evaluation of the quality control parameters and hypoglycaemic drug performance check of some brands of glibenclamide tablets was studied. The physicochemic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/11206

Does Co-Suffering by Ischemic Heart Disease and Tuberculosis Exist in Community Endemic for These Diseases?

P. K. Anand · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2014

Aims: Tuberculosis (TB) has been thought associated with developing atherosclerosis, a hallmark of ischemic heart disease (IHD) pathology. Animal studies and human autopsy & case studies have shown association of TB with atherosclerosis. There is paucity of data showing co-su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/13703