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Formulation and In-vitro Evaluation of Ileo-Colonic Targeted Tablet of Flurbiprofen Using Natural and Semi Synthetic Polymers for Ulcerative Colitis

Yasir Mehmood, Lubna Shakir, Shahzad Asghar, Ayesha Tariq, Rana Khalid Mehmood & Hammad Yousaf · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

In present research work, we have developed ileo-colonic targeted matrix tablets of flurbiprofen for chronotherapeutic treatment of ulcerative colitis. Direct compression technique was used to formulate matrix tablets of flurbiprofen using microsomal enzyme dependent and pH-sensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/26969

Examination of Land Surface Deformation in the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone (ETSZ) Using Persistent Scatterers Interferometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (PSInSAR)

Zhiming Yang & Abdella Salem · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Aims: The purpose of this study is to detect land surface deformation in the Eastern Tennessee Seismic Zone using persistent scatterers interferometric synthetic aperture radar technique. Study Design: This study employed persistent scatterers interferometric synthetic aperture r...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/26110

Studies on the Rheological, Microbiological and Sensory Qualities of Weaning Food Formulated from Pearl Millet, Wheat, Cowpea and Groundnut

Hauwa Hajjagana Laminu, Modu Sheriff & Babagana Modu · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Weaning foods were formulated in a cereal-legume combination using pearl millet, wheat, cowpea and groundnut. The pearl millet was fermented to produce “Akamu”, the wheat was germinated while the cowpea and groundnut were roasted separately. The weaning foods were formulated as f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/14917

Statistical Optimization of Fermentation Parameters for Cellulase Production Utilizing Banana Peel

Modhuleena Mandal & Uma Ghosh · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aim: To optimize the physical parameters of solid state fermentation (SSF) by implementing statistical tool for production of cellulase, one of the potential biocatalyst in industries. Study Design: Fermentation was carried out by the employment of response surface methodology (R...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26982

Bacteriological and Pathological Studies of Mammary Glands Affections in Camels (Camelus dromedarius) at Tumbool Abattoir, Sudan

A. M. Abeer, A. M. Zakia, E. A. Muna & Y. A. Sabiel · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims of the Study: To isolate and identify the bacteria associated with mastitis and study the pathology of udder tissue. Study Design: Out of 353 culled she-camels (from Tumbool abattoir), 105 (29, 7%) sections of udders (including 31 milk samples) showing mastitis lesions were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25966

Social Isolation Increases Risk of Morphine Addiction in Male Rats

Hamidreza Famitafreshi, Morteza Karimian & Sulail Fatima · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2016

Background: Drug addiction, especially among adolescents, is one of the major concerns of human society. Identifying factors which predispose an individual to drug -seeking behavior, can be beneficial in reducing risk of addiction in society. Materials and Methods: Forty two adul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2016/26747

Parasitological Assessment and Public Health Implications of Water Used for Domestic Purposes in Ebonyi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Nigeria

C. V. Nwidembia, O. O. Odikamnoro, A. U. Nnachi, C. C. Egwuatu, I. N. Aghanya, A. J. Nwinyimagu, O. I. Ezejiofor, I. Mbachu & C. O. Ukaegbu · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Aims: Water-borne diseases have been a major cause of morbidity in most developing countries including Nigeria mainly due to poor quality of water used for domestic and industrial purposes. This study was on the parasitological assessment and public health implications of water u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27040

Determination of Phenolic Contents, Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activities of Strawberry Tree (Arbutus unedo L.) Leaf Extracts

Abdelhakim Bouyahya, Naima El Moussaoui, Jamal Abrini, Youssef Bakri & Nadia Dakka · Biotechnology Journal International · 2016

Aims: This study was designed to evaluate the antibacterial and antioxidant activities of methanolic, ethanolic, ethyl acetate and n-hexanic extract from the leaves of Strawberry tree (Arbutus unedo L.) growing in Morocco. Study Design: Determination of total phenol and flavonoid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2016/26488

How do Metronidazole Drawbacks Impact Patient Compliance and Therapeutic Outcomes in Treating Amoebiasis in Rwanda

Etienne Dusengeyezu & Justin Ntokamunda Kadima · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Amoebiasis is a parasitic disease with significant public health concerns in the Tropics. Metronidazole which is the first line most common prescribed medicine has shown a number of side effects difficult to tolerate by some patients, and many cases of true or erroneous treatment...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27075

Seroprevalence of Cytomegalo Virus Infection among HIV Patients Accessing Healthcare in Federal Medical Centre Keffi, Nigeria

G. R. Pennap & H. O. Ahmed · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Cytomegalovirus (CMV) a herpes virus known for latency after primary infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV/AIDS patients. It is reported to enhance HIV replication and acceleration of HIV infection to AIDS. Aim: There is a dearth of published in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/27030

A Review on Bio- And Adsorptive Desulfurization of Diesel Fuel

Mojirade M. Oloruntoba, D. S. Aribike & S. C. U. Nwachukwu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

Aims: To review some previous work on biodesulfurization and adsorptive desulfurization of diesel fuel. Study Design: The emissions from fossil fuels have been established to be a major contributor to global warming and acid rain which deteriorates the environment and infrastruct...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/26909

Optimisation of Drilling Parameters for Directional and Horizontal Wells Using Genetic Algorithm

O. A. Falode & C. J. Agbarakwe · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2016

In this paper, a modification of Bourgoyne and Young ROP model has been derived. Bourgoyne and Young recommend multiple regression method to determine unknown coefficients. However, applying multiple regressions leads to physically meaningless values in some situation. Although s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2016/27061

A Giant Pure Uterine Lipoma: A Case Report

Issam Msakni, Mohamed Amine Bani, Faten Gargouri, Sarra Ben Rejeb, Nada Mansouri, Ammar Bouziani & Besma Laabidi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The authors present a case of a giant pure lipoma of the uterus revealed by a postmenoposal metrorrhagia and discuss the clinical, radiological, histological characteristics and the different histogenesis hypothesis of this entity.   Case Presentation: We report the case of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26798