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The Adverse Effects of Wealth on Cardiovascular Health: A Scientific Statement of the International College of Cardiology

R. B. Singh, K. Hristova, V. V. Muthusamy, S. S. Rastogi, T. K. Basu, E. Toda, T. Takahashi, J. Fedacko, D. Pella, F. De Meester, D. W. Wilson, R. N. Mondal, M. Ishaq & M. R. Mohideen · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2013

Background and Aims: Increase in economic status may be associated with increased consumption of Western type of foods and sedentary behaviour. In the present review, we discuss that increase in wealth may be associated with adverse effects on health behaviour. Study Design and M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2013/3375

Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Selected Plant Leaves

B. O. T. Ifesan, J. F. Fashakin, F. Ebosele & A. S. Oyerinde · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2013

Aims: To determine the antimicrobial and antioxidant potentials of some readily available plant leaves in order to source for alternate antioxidants and antibiotics. Study Design: Randomized complete block design. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Food Science and Techno...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/3383

Effect of Different Antipsychotics on Cytokine Production After Immunologically Stimulated PBMC Culture

Md. Mamun Al-Amin · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2013

Aims: To investigate the effect of different antipsychotics on cytokine production in immunologically challenged Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC) culture. Study Design: In vitro cell culture study to determine cytokine (IL-4, IL-10 and IFN-γ) level. Place and Duration of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2013/4752

Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy Applied to Elemental Analysis Using Samples of Crude Oil from Adaril Oilfield

Nafie A. Almuslet & Saifeldin Yassin Mohamed · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

Aim: In this work Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy (LIBS) has been used to identify the constituents of certain type of Sudanese crude oil. Study Design: This study was designed to use LIBS technique to analyze the emission spectral lines and to evaluate this technique in ide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/3790

Parametric Analysis of MEMS – Based Heat Exchanger with Different Test Fluids

Nusrat J. Chhanda, Muhannad Mustafa & Maglub Al Nur · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2013

The latest generations of micro-scale systems are becoming more challenging to fit into designs. These chips are squeezing into smaller and smaller spaces with very little place for heat to escape. Therefore, MEMS heat exchanger has become popular in many practical applications a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2013/4632

Extraction, Preconcentration and Spectrophotometric Determination of Ethylene Glycol in Antifreeze Samples

Hijran Sanaan Jabbar & Azad Tawfiq Faizullah · Chemical Science International Journal · 2013

Aims: Using a simple and sensitive spectrophotometric method for the indirect determination of ethylene glycol by Malaprade reaction. The method was based on the extraction and preconcentration of iodine. Place and Duration of Study: Samples: Antifreeze samples were purchased fro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2013/3675

A Possible Effect of Concentrated Oolong Tea Causing Transient Ischemic Attack-Like Symptoms

John W. Layher Jr., Jon S. Poling, Mayumi Ishihara, Parastoo Azadi, Gerardo Alvarez-Manilla & David Puett · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: Tea (green, oolong, and black) is the second most widely consumed beverage worldwide, second only to water. Aside from a few reported adverse effects, tea, particularly green tea, appears to be beneficial for human health. In the case described herein, a male experienced se...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4703

Global Analysis of a Nonautonomous Predator-Prey Model with Double Delays and Stage Structure

Li Ying-ke, Dena Turehan & Mehbuba Rehem · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

A nonautonomous predator-prey system with stage-structure and double time delays is investigated in the present paper. Based on some comparison arguments we discuss the permanence of the species. By using the continuation theorem of coincidence degree theory, the existence of a p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/3875

Damageable Thermal Behavior of Thermoplastic Flat Plate under Uniaxial Stress

H. Farid, K. Elhad, M. Elghorba, F. Erchiqui & M. Chergui · Journal of Advances in Mathematics and Computer Science · 2013

The behavior of polymers is remarkably related to temperature, its influence on physical characteristics should not be denied in the study of mechanical or physical behavior, especially in the study of forming processes that require an important apport of mechanical and thermal e...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMCS/2013/3179

A Recent Experience in an Egyptian Medical Center: Strategies for the Clinical and Genetic Diagnoses of Nephropathic Cystinosis

Mohammad Al-Haggar, Anna Taranta, Paola Bencivenga, Nermin Ahmad, Hany Abo Hadid & Yahya Wahba · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: To screen cases of infantile cystinosis among different forms of proximal renal tubular acidosis (RTA). Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: From a total of 25 families of RTA followed up in Nephrology unit of Mansoura University Children's Hospital (...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4630

Effect of Sitagliptin in Type 1 or Type 2 Diabetic Patients with Absolute Insulin Deficiency: A 48 Weeks Observational Study

Eiji Kutoh & Tadataka Hori · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2013

Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term efficacy of sitagliptin added to insulin in type 1 or type 2 diabetic patients with absolute insulin deficiency. Study Design: 48 weeks open-label, observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Internal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4295

Modelling of Mass Transfer Rate During Biocoagulation-Flocculation of Coal-Rich Wastewater

L. A. Jimoda, E. O. Oke & K. K. Salam · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2013

The study was aimed at modeling rate of mass (diffusing particles) transfer during bio-coagulation/flocculation of coal-rich wastewater at different operating conditions. Diffusion equation was developed from law of conservation of mass and partial differential equations were use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2013/3492