Pumpkin is believed to have health benefits due to its carotenoid content. Carotenoids are bioactive compounds with pharmaceutical potential. Carotenoids compound such as α-carotene and β-carotene react as provitamin A in human body, while lutein and zeaxanthin are two major components of the macular pigment of the retina. There are many extensiv

The effectiveness of poultry stunning in producing swift slaughtering was analysed in response to the time needed for the chickens to become insensible upon neck cutting (Td) and the induction of myofiber apoptosis. In total, 49 chicken broilers (BW of 2.17 ± .24 kg) were sacrificed with pre-slaughter stunning, using a constant voltage stunner whe

The demand of highly efficient and stable DC to AC inverters used in renewable energy systems to convert DC output from green energy sources into purely sinusoidal unwavering AC is on rise, due to low cost energy generation and conversion, less complexity and environmental factors. Later this converter energy can be feed in to grid or utility suppl

Objectives: To describe the rate of remission of thyrotoxicosis after radioablative iodine-131 (RAI) therapy. Methods: This was a retrospective review of 84 thyrotoxic patients who received RAI in the year 2011/2012. Their blood investigations prior and post-RAI therapy were reviewed. Data were analyzed using SPSS 19. Results: Eighty-four patient r

Objectives: To determine the association between consultation-time spent with doctors and patients’ knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on diabetic management, HbA1C and other metabolic parameters. Methods: This was a retrospective analysis of 291 type 2 diabetic patientswho attended our out-patient clinic. Their consultation time at previous

We presented a 54 year old gentleman, non-diabetic or hypertensive, presented with chronic headache worse in the afternoon, associated with late afternoon lethargy, loss of weight and loss of appetitefor 2 months duration. At presentation he was hypotensive, hyponatremic with relative hyperkalemia and low normal blood sugar. Six a.m. cortisol was 1

This paper tries to investigate the Fatimid educational administration experience in Egypt. It starts by reviewing the historical conditions that paved the way for the establishment of this Ismā’īli state, as well as the principal foundations of their ideology. This is significant, because in medieval Islam administration of educational activit

A twelve-month investigation was undertaken on how copepod community structure varied in relation to environmental factors in the Coleroon estuary, south-east India. Sampling was monthly, from Station 1 in the sea to Station 4 in the Vettar backwaters. Canonical correspondence analysis (CCA) was applied to elucidate the environmental factors affect

Objective: To review surveys on sexual and reproductive health rights. The main focus of the review is examining the issues on sexual and reproductive health rights such as family planning, unsafe abortion and role of men as to gain insights on how women are affected by these circumstances. Methods: A qualitative systematic review methodology was c

Background: Intimate partner violence (IPV) is important to be addressed simply because it is a gross violation of human rights. Its prevalence is wide ranging across the world, with higher prevalence reported in low- and middle-income countries. Evidence shows that IPV has both direct and indirect impact on women’s health, mainly related to phys