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In search of other causes of idiopathic angioedema and urticaria we investigated the possible consequences of the disturbance fields in MFA in two patient groups: group 1 - patients with angioedema (n = 11) and group 2 - patients with urticaria and angioedema (n = 39), in total 50 people. We found that compared with the control group (n = 60 healthy patients) there is a statistically significant difference between higher values of DMFT index and presence of active foci in MFA. Angioedema is more typical for patients of a higher mean age (56,5 ± 10,59).

The recent emergency by the presence of the Zika virus and its neurotrophic impact has generated an alert world. This is most significant because a teratogenic result shown in pregnant women vertically, with the consequential impact on fetal neuro-development.

The purpose of the study was to examine the effect of moderate dose (5mg /kg) of caffeine ingestion on pulse rate, blood pressure and energy expenditure during a steady state e xercise period with a standardized power output as well as during a set time period.  In this study participants were required to cycle with maximum effort.  Eighteen  healthy, overweight, sedentary, male, first year  MBBS students of  JNMC,  completed 15 minutes of steady state of cycling  exercise  at a standardized  power output equating to 65% of HRmax.

In Samhitas Nasyakarma has been described in detail. Charaka in Sutrasthana first chapter has given the synonyms of Nasyakarma, in Siddhisthana has classified Nasyakarma depending on the medicines used and on the pharamacological action and also has stated indications and contraindications for Nasyakarma. He has explained the procedure along with complications and samyak and asamyak yoga features. In Vimanasthana he mentions different types of Nasyakarma depending on the parts of a plant used. Sushruta has defined Nasyakarma as instillation of medicine through Nose in Chikitsasthana.

Objective: The present study aimed at investigating the effectiveness of reflex rolling on incubation period and oxygen saturation in preterm neonates with respiratory distress syndrome.
Background: Respiratory distress syndrome in premature neonates is one of the leading causes of neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Reflex rolling is tactile stimulation technique used to improve respiration.

A community based survey was undertaken with an objective for documentation about the ethno-curative knowledge and practices among the Meitei community residing in East Imphal District of Manipur villages namely Khongman and Bashikhong. A household’s survey was conducted using a standard questionnaire.  From the result of the survey it was found that 17 numbers of healers of both genders were practising their indigenous knowledge in healing of aliments in spite of modern medicine.

The purpose of this paper is to examine the effects of Brexit on social-economic aspects into UK and the European Union as well. It is mentioned that for the first time in a generation there is a serious prospect of a member state leaving the European Union. In Britain, the Conservative government, led by Prime Minister David Cameron, is committed to holding an in-out referendum by the end of 2017. If the UK leaves the EU the impact would depend on the new relationship between the UK and the EU. We consider five models.

The Internet of Things (IoT) shall be able to incorporate transparently and seamlessly a large number of different and heterogeneous end systems, while providing open access to selected subsets of data for the development of a plethora of digital services.

Most  of the pharmaceuticals  are  administered  by  the oral route which is the  popular  route  of  drug  delivery. Taste is an essential and critical parameter in administering formulations which have relation with taste buds. Several drugs have bitter taste, consequently there is  a consistent  problem in the treatment of  the  patients  because of their inability to swallow such formulations.

The studied company is a major insurer that has experienced some operational problems due to an imbalance between the evaluation criteria of employess in the regulation sector of car accidents. The company evaluates each employee according to four indicators: cost, efficiency, productivity and professionalism. However, the scores of these criteria are aggregated in the form of a simple arithmetic mean, which does not align with the company’s strategic planning.