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Severe immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a frequently associated hematologic condition in CLL with low frequency in the earlier stages of the disease. The aim of the study was to correlate of severe ITP (platelet count <30x109/L) evidence in the earlier CLL stages with biological features, phenotypic and cytogenetic abnormalities and disease outcome. Twelve of 175 (6.9%) diagnosed CLL patients were with severe ITP. The ITP occurrence was significantly associated with ZAP-70 positivity (58%, p=0.028).

Barring last minutes political permutations, there are indications that the race to the Senate in 2015 will be hotly contested as most of the governors currently serving out their second term have never hidden their ambition to pick up their parties’ tickets for the Upper Chamber. While those already serving will be battling to retain their seats, about eighteen governors currently serving out their second term are expected to slug it out with the incumbent Senators by 2015.

All over the world, the demand for critical infrastructures clearly outstripped the supply and most countries are continually tinkering with various measures to address the deficit.  Infrastructural situation in Nigeria especially road network is pathetic. Decades of poor maintenance, underinvestment and outright abandonment by successive regimes have left the country with an outrageous infrastructure deficit.

According to statistical data, Chronic Blepharitis has the highest incidence of eye diseases. In a survey conducted in the United States (USA), 37% to 47% of patients seen by respondents were diagnosed with blepharitis. In 2014, blepharitis accounted for 700,000 patient visits in the USA. There are few epidemiological data estimate that the true prevalence of blepharitis. In the past, there has been considerable confusion over the pathophysiology, and thus the definition of blepharitis.

The research was conducted at the Department of Animal Science Teaching and Research Farm, Modibbo Adama University of Technology, Yola, Nigeria. A total of 12Yankasa rams aged 6-12 months of age weighing 18.5-21.5kg were used. The rams were randomly divided into 4 treatments of 3 animals/treatment in a completely randomised design (CRD). The treatments were: T1 (Grass hay only adlib, control), T2 (Grass hay adlib + 300gCotton Seed cake), T3 (Grass hay adlib + 300g brewers waste) and T4 (Grass hay adlib + 300g maize bran).

The objective of this study is to examine the association of different factors with psychological well-being in middle-aged adults and elderly in India. The study uses Longitudinal Ageing Survey in India (LASI) pilot data, collected in 2010 in four states viz. Punjab, Rajasthan, Kerala and Karnataka from a sample of 872 middle-aged adult (45-59) and 614 elderly (60+).

The traditional folk musical instruments are the mirror of any community in the society. At earlier days, man used the instruments cared about the instruments and hence protected them and was preserved as traditional instrument or folk musical instrument. It reflects in their rituals, spiritual and the traditional activities through music, song, dance, theater, food, costumes etc. Music is the most important medium through which the culture of any community is evaluated. Folk music is one form of the music which cannot be established in society for many reasons.

Objective: The aim of this study is to assess the prevalence of distribution of posterior amalgam and composite restoration and to register various reasons for replacement or repair of amalgam or composite restorations of patients visiting a dental school.

The use of garnishes and colourful materials like sliced eggs, onions, tomatoes and the likes when presenting food for consumption appeal to the eyes to promote appetite thereby encouraging dietary intake and better nutritional status in the long run. This study examines the role of garnishing and colouring in food service as perceived by the consumers. Two hundred respondents were randomly sampled from four tertiary institutions located in the various local government areas within Oyo town and its environs.

Self medication is defined as the use of medication by a Patient on his own initiative or on the advice of a Pharmacist or a lay person instead of consulting a medical practitioner. Self-care, including self-medication, has been a feature of healthcare for many years. The World Health Organization has emphasized that self medication must be correctly taught and controlled. Major problems related to self medication is wastage of resources, increased resistance of Pathogens, and generally entails serious health hazards such as adverse reaction and prolonged suffering.