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Simultaneous occurrence of kaposi’s sarcoma and anaplastic t lymphoma in non-aids patient: New association or likely coincidence

Background: the association of Kaposi’s sarcoma and lymphoma is rarely encountered, although the involvement of HHV8 in several lymphoid pathologies is known. Case presentation: we report a case of a 78-year-old man with Kaposi’s sarcoma confirmed by cutaneous biopsy associated with anaplastic T large cell lymphoma on lymph node. Patient received chemotherapy according to the R-CHOP protocol with a good improvement.

Effectiveness of structured teaching programme (stp) on knowledge regarding janani suraksha yojana (jsy) among pregnant women in selected primary health center at Namakkal District

Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) is a safe motherhood intervention under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) being implemented with the objective of reducing maternal and neonatal mortality. Objectives: To assess the effectiveness of STP on Knowledge regarding Janani Suraksha Yojana among Pregnant women. Materials and Methods: A Pre experimental research design.50 pregnant women at Primary health center, Namakkal (Dt). Nonprobability purposive sampling technique was used to select the sample. STP with knowledge questionnaries was used to assess the knowledge on Janani Suraksha Yojana.

Cytotoxic effect of chloroform and hexane extracts of arnebia densiflora on neuroblastomacell line

Objective: We investigated to prepare chloroform and hexane extracts from root parts of Arnebia densiflora (Boraginaceae) plant, to determine cytotoxicity activity on neuroblastoma SH-SY5Y cell lines. Materials and Methods: Arnebia densiflora used in this study were collected from Kangal/Sivas, Turkey at a height of 1540 meters at the stage of full flowering and was identified by Prof. Dr. Akpulat HA, Cumhuriyet University Sivas, Turkey. Dried and powdered roots (5g) were extracted 50mL of chloroform and hexane separately, by maceration method for 24 h in a shaker at room temperature.

Inadequacies of prenatal visits in sran-belakro, Cote D'ivoire: A community solution perspective

Introduction: Problems of irregular prenatal care are a concern in Côte d'Ivoire. The most common traditional approaches in the process, including information, community education and behaviour change communication, are far from efficient. What should be done about the severity of this issue today? To address it, I propose a new approach: a community health approach based on a participatory procedure. Methodology: This is a qualitative type of research. The Baoulé community of Sran-Bélakrowas the target group.

An ethno-botanical survey of medicinal plants in Moolaikaraipatti, Tirunelveli District, Tamilnadu, India

An Ethno-botanical survey was carried out to record information on medicinal plants from native healers and public from Moolaikaraipatti. This study was field visit and identified existent medicinal plants used for treating diseases in various ways. Main informers are area common public and their data confirmed by traditional practitioner with direct interview conversation. This survey identified and recorded 249 plants from 27 families, used to treating diseases in Moolaikaraipatti area. The Fabaceae family plants were most represented while medicinal used collections.

Burden of non-communicable diseases on two different division of uttarakhand: Adult health indicator

Background: About 61% of deaths in India are attributed to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs).The distribution of NCDs amongst different regions of the state represents adult health status and has its social, political and economic implications.In the present study, we evaluate health status with an objective to compare distribution of NCDs between the two regions of Uttarakhand: Garhwal and Kumaun. Material and Methods: The study was carried out from the secondary data source i.e. NFHS-4 data of Uttarakhand which is divided into two regions, Garhwal and Kumaun.

Prevalence of exercise-induced bronchospasm among athletes in the hot and humid climate of Brazzaville, Congo

Background: This study aims to determine the prevalence of EIB in high-level Congolese athletes acclimated to hot and humid air conditions. Materials and Methods: The study involved 18 high-level athletes training in an environment relatively polluted. The stress test consisted of a continuous running treadmill warm-up set at 7.5 km.h-1, followed by an endurance race incremented by 1.5 km.h-1 every 3 minutes until exhaustion. Respiratory function examinations were performed at rest, at the end of the exercise test and at 5-minute increments for 25 minutes.

Comprehensive study of the food ecology of macrobrachium macrobrachion (herklots, 1851) in Cote D’ivoire

Expanding knowledges of the food ecology of Macrobrachium macrobrachion is the main purpose of this research. It permited to complete our knowledges of the distribution of this shrimp in natural habitats. These knowledges will also facilitate its reproduction in the breeding environment. Shrimps were caught monthly between September 2015 and august 2016. They come from an experimental dip net fishery. The study of the diet focused on 77 specimens. The results obtained revealed that this species consumes both animal and plant prey.

Protocol designed with enhanced power saving features along with increased throughput for mobile adhoc network

Mobile Ad-hoc Network (MANET) is an autonomous system of mobile nodes connected by wireless links. The nodes are free to move about and organize themselves into a network. These nodes change position frequently. To accommodate the changing topology special routing algorithms are needed.