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Knowledge of Cardiovascular Disease and Its Risk Factors among the Community in Kuwait
By Hala Al-Nafisi
Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Kuwait University, Kuwait
Published: Jun 21, 2017 | pg. no: 30
Abstract: 1.1 Objective: To determine the current level of knowledge and its risk factors in the general public in Kuwait. 1.2 Methods: Six hundred and thirty individual were randomly approached from the six governorates, 600 individual agreed to participate in the study. The data in this study was collected by a random survey. All expatriates, Kuwaiti people of an age < 21 years or > 80 years, medical doc ...[Read more]
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How Your Genome Affects Your Life: The Societal Impact of Cutting Edge Genetics
By Griffin Reed
Gustavus Adolphus College, USA
Published: Jun 17, 2017 | pg. no: 1-12
Abstract: Enormous advances are being made in the field of genetics that enable caregivers to predict diseases more accurately, prevent disease more effectively, and even treat disease by altering defective genes. However, many experts, including those on the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues, are concerned our society may be unprepared for the power that these new technologies brin ...[Read more]
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Micronized Versus Nanoparticles in Transdermal Hormone Replacement Therapy: Effects on Blood Pressure and Inflammatory Parameters in Brazilian Postmenopausal Women
By Marco Antonio Botelho
Federal University of São Paulo, Brazil
Complementary & Alternative Medicine
Published: Jun 13, 2017 | pg. no: 13
Abstract: Purpose: To assess the effects of micronized (MIC) and nanoparticulate (NANO) transdermal hormone therapy (THT) on blood pressure, fasting insulin and ultra-sensitive C-reactive protein (CRP) in postmenopausal women. Methods: In this open label study, 27 postmenopausal women, with no clinical evidence of cardiovascular disease, were randomly divided in two groups. During 12 weeks, fifteen patients ...[Read more]
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Mycotoxins in Food and Agriculture-Challenges and Opportunities
By Umesha S
University of Mysore, India
Biotechnology & Bioengineering
Published: Jun 09, 2017 | pg. no: 1-25
Abstract: Mycotoxins are secondary metabolites of molds that have adverse effects on humans, animals, and crops that result in illnesses and economic losses. A?atoxins are toxic, carcinogenic, mutagenic, teratogenic and immunosuppressive byproducts of Aspergillus spp. that contaminate a wide range of crops. Disease outbreaks due to the consumption of contaminated food and feedstuff are a recurring problem w ...[Read more]
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The Charcot Foot-An Indian Experience
By Ajit Kumar Varma
Aster DM Healthcare Ltd, India
Published: May 19, 2017 | pg. no: 1-17
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