BACKGROUND Adolescent pregnancy has significant health and socio-economic consequences for women, their families and communities. Efforts to prevent too-early pregnancy rely on accurate information about adolescents' knowledge, behaviours and access to family planning, however available data are limited in some settings. Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) reports are recognised as providing na...

Silybin or silibinin, a flavonolignan isolated from Milk thistle seeds, is one of the popular dietary supplements and has been extensively studied for its antioxidant, hepatoprotective and anti-cancer properties. We have envisioned that potency of silybin could be further enhanced through suitable modification/s in its chemical structure. Accordingly, here, we synthesized and characterized a se...

In rat spinal cord slice repetitive electrical stimulation of the dorsal root at an intensity that activates C-fibers evokes a slow-to-develop and prolonged (30-50 sec) change in light transmittance (OISDR) in the superficial part of the ipsilateral dorsal horn (DHs). Inhibition of astrocyte metabolism (by bath-applied 400 μM fluoroacetate and 200 μM glutamine; FAc+Gln) or interference with gli...

OBJECTIVE We analyzed the comparative efficacy and long-term prognosis with proximal femoral nail anti-rotation (PFNA) and dynamic hip screw (DHS) for the treatment of unstable intertrochanteric fractures, retrospectively. We determined the independent risk factors to guide subsequent surgery and improve the long-term quality of life. PATIENTS AND METHODS We selected 165 patients suffering fr...

background: at present, there is no consensus on an appropriate treatment modality for intertrochanteric fractures in the elderly with background diseases. the aim of the present study was to compare treatment outcomes of intertrochanteric fractures reduced with dynamic hip screws (dhs) and bipolar hemiarthroplasty in elderly patients with background medical conditions. methods: in this randomi...

Dapsone hypersensitivity syndrome (DHS) is characterized by fever, skin rash, eosinophilia, lymphadenopathy, and multi systemic manifestations following therapy [1]. The incidence of DHS ranges from 0.5-3% while the time commencement to onset symptoms varies several hours six months might lead irreversible organ damage or fatality if not recognized early managed appropriately Genetic component ...

PURPOSE OF THE STUDY Evaluation of infectious complications in patients with proximal femoral fractures treated by osteosynthesis using dynamic hip screws (DHS). MATERIAL The group included 501 patients with 532 DHS procedures performed in the years 1996-2010. In 31 patients osteosynthesis was carried out bilaterally. METHODS Osteosynthesis was indicated for femoral neck fracture in 18 hips...

Abstract Aim Dynamic hip screws (DHS) and short intra medullary (IM) nails are fixation methods used for neck of femur (NOF) fractures. Both require fluoroscopic assistance within the operating theatre, therefore exposing surgeon patient to ionising radiation. There is minimal literature investigating radiation exposure. Aims this study compare doses in each procedure estimate a normalised dose...