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To investigate whether or not aging of nonhuman primates is accompanied by a region-specific neuron loss in the hippocampal formation, we used the optical fractionator technique to obtain stereological estimates of unilateral neuron numbers of the hippocampi of eight young (0-4 years) and five aged (18-31 years) male rhesus monkeys (Macaca mulatta). Our results show a preservation of neurons (m...

introduction: kidney is one of the target organs in diabetes mellitus. diabetic nephropathy is a major cause of end stage-renal disease and resulting an increased in morbidity and mortality of effected individuals. since diabetes is a progressive disease, therefore early diagnosis leads to better treatment. in this study primary diagnostic parameters were the goal. materials and methods: in thi...