As patrons and editors, I and Dr. Mirza had to work on few very vital issues. First and foremost concern was that it should not be looked upon an isolated Indo-Pak venture! Though in the first five years, 2/3rd of the contributions are from these two neighboring countries, the other 1/3rd valuable share comes from all parts of the globe (Table 1 and Fig. 1). We have an international reach now. ...

Preparation of matrix tablets with rate controlling polymers is the simplest and most widely used method for achieving desired controlled release rate of drugs. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of concentration and particle size of Ethocel Premium 100P and 100FP and also the co-excipients like HPMC, starch and CMC on the release kinetics of Tramadol HCl from matrix ...

shallots are an important part of the diet of many populations and there is long-held belief in their health enhancing properties. the aim of this study was to determine anti-candidal activity of shallot against chronic candidiasis agents. alcoholic and aqueous extracts of shallot ( allium hirtifolium ) were tested for in vitro antifungal activities against 33 candida species isolated from pati...

OBJECTIVE Because of high psychological burden and considerable costs of in-vitro fertilization, it is greatly important to identify all factors that may influence its results. In this study, general anesthesia and spinal analgesia used for oocyte retrieval were compared in terms of success in treating infertility among couples who had undergone in-vitro fertilization at an infertility center i...

Considering the 50% mortality rate of neonatal septicemia associated with neutropenia and increasing resistance to antibiotics, simultaneous antibiotic therapy strategies are becoming more important. However, few studies have been performed to evaluate effectiveness of RhG-CSF in the treatment of neutropenia in neonates. This randomized clinical trial was performed on 40 neutropenic neonates wi...

Objective: Intrauterine insemination (IUI) is known as a routine method for infertility treatment. The effectiveness of IUI is not identical in all cases. So in this study to evaluate different methods of IUI in order to increase pregnancy rate, IUI with cleaning cervical canal by swab is compared to IUI without cervical canal cleaning. Materials and methods: This study was conducted from 2008/...

Examination revealed a listless, tachycardic and dehydrated infant with distended abdomen, which was tense and tender. The plain abdominal X-ray was consistent with intestinal obstruction (Figure 1). The provisional diagnosis of intussusception was made. After initial resuscitation a contrast enema was done, which showed downward displacement of transverse colon with distended small bowel loops...

this research aims to explain utopian components in the opinions of scholars of iran constitution. changing of the relationship between iran and west in the constitution period and advent of enlightened renovation thoughts caused to changing of iranian ideal thoughts approach into utopian concept. ideal thoughts in iran in encountering western civilization manifestation by clear attitudes clari...