broccoli (brassica oleracea l. cv premium crop) florets were packaged using two types of polymeric films (polyethylene, ld & polypropylene cast) and then stored at 1?c for 18 days to study the effect of passive and active map (1.5%o2+7.5%co2) on preservation of quality and nutritional value as compared to non-wrapped control florets. during storage, weight loss, rate of ethylene production, qua...

the association of takayasu arthritis (ta) and inflammatory bowel disease is rare. early diagnosis and treatment may influence patient survival. this report describes a 35-year-old woman who had been treated for ulcerative colitis (uc) that manifested with weight loss, upper limb cluadication and vertigo. the diagnosis of ta was made according to the american college of rheumatology criteria. t...

Background: Brucellosis pericarditis is an extremely rare involvement of the cardiovascular system with Brucella species that has worldwide distribution and is endemic in many provinces of Iran. Case presentation: The present report describes an exceptional case of pericardial involvement by Brucella melitensis in a 50- year-old woman. The patient presented with night sweats, mild fever, wei...

cytomegalovirus (cmv) infection can cause colitis which is usually manifested with fever, weight loss, anorexia and abdominal pain.watery diarrhea can be the only manifestation. cmv colitis usually can not be diagnosed according to the clinical findings. moreover, endoscopic appearance can exactly mimic pseudo-membranous colitis. here by, we are presenting a patient with fever and watery diarrh...