Cardioprotective and antioxidant effects of oleogum resin "Olibanum" from Bos Boswellia carteri Birdw. (Bursearceae) / 中国天然药物

One of the leading causes of death worldwide is cardiovascular disease, hence searching for a cure is an important endeavor. The totally safe, edible, and inexpensive Boswellia plant exudate, known as olibanum or frankincense, is considered to possess diverse medicinal values in traditional medicine and from recent biological studies. Investigating the cardioprotective and antioxidant activities of olibanum from a Boswellia species, family Bursearaceae, namely Boswellia carteri Birdw. was the aim of this study. Cardioprotective activity was evaluated using a model of myocardial infarction induced by isoprenaline (ISO), while antioxidant activity was tested adopting nitric oxide scavenging (NOS) and azino-bis-3-ethyl benzthiazoline-6-sulfonic acid (ABTS) assays. The results revealed a mild cardioprotective effect and weak antioxidant activity.

Hydroxy ethyl starch versus Human albumin in ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome

To compare between Hydroxyethyl starch and Human albumin efficacy in preventing moderate to severe ovarian hyperstimualion in assisted reproduction treatment cycles and as well, to define possible adverse effect of Hydroxyethyl Starch on the cycle outcome compared to human albumin. Randomized controlled study Setting Galaa assisted Reproduction Unit of Al-Galaa Teaching Maternity Hospital. Thirty-one women undergoing IVF/ICSI treatment cycles who were considered at risk of ovarian hyperstimualion syndrome. Interventions The 31 women was randomly divided into two groups; Group A consisted of 11 ladies, who received Hydroxyethyl starch 6%[500ml] and Group B [20 women] to whom human albumin 20% [100 ml] was administered. Both drugs were administered intravenously at the time of egg collection. The incidence of moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimualion syndrome, and pregnancy rate were compared in both groups. Incidence of moderate-severe ovarian hyperstimualion syndrome was 9.1% in group A and 15% in group B. Although pregnancy rate in group A was 36.4% and 20% in group B, P-value was 0.4, which is statistically insignificant. Hydroxyethyl starch is a cheap and safe alternative to human albumin in the prevention of ovarian hyperstimualion syndrome, as both reduce the overall incidence of moderate to severe ovarian hyperstimualion syndrome, without adversely affecting the pregnancy rate

Skin changes in chronic renal failure and dialysis

A statistical study was carried out to identify the main cutaneous changes among 70 patients with chronic renal failure undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis. It confirmed a high prevalence of pruritus among patients of both groups. Pruritus was most bothersome during and immediately after haemodialysis sessions. Distinctive patterns of nail colour changes were also detected as half and half nail. Other cutaneous complications of dialysis were studied and its pathogenesis are discussed

Dermatophytic flora of Sharkia Governorate

223 clinically suspected cases of dermatophytoses were studied for causative dermatophytes. The results showed that Trichophyton violceum is till by far the most frequenlly isolated species. It was isolated from 112 cases out of 196 cases that gave positive cultures [57.1%]. Also this study showed increased incidence of Microsporum canis infections [27% or 53 cases]. Trichophyton mentagrophtes from 9 cases [4.6%], each of Trichophyton rubrum and Trichophyton schoenleinii from 4.1% [8 cases], Epidermophyton floccosum from 4 cases [2%] and Microsporum gypseum from 2 cases [1%]

Incidence of common skin diseases in Sharkia during 1987: a comparative study with the same skin diseases during 1976

A twelve months survery of the new cases presented to the dermatologic outpatient clinic of Zagazig Unviersity Hospital in Zagazig, Sharkia from January to December 1987 was done, common skin diseases were detected in 30850 patients and were compared statistically with the incidence of the same skin diseases in Sharkia during 1976 [31294 patients]. Skin infections were the most common in both surveys. Their combined incidence was 71.55% and 69.25% during 1976 and 1987 respectively. There was statistically significant decrease in the incidence of bacterial and parasitic infections while fungal and viral infections remained statistically unchanged during 1987. Among the non infectious dermatoses, eczamas occupied the top of the list during both years, and showed significant increase during 1987.The age prevalence of each of the most common skin diseases is presented. The various factors which may influcnce the incidence of skin diseases in Sharkia such as climate, hygienic and socio, economic conditions are discussed