Triterpenoidic glycosides from Caryota urens

From the leaves of Caryota urens, two new triterpenoidic glycosides along with two known compounds have been isolated. Their structures were elucidated by chemical and physical data. [IR. [1]H-NMR, [13]CNMR and Mass Spectra]

new flavone glycoside from bridelia monoica

A new flavone glycoside named as tamarixctin-3-O-arabinoside, along with two known compounds, dimethyl ester of terphthalic acid and naringenin-7-O-alpha-L-rhamnosyl [1?4] rhamnose have been isolated from the leaves of Bridelia monoica

Chemical constituents of cassia siamea [fabaceae]

Two coumarins named as bergapten and seselin along with three flavonoids named as 5-methoxy-4'- hydroxy-6,7-methylenedioxyisoflavone,5 ,4'-dihydroxy- 6,7-methylenedioxyisoflavone and 5.7.4'-trihydroxy-3'6 dimethoxyisoflavone have been isolated from leaves of Cassia siamea. Their structure have been elucidated on the basis of chemical and spectral evidences ['H-NMl7, IR, UV, and Mass]

Triterpenoids from acacia tortilis

From the leaves of Acacia tortilis, a new triterpene of lupane series along, with four known triterpenes have been isolated. Their structures were elucidated by chemical and physical data [IR. 1H-NMR, 13C-NMR and Mass spectra]

Neurotoxicological effects of steroidal compounds in changes of cholesterol level on albino rat brain

Changes in the level of cholesterol in albino rat brain [cerebrum hemisphere, cerebellum and brain stem] were evaluated following the administration of four steroidal derivatives as 3 beta-Acetoxy-5-bromo 6-beta succinimido, 5 alpha-cholestane A[I], 3 beta-chloro-5-bromo 6 beta-amino-5 alpha-cholestane B[II], 3 beta-Acetoxy-6-phthalimid choloest-5-ene C[III] and 6-nitro cholest 5-eno [3 alpha-4 alpha-d] oxazolidin-2-one D[IV]. Experiments were carried out on four groups of six male albino rats weighing 200 +/- 20gm. Control rats were administered normal saline water intraperitoneally [ip] while the other experimental groups were given 0.3 mg/kg bodyweight of steroidal solution which was prepared in peanut oil

Health behavior of urban and rural populations living around Karachi

To look at the variation in health behaviors among various ethnic groups viz: Punjabi, Sindhi, Baluch, Pathans and Urdu Speaking. A cross-sectional study was done through a structured questionnaire. Urban and rural communities of 5 ethnic groups. 103 urban and 129 rural families residing in and around 20 miles of Karachi. Health beliefs 79% of the families were living in houses with 3 or less rooms with no significant difference between urban and rural households. Educational level was significantly different between urban and rural [p< 0.00] and also between different cultures [p <0.00] as the highest education was in the urdu speaking city dwellers. Majority of rural responses for causation of disease were in favour of inadequate sanitation. Gods will, infection and poor nutrition whereas the urban responses included unhealthy habits, poor nutrition and inadequate sanitation. The attributed cause of diarrhoea were teething, inadequate sanitation and seasons with very little difference between urban, rural and different cultures. More of urban [31.8%] and less of rural [8%] were exercising regularly or off and on. More of urban [86%] and less of rural [56.3%] were in favour of family planning and only 22.6% of rural and 44.2% of urban respondents were using contraceptives. Although urbanization has an effect on health beliefs, the deep-rooted effect of rural background on these beliefs and cultural variation can't be ignored. The families in the study sample are now living in and around the vicinity of a megacity, their health beliefs were significantly different. Health planning should take into account the variations in health behaviors following these beliefs of different communities

Problems of the senior citizens of Multan Slums

A study of the problems of senior citizens of Multan [355 cases] was conducted in Qasimpur and Mahmoodabad colonies [Katchi Abadi] Multan in 1990. Objective of this study were: To find out the magnitude of problems of senior citizens of Multan and to provide health care and promotion of health facilities to the aged population. In this study we found that mostly senior citizens meet their own expenses during illness. 1.4% suffered from diabetes mellitus and 25% had essential hypertension. 4.7% had some form of physical disability, mostly visual and hearing loss. Our study revealed that 56.18% were smokers. 71% of the respondents were in the age group of 55 to 60 years. 58% were illiterate, 73% of the people had income less than Rs 2000 p.m. Further, the study revealed poor health condition of the senior citizens and that there is a need for planning primary health care delivery service for them