Fifty-eight white-necked ravens (Corvus cryptoleucus) were examined for ectoparasites. Brueelia afzali and Philopterus ocellatus osborni were the most abundant mallophagans while Colpocephalum fregili and Myrsidea interruptus were the least common. The white-necked raven is listed as a new host for P. ocellatus osborni. Host sexual selection is indicated by statistical treatment of data obtaine...

Drosophila genetics has provided the Hedgehog signaling pathway with roughly ordered components, but few mechanistic connections. Several studies now show that the kinesin-related protein Costal-2 provides a physical link between the transmembrane transducer Smoothened and the transcriptional effector Cubitus interruptus.

Background Given that teratogenic medications prescribed to women with immune-mediated inflammatory disease (IMID) may cause significant fetal harm, the use of effective contraception is crucial in reproductive-age receiving potentially medications. Objectives To determine: Relationship between drugs and efficacy methods. The prevalence contraceptive methods reproductive age IMID. Methods Cross...

Abstract Background: In this study, we aimed to investigate the outcomes of first coitus injuries in newly married couples, which are common our society. Material and Methods: This is a retrospective study involving 89 patients admitted obstetrics gynecology clinic hospital with complaint bleeding secondary postcoital vaginal discharge between January 2017 December 2020. Results: The mean age d...