throughout history, many different cultures have recognized the potential use of garlic for prevention and treatment of different diseases. recent studies support the effects of garlic and its extracts in a wide range of applications. these studies raised the possibility of revival of garlic therapeutic values in different diseases. different compounds in garlic are thought to reduce the risk f...

conclusions it was concluded that the efficacy of tramadol and fluoxetine in males with premature ejaculation are the same and both are effective. both of these drugs are safe to treat premature ejaculation. results thirty-six subjects with the mean age of 44 ± 19.3 years underwent analysis. eighteen subjects were treated by fluoxetine and 18 by tramadol. the efficacy of treatment in the two gr...

Metallic gallium dissolves slowly in dilute mineral acids but rapidly in aqua regia and concentrated sodium hydroxide. In its compounds, the valency is +3. Its oxygen compounds resemble those of aluminum in that there are highand lowtemperature forms of Ga2O3 and two hydroxides, Ga(OH)3 and GaO·OH. Substances which lower the hydrogen ion concentration throw down a white gelatinous precipitate f...

glutamate-mediated excitotoxicity and neurodegeneration have been shown as pathophysiological hallmarks of multiple sclerosis (ms) and other autoimmune inflammatory cns disorders. n‑methyl‑d‑aspartate (nmda) receptors play a pivotal role in the mediation of neuronal glutamate excitotoxicity leading to cellular damage and apoptotic cell death. current treatment approaches targeting glutamate exc...

goldfish carassius auratus were subjected to either formalin (250 ppm) or nacl (10 ppt), over a 0.5-h period followed by 24-h freshwater exposure. serum biochemistry was monitored before exposure (0), immediately after (0.5) plus 3 and 24 h after exposure. results showed that both formalin and nacl treatments caused rapid increase in cortisol with a peak at 3 h, which did not recover until 24 h...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the association between bisphosphonate use and the risk of atypical femoral fractures among women aged 65 or older. DESIGN Nested case-control study. SETTING General practice research database in Spain. EXPOSURES Use of oral bisphosphonates before the occurrence of atypical fractures among cases or the corresponding index date among controls. Bisphosphonate use was ...

Pomegranate as a functional food and nutraceutical source has gained widespread popularity. Pomegranate and its juice and extracts are currently being widely offered, with or without scientific support, to consumers as a new superfood with numerous health promoting effects. Therefore, due to the explosion of interest in pomegranate as a therapeutic source, the aim of the present work was to inv...