Background: Androgenetic alopecia (AGA) is a non-scarring alopecia which consists of miniaturization of the terminal hair under the influence of androgens. Some scholars have reported an association between AGA and coronary artery disease (CAD), probably due to alterations in CAD risk factors. However, this association is not supported by other studies, thus rendering the subject open to discus...

background diabetes is one of the most serious metabolic disorders to affect different organs in the body. patients with diabetes are hence at risk of developing other problems. urinary tract infections (uti) are one of the problems that occur more commonly in diabetic patients than in others. there are several risk factors that lead to the incidence of uti in diabetic patients. conclusions we ...

introduction: food consumption patterns are changing as a result of health and environmental issues. subsequently, farmers are under increasing pressure to develop and utilize less toxic production methods and pest control. organic agriculture is a production system that sustains the health of soils, ecosystems, and people. it relies on ecological processes, biodiversity, and cycles adapted to ...

Background: Optimal thawing rate is critical for quality and fertilizability of frozen -thawed spermatozoa. Kinetic parameters are the most important factors which are affected by thawing rate so, that have close relation between kinetic parameters and fertility of the spermatozoa. Tris - egg yolk have been widely used for cryopreservation of the buffalo and other species semen. According to ou...

Recent observations that there is a secular variation in newborn weight and length call for their continuous assessment, as well as evaluating factors that influence them. The influence of maternal age, weight and height, as well as the number of previous deliveries, abortions and the number of cigarettes smoked per day on newborn weight and length was examined. Data were collected from 181 hea...