Paragonimiasis in endemic areas can be diagnosed by clinical symptoms. However, the diagnosis should always be confirmed by microscopic examination of the sputum or stool in order to find Paragonimus eggs. Within recent years marked advances in diagnosis of paragonimiasis have been made. Two new approaches comprising a genetic probe and immunological tests have been developed with claims to be ...

BACKGROUND Robenacoxib (Onsior™) is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug developed for canine and feline use for the control of pain and inflammation. It is available as both tablets and solution for injection. The objective of this safety study was to investigate the interchangeable use of two robenacoxib formulations in dogs using a novel study design alternating between oral tablets and su...

BACKGROUND To investigate the attitudes of premarital couples towards the premarital screening program after the abolition of compulsory screening in China and to study the factors influencing participation. METHODS Between July 1st 2010 to August 31st 2010, 650 people who registered for marriage at the civil affairs bureau of Wuhan, Suizhou, Zaoyang in Hubei province were studied using quest...

Broiler housing and management have become important for both manufacturers researchers, with the increasing commercial demand over years. The most factor that creates conditions is floor system selection. reason systems are they allow broilers to reduce contact excreta help excess moisture be absorbed controlling ammonia level. Poor litter trigger painful pododermatitis will affect animal welf...

For the patients who visit outpatient clinics due to asymptomatic microscopic hematuria, cystoscopy has been looked upon as rather invasive compared to other diagnostic methods. We tried to elucidate the actual diagnostic value of cystoscopy in the initial evaluation of asymptomatic microscopic hematuria. We reviewed the results of cystoscopic examinations in 213 patients who visited our hospit...

In this study, the pollen morphology of allergic Dysphania botrys (L.) Mosyakin & Clemants (Amaranthaceae) taxon, which has a natural distribution within borders Eskişehir province, was investigated in terms and properties. Pollen grains D. are periporatae sphaeroidal shaped. As result microscopic examinations, A/B=1.06 μm (W), A (polar axis): 4.08 µm; B (Equatorial measured at 25.04 μm. Th...

Sperm examinations may be useful in both clinical and research settings, for investigating male fertility status as well as monitoring spermatogenesis during and following male fertility regulation and other interventions. Among the possible causes of male infertility, defects of sperm morphology represent an important factor that may explain decreased fertilizing potential of sperm. The limits...