apoptosis, a physiologic mechanism to eliminate unwanted cells, is also induced by ionizing irradiation, through production of free radicals. it has been demonstrated that antioxidants such as vitamin e are able to protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. taken together we found it reasonable to make an attempt to evaluate the protective effect of vitamin e against apoptosis. the irra...

background development of antibiotic resistance among pathogenic bacteria motivates the researchers to search for newer antimicrobial agents. objectives in the present study, antibacterial effects of cuminum cyminum linn. essential oil against multidrug resistant (mdr) escherichia coli strains isolated from urinary tract infections were studied, using microdilution method. materials and methods...

background trachyspermum ammi or carum copticum, commonly known as ajowan or ajwain is a plant used as a spice. thymol, the major phenolic compound present in ajowan is known as a strong germicide and anti-spasmodic. it is also used for cleaning the wounds and treating skin infections. objectives here, we aimed to study the inhibitory effects of ajowan essential oil on microorganisms like esche...

Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY, USA; Faculté de Médecine, Dijon, France; Kaiser Permanente, Northern California, Oakland, CA, USA; National Cancer Institution, Milan, Italy; National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan; Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark; UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, USA; Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, GA, ...

Background: Medicinal plants are considered new resources for producing agents that could act as alternatives to antibiotics in the treatment of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The aim of this study was to evaluate the antibacterial activity of 28 plant extracts and oils against four Gram-negative bacterial species.Methods: Experimental, in vitro, evaluation of the activities of 28 plant extract...

   Disk diffusion test is the usual applicable method for assessing the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in most institutions and hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of resistant-reported results of disk diffusion test for 6 routinely used antibiotics against Gram-positive microorganisms of nosocomial origin, using E-test method.    Over a 1-year period, clinic...

   Disk diffusion test is the usual applicable method for assessing the antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in most institutions and hospitals. The aim of this study was to determine the reliability of resistant-reported results of disk diffusion test for 6 routinely used antibiotics against Gram-positive microorganisms of nosocomial origin, using E-test method.    Over a 1-year period, clinic...

Over the past five years, a large number of agencies have developed specialized units to deal with high technology crimes and Internet crimes against children. The United States currently funds approximately 45 Internet Crimes Against Children Task Forces. This article talks about some of the issues confronting established Internet crimes against children and high technology crime units and exa...

BACKGROUND BCG vaccination which is administered to prevent tuberculosis is sometimes associated with serious complications. This study aimed to determine the incidence of complications of BCG vaccination in Babol. METHODS All infants who received BCG vaccination between 2011-2013 in health centers of Babol entered the study. Data regarding complications of vaccine were extracted according to...