Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) is the most common mode of HIV infection in children. In the absence of any intervention, 30% to 45% of children born to HIV positive mothers are infected with HIV.1 This case illustrates the successful prevention of MTCT whereby antiretroviral treatment was initiated early in pregnancy, delivery was via lower segment caesarian section (LSCS) and breastfeedin...

in this paper the practice of medicine in ancient iran is studied. mythology of ancient iran has many references to how diseases were treated and medicine dispensed. there is even a mention of surgery; presumably the rst caesarian section in the history of medicine is performed for the birth of mythological persian hero, rostam. this study looks at mythology, ancient persian religious texts an...

Reactive oxygen species are unavoidable products of metabolism and in excess they can be dangerous for tissues and cells. Superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione peroxidase (GSH-Px), among others, protect tissues and cells against reactive oxygen species. The aim of the study was the description of SOD and GSH-Px from bovine placenta by use of spectrophotometric and electrophoretic analysis ...

Background: Neonatal morbidity and mortality in our country is high; In order to improve neonatal outcome, it crucial identify the areas where health care can be improved. Therefore, studying pattern of admission outcome among neonates a valuable tool auditing hospital performance. Materials Methods: Descriptive cross sectional based study. This study was covered all fulfills case definition; a...

Intra-abdominal drains have been used since long to prevent intra-abdominal collection, and detect any anastomotic leaks. We report a case of left sided fallopian tube herniation from a left lower abdominal drain site in a 27-year female who underwent caesarian section for breach presentation. Several complications related to drain usage has been described but left sided fallopian tube prolapse...