It is widely accepted that a congener-specific analysis of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), rather than traditional Aroclor equivalent total PCB analysis, is required for risk assessment. This is based on the fact that environmental processes alter the original distribution of PCB congeners in Aroclors and that toxicity varies considerably among the congeners with dioxin-like PCBs (dl-PCBs) ge...

OBJECTIVES To evaluate the biological effect of a paclitaxel-coated balloon (PCB) technology on vascular drug distribution and healing in drug eluting stent restenosis (DES-ISR) swine model. BACKGROUND The mechanism of action and healing response via PCB technology in DES-ISR is not completely understood. METHODS A total of 27 bare metal stents were implanted in coronary arteries and 30 day...

The present study was undertaken with the aim to evaluate the histopathological correlation with cervical cytology among patients attending GOPD of Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati. It was a prospective, cross sectional study over a period of 1 year from July 2015 – June 2016. Total number of 280 patients with complaints of vaginal discharge, irregular bleeding, post coital bleeding, pain abdo...

This study investigates the spermicidal and contraceptive effect of Azadirachta indica seed aqueous extract in male female Wistar rats. The animals were divided into four groups (n=6), graded doses (2.5, 5, 10 mg/kg) extract. They exposed to rats a ratio 2:1 after 24 hours, 7, 14 days administration. properties evaluated. involved pre-coital post-coital administration neem extract, indexes inve...

BACKGROUND In the absence of an effective cervical cancer screening programme, efforts are being made to explore the feasibility of using the existing infrastructure to develop effective low-cost screening methods. AIMS To evaluate and compare test performance of visual inspection of the cervix by a doctor and a paramedical worker. SETTING AND DESIGN Gynaecology outpatient department (OPD),...

INTRODUCTION Gynaecological disorders are a common cause of morbidity among women of reproductive age worldwide. In developing countries, gynaecological emergencies present enormous challenges given the weak health infrastructure in these settings. Whereas reports indicate that approximately 1.4 million gynaecological emergency visits to emergency department are recorded in the USA accounting f...

Background: Unhealthy cervix is a very common finding in Bangladesh due to poor genital hygiene, malnutrition, and multiparity. Cervical Cancer serious health problem other developing countries. preventable cancer long preinvasive state available cervical screening program like pap smear, colposcopy etc. Upon detection the treatment of pre-invasive lesions highly effective. The objective our st...

BACKGROUND Little is known about safety of and adherence to intermittent HIV PrEP regimens, which may be more feasible than daily dosing in some settings. We present safety and adherence data from the first trial of an intermittent PrEP regimen among Kenyan men who have sex with men (MSM) and female sex workers (FSW). METHODS/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS MSM and FSW were randomized to daily oral FTC/TD...