1977a). Neither of these assertions, however, is based on -definite evidence. The relevance, for example, of the observation (Hayreh, 1976, 1977b) that fluorescein can diffuse from the cistema magna to the vitreous cavity via the -subarachnoid space, optic nerve, and optic disc is unclear. The prelaminar venular congestion mentioned by Mr Primrose was observed to be a late event during the deve...

Evening Primrose versus Misoprostol for Cervical Dilatation before Gynecologic Surgeries; a Double–blind Randomized Clinical Trial

Evening Primrose Oil with supplements was administered to thirteen chronic schizophrenics on a double blind cross-over basis. No significant therapeutic effect was found but there is a possibility that the EPO strategy potentiates the epileptogenic properties of the phenothiazines. D. Horrobin's proposal that there may be a deficiency of prostaglandin El (PGEl) in schizophrenia (Horrobin, 1977;...

Dyslexia is a widespread condition characterized by difficulty with learning and movement skills. It is frequently comorbid with dyspraxia (developmental coordination disorder), the chief characteristic of which is impaired movement skills, indicating that there may be some common biological basis to the conditions. Visual and central processing deficits have been found. The long-chain polyunsa...

Biophysical skin parameters are indicators of age-related structural and functional changes in skin tissues. This randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in healthy adults tested the effect of Efamol evening primrose oil [EPO, a gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) containing vegetable oil] on skin moisture, transepidermal water loss (TEWL), redness, firmness, elasticity, fatigue resistance an...