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Tuesday, April 16, 2019

Medicine


Characterization of the gain and loss of resistance to antibiotics versus tolerance to honey as an antimutagenic and antimicrobial medium in extended-time serial transfer experiments
Salma G Abdel-Azim, Ahmad G Abdel-Azim, Brian P Piasecki, Gamal A Abdel-AzimPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):147-154 Background: Honey contains several substances with antimicrobial properties that appear more recalcitrant to generating bacterial-evolved resistance than traditional antibiotics. Objectives: This study seeks to characterize the evolution of bacteria grown for successive generations in honey as an antimutagenic medium versus ampicillin. Materials and Methods: A naive strain of Staphylococcus...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Biological screening of tri-jannarose as a recipe from Thai traditional medicine
Ladachart Taepongsorat, Ampa KonsuePharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):110-114 Context: Tri-Jannarose (TJ) is a Thai traditional medicine recipe, the ingredients of which are betel palm seed (Areca catechu L.), Siamese neem tree root (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.), and heart-leaved moonseed vines (Tinospora cordifolia [Thunb.] Miers). The equal mixture of three plants indicated to treatment of antipyretic, diuretic, expectorate, nourishment and appetizing. Aims: Phytochemical screening, antioxidant,...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Pretreatment and optimization of processing conditions for extraction of oleuropein from olive leaves using central composite design
P Sucharitha, SV Satyanarayana, K Bhaskar ReddyPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):178-187 Background: The extraction methods used for isolation of biomolecule from Olive leaves show risk of residual solvent and less extraction efficiency. Hence, there is a need to develop novel techniques to encapsulate the risks headed with extraction process. Objective: The goal was to unravel the effect of novel extraction techniques on the extraction efficiency of Oleuropein from Olea europaea, a major secoiridoid...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Antidiabetic activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Myrtus communis (myrtle) fruits in streptozotocin-induced and dexamethasone-induced diabetic rats
Mohammad Sharif Talebianpoor, Mohammad Shafee Talebianpoor, Mahboubeh Mansourian, Tahereh Vafaiee-NejadPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):115-120 Background: Diabetes mellitus is characterized by an increase in blood glucose levels, resulting in insufficiency of insulin secretion, insulin resistance, or both. Objective: The effects of hydroalcoholic extract of the Myrtus communis (myrtle) fruits on Wistar rats were investigated in two types of diabetes mellitus. Materials and Methods: Intraperitoneal...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Bioactive secondary metabolites from the locally isolated terrestrial fungus, Penicillium sp. SAM16-EGY
Mosad A Ghareeb, Manal M Hamed, Amal M Saad, Mohamed S Abdel-Aziz, Ahmed A Hamed, Laila A RefahyPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):162-170 Background: Penicillium is a diverse genus occurring worldwide; its species are of major importance in the natural environment as decomposer of organic materials as well as food and drug production. Objective: Chromatographic isolation and identification of its bioactive secondary metabolites and their evaluation as antimicrobial agents. Materials and Methods:...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Identification of bioactive diterpenoid lactones using nuclear magnetic resonance from Andrographis paniculata
Raghava N Sriramaneni, Amirin Sadikun, Naveen Kumar Hawala Shivashekaregowda, Annegowda Venkatappa, Mohamad Zaini AsmawiPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):121-126 Background: Andrographis paniculata (AP) (Burm. F) Nees, belongs to the family Acanthaceae, it is also known as a highly bitter plant. In South East Asia this plant is commonly used for cold, cough and respiratory tract infections. Andrographolide (ANG), 14-deoxy-11, 12-didehydroandrographolide (DDA) are the major bioactive diterpenoid...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Secondary metabolites from lichen Usnea longissima and its pharmacological relevance
Moumita Dandapat, Santanu PaulPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):103-109 The objective of the study was to isolate chemical compounds from lichen Usnea longissima (UL) and to use lichen metabolites as antibiotics, antifungal, anti-HIV, anticancer, antiprotozoan, and antibacterial agents. Preparation of the lichen extracts: Fine powder of UL lichen was extracted using acetone, methanol, and water in a Soxhlet extractor. In a rotary evaporator, the extracts were filtered and then concentrated under...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
In vitro screening for antioxidant and antimicrobial properties of three lebanese medicinal plants crude extracts
Josiane Alhage, Hoda ElbitarPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):127-133 Background: Despite its small geographic area, Lebanon is characterized by a natural wealth in medicinal plants. Lebanese flora has about 2600 species, where >100 are endemic and are used in traditional medicine for their therapeutic effects. Objective: To evaluate the antioxidant and antimicrobial activities of dichloromethane, methanol, and aqueous crude extracts of three Lebanese medicinal plants: Geranium robertianum,...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Evaluation of acute toxicity of plants' mixture used in traditional treatment of kidney diseases in Morocco
Mohamed Chebaibi, Dalila Bousta, Laila Chbani, Imane Iken, Sanae AchourPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):155-161 Background: The use of plants' mixture in the traditional treatment of kidney diseases in Morocco is widespread. Objective: To evaluate the toxic effects of plants' mixture used in the traditional treatment of kidney diseases in Morocco. Materials and Methods: The phytochemical screening was performed. For acute toxicity, single doses of low dose (300 mg/kg), medium dose (500 mg/kg),...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Phytochemical and antimicrobial evaluation of Lauridia tetragona (L.F) R.H. Archer: A medicinal plant used for the management of dysentery in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa
Olubunmi Abosede Wintola, Anthony Jide AfolayanPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):134-139 Objective: The present investigation evaluated the in vitro phytochemical and antimicrobial potential of the methanol and acetone leaf extracts of Lauridia tetragona (L.F), a plant consumed as a herb in South Africa. Materials and Methods: Spectrophotometry assays using Folin–Ciocalteu, aluminum chloride, and vanillin–hydrochloric acid were used for the determination of phenols, flavonoids, and proanthocyanidin...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Anatomical and phytochemical characterization of Physalis angulata L.: A plant with therapeutic potential
Léa Maria dos Santos Lopes Ferreira, Ademir Evangelista do Vale, Amancio José de Souza, Kelly Batista Leite, Cássia Sacramento, Maria Lucia Vieira Moreno, Thessika Hialla Araújo, Milena Botelho Pereira Soares, Maria Fernanda Rios GrassiPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):171-177 Background: Physalis angulata L. is widely used in folk medicine. Secondary metabolites with pharmacological potential, including physalins that exhibit anti-inflammatory/immunomodulatory and antiparasitic activities, have...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Biochemical screening and determination of bioactive components of commercially cultured pacific white shrimp Penaeus vannamei
Jayalakshmi Muniyappan, Vanitha Varadharajan, Pushpabharathi NamadevanPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):140-146 Background: Marine waste is an extraordinarily renewable aid for the restoration of several valued metabolites with potential biological applications. Objectives: The investigation is planned to detect the biochemical components present in the prawn shell waste by qualitative, quantitative methods, to assess the antioxidant potential, and also to find the bioactive compounds existing...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
Efficacy of topical herbal remedies for insomnia in Iranian traditional medicine
Elham Haghjoo, Asie Shojaii, Mohammad Mahdi ParviziPharmacognosy Research 2019 11(2):188-191 Background: Insomnia is one of the most prevalent sleep disorders which affect the quality of life. Due to high prevalence of this disease and the side effects of sedative drugs, people tend to use herbal remedies. There are some oral or topical prescriptions in Persian medicine texts for the treatment of insomnia. The aim of this study was to investigate topical treatments for insomnia in Iranian traditional...
Pharmacognosy Research : 2015 - 7(3)
Tue Apr 16, 2019 00:00
A Hyalinizing Clear Cell Carcinoma of the Base of Tongue
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Aggressive Necrotizing Fasciitis of the Head and Neck Resulting in Massive Defects
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Multiple and Recurrent Oncocytic Cysts of the Larynx
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Pleomorphic Adenoma of the Trachea
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Otologic Manifestations of Immunoglobulin G4-Related Disease
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Upper Esophageal Sphincter Dilation for Recalcitrant Dysphagia Secondary to Dermatomyositis
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
Failure of Multiple Imaging Modalities to Diagnose Lymphatic Malformation of the Tongue
Ear, Nose &Throat Journal, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Ear, Nose & Throat Journal: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 08:39
How Do I Fix Myself?
From a young teen in the U.S.: I've been really trying to figure myself out lately, and a lot of scary things have been happening to me that I am not sure are even real, or if I am creating these issues in my head. I've been feeling like I have two people living inside of me who are almost polar opposites, one who is outgoing, likes to self-harm for amusement and adrenaline rush, and is extremely extroverted while at the other who is depressed, un-motivated and introverted, where any sort of social...
Ask the Therapist » Psychology
Tue Apr 16, 2019 22:45
William Clegg, Under the Wig: A Lawyer's Stories of Murder, Guilt and Innocence
Medicine, Science and the Law, Ahead of Print.
SAGE Publications: Medicine, Science and the Law: Table of Contents
Tue Apr 16, 2019 11:22
Free Head & Neck Cancer Screening. Registration Required - Omaha World-Herald
Free Head & Neck Cancer Screening. Registration Required  Omaha World-HeraldHead and neck cancers account for about 3 percent of all cancers. And as with any type of cancer, early detection is key. That's why Methodist is hosting a FREE.
Head and Neck Cancer - Google News
Thu Apr 11, 2019 23:00
Impaired Vision: How the Visual World May Change after Brain Damage
  An unprecedented book that discusses a decades long journey of understanding vision and visual impairment through working with patients with brain damageEdward de Haan, a noted clinical vision researcher for the last 35 years, explains how the healthy brain deals with visual information and reveals how he learned to appreciate what it means to be visually impaired. Through discussions of fascinating case studies, he shows that visual deficits areRead More...
Wiley: All New Medicine, Nursing & Dentistry Titles
Tue Apr 16, 2019 07:00
Emergency Management: Concepts and Strategies for Effective Programs, 2nd Edition
  Provides a comprehensive examination of emergency management and offers concepts and strategies for creating effective programsThis book looks at the larger context within which emergency management response occurs, and stresses the development of a program to address a wide range of issues. Not limited to traditional emergency response to natural disasters, it addresses a conceptual model capable of integrating multiple disciplines and dealing withRead More...
Wiley: All New Medicine, Nursing & Dentistry Titles
Tue Apr 16, 2019 07:00
Training Programs on Geriatrics in Rural Areas: a Review
Abstract Purpose of Review To understand the current scope of training in geriatrics in rural areas for rural providers and teams, we reviewed current literature to identify training programs which pertain to geriatric education and training of the rural workforce. Recent Findings Older adults are one of the fastest growing demographics in the USA and represent...
Latest Results for Current Geriatrics Reports
Tue Apr 16, 2019 03:00