Lithium-Calcium Greases Having Carbon Nanotubes and Aluminum Oxide Base Nanoadditives: Preparation and Characteristics of Nanogrease.

This research presents the results of the effect of different concentrations (2, 4, 6, and 8 wt %) of multiwall carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and aluminum oxide nanoparticles (AlO) on the characteristics of lithium-calcium grease (LCG). The LCG/AlO and LCG/MWCNT were studied and illustrated by measuring the dropping point, consistency, thermal conductivity, and tribological characteristics of nanograins (wear, friction, and welding point) by using a four-ball tribometer. The morphologies of the additives and the nanogrease were examined and evaluated by X-ray diffraction and transmission electron microscopy.

Apoptotic Activity and Cytotoxic Effect of on Human Breast Cancer Cell Line (MCF-7).

<b>Background and Objective:</b> Despite advancements in modern therapeutic strategies, breast cancer still the most common cause of the high death rate among women worldwide. Wild plants and their extracts have been used in traditional medicine because of their efficient anti-cancer properties. This study aims to investigate <i>in vitro</i> the anti-cancer, anti-proliferative and potential therapeutic effects of <i>Convolvulus spicatus </i>(<i>C.

Comparative safety and efficacy of conventional interferon versus pegylated-interferon based therapy for HCV: A retrospective cohort study from Gujranwala, Pakistan.

Numerous studies on risk factors, clinical presentation and treatment of hepatitis C are known to the world. However, no data is available about the safety and efficacy of anti-hepatitis C therapy among the patients of Gujranwala, Pakistan. This retrospective study compared two dosage forms of interferon; conventional interferon (IR) and Pegylated interferon (PIR) in 370 Hepatitis C patients selected through non probability convenient sampling technique.

Metformin Ameliorates Oxidative Stress Induced by Diabetes Mellitus and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Rats.

Background: Several studies have found an association between Diabetes mellitus (DM) and an increased risk for hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Evidence suggests that Metformin (Met) may have a therapeutic and protective effect against both DM and HCC. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the antioxidant effect of Met against DM and HCC-induced oxidative stress in rat model.

Hepatoprotective effect of ketoconazole in chronic liver injury model.

Ketoconazole is a first orally available anti-fungal drug which has been reported as a potent inhibitor of human cytochrome P-450. The present study was designed to examine the heptoprotective effect of ketoconazole in both in vitro and in vivo liver injury models. Hepatocyte injury was induced by 8mM CCl4 while hepatic fibrosis model was established by injecting 1 ml/kg CCl4 followed by treatment with ketoconazole.

Correlation Between Doppler Echocardiography and Right Heart Catheterization Derived Pulmonary Artery Pressures: Impact of Right Atrial Pressures.

Objective: To evaluate the correlation between Doppler echocardiography (DE) and right heart catheterization (RHC) derived pulmonary artery pressures and to assess the impact of right atrial (RA) pressures on this correlation.

Study Design: Cross-sectional analytical study.

Place And Duration Of Study: Cardiology Department, Tahir Heart Institute, Chenab Nagar, from June 2013 to December 2014.