Characterization of rhizobial isolates nodulating Millettia pinnata in India.

Millettia pinnata (Synonym Pongamia pinnata) is a viable source of oil for the mushrooming biofuel industry, source for agroforestry, urban landscaping, and the bio-amelioration of degraded lands. It also helps in maintaining soil fertility through symbiotic nitrogen fixation. However, not much work is reported on classification and characterization of the rhizobia associated with this plant.

The epidemiology of infertility in the North East of Scotland.

Background: There is a perception that the prevalence of infertility is on the rise. This study aimed to determine the current prevalence of infertility in a defined geographical population, ascertain changes in self-reported infertility over time and identify risk factors associated with infertility.

Methods: A postal questionnaire survey of a random population-based sample of women aged 31-50 years was performed in the Grampian region of Scotland.

Predictors of spontaneous bleeding in Dengue.

Objective: To identify the predictive factors for spontaneous bleeding manifestations in Dengue illness in infants and children.

Methods: 60 cases of Dengue viral infection with spontaneous skin and or mucosal bleed were compared with 72 cases without spontaneous bleed. The protean bleeding manifestations in dengue infection were recorded.

Treatment-seeking behavior and compliance of diabetic patients in a rural area of south India.

India, being a rural country, has unique problems regarding the treatment compliance of diabetic patients. This community-based study was undertaken in a rural primary health center area near Chennai (Madras) in order to better understand treatment-seeking behavior, compliance patterns, and reasons for noncompliance among rural diabetics. Compliance was indirectly measured through patient interviews and drug use charts.