Background Objectives: A 2.5-year placebo controlled double blind trial was conducted to investigate the safety and efficacy of AYUSH- SL, a poly- herbal Ayurvedic formulation on filarial lymphedema in different endemic areas of India. Lymphatic filariasis (LF) is caused by parasitic nematodes from Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia malayi, or B.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common curable sexually transmitted non-viral infection, which can cause urethritis, prostatitis, orchitis and epididymitis among males. Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan causes toxoplasmosis among humans. These infections may lead to decreased fertility.
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December 2022
Duck genotypes in India are generally grown in extensive conditions by small breeders. The purpose of breeding is to obtain meat and eggs to contribute a small amount to the family budget. These duck genotypes are known for their adaptability to the environment and their resistance to diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common endocrine disorder affecting 5%-10% of reproductive age women worldwide, associated with various metabolic morbidities. One potential molecular mechanism could be epigenetic modifications, such as deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) methylation.
Aims: The aim is to determine the association of global DNA methylation in peripheral blood leucocyte (PBL) cells and PCOS women.
With increasing steel production, an exponential increase in demand for steel is rapidly depleting the high-grade iron ore deposits. Hence, in search of an alternative source of iron ores, the steel industries are forced to use low-grade ores. The large amount of iron ore slimes accumulated in slime ponds at mine sites also poses a challenge for the environment.
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