A review on extraction, composition, structure, and biological activities of polysaccharides from different parts of .

(lotus plant) is an important member of the Nelumbonaceae family. This review summarizes the studies conducted on it since the past 15 years to provide an understanding on future areas of focus. Different parts of this plant, that is, leaves, roots, and seeds, have been used as food and for the treatment of various diseases.

Breast cancer knowledge and perception among healthcare professionals and senior medical students at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta, Pakistan.

Objective: To assess knowledge and perception about different aspects of Breast Cancer among health care professionals at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta, Pakistan.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out at Bolan Medical Complex Hospital Quetta from October to December 2017. A total of 312 health care workers including consultants (42), residents (85), medical officers (52), interns (45), nurses (48) and final year medical students (40) took part in the study.

Subserosal Leiomyoma with Intravenous Leiomyomatosis Extending into Inferior Vena Cava and Right-sided Cardiac Chambers.

Leiomyoma (fibroid) is the most common benign tumour of the uterus in reproductive age. Its treatment is easy and employs a surgical resection, usually without complications. However, it may show an atypical behaviour and result in intravenous leiomyomatosis (IVL) extending into the regional and systemic veins, thus reaching the heart; and may extend into the pulmonary arteries.