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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractFrom Humans to Dogs and Back: The Translational Lesson of Metronomic ChemotherapyAlessio Pierini, Guido Bocci, Mario Giorgi et al.The main priority in veterinary oncology is to maintain patient quality of life. It is important that new chemotherapy strategies aim to minimize side effects, thus making the treatment attractive for owners as well as their pets. Metronomic chemotherapy has been shown to have an important stabilizing effect on human cancer (including chemotherapy-resistant disease) resulting in prolonged clinical benefit. In … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2012 · 7,738 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRecent Clinical Advancement of the Effects of Parathyroid Analogues on Fracture Healing in Humans: A Review of LiteratureWen Wei Gerard Ee, Wen Liang Joel Lau, Harish Sivasubramanian, Diarmuid MurphyProblem statement: Numerous animal studies have shown that administration of Parathyroid Hormone (PTH) or a related analogue promotes callus formation and bone union. However, there has yet to be sufficient evidence in human subjects to justify the use of PTH or related analogues in promoting fracture healing. The purpose of this paper is to (1) review all literature involving the … …Current Research in Medicine, Vol. 3, Issue 2 · 27 Aug 2012 · 7,338 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Neuropharmacological Activities of Stephania venosa Herb Consumption in Healthy RatsTerdthai Tong-Un, Wathita Phachonpai, Supaporn Muchimapura et al.Public concern on mental health has noticeably increased given the high prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders especially anxiety and depression. Most of the drugs for these conditions used nowadays have adverse side effects so the need for newer, better-tolerated and more efficacious treatments is remaining high. Growing attention is being paid to traditional herbal medicines. Stephania venosa Spreng (S. venosa; SV) … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 3 · 5 Jul 2012 · 7,677 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMirtazapine in Veterinary Medicine a Pharmacological Rationale for its Application in Chronic PainMario Giorgi, Helen OwenProblem statement: Many recent studies have shown that antidepressant agents have analgesic effects in addition to their intended primary actions. The Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCAs) have been recognized as an effective first-line treatment of human neuropathic pain but unfortunately they display a wide range of side effects. Recent studies have shown that Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors (SSRI) also have potential analgesic … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 7, Issue 1 · 19 May 2012 · 8,189 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effects of Social Constructivist Approach on the Learners’ Problem Solving and Metacognitive LevelsErdal Bay, Birsen Bagceci, Bayram CetinProblem statement: Socio-cultural constructivism; stressing the social context, culture and collaborative side of learning, is another kind of constructivism. The social constructivist approach has positive effects on learners. It can be said that in improving problem solving and met cognitive awareness skills, which are amongst basic skills every individual should possess today. The purpose of this study is to investigate … …Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 8, Issue 3 · 5 Apr 2012 · 10,489 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Storing Temperature on Hepatotoxicity and Nephrotoxicity of Ifosfamide in Female RatFalah Mohammed AzizProblem statement: Ifosfamide (IFO) is a cytotoxic alkylating drug used for the treatment of a variety of cancers, although it has been found to induce certain hematological, hepatotoxic and nephrotoxic side effects. This drug is widely used in developing country, especially Iraq, but without caring too much to the storing temperature due to low drug maintaining facilities. The present work … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 19 Mar 2012 · 7,883 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractInhibition of Skin Colour Darkening (Skin Clearing and Lightening); Skin Firming; Body Calming and Body Vitalizing Effects of Vernonia amygdalina Leaf ExtractUtoh-Nedosa Uchechukwu AnastasiaProblem statement: Obese human subjects treated with oral Vernonia amygdalina (V. amygdalina) aqueous leaf extract for one month who experienced the anti-obesity effects of V. amygdalina leaf extract reported a lighter; clearer; more glowing and firmer skin as side effects of the treatment (unpublished findings). In this study, oral Vernonia amygdalina aqueous leaf extract was taken daily for six months … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 17 Aug 2011 · 8,259 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractStudy of Electromagnetic Radiation and Specific Absorption Rate of Mobile Phones with Fractional Human Head Models via Green's FunctionsNookala Srinivasa Rao, G. R. Babu, P. V.S. SrinivasProblem statement: Electromagnetic Radiation from mobile hand set is identified as one of the side effects for increasing rate of brain tumor. Due to this reason, Mobile phone industries are attentive towards safety issues of human health. Specific Absorption Rate is one of the important parameter while modeling the radiation effect on human head. Brain material with homogeneity is treated … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 7, Issue 8 · 16 Jul 2011 · 6,698 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Complexing Agent on Electrochemical Micro Machining of Stainless SteelChen Hui, Wang Yu-Kui, Wang Zhen-Long, Zhao Wan-ShengProblem statement: Electrochemical Machining (ECM) is a prospective technique in micro machining. The productions of work piece in ECM are precipitation of hydroxide, which will block the machining gap. To prevent the formation of hydroxide, acids were often used. To machining work piece which is not acid-resistant, acids are not suitable. Approach: This study is conducted to find the effects … …Current Research in Nanotechnology, Vol. 1, Issue 1 · 15 Jun 2011 · 7,113 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Intraarticular Tramadol Administration on Biochemical and Cytological Properties of Equine Synovial Fluid: Comparison with LidocaineAlireza Raayat Jahromi, Abutorab Tabatabaei Naeini, Saeed NazifiProblem statement: Diagnostic and therapeutic arthroscopic surgeries are procedures performed quite frequently in equine practice; and are considered to cause some degree of postoperative pain. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the equine synovial fluid biochemical and cytological changes following intra-articular administration of tramadol as a potential analgesic. Approach: Six adult healthy donkeys were selected after clinical … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 1 · 14 Jun 2011 · 7,514 accessesView PDF Cite