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Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCAROTID PLAQUE CLASSIFICATION USING CONTOURLET FEATURES AND SUPPORT VECTOR MACHINESM. Thangavel, M. Chandrasekaran, M. MadheswaranThe aim of this study is to propose a suitable and reliable system for better diagnosis and treatment of carotid diseases. In this study, Computer Aided Diagnosis (CAD) system has been proposed for classifying carotid artery plaques using Contourlet features. Carotid images have been acquired for 124 subjects with symptoms (Amaurosis Fugax, Stroke or Transient Ischemic Attack) and 133 subjects … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 10, Issue 9 · 15 Apr 2014 · 6,781 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCombined Chelation Therapy with Deferasirox and Desferrioxamine In Removing Lead from RatsFaezeh Dahooee Balooch, Seyed Jamilaldin Fatemi, Marzieh Iranmanesh, Batool HosseinkhaniThe present study aimed to evaluate the potential efficiency of Deferasirox (DFX) and Desfferioxamine (DFO) as chelating agents in removing lead from rats as a biological model. Two different doses of lead (II) chloride (40 and 80 mg kg-1 body weight) were used for 45 days. After this period, all rats showed toxicity symptoms through loss of hair, greenish mottling … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 8, Issue 4 · 24 Sep 2013 · 7,154 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEXPERT-SYSTEM BASED MEDICAL STROKE PREVENTIONAnindito, Bens Pardamean, Robby Christian, Bahtiar Saleh AbbasStroke always comes unexpected and the general public is not usually aware of its symptoms. Individuals who have had their first stroke with permanent damage could become an economic burden to their family and a social burden to the society due to their unproductive nature. Stroke could be prevented and its risk factors have been identified. Through a stroke prevention … …Journal of Computer Science, Vol. 9, Issue 9 · 6 Aug 2013 · 7,167 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Self-Medication Among Pharmacy StudentsRiham Waisi, Laila Mouslli, Osama Hussein Mohamed Ibrahim, Suleiman Ibrahim SharifTo determine the incidence of self-medication among Sharjah university students and the impact of medical knowledge on such practice. A pre-validated questionnaire was distributed to 200 pharmacy students during May, 2012. Data were analyzed using SPSS and results expressed as counts and percentages. The overall response rate was 85% with 98% of respondents being Arabs. Females comprised about 91% of … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 7, Issue 4 · 15 Dec 2012 · 10,379 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractClinical and Functional Profile of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Patients: A One Year Follow UpMarco Orsini, Marcos R.G. de Freitas, Osvaldo J.M. Nascimento et al.Problem statement: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) is a progressive and degenerative disease that affects the anterior horn motor neurons of the spinal cord and pyramidal tracts. In Brazil, there are few epidemiological data on this disease. Recently, some important findings have been reported, allowing a better understanding on the underlying processes of neuronal death, as well as the characteristics of … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 6 Oct 2011 · 7,777 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractClinical Signs of Hairballs in Cats Fed a Diet Enriched with CelluloseA. C. Beynen, J. Middelkoop, D. H.J. SarisProblem statement: The intake of cellulose may delay gastric emptying and raise the intestinal transit rate. These effects could antagonize hairball formation. Thus, it was hypothesized that a diet enriched with a cellulose preparation (Arbocel BWW40®), forming a completely insoluble fiber network, would diminish the severity of clinical symptoms of hairballs in cats. Approach: In a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 8 Aug 2011 · 11,925 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffects of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on Dystonia: An OverviewSergio Machado, Oscar Arias-Carrion, Flávia Paes et al.Problem statement: Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (rTMS) is a noninvasive procedure whereby a pulsed magnetic field stimulates electrical activity in the brain. Dystonia is characterized by several disabling symptoms for which effective, mechanism-based treatments remain elusive. Approach: Consequently, more advanced non-invasive therapeutic methods were required. A possible method to modulate brain activity and potentially viable for use in clinical practice … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 29 Jul 2011 · 10,035 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSensory Neuropathy Associated with Glucose Intolerance: A 35 Patients StudyGiseli Quintanilha, Osvaldo J.M. Nascimento, Marco Orsini, Camila PupeProblem statement: Peripheral neuropathy due to diabetes has been studied for several decades. Until recently, we associate the involvement of peripheral nerves with an inappropriate glycemic control in the most advanced stages of the disease. Currently, it is considered that the onset of the neural injury can occur in the initial phase of this metabolic abnormality, during the period of … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 2, Issue 1 · 26 Jul 2011 · 7,485 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractCerebrospinal Fluid (CSF) Ferritin for Differentiation of Aseptic and Bacterial Meningitis in AdultsZhinous Bayat Makoo, Nagmeh Ahadi, Akbar Hasani et al.Problem statement: Bacterial meningitis is one of the most important causes of mortality and morbidity. Rapid diagnosis of bacterial cause is very important and critical, because early antibiotic therapy prevents complications; different tests have been developed for rapid diagnosis of bacterial meningitis. One of them is CSF ferritin, which is evaluated in this study. Approach: During cross sectional study from … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2010 · 8,049 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSafety and Efficacy of an Ayurvedic Formulation Cystone in Management of Ureteric Calculi: A Prospective Randomized Placebo Controlled StudyN.K. Mohanty, R.L. Nayak, Pralhad S. PatkiProblem statement: Medical management of urolithiasis is still a challenge for modern medical practice. In the present study, Cystone tablet, an Ayurvedic formulation claimed to be useful in urolithiasis was evaluated for its safety and efficacy in reduction or expulsion of ureteric calculi and to assess the role of Cystone in relieving the clinical symptoms. Approach: This was a prospective … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 5, Issue 2 · 30 Jun 2010 · 12,374 accessesView PDFCite