PREVALENCE OF LISTERIA IN ICE CREAMS IN BAGHDAD PROVINCE

Prevalence of Listeria in ice creams in Baghdad province

The aim of this study was concerned on the prevalence of Listeria spp.in the ice cream samples collected from the different pastry shops and downtown stores of Baghdad province during December 2009 till April 2010.A total of 50 ice cream samples (25 locally produced samples from raw and imported powdered milk and 25 imported samples from different

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High Glucose Induces Mouse Mesangial Cell Overproliferation via Inhibition of Hydrogen Sulfide Synthesis in a TLR-4-Dependent Manner

Background/Aims: Overproliferation of mesangial cells was believed to play an important role in the progress of diabetic nephropathy, one of the primary complications of diabetes.Hydrogen sulfide (H2S), a well-known and pungent gas with the distinctive smell of rotten eggs, was discovered to play a protective role in diabetic nephropathy.Methods: M

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Anatomical variations of the human mandible and prevalence of duplicated mental and mandibular foramina in the collection of the State University of Londrina

Background: The knowledge of the morphology of the human mandible is essential for diverse dental procedures.The potential anatomical variations of the bone, including the presence of accessory foramina, may culminate in significant clinical outcomes and implications, directly impacting dental surgery and anesthesia.Aim of study: This study aimed t

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PERSISTENT PUPILLARY MEMBRANE

A 12 years here old girl from D.I.Khan city, Pakistan presented with diminished vision.On examination her vision was 6/60 in both eyes, not improving with glasses.The intra-ocular pressure was 15 mmHg in both eyes.Both the corneas were clear and pupils were round, and reactive to light.There was pupillary membrane covering the entire pupil in undil

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