Daily Archives: December 3, 2015
Evaluation of colon specific tablets using experimental induced colitis rat animal model
Colon forms the important part of large intestine located after caecum. Compared to other regions of gastrointestinal tract (GIT), movement of material through colon is slow. Therefore a dosage form taken orally could take from as less
Chemiluminescence enhancement by 6,8-dialkylated luminols
Chemiluminescence defines a chemical reaction which generates an electronically excited species that emits light. Very few substrates are only known to undergo such processes which find applications in the efficient detection of trace quantities of chemicals (e.g.,
Physical activity and diet: the two pillars of hercules for health and wellbeing
News by the World Health Organization over the past few days claimed that eating too much red meat has been related to health adverse events including shorter lifespan, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. Remembering Paracelso aphorism: “Sola dosis
What’s in the breast milk affects microbes in the baby
Our intestines are full of a vast number of microorganisms. These microbes include bacteria and fungi, and interactions between us and the microbes that live inside us have an impact on health and disease in ways that
How much does obesity contribute to health inequality? Evidence from 18 European countries
Obesity is an important risk factor for a number of serious diseases such as cancer, diabetes, ischemic heart disease and cardiovascular disease. Secondly, obesity rates differ between groups with different levels of education. Given these two facts
Preterm birth does not impair parenting behaviour
Having a new baby and taking it home can invoke anxiety and stress for any mother. Now imagine, taking home a baby that has been very ill and for months under nursing care. Parents might feel nervous
Hip arthroplasty when reconstructed are significantly less effective for osteoporotic than for healthy bone
The number of primary hip replacements has increased substantially in the United States and each year, as many as 200,000 total hip replacements ( THR ) are performed annually. Total hip arthroplasty is generally performed with cementless
