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Over the past decade, research has shown that studies of human brain tissue are essential to increasing our understanding of the nervous system function and mechanisms. Recently, postmortem human brain tissue has contributed to the development of a genetic test for Huntington's disease (HD) and…

Introduction: Situs inversus totalis with dextrocardia also named situs inversus totalis is a rare congenital condition in which the anatomy of the abdominal and thoracic organs are arranged in a mirror image reversal of the normal positioning. Case Report: A 42-year-old Albanian female was scheduled…

Lupus Enteritis should be considered in SLE (Systemic lupus erythematosus) patients presenting with acute abdomen. We present a case report of a 15 year old girl who presented to us with acute abdomen. Computed tomography (CT) scan abdomen revealed features of enteritis, which was helpful…

Patients undergoing dental treatment may be exposed to complications such as allergic reactions. Patients with symptoms of stomatitis, burning mouth, etc. are usually experiencing hypersensitivity reactions due to the prosthetic materials after the prosthetic rehabilitation,. Patch testing is a diagnostic test for type IV hypersensitivity…

The intervertebral disc (IVD) is immensely important for the integrity of vertebral column function. The highly specialized IVD functions to confer flexibility and tensile strength to the spine and endures various types of biomechanical force. Degenerative disc disease (DDD) is a prevalent musculoskeletal disorder and…

Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) have been identified as one of the key factors for the growth and development of a nation. This is reflected in the vast amount of investment of public funds into research activities among the HEIs by the Malaysia government. Such a…

Gingival Fibrous Nodules also called as Gingival Nodules are not so well known variants of normal mucosa. These appear as single or multiple pinkish-white nodules or papules on the labial gingiva of the maxillary or mandibular arches. These vary in size from 1-4 mm and…

The rarity of splenic hydatid disease may pose a diagnostic challenge for clinicians, especially in non endemic areas. Herein we report the case of a 65-year-old female presenting with moderate fever and heaviness in the left upper abdomen and found to have splenic hydatidosis. Oral…

Background: Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is characterized by hyperandrogenism, chronic anovulation and infertility. In addition to reproductive abnormalities, a significant proportion of women suffer from obesity, insulin resistance and other features of metabolic syndrome. Metabolic complications associated with insulin resistance are increased in PCOS independent…

Elevated levels of aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) in milk and milk products is considered to pose certain hygienic risks for human health. The maximum level of AFM1 allowable in Egyptian milk is 50 ng/L and while a previous study found the majority of milk was below…