A STUDY OF FUNGAL INFECTIONS IN EAR, NOSE AND THROAT

A study of fungal infections in ear, nose and throat

Background: There is increase in the incidence of fungal infections in ear, nose and throat in recent times with increased use of cytotoxic drugs, broad spectrum antibiotics and immune-suppressive agents and advent of HIV infection.Hence a study is needed to understand the nature of fungal infections in ENT for effective treatment.Objective: Face M

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An Improved and Reliable Method for the Induction of Colitis in Rats Using 2,4,6-Trinitrobenzene Sulfonic Acid

We performed this study to develop a reliable method for inducing colitis in rats using 2,4,6-trinitrobenzene sulfonic acid (TNBS) to reduce the variation in ulcer size.A pair of ring forceps was used to clamp the colon and 0.1 M TNBS in ethanol was injected into the luminal side of the WOMENS JUMPERS clamped portion.This method resulted in a small

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Sound can enhance the analgesic effect of virtual reality

Virtual reality (VR) technology may serve as an effective non-pharmacological analgesic to aid pain management.During Chains VR distraction, the individual is immersed in a game presented through a head-mounted display (HMD).The technological level of the HMD can vary, as can the use of different input devices and the inclusion of sound.While more

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Human and Zoonotic Dermatophytoses: Epidemiological Aspects

IntroductionDermatophytes are a group Shipping-Fee of molds characterized by the ability to produce keratinases, thereby carving out for themselves specific ecological niches.Their traditional division into three genera, Trichophyton, Microsporum, and Epidermophyton has been expanded to nine and the species in each genus were modified.Dermatophytes

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