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Sarcomas are the rare malignant neoplasms originating from the mesodermal tissues that constitute connective tissues of the body. Among these, fibrosarcoma constitutes 5-15% of all sarcomas present in the head and neck region. It is the neoplastic lesion of malignant fibroblasts that shows no other evidence of cellular differentiation and is capable of recurrence with metastasis. The most common anatomic site of occurrence of this tumor is deep soft tissues of lower extremities and in the head and neck region, intraoral adult fibrosarcoma is very rare with no particular sex predilection.

Carcinoma of the breast is the leading cause of death in women aged 30 years and above. It reduces the life expectancy of the population at risk especially those between 31 and 50. The incidence of breast cancer is rising rapidly in the population group that used to enjoy low incidence of the disease. Majority of the patients present late in the hospital. It is therefore pertinent to assess the level of awareness and knowledge of breast cancer. The purpose of the study to assess the level of awareness of breast cancer among female students at Adesh University Bathinda, Punjab, India.

Background: Anthropometric parameters are important tools in monitoring and evaluating physical changes associated with growth, puberty and sexual maturation of a girl child. Physical anthropometry provides parameters for monitoring and evaluating hormone mediated change in growth and maturation. The variability in menstrual pattern and menarche is common. Providing accurate information on menstrual characteristics is important for patient education and for clinical evaluation.

One of the most serious consequences of Schistosoma (S.) mansoni infection is hepatic schistosomiasis or periportal fibrosis. Treatment with praziquantel (PZQ) remains the mainstay of schistosomiasis control. Stem cells and their possible use in cell therapy have drawn much attention recently, due to their potential for self-renewal and differentiation. The present study aimed to investigate the ability of umbilical cord-derived mesenchymal stem cells (UMSCs) to integrate into the livers of S. mansoni-infected mice. S.

Solvent extracts of Ethanol obtained from the tubers of Zehneriascabra were screened for antibacterial and antifungal activities. The extracts displayed wider spectrum of antimicrobial activity.

Introduction: A new initiative in the Indian health care system by introducing Accredited Social Health Activist (ASHA) workers under the National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) made a remarkable impact in utilization of healthcare services at the peripheral level. This study was conducted with the objectives to assess the knowledge of ASHA workers on their roles and responsibilities as an ASHA workers.

The effects of human disturbances on woody plant species diversity was assessed by comparing species richness, Shannon diversity and evenness, population abundance and composition along three disturbance gradients in the northern Bale Mountains, Ethiopia. Data on woody plant species were collected in six forest patches along three levels of disturbances in 20 by 20 m-2 quadrates in each forest patches.

The phytochemical constituents of the aqueous, acetone and methanol extracts of Padina tetrastromatica were studied. The qualitative analysis revealed the presence of alkaloids, steroids, tannin, phenols, saponins, terpenoids and flavonoids. The methanol extract of Padina  tetrastromatica, was used for quantitative estimation of alkaloid, tannin, flavanoid, phenol, Chlorophyll, Protein and Carbohydrate.

Indian medicinal plant (Rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) were analyzed for their phytochemical constituents. The results revealed the presence of bioactive constituents comprising carbohydrate, glycosides, steroids, alkaloids, flavonoids, saponin and triterpenes. Rauwolfia serpentina (Linn.) is a good source of glycosides, alkaloids, flavonoids, and triterpenes. Hence it is used for the extraction of useful drugs.

Bacteria are well known for their ability to liberate proteins and enzymes into their environment. Pseudomonad sp. being important micro-organisms produces wide range of extra-cellular enzymes including proteases. The pseudomonad strains R62 and R81 has been used in this study for electrophoresis analysis of extracellular protease enzymes which were present in the cell free culture of nutrient broth (NB) and protease specific broth (PB) media.