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The foremost purpose of this paper is to explore the factor productivity of chemical industry in Tamilnadu during the Post-reform period from 1990-91 to 2009-10. The study established that, the labour and capital productivity is very low during the post-reform period. In conclusion of this paper implies that to improve the productivity and reduce the variations in productivity of chemical industry in Tamilnadu. Thus, government has to frame separate policy for stabilizing the growth of chemical industries in Tamilnadu.

This study was carried out from September, 2008 to May, 2009 to explore awareness of pesticide users in special reference to potato growers on pesticide safety labels, pesticide handling and application practices that might potentially expose them to chemical hazards. Data was based on a stratified random sample of 471 pesticide practitioners (potato growers, field workers, extension officers, and pesticide dealers) across Nepal’s’ major potato production zones using structured interview schedules.

A prospective study was performed at NICUs of three Mansoura hospitals in Egypt over a period of 18 months from March 2011 to August 2012. The three NICUs are participants in Egyptian Neonatal Network (EGNN).344 newborns were diagnosed as suspected sepsis. 58.57% of 140 positive blood cultures were due to Gram positive pathogens. Staphylococcus epidermidis was the most common species (33 isolate), followed by S. haemolyticus (20). Antimicrobial resistance could have a substantial impact on healthcare by adversely affecting mor¬bidity and mortality.

Aim: Eating disorders (ED) are among the most common psychiatric problems seen in females of reproductive age group. It has got a persistent impact, comorbid psychopathology, medical complications, and elevated mortality. This article is mainly focussed to explore the impact of depression among the adolescent young females and the women of reproductive age group. Materials and Methods: It is a questionnaire based study, where 70 females (age: 13-45 years) were selected.

In the Gaza strip, congenital malformations are the first leading cause of infant deaths. The present study aims to collect and evaluate the available recorded information about the occurrence of major birth defects (BD) in the Gaza Strip in patients between 0 and 2 years of age and compare this between the two periods under review, the first 6 months 2006 and the corresponding six months in 2010. We collected the records of children between 0 and 2 years admitted with major structural birth defects (BD) in the major pediatric hospitals of the Gaza Strip.

Background: Methacrylates serve as a base for resin-based dental materials, extensively used in practice. They may cause irritation to skin, eyes, and mucous membranes, allergic dermatitis, stomatitis, etc. Acrylic monomers often cross-react. Numerous studies confirm the sensitization to methacrylates in dental professionals, but quite a few evaluate the incidence of cross-sensitization in students of dentistry and from dental technician school.

Background: The research work was to investigate the level of awareness and utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets (ITNs) for malaria prevention in Igbomotoru Community in Southern Ijaw LGA of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Five research objectives include to investigate the level of awareness on ITN as a preventive measure for malaria, investigate the number of homes in possession of ITN, investigate the level of utilization of ITN for malaria prevention, and investigate reasons for non-utilization if any.

Population ageing has profound, major consequences and implications for all facets of human life. Its effect is determined by the subjective and objective environment and health status particularly the older person. This paper examines the subjective and objective environment, health status and different aspects of human deprivation in the old age and how it varies across gender, sector and state.

To assess applications with patented active ingredient pilocarpine and discuss their implications for further research in drug development was realized a research in some patent databases including WIPO, Espacenet, USPTO and INPI using key terms which correlates pilocarpine and xerostomia. As results was found thirteen different innovative patented formulations, mainly tablets with different content and drug delivery technologies, but also liquid and semi-solid formulations. The tablets are commercialized on the market by MGI Pharma Inc. and were approved by FDA in 1994.

This Violence against women is a form of gender discrimination and violation of human rights persists all over the world. International bodies are trying to protect women’s rights and dignity through various treaties and declarations. Even though there is raising awareness against these issues there has been little progress in reducing the violence against women and leaving millions of women to live in to extreme misery and pain. There are different forms of violence against women, either in the form of physical, sexual, psychological and economic.