Vernal conjunctivitis is a bilateral, recurrent inflammation of conjunctiva that tends to occur in children.The prominent features are itching, photophobia, redness, tearing, mild ptosis and thick ropy yellow mucoid discharge. The main clinical signs are cobblestone papillary hypertrophy, hyperemia of upper tarsal conjunctiva localized edema and Trantas dots. The three forms of vernal conjunctivitis are palpebral, limbal and mixed. Wide range of treatment modalities are now available for vernal keratoconjunctivitis.This study included 80 patients of both sex in the age group 5-25 years with any form and severity of vernal keratoconjunctivitis. Patients were randomly divided into two groups A and B. Group A patients were given cyclosporine (0.05%) eye drops and group B patients were given fluorometholone (0.1%) eye drops. The results were statistically analyzed by Mann Whitney Test and p value of <0.05 was taken as statistically significant. Maximum numbers of patients were below 15 years of age in both the groups and, in both groups; males were more than females.Most of the eyes presented with palpebral type of disease in both groups.Patients had maximum symptomatic relief at the end of fourth week in both the groups. Response to fluorometholone (0.1%) was significantly better than cyclosporine (0.05%)

Inequality in the provision of income under Article 8 PP 10/1983 Jo PP 45/1990 because the PP is strongly influenced by the current ruling authorities up to the legal product Conservative /Orthodox/elitist, law as a Political tool, Government tool, law closed because of the role and participation of small communities. In the reform era, the second provision of PP was irrelevant. The purpose is Article 8 PP10 / 1983 Jo PP45 / 1990 to prevent the divorce of civil servants and to create discriminatory law and injustice. Both of these Government Regulations (PP) are contrary to the principles of human rights, basic values of living and developing in the midst of society such as the appropriate Islamic law as ground norms, the 1945 Constitution Article 28D Jo Article 29 and the principle of modern democratic state (welfare state), the expectation of the article is for the smooth running of civil service duties, and as a means of enhancing the discipline of civil servants. However, both Articles of the two PPs substantially complicate marriage and civil servant divorce such as (UUP) because it restricts the marriage and civil servants divorce with strict requirements. The purpose of this study is to describe and analyze the background and the purpose of setting one-third of the salary of a husband to a former postdivorce wife. This present study uses the legal constructivism method with non-positivistic paradigm (ontological, epistemological and axiology where the author is a facilitator). With the socio-legal research approach, and using primary and secondary data sources, primary legal materials, secondary legal materials, and non-legal materials.

Depression is a real illness that impacts the brain: It is a serious illness caused by changes in brain chemistry. Research tells us that other factors contribute to the onset of depression, including genetics, changes in hormone levels, certain medical conditions, stress, grief or difficult life circumstances. Any of these factors alone or in combination can precipitate changes in brain chemistry that lead to depression’s many symptoms. Preliminary results suggest a relationship between vitamin B12 deficiency and increased levels of fatigue and depression in stroke patients. If these findings could be replicated in a larger and general stroke sample, this would open treatment options and may improve quality of life after stroke. High vitamin B-12 status may be associated with better treatment outcome of depression. One possible connection is the effect of vitamin B-12 on the levels of serotonin in your brain, in addition to other chemicals. Serotonin helps to regulate your mood. Low levels of serotonin may be linked to depression. However, recent research has suggested that serotonin may play a smaller role in depression than previously thought. Background/Objective: Recent literature has identified links between vitamin B12 deficiency and depression. We compared the clinical response of SSRI-monotherapy with that of B12-augmentation in a sample of depressed patients with low normal B12 levels who responded inadequately to the first trial with the SSRIs. Methods: Patients with depression and low normal B12 levels were randomized to a control arm (antidepressant only) or treatment arm (antidepressants and injectable vitamin B12 supplementation). The researchers suggest people with depression take a 1-milligram supplement of B-12 daily. More research is needed to fully understand the link between B-12 and depression. Results: A total of 100 depressed patients were screened. Out of 76 patients with low normal B12 levels (76%) were randomized to the treatment group while 24 (24%) were randomized to the control arm. At three months follow up 100% of the treatment group showed at least a 20% reduction in HAM-D score, while only 69% in the control arm showed at least a 20% reduction in HAM-D score (p<0.001). The findings remained significant after adjusting for baseline HAM-D score (p=0.001). Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression (HRSD), also called the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HDRS), abbreviated HAM-D, is a multiple item questionnaire used to provide an indication of depression, and as a guide to evaluate recovery

Background: The morphometric parameters of mandibular ramus play an important role in predictive variable in sex determination of mandible. Aim: to study the morphometric predictability of mandibular ramus in sex determination of mandible. Materials and Methods: 40 dry human mandible bones of unknown sex were utilized to study the height and breadth of the ramus of mandible and its accuracy factor in sex determination. The dry mandible bones were collected from the Department of Anatomy as well as from the undergraduate students of Santhiram Medical College & Hospital, Nandyal. The parameters like height, breadth of the mandibular ramus were measured by using sliding calipers. Results: The height of the ramus of mandible on the right side was 108.85 + 9.84 and on the left side, it was 108.82 + 9.89 in the present study. The maximum breadth of ramus was 43.62 + 5.09. The minimum breadth of ramus was 57.85 + 8.08. Conclusion: Morphometric variations of mandibular ramus may be an important anatomic factor for sex determination and unfavorable anatomic factor in difficult laryngoscopy.

Estimated fetal weight has a great significance in obstetrical ultrasound, as this gives the information about fetal growth and assist in planning the mode of labour management. Various formulas are used for estimating the fetal weight. Vintzileos’ formula, in which there is an addition of fetal thigh circumference along with biparietal diameter, abdominal circumference and femur length correlates well with actual birth weight however it is slightly less accurate in predicting the birth weight than Hadlock’s formula. Objective: To correlate the fetal thigh circumference at 36-40 weeks ultrasonographically with birth weight. Method: A cross sectional analytical study involving 236 patients was conducting in the radiological department of Mansoorah Hospital, Lahore, Pakistan using Toshiba Nemio 30 with 2-5 MHz transducer. Results: Mean of actual birth weight is 3.3424 + 0.42374 which is different from the mean of EFW by Vintzileos i.e. 3.4504 + 0.08968 whereas it is similar to mean of Hadlock’s formula i.e. 3.3199 + 0.35452. Correlation between EFW by Vintzileos’ formula and actual birth weight is 0.319 more significant than the correlation between EFW by Hadlock’s formula and actual birth weight i.e. 0.300. Conclusion: Hadlock’ formula is more accurate in predicting the actual birth weight than the Vintzileos’ formula. However, due to its stronger correlation with birth weight thigh circumference can be used as an alternative parameter to biparietal diameter for estimating the birth weight at or near term when biparietal diameter becomes difficult to measure because of fetal head position down to pelvic bone.

The pica is a symptom, not a disease, which is manifested by persistent and compulsive eating of non-nutritious substances like soil, clay, chalk, stone, brick, paper, soap and fecal matter or edible ice (pagophagia), starch (amilofagia). The most common forms of pica are geophagia or mud/soil eating and then pagophagia or consumption of ice. Similar to other symptoms in medicine, such as fever and anemia, pica is a multi-symptom, being iron deficiency and zinc deficiency. The pica despite being a symptom, according to the type of pica and intensity of which can cause morbidity and mortality. In some types of pica, may cause obstruction and damage the digestive tract. Its etiology is unknown but in case of children most likely due to ignorance on the part of the health, or with some mental illness, or lack of time with parents. Prolong and undiagnosed pica may have adverse effect on oral health as well. The cause of tooth wear should be considered when patients present with an unusual pattern of tooth surface loss. The purpose of this review and case report is to draw attention to this clinical sign, so that this potential problem can be identified at an early stage. This article presents a case of a patient who had tooth surface loss and damaged restorations as a result of pica.

Due to the so-called ‘radical’ approach taken by writers of popular fiction, coupled with their subjects of interrogation, a debate over quality and relevance has raged on with scholars criticizing popular literature for being aesthetically wanting and incapable of commitment requisite of literature. Such works have been referred to as “...a trashy and scabrous imitation of brothel and [low-life] especially yearned for the [low-brow] reader in this country”. In this regard, the concept of ‘popular’ becomes ambiguous as it comes to the reader inscribed with the history of political and cultural struggles. It is not only a site of contested evaluation but the term ‘popular’ has also been used pejoratively. ‘Popular’ has been used as synonymous with low-class; and low-class with irrelevant. Literature forms a major avenue upon which knowledge can be passed. In Kenya, in particular, Literature is part and parcel of English; a compulsory subject. There is, however, a tendency to disregard popular literature in favour of canonical literature. The most obvious justification for this has been that canonical literature has more ‘serious’ knowledge to offer as compared to popular fiction/literature. Due to this relegation of popular fiction to the peripheries, very little attention has been accorded to its role in social commentary. This association of popular fiction with the “low-class” members of the society has led to the misconception that popular fiction has nothing “serious” to offer to the “elite readership”. To debunk this notion, this paper undertakes a holistic analysis of Meja Mwangi’s “Going Down River Road” and in so doing, argues for the fact that, from a post-modernistic viewpoint, this text provides verisimilitude to its fullest meaning. With use of adequate illustrations, the paper makes reference to the various tenets of post-modernism and: establishes the thematic concerns dealt with by Meja Mwangi; identifies and discusses the interplay between politics and literature as espoused in this text; and discusses the use of stylistics to capture the reality as lived by the characters in the text, and by extension, the author

Introduction: The aged have to cope-up with many physical and mental health problems with advancing age requiring constant attention. Depression, Hypertension, Arthritis, Dementia and Alzheimer’s are highly prevalent among the aged. Alzheimer’s disease is known to men only since 100 years, Alzheimer’s disease is a form of dementia. Dementia is derived from the Latin word de – “apart, away” and “mens” – mind. Dementia is a progressive brain dysfunction which result in a restriction of daily activities and in most cases leads in the long term to the need for care. Dementia is the most feared and divesting disorder of late life. Current estimates reveals that there are about 18 million cases of dementia in the world and by 2025, there will be about 34 million suffering from dementia. The overall prevalence of dementia ranges from 5 percent to 7 percent. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common dementing disorder accounting for 80 percent of all cases of dementia. Material & Methods: Anon-experimental, descriptivedesign was adopted to assess the knowledge of adult regarding Alzheimer’s disease in a view to develop information booklet.The study was conducted on 100adults, who are in the age group of between 21 – 50 years from mansarowar area of Jaipur city, who fulfill the inclusion criteria for the study. Data was collected from Jan 2014 to August 2014.A structured interview schedule was used to assess the knowledge of Alzheimer’s disease. Results: The data revealed that, there is significant association between level of knowledge and educational status, marital status and family .Major findings of study revealed that Out of 100 adults 16 percent had adequate knowledge 37 percent had moderate knowledge and 47 percent had inadequate knowledge on Alzheimer’s disease. The overall mean value of the adult’s knowledge regarding Alzheimer’s disease was 53.9 percent; mean were 16.17 and standard deviation of 15.5. Conclusion: After the detailed analysis of this study shows that nearly 50% of population does not have adequate knowledge about Alzheimer’s disease, hence information booklet will definitely help to increase their knowledge to facilitate better care for Alzheimer’s disease.

This study presents an analysis, using a literature review, for which 52 published articles on the influence of information and communication technologies on business management were analyzed. To be competitive in the workplace, companies need information about the information and communication technologies applied in business management. The present study resulted in the following factors: Greater competitive advantage, software (software) for communication in all areas and support in decision making.

"Wali" in marriage is a pillar which should be fulfilled for prospective brides as in Article 19 through 23 Islamic Law Compilation and Article 18 of Regulation of the Minister of Religion Number 11 the Year 2007 on Marriage Registration. The necessity of a guardian (Wali) in marriage is basically an agreement of the majority of scholars, except the Hanafiyah schools that do not require a guardianship (Wali) for women, because Wali of marriage is harmonious, then marriage without her guardian marriage is invalid. Article 2 of Law Number 3 the Year 2006 on Religious Court states that Religious Courts are one of the perpetrators of judicial power for the people of Islamic justice seekers on certain cases, as referred to in this Law include certain cases in the term of application for a guardian's determination (Wali Adhol). In practice, Wali Adhol case is classified as a volunteer who only involves the prospective bride as a Petitioner without any other party made to the applicant. Regulations and Implementation of Wali Adhol's determination in the practice of execution in the Religious Courts are based on Book II Guidelines for Implementation of Duties and Administrative Courts MARI Dirjen Badilag page 139 Letter C “Wali Adhol” at point 4 that the case of Wali Adhol is Volunteer with the legal product of determination. This research uses a socio-legal research approach covering two main aspects: (i) legal research aspect, that is, research object remains a law in the meaning of "norms" of law, rule, principle, concept, theory, and doctrine of law; (ii) socio-research aspects, namely the use of methods and theories of social sciences about the law to assist researchers in an analysis.

Background: A number of studies conducted in different parts of India on HIV/AIDS awareness revealed widespread ignorance and misconceptions about this deadly disease among young people. Methods: This cross sectional was conducted among BSc Nursing students in Shimla city. A purposive sampling technique was used to select the BSc nursing college and 25 nursing students from each study year (1st to 4th) were included. Information regarding their knowledge, regarding HIV/AIDS was obtained using a self-administered, pre-tested, semi-structured questionnaire. Data was analyzed using Epi info v7 software using appropriate statistical tests. Results: Mean age of the participated 100 BSc. Nursing students was 20.26 ± 2.360 years. 13% BSc. Nursing students having very good knowledge, 67% having good knowledge, 19 % had fair knowledge and 1% have poor knowledge about cause, mode of spread, prevention, control and treatment of HIV/AIDS. A statistically significant difference was found among the mean knowledge score between different study years of nursing students. Conclusions: These findings indicate that there is need to further increase the knowledge regarding HIV/AIDS which can be increased by structured teaching programmes and awareness workshops for the nursing students.

Background: Stroke is a leading cause of neurological disability and death in adults. Carotid atherosclerosis represents major aetiopathogenesis of stroke. Ultrasonography is affordable, safe and relatively available imaging modality. The aim of this study was to determine the intima-media thickness (IMT) of common carotid arteries (CCA) in adult stroke patients in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional prospective study carried out on 100 adult stroke patients that attended neurology clinic and wards at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH), Maiduguri, Nigeria. All patients had neuroimaging (Brain CT/MRI) for confirmation of diagnosis. The examination was performed using Logic P5 GE ultrasound scanner equipped with linear transducer. The IMT of CCA of the patients was measured using grey scale ultrasonography and was correlated with age and sex. Results: There were 62 males and 38 females aged 30-85 years (mean ± SD of 59.15 ± 4.20 years). Ischaemic stroke was the major subtype of stroke (73% of the study population). The overall mean CCA IMT was 1.03 ± 0.29 mm. Forty five percent (45%) of the stroke patients had increased CCA IMT (>1.0 mm). The relationship between increased CCA IMT with stroke was statistically significant (p = 0.02). There was significant correlation between increased CCA IMT with increasing age (p = 0.01). However, the IMT was higher in men than the women but their correlation was not statistically significant. Conclusion: Increased CIMT was significantly associated with stroke. There was positive correlation between increased CIMT with advancing age

The recent advocacy in different quarters to diversify the mono-cultural nature of the Nigerian economy to the direction of non-oil sector makes the discovery of other viable sectors that could generate sustainable economic growth becomes imperative in the recent time. Consequently, this study examined the relationship between real estate development and economic growth in Nigeria between the periods of 1981 and 2016 using Johansen cointegration test, DOLS and Granger causality approach. However, the results of this study show that real estate development has a non-significant positive relationship with economic growth in Nigeria. In addition, there is a unidirectional causality which runs from inflation rate to real estate development and economic growth in the country. Furthermore, based on the findings that emerged in this study, the Nigerian government should see real estate as a viable sector that the current mono-cultural nature of its economy could be diversified into since this sector has the capacity to propel the expansion of the country`s growth to a sustainable level if well explored and developed. Therefore, the policy makers in the country should embark on policy measures that will ensure a conducive climate for both local and foreign investors to thrive in this sector of the economy. Also, the federal government of Nigeria should not hesitate to address the unfriendly bureaucratic procedures, high cost of land registration and titling, uncoordinated policies and implementation at federal and state levels, ownership rights under the Land Use Act which could be inimical to the country`s global competitiveness of real estate sub sector.

Preeclampsia is a multifactorial disorder that is influenced by many factors that include genes, race and parity. The Renin angiotensin aldosterone system (RAAS) is vital in the regulation of blood pressure and has been implicated in the pathophysiology of preeclampsia among certain populations but such studies have been not reported in Nigeria. Angiotensinogen is the precursor molecule and a very important component of the RAAS. This pilot study investigated mutations in exon 2 of the angiotensinogen gene in preeclamptic women in Calabar, Nigeria. 19 preeclamptic and 20 normotensive pregnant women were recruited into the study from the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar. Ethical approval and informed consent was obtained from the Ethics research committee and the women. Clinical variables were obtained and analyzed using a two tailed independent sample t-test, 3mls of blood was also collected from all the women. DNA was extracted, PCRs performed and the products were sequenced. Multiple sequence alignment was performed for all the sequenced products. This study observed a deletion of guanine at position 26 in all the 19 preeclamptic women and 5 tranversion mutations 4T>G, 911C>G, 1C>A, 795G>T, 912C>A in 17(89.5), 16(84.2), 4(21.1), 1(5.3) and 1(5.3) preeclamptic women respectively but not in the normotensive women. These results will serve as baseline information for subsequent molecular studies into the pathogenesis of preeclampsia among women in Calabar.

Bandar-e-Anzali is located among many active faults in Guilan Province in the north of Iran, and seismologically is one of the active regions of Iran. Numerous severe historical and instrumental earthquakes, including three earthquakes with magnitude more than 7 in this region, can be an evidence of this claim. The objective of this paper is to estimate acceleration coefficient for different levels of seismic activities within the city surrounding area. For this purpose, a list of major faults, as well as the reported historical and instrumental earthquakes occurred within a radius of 200 km around the area, till 2013 A.D. are collected. In this paper, after culling and removing aftershocks and foreshocks, first the Poisson behavior of the remaining earthquakes is studied; and then by calculating the frequency of earthquakes and using universal probabilistic relationships, the seismicity parameters of this region is obtained. Finally, the site-specific response spectra and the peak ground acceleration coefficients for this city and suburbs are obtained using SeisRisk III hazard analysis program. The results of this study show that the active seismicity in the south area of this city is much more than its northern parts.