Elasmobranchs (Chondrichthyes, Elasmobranchii) are exposed to a variety of gastrointestinal parasites acquired through the ingestion of infected prey.An increasing amount of evidence suggests the usefulness of parasitological information to elucidate aspects of the biology and ecology of sharks and rays, to inform the correct management and conserv
Reviving indigenous technology for promoting the concept of failsafe design in building climate-resilient weirs for irrigation
The existence of indigenous technologies and knowledge bases that could be invaluable to responding to climate change is widely appreciated.This article focuses on one such indigenous technology of Dry Shampoo a bounder and brushwood diversion weir designed to divert water from the source river to its off-taking canal for irrigation.Of its several
Presentation and Surgical Management of Duodenal Duplication in Adults
Duodenal duplications in adults are exceedingly rare and their diagnosis remains difficult as symptoms are largely nonspecific.Clinical presentations include pancreatitis, biliary obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeding from ectopic gastric mucosa, and malignancy.A case of duodenal duplication in a 59-year-old female is presented, and her treatment
In-vitro Inhibition of Biofilm Formation in Candida albicans and Candida tropicalis by Heat Stable Compounds in Culture Filtrate of Aspergillus flavus
Background: Invasive candidiasis, caused mostly by Candida albicans and C.tropicalis is Moisturiser one of the most common causes of bloodstream infection with a substantial attributable mortality.This disease is associated with formation of structured, multilayered microbial communities known as biofilms over indwelling devices.Treatment is render