Low density lipoprotein (LDL) has been reported to be injurious or toxic to cells in vitro.This injurious Pill Box effect is, in some instances, due to oxidation of the lipid moiety of the lipoprotein.The objectives of this study were to determine if the oxidation rendering the lipoprotein toxic to human skin fibroblasts occurred by free radical me
Abstract Background A responsive and well-functioning newborn referral system is a cornerstone to the continuum of child health care; however, health system and client-related barriers negatively impact the referral system.Due to the complexity and multifaceted nature of newborn referral processes, studies on newborn referral systems have been limi
In the present work, functionalized copper nanoparticles (FCuNPs) were grafted onto flax fibers, and the effects on the tensile properties, bonding strength to an epoxy resin, as well as the properties of the flax fiber-epoxy model composites were investigated.The copper nanoparticles were synthesized at ring ambient temperature by a chemical reduc
The objective of this study was to review our clinical experience in the surgical management of non Playset obstetrical vesicovaginal fistulae (VVF) over the past 13 years, to determine common causes of fistulae in a modern hospital setting and outcomes based on different surgical approaches and timing of repair.A retrospective review of patients w
Farafra Oasis is considered as one of the most promising areas for future agricultural development in Egypt.The current research implements an integrated hydrogeologic and hydrogeochemical approaches to investigate the origin and recharge conditions of groundwater in Farafra Oasis.The main aquifer in the oasis is Storage Tins the artesian Nubian Sa