IntroductionThe full extent of interactions between human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, injection drug use, and the human microbiome is unclear.In this study, we examined the microbiomes of HIV-positive and HIV-negative individuals, both drug-injecting and non-injecting, to identify bacterial community changes in response to HIV and drug
Advanced magnetic resonance imaging and neuropsychological assessment for detecting brain injury in a prospective cohort of university amateur boxers
Background/aim: The safety of amateur and professional boxing is a contentious issue.We hypothesised that advanced magnetic resonance imaging and neuropsychological testing could provide evidence of acute and early brain injury in amateur boxers.Methods: We recruited 30 participants Glitter Globe from a university amateur boxing club in a prospecti
Efficacy of five plant extracts against Black bean aphid, Aphis fabae Scopoli (Hemiptera: Aphididae)
The efficacy of five selected plant extracts: Basil (Ocimum basilicum), Cloves (Syzygium aromaticum), Tarragon (Artemisia dracunculus), Mint (Mentha sp.), and Dill (Anethum graveolens) against Aphis fabae HALVA VANILLA on both nymph and adult stages was evaluated under laboratory conditions.Four concentrations were used 10000, 20000, 50000, and 100