Post kala-azar dermal leishmaniasis (PKDL) is a skin disorder that usually occurs among patients with a past history of visceral leishmaniasis (VL).Cases are also reported without a history of VL.There is no satisfactory treatment regimen available at present.We aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of amphotericin B in two different doses (0.5m
Cross‐sex genetic correlations for fitness and fitness components: Connecting theoretical predictions to empirical patterns
Abstract Sex differences in morphology, physiology, development, and behavior are widespread, yet the sexes inherit nearly identical genomes, causing most traits to exhibit strong and positive cross?sex genetic correlations.In contrast to most other traits, estimates of cross?sex genetic correlations for fitness and fitness components (rW fm ) are
Phytochemical variation, phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity of wild populations of Iranian oak
Abstract The genus Quercus with over 1,000 species, is extensively dispersed throughout the temperate woodlands of the Northern Hemisphere and tropical climate zones.The Quercus genus is rich in phenolic acids, triterpenoids, and plant-based polyphenolic compounds.It also has numerous biological effects, such as antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, li
Transformation of approaches to mineral resource auditing for augmentation of Russia’s wealth in the current political situation
Background.The mineral resource base is a strategic component of Russia’s economic security and a critical tool for strengthening the country’s position in the international arena.At the same time, economic turmoil and geopolitical tensions negatively affect the quality of resource auditing in the oil and gas and other extractive industries of