CURCUMIN: FROM EXOTIC SPICE TO MODERN ANTICANCER DRUG

Curcumin: From Exotic Spice to Modern Anticancer Drug

Inhibition of defined molecular steps of tumourigenesis by natural non-toxic compounds may be an efficient means to tackle the population cancer burden.Extensive research has addressed the chemotherapeutic potential of curcumin (diferuloylmethane), a relatively Midtown non-toxic plant derived polyphenol.Curcumin is used for centuries in cuisine and

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A two-step approach to create and evaluate an optimization method for surgical instrument trays to reduce their environmental impact

Objective: This study combines Integer Linear Programming (ILP) and carbon footprint analysis based on the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) method to reduce the carbon footprint of surgical instrument trays and their use.Materials and methods: A case study was carried out quantifying the instrument usage during the radical hysterectomy procedure.Using L

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Occurrence of Escherichia Coli in Packaged Drinking Water Distributed in Katabi Sub County Uganda. A Cross Sectional Study.

Background: The world health organization (WHO) estimates that about a 1.1billion people drink unsafe water globally, and over 1.7 million deaths occur annually due to the consumption of water that is of faecal origin.Water in sachets is readily available and affordable but there is no concern about its safety.The purpose of this study was to asses

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