Porcupinychus abutiloni, a new genus and species of mite, commonly found on Abutilon indicum in the Karachi area of West Pakistan, is described and illustrated.
Effect of 3 JHA's (ZR‐515, 512 and 619) was observed on the development, morphology, emergence and sterility of Musca domestica (L.) PCSIR strain. Acid and alkaline phosphatase activity in the treated larvae was compared with the normal and an attempt has been made to correlate it with sterility potential. Morphological abnormalities and intermediate stages have been reported.
Zusammenfassung
Zur Wirkung von Juvenilhormon‐Analogen (JHA) auf Morphologie, Schlüpfen und Mortalität bei Musca domestica (L.) PCSIR‐Stamm und ihre Beziehung zur Phosphatase
Bei Untersuchungen über Wirkungen von 3 JHA (ZR‐515, 512 und 619) auf die Stubenfliege (PCSIR‐Stamm) wurde die saure und alkalische Phosphatase‐Aktivität in den behandelten Larven mit jenen in unbehandelten verglichen und zum Sterilisierungseffekt in Beziehung gesetzt. Auch wurden die morphologischen Anomalien näher betrachtet.
Objectives: To note the impact of delayed presentation on the surgical outcome of extradural hematoma in traumatic brain injury. Study Design: A case-series study. Place Duration of the Study: Department of Neurosurgery, Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar from July 2018 to June 2019. Methodology: A total of 119 patients of both genders aged 15-45 years suffering from epidural hematoma with history of head trauma presented after 6 hours having size of hematoma above 30 ml (as per axial images of CT brain) were included. Frequency of favorable and unfavorable outcomes were noted after three months of follow-up. Outcome was termed as favorable if patient had good recover or moderate disability. Results: Out of total 119 patients, 89 (74.8%) were male. Unfavorable outcome was noted in 37.8% (n=45) of total patients with delayed presentation to the hospital, while favorable outcome was noted in 62.2% (n=74) of patients. Good recovery and moderate disability were observed in 27.7% (n=31) and 34.5% (n=41) of total patients respectively. While, severe disability and vegetative state was recorded in 26.1% (n=31) and 7.6% (n=9) of patients respectively. Practical Implications: Efforts should be made to increase awareness about timely presentation and interventions for better surgical outcomes among patients of extradural hematoma. Conclusion: Frequency of unfavorable surgical outcome of extradural hematoma found to be 37.8% in head trauma patients with late presentation. Keywords: Extradural Hematoma, Glasgow Coma scale, surgical outcome
This paper records a new distribution of long-billed vulture in the Sindh Province of Pakistan. Existing literature on long-billed vultures provides the distribution and status of this vulture in Sindh Province but does not cover the western mountainous eco-region. IUCN Pakistan's team conducted a pre-monsoon baseline survey in the province in the dry season in June 2019 and another survey in the vulture breeding season, in February 2020. Methodology included direct field observations and interviews of local communities. Field Guide to the Birds of Pakistan, by the senior author and other related literature, as well as the use of a high resolution camera helped in the identification of the species. During the surveys, information on the use of non-steroid anti-inflammatory drugs, that is diclofenac and other drugs known to be harmful to vultures, were gathered through interviews. This paper suggests that the vultures and other raptors in the mountainous eco-region of Sindh are in relatively larger populations compared to the Eastern side of Sindh due to the abundance of wild ungulates in protected areas such as the Khirthar National Park.
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