Simple glaucomas are characterized by an elevated intra acular pressure (IOP) and, are an important cause of blindness in the world. The blindness is due to the optic nerve atrophy and is found more frequently in women. It has been reported that high activity of G6PD isozyme can reduce the ocular pressure in the calf eyes. The activity of G6PD isozyme in the blood of simple glaucoma patients ha…
The management of soft tissue sarcoma of the axtremities is very complicated, particularly if the tumor is large and has infiltrated into the deep structures. Forequarter amputation is still one best choice for either surative or palliative purposes, although this operation is very multilated. This report is almed at presenting the benefit of forequarter amputation in patients with soft tissue …
Eurycoma lonifolia (pasak Bumi) are widely found in East Kalimantan. Etnobotanically, the roots of this plant were used to decrease gastric pain and anti ulcers, but scientific evidences have not been available yet. The objective of this research was to test the anti-ulcer effect of Eurycoma longifolia against gastric ulcer in rats. Water extract of Eurycoma longifolia’s given to the rats bef…