Archives-October 2014

The present study was conducted to determine the count of the number of adipocytes subcutaneous and intra-abdominal compartments and association with cardiometabolic diseases. Cross sectional study. March 2012 to April 2013 at the Departments of Anatomy, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Isra University Hospital, Hyderabad. A sample of 80 subjects was selected through non-probability purposive sampling including obese and non obese female undergoing elective cesarean section. Adipose tissue from subcutaneous and intra-abdominal sites was obtained during surgery. Tissue sections of 4? thickness were stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H & E). Counting of the number of adipocytes per unit area was carried out through ocular grid. The data was analyzed on Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 21.0. A p-value of ? 0.05 was taken statistically significant. The number of adipocytes in obese and non-obese from subcutaneous and intra-abdominal compartments showed significant differences. (p?0.01). An increased number of adipocytes were observed in intra-abdominal adipose tissue (IAT) from abdomen of obese compared to non-obese and subcutaneous compartment (p=0.0001). Significant differences were observed in obese and non-obese for the diabetes mellitus, coronary artery disease, hypertension and dyslipidemia. (p<0.01). An increased number of adipocytes were observed in intra-abdominal adipose tissue and was associated with cardiometabolic diseases.

We are very happy to announce that from 29th September 2014, Dr.Neeran Obied Jasim has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. She will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Pharmacy. Dr.Neeran Obied Jasim currently working as Assistant Professor, Clinical Laboratory Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Al-Qadisiyha, Iraq. The appointment of Dr.Neeran Obied Jasim as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

We are very happy to announce that from 2nd October 2014, Dr.Nabel Kadum Abd-Ali has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Mechanical Engineering. Dr.Nabel Kadum Abd-Ali currently working as Department of Mechanical, College of Engineering, Qadisiyah University, Al-Qadisiyah, Iraq. The appointment of Dr.Nabel Kadum Abd-Ali as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

We are very happy to announce that from 4th October 2014, Dr.Maryam Jalali has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Persian Language & Literature. Dr.Maryam Jalali currently working as Department of Persian Language & Literature, Faculty of Letters & Human Sciences Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran. The appointment of Dr.Maryam Jalali as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

We are very happy to announce that from 8th October 2014, Dr.Ashish Chauhan has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Pharmaceutical Chemistry. Dr.Ashish Chauhan currently working as Block-A (Room 111), National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Mohali, Punjab, India. The appointment of Dr.Ashish Chauhan as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 11th October 2014, Dr.Nagham Mahmood Aljamali has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Organic Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Medical Plants. Dr.Nagham Mahmood Aljamali currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kufa University, Iraq. The appointment of Dr.Nagham Mahmood Aljamali as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal.

We are very happy to announce that from 18th October 2014, Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera has joined the team of Elixir Editorial Advisory Board. He will carry a special responsibility for dealing with manuscripts based on Environment Education and Educational Technology. Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera currently working as Assistant Professor, Department of Education, Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University, Purulia, West Bengal, India. The appointment of Dr. Santosh Kumar Behera as member Editorial Advisory Board strengthens the links and will make it easier for prospective authors to establish contact with the journal. Please send any expressions of interest to elixirpublishers@gmail.com.

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