The findings revealed that uropathogens were more resistant to penicillins, macrolides and glycopeptides which restrict their use in treating urinaty tract infections during pregnancy. In conclusion, common causative bacteria and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern are to be determined along with their safety to mother and fetus for the effective treatment of urinary tract infections during pregnancy.

Background: Lipid abnormalities in patients with diabetes are often phrased as “diabetic dyslipidemia”. The aim of the study was to evaluate the lipid profiles of patients with type-2 diabetes mellitus. Subjects and Methods: the subjects who were enrolled in this study were diabetic patients. For the study, a total of 150 diabetic patients with a history of diabetes for 10 years were arbitrarily chosen and scrutinized for dyslipidemia. Patients with other diseases and metabolic disarray were barred from the study. The patients were selected on an indiscriminate base and detailed case history was measured with all appropriate clinical checks. Results: Total 140 diabetic patients with a mean age of 49.98 13.3 years were included in the study. The mean FBS of study participants was 189.78   55.65 mg/dl. Mean triglycerides level was 203.59   84.48mg/dl. Out   of the total 150 patients, borderline high cholesterol (200-239 mg/dl) and high cholesterol ( 240 mg/dl) level were 29 (19.3%) and 22 (14.6%) respectively. Out of 150 subjects, 37(24.6%) had borderline high triglyceride (150-199 mg/dl) while 61 (40.6%) had high triglyceride (200-249 mg/dl) level. Conclusion: Hyperlipidemia is the most frequent snag of diabetes mellitus and it can prompt patients to precipitate atherosclerosis and microvascular difficulty. Good glycemic control can avert the advances and succession of usual lipid irregularity in diabetes like heightened triglycerides, LDL, serum cholesterol and low HDL.

Background: Sex determination from skull morphology is important in medico-legal cases. The foramen magnum is an important structure of the skull base and is of particular interest for forensic experts. Aim: In this study the foramen magnum was analyzed for sex differences using standard osteometric techniques for the North Indian Population. Subjects and Methods: This study included 100 completely ossified dry human skull (M=F) in good condition with a record of sex. The cranial base was visually assessed for foramen magnum shape. Morphometry was determined using vernier caliper and the differences amongst gender were ascertained. Results: Oval shape was the most common followed by round, tetragonal and pentagonal in both sex. The results demonstrated that sexual dimorphism is present in the foramen magnum. APD and TD were higher in male skulls than females. Conclusion: In incomplete skeletons, metric analysis of the foramen magnum may provide a statistically useful indication as to sex of the unknown skull.

Background: Sex determination is utmost important for forensic experts and Anthropological studies. Aim: The aim of this study is to compare cranial morphology between male and female skull using MAP Triangle. Subjects and Methods: A total of 100 adult dry skull (50male and 50 female) were used for study using a digital Vernier calliper. Results: The male parameters were significantly higher then female parameters with no significance difference in Right and Left side of male and female. Conclusion: The skull is most commonly site for sexual dimorphisms in human Skeleton and MAP Triangle can be additive value gender differentiation.

Female rabbits from the age of 9 weeks till age of maturity were reared in two separate groups under long (16L: 8D) and short (12L: 12D) photoperiods. Does reared under long photoperiod showed increased body weight and ovary weight body weight ratio as compared to does reared under short photoperiod. At 15 weeks of age Graafian follicles appeared for the first time in long photoperiod group while the same appeared in the short photoperiod group at 19 weeks of age. At prepubertal and pubertal age the serum concentration of FSH and LH were more in long photoperiod animals as compared to those of short photoperiod animals.