In vitro animycotic effect of mustard, groundnut, soybean, coconut and amla oils on five fungi i.e., Aspergillus niger, A. flavus, Absidia corymbifera, Penicillium nigricans and Candida albicans isolated from otitic fungal infection of external ear (Tympanic membrane) of human being was studied. Spore germination was evaluated in the oil samples as such after heating for two minutes & after boiling the oil. Data show that mustard and coconut oil seem to be effective as in these the spore germination was poor. Other oils were not found to be much effective. Sporostatic effect was noted only when the oils were used after heating or boiling this may be correlated by the synthesis of enzymes during spore germination.

Pulmonary diffusing capacity (TLco) of 19 cases of chronic obstructive lung diseases (Chronic obstructive bronchitis and chronic obstructive emphysema) in the age group of 39 to 58 years (mean age: 49.8 +/- 5.5 SD years) are reported at rest in this investigation. The diffusing capacity for carbon monoxide (TLco) measured by standard methods was significantly reduced in all cases. The mean was 13.1 +/- 2.3 SD ml/min/mmHg. The blood gas findings revealed low arterial oxygen saturation (mean value: 90.2 +/- 2.2%). Arterial carbon dioxide tension was higher than in normal subjects. The mean for this series was 44.8 +/- 4.9 SD mmHg. The mean for normal subjects was 37.5 mmHg and the range 28.2 to 41.5.

62 Cases with unresolving Vitreous Haemorrhage due to varied etiology, underwent pars plana Vitrectomy. A vitreous rebleed on the table and post-operatively, was the main complication encountered. Despite limited equipment, a visual improvement was obtained in 59.68% eyes with visual acuity greater than FC 6 meters in 33.87% eyes. This is far better than not being able to offer any treatment at all.