American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014

  • Proportion of Visceral Leishmaniasis and Human Immune Deficiency Virus Co- Infection among Clinically Confirmed Visceral Leishmaniasis Patients at the Endemic Foci of the Amhara National Regional State, North-West Ethiopia

    Mulat Yimer, Bayeh Abera, Wondemagegn Mulu, Yohannes Zenebe, Belay Bezabih

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Sep. 22, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: In East Africa, especially in Ethiopia, the proportion of VL patients with HIV co-infection has increased, despite a decline in the numbers of co-infected patients in Europe. The Metema and Humera lowland areas in the north-west are particularly associated with high HIV co-infection rates, ranging from 18% to 31% of the cases. Therefore, the aim of... Show More
  • Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology and Cell-Block Study of Various Breast Lumps

    Raafat Awad Hegazy, Abdelmonem Awad Hegazy, Fathy Ahmed Fetouh, Samir Ibrahim

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 8-17
    Received: Nov. 30, 2013
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    Published: Dec. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Aim of the study was to evaluate the importance of the combined use of fine needle aspiration cytology (FNAC) and cell-block in the diagnosis of different breast lesions. Patient and methods: This study was a prospective study of 310 cases (301 females and 9 males) with breast swelling, coming to cytopathology unit, faculty of medicine, Zagazig Uni... Show More
  • Study of Risk Factors Related to HBsAg Reactivity among Outdoor Patients in Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, Bangladesh

    Ashfaq Imtiaz Uddin, Monira Pervin, Md. Sakil Munna, Rashed Noor

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 18-21
    Received: Jan. 18, 2014
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    Published: Feb. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Current investigation attempted to uncover common risk factors associated with HBsAg positivity among the suspected patients of Hepatitis B viral infection. Blood specimens were collected from patients prescribed to undergo HBsAg positivity test and tested for the detection of HBsAg through enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA). HBsAg positivit... Show More
  • Phytochemical Screening, and in-Vitro Antioxidant Activities in Different Solvent Extracts of Vitex Doniana Leaves, Stem Bark and Root Bark

    James, Dorcas Bolanle, Sheneni, Victor Duniya, Kadejo, Olubukola Adetoro, Yatai, Kenneth Bobai

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 22-27
    Received: Jan. 20, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Phytochemical screening and antioxidant activities in different solvent extracts of Vitex doniana leaves, stem bark and root bark was carried out. The extracts were subjected to various chemical test for phytochemical constituents, total phenolic contents were evaluated using Folin Ciocalteu method and their antioxidant activity was assayed throug... Show More
  • Studies on Lipid Profile Levels in Hypertensive and Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

    Ajuru, Gospel, Okolonkwo, Benjamin, Okeke, Chukwubike

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 1, February 2014
    Pages: 28-33
    Received: Feb. 10, 2014
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    Published: Mar. 20, 2014
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    Abstract: Studies on the effect of non-hypertensive and hypertensive type 2 diabetes on lipid profile was performed to determine whether these biochemical parameters were affected in individuals associated with these disease conditions. A total of one hundred and thirty-three (133) individuals were used for these studies. Of these thirty-five (35) were estab... Show More