American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015

  • Recovery of Pathogenic Human Intestinal Parasites in Fecal Effluents Obtained from Donkey Abattoir at Nkwo-Izhia, Ebonyi State

    Agumah Nnabuife Bernard, Nwakaeze Emmanuel Amobi, Nwachi Anthonia Chinyere, Ilang Donatus Chukwuma, Ebiega-Oselebe Ifeoma Nora, Iyidiobi Tochukwu Chiaghanam, Dzingina Garba Douglas, Uhuo Cosmas

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 71-74
    Received: Mar. 24, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 11, 2015
    Published: Jun. 17, 2015
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    Abstract: Donkey meat is a delicacy in some cultures even though it is abhorred in some quarters; and because it is relatively cheaper, tastier and nutritionally-rich, donkey meat is preferred to some other types of red especially in this part of the world. Donkeys are usually imported from the Northern part of Nigeria to some parts of the South where people... Show More
  • The Effect of Implant Neck Design on the Crestal Bone Levels that Support the Tissue Around the Implant –Restoration

    Nazih Issa, Naser Bahrli, Modar Ahmad

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 75-83
    Received: May 24, 2015
    Accepted: Jun. 06, 2015
    Published: Jun. 19, 2015
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    Abstract: This research aims to evaluate the impact of the shape of the implant neck on the level of crestal bone surrounding it. Dental implant surgeries were performed, and prosthesis were placed over (28) implants in six jaws for five patients (5 upper jaws and 1 lower jaw). These dental implant surgeries were performed on the jaws such that one of the si... Show More
  • Importance of genetic testing in neonatal diabetes and use of sulphonylureaImportance of genetic testing in neonatal diabetes and use of sulphonylurea

    Eman Ahmad Alsafi, Ihab Abdulhamed Ahmad, Abdulmoein Eid AL-Agha

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 84-86
    Received: Apr. 12, 2014
    Accepted: Jul. 28, 2014
    Published: Jul. 09, 2015
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    Abstract: Patients with permanent neonatal diabetes usually present within the first three months of life and need insulin treatment. In most, the cause is unknown. Because ATP-sensitive potassium (KATP) channels mediate glucose-stimulated insulin secretion from the pancreatic beta cells, activating mutations in the gene encoding the Kir6.2 subunit of this c... Show More
  • Evaluation of Dri-Dot OMPs Salmonella Typhi in Suspected Typhoid Fever Patients as an Immunodiagnostic Kit

    Yusriani Mangarengi, Ressy Dwiyanti, Nataniel Tandirogang, Muhammad Sabir, Rosdiana Natzir, Mochammad Hatta, Yadi

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 4, August 2015
    Pages: 87-90
    Received: Jul. 17, 2015
    Accepted: Jul. 29, 2015
    Published: Aug. 13, 2015
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    Abstract: Background. Several studies have identified a protein of OMP S. Typhi. The protein is highly immunogenic and can be recognize whole cells of S. Typhi. The aims of the study was to evaluate the Dri-dot OMPs immunoreactivity in typhoid fever suspected patients. Method. Samples obtained from Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, lbnu Sina Hospital, and H... Show More