American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017

  • Assessment of Lipid Dysfunction of Patients Under Haemodialysis in Cameroon

    Cédric Gueguim, Lucien Etamé Soné, Henriette Thérèse Dimodi, Marie Patrice Halle, François Kaze Folefack, Constant Anatole Pieme, Nnanga Nga, Wilfred Mbacham

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 63-68
    Received: Apr. 18, 2017
    Accepted: May 06, 2017
    Published: Jul. 06, 2017
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    Abstract: Dyslipidaemia is a major risk factor of cardiovascular disease of patients under haemodialysis. Both increase and decrease of cholesterol levels are associated with higher cardiovascular mortality rate in haemodialysis patients. The objective of this study was to assess the lipid dysfunction among patients maintained under haemodialysis in two refe... Show More
  • The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices (KAP) Regarding Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) Among Women in Karachi, Pakistan

    Humera Ismail, Dur-e-shahwar, Muhammad Noman Rashid

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 69-72
    Received: Apr. 15, 2017
    Accepted: May 12, 2017
    Published: Jul. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: Background: The burden of STIs in Pakistan is much larger than reported. Various research studies indicate that the knowledge of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) in the women is low. The objective of this study is to assess the knowledge, attitudes and practice regarding STIs, HPV and sexual behaviors of contra... Show More
  • Assessment of Albumin Status in Hypertensive Patients with or Without Cataract in Eyes’ Foundation Hospital, Itamogiri, Ogun State, Nigeria

    Oladunjoye Z. A., Quadri J. A., Ojure M. A.

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 73-77
    Received: Jun. 12, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 19, 2016
    Published: Jul. 20, 2017
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    Abstract: This research work assessed albumin concentration level in hypertensive patients with or without cataract at Eyes’ Foundation Hospital at Itamogiri, Ijebu – Mushin in ijebu-East Local Government Area and General Hospital Ijebu-Ode both in Ogun State, Nigeria. Simple random sampling was used to select the 150 samples from the study area. Fifty (50) ... Show More
  • The Investigation of Antioxidant Properties of ALKAZONE® Electrolyte Antioxidant Mineral Supplement

    Jongbin Lee, Christi Sed, Gitte S. Jenson, William Kim, Gyehwan Park, Robert Kim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 78-81
    Received: Jun. 01, 2017
    Accepted: Jun. 13, 2017
    Published: Jul. 20, 2017
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    Abstract: Antioxidants are molecules that interfere the oxidation of other molecules. Oxidation is a chemical reaction that generates free radicals, leading to chain reactions that damage cells. For years, it has been claimed that alkaline water with antioxidants can increase the antioxidant capacity, and so protect the cells from oxidative stress. But, not ... Show More
  • Species Identification of Clinical Veillonella Isolates by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry and Evaluation of Their Antimicrobial Susceptibility

    Irina Ivanovna Shilnikova, Irina Aleksandrovna Kluchnikova, Inna Vasilyevna Tereshchenko, Natalia Vladimirovna Dmitrieva

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, August 2017
    Pages: 82-87
    Received: Feb. 20, 2017
    Accepted: Mar. 16, 2017
    Published: Oct. 18, 2017
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    Abstract: We investigated the possibilities of the MALDI-TOF MS for species identification of anaerobic gram-negative cocci isolated from clinical specimens of cancer patients. A total 70 Veillonella clinical isolates and one Acidaminococcus intestini isolate were analysed by the Bruker Microflex MALDI-TOF instrument with the Biotyper 3, 0 software. All isol... Show More