American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020

  • Efficacy of 632.8 nm Low Power He Ne Laser in Comprehensive Treatment of Refractive Amblyopia in Children

    Xianglei Chen, Liming Tao, Meitian Cao, Yuan Xu

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 198-201
    Received: May 21, 2019
    Accepted: Jun. 23, 2019
    Published: Nov. 09, 2020
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    Abstract: AIM: To investigate the clinical effect of low power He Ne laser in the treatment of children's refractive amblyopia, and to analyze the necessary reference for the comprehensive treatment of children's refractive amblyopia. METHODS: 112 cases diagnosed (176 eyes) with refractive amblyopic children according to the visiting sequence were randomly d... Show More
  • Frequency of Latent TB Infection in Patients with Spondyloarthritis in a Tertiary Care Hospital in Bangladesh

    Abu Tahir Muhammad Tanveer Hasan, Muhammad Abdul Alim

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 202-205
    Received: Oct. 17, 2020
    Accepted: Nov. 02, 2020
    Published: Nov. 09, 2020
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    Abstract: Background & Objective: Screening for latent TB infection is recommended prior to the initiation of the newer and more effective treatment modalities of spondyloathritis such as biologic agents and tofacitinib. The prevalence of latent TB infection in the adult population of Bangladesh is not yet known. The figure is 40% in the general population i... Show More
  • Evaluation of the Function of Ganglion Cells in Myopic Patients Using Pattern Electroretinogram (PERG)

    Nasma Nasser, Yusuf Suleiman, Habib Yousef

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 206-211
    Received: Sep. 30, 2020
    Accepted: Oct. 16, 2020
    Published: Nov. 23, 2020
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    Abstract: Objective: Assessment of the macular ganglion cells function in myopic subjects using pattern electroretinogram (PERG) in comparison with healthy controls to help in diagnosing of retinal diseases, and studying the relationship of the changes seen in PERG with the axial length (AL) of the eye. Methods: The study was cross sectional, included 62 sub... Show More
  • Electroretinogram and Visual Evoked Potentials in Patients with Type ll Diabetes Mellitus

    Asmaa Saadoun, Mahmoud Rajab, Habib Yousef

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 212-219
    Received: Jul. 07, 2020
    Accepted: Jul. 22, 2020
    Published: Dec. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Retinopathy is a severe and common complication of diabetes. The pathology seems to be characterized not only by the involvement of retinal micro vessels but also by a real neuropathy. Before the onset of micro vascular lesions, the retina of the eye undergoes subtle functional changes that are not detectable by fundus photography. Elec... Show More
  • Effect of the Plant Flavonoid Luteolin on a Mitochondrial Function in the Streptozotocin-induced Diabetic Rats

    Pozilov Mamurjon Komiljonovich, Ernazarov Zafar Mamurovich, Afzalova Sayyora Abdulahadovna, Asrarov Muzaffar Islamovich, Ergashev Nurali Azamovich, Komilov Baxrom Jamoldinovich

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 220-224
    Received: Nov. 11, 2020
    Accepted: Nov. 24, 2020
    Published: Dec. 04, 2020
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    Abstract: The state of the mitochondrial megapore (mitochondrial permeability transition pore-mPTP), respiration and oxidative phosphorylation of rat liver and pancreas mitochondria in streptozotocin (STZ) - induced diabetes were studied, considered the ways of correction of the detected membrane damage with the flavone luteolin isolated from the plant Inula... Show More
  • Study on Risk Factor Evaluation of Ischaemic Stroke Patients Admitted in a Tertiary Care Hospital: 100 Cases

    Tazin Afrose Shah, Farhan Matin, Anarul Islam, Mahabubur Rahman, Mohiduzzaman Tony, Md. Hyder Ali

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 225-230
    Received: Oct. 25, 2020
    Accepted: Nov. 12, 2020
    Published: Dec. 16, 2020
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    Abstract: Background: Stroke is defined as a sudden onset focal neurological deficit of vascular etiology and is a major cause of mortality and morbidity around the globe. The aim of this study was to find out the proportion of major risk factor or factors related in infarctive stroke cases. Methods: This hospital based descriptive cross sectional study was ... Show More
  • A Review of Exhaled Volatile Organic Compounds as Biomarkers for Thoracic Malignancies

    Gerardo Velez, Harvey Pass

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 6, December 2020
    Pages: 231-247
    Received: Dec. 02, 2020
    Accepted: Dec. 10, 2020
    Published: Dec. 31, 2020
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    Abstract: Lung cancer, malignant pleural mesothelioma, and esophageal cancer are the most common thoracic malignancies and are responsible for substantial cancer-related morbidity and mortality worldwide. Early cancer identification prompts earlier intervention and can therefore improve patient survival. Traditional diagnostics are costly and invasive, howev... Show More