American Journal of Life Sciences

Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013

  • Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis C Virus in Healthcare Workers - AIMS, B G Nagara

    Vijaya Doddaiah, Katta Janakiram, Sathish Javagal

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 145-149
    Received: 11 June 2013
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    Published: 10 July 2013
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    Abstract: Healthcare workers have an elevated risk of acquiring and transmitting parental infections. The purpose of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of HBV and HCV among the health care workers. One hundred and sixty eight HCWs (doctors-6, nurses-38, technicians-10, ward attenders-91, nursing students-23) were screened for HBsAg. These HCWs we... Show More
  • Effects of Container Types and Soil Organic Matter Proportions on the Culture of a Tropical Earthworm (Libyodrilus violaceus Beddard, 1891)

    E. O. Dada, K. L. Njoku, A. A. Osuntoki, M. O. Akinola

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 150-154
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    Published: 20 July 2013
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    Abstract: Earthworms are becoming increasingly useful in solving human and environmental problems. In addition to biomonitoring and soil fertility renewing roles, they are now used as livestock feed, therapeutic agents and soil contaminants remover. It is therefore imperative to encourage more earthworm culture research. The aim of this study was to determin... Show More
  • Systematic Studies on Asteraceae in the Northern Region of Bangladesh

    A. H. M. Mahbubur Rahman

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 155-164
    Received: 23 May 2013
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    Published: 30 July 2013
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    Abstract: Systematic investigation on the family Asteraceae (Compositae) growing throughout in the northern region of Bangladesh was carried out. A total of 36 species under 29 genera of the family Asteraceae were collected and identified. A complete taxonomic account of each species has been given along with their current name, local name, brief description... Show More
  • Curcumin Inhibits Compound 48/80 Induced Systemic Anaphylaxis

    Subhashini, Preeti Singh Chauhan, Sharda Kumari, Debabrata Dash, Rashmi Singh

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 165-170
    Received: 19 June 2013
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    Published: 30 July 2013
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    Abstract: Curcumin, the active component of turmeric, is a polyphenolic phytochemical with anti-tumor, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidative and anti-allergic properties. Mast cells participate in allergic inflammation by virtue of their ability of being activated to allergens and lead to the release of number of biologically active mediators including histamine... Show More
  • Dermatitis Paederus: About 06 Cases Occurred in Bunia, Democratic Republic of Congo

    Redouane Roukhsi, Monsef Elabdi, Taher Nebhani, Abdelilah Mouhcine, Elmehdi Atmane, M’barek Mahfoudi, Abdelghani El Fikri

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 171-173
    Received: 11 July 2013
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    Published: 30 July 2013
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    Abstract: The dermatitis Paederus is a dermatitis contact caused by caustic and vesicant activity of pederin. It occurs after skin contact with beetles Paederus kind belonging to the family Staphylinidae. The geographical distribution of these insects is global. Diagnosis is primarily based on clinical evidence and the epidemiological context. We report belo... Show More
  • Optimization, Niche and Neutral Mechanisms in the Formation of Biodiversity

    Bukvareva Elena, Aleshchenko Gleb

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 174-183
    Received: 22 July 2013
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    Published: 20 August 2013
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    Abstract: Today the main scientific belief on the mechanisms for the formation of community structure is the concept of ecological niches and the “neutral theory”. We consider processes of diversity optimization at the levels of populations and ecological communities as an additional type of the mechanisms. Basing on the principle of optimal diversity a sche... Show More
  • A Study on Relapse Prevention in Cases of Alcohol Dependence Syndrome

    Amitabh Saha

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 4, August 2013
    Pages: 184-188
    Received: 15 July 2013
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    Published: 30 August 2013
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    Abstract: Background- There have been few studies on relapse preventive strategies on people with alcohol dependence syndromes. There have been various factors for causes of relapse even after undergoing detoxification and other therapeutic measures. The use of anticraving medications and psychotherapy have been the common modalities used in the management o... Show More