American Journal of BioScience

Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013

  • Comparison of Diagnostic Methods inCutaneous Leishmaniasis in Iraq

    Abdulsadah A. Rahi, Sundus Nsaif, Jaafar J. Hassoni, Magda A. Ali, Hassan A. Hamza

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 1-5
    Received: 14 April 2013
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    Published: 02 May 2013
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    Abstract: Sixty -four specimens collected passively from patients with cutaneous ulcers suggestive of leishmaniasis attending hospital and health centres in all parts of Iraq for diagnosis were included in the study. The present study was conducted from June to December 2012 in Al-Karamah Teaching Hospital in Wasit Province, Iraq. Dermal scrapings were analy... Show More
  • Antibacterial Activity of Aqueous and Alcoholic Extracts of Capsella Bursa against Selected Pathogenic Bacteria

    Raad N. Hasan, Mun’im R. Ali, Sinna M. Shakier, Anfal M. Khudhair, Moayad S. Hussin, Yasamin A. Kadum, Ali I. Mohammed, Ahmaed A. Abbas

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 6-10
    Received: 27 April 2013
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    Published: 02 May 2013
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    Abstract: Antibacterial activity of ethanolic and aqueous extracts of Capsella Bursa were carried out against eight different species of bacteria, Gram-positive Staphylococcus aureus and Enterococcus fecalis and Gram-negative Escherichia coli, Proteus vulgaris, Serratia marcescens,Acinitobacter bumani, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. It is ... Show More
  • Assessment of the Effects of Monosodium Glutamate on Some Biochemical and Hematological Parameters in Adult Wistar Rats

    Oyetunji Timothy Kolawole

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 11-15
    Received: 24 May 2013
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    Published: 20 June 2013
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    Abstract: Monosodium glutamate (MSG) is a compound popularly used to enhance food taste and flavor. Several reports of toxicity studies on MSG are contradictory. Therefore, there is growing concern regarding the safety of MSG as food additive. In the present study, the effect of orally administered MSG on food consumption, body weight and some biochemical an... Show More
  • Role of Controlled Breathing in Adaptation to High Altitude

    Aghajanyan Siranush, Karapetyan Marietta, Adamyan Nonna, Amiryan Silva

    Issue: Volume 1, Issue 1, May 2013
    Pages: 16-23
    Received: 29 May 2013
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    Published: 30 June 2013
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    Abstract: Possibilities for adaptation to high altitude conditions by the method of controlled breathing are investigated. It is determined that voluntary reduction in respiratory rate (to 6 per minute) among school students living in highlands improves the heart functioning. It identifies the possibility to correct the disturbances revealed during the inves... Show More