Biomedical Sciences

Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020

  • Efficacy of Plant-based Repellents Against Anopheles Mosquitoes: A Systematic Review

    Laura Nyawira Wangai, Kenny Kimani Kamau, Godwil Munyekenye, David Nderu, Eva Maina, William Gitau, Mary Murigi, Susan Kamau, Mercy Njuguna, Joseph Gichuki, Fredrick Otieno

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 44-51
    Received: 10 June 2020
    Accepted: 20 June 2020
    Published: 04 July 2020
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    Abstract: Mosquitoes are usually targeted using insecticides, insect growth regulators, and microbial agents. Indoor residual spraying and insecticide-treated bed nets. However, these strategies have negative effects on human health, the environment and induce resistance in a number of species. Eco-friendly tools have been recently implemented against mosqui... Show More
  • A Cross-Sectional Study on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Consumption Patterns and Nourish Status Among Students at Faculty of Medicine of Sarajevo University

    Amra Catovic, Mensura Besir

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 52-55
    Received: 30 June 2020
    Accepted: 15 July 2020
    Published: 28 July 2020
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    Abstract: Emerging adulthood is typically defined as 18-25 years of age. It may be a particularly important time for establishing long-term health behavior patterns. The transition between adolescence and adulthood is a period of increased risk for excess weight gain, because of shifts in activity patterns as well as declines in overall-diet quality. Sugar-s... Show More
  • Prevalence of Tuberculosis by GeneXpert Method in Karnali Academy of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Jumla, Nepal

    Bibek Pun Magar, Niresh Thapa, Elisha Rana, Keshav Raj Joshi, Narayani Maharjan, Binita Bista

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 56-60
    Received: 27 July 2020
    Accepted: 08 August 2020
    Published: 20 August 2020
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    Abstract: Tuberculosis (TB) is a communicable disease that is a major public health problem and one of the top 10 causes of death worldwide. Globally, an estimated 10 million people fell ill with TB in 2018. The population of Nepal accounts for 0.45% of the global TB cases. GeneXpert is a molecular test method for TB which detects the presence of Mycobacteri... Show More
  • Effect of Different Exercise Intensity Preconditioning on Global Ischemia-Induced Neuronal Death and Expression of Gadd45β and DNA-PKcs in Rats

    Zhumei Sun, Xu Zhao, Jianmin Li, Yaning Zhao, Changxiang Chen

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: 05 August 2020
    Accepted: 21 August 2020
    Published: 10 September 2020
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    Abstract: Background Acute ischemic stroke causes long-term neurological and neurobehavioral dysfunctions. With the development of clinical medicine, the importance of pre-ischemic exercise intervention has been gradually recognized, but its mechanism remains to be further explored. Objective This study investigates the effects of different exercise intensit... Show More
  • Haematological Derrangement Due to P. falciparum Infection in Patients of Selected Health Centres in Ardo-Kola Local Government Area, Taraba State

    Elkanah Obadiah Sambo, Obiorah Sylvester Chibuzor, Onyeuku Okechukwu Chinwe, Elkanah Deborah Sambo, Egeonu Stephen Ugoeze

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 67-73
    Received: 18 July 2020
    Accepted: 19 August 2020
    Published: 19 September 2020
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    Abstract: Malaria infection is one of the most common disease of public health importance afflicting millions of people in sub-Saharan Africa. This study investigated haematological derrangement among malaria infected and non-infected patients attending some Primary Health Centres in Ardo-Kola LGA, Taraba State, Nigeria. 585 blood samples were collected and ... Show More
  • Prevalence of Opportunistic Intestinal Protozoan Infection Among HIV/AIDS Patients in Jalingo Metropolis

    Onyeuku Okechukwu Chinwe, Elkanah Obadiah Sambo, Obiorah Sylvester Chibuzor, Elkanah Deborah Sambo, Egeonu Stephen Ugoeze

    Issue: Volume 6, Issue 3, September 2020
    Pages: 74-78
    Received: 18 July 2020
    Accepted: 19 August 2020
    Published: 19 September 2020
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    Abstract: Opportunistic protozoans parasitic infection occur frequently in individuals with weakened immune system including people with HIV/AIDS. The study sought to determine the prevalence of opportunistic intestinal protozoan infection in HIV/AIDS patients in Jalingo metropolis. The procedure of wet mount technique and faecal concentration techniques pro... Show More