Biomedical Sciences

Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021

  • Cytogenetic and Ultrastructural Studies of Effects of Antifungal Drug, Fluconazole on Liver of New-born Mice

    Azza Attia, Cecil Matta, Reda Elmazoudy, Zeinab Elhenshery

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 26 August 2020
    Accepted: 14 September 2020
    Published: 12 January 2021
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    Abstract: As a potent antifungal drug, fluconazole clinically used to eradicate both systemic and superficial mycoses resulting in hepatotoxicity. The objective of the current study was to evaluate hepatotoxicity and genotoxicity in newborn male mice. Mice were treated orally with 0.5 ml fluconazole doses of (0, 25, 50, and 100 mg/kgbw) per day for five cons... Show More
  • Clinical, Radiographic, and Histological Assessment of Socket Preservation Using Melatonin with Beta-Tri-Calcium Phosphate for Receiving Dental Implant

    Abdel Aziz Baiomy Abdullah, Mohamed Fouad Edrees, Ahmed Mohamed Bakry

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 10-16
    Received: 09 December 2020
    Accepted: 24 December 2020
    Published: 12 January 2021
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    Abstract: Aim: The clinical, 3D volumetric, and histological evaluation for effectiveness of addition of melatonin to β-tri calcium phosphate (β-TCP) in socket preservation after tooth extraction. Patients and methods: 24 patients were treatment planned for extraction of isolated hopeless mandibular teeth followed by delayed implant placement. They were divi... Show More
  • Erb’s Palsy in a Newborn Child and Clinicoanatomical Approach

    Debajani Deka

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 17-19
    Received: 05 January 2021
    Accepted: 18 January 2021
    Published: 02 February 2021
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    Abstract: Erb’s palsy is found in upper trunk of brachial plexus. C5, C6 roots join to from upper trunk. Each trunk again divides into anterior and posterior divisions. All trunks and divisions are found above the clavicle in the posterior triangle of neck. Branches from the upper trunk are suprascapular nerve and nerve to subclavius. Suprascapular nerve sup... Show More
  • Experimental Study on the Combined Killing Effect of DC and CIK Cells on Gastric Cancer Stem Cells

    Zhang Lin, Hou Yanhong, Zhang Jian, Wang Yanmei

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 20-24
    Received: 23 January 2021
    Accepted: 08 February 2021
    Published: 23 February 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Gastric cancer is one of the most fatal malignant tumors in China. Gastric cancer stem cells are the key factors of tumor recurrence and metastasis. In recent years, immunotherapy for gastric cancer stem cells has become a research hotspot. Objective: to preliminarily verify the combined killing effect of DC and CIK cells on gastric can... Show More
  • Prevalence of Cryptosporidium Species and Other Intestinal Parasites Among HIV Infected Patients at LAUTECH Teaching Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria

    Akinseye Janet Fumilayo, Adedokun Samuel Adeyinka, Adewuyi Isaac Kayode, Agunlejika Richard Adedokun, Thomas Hosea Zagi, Ayuba Sunday Buru

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 25-28
    Received: 22 January 2021
    Accepted: 01 February 2021
    Published: 04 March 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Cryptosporidiosis though an opportunistic infection in HIV infected patients, increases the mortality and morbidity to the diseases by its effect suppression of the immune system, our quest is to highlights the clinical correlation of diarrhea in immunocompromised individuals and the economic losses associated with managing infected ind... Show More
  • Analysis of Clinical and Psychological Characteristics on Mild and Severe COVID-19 Patients

    Song Wang, Meilan Su, Minghong Zhang, Yanshu Guo, Shuhong Han, Hongmei Wu, Yunfei Duan, Jing Guan, Zhonghui Zou, Zubin Yin

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 29-35
    Received: 22 February 2021
    Accepted: 03 March 2021
    Published: 12 March 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is threatening human physical and mental health. The features of mild and severe cases of COVID-19 may be different, and the impact of psychological intervention is not clear. It is necessary to analyze clinical and psychological characteristics of COVID-19 patients simultaneously. Objective: To evalu... Show More
  • Addition of Glutamine in the Human Platelets Could Prevent Toxic Effect of Ultraviolet-C Induced Platelets Activation

    Mazhar Mushtaq

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, March 2021
    Pages: 36-40
    Received: 01 March 2021
    Accepted: 17 March 2021
    Published: 26 March 2021
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    Abstract: The primary function of platelets is to prevent bleeding. Transfusion of platelets can be prophylactic or therapeutic. From the storage perspective of blood and blood components, standard protocols are followed around the world to ensure the safe operation of blood banks. The Use of UV-C light in treating platelets has become a valuable method for ... Show More