American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020

  • Development of a Thin Layer Chromatography Method for Simultaneous Detection of Chloroquine, Azithromycin and Paracetamol in Counterfeit Tablets Used Against Covid-19

    Faida Losa, Timothy Mavanga Mabaya, Jocelyn Mankulu Kakumba, Michael Tambwe Ngoyi, Floribert Balazirhe, Margaret Borive, Didi Mana Kialengila, Jeremiah Mbinze Kindenge

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 126-130
    Received: 9 July 2020
    Accepted: 11 August 2020
    Published: 31 August 2020
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    Abstract: Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is an infectious disease manifested by fever, rate and difficulty in breathing that can lead to death. This pandemic has just paralyzed the world, causing more deaths amongst vulnerable people such as the elderly and people with immune problems. Several therapeutic agents are being tested for the treatment of Co... Show More
  • Investigation of Mechanism Activity of Antitumor and Radiosensitizing Activity of Preparations К-26 and K-26w

    Adil Ahmedovich Ibragimov, Zulfiya Mahmudovna Enikeeva, Nigora Alimuhamedovna Agzamova, Faizullo Saifyllaevich Salihov, Okiljon Abduhalilovich Rahimov, Mavluda Turapovna Askarova

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 131-136
    Received: 11 July 2020
    Accepted: 28 July 2020
    Published: 7 September 2020
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    Abstract: Introduction. Tropolone alkaloid – colchicine, there is very interesting object for synthesis of its derivatives, with such properties as, alkylation, a low toxicity, high antineoplastic activity and especially overcoming of multidrug resistance (MDR). We had been developed the antineoplastic preparation К-26 derivative of colchicine. К-26 has show... Show More
  • Present Scenarios of Otomycosis in Rajshahi City of Bangladesh

    Karishma Kabir Nipa, AHM Mostafa Kamal, Muhammad Jakir Hossain, Ahmed Imtiaj

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 137-142
    Received: 23 July 2020
    Accepted: 18 August 2020
    Published: 10 September 2020
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    Abstract: In current study, an attempt was taken to investigate into the scenarios of otomycosis disease in Rajshahi metropolitan city of Bangladesh. There were 237 otomycosis patients found among 3875 ear patients during the studied period. Habit, habitat, life style, personal hygiene and food or nutritional status were found to be crucial factors which wer... Show More
  • Physical Exercise Activity, Cognitive Functions and Its Relationship to Quality of Life in the Senior Citizens of Lahore

    Hamid Mahmood, Ammara Waqar, Saleem Rana, Muhammad Yaqoob, Ejaz Mahmood Ahmad Qureshi, Syed Amir Gillani, Asif Hanif, Awais Gohar

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 143-155
    Received: 15 August 2020
    Accepted: 26 August 2020
    Published: 16 September 2020
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    Abstract: There is long debate on the proper functioning of senior citizens with relation to different factors which affect the physical exercise activity and cognitive functions in the senior citizens to perform their activities in daily life. Research had been carried out on relationship of physical exercise activity (recent and long term) to perform ADL a... Show More
  • Development, Testing of Construct Validity and Reliability of Pakistan Senior Citizens Quality of Life- Measurement Tool (PSCQL-MT)

    Hamid Mahmood, Ammara Waqar, Syed Amir Gilani, Muhammad Yaqoob, Ejaz Mahmood Ahmad Qureshi, Saleem Rana, Asif Hanif, Awais Gohar

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 156-172
    Received: 15 August 2020
    Accepted: 26 August 2020
    Published: 16 September 2020
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    Abstract: This study has been dedicated to design, create and validate of quality of life (QoL) questionnaire called as (PSCQL-MT). This tool has been developed to measure physical activities, social relationship, cognitive aging, leisure activities and health behaviours. The objective of the study is to Develop, Test of Construct validity and reliability of... Show More
  • Age Related Cognitive Impairment and Physical Disability to Measure Quality of Life (QoL) Using PSCQL-MT Tool in the Senior Citizens of Lahore, Pakistan

    Hamid Mahmood, Ammara Waqar, Muhammad Yaqoob, Ejaz Mahmood Ahmad Qureshi, Saleem Rana, Syed Amir Gilani, Asif Hanif, Awais Gohar

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 173-184
    Received: 15 August 2020
    Accepted: 26 August 2020
    Published: 16 September 2020
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    Abstract: The impact of physical exercise activity and cognitive executive functions and their impact on the QoL is of great importance in performing ADL and IADL in the senior citizens. This study will provide an inside into multidimensional factors which can impact the cognitive and physical mobility of the persons in the old age. Moreover, it is also desi... Show More
  • Assessment of the Adherence of Primaquine for the Control and Elimination of Malaria in Senegal

    Kiswendsida Thierry Guiguemde, Yakou Dieye, Babacar Faye

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 185-188
    Received: 18 August 2020
    Accepted: 27 August 2020
    Published: 16 September 2020
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    Abstract: Primaquine is a drug widely used for Plasmodium vivax malaria treatment. It is known to be active on Plasmodium falciparum mature gametocytes which are responsible for the transmission of the parasite from humans to mosquitoes. In 2018, Senegal initiated the large-scale use of a single low dose of primaquine associated with artemisinin-based combin... Show More
  • Effect of Soliman Auricular Allergy Treatment (SAAT) on IgE-mediated Reactions Due to Exposure to Mammalian Meat Oligosaccharide, Galactose-α-1,3-Galactose

    Donald Liebell

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 5, October 2020
    Pages: 189-197
    Received: 1 September 2020
    Accepted: 17 September 2020
    Published: 23 September 2020
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    Abstract: Allergy to galactose 1,3, α-galactose (alpha gal)—a natural cellular carbohydrate component of non-catarrhine primate mammalian muscle tissue—is a recognized and prevalent disorder. No effective treatment has been established beyond palliative and emergency treatment medications used for food allergies, in general. This tick-triggered illness can a... Show More