American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021

  • Satisfaction on Hospital Services in Dhaka Among Heart Disease Patients: A SERVQUAL Modeling Approach

    Mohammad Ahsan Uddin, Safiullah

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 1-9
    Received: 26 December 2020
    Accepted: 7 January 2021
    Published: 18 January 2021
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    Abstract: Now-a-days, patients’ voice regarding the delivery of health care services is a burning question in the developing countries. It is thought that patients’ perceptions towards health services are mostly ignored in these countries by the health service providers. This study, therefore, seeks the service quality factors which are essential to the pati... Show More
  • Correlation Analysis Between Thyroid Function and Autoantibodies in Hashimoto Thyroiditis Patients with Different Iodine Nutritional Status

    Li Hongyan, Ma Jinqun, Wang Cuicui, Liu Jianfeng, Chen Yunxia, Liu Chunyan, Hou Zhenjiang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 10-19
    Received: 28 November 2020
    Published: 18 January 2021
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    Abstract: Objective: In order to discuss the correlation between thyroid function stratification and autoantibody titer in HT patients under different iodine nutritional status. Methods: The serum TH, antibody and urinary iodine levels were measured by the electrochemical immune-luminescent apparatus and iodine-catalyzed arsenic-cerium method in 100 HT patie... Show More
  • Sialylated Carbohydrates as Inhinitors of Coronavirus Infection

    Jesus' Christus, Michael Arden Madson

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 20-28
    Received: 23 November 2020
    Accepted: 14 December 2020
    Published: 22 January 2021
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    Abstract: COVID-19 is pandemic. Neuraminidase ịs central to both infection from the virus and is involved in the cell's endothelial cell rolling, as an example. Inhibition of glycosidases are known to include anhydro ald(ket)itols. An L-1,5-anhydro fucitol substituted by a derivatized (diħydrido) sulfo hydrate has been synthesized from bovine thyroglobulin N... Show More
  • Effect of Vitamin B6 and Acupressure on Vomiting Symptoms in Pregnant Women with Hyperemesis Gravidarum

    Hamid Mahmood, Talmeez Zaib Shah, Sohail Rasool, Ammara Waqar, Zia-ul-Miraj, Zafar Hayat Maken, Awais Gohar, Abdul Rauf

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 29-35
    Received: 16 November 2020
    Accepted: 7 December 2020
    Published: 22 January 2021
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    Abstract: Introduction: Hyperemesis Gravidarum (HG) is a common early pregnancy syndrome that usually occurs around 6 weeks of pregnancy. The patient may cause dehydration, electrolyte metabolism disorders and abnormal fat metabolism, causing increased risk of pregnancy-induced. Objective: The effects of vitamin B and acupressure application combined with ps... Show More
  • Relationship of Hypocalciamia and Severity of Disease in COVID-19 Patients in Lahore Pakistan

    Hamid Mahmood, Talmeez Zaib Shah, Sohail Rasool, Ammara Waqar, Muhammad Zia-ul-Miraj, Awais Gohar, Abdul Rauf

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 36-42
    Received: 18 November 2020
    Accepted: 7 December 2020
    Published: 22 January 2021
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    Abstract: Introduction: In Pakistan, a wave of coronavirus has started in February which was first reported in Wahun City China. Abnormal calcium blood level is considered one of the important and common electrolyte disturbances in patients with severe infection. The effect of blood calcium level on the severity of COVID-19 and the possible immune regulation... Show More
  • Sex Is Related to Overall Survival in Patients with Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: A Population-Based Study

    Yaoxia Li, Na Wang, Zhuorui Zhao, Jiale Wang, Jun Lyu, Qinyang Wu, Qiqi Ke, Qiaohong Yang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 43-52
    Received: 8 January 2021
    Accepted: 18 January 2021
    Published: 25 January 2021
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    Abstract: Esophageal cancer is one of the cancers that seriously threaten the lives and health of patients around the world. Squamous cell carcinoma accounts for a higher proportion of esophageal cancer cases. At the same time, the number of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) patients also has an increasing trend year by year. Therefore, it is importa... Show More
  • Functional Outcome of Surgical Management of Tibial Plateau Fractures: A Study in a Tertiary Care Hospital

    Md. Nazibullah, Md. Tariqul Islam, Tapas Kumer Talukder, A. K. M. Shaharul Islam

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: 8 November 2020
    Accepted: 13 January 2021
    Published: 30 January 2021
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    Abstract: Background: Tibial plateau fractures are serious injuries resulting frequently in functional impairment. Low and high-energy tibial plateau fractures usually result from axial loading in combination with valgus stress forces, present a variety of soft tissue and bony injuries that can produce permanent disabilities. Since there are various modaliti... Show More
  • Survival Advantage of Non-hispanic White Patients with Pancreatic Head Carcinoma: A Population-based Study

    Hongyu Yu, Chengzhuo Li, Qihui Wu, Jukun Su, Ankang Liu, Qiqi Ke, Qiaohong Yang

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 58-68
    Received: 10 January 2021
    Accepted: 20 January 2021
    Published: 2 February 2021
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    Abstract: Numerous studies have shown that racial health disparities in gastroenterology and hepatology, but little is known about its effect on pancreatic head carcinoma (PHC). The aim of the present study was to determine whether racial disparities in the overall survival (OS) and cancer-specific survival (CSS) rates exist among US patients with PHC. The S... Show More
  • The Potential Impact of Self-medication and Drug Misuse Practice Among Youth Population in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo

    Kalonji Katengele, Fumwakwau Kiniati, Nkanga Isalomboto, Didi Kialengila Mana

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 69-77
    Received: 29 January 2021
    Accepted: 6 February 2021
    Published: 23 February 2021
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    Abstract: Self-medication refers to the act of medicating oneself with no guidance from a physician. There are sevral factors that promote self-medication along with drug misuse among the population. In the frame of developing countries, such as the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), these factors include lack of enforcement of laws governing the pharmaceut... Show More
  • Therapeutic Efficacy of Triple Regimen of Artemether, Lumefantrine and Hippocratea africana in the Treatment of Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice

    Anthony Fidelis Uwah, Augustine Ini Lawrence Bassey, Innocent Asukwo Edagha, Blessing Obinaju Effiong

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 78-83
    Received: 18 December 2020
    Accepted: 25 December 2020
    Published: 23 February 2021
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    Abstract: Combination therapy is fast replacing monotherapy in the treatment of infectious diseases and Plasmodium resistance to artemisinin–based combination therapies (ACTs) is an emerging challenge. Our study aimed to evaluate the therapeutic efficacy of combining Artemether-Lumefantrine with crude root bark extract of Hippocratea africana, on mice infect... Show More
  • Preliminary Evaluation of an Autologous Dendritic Cell Vaccine Using Nanoparticle Technology for the Treatment of Canine Malignant Melanoma

    Meaghan Veronica Eren, Julianne Hwang, Janean Fidel, Rance Sellon, Cleverson de Souza

    Issue: Volume 9, Issue 1, February 2021
    Pages: 84-96
    Received: 3 February 2021
    Accepted: 10 February 2021
    Published: 23 February 2021
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    Abstract: Canine malignant melanoma is an aggressive neoplasm that carries a poor prognosis due to its minimal responsiveness to traditional therapy protocols, particularly if the oral cavity, mucocutaneous junctions, or subungual sites are involved. This proof-of-concept study evaluated a prototype autologous dendritic cell vaccine using poly-lactic-co-glyc... Show More