American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2022

  • An Unusual Localized Association of Schistosomiasis and Acute Appendicitis: Case Report and Literature Review

    Alioune Mohamed Ded, Ahmedou Moulaye Idriss

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2022
    Pages: 131-134
    Received: 26 August 2022
    Accepted: 13 September 2022
    Published: 27 September 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20221005.11
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    Abstract: Bilharzia or schistosomiasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms. Several infectious pathogens (viruses, bacteria or parasites) may be involved in appendicitis. Acute appendicitis can be seen at any age and is one of the most frequent emergencies in digestive surgery. After malaria, schistosomiasis is the second most socio-economically ... Show More
  • Human Health Effects from Exposure to Lead: A Review of the Current Literature

    Prince Sellase Gameli, Grant Fleming, Marjanii Walton, Tom Gluodenis

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2022
    Pages: 135-145
    Received: 5 September 2022
    Accepted: 26 September 2022
    Published: 11 October 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20221005.12
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    Abstract: Low-level chronic exposure to heavy metals can go undetected for years accumulating in the human body which in turn can impact virtually any organ system. Lead is of particular concern given its prevalence, toxicological effects at low concentrations, and persistence in the body. In order to adequately regulate lead concentrations in food, water, a... Show More
  • Prevention with Synbiosis and Treatment with Thalidomide and Celecoxib for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

    Masato Hada, Muhammad Akram

    Issue: Volume 10, Issue 5, October 2022
    Pages: 146-154
    Received: 3 August 2022
    Accepted: 21 October 2022
    Published: 28 October 2022
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ajbls.20221005.13
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    Abstract: There are a variety of types of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). Most patients with ALS (90%) are classified into the sporadic type (SALS) without heredity. 5% of SALS and 3%of familial type (FALS) are caused by mutations in the 43-kDa trans-activating response region DNA-binding protein (TDP-43). 20%of FALS are caused by the mutation of Cu, Zn... Show More