International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research

Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016

  • Antimicrobial Activity of Donkey Milk against Dermatomycotic Fungi and Foodborne Bacteria

    Mostafa Koutb, Manal Khider, Esam H. Ali, Nemmat A. Hussein

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 11-17
    Received: Oct. 02, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 11, 2016
    Published: Nov. 03, 2016
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    Abstract: The antimicrobial activity of donkey milk was examined against 3 bacterial and 3 fungal strains selected on the basis of their relevance as human pathogens. All samples of donkey milk exhibited antimicrobial activity against dermatomycotic fungi and foodborne pathogen bacteria. The highest antimicrobial activity was recorded against Trichophyton me... Show More
  • Association Between Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Gene Insertion\Deletion Polymorphism and Coronary Heart Disease in Gaza Strip

    Lamia'a Sobhi. Saqer, Haneen Ahmad. Khammash, Eman Loai. Shurrab, Mariam Nahed. Aabed, Rana Afif. El-Malakh

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 18-26
    Received: Oct. 08, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 17, 2016
    Published: Nov. 10, 2016
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    Abstract: The insertion\ deletion (ID) polymorphism in intron 16 of the ACE gene is a marker for a functional polymorphism, and it is also reported to influence levels of ACE in healthy subjects. ACE ID polymorphism is associated with an elevated risk of thrombosis and may be causally associated with coronary heart disease (CHD). To investigate the associati... Show More
  • Case Report Diagnosing of Imperforate Hymen by Ultrasound

    Ala Mohammed Abd Elgyoum, Elrashed Abd Elrahim Mohammed, Ahmed Abdelrahim Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 27-30
    Received: Sep. 26, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 04, 2016
    Published: Nov. 29, 2016
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    Abstract: An imperforate hymen is a congenital disorder where a hymen without an opening completely obstructs the vagina. A16 year old, female, single with cyclic, lower abdominal pain, palpable supra-pubic mass and primary amenorrhea. Ultrasound show; well-defined echogenic fluid collection posterior to the urinary bladder, fluid with internal echoes in the... Show More
  • Diagnosis of Meckel Gruber Syndrome Ultrasound Scan

    Ala Mohammed Abd Elgyoum, Elrashed Abd Elrahim Mohammed, Ahmed Abdelrahim Mohammed

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 31-34
    Received: Sep. 27, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 31, 2016
    Published: Dec. 08, 2016
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    Abstract: Meckel syndrome is a rare lethal ciliopathic genetic disorder, characterized by renal cystic dysplasia, central nervous system malformations, polydactyly, hepatic developmental defects, and pulmonary hypoplasia due to oligohydramnios. 34 years old, neither diabetic nor hypertensive, she is gravida III, para I, came for first ultrasound scan with am... Show More
  • Spine Tumor Detection Using MRI

    Md. Abdullah Al Mahmud, A. H. M. Zadidul Karim, Farhana Akter Mou, Shaikh Rashedur Rahman

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 35-42
    Received: Oct. 27, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 09, 2016
    Published: Dec. 12, 2016
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    Abstract: Spine tumor, a severe disease, has affected and destroyed many lives. This disease has been the center of attraction of thousands of researchers for many decades, around the world. Researchers have combined their knowledge and efforts from many areas ranging from medical to mathematical sciences, to better understand the disease and to find more ef... Show More
  • Thyroid Pathology of Cypermethrin and Its Reproductive Implications in Yankasa Rams

    Ubah Simon Azubuike, Ogwu David, Rekwot Peter Ibrahim, Rwuaan Joseph Sankey, Chibuogwu Ijeoma Chika, Sambo Sohnap James

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 43-48
    Received: Oct. 05, 2016
    Accepted: Oct. 29, 2016
    Published: Dec. 29, 2016
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    Abstract: An investigation into the pathological effects of Cypermethrin on the thyroid gland of Yankasa rams was carried out. Sixteen sexually-mature, healthy Yankasa rams aged 18 - 30 months and weighing between 21.5 - 46.5kg with clinically normal genitalia were used. They were divided equally into two groups (A and B). A served as the treatment group whi... Show More
  • Adherence to Malaria Preventive Measures and Associated Factors in Badewacho District, Southern Ethiopia

    Koyamo Darfiro, Berhanu Erko, Abebe Animut, Adugna Endale

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 49-57
    Received: Sep. 28, 2016
    Accepted: Nov. 11, 2016
    Published: Jan. 03, 2017
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    Abstract: Malaria remains a major public health problem in Ethiopia threatening the lives of 68% of the population. At present, long lasting insecticidal nets and indoor residual spraying are the major malaria prevention and control methods in the country.This study was undertaken to assess adherence to currently available malaria preventive methods its asso... Show More
  • Beta-Lactamase Production Among Uropathogens in Patients Attending Some Hospitals in Kano, Nigeria

    Hamza Sule, Abdulhadi Sale Kumurya

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 3, December 2016
    Pages: 58-62
    Received: Aug. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Dec. 02, 2016
    Published: Jan. 04, 2017
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    Abstract: Ability of bacteria to withstand antibiotic therapy is often associated with resistance. Certain bacteria have the ability to produce some enzymes, like Beta–Lactamase, which confers resistance to some groups of antibiotics like penicillins and cephalosporins. The study focused on producers of these enzymes among uropathogens. A total of one hundre... Show More