International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research

Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019

  • Prevalence of Intestinal Parasites Among Preschool Children and Maternal KAP on Prevention and Control in Senbete and Bete Towns, North Shoa, Ethiopia

    Moges Lewetegn, Meron Getachew, Tadesse Kebede, Gemechu Tadesse, Tsegahun Asfaw

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 1-7
    Received: Jan. 10, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 11, 2019
    Published: Feb. 27, 2019
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    Abstract: In developing countries, intestinal parasites like protozoa and helminths are highly prevalent in preschool children. There is also poor understanding of the mother’s knowledge, attitude, and practices towards parasitic infections. Therefore, this study is designed to assess the prevalence of intestinal parasite and maternal knowledge, attitude and... Show More
  • Prevalence of Diabetes Mellitus and Associated Risk Factors Among Adults Attending at Feres Meda Health Centre, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 2017

    Belete Woldesemayat, Hiwot Amare, Zerihun Ataro, Gadissa Gutema, Eleni Kidane, Desalegn Belay, Habtamu Asrat

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 8-15
    Received: Jan. 11, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 14, 2019
    Published: Feb. 27, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Diabetes is a family of disorders that is characterized by hyperglycemia. The disorders of diabetes differ in their etiology and symptoms and in the consequences of the disease. Diabetes mellitus is a high rising disease all over the world and in our country, because of some lifestyle change of the community. Therefore, this study aims ... Show More
  • Chitosan/ Alginate /Gellan Gum Hybrid Hydrogel as a Vehicle for Controlled Release of Drug

    Jiunn-An Pan, Hsuan-Liang Liu, Ko-Shao Chen

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 16-23
    Received: Jan. 16, 2019
    Accepted: Feb. 20, 2019
    Published: Mar. 06, 2019
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    Abstract: Hybrid hydrogel was fabricated by a classic sol-gel method using EDC/NHS as crosslink reagent grafting onto the thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), nonwoven fabric, for controlled release of drug. In this study, precursor acetic acid (AA) was used to plasma deposit on the surface of TPU to form a hydrophilic thin film. Hybrid hydrogel was investigate... Show More
  • Intestinal Parasites in Dogs and Humans, Environmental Egg Contamination and Risk of Human Infection with Zoonotic Helminth Parasites from Dog in Hosanna Town

    Yimer Mulugeta, Moti Yohannes, Deneke Wolde, Mesfin Aklilu, Baye Ashenefe, Daselgn Gebree, Fantu Lombamo, Gutu Kitila, Garoma Getahun, Asefa Deressa, Hail Degefu

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 24-36
    Received: Feb. 12, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 14, 2019
    Published: Apr. 13, 2019
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    Abstract: Pets especially dogs are the most common and first domesticated companion animals throughout the world including Ethiopia. In developing countries the health status of the pets are neglected. However, potential hazards are associated with pet ownership; thus, the objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence of important zoonotic gastroi... Show More
  • Microwave Evaluation of Electromagnetic Compatibility of Dielectric Remedial and Therapeutic Materials with Human Body

    Oleksiy Yanenko, Kostiantyn Shevchenko, Vladyslav Malanchuk, Оleksandra Golovchanska

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 37-43
    Received: Feb. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 26, 2019
    Published: Apr. 18, 2019
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    Abstract: Inherent attribute of the materials using in medicine and biology is microwave range electromagnetic radiation (EMR). The methods of the identification and determination of the compatibility of indicated materials are considered in the paper. The man-made and natural sources of the microwave radiation are described. Examples of the microwave signal... Show More
  • Role of Hormones in the Control of Reproductive Physiology and Reproductive Behavior

    Thi Mong Diep Nguyen

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 44-50
    Received: Feb. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 22, 2019
    Published: Apr. 22, 2019
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    Abstract: In multicellular organisms, intercellular mediators such as hormones or growth factors and morphogens play primary roles in development and reproduction. Evolution of the signaling pathways in which these mediators are involved has thus played an important role in the appearance and success of these species. There are many reproductive modes and be... Show More
  • Management of Faba Bean Rust by Some Antagonistic Bioagents and Induced Resistance Chemicals

    Khairy Abdel-Maksoud Abada, Amany Mohamed Farouk Attia, Asmaa Mahmoud Abd-Almoaty Alkolaly

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 51-60
    Received: Feb. 15, 2019
    Accepted: Mar. 20, 2019
    Published: Apr. 29, 2019
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    Abstract: Eight bacterial and fungal isolates as well as four induced resistance chemicals (IRCs) were assessed in vitro and in vivo against Uromyces viciaefabae (Pers.) Schroet, the causal of faba bean rust. The inhibitory effect of Bacillus spp. was ranged between 35.2-50.4%, Trichoderma spp. between 39.0-59.0%. and IRCs between 34.3- 57.7%. In addition,... Show More
  • Evaluation of Antimicrobial Activities of Carica papaya, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera on Helicobacter Pylori Isolated from Ulcer Patients in Ondo State, Nigeria

    Morufu Adesina Bakare, Anthony Kayode Onifade

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 1, June 2019
    Pages: 61-66
    Received: Feb. 13, 2019
    Accepted: Apr. 23, 2019
    Published: May 23, 2019
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    Abstract: Antimicrobial activities of Carica papaya, Azadirachta indica and Moringa oleifera on Helicobacter pylori isolated from ulcer patients in Ondo State, Nigeria were investigated. Hot water, cold water and two organic solvents (Pet ether and Ethanol) were used for the extraction with the highest yield being the ethanolic extracts of Carica papaya with... Show More