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ADOAJ Research Article Jul 12, 2018
Demographic Characteristics as Predictors of Psychoactive Substance Use Disorders 
<p>Onyencho VC<sup>1</sup>*, Pindar SK<sup>1</sup>, Ibrahim AW<sup>1</sup>, Umeh C<sup>2</sup>, Mshelia AA<sup>3</sup>, Jidda&nbsp;MS<sup>1</sup>, Musami UB<sup>1</sup>, Wakil MA<sup>1</sup> and Mshelia IA<sup>3</sup>&nbsp;</p>

This study investigated the predictive role of demographic characteristics of psychoactive substance use disorders. This&nbsp;cross sectional survey study used accidental sampling …

<p>Demographic characteristic Substance use disorders Nigeria&nbsp
DOIJ Research Article Jul 10, 2018
Frequency of Prediabetes According to Optimal Cut-Points for Body Mass Index in Saudi Population
Khalid S Aljabri*, Samia A Bokhari, Muneera A Alshareef, Patan M Khan and Bandari K Aljabri

Background and Objective: The prevalence and incidence of prediabetes are increasing worldwide. Body mass index (BMI) cut-off for prediabetes can vary. The objective of this study …

Prediabetes Body Mass Index
JIDTM Research Article Jun 13, 2018
Magnitude and Associated Factors of Liver Fibrosis among Mono-Infected HIV Patient Using Noninvasive Marker Aspartate Transaminase to Platelet Ratio Index
Yemanebrhane N*, Melese D, Liknew W, Andargachew G, Desale A, Sisay A

Background: Liver disease is one of the primary causes of morbidity and mortality among human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients. These HIV patients are at risk of live…

APRI CD4 HIV
OAJO Research Article May 30, 2018
Evaluation of the Modified Mini-SLET Technique in the Surgical Treatment of Primary Pterygium
Jose DAC, Gian Francisco Rodrigues CDS, Luma Pinheiro EP, Samira Gracielle PCB, Julia Brandao De PTC and Jose Bonifacio B*

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of the modified mini-SLET (simple limbal epithelial transplantation) technique in the surgical treatment of primary pterygium. Methods: This wa…

Ocular Surface Mini-SLET Pterygium
IZAB Mini Review May 30, 2018
An Evaluation of the Antioxidants of Phytochemical Origin as a Source of Antihyperglycemic Agents in Controlling Diabetes in Albino Rats
Saramma G*

The present study was aimed at the in-vitro and in-vivo analysis of the antioxidant status of three different plants which are commonly used in traditional medicine in Botswana an…

Antihyperglycemic Effect Antidiabetic Potential Antioxidant Activity
CDOAJ Research Article Apr 12, 2018
Hesperidin, a Citrus Bioflavonoid Potentiates Repair and Regeneration of Deep Dermal Excision Wounds of Mice Whole Body Exposed to Different Doses of 60Co γ-Radiation
Jagetia GC* and Rao KVNM

Irradiation adversely affects the repair and regeneration of wounds causing negative impact on the clinical outcome. Therefore, it is necessary to screen newer paradigms that may …

Mice Hesperidin Irradiation
ACT Research Article Oct 6, 2017
Hepatoprotective Activity of Hydroalcoholic Extract of Murraya Koeinigii Leaves against CCl4-Induced Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Srividya L* and Narsimha ARR

&lt;p&gt;The objective of the present study was to evaluate hepatoprotective activity of hydroalcoholic extract of Murraya koenigii leaves (HAMK) in rats. Hepatic damage was induce…

&lt p&gt Murraya Koenigii
OAJO Research Article Sep 5, 2017
Diabetic Retinopathy: Risk Factors Awareness and Presentation
Sanaullah J*, Azizul HA, Imran A, Nasir S, Samina K and Zakir H

Objective: To determine the level of awareness in diabetics regarding risk factors for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR) and to determine the patterns of presentation to ophthalmologist. …

Diabetic retinopathy Risk factors of diabetic retinopathy Awareness of diabetic retinopathy
VIJ Research Article Aug 4, 2017
Silymarin and Curcumin has a Potential Hepato-Protective Effect against Chemically-Induced Liver Dysfunction
Sameh S Gad*

The liver is important, essential, and vital organ in the body due to their function in body. Detection of hepatic dysfunction depends on the lab tests such as: Elevated aspartate …

Hepatotoxicity Carbon tetrachloride Liver transaminases
OAJVSR Research Article Aug 4, 2017
Structure and Mucopolysaccaride Type of Major Salivary Glands of the Sunda Porcupines (Hystrixjavanica)
Budipitojo T*, Ariana and Fibrianto Y

Sunda porcupines are one of the rodent species endemic to Indonesia. There is lack information related to the anatomical structure of their major salivary glands. The study aims to…

Structure morphology Mucopolysaccaride type Salivary glands
VIJ Research Article Apr 10, 2017
Seroprevalence, Epidemiology and Genetic Characterization of Hepatitis C Virus, India
Magesh S1,3*, Bupesh G1,2*, Sathiyamurthy K3, Saran N1, Vennila S1, Sureshbabu BV1, Kaveri K1*, Ramasamy P2 and Gunasekaran P1

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes serious hepatic manifestations viz. chronic liver cirrhosis, necrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally 3% of the population is highly affected …

Hepatitis C virus ELISA Polymerase chain reaction
OAJMB Research Article Mar 9, 2017
Study of Genetics Mutations in HEXA Gene for Induced Tay-Sachs Disease in Human, Tabriz, Iran
Shahin A*, Mahsa J and Samaneh SD

Tay-Sachs disease is one of the few neurodegenerative diseases of known causes. It results from mutations of the HEXA gene encoding the alpha subunit of beta-hexosaminidase, produc…

HEXA Gene cDNA Beta-Hexosaminidase
OAJAR Research Article Jan 24, 2017
Prevalence and Incidence of Garlic (Allium sativum L.) Infecting Viruses in Ethiopia
Debebe A*, Mijena D, Abrham A, Aklilu S, Asami P and Holton T

In Ethiopia, virus infection is among the most important cause for yield and quality loss in garlic production like other countries. Detection and identification of garlic viruses …

Allexivirus Carlavirus CP-Coat protein
CDOAJ Editorial Dec 20, 2016
Nanodermatology: A Blessing or Bane?
Tasleem Arif* and Marwa Sami

Nanoscience represents the study of particles on an atomic or molecular scale, whose size is measured in nanometers. A nanometer is equal to one billionth of a meter (i.e., 10-9…

Nanodermatology
DOIJ Review Article Aug 12, 2016
Biomarkers for Assessing Glycemic Control in Pregnancy
Dalia Rafat*

Hyperglycemia accounts for one of the most common medical conditions women encounter during pregnancy. Stringent glycemic control is essential during pregnancy as present and futur…

Pregnancy Diabetes Mellitus Gestational Diabetes
IJBP Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Biochemical Characterization of Two Major Proteins of the Hamster Sperm Acrosomal Matrix
Nagdas SK*

An acrosomal fraction, termed the ALM (acrosomal lamina complex) was isolated from hamster cauda epididymal spermatozoa that contain specific domains of the acrosomal matrix and an…

Hamster Sperm Acrosome Acrosomal Protein

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