Metabolomics-based studies in the field of Leishmania/leishmaniasis
Publication date: Available online 2 July 2018 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Nasrin Amiri Dash Atan, Mehdi Koushki, Nayeb Ali Ahmadi, Mostafa Rezaei-Tavirani Leishmania is a neglected protozoan parasite which creates some problems for public health with different clinical infections in different countries around. Due to the lack of an effective drug without side effects and the emergence drug resistance, there is an urgent need to introduce the novel drug targets and new drugs and vaccines to control leishmaniasis during recent years, metabolomics and other “Omics” platforms has become an impor...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 3, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Knowledge of basic life support among the students of Jazan University, Saudi Arabia: Is it adequate to save a life?
Conclusions Overall, a majority of the students of Jazan University did not have complete knowledge of BLS (CPR). The outcomes of this study will be helpful for education and healthcare service providers of the Saudi kingdom as a whole and for Jazan region. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 28, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The role of eugenol in the prevention of chromium-induced acute kidney injury in male albino rats
Conclusion The findings of the current study revealed that eugenol protected the kidney against PDC-induced acute kidney injury in rats by its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 20, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Risk factors associated with paediatric tuberculosis in an endemic setting
Conclusion Absent of cross ventilation, contact with adult source case and overcrowding are the most significant predictors of pulmonary TB in children. Although ingestion of unpasteurized milk is a significant predictor and important source of TB, it is not a major source of TB transmission when compared to contact with adult source case (Open TB). (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 15, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Time course effects of 5,5-dihydroxyl pyrimidine-2,4,6-trione (alloxan) as a diabetogenic agent in animal model
Conclusion The data obtained shows that alloxan at the investigated doses produced sustained hyperglycemia at 21st and 24th hour post administration, and 170 mg dosage of the compound is apparently a better diabetogenic dose, particularly in terms reduced animal animal mortality. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - June 6, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The possible protective effect of lactoferrin on lipopolysaccharide-induced memory impairment in albino rats
Publication date: Available online 28 May 2018 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Nermin M. Madi, Mervat H. El-Saka (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 28, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Toxicities of selected medicinal plants and floras of lower phyla
This study has shown various degrees of deleterious effects on biochemical parameters associated with the consumption of these plants, thus raising serious concerns over their continuous applications as local medicaments. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Results of arthroscopic treatment of femroacetabular impingement (FAI)
Conclusion Femroacetabular impingement is an important etiology of groin pain in young adults, nevertheless the athletes. Diagnosis of this condition is primarily a clinical one to be supported with relevant imaging. Hip arthroscopy is an effective approach to treat and correct the underlying bony abnormalities of FAI. Younger age of patients predicts better improvement in i-HOT-12 score. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 24, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Microbiological monitoring of ultrapure dialysis fluid in a hemodialysis center in Alexandria, Egypt
Publication date: Available online 18 May 2018 Source:Alexandria Journal of Medicine Author(s): Aleya A. Abbass, Ahmed F. El-Koraie, Walaa A. Hazzah, Eman A. Omran, Mohammed A. Mahgoub (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 18, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Comparative study between multi-detector computed tomography and echocardiography in evaluation of congenital vascular rings
Conclusion MDCT is an excellent diagnostic tool for optimum detection of vascular ring anomalies and other extra cardiac lesions compared to echocardiography. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 9, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Omentin-1 and diabetic retinopathy in type 2 diabetic patients
Conclusions From this study we can conclude that serum omentin-1 is significantly lower in patients with DR compared with diabetics without retinopathy and in PDR patients compared with NPDR patients. Also, there is a negative significant correlation between serum omentin-1 and HbAIc, BMI, CRP and some lipid parameters. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 4, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Nodular hidradenoma of the breast: A case report
We report a case in a 62 yr old male who had a slowly growing left breast lesion of 10 yrs duration. Physical examination revealed an 8 cm superficial, spherical, mobile non tender lump in the nipple areolar region. Excision biopsy with clear margins was performed and histologic examination was nodular hidradenoma after wide consultations. Nodular hidradenoma of the breast is a differential diagnosis of sub areolar masses that must be considered by both pathologist and surgeons to avoid misdiagnosis and overtreatment. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - May 4, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Upgrading patients with pacemakers to resynchronization pacing: Predictors of success
Conclusions The findings through light on specific parameters that predict response to upgrade to CRT after usual pacemaker. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - April 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Osteocalcin, Azan and Toluidine blue staining in fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma of the jaws
Conclusions Histomorphometric analysis with Toluidine blue may reduce diagnostic errors of OF and FD. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - April 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Study of risk factors for erectile dysfunction in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus: Correlation to serum testosterone level
Conclusion The diabetes duration, glycemic control and uACR contribute to erectile dysfunction in type 2 diabetics, and they were independently and negatively correlated with total serum testosterone level. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - April 14, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
