International Journal of Biomedical Engineering and Clinical Science

Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2019

  • In vitro Evaluation of the Anti-scavenging and Anthelmintic Activities of Artocarpus heterophyllus LAM Leaves (Moraceae) in the Democratic Republic of Congo

    Lengbiye Moke Emmanuel, Koto-te-Nyiwa Ngbolua, Lin Marcelin Messi, Mbembo wa Mbembo Blaise, Gédéon Ngiala Bongo, Mutwale Kapepula Paulin, Ngombe Kabamba Nadège, Joséphine Ngo Mbing, Dieudonné Emmanuel Pegnyemb, Pius Tshimankinda Mpiana

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 7-15
    Received: Aug. 17, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2019
    Published: Sep. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: The extracts of Arthocarpus heterophyllus Lam. leaves were evaluated in vitro for their anthelmintic activity. Benhamia rosea and B. itoleisis were used as animal models and Albendazole as reference product (positive control). After calculating the yield, it appears that the ethanol extracts had given a better yield (0.70%) compared to the organic ... Show More
  • High Education Level Protects European Americans But Not African Americans Against Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease: National Health Interview Survey

    Shervin Assari, Hamid Chalian, Mohsen Bazargan

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 16-23
    Received: Aug. 23, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2019
    Published: Sep. 24, 2019
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    Abstract: Background: Education level reduces the risk of chronic diseases (CDs), including Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Minorities’ Diminished Returns, however, refer to smaller health benefits of socioeconomic position (SEP) improvement for racial and ethnic minorities compared to majority groups. It is not known if MDRs exist for the effe... Show More
  • Bacterial Contamination of Hospital Equipments in Two Tertiary Health Facilities in Central Nigeria and Their Corresponding Susceptibility to Antimicrobial Agents

    Adamu Muktar Owuna, Owuna Jibril Egwu, Yakubu Akuki Hajara, Azamu Ibaku Gowon

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2019
    Pages: 24-30
    Received: Aug. 21, 2019
    Accepted: Sep. 06, 2019
    Published: Sep. 25, 2019
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    Abstract: Hospital is a major avenue for the spread of infectious diseases known as nosocomial infections. This study investigated the bacteria that colonize hospital equipments at the Federal Medical Centre and Nasarawa State University Clinic Keffi. Swab samples of different hospital equipments were collected and examined using standard microbiological tec... Show More