Effect of metformin on Sirtuin-1 disorders associated with diabetes in male rats
ConclusionLowered SIRT1 in diabetes was improved by the administration of Metformin. Consequently, the pathophysiological disorders associated with T2DM were improved. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Additive manufacturing applications in medical cases: A literature based review
ConclusionPaper deals with the literature review of the Medical application of Additive Manufacturing and its future. Medical models which are customised and sourced from data of an individual patient, which vary from patient to patient can well be modified and printed. Medical AM involves resources of human from the field of reverse engineering, medicine and biomaterial, design and manufacturing of bones, implants, etc. Additive Manufacturing can help solve medical problems with extensive benefit to humanity. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Hepatitis E virus isolated from chronic hepatitis B patients in Malaysia: Sequences analysis and genetic diversity suggest zoonotic origin
Conclusion: Comparative analysis of the human HEV ORF-2 nucleotide sequence suggest zoonotic origin. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Utility of diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) in assessment of liver fibrosis
Publication date: Available online 9 October 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Doaa M. Emara, Marwa M. Reda, Doaa A. ElwazzanAbstractObjectives: hepatic fibrosis occurs due to chronic liver injury. Early fibrosis can be reversed by treatment with specific antifibrotic therapy in addition to removal of the cause if possible, that is why, identification of the early liver fibrosis is important. MRI DWI is a non-invasive non-contrast imaging technique which help in diagnosis of different stages of hepatic fibrosis. Aim of the work: was to study the predictive value of diffusion weighted MRI for assessing li...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Adjustment disorder after botulinum toxin injection in an adolescent palatal myoclonus case: The importance of informed consent in the treatment of neuropsychiatric disorders in children and adolescents
Publication date: Available online 12 October 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Yusuf Öztürk, Zehra Topal, Nuran Demir, Ali Evren Tufan (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Factors affecting seeking health-related information through the internet among patients in Kuwait
ConclusionIt is important to close the gap in health literacy and increase the use of health information technology to support patient self-management. The creation of an eHealth-literate population should be a priority in Kuwaiti public health policy. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Traditional practices and childhood cryptosporidiosis in Nigeria: A review
Publication date: Available online 16 October 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Adekunle B. Ayinmode, Oluwasola O. ObebeAbstractCryptosporidium infection is known worldwide as an important aetiology of chronic diarrhoea that can become fatal in children (below 5 years of age) and immunocompromised individuals. This review was aimed at identifying some traditional practices that may be risk factors for childhood diseases like cryptosporidiosis in a country like Nigeria with different tribes and cultures. Information gathered from literature search and informal sources identified some indigenous pract...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Parathormone (PTH) is strongly related to left ventricular mass index (LVMI) in hypertensives, obese, and normal control
Publication date: Available online 31 October 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Samir Naim Assaad, Aliaa Ali El-Aghoury, Eman M. El-Sharkawy, Tamer Mohamed Elsherbiny, Ahmed Abdelhameed Osman (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Childhood accidental poisoning in western Iraq: Pattern and risk factors
Publication date: Available online 6 November 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): Zaid R. Al-Ani, Sahar J. Al-Hiali, Riyadh H. Al-Janabi (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of obesity among adults in Issele-Uku, Delta State Nigeria
ConclusionThe study recommended more awareness campaign on the dangers of obesity across communities in Nigeria. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
First line defence antioxidants-superoxide dismutase (SOD), catalase (CAT) and glutathione peroxidase (GPX): Their fundamental role in the entire antioxidant defence grid
Publication date: Available online 13 November 2017Source: Alexandria Journal of MedicineAuthor(s): O.M. Ighodaro, O.A. AkinloyeAbstractThe body encloses a complex antioxidant defence grid that relies on endogenous enzymatic and non-enzymatic antioxidants. These molecules collectively act against free radicals to resist their damaging effects to vital biomolecules and ultimately body tissues. Based on their response to general free radical invasion, they can be categorized into first, second, third and even fourth line defense antioxidants. The role and effectiveness of the first line defense antioxidants which basically i...
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Characterization of abnormal sleep patterns in patients with obesity, type 2 diabetes, or combined
Conclusion: The combination of obesity and diabetes mellitus is associated with poor quality and quantity of sleep with resultant significant daytime dysfunction. Glycemic, and adiposity measures predicted sleep latency and hours. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Salt intake in a group of Tunisian obeses
ConclusionOur study showed the importance of salt consumption in obeses and especially table salt and yet the majority of our patients consider it to be harmful to health.It will be necessary to take into account the sodium intake when prescribing the diet. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Public and private surgeon attitude towards informed consent
ConclusionPrivate surgeons differ from those in the public hospitals in that they tend to look at informed consent as not only an ethical and legal obligation, but also of benefit to patients. The introduction of formal training on informed consent in both types of hospitals are recommended. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Prevalence of depressive symptoms among Turkish women experiencing premenstrual symptoms and correlated factors
ConclusionsIn conclusion, women who experienced premenstrual syndrome had higher depressive symptoms than women without premenstrual syndrome. Women with premenstrual syndrom should be assessed for depression by health professionals. (Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine)
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - July 5, 2018 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
