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Letters to the EditorOpen accessIn the abstractIschemic Stroke in the COVID-19 PatientIvan Lozada-Martinez, Daniela M. Torres-Llinás, Luis R. Moscote-Salazar et al.Currently, there are many questions around the real impact of COVID-19 at an organic level and the resolution of these is one of the main objectives of the scientific societies and public health institutions around the world, to establish the most effective and safe management protocol in the approach of this disease (Qureshi et al., 2020). Systematic reviews and meta-analyses … …Neuroscience International, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 25 Mar 2021 · 11,643 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractWhy Continue Studying HRP2 and HRP3 in Malaria?María Luz Gunturiz, Pablo Enrique Chaparro, Gabriel Carrasquilla, Mónica Marcela JiménezThe main malaria control strategy is rapid and accurate diagnosis followed by effective treatment. The quality of the diagnosis is relevant, since an erroneous diagnosis can generate an increase in morbidity and mortality significantly. The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended that all patients with suspected malaria be diagnosed by microscopy or a Rapid Diagnostic Test (RDT) before treatment. Microscopy … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 24 Aug 2020 · 6,897 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMultidrug Resistant Uropathogens among Egyptian Pregnant WomenWafaa Salah Metwally, Walid Mohamed ElnagarUrinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in pregnancy is a common medical problem associated with significant increase in the risk of fetal morbidity and mortality. The effective appropriate antimicrobial agent is a major concern as many effective antimicrobial groups cannot be used due to their potential toxicity to the fetus as well as the increasing rates of Multidrug-Resistant (MDR) strain isolation. This … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 4 · 21 Dec 2019 · 7,487 accessesView PDFCite
EditorialOpen accessIn the abstractEditorial Commentary: Challenge of Non–AIDS-Defining Cancers (NADCs), Focusing on Trans Activation Response Element (TAR) RNA Embedding ExosomesLechuang Chen, Ge JinGlobally, 37.9 million people were living with HIV at the end of 2018 (Organization, 2018). Cancer is a major cause of mortality and morbidity in AIDS patients and chronically HIV-infected people. With the aid of combination Antiretroviral Therapy (ART), people living with HIV (PLWH) have a longer life span. However, because the virus is not completely eradicated, PLWH under antiretroviral … …American Journal of Immunology, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 28 Nov 2019 · 6,657 accessesView PDFCite
Review ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractOverview of Klebsiella Pneumoniae as a Nosocomial Pathogen and ESBL Producing Strains in IranFariba Akrami, Amirmorteza Ebrahimzadeh Namvar, Iman Vazife SirzariKlebsiella pneumoniae is one of the most important human bacterial pathogens with an extensive range of community and hospital acquired infections that may lead to morbidity and mortality. Evaluating the prevalence and epidemic sources of infections and the pathogenicity mechanism of bacteria can be investigated by various typing methods. The emergence of multi-drug resistant strains and extended-spectrum ß-lactamase (ESBL) producing … …American Journal of Infectious Diseases, Vol. 15, Issue 1 · 11 Mar 2019 · 7,890 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSpousal Interaction and Breast Cancer Screening Among Korean AmericansUsha Menon, Eunice Lee, Jennifer Kue et al.Breast cancer screening rates for Korean Americans (KA) are low, leading to higher morbidity and mortality of the screening interventions tested, almost none account for family interactions and communication between KA couples. The purpose of this study was to explore communication patterns between KA wives and husbands about breast cancer screening after attending an educational program on breast health. Couples … …International Journal of Research in Nursing, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 30 Mar 2018 · 7,240 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractRadiological Risks Assessment of Ogun State Drinking WaterJustina Ada Achuka, Usikalu Mojisola Rachael, Oyeyemi Kehinde DavidThe presence of radionuclides in water constitute health risk to man. The consumption of such water increases the likelihood of incurring cancer. Analysis will enhance the detection of significant radionuclides causing harm to the populace and stimulate remediation. This inferred the radioactivity measurements of twenty (20) well water samples from three industrial cities of Ogun State using Hyper Pure Germanium … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 14, Issue 5 · 18 May 2017 · 7,785 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEfficacy of Curcumin as an Immunostimulatory Dietary Supplement for Channel CatfishSaly Hafiz, Kunwar K. Srivastava, Joseph C. Newton et al.Natural agents such as curcumin may have the potential to enhance disease resistance in aquaculture. In this study, 30 catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), 2 years of age, were allotted to one of 3 treatment groups (n = 10) to receive diets supplemented with 0.0, 0.5, or 1.0% curcumin. Body weights and lengths of fish were taken at 0, 20, 40 and … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 1 · 11 Jan 2017 · 8,326 accessesView PDFCite
Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractPressure Ulcer Prevention: Optimizing a Temporally Redistributing Support InterfaceJoshua M. Peterson, Colleen P. Healey, G. Jacobus Visser et al.One of the most common complications from long-term wheelchair use or bed rest is pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers have significant morbidity and are associated with high mortality. Prolonged sitting can cause high pressures in the skin and subcutaneous tissue which can lead to local ischemia and breakdown of skin. Rapid relief of pressure prevents ulcer formation. One prevention strategy is … …American Journal of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 4 · 22 Dec 2016 · 7,897 accessesView PDFCite