ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Vitamin D Deficiency in PCOS Affected Sudanese Ladies with Infertility Disorders
Mohaammed A.Gafoor A.Gadir, Mohammed Omer Mohammed, Mosab Nouraldein Mohammed Hamad, Maha Elamin
Page no 122-124 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.3.6
Vitamin D plays a role with hormones in their receptor sites. Without
vitamin D, hormones cannot function the way they would normally. The receptor sites
malfunction, leaving estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, luteinizing hormone, and
follicle stimulating hormone in the lurch. Without healthy action at receptor sites,
hormones don’t get utilized. The menstrual cycle fails as a result PCOS results. There
is no published data about the relationship between vitamin D deficiency and
polycystic ovaries syndrome among Sudanese ladies with infertility disorders. To
know the association between vitamin D deficiency and polycystic ovaries syndrome
among Sudanese ladies with infertility disorders. Descriptive, cross-sectional study, 39
Sudanese ladies with known PCOS and infertility disorders were involved in the
study. 71.8% of ladies with polycystic ovaries syndrome were vitamin D deficient.
Further studies must be carried out, using large sample size and more than one
diagnostic technique.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Effectiveness of Mung Bean Drink on the Improvement of Hemoglobin in Female Adolescents in Paguyaman District
Fatmah Zakaria, Masmuni Wahda Aisya, Yusna Lamatowa
Page no 125-128 |
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The aim of this research is to know the effectiveness of drinking of mung
bean on the increase of Hemoglobin in female adolescents in Paguyaman District.
Research type pre-experiment with one group pretest-posttest design. Sample in this
research is done with total sampling. The result of the statistical test and the onesample test results obtained p = 0.000 is known that there is a significant difference
between pretest and posttest group, therefore the significant value is less than 5% (p =
0.000 <0.05) so that in this case there is effectiveness of giving mung bean drink with
hemoglobin increase in adolescent girls in Paguyaman District. This research can be
used as input to improve healthy lifestyle and give special attention intake of nutrition
consumed by adolescent itself.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
The Effect of Helicobacter pylori Infection on Prolactin Levels in Child-bearing Females at El-Ingaz Medical Center, Khartoum State-Sudan
Ahmed O. Abd Algader Ahmed, Abubakr H. Ataalmolaa, Albadawi A. Talha, Yousif A.Elhameed, Mohammed M.Saeed, Mosab N.M Hamad
Page no 88-93 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.3.1
H pylori infection is well known to be the most common human infection
worldwide on the basis of the fact that approximately 50% of the worldwide
populations are infected and that human beings are the main reservoir. Infection is
more prevalent in developing countries, and incidence is decreasing in Western
countries. Moreover, it has been proved to be associated to endocrine system
regulation of various hormones in the body, prolactin (PRL) is one of the reproductive
hormones, which is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. The biological actions of
prolactin hormone are Lactotrophic effects, metabolic effects influence to action of
other hormones, osmoregulatory effects, and Influence of prolactin on the
immunological system. This study was conducted in Khartoum State at the period
from December 2015 to May 2016, and aimed to determine the possible effect of H.
pylori infection on serum prolactin levels in Child-bearing females age (15 – 45).
Sample size was 50 females infected with H. pylori and 50 uninfected females as
control group. Stool Samples were taken from the entire study subject (100) samples
to confirm the results of H. pylori Ab ICT in serum. The stool samples were analyzed
by using H.pylori stool Ags detections ICT. Serum prolactin level was measured by
using Cobas e411chemistry analyzer, the results showed that Prolactin concentration
was higher in the patients compared with controls. In this study hyperprolactinemia
due to H.pylori infection was reported in 52% of the patients. Statistical analysis
showed that there was significant difference in the mean of prolactin concentration
between infected and uninfected females group (P= 0.000). Regarding correlation
between prolactin concentration and subject’s age, H. pylori infection duration or
recurrence of infection, no significant was found to be observed.
REVIEW ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Stem Cells as Therapeutic Option in Periodontal Regeneration: A Myth or a Reality?
Houda El Ghoulbzouri, OumKeltoum Ennibi, Amine Cherkaoui
Page no 94-102 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.3.2
Periodontitis are multifactorial infections that begin with a period of
inflammation of the supporting tissues of the teeth and then progress destroying the
tissues until loss of the teeth. The goal of periodontal treatment is to stop the
progression of the disease, restore functions and regenerate the damaged tissue.
However, regeneration of different tissues, by conventional treatments, still remains
great challenge. To address this, there are several approaches to tissue engineering for
regenerative dentistry, among them, the use of stem cells by including dental pulp
stem cells (DPSCS), periodontal ligament stem cells (PDLSCS), stem cells from the
dental apical papilla (SCAPS), stem cells from human exfoliated deciduous teeth
(SHEDS), dental follicle stem cells (DFSCS), dental epithelial stem cells (DESCS),
bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMMSCS), adipose-derived stem cells
(ADSCS), embryonicstem cells (ESCS) and induced pluripotent stem cells (IPSCS).
This novel approach may represent an effective therapeutic tool for periodontal
regeneration. However, there are still obscurities regarding the mechanisms underlying
in periodontal regeneration and challenges in applications of dental stem cell. Further
efforts are necessary before moving to clinical trials for future applications.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Evaluation of Extract Fractions of Vernonia calvaona on Some Biochemical Parameters and Histopathological Changes in Albino Wistar Rats Exposed To Domestic Insecticides
Emmanuel PU, Godwin IO, Ime AU, Nelson PE
Page no 103-109 |
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Despite widespread use, little is known about the risk associated with
insecticides exposure to human health hence, this study. 48 wistar rats (90-120g) were
randomly grouped into six (n=8). All except Normal control (NC) were exposed to
domestic insecticide fumes once every 48 hours. Group 2, insecticide control (IC) was
exposed to (20% of 81.55mg/m3) 0.20mg/ml of DAKSH insecticide. Group 3, positive
control (PC) was treated with a standard testosterone drug-Nugenix. Groups 4, 5 and 6
received 400mg/kg b.w each of crude extract (CE), ethylacetate and n-hexane
fractions of Vernonia calvaona (VC) daily via orogastric intubation for 21 days. After
administration, animal sacrifice and blood collection was done via cardiac puncture
for analysis. The result presented a significant decrease (p<0.05) in testosterone of IC
group compared to NC. Groups 3 and all treated groups effected progressive increase
in testosterone concentration compared to IC group. FSH was significantly reduced
(p>0.05) in IC and n-hexane fraction of VC compared to control. However, nugenix
treated and ethylacetate fraction caused a remarkable increase in FSH compared to IC.
WBC was significantly decreased (p<0.05) in IC and n-hexane groups compared to
control. The Crude Extract treated group significantly increased WBC count compared
to IC group. Histopathological studies of the testes showed varied levels of
histological derangements in IC while Ethyl acetate treated group showed highest
regenerative ability. This study revealed that insecticides adversely affected male
gonads while the extracts showed ameliorative effects with the highest effect seen in
ethyl acetate fraction in managing the insecticide induced damage.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | May 30, 2018
Frequency and Antimicrobial Pattern of Staphylococcus aureus Isolated From Patients with Infected Wound Attending Wad Madani Teaching Hospitals
Sara Khalf Allah Alamin, Musa Abdalla Ali, Ahmed O. Abd Algader, Mohammed M. Saeed
Page no 110-114 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.3.4
Wounds are a significant cause of morbidity worldwide, studies show that
for every million wound patients, at least 10.000 die from microbial infections. The
skin is a vital organ that serves as a protective barrier between the human bodies on its
external environment. Staphylococcus aureus has been known as a cause of deepseated wound infection for close to a century, having recognized as a cause of
nosocomial infection and super infection in patients receiving antimicrobial agent such
as surgical cases. MRSA colonizing the anterior nares and skin of human are the major
sources of surgical site infection as well as nosocomial spread. Methicillin-resistant
Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) are bacteria resistant to penicillin and cephalosporin
classes of antibiotics and are often resistant to many other classes of antibiotics.
Importance of S. aureus as persistent nosocomial and community acquired pathogen
has become a global health concern. The aim of this study to determine the frequency
and antibiotic susceptibility pattern of S.aureus isolated from wound infected patient
attending Wad Madani Teaching Hospitals. Two hundred samples collected from
patients with infected wound at the period from April to July 2016. Out of 200
samples examined, 60 (30%) isolates of S. aureus obtained, 116 (58%) other bacterial
species and 24 (12%) samples showed no growth. The highest isolation rate of S.
aureus 60% occurred among age group (41-60) and according to gender 32 (53.3%) S.
aureus isolated from male and 28 (46.7%) from female. The overall profile of
susceptibility pattern showed that vancomycin and linezolid were more sensitive
(100%), amoxicillin and penicillin were the least sensitive (10%) and (36%)
respectively. The result of the study showed that frequency of S. aureus isolated from
infected wounds 60 (30%) and vancomycin and linezolid are more effective in the
management of S. aureus in this locality.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
What is the Novel Delivery System Used for Oral Bioavailability Enhancement of Poorly Water Soluble Drugs?
Palanisamy P, Jaykar B
Page no 115-121 |
10.21276/sjbr.2018.3.3.5
Majority of the drugs used for the treatment of various diseases are
administered by oral route using conventional delivery. The major drawback of the
oral administration is the poor bioavailability due to the poor water solubility,
chemical stability and pre-systemic metabolism. Numerous researches are going on for
the improvement of oral bioavailability of drugs using novel drug delivery systems as
an alternative to conventional delivery systems. Majority of the novel delivery system
includes; solid dispersion, sustained, controlled buccal, gastro retentive, nano carrier
delivery systems such as lipid nanoparticles, and self-emulsifying systems. The oral
bioavailability improvement by these delivery systems might be due to the increased
particle size, improved dissolution and/or permeation and subsequently bioavailability
of the drugs. In this review, we attempt to discuss the various novel delivery systems
developed for the enhancement of oral bioavailability of poorly water soluble
therapeutics.
ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE | June 30, 2018
Cheiloscopy among the Igbo Students in Madonna University Elele, Rivers State, Nigeria
Oladipo Gabriel Sunday, Alabi Ade Stephen, Paul Chikwuogwo Wokpeogu, Amadi Paulinus Nmereni, Paul, John Nwolim, Robert, Faith Owabhel, Amasiatu Valentine Chidozie, Gospel Sunday
Page no 129-135 |
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Lip prints are normal lines and fissures in the forms of wrinkles and
grooves present in the zone of transition of human lip, between the inner labial mucosa
and outer skin. Examination of this lip prints is known as cheiloscopy. Some authors
have worked on lip print in the past and made some striking points on its application
in forensic studies and human identification. The study was carried out to identify and
compare the lip prints patterns among the Igbos. The study was done to investigate
and document the characteristic cheiloscopic pattern of Igbos and to assess the
distribution of lip print patterns among males and females. A total of 300 subjects
were used for the study. 150 were males, 150 were females, all of which were normal
subjects. Subjects were selected and identified based on an oral interview. These
subjects were selected through purposive convenient sampling method. The males and
females had their highest percentage distribution in type I (35.73%) and (30.53%)
respectively; the least percentage was in type IV (9.33 %) for the males and type I’
(7.80%) for the females. this study has been able to establish the cheiloscopic patterns
for the Igbo ethnic group in Nigeria. The dominant pattern of the population was type
I followed by type II and the least was type I’. It also revealed sexual dimorphism in
the patterns and frequency of distribution of lip prints.