by Zangini Nakazwe and Chipampe Lombe
Review Article
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a growing global health challenge with increased health care costs, mortality and morbidity. Over the years, microbes of clinical importance have coevolved with their hosts and have developed virulence mechanisms through mutations and horizontal gene transfer in ...
American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2024, 12(2), 11-15. DOI: 10.12691/ajbr-12-2-1
Pub. Date: April 11, 2024
by Akodji Dèfognon Fiacre Marcos Migan, Augustin Gaétan Julien Sègbo, Edgard-Roméo Tchéoubi, Abel Antoine Missihoun, Espérance Fifamè Elvire Kougnimon, Carina Perside Afiavi Alofa, Dias-Mendel Tenor Allode, Akadiri Yessoufou, Clément Agbangla and Casimir Dewanou Akpovi
Original Research
This study investigates the Triglycerides-Glucose (TyG) index's predictive potential for type 2 diabetes (T2D) in the Beninese population. Among 850 participants, including 327 with T2D, 25 with prediabetes, and 491 without diabetes, various risk factors were assessed. Anthropometric data, fasting ...
American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2024, 12(1), 1-10. DOI: 10.12691/ajbr-12-1-1
Pub. Date: February 04, 2024
by Tchogou Atchadé Pascal, Assou Cendra, Agbogba Félicienne, Agniwo Privat, Medoatinsa Espérance, Abissi Yollande, Lokonon Jacques Ezéchiel, Hlouedje Wilfried, Houngbeme Alban, Gbenou Joachim, Anago Eugénie and Senou Maximin
Original Research
Momordica charantia (M. charantia) is a plant widely used in traditional medicine to treat a number of pathologies, particularly diabetes mellitus. The pharmacological properties of this plant have been demonstrated through the wide variety of its phytochemical components. However, it is very ...
American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2023, 11(1), 27-34. DOI: 10.12691/ajbr-11-1-4
Pub. Date: October 20, 2023
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by Erdachew Gallo Beyene, Tewodros Kassahun Tarekegn, Yeabsera Abebe Gebrehiwot, Michael Million Minase, Tereza Mulatu Tafesse, Evelyn cantillo Aguila, Bethel Tesfaye Bizuneh, Rediet Abebe Mekonnen, Solomon Endale Dagnachew, Helen Assefa Berhe, Yonas Tigabu Fetle, Rediet Habtu Lebelo, Elul Simeneh Abiy, Sebelwongel Esubalew Bitew and Bisrat Nigussie Alemayehu
Original Research
Background of the study: Needle stick injury means penetrating stab wound, introducing blood or other potentially hazardous material into the body of healthcare worker, during the performance of their duties, by a needle or sharp instruments, including, needles, lancets, scalpels, and contaminated ...
American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2023, 11(1), 14-26. DOI: 10.12691/ajbr-11-1-3
Pub. Date: August 04, 2023
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by David Koffi, Yayé Yapi Guillaume, Francis K. Kouadjo, Koui S Tossea, Andre O. Toure and Allico J Djaman
Original Research
Over 200 species of fungi are responsible for a variety of infections that can occur in various parts of the human body. There are several phenotypic methods for identifying these fungal elements; however, these approaches have limitations. Molecular methods are now routinely used in well-equipped ...
American Journal of Biomedical Research. 2023, 11(1), 7-13. DOI: 10.12691/ajbr-11-1-2
Pub. Date: March 01, 2023
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