Written by Hanawi S. A.
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Health can influence eating habits and also mental and social well-being. This cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the relationship between healthy lifestyle and stress among 173 university students using Simple Lifestyle Indicator Questionnaire (SLIQ) and Depression, Anxiety and Stress Score-42 (DASS-42) to measure their emotional states of depression, anxiety and stress. The results indicated that 71.8% were categorized as having an unhealthy lifestyle and 28.2% an intermediate li
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Written by Syed Ibrahim
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The objective of th is research was to scrutinize the impact of three resistance-training programs on absolute and reciprocal durability and muscular strength. Forty-three male subjects were assigned to three groups: high resistance-low repetition group (HRLRG, n=15) performed 3 sets of 6-8 RM (repetition maximum) each session, the medium resistance-medium repetition group (MRMRG, n= 16) performed 2 sets of 30-40 RM per session and the low resistance-high repetition group (LRHRG, n= 12) worked o
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Written by Hadiya Sangi
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Metformin is a biguanide oral hypoglycemic drug used primarily in the treatment of DM. Nigella sativa (Active ingredient, Thymoquinone) has been found effective in lowering serum glucose levels and has protective effects preventing the complications of Diabetes Mellitus. Diabetes Mellitus causes several complications, affecting almost every organ of the body. The objective of this study was to investigate the effects of DM on liver, heart and kidney and to observe the protective as well as curat
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Written by Compaore Wendinpuikondo Raketa Ella
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: The community management for acute malnutrition (CMAM) was started in 2012 with the aim to impact the lives of a large number of children suffering from acute malnutrition without any cost. Objective: The study aimed at evaluating the effectiveness of the CMAM program on severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and moderate acute malnutrition (MAM) treatment. Methods: Children aged 6 to 59 months were screened for malnutrition in a complementary compulsory screening program. Acutely malnouris
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Written by Nehad Ahmed Ibrahim Zahra
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Health workers usually have the highest incidence of work-related back injuries which influence their work. Low back pain patients suffer not only from physical discomfort but also from functional disabilities that may cause impairment and interfere with their quality of life. This study is aimed at evaluating low back pain, disability and quality of life among health care workers. This is a descriptive study which was conducted at four primary health care centres in Tabuk. Non-probability purpo
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Written by Sergey Nizkii
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The amino acid composition of plant-based proteins consists of twenty individual amino acids and is expressed as the ratio of each of them to the sum of all (expressed as percentage). Sixteen of twenty amino acids included in the composition of plant-based proteins are most effectively determined on the liquid chromatographers. The technology of high-performance liquid chromatography is to a certain extent costly both in time and in sample preparation, which makes this method unsuitable for mass
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Written by Hayat A Alghamdi
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Introduction: Liver cancer is ranked as the second most common cause of death globally as a result of its poor prognosis. It can be treated with sorafenib, but its use is limited due to its toxicity and adverse reactions. Lower doses of sorafenib with other complementary agents are recommended to minimize toxicity. Cardamom seeds are one of the most common ingredients of Indian and Chinese traditional medicine, and different studies have suggested that cardamom extract can display anti-cancer ac
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Written by K.S. Ostrenko
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The aim of the study was to investigate the effect of a new anti-stress drug on protein and lipid metabolism in the cultivation and fattening of pigs. The experiment was carried out on 5 groups of pigs of Irish Landrace breed (4 experimental and 1 control) with 10 heads in each in the period from 60 to 210 days of age. Animals of 1, 2, 3 and 4 experimental groups daily during the entire period of rearing and fattening received lithium ascorbate in the form of powder at a dose of 10, 5, 2 and 0.5
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Written by Eman A. Abdel Khafar
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Nano edible films represent advanced technology in food processing to improve the quality of food products. In different materials were used such as (A) Carrageenan/kafirin nanoparticles/beeswax/oleic acid, (B) pectin/Tripolyphosphate (TPP)/bees wax, (C) Calcium alginate/CaCO3/glucono-d-lactone (GDL), (D) Guar gum/titanium dioxide (TiO2)/candela wax/linolenic acid, (E) Carboxymethyl cellulose/polyvinyl alcohol (PVA)/Tannin, and (F) Gguar-xanthan/Lemongrass oil/cellulose–acetate nanoparticl
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Written by Syed Ibrahim
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The key goal of the existing study was to compare the influence of functional and grid training on certain performance-related fitness and playing ability of young football players. 120 football players at the age range of 18 to 22 years were divided into four groups: Group I was functional training group (FTG, n=30), Group II was Grid Training Group (GTG, n=30), Group III was combination of Functional Training and Grid Training Group (CFTGTG, n- 30) and a control group (CG-n= 30). The training
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Written by Hussain G. Ahmed
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: Stroke is a significant health problem worldwide. There is a limited literature regarding stroke in Saudi Arabia. The aim of this work was to estimate the stroke associated comorbidities in Saudi Arabia. Methodology: In this study, data regarding stroke was collected from the King Khalid Hospital-cardiac Centre, Hail Region, Saudi Arabia. In the present study, about 1187 (92%) of the patients had ischemic stroke and 103 (8%) had hemorrhagic stroke. Hypertension was detected in 43.3%
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Written by Fawaz D. Alshammri
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: Colorectal cancer is considered as the most prevalent cancer among men and the third most frequent cancer among women in Saudi Arabia. Consequently, we aimed to assess the common histopathological findings of colon biopsies in Northern Saudi Arabia. Methodology: This study has investigated the histopathological diagnosis of 88 patients subjected for colon and small intestine biopsies, their ages ranging from 18 to 99 years with a mean age of 48 years old at the Department of Patholog
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Written by Aljadani N.A.
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Pollutants in the environment and exposure to them lead to medical ailments around the world. The present study aimed to evaluate the protective effect of evening primrose oil and fish oil against fenitrothion pesticide-induced toxicity in rats. Male Wistar rats weighing 150-220 g, were randomly distributed into seven groups, the first served as control. The second group received fenitrothion, the third and fourth groups were supplemented with fish oil and evening primrose oil, respectively. Rat
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Written by Pravej Alam
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Catharanthus roseus (periwinkles) belongs to the Apocynaceae family with great anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and hepatoprotective values. Due to the large number of active molecules accumulated in these plants, they are of particular concern, especially in the pharmaceutical sector. The availability of ESTs gave the genetic algorithm of the plant to differentiate between the species accessions at the genetic level. The high-throughput method used for mining and detection of microsatellites (SSRs)
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Written by Johra Khan
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: The study was conducted to analyze variabilities in lipid profile in East Champaran, Bihar adults by age, gender, smoking, BMI, exercise and income. Method: Blood sample of 100 subjects of mean age 27±7 were analyzed for Total Cholesterol, HDL-Triglyceride, LDL-C. Mean±SD conc. of the total cholesterol, HDL-cholesterol, LDL-cholesterol. Result: Total cholesterol was higher in individuals having blood pressure >120/80 mmHg than individuals having blood pressure (207&p
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Written by Amina Boussadia
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The neurotoxicity of Aluminum has been discovered in several experiments. It is a neurotoxic element involved in the etiology of some neurodegenerative diseases. Hence, the present study was designed to evaluate the neuro protective effect of Salvia officinalis aqueous leaf extract (SAE) on the behavioral, histological, and biochemical alterations caused by Aluminum chloride in female Wistar rats. Chronic aluminum chloride (AlCl3) exposure developed behavioral deficits by decreasing locomotor ac
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Written by Ali A Al-Saeed
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Diabetes mellitus has become the most prevalent metabolic disease worldwide. The edible leaves of Red cabbage (Brassica oleracea L.) is one of the most regularly consumed vegetables in Arabic countries. Thus, it was of interest to assess the hypoglycemic and hypolipidemic impacts of ethanolic (50 %) extract of the leaves of red cabbage on blood glucose, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) and lipid profile in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic rats. Diabetes was induced in male Wistar rats by injecti
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Written by Shiemaa D. Alzain
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Male infertility and issues of impaired fecundity have been currently a global problem. Diabetes mellitus can influence male fertility either directly or indirectly due to abnormal spermatogenesis, which results in reduced sperm quality. Most reported cases of diabetes are of type 2 DM cases, frequently treated with oral anti-diabetic drugs. Metformin is considered first-line therapy for the treatment of T2DM. This drug is an oral insulin-sensitizing agent that can elevate insulin sensitivity an
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Written by Mansour Fazelipour
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: Fungi are free-living heterotrophic microorganisms, which absorb nutrients for growth and reproduction. The integrated fixed film activated sludge (IFAS) system is a beneficial technology for developing conventional activated sludge plants, which consisted of a wide range of microorganisms. Methods: Twelve wastewater samples were collected from four IFAS sites during 3 days. The samples were prepared for count and identification. The genera of fungi were identified by macroscopic and
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Written by Podzorova Galina Anatolievna
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The paper deals with the scientifically based composition of a new food supplement. The specialized product improves metabolism in people with nervous system disorders, its ingredients having a synergetic effect. One tablet of the food supplement contains, mg: Gotu Kola (fruit) – 50 , L-glutamine acid - 50, motherwort - 25, lecithin - 25, gamma-aminobutyric acid - 25, calcium carbonate - 25, magnesium oxide - 25, choline bitartrate - 20, guarana - 16.5, ginkgo
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Written by Mohammed Alghamdi
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Aim: To compare the postoperative course between the CRF patients and the control group in terms of postoperative pain, bleeding, and healing. Materials and Methods: Prospective cohort study. Study group: CRF patients referred for dental extraction who fit the inclusion criteria. Control group: healthy patients referred for teeth extraction. Perioperative management was recorded, and postoperative pain, bleeding, and healing were assessed on postoperative days 2, 4, and 7 as outcomes. Results: f
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Written by Wala Dhafar
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: Third molars extraction is one of the most common surgical procedures in daily dental practice. However, the reasons for extraction varies in the literature. Objectives: The primary objective of this study was to investigate the reasons for the extraction of third molars. The secondary objectives were to evaluate if patient- and dentist- related factors affect the reasons for extraction. Methodology: A questionnaire was completed by health care providers in four dental centers in Jed
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Written by Wael Elias
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Objectives: This study aims to investigate the anti-diabetic effect of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn leaf extract on the histological structure of the submandibular salivary gland in alloxan-induced diabetic albino rats. Materials and Methods: Three groups consisting of 10adult male albino rats each were used in this experiment. Group, I served as the control, whereas group II consisted of alloxan-induced diabetic rats. Finally, in group III, each alloxan-induced diabetic rat received an oral daily d
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Written by Vasilij Petrovich Karagodin
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
The integral biological testing of soil samples of four districts of the Tula region was performed. The Tula region was selected for the study because it was subjected to radioactive contamination in 1986 but at present, it is considered to be fairly safe for that matter. The districts were selected according to both the presence of industrial pollution and relative ecological safety. The use/non-use of land for crop production was also taken into account (eight sites in total, samples № 1-8). T
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Written by Abdulrhman Alanazi
Published On Issue 2 Vol 9, 2020
Background: Acute myocardial infarction (heart attack) is a condition of the heart that occurs when blood flow to the heart muscles is stopped abruptly. The disruption in blood flow to the heart muscles is usually caused by a blockage of one or several coronary arteries. Heart attacks can be fatal owing to the critical functions performed by blood in the heart. Fatalities arising from heart attacks are witnessed all over the world. The difference in fatality rates of heart attacks is highly depe
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