International Journal of Biomedical Materials Research

Volume 7, Issue 2, December 2019

  • Effect of Microgravity on Most Frequently Isolated Microorganisms from Cosmetics

    Daniel Juwon Arotupin, Tosin Victor Adegoke, Kehinde Olusayo Awojobi, Temitope Samuel Aderanti

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 67-71
    Received: 13 February 2019
    Accepted: 27 June 2019
    Published: 14 August 2019
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    Abstract: Microorganisms associated with commonly used cosmetics and effects of microgravity on most frequently isolated microorganism were investigated. The microorganisms isolated from the cosmetics were Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Bacillus cereus, Proteus vulgaris, Bacillus subtilis, Trichoderma pilu... Show More
  • Segmental Bronchial Diameter Measurement at Inspiration-Expiration Phase by Low-dose MSCT in Healthy Volunteers

    Li He, Qingyun Ren, Zhai Liu

    Issue: Volume 7, Issue 2, December 2019
    Pages: 72-77
    Received: 13 February 2019
    Accepted: 23 April 2019
    Published: 30 August 2019
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    Abstract: Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the normal range of quantitative CT in measuring the airway diameter at inspiration-expiration phase using 3D imaging in healthy adults. Materials and Methods: 68 healthy volunteers, including 42 males and 26 females, with the mean age of 49.3 (SD14.7) years, had undergone low-dose CT scan at full inspiration... Show More