Biomedical Sciences

Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019

  • Diagnose the Size of Left Atrial Appendage for Watchman Device

    Hamidreza Khezri, Mojtaba Farzaneh

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 38-44
    Received: 26 September 2019
    Accepted: 14 October 2019
    Published: 28 October 2019
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    Abstract: Nowadays Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) has been highly epidemic that is a heart condition causes the heart in an irregular rhythm and can increase the risk of stroke. The Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) which is a part of the heart is the main source of thrombosis in patients with AFib. Since AFib patients are at risk of developing clots in LAA, it is, th... Show More
  • Eradication and Empowerment: Polio Vaccination in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Camps in Nigeria

    Oluwatomiloba Mercy Ademokun, Salimah El Amin, Regina Glenn

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 45-56
    Received: 26 September 2019
    Accepted: 28 October 2019
    Published: 31 October 2019
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    Abstract: Specific populations may have disadvantages such as elevated burdens of illness, injury, or lack of chance to attain good health. Such diverse populations may be defined by various factors, commonly including race or ethnicity, education, income, disability, geographic location, gender, or sexual orientation. It is vital that public health practiti... Show More
  • Nanomedicines and Its Applications in the Healthcare

    Abu Syed Md. Anisuzzaman, Abdul Alim

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 57-59
    Received: 26 September 2019
    Accepted: 30 October 2019
    Published: 07 November 2019
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    Abstract: Nanomedicine is the advanced application of nanotechnology in the healthcare fields and it is one of the key technologies of the 21st century. A nanomedicine can be defined as the advanced applications of nanotechnology for the treatment, diagnosis, monitoring, and control of biological systems. Different sorts of nanocarrier (nanoparticles) are us... Show More
  • Biosimilars: Past, Present, and Future

    Abdul Alim, Ahasanul Hasan, Abu Syed Md. Anisuzzaman

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 60-66
    Received: 18 October 2019
    Accepted: 07 November 2019
    Published: 21 November 2019
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    Abstract: The expiry of patent of biologic medicines emerged the development and manufacturing of biosimilar products worldwide. A number of biologic medicines have successfully been developed and approved over the last one and half decades, enlightening the lives of patients globally. According to the European Medicines Agency (EMA), biosimilar product can ... Show More
  • Platelet Parameters and Variations With Age Amongst Elderly Nepalese Presenting in BPKIHS, Dharan Research Project (March 29-April 25)

    Indira Ojha, Seema Oli

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 67-70
    Received: 21 June 2019
    Accepted: 18 July 2019
    Published: 25 November 2019
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    Abstract: Platelets are derived from megakaryocytes and help in hemostasis and produce growth factors. Platelet count and MPV are parameters used in various conditions and vary with age and sex. The purpose of this study was to compare platelet count and MPV of healthy young with healthy elderly and calculate normal range of platelet count and to find relati... Show More
  • Evaluating the Attitude of Nigerian Anatomists Towards Body Donations for Medical Education

    Ogan Christopher Akanaku, Odey Paul Anyiom, Ikpa James Onah, Asomugha Precious Remigius

    Issue: Volume 5, Issue 4, December 2019
    Pages: 71-75
    Received: 23 September 2019
    Accepted: 12 October 2019
    Published: 25 November 2019
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    Abstract: The use of dissection in anatomy has long been considered a cornerstone in medical education irrespective of nation, racial background or medical school. Anatomy education in Nigeria is faced with the challenge of insufficient supply of cadavers. Body donation could be a possible solution to the inadequate supply of cadavers for medical education i... Show More