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Protective Effect of Cocoa Seeds Extract Application on PCNA Expression in Albino Mice Receiving DMBA Exposure
Junia Kirana,
Khairuddin Djawad,
Siswanto Wahab
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
102-107
Received:
28 February 2017
Accepted:
24 March 2017
Published:
2 June 2017
Abstract: Skin cancer incidence is directly proportional to malignancies in other organs and represents a health problem. This study aims to evaluate the protective effect of topical cocoa extract application on PCNA expression in mice receiving DMBA exposure. This study was conducted in Animal Laboratory for DMBA administration and cocoa extract application, Bimolecular Laboratory of Hasanuddin University as the location of ELISA evaluation. The study used animal experimental method with pure experimental design to find out the role of topical cocoa seeds extract on the skin of mice receiving DMBA application in one week. Twenty mice were divided into 4 treatment groups: first group was control without skin protector, second group with ethanol application, third group with topical cocoa extract application 400 ppm, and fourth group was treated with 800 ppm topical cocoa with 100 ug DMBA exposure three times per week. After one week the treatment was terminated and skin biopsy was excised for PCNA expression evaluation using ELISA. Study findings indicate that 400 ppm and 800 ppm topical cocoa extract had a protective effect on PCNA expression with 400 ppm as the most effective dose.
Abstract: Skin cancer incidence is directly proportional to malignancies in other organs and represents a health problem. This study aims to evaluate the protective effect of topical cocoa extract application on PCNA expression in mice receiving DMBA exposure. This study was conducted in Animal Laboratory for DMBA administration and cocoa extract application...
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The Correlation of Blood Lipid Profile and its Ratio, Cystatin C and Homocysteine of Thyroid Dysfunction
Hou Zhenjiang,
Mu Zhaoxin,
Zhang Jingyu,
Fan Hong,
Hou Jianzhang
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
108-114
Received:
19 May 2017
Published:
6 June 2017
Abstract: This thesis aims to discuss the correlation of blood lipid and its ratio, Cystatin C(CysC) and Homocysteine (Hcy) of thyroid dysfunction patients, who are hyperthyroidism, subclinical hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism. The authors choose each 60 patients of four groups of thyroid dysfunction and the control group to measure the serum TH, blood lipid, CysC and Hcy and calculate and analyze blood lipid ratio. As a result, on the one hand, TC, TG, LDL-C of hyperthyroidism and subclinical hyperthyroidism group are obviously lower than the control group, TC/HDL-C and TG/HDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C, LCI and non-HDL-C of hyperthyroidism are significantly lower than the hyperthyroidism and the control group. LDL-C/HDL-C, and TC/HDL-C and TG/HDL-C of subclinical hyperthyroidism significantly reduce, and especially LCI is significant. The followings are LDL-C/HDL-C, nevertheless TC/HDL-C, TG/HDL-C are higher than the control group. On the other hand, TC, TG, LDL-C, TG/HDL-C, LDL-C/ HDL-C, LCI and non-HDL-C of hypothyroidism are prominently higher than the subclinical hypothyroidism and the control group. TC, TG and LDL-C, LDL-C/HDL-C and non-HDL-C of the subclinical hypothyroidism are higher than the control group. HDL-C is lower than the control group. TC has the highest relevance in various kinds of TH and the followings are respectively: non-HDL-C, LDL-C and LCI. CysC of hyperthyroidism and subclinical hyperthyroidism group obviously increases, whereas Hcy decreases. CysC of hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism group obviously decreases, whereas Hcy increases. According to the results, the authors come to the conclusion that the change of blood lipid ratio of subclinical thyroid dysfunction is more obvious than the index of single blood lipid and the CysC and Hcy also corresponding change. Dynamic monitoring TSH, blood lipid ratio, CysC and Hcy has an important value of transforming from subclinical thyroid dysfunction to clinical dysfunction and prediction of concurrent CVD. Joint detection is expected to become the ideal optimization combination of project.
Abstract: This thesis aims to discuss the correlation of blood lipid and its ratio, Cystatin C(CysC) and Homocysteine (Hcy) of thyroid dysfunction patients, who are hyperthyroidism, subclinical hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism and subclinical hypothyroidism. The authors choose each 60 patients of four groups of thyroid dysfunction and the control group to mea...
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Ermete: A Decision Support System for an Innovative Management of Knowledge and Prescription in Laboratory Medicine: A Trial of Two Italian Local Health Authorities
Alessandro Camerotto,
Vincenza Truppo,
Alessia Pozzato,
Simone Bedendo,
Gabriele Angiolelli,
Arianna Lucchiari,
Massimo Tosini,
Alessandra Saggin,
Francesco Noce,
Stefano Rigo,
Alessio Gasparetto,
Roberto Mencarelli
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
115-122
Received:
9 June 2017
Accepted:
9 June 2017
Published:
22 June 2017
Abstract: Laboratory tests play an important role in the diagnostic process. Unfortunately, their utility is at present affected by a significant rate of inappropriate prescriptions. The current strategies to solve the problem are not adequate. The aim of this study is to propose a structural solution through the Health Information Technology. Between the years 2008 and 2010, a methodology to prescribe laboratory tests with the aid of a Decision Support System (DSS), denomened Ermete, has been tested in collaboration with General Practitioners of Local Health Authorities of Rovigo and Mirano. The DSS, during the process of prescription, showed indications of appropriateness in real time and the general practitioner might or might not accept the indication. The number of prescriptions processed with DSS was compared with the number of prescriptions issued by the same physicians, in the same period of the previous year, without the assistance of the DSS. Results showed a decrease of the total number of prescriptions when the DSS was used. The reduction rate was 37.2% in Rovigo and 26.1% in Mirano. The achieved results showed that it is possible to perform the governance of prescriptions without political and administrative actions. The DSS was effective in reducing inappropriateness and in managing knowledge.
Abstract: Laboratory tests play an important role in the diagnostic process. Unfortunately, their utility is at present affected by a significant rate of inappropriate prescriptions. The current strategies to solve the problem are not adequate. The aim of this study is to propose a structural solution through the Health Information Technology. Between the ye...
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3DCRT Versus RapidArc in Terms of Iso-Dose Distribution, Dose Volume Histogram (DVH) and Organs at Risk for Esophageal Cancer (EC) Dosimetric Study
Saud. H. Allehyani,
Huda. A. Sharyan,
Aida. R. Tolba,
Rmadan. A. Hassan
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
123-133
Received:
10 May 2017
Accepted:
19 May 2017
Published:
28 June 2017
Abstract: Purpose: To compare (3D-CRT) to RapidArc planning using (LNAC of 6 MV) in terms of dosimetric outcomes of iso-dose distribution, dose volume histogram (DVH), PTV and at risk organs in 5 patients with Esophageal cancer (EC). Methods: Plans were created for 5 patients with EC who had received radical RapidArc treatment from 2012 to 2014 at KAMC (King Abdullah Medical City). Results: RapidArc plan showed a more homogeneous dose distribution in PTV, achieving an HI of 1.112 ± 0.030 compared with 1.096 ± 0.029 in the 3D-CRT plan. However, RapidArc and 3D-CRT achieved nearly equal in both modalities with average value of (0.130 ± 0.052) in RapidArc compared to (0.134 ± 0.054) in 3D-CRT, (p = 0.061) in terms of CI values and Target coverage index (TCI) was (0.093 ± 0.032) in RapidArcand and (0.099 ±0.058) in 3D-CRT, (p = 0.767). Additionally, regarding OARs, the mean and maximum dose in Spinal Cord was lower in RapidArc with a low percentage of the volume receiving low doses. Left and Right Lungs were within tolerance in RapidArc and 3D-CRT. RT. Kidney was lower in RapidArc, while LT Kidney was lower in 3D-CRT. For Heart, the maximum dose was within tolerance criteria in RapidArc but exceeded the criteria in 3D-CRT at 60.97 Gy. For the spinal cord, the maximum dose was notably low and did not exceed 1.91 Gy in RapidArc, while it exceeded the acceptable limit in 3D-CRT. Conclusions: (VMAT) is superior to 3D-CRT in term of PTV, conformity and homogeneity. This study suggests that VMAT class solution is the superior treatment option.
Abstract: Purpose: To compare (3D-CRT) to RapidArc planning using (LNAC of 6 MV) in terms of dosimetric outcomes of iso-dose distribution, dose volume histogram (DVH), PTV and at risk organs in 5 patients with Esophageal cancer (EC). Methods: Plans were created for 5 patients with EC who had received radical RapidArc treatment from 2012 to 2014 at KAMC (King...
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Interleukin-12 and Interleukin-4 Levels of Multibacillary Leprosy Patients Before and After Rifampicine Ofloxacine Minocycline Combined Therapy
Suci Budhiani,
Sri Vitayani Muchtar,
Safruddin Amin
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
134-137
Received:
18 February 2017
Accepted:
6 March 2017
Published:
3 July 2017
Abstract: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is an obligate intracellular bacteria. This study aims to determine the interleukin-12 and interleukin-4 levels of multibacillary leprosy patients before and after Rifampicine Ofloxacine Minocycline (ROM) combined therapy for three months. The research used an analytic observational design with the prospective cohort study pre and post treatment method. The samples were taken at the polyclinic of Skin Treatment Central Public hospital and Ibnu Sina hospital. Samples examination was conducted in the NECHRI laboratory, Hasanuddin University Teaching hospital. The samples were ten new patients of MB type leprosy. Blood samples were taken before and after the ROM therapy for three months. The levels of interleukin-12 and interleukin-4 were assessed using the ELISA technique. The results shows that there is no significant change in the levels of interleukin-12 and interleukin-4 in the patients of multibacillary leprosy before and after ROM therapy for three months.
Abstract: Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae, which is an obligate intracellular bacteria. This study aims to determine the interleukin-12 and interleukin-4 levels of multibacillary leprosy patients before and after Rifampicine Ofloxacine Minocycline (ROM) combined therapy for three months. The research used an analytic ob...
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The Use of Novel and Unique Biofield Energy Healing Treatment for the Improvement of Poorly Bioavailable Compound, Berberine in Male Sprague Dawley Rats
Alice Branton,
Snehasis Jana
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
138-144
Received:
20 May 2017
Accepted:
1 June 2017
Published:
14 July 2017
Abstract: Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid based herbal medicine, is widely used as nutraceutical supplement for the prevention and treatment of various diseases viz. hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antiarrhythmic, antineoplastic, etc. The intestinal absorption and oral bioavailability of berberine is very low and almost negligible in humans. In this study, the relative oral bioavailability of berberine was studied, and the effects of The Trivedi Effect®-Energy of Consciousness Healing Treatment on animals and berberine were investigated through the measurement of plasma concentrations after oral administration in rats. The test item, berberine chloride was divided into two parts. One part was denoted as the control without any Biofield Energy Healing Treatment, while the other part was defined as the Biofield Energy Treated sample, which received the Biofield Energy Healing Treatment by renowned Biofield Energy Healer, Alice Branton. Additionally, one group of animals also received Consciousness Energy Healing Treatment per se by Alice under similar conditions. Berberine oral formulations were made and administrated by oral gavage at a dose of 150 mg per kg in groups viz. G1 (untreated berberine), G2 (Biofield Treated berberine) and G3 (Biofield Treated animals were received untreated berberine) group. The results showed that berberine had a very low oral plasma exposure of 179.92 ng/mL in the control group. The Biofield Energy Healing Treatment significantly enhanced the relative oral exposure (AUC0–t) of berberine by 233.40% and 35.62% in G2 and G3 groups, respectively compared to the control group. The Biofield Energy Treatment also improved plasma peak concentration (Cmax) of berberine by 37.7 and 1.4 times, in G2 and G3 groups, respectively compared to the control group. The absorption rate constant (Ka) of berberine in Biofield Energy Treatment group significantly increased by 100% (p < 0.05) in G2 group as compared to the control group (G1). The apparent oral plasma clearance of berberine decreased significantly (p < 0.01) by 81%, and 50% in G2 group and G3 group, respectively as compared to the control group. The enhanced bioavailability of berberine might be due to the alteration its physicochemical properties and thermal properties by Biofield Energy Treatment. Biofield Energy Healing Treatment is considered as an innovative strategy which opens new avenues to overcome poorly absorbed drug/nutraceuticals/herbal extracts and can also improve the therapeutic performance of orally active molecules. Thereby, the Biofield Energy Treated berberine chloride having improved bioavailability can significantly increase in antibacterial, anticancer, antidiabetic, anti-obesity, anti-ischemia, memory and cognition, inhibition of metabolic syndrome and neurodegenerative diseases.
Abstract: Berberine, an isoquinoline alkaloid based herbal medicine, is widely used as nutraceutical supplement for the prevention and treatment of various diseases viz. hypolipidemic, hypoglycemic, antiarrhythmic, antineoplastic, etc. The intestinal absorption and oral bioavailability of berberine is very low and almost negligible in humans. In this study, ...
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A Preliminary Study of Comparison of Preventive and Therapeutic Effect of Green and White Tea Against Rifampicin-Induced Chronic Hepatotoxicity in Rats
Elham Serki,
Mina Hemmati,
Alireza Pourtalebi-Firoozabadi
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
145-150
Received:
10 June 2017
Accepted:
19 June 2017
Published:
17 July 2017
Abstract: Many different dietary supplements are currently marked for the management of hepatic illness, but the evidence for effectiveness is mixed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of white and green tea extracts in a rifampicin-induced hepatic damage model of rats. In this study 55 male wistar albino rats were divided into 11 groups of 5 animal, named: normal control, hepatotoxic control with rifampicin (150 mg/kg), hepatotoxic with silymarin, hepatotoxic treated with green tea (250 and 500 mg/kg aqueous extract), hepatotoxic treated with white tea (250 and 500 mg/kg aqueous extract) and preventive groups of green and white tea with mentioned above doses. After 3 weeks treatment with green and white tea, a significant reduction in total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL cholesterol, malondialdehyde and liver enzymes was observed. In the cases of white tea these changes was notable and dose-dependently improved liver function compared with green tea. The results obtained in this study suggest white tea is much more effective than green tea for prevention and treatment of drug-induced liver injury.
Abstract: Many different dietary supplements are currently marked for the management of hepatic illness, but the evidence for effectiveness is mixed. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of white and green tea extracts in a rifampicin-induced hepatic damage model of rats. In this study 55 male wistar albino rats were divided into 11 groups of 5 a...
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Correlation Between Levels of 25-Hydroxy-Vitamin D and Degree of Anemia in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Elena López-Ramiro,
Mercedes Rubert,
Emilio González-Parra,
Ignacio Mahillo,
Concepción de la Piedra
Issue:
Volume 5, Issue 4, July 2017
Pages:
151-156
Received:
16 May 2017
Accepted:
27 May 2017
Published:
18 July 2017
Abstract: Introduction: Vitamin D exercises pleiotropic effects independently of calcium and phosphorous homeostasis. Purpose: To analyze the possible correlation between levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) and other parameters of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients and methods: One hundred and forty-five patients with stage-5 CKD were studied (mean age 65.9 ± 14.6 years; 74 males and 71 females; Levels of 25(OH)D, age, bone alkaline phosphatase, procollagen I amino-terminal propeptide, carboxyterminal telopeptide of collagen I, intact parathyroid hormone (PTH), bio-PTH, hemoglobin, hematocrit, urea, creatinine, total proteins, albumin, iron, iron saturation index, calcium, phosphorous, total alkaline phosphatase, serum CO2, cholesterol, triglycerides, C-reactive protein, prealbumin, ferritin, proBNP, and fibroblast growth factor-23 (FGF-23) were determined. Spearman’s correlation coefficient and p values were analyzed. Results: This work show a positive correlation between levels of 25(OH)D and anemia (i.e., hemoglobin, hematocrit, iron, iron saturation index, and ferritin). Conclusion: These results show the close relationship between the degree of anemia in patients with CKD and 25(OH)D levels. It is of great importance to maintain levels of 25(OH)D in patients with advanced-stage CKD, as this can decrease anemia levels and, in turn, lower quantities of erythropoietin would be necessary to maintain hematocrit.
Abstract: Introduction: Vitamin D exercises pleiotropic effects independently of calcium and phosphorous homeostasis. Purpose: To analyze the possible correlation between levels of 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) and other parameters of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Patients and methods: One hundred and forty-five patients with stage-5 CKD were ...
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