B. Rita, Diané Kouao Maxime, Money Marcelle, Cissé Souleymane, A. Edwige, Kintossou Kouamé Ambroise, N. David, D. Joseph, Dosso Mireille
{"title":"Resin Straws: A System to Safely Store Nasopharyngeal Specimens Collected During the COVID-19 Pandemic in Ivory Coast","authors":"B. Rita, Diané Kouao Maxime, Money Marcelle, Cissé Souleymane, A. Edwige, Kintossou Kouamé Ambroise, N. David, D. Joseph, Dosso Mireille","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.005","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Packaging in 0.5ml cryotubes and 0.3ml High Security straws was used to store more nasopharyngeal samples from Covid-19 pandemic surveillance in Ivory Coast. Previous studies have reported that there would not be, under experimental conditions, a significant difference in the survival rate values (per freeze-thaw cycle) of samples between cryotubes and High Security straws. However, storage in resin straws or High Security straws leads to a slight increase in the survival of microorganisms compared to cryotubes (Thammavongs et al., 2004). Methods: Aliquoting is use like method to put nasopharyngeal specimens in cryotubes 0.5ml and in high security straws 0.3ml. Results: from April 2020 to December 2021, out of a total of 1,092,901 nasopharyngeal samples received at Pasteur Institute of Ivory Coast, 18.97 samples were placed in High Security Straws 0.3ml versus 9,441 in cryotubes 0.5ml. The results indicate that there are more nasopharyngeal samples put in the 0.3ml High Security Straws than in the 0.5ml cryotubes. Conclusion: Two of the conditions that could justify the safe cryopreservation of microorganisms contained in samples collected during a pandemic are the following: a secure closure by hermetic welding and a gain in terms of space for high-security straws compared to cryotubes.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"13 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123834553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care Setting","authors":"Amir Abada, Samir Ibrahim Altalafha","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.004","url":null,"abstract":"There is a correlation between advancing age and an increased risk of developing chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are those that last for an extended period of time and have an ongoing requirement for care and treatment. The primary purpose of this research project was to conduct a literature evaluation on the topic of the management of chronic diseases in primary care settings. The findings of this analysis revealed that researchers from all around the world have been actively participating in research activities to develop models that assist in the management of chronic diseases. The chronic care model is one of the more well-known models available today. In primary care, applying this strategy to the treatment of chronic diseases can bring about a reduction in both the incidence and severity of those diseases. When viewed as a whole, chronic diseases present a significant obstacle for the field of contemporary medicine and necessitate the collaboration of many different parts of the community in order to be conquered.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"10 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124056887","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Knee Cartigram - A Prognostic Factor for Joint Replacement","authors":"V. Senthil, M. Khanna","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.003","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.003","url":null,"abstract":"Knee osteo-arthritis increases the global burden and adds morbidity to the patient. Total knee replacement is on the rise with patients presenting at stage of advanced knee arthritis increasing surgical morbidity on the patient. Knee cartigram, helps to diagnose early cartilage damage with normal knee radiographs. Addressing cartilage loss at an early stage can preserve the innate knee delaying the onset of arthritis and prevent knee replacement.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"36 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"116910858","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Post COVID-19 Syndrome among Children: Review of the Literature","authors":"Ammar Salman Odeh, S. Hamdan","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.002","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.002","url":null,"abstract":"Despite the fact that children have a lower risk of contracting COVID-19, a growing number of studies have shown an increase in the incidence of the pandemic among children. Reviewing the previous research on post-COVID-19 syndrome in children was the primary purpose of this study's literature analysis and review. We looked through a large number of research engines, such as PubMed, Google Scholar, ScienceDirect, and ResearchGate. The findings indicated that COVID-19 in children continues to be present for a considerable amount of time after the symptoms have subsided. When considered as a whole, the COVID-19 protocol for children should be adhered to because it does not end when the symptoms are relieved. Following an infection, there is generally a documented potential for the involvement of pathogenesis in multiple organs as a result of the infection.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"31 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121538347","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
J. Ramalakshmana, T. R. Babu, D. Duryodhana, S. B. Padal
{"title":"Ethnomedicinal Plants Diversity in R. V. Nagar Forest Range, Alluri Sita Rama Raju District, Andhra Pradesh, India","authors":"J. Ramalakshmana, T. R. Babu, D. Duryodhana, S. B. Padal","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.001","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i02.001","url":null,"abstract":"The present investigation the traditional knowledge of medicinal plants that are in use in R.V. Nagar Forest range in Alluri Sitarama Raju district, Andhra Pradesh, India. Ethnomedicinal uses of 165 plant species along with botanical name, family, habit, parts and diseases are presented. They belong to 137 genera and 74 families. These plants used to cure 59 types of ailments. Most remedies were taken orally, accounting for 78% of medicinal use. Most of the remedies were reported to have been from herbs and tree species.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"15 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-02-03","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121983078","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Studies on Resource Potential of Tree Taxa in Forest Area of Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra Pradesh, India","authors":"D. Duryodhana, N. Madhuri, S. Reddy, S. B. Padal","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.007","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.007","url":null,"abstract":"The present paper deals with about 170 plant species of 117 genera belong to 95 families have been recorded which are potentially used by the 13 tribal groups in Paderu division, Alluri Sitaramaraju District, Andhra pradesh. Of the 170 tree taxa, 85 taxa (51.07%) yield edible fruits (eaten both by humans and animals), 124 (76.70%) have timber value, 120 (73.86%) are with medicinal value, 24 (16.48%) with fiber value, 122 (12.14%) with fuel wood value, 98 (58.52%) with fodder value and 109 taxa (63.64%) of miscellaneous uses. The tribal people of this division largely depend on herbal medicines, plants products for primary health care and their daily life.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"322 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124556512","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
K. Parvathi, B. V. N. Gomango, C. Surekha, S. B. Padal
{"title":"Traditional Medical Practice by Primitive Savara Tribes of Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India","authors":"K. Parvathi, B. V. N. Gomango, C. Surekha, S. B. Padal","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.006","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.006","url":null,"abstract":"An ethnomedicinal survey was carried out among the primitive groups of Savaras tribals inhabited in Donubai Village, Gummalakshmipuram Mandal, Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh, India. A total of 54 ethnomedicinal plants belonging to 50 genera under 31 families were recorded. Of these, maximum species belongs to Fabaceae family (5 species) followed by Apocynaceae and Caesalpiniaceae each with (4 species), Asclepiadaceae and Verbenaceae (3species each). The maximum contribution was recorded for trees followed by herbs, shrubs and climbers. Among the plant parts used in different formulations, roots are profusely used which is followed by bark and leaves. A total of 32 diseases are known to cure by using 54 medicinal plants viz., Dysentery, Diarrhoea and Fever etc.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130207927","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Nutritional and Phytochemical Investigation of Boerhaavia diffusa L. an Edible Wild Vegetable in South West Nigeria","authors":"M. Ayeni, S. Oyeyemi, Damilola Itunu Akintola","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.008","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.008","url":null,"abstract":"The leaves and roots of Boerhaavia diffusa L. were analysed for phytochemical, proximate and mineral compositions. The results of the qualitative phytochemical screening revealed the presence of alkaloids, saponins, phlobatanins, cardiac glycosides and reducing sugar in both the leaves and roots of the plant. More so, Tannins and phenols were found in the roots while flavonoids and terpenoids were found in the leaves. The results of the quantitative composition of the phytochemicals showed that the roots and leaves of the vegetable were rich sources of alkaloids (19.91±0.74% and 28.57±0.30%), saponins (66.65±0.83% and 45.91±0.67%) and cardiac glycosides (45.13± 0.13% and 56.29± 0.25%). Proximate results showed that the roots and leaves of the wild vegetable had low moisture content (14.14±0.23% and 14.34±0.02%), ash content (5.32± 0.04% and 4.09 ±0.42%), crude protein (4.80± 0.05% and 2.42 ± 0.06 %), very low crude fat (0.40±0.10% and 0.45 ± 0.59%), high crude fiber (29.65 ±0.00% and 30.44± 0.42%) and moderate Carbohydrate (45.65± 0.09% and 48.29 ± 0.09%) respectively. The vegetable was rich in Na, K, Ca, Mg and Fe with moderate amount of Cu, Zn, and Mn while Pb and Ni (heavy metals) were not detected. This wild vegetable investigated contained bioactive phytochemicals that might support its excellent therapeutic uses in the treatment and prevention of diseases. The vegetable could also serve as energy and mineral rich food supplement.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"131981880","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Management of Acute Poisonous Cases in the Emergency Department","authors":"Dr. Hazim Abdelwahab Abdalla Titi","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.005","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.005","url":null,"abstract":"Instances of acute poisoning are a major cause for concern regarding the state of the health of the general population. This article was written with the purpose of conducting a literature review on acute poisoning cases and the treatment that is given to patients in emergency rooms. This was the motivation behind the writing of this article. It was decided that a variety of search engines, including Google, Google Scholar, Science Direct, and PubMed, would be investigated. Acute poisoning cases are a problem that is significantly more widespread than we had previously estimated, as the findings of this study have shown. When everything is taken into consideration, the medical personnel working in the emergency department ought to be adequately prepared to treat and manage severe cases of poisoning. In addition, there needs to be legislation in place that identifies substances that are toxic.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"122 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"121700373","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Hampoh Adé Hortense, Ehouman Ano Guy Serge, Dalogo Kacou Alain Paterne, B. Kouakou, T. Sory
{"title":"Reduction of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCB) In Fresh Fish from the Grand Lahou Lagoon for Healthy Consumption","authors":"Hampoh Adé Hortense, Ehouman Ano Guy Serge, Dalogo Kacou Alain Paterne, B. Kouakou, T. Sory","doi":"10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.004","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.36347/sajb.2023.v11i01.004","url":null,"abstract":"The Grand Lahou lagoon system receives numerous spills from inland waters. This results in various forms of chemical pollution. Two species of fish most consumed by the Grand Lahou population are contaminated with high levels of Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs). The objective of this study is to reduce the levels of PCBs in both fish species in order to provide consumers with healthy fish. The fish species most contaminated with PCBs, namely a type of catfish called ‘‘machoiron’’ (Chrysichthys sp.) and the mullet (Mugil sp.) were collected according to their weight (category 1:101-200g and category 2: 201-300g). Smoking has been proposed to reduce PCB levels. Thus two smoking techniques were used: smoking the fish traditionally using firewood as fuel and smoking on barbecue with charcoal. The level of PCB contamination in fish was determined by the gas chromatograph coupled with an electron capture detector (GC-ECD). The results obtained show that the smoking techniques used reduce the PCBi content. Wood smoking eliminates 98% of PCBs from fish compared to 88% for charcoal smoking.","PeriodicalId":199401,"journal":{"name":"Scholars Academic Journal of Biosciences","volume":"163 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-01-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"134466326","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}