{"title":"Is Obesity having a Role in Inducing Male Infertility?","authors":"Nagia Suliman","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000430","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000430","url":null,"abstract":"Obesity is a worldwide problem among males and females of reproductive age. The increasing prevalence of obesity worldwide requires awareness of the negative impact of obesity not only on fertility but on human general health. This mini review aims to give a brief background about the current understanding of obesity and its role in inducing male infertility. A review was conducted using four electronic databases: PubMed, Web of Science, Google Scholar, and crossruff search for published studies on obesity and male infertility. The conclusion, obesity based on published data may have negative adverse on male fertility.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"70 2 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-04-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"130936991","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":"Headache and COVID-19: An Unholy Alliance","authors":"Muhammad Ismail Khalid Yousaf","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000425","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000425","url":null,"abstract":"Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is caused by the highly contagious severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The first case of SARS-CoV-2 was officially reported in December 2019 from Wuhan, China [1]. After its spread to more than 200 countries, On March 11th, 2020, the World health organization (WHO) has declared the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak a global pandemic [2]. Globally, it has affected more than 262 million people to date, causing fatality in more than 5.2 million patients [3]. The novel coronavirus primarily affected the respiratory and cardiovascular system, but frequent neurological manifestations and complications of COVID-19 infection have been reported in the literature, including headache, anosmia/hyposmia, acute myelitis, encephalitis, acute hemorrhagic necrotizing encephalopathy, and cerebrovascular accidents. Headache is one of the most frequent neurological symptoms reported by COVID-19 patients. COVID-19 headache can persist as a de-novo post-Covid-19 headache as well [4,5] Broadly COVID-19 headache falls under the classification of ‘Headache attributed to systemic viral infection 9.2.2’ as per international classification of headache disorders 3rd edition (ICHD-3) [2,4].","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"54 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"117154670","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":"\"Possible Advantages of Virtual Reality-Based Exercises Over Traditional Exercises? A Mini-Review\"","authors":"Ahmad Mahdi Ahmad","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000424","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000424","url":null,"abstract":"Over the last decade, virtual reality (VR) exercises have gained lot of interest in the field of rehabilitation therapy. Several health benefits and favorable clinical outcomes have been reported in different populations following VR-based exercise programs. VR can play a unique role in the rehabilitation of post-COVID-19 subjects based on its stress relieving and fatigue-distracting effects reported in several studies. But whether VR exercises have advantages that could be superior to traditional exercise has been a question raised by several researchers. In this context, we will briefly discuss the potential advantages of VR exercises over traditional aerobic exercises.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133431840","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":"\"Ocular Manifestations of COVID-19: An Update and A Review of Current Literature\"","authors":"Leena Bhat","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000423","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000423","url":null,"abstract":"Prevention also identified the causative agent as Sars-CoV-2 following a more extensive study using nasopharyngeal swabs [3,4]. As of the 28 of December 2021, there were 252,976,252 documented cases worldwide, and 5,099,860 reported deaths [5]. The death rate varies by country and ‘appears’ to be low in those with effective public health and primary healthcare systems [6]. The SARS-CoV-2 virus is transmitted mostly by respiratory droplets during close face-to-face contact, with an average time interval of five days between exposure and symptom onset [7]. Initial reports from China indicated a high incidence of symptoms, with fever accounting for 98% of cases, cough accounting for 77%, and myalgia accounting for 44% of patients evaluated [8]. However, the literature is beginning to reveal a more nuanced semiology [9¬-16]. Along with the cardinal signs of COVID-19 (fever (88-100%), cough (68-85%), and sputum (23-41%)), several other signs have been reported [9-16]: anorexia (84%), asthenia (70-80%), ABSTRACT Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) in March 2020. It was caused by the highly pathogenic SARS-Cov-2 virus. Although the majority of its clinical manifestations are associated with airway involvement, extrapulmonary damage does occur in some situations. In light of the above discussion, this study of the literature tries to identify the ophthalmological disorders produced by infection with the new coronavirus. Although ocular symptoms do not correspond to the disease’s standard clinical presentation, there are reports of some ophthalmological alterations in COVID-19 individuals, the most prevalent of which is conjunctivitis.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-28","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"133488091","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":"\"Absence of Mammarenavirus RNA among their Natural Rodent and Potential other Reservoirs in Wildlife in Gabon\"","authors":"N. N'Dilimabaka","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000422","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000422","url":null,"abstract":"LCMV RNA has been detected both in its natural host reservoir, the house mouse Mus musculus , and other rodent species in Gabon. In addition, many pathogenic and nonpathogenic Mammarenavirus reservoirs are also present in the country; suggesting that other arenaviruses should be present together with new virus hosts. Considering the importance of rodent-born arenaviruses for human health, we look for the presence of these viruses in rodents, bats and bushmeats collected in the entire Gabonese territory. Here we failed to detect arenaviruses RNA in all the tested samples. This absence can be explained by several hypotheses: (i) the geographical hypothesis, (ii) the genetic structure of the host that can impact viral distribution, (iii) the relationship between host density and the presence of the virus, (iv) the dilution effect, and (v) the detection method used. To get more information about the circulation of arenaviruses and their host reservoirs in Gabon, it is necessary to both enrich collected animals and make additional analyses. The enrichment is related to the increased number and diversity of animal species and the extension of the collection to all periods of the year. Additional analyses should be: (i) the use of complementary specific multiplex systems of PCR targeting both segments of arenaviruses, (ii) serological analyses and Whole Genome Sequencing technologies.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"1 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"128532026","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":"\"Tips to Boost Innate Immune System to Fight Viruses with a Focus on COVID-19: A Short Review\"","authors":"M. Mahmood","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000421","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000421","url":null,"abstract":"This review article aims to educate the public from an immunological point of view with regards to protecting themselves from being infected with COVID-19 and to boosting their innate immune response to fight COVID-19 viral infection because as it is well known, there is neither 100% COVID-19 treatment nor a fully successful protective vaccine up to date, and the solution depends on two main factors prevention and raising the immunity. Boosting the innate immune system is summarized in this review which includes consumption of healthy immuno-fortified food, drinking enough amounts of water, avoiding alcoholic drinks, getting enough sleep, reducing the level of stress, exercising, avoiding smoking (debatable with regards to COVID-19), smiling and laughter, optimism, and listening to music. These points, if followed carefully, would work as a robust protective shield against COVID-19 and any other viruses. This review article shed the light on the most important tips to boost the innate immune system, hence fighting pathogenic microbes including viruses. It is a well-known fact that viruses are very hard to be treated. The only successful method to kill viruses is by stimulation of the immune system. COVID-19 is a viral disease that spread very quickly to threaten the entire world (pandemic). Boosting the innate immune system would help a lot to fight this viral disease and this review article lists the most beneficial tips, which could help to prevent infection and even accelerate the cure.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"38 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"115436524","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":"\"Effects of Tetracarpiduim Conophorum (African Walnut) on Haemostasis and Body Weight of Swiss Wistar Rats\"","authors":"U. Obeta","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000420","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000420","url":null,"abstract":"Effects of Tetracarpiduim Conophorum (African Walnut) on Haemostasis and Body Weight of Swiss Wistar ABSTRACT Haemostasis has been described as the process of preventing or stopping bleeding and as well the tendency to moderate blood in terms of forming clots. This study was designed to investigate haemostatic activity of Tetracarpiduim conophorum , (African Walnut) extracted lectin. Wistar Rats (n=35) with 6-8 weeks aged rats weighing from 78g-129g, were purchased and kept for the study in Federal University Lokoja animal house. The wistar rats were grouped into O, P, Q, R, and S. The basal level of all rats in the groups were collected and analyzed for Platelets, Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time with Kaolin (PTTK) and body weight at every interval. Group O (Control-received Swan water), group P (received 30% lectin), group Q (received 50% lectin), group R (received 70% lectin) and group S (received 90% of lectin) by intra-peritoneal injection. The analysis at intervals revealed Platelet count, Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time with Kaolin (PTTK) with body weights based on the lectin percentages viz: 30%, 50%, 70%, 90% respectively. The body weight of experimental animal showed significant increase among different concentration P <0.005, the platelet count was significantly increased on the basis of days of exposure of P <0.05, but Prothrombin Time (PT) and Partial Thromboplastin Time with Kaolin (PTTK) did not show any significant change within the intervals of the study at P <0.05. Tetracarpidium conophorum , (African walnut) Lectin is contributory to weight gains but do not have any significant effect on haemostatic functions and parameters in Swiss wistar rats.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"91 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-23","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124161397","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":"\"A Narrative Review On Athletic Performance And Safety Of Creatine Supplementation For Adolescents\"","authors":"M. Machado","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000419","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000419","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"17 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"124647549","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":"\"Evaluating the Role of Central Vein Sign as an Imaging Biomarker for Developing Multiple Sclerosis\"","authors":"O. Alomair","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000418","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000418","url":null,"abstract":"BACKGROUND Multiple sclerosis disease is a chronic disorder starting in youth adulthood [1]. It is a neurodegenerative disturbance that attacks the central nervous system (CNS). It is characterized by the presence of many inflamed lesions caused by demyelination which might result in loss of myelin sheath. These lesions are not specific ABSTRACT Background: Multiple sclerosis (MS) is considered as one of the common chronic disorders. It affects young population which is commonly observed as inflamed lesions and caused by demyelination of the myelin sheath. It might consequently lead to loss of myelin sheath. These lesions are not specific to MS but could mimic several pathological conditions. They are hardly undifferentiated by medical imaging techniques. With the increased number of MS patients, who may have an actual disability. Therefore, the accurate diagnostic imaging of MS lesions has been highly demands. Aims: This paper aims to review the role of magnetic resonance imaging","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"20 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"123111224","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":"\"History of Neurology and Neurosurgery as Reflected in Collectibles\"","authors":"Konstantin Anatolyevich Bugaevsky","doi":"10.38125/oajbs.000417","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.38125/oajbs.000417","url":null,"abstract":"in the materials of the article, the results of the study devoted to the study and analysis of the representation of such important medical scientific and practical areas as neurology and neurosurgery, as well as its heroes - theoretical scientists and practitioners. To achieve this research the goal, the following practical tasks were set: Determine the search circle of the research being carried out - any copies of philately (postage stamps, envelopes, blocks, card maximums, postcards and special cancellation stamps); numismatics (commemorative, table medals and coins); bonistics – banknotes, faleristics (commemorative awards and badges), the plot of which is dedicated to neurology, neurosurgery and their heroes. Search all the necessary text and illustrative (screenshots-copies) information about the plots and data about famous ABSTRACT The article contains brief information on such sections of medical science as neurology and neurosurgery, their history, formation, scientists and practitioners who have made a significant contribution to the formation of these areas of medicine. The article is richly illustrated with screenshots of philatelic, numismatic and faleristic materials dedicated to neurology and neurosurgery, and its heroes. The accompanying comments are given to the illustrative materials. The materials presented in the article may be of interest to many categories of readers.","PeriodicalId":207626,"journal":{"name":"Open Access Journal of Biomedical Science","volume":"24 1","pages":"0"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2022-03-17","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"125006578","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}