Health Sciences

Comparison between turbidimetric and pyrogallol red methods for the estimation of protein levels in cerebrospinal fluid at moi teaching and referral hospital, eldoret Kenya

There are a number of methods currently used for measuring proteins in cerebrospinal fluid which incorporate turbidimetry, colorimetry and electrophoresis. For a long time turbidimetry using 3% Trichloroacetic acid (3%TCA) was in routine use, however colorimetric methods like pyrogallol red are emerging and being embraced. This study was aimed at comparing cerebrospinal fluid protein measurement using 3% TCA turbidimetry andpyrogallol red colorimetry to determine whether the methods have co-relation in the values obtained.

Cellular therapy in motor neuron disease: A case report

Motor Neuron Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. It selectively damages the motor neurons and is currently an incurable disease. Cellular therapy holds a promising future in the management of MND. We herewith present a case of a 63-year-old man who underwent intrathecal transplantation of autologous bone marrow mononuclear cells (BMMNCs) as a therapeutic treatment modality in a clinical case ofMND. The transplantation was followed by multidisciplinary neurorehabilitation.

Hydrogeochemistry of groundwater quality in the area between of abu qurqas - dayer mawas districts, el minya governorate, upper egypt

Groundwater is the second source of drinking and irrigation water in the study area, especially in the regions which lack of the surface water. Accordingly, twenty-five sample of groundwater have been collected from an area between of Abu Qurqas - Dayer Mawas districts and analyzed physically and chemically. The means of pH and TDS of the studied samples were 7.50 and 554 ppm, respectively. The majority of groundwater samples were fresh but very hard water.

Knowledge, attitdude and technique in recording verticl dimension techniques

Background: Vertical Dimension is defined as the distance between the two selected anatomic or marked points, one on a fixed and one on a movable membrane. A number of techniques is being practiced for the evaluation of vertical dimension occlusion but none of them is scientifically accurate than the other. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the different methods used by practitioners to record the occlusion and the complications faced by it.

Understanding the interprofessional relationships in the provision of comprehensive medication management services

The aim of this research was to understand the interprofessional relationships and challenges in the provision of a Comprehensive Medication Management Service, a clinical service grounded in the theoretical framework of pharmaceutical care practice, by pharmacists practitioners being integrated into the health team through shared practice. The study field was an outpatient clinic for diabetes patients. This study was carried out using the ethnography methodology.

Epidemiological study of road traffic accidents attending orthopedic opd of ch. rahmat memorial trust hospital, from jan.2015 to dec.2015

Objectives: To study epidemiology of Road Traffic Accidents attending orthopedic OPD of Ch Rehmat Memorial Trust Hospital From January 2015 to December 2015. Study design: Cross sectional descriptive study was conducted among the cases attending Orthopedic OPD of ch rehmat trust hospital from January 2015 to December 2015 Patients and Method: The information was collected from OPD register by using a preformed pretested and prestructured questionnaire. The questionnaire consisted of different variables e.g, age sex type injury etc.

Exploring the beneficial effects of rajyoga meditation on a physiological variable and its ability to increase quality of life in medical students

Introduction- Behavioral change and disease prevention are important at a time when many immediate threats of disease intrude into a young adult’s life. Methodology- In this convenient random sampling study, 28 subjects who satisfied the inclusion criteria were included in the study. Pulse rate was taken by manual method before and after the study. WHO QOL-BREF questionnaire was self administered before pretest and after post test and was conducted to evaluate the effect of two weeks Rajyoga meditation.

Occurrence of pseudomonas aeruginosa and klebsiella pneumoniae in nasal secretion of undergraduate students of health sciences area who do not attend the hospital environment in the city of belford roxo, province of rio de janeiro, brazil

Hospital infections are considered as a cause of the high mortality rate that occurs during the hospitalization period, and considered an important public health problem. Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus are among the most frequent, easily transmitted and resilient microorganisms resistant to several antimicrobials. The aim of this research was to investigate the prevalence of P. aeruginosa and K.

Management of major bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystectomy: a case report

Introduction: Bile duct injury is a severe and potentially life-threatening complication of laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Several series have described a 0.5% to 0.6% incidence of bile duct injury during laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The aim of this study was to analyze the presentation, characteristics, related investigation, and treatment results of major bile duct injuries after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Case presentation: A case of a 35-year-old woman with a common bile duct injury after laparoscopic cholecystetcomy is presented.

Could alzheimer, and related diseases, be due to a cellular repair response gone astray?

Dementia including Alzheimer is becoming a more significant problem in our society, which an increasing life expectancy; currently about 10% of the population develop some form of dementia during their lifetime. One form of dementia is Alzheimer that account for 50%-70% of the patients, which is characterized by the appearance of plaques and tangles in the brain that involves the aggregation of a protein named tau.