American Journal of Biomedical and Life Sciences

Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2023

  • Quality of Essential Newborn Care Provision and Associated Factors in Western Ethiopia

    Hunduma Dina Hambisa, Desalegn Emana, Samuel Gedamu, Berhane Teklay Asfaha

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2023
    Pages: 33-40
    Received: 29 July 2022
    Accepted: 29 December 2022
    Published: 6 June 2023
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    Abstract: Background: Improving essential newborn care knowledge and quality of the services are a cost-effective approach to increase newborn survival. Objective: This study intended to assess factors associated with knowledge and quality of essential newborn care provision in western Ethiopia among nurses and midwives Methods: Institutional based cross-sec... Show More
  • Profiling Trace Metal Contaminants of Toxicological Interest in Commercially Available Cannabidiol (CBD) Tincture Oils

    Amaya Foran, Lily Slater, Bert Woods, Robert Thomas, Tom Gluodenis

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2023
    Pages: 41-46
    Received: 6 May 2023
    Accepted: 23 May 2023
    Published: 6 June 2023
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    Abstract: There is legitimate concern over the rise in chronic health issues related to metals contamination in hemp derived cannabidiol (CBD) infused products. Hemp is a hyperaccumulator plant increasingly used for environmental reclamation given its unique ability to tolerate heavy metal stress. Cannabidiol and other cannabinoids are extracted from hemp an... Show More
  • Study of Transfusion Incidents and Accidents at the Central Hospital of Yaounde

    Guy Roland Awoundza Metomo, Akono Laurent, Cedric Gueguim, Serge Damase Oyong Assiene, Marthe Viviane Fonkam, Lucien Honore Etame Sone

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2023
    Pages: 47-52
    Received: 2 May 2023
    Accepted: 5 June 2023
    Published: 27 June 2023
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    Abstract: Blood transfusion is a medical act consisting of administering blood or one of its derivatives from a donor to a recipient. In order to identify the failures and complications related to blood transfusions in our country, we conducted a study on transfusion incidents and accidents with the aim of contributing to the improvement of transfusion safet... Show More
  • Autranella congolensis Extract Prevents Atherogenic Dyslipidemia in Diabetic Rats via Modulation of Global Hepatic DNA Methylation

    Nafissatou Maboune, Martin Fonkoua, David Goda, Dany Joël Ngassa Ngoumen, Jules Kamga Nanhah, Bruno Dupon Ambamba Akamba, Jean Paul Chedjou, Maxwell Wandji Nguedjo, Fils Armand Ella, Javeres Leonel Ntepe Mbah, Guy Roussel Takuissu Nguemto, Judith Laure Ngondi

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 3, June 2023
    Pages: 53-59
    Received: 17 May 2023
    Accepted: 5 June 2023
    Published: 27 June 2023
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    Abstract: DNA methylation is an epigenetic mechanism involved in the regulation of blood lipid levels which contribute to the cardiovascular risk in diabetic patients. Active agents that target atherogenic dyslipidemias epigenetically are therefore of paramount interest for prevention of cardiovascular complications in these patients. This study aims at eval... Show More