Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors

[ Volume-2 & Issue-2 ]

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Quantitative Screening of Corchoriusolitorius and the Effects of Methanol Extract of Corchoriusolitorius on Heamatological Indices and Electrolytes of Wistarrats

  • By I.P. Ekpe, Dennis Amaechi, H. Abdullahi, F. Afiyos - 30 Jun 2022
  • Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors, Volume : 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 1 - 10
  • Received: 4.5.2022; Accepted: 30.5.2022; First Online: 30.6.2022
Abstract:  

This study shows the quantitative screening of Corchoriusolitoriusand the effects of methanolic extract of Corchoriusolitorius leaves on hematological indices and electrolytes of wistar rats. Methods: A total of thirty adult wistar rats weighing 85-110g were randomly divided into five groups, wit Read more

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Assessing Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Women of Reproductive Age (15-49) Towards Cervical Cancer Screening in Adyel Division, Adyel Ward, Lira City West Division, Lira City

  • By OJok Sam - 30 Jun 2022
  • Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors, Volume : 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 11 - 30
  • Received: 26.04.2022; Accepted: 28.05.2022; First Online: 30.6.2022
Abstract:  

Background: The WHO estimates that only about five per cent of women in the developing world have been screened for cervical cancer in the last five years compared to 75 per cent in the developed world. In Uganda, cervical cancer is the number one cause of cancer related death in women. The WHO e Read more

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Factors affecting Food handling among Food handlers in Lira city west division in Lira city

  • By ICEL Solomon - 30 Jun 2022
  • Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors, Volume : 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 31 - 42
  • Received: 26.04.2022; Accepted: 30.05.2022; First Online: 30.6.2022
Abstract:  

Food born illness has been associated with poor practices of food handling among food handlers who provides food to public as raw or cooked food. Nevertheless, it is considered important for food handlers to observe strict hygienic practices during the process of cleaning, cooking, packaging and Read more

Article

Evaluation of the Antimicrobial and Phytochemical Properties of Annona Muricata L. (Soursop)

  • By C.N. Obum-Nnadi, C.M Ezenwa, Dennis Amaechi, N.B. Ohabughiro, P.A. Nnagbo2 K. S. Nwokorie, C.S. Okoli - 30 Jun 2022
  • Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors, Volume : 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 43 - 59
  • Received: 17.5.2022; Accepted: 30.5.2022; First Online: 30.6.2022
Abstract:  

The ethanol, methanol and aqueous extracts, of dried leaves, bark root and mixture of bark, root and leaves of Annona muricata l (soursop) were screened for its phytochemical constituents and invitro antibacterial properties on the following hospital isolates: Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococcus Read more

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Prevalence and Factors Associated with Self-Medication Among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care at Lira Regional Referral Hospital

  • By Felix Oleke - 30 Jun 2022
  • Journal of Biomedicine and Biosensors, Volume : 2, Issue: 2, Pages: 60 - 76
  • Received: 10.5.2022; Accepted: 30.5.2022; First Online: 30.6.2022
Abstract:  

Background: Self-medication is defined as the use of manufactured or home-made drugs without medical prescriptions seeking to treat symptoms or self-diagnosed health conditions. It is universal challenge with an estimated 83.1% to 90% of pregnant women globally practicing it. SM can cause a serio Read more