Past Issue

Background: Colorectal cancer (CRC) is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. In Asia the incidence of CRC is increasing. It is now the second most common cause of death in western countries. Objectives: To evaluate the socio-demographic, clinical, endoscopic and histopathological characteristics of patient with colorectal cancer at Kurdistan center for gastroenterology and hepatology (KCGH).

Natural dyes and pigments are of great importance due to their non-toxic and ecofriendly properties. The colour of Beta vulgaris roots is an important quality characteristic and thus they are regarded as valuable raw material as natural food colourant, additive and for dye production. This study focuses on the use of beetroot extract at various concentrations as a substitute to negative stains such as nigrosine, which are prepared in harmful chemical solvents. The beetroot extract is a cheaper and greener alternative for use in the laboratory over nigrosine

So far, no studies have been performed in Jordan to look at association of ABO blood groups with high serum cholesterol and triglyceride. These biochemical markers are strongly implicated in the development of cardiovascular diseases. Recently, it has been identified ABO as focus for thrombosis, myocardial infarction and cardiovascular biomarkers. The relationships between ABO blood groups total cholesterol and triglyceride concentrations have been evaluated in many studied but the results differ. One hundred ninety four healthy subjects were participated in the study.

Malignant Catarrhal Fever (MCF) is a regularly sporadic disease of cattle in farms where there is contact between cattle and wildebeests. A study was conducted in smallholder and commercial farms close to Matopos National Park with the aim to determine farmer perceptions on the importance, possible transmission and control of MCF. Information was obtained from eight (8) commercial farms and ninety seven (97) smallholder farms using a semi structured questionnaire. The smallholder sector comprised of three (3) villages (Nyumbane, Manzana and Tshonaphansi).

Background: The growing popularity of sports and exercise is focusing attention on the injuries that may occur in addition to the health benefits. Judo one of the Japanese traditional martial arts in now the most widely practiced martial arts in the world. Judo includes at least four technical aspects throw, hold down, choke and arm lock. Each of which could impose large stress on various anatomical structures. Objectives of this study were to elucidate difference in ACL injuries between dominant and non dominant legs of the judo players.

Improving the lifestyles of caregivers of children with disability helps to maintain their families’ health while dealing with problems of disability, increases their quality of life. The purpose of this study was to understand the relationship of risk demographics to scores on the Health Promotion Lifestyles Profile (HPLP) and it’s subscales in caregivers of children with disabilities. A cross-sectional descriptive approach with convenience sampling was used.

Clarithromycin is an oral antimicrobial used increasingly in pediatric bacterial infections. We report a case ofmaculopapular rash and arthralgia following administration of Clarithromyc in for lower respiratory tract infection in a four-year-old female child. On discontinuation of the antibiotic, the child recovered full function of the knee joint within seven days. The causality of the event assessed as per the WHO-UMC system for standardized case causality assessment criteria can be considered as ‘probable’.

The paper examines the developments in Bulgarian health care since 1989. During this period the national health system underwent a major transformation from state health care to a public insurance system. This process has been accompanied by significant legislative, organizational and functional changes and is not completed yet. The article traces the problems accumulated over the years and the tough decisions regarding health care the government faces.

Health care associated infection (HCAI) is a serious problem both in patient care and amongst health care workers (HCW) which adversely affect the mortality and morbidity despite antimicrobial therapy and advances in supportive care. Today over 1.4 billon people worldwide are suffering from HCAI. Although the role of the hand and nasal flora of HCW in the development of HCAI has been less evaluated by studies. The proper handling and disposal of bio-medical waste (BMW) ensures proper hospital hygiene and safety of the HCW.

Background: Patellofemoral pain syndrome (PFPS) is a common problem among adolescents and young adults especially in soccer players, cyclists, rowers, volleyball players, ballet dancers, horseback riders, tennis players and runners as well as housewives.1Objective of the study was to find out whether ultrasound therapy with exercises or patellar taping with exercises is more effective on pain and muscle power, KPFPS and Q angle in patients with chondromalacia patella.