Month: January 2015

Low dose combination of aspirin and clopidogrel retards the progression of atherosclerosis in hypercholesterolemia rabbits via interfering with inflammatory and oxidative responses

  "Research Article" American Journal of BioMedicine  Volume 3, Issue 1, pages 32-43, January 2015 doi: 10.18081/ajbm/2333-5106-015-01/32-43 Najah R. Hadi, Bassim I. Mohammad, Hussam Alfatlawi, Heider S. Qassam, Sahar Alhar, Tahir Hussain Abstract The objective of this study to evaluate the effect of the combination of aspirin and  clopidogrel in low doses  on the progression […]

Role of IL-1B in TLR4-mediated MCP-1expression: renal sepsis

  "Research Article" American Journal of BioMedicine  Volume 3, Issue 1, pages 22-31, January 2015 Grace Hullmann; Michael A. Azfer; Jordan Hensley; Albertine Bergese; Jack Lefer Abstract Interleukin-1 (IL-1) family is a critical mediator of immune response to sepsis with two agonists (IL-1α and IL-1β) and one antagonist (IL-1 receptor antagonist: IL-1ra). Excessive IL-1 production […]

Pregnant women exposure to smoker: risk induces failure of pancreas function

  "Topic Review" American Journal of BioMedicine  Volume 3, Issue 1, pages 1-13, January 2015 Kevin Papsdorf; David Liao; Robert Burris Abstract Maternal smoking is potentially a critical risk factor for a substantial burden of fetal organ development and childhood life. Despite public health advice, the prevalence of smoking during pregnancy remains high: in developed […]

Megaloblastic anemia: role of gastric acid in cobalamin malabsorption

  "Case Study" American Journal of BioMedicine  Volume 3, Issue 1, pages14-21, January 2015 Volker Durand; Scott D. Nugues; Joseph Cirach; Maruyama Kondo Abstract  Vitamin B12 deficiency is common, and most cases are clinically subtle. We present a case of 75-year-old Indian man with chronic symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux on treatment with antisecretory and H2 […]

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