American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015

  • Oil Machinery Fluid of Craniopharyngioma. Biochemical Analysis: Clinico-Pathological Correlation

    Martha Lilia Tena Suck, Andrea Y. Morales del Ángel, Ma. Elena Hernández-Campos, Manuel Castillejos-López, Georgina González-Ávila

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 52-58
    Received: Dec. 16, 2014
    Accepted: Jan. 26, 2015
    Published: Feb. 16, 2015
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    Abstract: Craniopharyngiomas are histologically benign tumors, but they have a tendency to become adherent around the pituitary gland and pituitary stalk, including the optic nerves, optic chiasm, intracranial arteries and the brain itself. 15 cases of craniopharyngiomas were included in this study. The oil fluid biochemical analysis was made; glucose, chole... Show More
  • Srijela-an Herbal Preparation with Galactogenic Property

    Md. Shahidullah, Md. Sallahuddin, Touhida Ahsan, Monira Ahsan, Md. Mustafizur Rahman, Sheikh Nazrul Islam

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 59-61
    Received: Dec. 01, 2013
    Accepted: Feb. 24, 2015
    Published: Mar. 06, 2015
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    Abstract: Intake of galactogogues increases breast milk secretion. Aim of this study was to investigate the Srijela (an herbal preparation) for its galactogenic property on postpartum mothers. The study was conducted on 75 postpartum mothers comprising 50 mothers who received Srijela preparation and 25 mothers as control who did not received the Srijela. The... Show More
  • An Anthropometric Study of some Basic Nasal Parameters of Three Major Ethnic Groups in Kogi State, Nigeria

    Oluwayinka Paul, Olatunji Sunday Yinka, Adelodun Stephen Taiye, Amlabu Mana Gift

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 62-67
    Received: Feb. 17, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 05, 2015
    Published: Mar. 10, 2015
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    Abstract: Nasal anthropometry can be employed in identification of the race and sex of individuals whose identity is unknown, since normal nose morphology is dependent on gender, ethnic and environmental influences. Nasal index is an ethnic sensitive anthropometrical tool and also exhibits sexual differences. This study is aimed at providing anthropometric d... Show More
  • Absolute Neutrophil Count as a Septic Shock Predictor in Pediatric Emergency Room

    Lucy Amelia, Idham Jaya Ganda, Dasril Daud

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 68-72
    Received: Mar. 09, 2015
    Accepted: Mar. 22, 2015
    Published: Mar. 26, 2015
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    Abstract: Introduction: The Absolute Neutrophil Count (ANC) is a neutrophil percentage multiplied by the total leukocytes in blood. Its use as a prognostic indicator has been studied in a variety of circumstances, especially sepsis in the neonates and children. Objective: This research aims to investigate the roles of the ANC as the predictor of the septic s... Show More
  • The Relationship of Salivary Free Testosterone Concentration with Acne Vulgaris

    Andi Fausiah Abdullah, Anis Irawan Anwar, Faridha Ilyas, Sri Vitayani Muchtar, Burhanuddin Bahar, Andi Makbul Aman

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 2, March 2015
    Pages: 73-77
    Received: Mar. 22, 2015
    Accepted: Apr. 01, 2015
    Published: Apr. 10, 2015
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    Abstract: Background: Acne Vulgaris (AV) is a chronic inflammatory and multifactorial disease involving the pilosebaceous unit. Androgen hormone plays an important role in the pathogenesis of acne. Objective: This study aims to determine the relationship of free testosterone concentration with the severity of acne vulgaris. Methods: This is an observational ... Show More