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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

(ISSN: 0005-2523)

Azerbaijan medical journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a scopus indexed journal since 1961. The publisher of the journal is Izdatel'stvo Elm by WHO Office in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan medical journal (AMJ) is also UGC approved. The journal publishes general medicine, health science, psychological, pharmaceutical journals and so on.

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Azerbaijan Medical Journal (ISSN: 0005-2523) - is a peer-reviewed journal. The journal seeks to publish original research articles that are hypothetical and theoretical in its nature and that provide exploratory insights in the following fields but not limited to.

Anatomy Physiology Biochemistry Pharmacology Pathology Forensic medicine Microbiology Community Medicine Otorhinolaryngology Internal Medicine General Surgery Obstetrics and Gynecology Radiology Pulmonary Medicine Dermatology and Venereal diseases Infectious Diseases Anaesthesia Cancer research Neurosurgery Orthopedics Gastroenterology Neurology Nephrology Medical education Orthopaedics Paediatrics Reproduction Cardiology Diabetes Surgery Nursing Otolaryngology Dental Psychology Anesthesiology Dermatology Endocrinology Hepatology Urology Venereology Psychiatry Biotechnology Pharmacy ENT Pharmaceutical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Analysis Pharmaceutics Pulmonology Pharmacognosy Pharmaceutical Phatmaceutical Technology Biopharmaceutics Pharmacokinetics Pharmacodynamics Industrial Pharmacy Drug Design Quality Assurance Drug Regulatory Affairs Phytochemistry Drug Delivery Systems Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology Pharmaceutical Microbiology Hospital Pharmacy Clinical Pharmacy Pharmacy Practice Drug Discovery Drug Metabolism Toxicology Clinical Research Pharmacogenomics Phrmacoinformatics Pharmacovigilance< Life Sciences like Chemistry Biomedical Sciences Microbiology Immunology Forensic Epidemiology Oncology Biomedicine Dentistry Physiotherapy Gynaecology Dermatoepidemiology Neuroscience Ophthalmology Sexology Osteology Kinesiology Angiology/Vascular Medicine Critical care Medicine Haematology Infectious Diseases and Vaccinology Bariatrics Pharmacy and Nursing Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry Radiobiology Clinical immunology Clinical and Hospital Pharmacy Cell Biology Genomics and Proteomics Healthcare Services Healthcare Management Bioinformatics and Biotechnology Geriatric Medicine

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Azerbaijan Medical Journal

Relationship between the severity of covid 19 and anosmia in patients of covid 19
Journal ID : AMJ-10-05-2022-10206; Author : Safaa Salman Mezban Al-Thamiree, Yasir Abbas Atia, Mohamed E. Ghanem, Zaid Al-Attar,
Abstract : The pandemic of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has wreaked havoc on the planet. COVID-19 patients are increasingly showing signs of olfactory impairment. As well as anosmia, COVID-19 can also cause a dry cough.
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Effect of Green and Red Tea Extracts on Histological Changes of Kidney in Albino Rats Infected with Escherichia coli
Journal ID : AMJ-07-05-2022-10205; Author : Liqaa HA. Aldulaimi, Baida G. Mohammed, Farah M. Ghazal, Azhar A. Albaker,
Abstract : Antibiotic resistance is increasingly emerging and represented as a top healthcare challenge that necessitates seeking alternative antibiotic remedies including herbal resources. Tea widely used beverage and different effective actions have been documented for tea extracts, such as antioxidant, antibacterial, and anticancer effects. We aimed to compare the antibacterial action of green versus red tea extracts. To do so, a model was created by exposing rats to E Coli infecting their kidneys and then using green and red tea extract to tackle the infection, if any. The results of the study were documented through histopathological analysis of rat's kidney alongside measuring serum creatinine and urea of studied group using control negative and control positive group for comparisons. Additional ciprofloxacin was used, as a prototype antibiotic effective against urinary tract infection, for comparison with red and green tea extracts. Green tea extracts were found to have an effective role in reducing lesions green tea was superior to red tea and was similar to ciprofloxacin in decreasing the pathological effects of E. coli bacteria on rat kidney tissue.
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Phytochemical, Antibacterial, and Antioxidant Screening of Pomegranate Flowers Properties (Alcoholic Extract and Flavonoids)
Journal ID : AMJ-07-05-2022-10204; Author : Khadeeja Y. Abid, Farah H. Omer, Farah H. Omer,
Abstract : Recently, therapeutic plants are widely being used to manage, prevent, and treat multiple diseases. Pomegranate are broadly known for their antioxidant, anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory effects. It is rich in compounds like maslinic acid, gallic acid, ethyl brevifolin-carboxylate, ellagic acid etc. Furthermore, the peel of pomegranate is composed of a large number of phytochemicals (biologically active compounds) like flavonoids, phenolic acids, and tannins contributing to its antimicrobial and antifungal properties. Through this study we aim to examine the exact phytochemicals and screen the total crude hydroalcoholic extract and flavonoids against gram negative and gram positive bacteria through MIC test and agar disc diffusion method. The results using disc diffusion method demonstrated that the least inhibition zone was of E. coli while the maximum zone of inhibition was of Staphylococcus aureus and in case of Pseudomonas aeruginosa it has a less antibacterial action. The inhibition reactions differ amongst pomegranate flower compounds as well, like flavonoid was more effective than crude in inhibiting microorganisms. pomegranate flower extracts displayed significant antimicrobial and antioxidant effects.
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Psoriasis: A Comparative Review of Treatment Modalities
Journal ID : AMJ-06-05-2022-10203; Author : Mohammed D. Mahmood, Loay A. Alchalaby, Mohammed Saarti,
Abstract : Psoriasis is an autoimmune disease characterized by the proliferation of keratinocytes throughout time. On average, it affects 2-5 % of the world's population. Psoriasis treatment remains difficult due to a variety of factors influencing treatment, including patient compliance and therapy adherence, profiles of delicate patients, psychological factors, and topical delivery skin work as a barrier. Topical therapy is the most common treatment choice, and it has few side effects. Biological therapy has improved the efficacy of traditional psoriasis treatment and enhanced patient acceptance due to fewer side effects. Nano formulations have an advantage over traditional therapy since they have a better anti-psoriatic effect and fewer adverse effects. Psoriasis symptoms can be reduced with phytopharmaceuticals as a supplemental and alternative therapy. In the present review, we are summarizing the most important types of psoriasis therapy.
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Effect of Alcoholic Extract of Pomegranate Peels on Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli
Journal ID : AMJ-06-05-2022-10202; Author : Aseel IJ. Alnuri, Sura I. Khuder, Rana I. Khalil,
Abstract : Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumonia are common human pathogens that are responsible for causing a wide range of human infections, including urinary tract infections and many sexually transmitted diseases, which are raising a severe threat to public health and quality of life. Recently, many naturally occurring substances, including plants, have been interested in the production of therapeutic drugs. Pomegranate plants are proven to have considerable antibiotic and antimicrobial effects. The following study aims to investigate the impact of pomegranate extracts and their antimicrobial effects on Klebsiella pneumonia and Escherichia coli bacteria. The sensitivity of the tablets was examined on the Mueller Hinton agar medium of the microbe's understudy with a concentration of 10 continuous formation units/ml. The results indicated that the extracts of the pomegranate plants were more effective on E.coli as compared to Klebsiella pneumonia. However, the effectiveness and the antimicrobial effects of the extracts were evidently observed in both cases. Furthermore, there is a requirement to investigate the adverse effects and associated impacts of pomegranate extracts.
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Vitamin D deficiency and its relation to type 2 diabetes
Journal ID : AMJ-06-05-2022-10199; Author : Zahraa Alsarraf, Mohammed K.J. Alnori, Muthear N. Dawood,
Abstract : Deficiency of vitamin D is linked to reduced insulin secretion and increasingly reported in type 2 diabetes mellitus in epidemiological as well as experimental studies. A trial of animals demonstrates that 1,25 dihydroxy vitamin D regulates the β cell of the pancreas for secretion of insulin. A connection between resistance of insulin and deficiency of vitamin D is influenced by presence of inflammatory marker is linked with vitamin D deficiency. Vitamin D genetic mutation may predispose to type 2 diabetes and glycemic control. Epidemiological studies demonstrated a link between 24-hydroxyvitamin D3 low-level serum amount and increased risk of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome, which an increase in fat mass may partially describe. A possible normal relationship linking with type 2 diabetes and vitamin D deficiency should be verified by a randomized clinical trial demonstrating that either vitamin D supplements may improve insulin resistance and insulin sensitivity or prevent type 2 diabetes. The result of randomized controlled trials (RCT) on an impact of placebo versus Vitamin D, occasionally combination with calcium and prediabetes. Review of available studies demonstrated decreased in glucose fasting plasma or improved insulin resistance. Meta-analysis of RCT does not show a significant effect on glycemic control by vitamin supplementation. Nowadays, a large RCT is performed for a high dose of vitamin D to control glycemic control. The deficiency of vitamin D needs to be regulated or prevented; until then, no vitamin D supplementation should be recommended to avoid type 2 diabetes.
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Prenatal Stress Exposure Alters Key Maternal and Offspring Reproductive Hormonal Profile: Nature of Stress Reversal Responses
Journal ID : AMJ-05-05-2022-10197; Author : NWOGUEZE Bartholomew Chukwuebuka, OFILI Mary Isioma, OVUAKPORAYE Simon Irikefe, WILSON Iju Josiah, EBUWA Emmanuel Ikemefune, ALOAMAKA Chukwuemeka Peter,
Abstract : This study examined maternal and offspring reproductive hormone levels following prenatal stress exposure and the chances of nature of stress reversal responses in female Wistar rats. 72 Wistar rats weighing between 160-200g and aged between 12-14weeks was used for the phase I of the study while 18 offspring from stressed parents were utilized for phase II respectively. Three (3) stress models were used to induce stress in the animals. Serum LH, FSH, estrogen and progesterone was assayed using ELISA analyzer. Data collected were analyzed for Mean±SEM and one way ANOVA statistic while Fisher’s LSD was used for post hoc test at p-value <0.05 level of significant. Exposure to the stressors had variable effects on serum levels of the reproductive hormones. Findings from the study revealed that variations in the level of the hormones examined depended on the nature of stressor used and the specific hormone concerned. For LH, exposure to the restraint and mirror stressors significantly increased (p<0.05) the level beyond the control level but the intruder stressor caused a decrease (p<0.05). For FSH, the only significant (p<0.05) alteration in the level of the hormone was observed when mirror stressor was used to induce stress in the rats. It caused an increase in the level of FSH beyond the control level. With respect to estrogen and progesterone, exposure of the female Wistar rats to the respective stressors studied could not produce significant alteration in serum levels of the hormones. Serum LH and FSH levels of the offspring of intruder stressor stressed-parents were significantly (p<0.05) higher than the level in the control rats. The level of serum estrogen and progesterone of the offspring was significantly (p<0.05) decreased. Withdrawal of stressor from stressed rats caused the reversal of serum levels of LH and FSH towards their respective levels in the unstressed (control) rats. In conclusion, exposure to different stressors induces stress of different intensity in the Wistar rats and this may explains the variable responses of the pregnant Wistar rats to different stressors. In all, continued exposure of the rats to stressful condition has the tendency of compromising the integrity of reproductive hormones and chances of fertility.
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Effect of types of surgery on Quality of life of breast cancer patients, a study from eastern India
Journal ID : AMJ-01-05-2022-10196; Author : Sanjukta Padhi, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Lincoln Pujari, Assistant Professor, Radiation Oncology, HBCH & MPMMCC, Varanasi, Subrat Kumar Samantara, Associate Professor, Surgical Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Abinash Chandra Patra, Senior Resident, Radiation Oncology, AHPGIC, Cuttack, Pranabandhu Das, Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology, SVIMS, Tirupati, Susovan Banerjee, Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology, Medanta - The Medicity, Delhi, Sanjoy kumar Mahapatra,surgeon,Health and FW Department Odisha,
Abstract : Breast cancer has become the most common cancer in India. [GLOBCAN 2020]. These patients have either modified radical mastectomy (MRM) or breast conservation surgery as a curative surgical option as per the stage, suitability and preference of the patient. The aim of the study was to find out the difference in QOL of the patients who had completed their treatment with respect to type of surgery. Fifty-two patients who had completed their treatment with surgery (either MRM or BCS) followed by chemotherapy and radiotherapy for breast cancer were enrolled into the study after informed consent. After 1 year of completion of the treatment, the response to the QOL questionnaires from city of hope were obtained. The QOL scores were tabulated and mean of the QOL outcomes were compared with independent T test or mann-whitney U test and analysed with SPSS V21. The mean age group of the patients undergoing MRM was 46.7 ± 10.2 years and BCS was 41.7 ± 7.2 years. There was no difference in Patients undergoing MRM or BCS according to age group (P = 0.234), education level. (P= 0.399), socio-economic status (0.345). Patients in both groups had coped well with physical, psychological, social and spiritual wellbeing related issues and there was no difference on these QOL parameters after 1-year of completion of treatment as per the type of surgery. Our patient population seems to be maintaining a good quality of life and in control of their different aspects in life and there seems no difference in gross QOL in terms of type of surgery in patients of eastern India. As QOL is not much different in both the groups clinical decision and patient preference may guide the decision about type of surgery in patients.
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Post-operative Complications in Post-Covid-19 Positive Cancer Patients: An Experience from a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre, Odisha.
Journal ID : AMJ-01-05-2022-10195; Author : SUBRAT KUMAR SAMANTARA,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., SANJUKTA PADHI,2.Department of Radiation Oncology,Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., JYOTSNA GOYAL,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., PADMALAYA DEVI,Department of Surgical Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., SASHIBHUSAN DASH,Department of Oncopathology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India., JANMEJAYA MOHAPATRA,Department of Gynaecology Oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack-753007, Odisha, India.,
Abstract : The Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), the highly contagious infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has led to many devastating consequences and a significant decrease in the access and search for diagnosis and treatment of other diseases that also have a historically major impact on public health, such as cancer. So we aimed to study the postoperative complications in post COVID-19 positive cancer patients. This retrospective observational, cross-sectional, non-comparative study, carried out in the department of surgical oncology, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer for a duration of one year from 1st July 2020 till 30th June 2021. Results: Out of 760 patients, 60 (7.9%) patients tested positive for COVID-19 during this study period. Fourteen patients out of 60 were operated on after being COVID-19 negative and after 4 weeks of the initial positive test. Out of these 14 patients, (six carcinoma breast, three carcinoma stomach, two carcinoma rectosigmoid, one carcinoma jejunum, one carcinoma colon, and one head and neck cancer), seven patients were female and seven were male. The post-operative course was uneventful in all 14 patients apart from minor postoperative complications. In this study, no COVID-19 related morbidity or mortality was observed in electively operated patients. So, based on this data, the beneficial role of mandatory testing for COVID-19 before elective cancer surgery can be concluded.
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TORCH in Repeated Miscarriage in Mosul City
Journal ID : AMJ-29-04-2022-10194; Author : Karam A Aldabbagh, Khalid W. Almola, Nadia M. Mahmood,
Abstract : TORCH (Toxoplasmosis, Rubella, Cytomegalovirus, and Herpes Simplex) infections are diagnosed by examining the blood for the presence of antibodies of the IgM, and IgG classes to the pathogens of toxoplasmosis, rubella, cytomegalovirus, and herpes. Determine the concentration of antibodies to the listed pathogens. If there are antibodies, this does not mean that the person is necessarily sick. This may mean that he once had this infection and is immune to it. However, if the number of antibodies to a particular infection is very high or increases over time, this already indicates the activity of the process. Moreover, clinically, the disease may not manifest itself or manifest itself in dim, erased forms. The severity of the external manifestations of the disease is in no way connected with the danger of its impact on the fetus. With a pronounced disease, the fetus can remain healthy, and, conversely, in the absence of clinical manifestations, the fetus may or may not be severely affected. Antibodies of Class IgM in the blood appear 2-4 weeks after infection and disappear after 3-9 months. By 3-4 weeks, antibodies of the IgG class appear, and their concentration gradually increases and reaches a peak by 2-5 months from infection. Antibodies of the IgG class remain in the blood for a long time, sometimes for life. If a woman planning a pregnancy, as well as a pregnant woman up to 12 weeks of gestation, is found to have negative.
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