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Fulltext Effect of a commercial air ionizer on dust mites Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus and Dermatophagoides farinae (Acari: Pyroglyphidae) in the laboratory

Abidin SZ, Ho TM

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Feb;2(2):156-8.

PMID: 23569888 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60212-8

To investigate the short and long term efficacy of a commercial air ionizer in killing Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (D. pteronyssinus) and Dermatophagoides farinae (D. farinae) mites.

Fulltext The biology and demographic parameters of Aedes albopictus in northern peninsular Malaysia

Aida HN, Dieng H, Ahmad AH, Satho T, Nurita AT, Salmah MR, et al.

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Dec;1(6):472-7.

PMID: 23569816 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60103-2

OBJECTIVE: To generate life table characteristics for the dengue vector Aedes albopictus (A. albopictus) under uncontrolled conditions, incorporating both the aquatic and the adult stages.

METHODS: Ten females derived from wild pupae were allowed to fully blood-feed on restrained mice. 774 eggs were hatched in seasoned water. F1 larvae were followed for development until their F2 counterparts emerged as adults. Some population parameters were monitored (F1) or estimated (F2).

RESULTS: A. albopictus exhibited increased fecundity and egg hatch success. Immature development was quick. Immature survival was high, with lowest rate in the pupal stage. Adult emergence was about 81% and sex ratio was close to 1:1. Generational mortality (K) was about 28%. A high proportion of females completed a reproductive cycle and the obtained parity rate was predicted to lead to higher fecundity in the next generation.

CONCLUSIONS: It can be concluded that natural A. albopictus populations in Penang seem largely determined by quick development in combination with low immature loss and increased oviposition.

Fulltext Hypoglycemic and anti-hyperglycemic study of Gynura procumbens leaf extracts

Algariri K, Meng KY, Atangwho IJ, Asmawi MZ, Sadikun A, Murugaiyah V, et al.

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2013 May;3(5):358-66.

PMID: 23646298 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60077-5

To study the antidiabetic activity of Gynura procumbens (G. procumbens) used in the traditional management of diabetes in Southern Asia.

Fulltext Evaluation of anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant potential of andrographolide and echiodinin isolated from callus culture of Andrographis paniculata Nees

Arifullah M, Namsa ND, Mandal M, Chiruvella KK, Vikrama P, Gopal GR

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2013 Aug;3(8):604-10; discussion 609-10.

PMID: 23905016 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(13)60123-9

To evaluate the anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant activity of andrographolide (AND) and echiodinin (ECH) of Andrographis paniculata.

Fulltext A case report of ocular toxocariasis

Azira NM, Zeehaida M

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Apr;1(2):164-5.

PMID: 23569750 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60018-X

Ocular toxocariasis is prevalent among children. The symptoms and signs may mimic other ocular pathologies such as malignancies and other infectious diseases (such as toxoplasmosis and syphilis). We presented a case of progressive blurring of vision in a single eye of a 9-year-old boy. The presence of anti-toxocara antibody in serum samples helps to confirmation the diagnosis in our patient. Despite of treatment, the boy had lost his vision on the affected eye.

Fulltext Household survey of container-breeding mosquitoes and climatic factors influencing the prevalence of Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) in Makkah City, Saudi Arabia

Aziz AT, Dieng H, Ahmad AH, Mahyoub JA, Turkistani AM, Mesed H, et al.

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Nov;2(11):849-57.

PMID: 23569860 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60242-1

To investigate the prevalence of container breeding mosquitoes with emphasis on the seasonality and larval habitats of Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti) in Makkah City, adjoining an environmental monitoring and dengue incidence.

Fulltext Anti-elastase, anti-tyrosinase and matrix metalloproteinase-1 inhibitory activity of earthworm extracts as potential new anti-aging agent

Azmi N, Hashim P, Hashim DM, Halimoon N, Majid NM

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 May;4(Suppl 1):S348-52.

PMID: 25183109 DOI: 10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1166

To examine whether earthworms of Eisenia fetida, Lumbricus rubellus and Eudrilus eugeniae extracts have elastase, tyrosinase and matrix metalloproteinase-1 (MMP-1) inhibitory activity.

Fulltext A transmission electron microscopy study of the diversity of Candida albicans cells induced by Euphorbia hirta L. leaf extract in vitro

Basma AA, Zuraini Z, Sasidharan S

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Jan;1(1):20-2.

PMID: 23569719 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60062-2

To determine the major changes in the microstructure of Candida albicans (C. albicans) after treatment with Euphorbia hirta (E. hirta) L. leaf extract.

Fulltext Prevalence of potential drug-drug interactions among internal medicine ward in University of Gondar Teaching Hospital, Ethiopia

Bhagavathula AS, Berhanie A, Tigistu H, Abraham Y, Getachew Y, Khan TM, et al.

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 May;4(Suppl 1):S204-8.

PMID: 25183081 DOI: 10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1172

To determine the prevalence, clinical significance and the associated risk factors of potential drug-drug interactions (DDIs) at internal medicine ward of University of Gondar (UOG) hospital.

Fulltext Antioxidant and antibacterial activity of different parts of Leucas aspera

Chew AL, Jessica JJ, Sasidharan S

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Mar;2(3):176-80.

PMID: 23569893 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60037-9

To evaluate antioxidant, antimicrobial and cytotoxic activity of different parts (root, flower, leaf and stem) of Leucas aspera (L. aspera) (Labiatae).

Fulltext Excellent outcome of primary Neisseria meningitidis keratoconjunctivitis

Daud J, Ishak SR, Deris ZZ, Hitam WH

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Oct;1(5):419-20.

PMID: 23569805 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60092-0

Infectious conjunctivitis is a very common presentation to medical professional and ophthalmologist all over the world. Although its typically self-limiting and treatable in almost all of the cases, but we need to be aware of the rare and potentially life threatening if the cause is not promptly identified and treated accordingly. In our case report, we highlighted the rare case of Neisseria meningitidis as a primary cause of keratoconjunctivitis. Neisseria meningitidis is a rare etiology of keratoconjunctivitis and its ocular presentations are quite similar with other bacterial or viral infection. The infection may potentially fatal if systemic invasion occurred, however with immediate and proper treatment the outcome is satisfactory. Early diagnosis and proper antibiotic treatment are critical to prevent systemic spread of the infection. Public health intervention is needed to prevent outbreak of the disease.

Fulltext Risk factors and outcomes of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter bloodstream infection in North-Eastern Malaysia

Deris ZZ, Shafei MN, Harun A

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Aug;1(4):313-5.

PMID: 23569782 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60050-6

To determine the risk factors and outcomes of imipenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii (IRAB) bloodstream infection (BSI) cases, since there is very little publication on Acinetobacter baumannii infections from Malaysia.

Fulltext Unusual developing sites of dengue vectors and potential epidemiological implications

Dieng H, Saifur RG, Ahmad AH, Salmah MR, Aziz AT, Satho T, et al.

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Mar;2(3):228-32.

PMID: 23569903 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60047-1

To identify the unusual breeding sites of two dengue vectors, i.e. Aedes albopictus (Ae. albopictus) and Aedes aegypti (Ae. aegypti).

Fulltext Toxicity of cadmium and lead on tropical midge larvae, Chironomus kiiensis Tokunaga and Chironomus javanus Kieffer (Diptera: Chironomidae)

Ebau W, Rawi CS, Din Z, Al-Shami SA

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Aug;2(8):631-4.

PMID: 23569984 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60110-5

To investigate the acute toxicity of cadmium and lead on larvae of two tropical Chironomid species, Chironomus kiiensis (C. kiiensis) Tokunaga and Chironomus javanus (C. javanus) Kieffer.

Fulltext An efficient method in breaking of dormancy from Bunium persicum (Boiss) Fedtsch seeds: a valuable herb of Middle East and Central Asia

Emamipoor Y, Maziah M

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 Aug;4(8):642-9.

PMID: 25183334 DOI: 10.12980/APJTB.4.2014APJTB-2014-0042

To develop a protocol for breaking of seed dormancy and increasing the seed germination rate of Bunium persicum.

Fulltext Bacterial and fungal endophthalmitis in upper Egypt: related species and risk factors

Gharamah AA, Moharram AM, Ismail MA, Al-Hussaini AK

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2012 Aug;2(8):655-9.

PMID: 23569989 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(12)60115-4

To study risk factors, contributing factors of bacterial and fungal endophthalmitis in Upper Egypt, test the isolated species sensitive to some therapeutic agents, and to investigate the air-borne bacteria and fungi in opthalmology operating rooms.

Fulltext Isolation and identification of salmonella from curry samples and its sensitivity to commercial antibiotics and aqueous extracts of Camelia sinensis (L.) and Trachyspermum ammi (L.)

Gunasegaran T, Rathinam X, Kasi M, Sathasivam K, Sreenivasan S, Subramaniam S

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Aug;1(4):266-9.

PMID: 23569772 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60040-3

To isolate Salmonella from curry samples and to evaluate the drug sensitivity of the food-borne Salmonella and its susceptibility to specific plant extracts.

Fulltext Are animals a bane for the spread of the deadly malady, the corona virus (MERS)?

Gundamaraju R, Vemuri RC, Hwi KK

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 May;4(Suppl 1):S46-7.

PMID: 25183129 DOI: 10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1220

Fulltext Acaricidal activity of Cymbopogon citratus and Azadirachta indica against house dust mites

Hanifah AL, Awang SH, Ho TM, Abidin SZ, Omar MH

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2011 Oct;1(5):365-9.

PMID: 23569794 DOI: 10.1016/S2221-1691(11)60081-6

To examine the acaricidal effects of the essential oil of Cymbopogon citratus leaf extract (lemongrass) and ethanolic Azadirachta indica leaf extract (neem) against house dust mites Dermatophagoides farinae (D. farinae) and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (D. pteronyssinus).

Fulltext Salutary value of haruan, the striped snakehead Channa striatus - a review

Haniffa MA, Sheela PA, Kavitha K, Jais AM

Asian Pac J Trop Biomed, 2014 May;4(Suppl 1):S8-S15.

PMID: 25183152 DOI: 10.12980/APJTB.4.2014C1015

Murrel namely Channa striatus or haruan contains all essential elements to maintain good health and to recover the lost energy after prolonged illness. The fatty acid composition (% of total fatty acid) indicated the abundant presence of C16:0 fatty acid as 30% and the other major fatty acids were C22:6 (15%), C20:4 (19%), C18:1 (12%) and C18:0 (15%). Haruan contains arachidonic acid (C20:4) as 19.0%, a precursor for prostaglandin and thromboxane biosyntheses. Both fatty and amino acids are important components for wound healing processes. Both the fillet and mucus extracts of haruan were found to exhibit a concentration dependent antinociceptive activity. In vitro antioxidant activity was higher in Channa roe protein hydrolysate than in Labeo roe protein hydrolysate in both DPPH radical scavenging and ferric reducing power. Protein content of roe concentrates (RPC) was found to be 90.2% (Channa) and 82.5% (Lates). Water absorption, oil absorption, foam capacity, stability and emulsifying capacity were found to be higher in Channa RPC than in Lates RPC. Characterization of protein hydrolysates from muscle and myofibrillar samples of haruan showed different kinetic and proteolytic activities. The skin extract of haruan influences the serotonergic receptor system thus they can function as an anti-depressant. Thus, haruan is the best example for food as medicine.

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