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Prevalence of Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum Infections among HIV Sero-positive Patients in Asella Hospital, Central Ethiopia
Abstract: Isospora belli and Cryptosporidium parvum are among the well-defined intracellular, spore-forming, coccidian opportunistic intestinal parasites that cause chronic or acute diarrhea and other life-threatening symptoms in HIV/AIDS patients particularly those with low CD4 count. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of I. belli and C. parvum among HIV/AIDS sero-positive patients. A hospital based cross-sectional study was conducted at Asella Hospital from January to March, 2013. …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2014 · pp. 17–23 Read article
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Vaccine Candidates and Animal Models for Kala-Azar
Abstract: Kala-azar or Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is a serious human disease in tropical regions and rapidly emerging as an opportunistic infection in HIV patients. The available treatment against VL is associated with toxicity and drug resistance. Even though the development of vaccines against VL is received limited attention. The only successful immunization strategy in humans has been leishmanization, which is based on the development of durable immunity after recovery from infection …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 5, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 29–35 Read article
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Progress from the Traditional Vaccines to Novel Rational Vaccine Designs
Abstract: Vaccines are among the most valuable assets for saving human and animal lives. The vaccines discovered and designed on the Pasteurian principles laid the foundations of the traditional vaccine regime during the late-19th century. Some traditional vaccine designs proved remarkably successful, while others had safety or efficacy problems, and still others failed- particularly those against diseases caused by non-cultivable, hyper-variable or opportunist pathogens, or those requiring cellular immunity. The problems …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 17–31 Read article
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Identifying COVID-19 in chest X-ray and CT scan images through the application of machine learning algorithms.
Abstract: Since the beginning of the current COVID-19 pandemic, more than five million people have been infected and the numbers are still on the rise. Early symptom detection and proper hygienic standards are thus of utmost importance, especially in venues where people are in random or opportunistic contact with each other. To this end, automated systems with medical-grade body temperature measurement, hygienic compliance evaluation and individualized, person-to-person tracking, are essential, not …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Immunology · Vol. 13, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 13–21 Read article
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Medical Healthcare Applications
Abstract: Medical imaging may be a heatedly contested field wherever winning merchandise maximize healthcare price by providing the simplest pictures within the shortest quantity of your time to assure correct designation and treatment for patients whereas maximizing the potency of workers and facilities. The advancement of medical imaging has resulted in terribly giant knowledge sets and progressively advanced algorithms golf stroke ever-growing demands on process power and gap plenty of opportunities …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 35–38 Read article
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Mucormycosis: An Emerging Challenge among COVID-19 Patients
Abstract: Mucormycosis is a rare angio-invasive opportunistic fungal infection that has become an emerging challenge among COVID-19 patients. The higher incidence of mucormycosis among COVID-19 patients has been attributed to hypoxia, pre-existing or steroid induced diabetes, diabetic ketoacidosis, increased ferritin levels, and SARS-CoV-2 or steroid mediated immunosuppression. Other contributing factors include prolonged hospitalization with or without use of mechanical ventilators.The epidemiology and etiopathogenesis of this disease are still evolving. Once infected, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Medicine · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 34–37 Read article
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Potential of Mobile Technology (mHealth) in Medical and Health Care Delivery
Abstract: The last decade witnessed an unparalleled growth in the number of mobile phones in the country, thus linking millions of previously unconnected people not only to each other but potentially to the ‘system’ itself. The ubiquity of mobile phones, their ease, affordability and the already existing mobile phone technology and capabilities can be used to provide innovative opportunities for various public health measures. Various studies have already indicated that mobile …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2013 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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Protagonist of Aspirin in Primary Treatment of Cardiovascular Disease: An Overview
Abstract: AbstractAspirin (ASA) is the most used medication on the globe. The benefits of aspirin therapy for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease clearly outweigh the risks of bleeding, and low- dose aspirin is uniformly recommended in this condition. While the clinical use of aspirin in secondary cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention remains undisputed, its role in primary prevention is controversial. Recently, three trials of primary prevention reported neutral net benefit results …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 9, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 12–30 Read article
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A Study for the Presence of Enterococcal Virulence Factors Gelatinase, Haemolysin among Clinical Isolates in a Tertiary Care Hospital
Abstract: Enterococcus, considered a normal commensal of intestinal tract, is fast emerging pathogen causing serious infection. Despite the increasing importance of Enterococcus as opportunistic pathogens, their virulence factors are still poorly understood. The potential virulence factors of Enterococci include production of enterococcal surface protein (Esp), gelatinase, and haemolysin. Gelatinase- and haemolysin-producing strains of Enterococcus faecalis have been shown to be virulent in animal models of enterococcal infections. This study was undertaken …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 14–18 Read article
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Therapeutic Treatment of Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Polyneuropathy: Single Case Report
Abstract: Background: Guillain-Barré syndrome is an acute inflammatory demyelinating poly-radiculoneuropathy (AIDP) characterized by weakness and a reflexia, typically. The cause of AIDP is still unknown, with suspicions of viral or bacterial infection preceding diagnosis. It can affect people of all ages, gender, or ethnic background, with equal incidence rate in both men and women. The incidence rate for AIDP is rare, affecting 1–2 people in 100,000 annually. Acute Inflammatory Demyelinating Poly-radiculoneuropathy …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 9, Issue 1, 2019 · pp. 13–18 Read article
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Neurodiversity Revolution: Advancing Autism Therapies and Treating Comorbid Neurodegeneration
Abstract: The purpose of this study is to describe all about autism and for that it covered all the data included introduction, history, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment along with non-pharmacology therapies like play therapy, Behaviour therapy, ABA therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech therapy, Physiotherapy, and Sensory integration therapy. The neurodiversity movement recognizes autism as a natural variation of human neurodevelopment rather than a disorder to be cured or eliminated. Future approaches will likely …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Neuroscience · Vol. 13, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–12 Read article
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A Short Review on Mucormycosis/Black fungus
Abstract: The present article provides an outline regarding the mucormycosis, an angio invasive infection and an opportunistic condition with fungal infection that mainly targets the people who are with weaker immunity unable to fight with environmental pathogens due to other health related problems and people who are on long term medication and the present paper has been covered with all the information regarding the Predisposing factors, suspected diseased conditions, Targeted organs/tissues …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 12–15 Read article
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Immunology and Immunotherapy of Pulmonary adenocarcinoma: A Systematic Review
Abstract: Lung cancer is the world's second leading cause of death, with an estimated 9.6 million deaths in 2018. Approximately 80% of all lung cancer is caused by non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Due to lack of early detection and treatment, the incidence rate of lung cancer prognosis remains low. CD4+T-lymphocytes, macrophages, dendritic cells, and natural killer cells are among the immune cells involved in the pathogenesis of lung cancer. The …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 11, Issue 2, 2022 · pp. 15–25 Read article
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Safety Wheelchair Navigation System
Abstract: AbstractIn this paper, design of an electronic system to drive electric wheelchair “EW” for disabled persons. Initially, the EW it’s electrically controlled by using joystick, we propose to add ‘Arduino’ card linked to the manual control system. The purpose of this work is to reduce the human effort used to drive wheelchairs. In addition, it also provides an opportunity for people with visual or physical disabilities to move from one …
Published in Journal of Microcontroller Engineering and Applications · Vol. 7, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 6–11 Read article
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From Prototype to Production: A Review of Industrial Applications for 3D Printing in Aerospace, Automotive, Biomedical, and Electronics
Abstract: Three-dimensional (3D) or Additive Manufacturing has made remarkable progress from rapid prototyping to large-scale production. Several industries like aerospace, automotive, biomedical, and electronics utilise AM technology for product personalisation, minimising waste material, reducing the cycle time of product design, and designing complex shapes that are difficult to manufacture using traditional techniques like subtractive manufacturing. This paper evaluates the evolution of 3D printing technology from prototyping to industrial production. In addition, …
Published in International Journal of Manufacturing and Production Engineering · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Intelligent Biocomposites for Real-Time Health Monitoring Applications
Abstract: Intelligible biocomposites are emerging as an enhanced material in the sense that they provide the capability to monitor health in real time because they have the inbuilt sensing and adjusting features. In this paper, the concepts of the intelligent biocomposites that have the ability to capture both mechanical and biochemical cues are to be presented as an informatics of designing, fabricating, and modeling. Multiphysics is used to couple mechanical deformation …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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AI-integrated Responsive Polymer Composites for Controlled Drug Delivery
Abstract: In the current biomedical engineering, it has been established that the development of smart drug delivery systems has become a paramount of relevance especially in ensuring precise, controlled and targeted therapeutic effects. This paper proposes a responsive polymer composite architecture with built-in AI, which is used to deliver drugs in a controlled manner and involves the development of advanced material design and predictive modeling based on data. Biocompatible materials and …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Sustainable Biomedical Polymer Composites Designed through Artificial Intelligence Approaches
Abstract: The development of sustainable biomedical polymer composites has become one solution that can be used to combat increasing environmental issues that have been presented by traditional medical materials without compromising functional performance. Implementation of the artificial intelligence (AI) in material design presents a paradigm shift of data-driven development, which improves the efficiency, accuracy, and scalability of composite development. The given work can serve as a universal guideline in developing biodegradable …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Intelligent Failure Detection in Biomedical Composite Materials Using Machine Vision
Abstract: The biomedical composite materials are intelligent failure-detecting, which is necessary to ensure the reliability, safety, and durability of the current healthcare equipment. This paper describes a machine vision design, which incorporates convolutional neural networks, transformer models, and ensemble learning to correctly detect and localize material defects. The proposed system takes advantage of the capabilities of high-resolution imaging, advanced preprocessing software, and deep feature learning in the identification of the intricate …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article
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Bio-Inspired Polymer Composites for Artificial Cartilage Replacement
Abstract: The rising cases of osteoarthritis, traumatic injuries, and degenerative joint diseases are also putting pressure on the new material that is durable, biocompatible and mechanically resilient to act as artificial cartilage. The normal articular cartilage is composed of collagen fibers, protein glycids and water in the interstitium. These elements provide it with excellent load bearing quality, lubrication and wear resistance. Due to the limited self-repair capacity of cartilage and the …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 14, Issue 4, 2026 Read article