May 04, 2018

Austin Journal of Forensic Science and Criminology

Thin Layer Chromatographic Separation of Diacetylmorphine (Heroin) and Its Excipients: An Experimental Study

Abstract: Background: Heroin is a well-known drug of abuse that is usually administered intravenously. However, smoking heroin has gained popularity in many parts of the world since it was first described in Shanghai in the 1920s...


May 04, 2018

Austin Sports Medicine

Relationship between Total Percurred Distances in High Intensity with Physical Weariness on Soccer Athletes

Abstract: Introduction: Football as a sport of long distances traveled throughout its length draws attention to physiological factors that are possible markers of injury, such as Creatine Kinase (CK) and lactate...


May 04, 2018

Austin Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering

Abiotic Conditions on Growth of Pseudomonas fluorescens (DS17R) and Its Ability to Produce Secondary Metabolites (Including Phenazines) Against Phytophthora colocasiae, the Causal Agent of Taro Leaf Blight

Abstract: Control of Taro Leaf Blight (TLB) by chemical pesticides remains ineffective in Cameroon. Alternative methods of control are required to fight against the causative agent of this epidemy. Fluorescent Pseudomonas is the main rhizobacteria widely used against plant pathogens...


May 04, 2018

Austin Journal of Biotechnology & Bioengineering

Genotoxic Effect of Silver Nanoparticles in Silk Worm Bombyx Mori

Abstract: A critical need in the field of nanotechnology is the development of a reliable and eco-friendly process for synthesis of metallic nanoparticles. We demonstrated that use of a natural, low cost biological reducing agent, Morus...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Beat-to-Beat Hemodynamic Analysis of 'Vasovagal Syncope (VVS)'

Abstract: The aim of this study is to elucidate the underlying mechanisms of 'Vasovagal syncope (VVS)' by using beat-to-beat hemodynamic analysis, which causes serious complications in blood donation or many medical procedures...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Comparison of the 2017 Taiwan Lipid Guidelines and the Western Lipid Guidelines for High Risk Patients: An Asian Perspective

Abstract: Dyslipidemia is a major contributor in the initiation, development and progression of Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Diseases (ASCVD). Most lipid guidelines are from Europe and America and centered on the reduction of...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Huge Inguinal Hernia in Underserved Areas: An Oblivion Problem

Abstract: Introduction: Inguinal hernia is one of the most common surgical diseases, and is more unusual and significantly challenging in terms of surgical management. The aim was to study the clinical presentation, outcome of treatment, and Perioperative complications of huge inguinal repair...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Giant Mesenteric Cyst of Transverse Colon Origin; Radiologic and Operative Findings

Abstract: Background: Mesenteric cysts are rare intra abdominal lesions, and they can be asymptomatic or present with a specific symptoms...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Saccular Aortic Arch Aneurysm Rupture Presenting with Acute Hoarseness of Voice - A Rare Cause of Ortner's Syndrome

Abstract: A 50 year old male smoker and hypertensive has come with complaints of acute onset hoarseness of voice. There was history of left sided chest pain, no H/o dyspnea. Indirect laryngoscopy showed paramedian position of left vocal...


May 04, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Conventional Treatment Integrated with Chinese Herbal Medicine Improves the Survival of Patients with Advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer

Abstract: Background: There is a lack of research to evaluate the effectiveness of Chinese Herbal Medicine (CHM) as an adjunct therapy in patients with advanced Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC)...


May 04, 2018

Austin Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism

Oxidation of Ferric Porphyrins/the Green Spot

Abstract: Possible causative organisms and mode of operation in meat degradation or putrefaction...


May 04, 2018

Austin Journal of Nutrition & Metabolism

Toxic Granulation Read as Eosinophilia!

Abstract: Coarse toxic granulation is often confused by the coulter counter and read as eosinophils and thus the eosinophil [2] count is elevated!...