Antihypertensive Potential of Japanese Quail (Couturnix Couturnix Japonica) Egg Yolk Oil (QEYO) in Sprague Dawley Rats.

Oils from animal sources have been used for centuries in the management of diseases. This research was conducted to screen the ex vivo and in vivo toxicity of quail egg yolk oil (QEYO) extracts and assess their effects on the management of hypertension in rats. QEYO was extracted using gentle heating (GH) and n-hexane (NHN). The extracts were subjected to toxicity testing using the hen's egg test on chorioallantoic membrane (HET-CAM) and bovine corneal histology test. Acute and sub-chronic toxicity (28 days) were evaluated in rats. Hypertension was induced in rats by administering 80 mg/kg of Nω-L-Arginine Methyl Ester (L-NAME) per day for 28 days. Treatments commenced on the 14th day; Nifedipine at 30 mg/kg and 1 mL of distilled water were administered as positive and negative controls. Blood pressure (BP), lipid profiles, and oxidative stress markers were quantified. No irritation was observed using the HET-CAM test in the egg treated with both extracts. Bovine corneal histology showed no lesions in all treated groups. No signs of toxicity were observed in either acute or sub-chronic toxicity studies. A significant reduction in blood pressure was observed in rats treated with the extracts (p < 0.05). Changes in total cholesterol (TC), triglycerides (TGs), low-density lipoproteins (LDLPs), and high-density lipoproteins (HDLPs) were not significant compared to the control (p > 0.05). Oxidative stress markers (SOD and CAT) increased significantly in the treated groups compared to the control, while the malondialdehyde levels decreased (p < 0.05). QEYO was safe in both ex vivo and in vivo studies and can be said to have the potential to lower blood pressure as well as cardio-protective effects in hypertensive rats. This research provides evidence based on which QEYO could be used safely as an adjuvant therapy in eye drops and cosmetics and can be considered an effective choice for preventing hypertension.

Doppler ultrasonographic evaluation of lower limbs deep-vein thrombosis in a teaching hospital, Northwestern Nigeria.

Background: Deep-venous thrombosis (DVT) of lower limbs is one of the most common causes of death caused by pulmonary embolism. Many medical and surgical disorders are complicated by DVT. B-mode and color Doppler imaging are needed for the early diagnosis of DVT to prevent complications and sequalae of DVT. Objectives: The objectives of this study are to evaluate the role of Doppler ultrasound in diagnosing DVT of lower limbs and to study the spectrum of findings in patients with DVT in Zaria. Methodology: A retrospective study was carried out on patients who had Venous Doppler Scan in the Department of Radiology ABUTH, Zaria, Nigeria, for suspected DVT over a period of 4 years from February 2014 to January 2018. Scans were done using DC-3 and DC-6 Mindray Ultrasound machines (2009 and 2013 Models, respectively, Shantou, China) coupled with high-frequency (7.5-12 MHz) linear and low-frequency curvilinear (2-5 MHz) transducers. Analysis of cases of DVT was performed in terms of age, sex, clinical features, predisposing conditions, anatomic distribution, stage, and pattern of thrombus involvement in the veins. Data were analyzed using the SPSS version 20.0 and value of P < 0.005 was considered as statistically significant. Results: A total of 252 patients' results were reviewed which consisted of 122 males (48.4%) and 130 females (51.6%). The patients' ages ranged from 11 to 80 years, averaging 45.5 ± 9.56 years. The most common indication for Doppler request was leg swellings. The most common risk factor for DVT was malignancy (36%), cardiac disorders (18%), and traumas (14%). Sixty-six (61%) cases showed left-sided and 26 (24%) right-sided, whereas 16 (15%) cases showed bilateral lower limb involvement. Predominant thrombus was above-knee region with 54% in the superficial femoral vein. Chronic stage was seen in 46 (42%) cases, subacute in 44 (41%) cases, and acute in 18 (17%) cases. Conclusion: Middle-aged females, left-sided leg, and above-knee segment were predominantly affected with DVT; hence, this buttresses the need for Doppler ultrasound in the diagnosis of DVT in all patients.

RésuméContexte: La thrombose veineuse profonde (TVP) des membres inférieurs est l'une des causes les plus courantes de décès par embolie pulmonaire.De nombreux troubles médicaux et chirurgicaux sont compliqués par la TVP. L'imagerie Doppler en mode B et couleur est nécessaire pour le diagnostic précoce de TVP pour prévenir les complications et séquelles de la TVP. Objectifs: Les objectifs de cette étude sont d'évaluer le rôle des ultrasons Doppler.diagnostiquer la TVP des membres inférieurs et étudier le spectre des résultats chez les patients atteints de TVP à Zaria. Méthodologie: une étude rétrospective patients traités par Doppler veineux dans le département de radiologie ABUTH de Zaria (Nigeria) pour suspicion de TVP sur une période de période de 4 ans allant de février 2014 à janvier 2018. Les balayages ont été effectués à l'aide d'appareils à ultrasons DC-3 et DC-6 Mindray (2009 et 2013). Modèles, respectivement, Shantou, Chine) couplés à des transducteurs haute fréquence (7,5­12 MHz) et curvilignes basse fréquence (2­5 MHz).L'analyse des cas de TVP a été réalisée en termes d'âge, de sexe, de caractéristiques cliniques, de conditions prédisposantes, de distribution anatomique, de stade et de modèle.de la participation de thrombus dans les veines. Les données ont été analysées avec SPSS version 20.0 et une valeur de p <0,005 a été considérée statistiquement significatif. Résultats: Un total de 252 patients ont été examinés, soit 122 hommes (48,4%) et 130 femmes (51,6%). Les patients l'âge variait de 11 à 80 ans, avec une moyenne de 45,5 ± 9,56 ans. L'indication la plus courante pour la demande d'analyse était le gonflement des jambes. Le plus Le facteur de risque commun de TVP était la malignité (36%), les troubles cardiaques (18%) et les traumatismes (14%). Soixante-six (61%) des cas ont montré un côté gauche et 26 (24%) des cas ont montré une atteinte bilatérale des membres inférieurs. Le thrombus prédominant était au-dessus de la région du genou avec 54% dans la veine fémorale superficielle. Le stade chronique a été observé dans 46 cas (42%), subaiguë dans 44 cas (41%) et aigu dans 18 cas (17%). Conclusion: Les femmes d'âge moyen, jambe gauche et segment du genou étaient principalement atteintes de TVP; Par conséquent, cela renforce lanécessité de l'échographie Doppler dans le diagnostic de la TVP chez tous les patients.