Archive:: American Journal of Laboratory Medicine:: Science Publishing Group

Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024

Case Report
Colonic Tuberculosis Mimicking Colonic Cancer: A Multidisciplinary Diagnosis and Case Report

Fekade Yerakley Lucas, Abraham Kassahun Tadele, Ghion Getnet Engida, Teketel Tadesse Geremew^*, Abebaw Amare Wodajo, Melaku Teshale Gemechu, Menberu Moges Ayele, Kalkidan Molla Tegengne, Akmel Umer Ebrahim, Tigist Gutema Tesgera

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024

Pages: 41-44

Received: 31 August 2024

Accepted: 19 September 2024

Published: 29 September 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajlm.20240904.11

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Abstract: Gastrointestinal tuberculosis accounts for 1% to 3 % of all TB cases worldwide. Colonic tuberculosis is rare and can be mistaken for malignancy. It commonly presents as chronic abdominal pain along with night sweats, diarrhea, and fatigue and can resemble variety of other diseases making the diagnosis difficult. It presents with vague clinical and ... Show More

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Research Article
Correlation Between Serum Copeptin and NTproBNP Levels in Heart Failure

Rudra Sen^*, Manisha Bais Thakur, Anita Rani

Issue: Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024

Pages: 45-49

Received: 25 September 2024

Accepted: 15 October 2024

Published: 11 November 2024

DOI: 10.11648/j.ajlm.20240904.12

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Abstract: Introduction: Heart Failure is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It is associated with upregulation and dysfunction of the renin-angiotensin aldosterone system, the sympathetic nervous system and the vasopressin system. In heart failure, the levels of vasopressin are elevated and out of sync with the osmotic status. Arginine Vas... Show More

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