New insights into the effects of hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 1-6

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.13

Abstract
  In late 2019 until 2021, the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has become pandemic. This disease is related to severe inflammatory symptoms of the respiratory epithelial cells and the dysfunction of several organs. One of the suggested drugs to reduce the inflammation caused by COVID-19 is hydroxychloroquine. ...  Read More

The frequency of hepatitis C virus genotypes with chronic hepatitis C referred to Nikopour clinic in Yazd
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 7-13

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.14

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to investigate the frequency of hepatitis C virus genotypes with chronic hepatitis C referred to Nikopour clinic of Yazd during 2010-2020. In this cross-sectional study RT-PCR was used to determine the genotype of hepatitis C virus. The patient information was recorded in a ...  Read More

The IFIH1 gene polymorphism (Ala946Thr) association with the type 2 diabetes mellitus and hypertension among Iraqi patients
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 14-25

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.15

Abstract
  Numerous genes with Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) are implicated in the Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) development. This work conducted as a case-control to assess the association of IFIH1 gene polymorphism (Ala946Thr) to the T2DM and hypertension among Iraqi patients. A total of 100 T2DM patients ...  Read More

The rate of smoking and drug addiction among patients with COVID-19 specially based on sex genetic factor
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 26-33

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.16

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to determine the extent of tobacco and drug addiction to opium, methamphetamine and heroin in hospitalized patients due to COVID-19. In this cross-sectional descriptive study, the rate of smoking and drug addiction among COVID-19 patients admitted to Shahid Sadoughi hospital ...  Read More

Impact of mass media on the population as a precautionary prevention from COVID-19 in Iraq
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 34-45

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.17

Abstract
  The aim of this study was to identify the impact of both traditional mass media and social digital media on the population to prevent the Corona virus disease-19 (COVID-19). Three hundred twenty participants were included. A questionnaire was prepared consisting of socio-demographic characteristics and ...  Read More

Association of non-synonymous +326 A>T and synonymous +258 G>A polymorphisms of omentin-1 gene (ITLN-1) among type 2 diabetes patients of Pakistan
Volume 5, Issue 2 , September 2021, Pages 46-60

https://doi.org/10.22034/HBB.2021.18

Abstract
  Omentin is an adipocytokine that has anti-diabetic property. Genetic variations in ITLN-1 may affect blood glucose level by inactivating Akt/PKB signaling pathway. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association between ITLN-1 gene non-synonymous +326 A>T and synonymous +258 G>A polymorphisms ...  Read More