February 2012

Self-test monitoring of the Th1/Th2 balance in health and disease with special emphasis on chronic fatigue syndrome/myalgic encephalomyelitis

A simple “self-test” principle is described which allows patients to evaluate their Th1/Th2 balance repeatedly over short periods of time to follow-up the effects of taking pre- and probiotics, neutraceuticals, drugs or any other therapeutic strategy to balance Th1/Th2 status. By analysing a large number of first morning urine samples obtained from individuals with medical conditions associated with an...

Author(s): Chris Roelant and Kenny De Meirleir

February 2012

Assessment of ethical and other professional standards in private medical laboratories: Osun State experience

Compliance of private medical laboratories in the state with ethical and other professional standards as prescribed by the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) was assessed by the researcher’s pre and posts the inspection by the MLSCN. Laboratory environment, personnel, equipment and adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) were used as indicators and results obtained were compared. 13/21...

Author(s): Muhibi M. A., Hassan A. O. and Muhibi M. O.