Background: Hyperemesis gravidarum tends to rapidly progress into Wernicke encephalopathy and Korsakoff syndrome and, therefore, needs to be recognized early and managed promptly with targeted multimodal therapies. Objective: This study critically reviewed the relevant literature...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130159
Background: Candida infections are known contributors to the high morbidity and mortality rates seen in HIV positive patients. Methodology: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study. The study was carried out at the Microbiology research laboratory, department of Medical Micr...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130157
Aims: To evaluate the role of endoscopic ultrasonography-guided fine needle aspiration (EUS-FNA) with using immunohistochemical analysis in the preoperative diagnosis of upper gastrointestinal leiomyoma. Study Design: This was ’prospective’ observational study. Place and Duratio...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130158
Abnormal dilatation of ventricles has been shown to be the most common abnormality of the brain & fetus in most of the geographical zones, but the normal dimension of the fetal lateral ventricle in south-south geopolitical zones of Nigeria has not been evaluated. The aim of t...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130156
The objective of this study was to examine the association between the XRCC1 A910G polymorphism in gastric cancer patients in the city of Macapá, State of Amapá, Amazonia, Brazil. DNA samples were obtained from 102 individuals, of which 40 were cancer patients and 62 controls. P...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230153
Background: According to Ethiopian demographic and health survey 2011, contraceptive acceptance was 29%. But no evidence that shows how much it is in absolutely poorest people and what factors affect their utilization. Objectives: This study aimed to assess prevalence of contrace...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230154
Background: A lot of activities have been found to contribute to musculoskeletal symptoms (MSS) among different professionals such as lifting of heavy objects, prolonged sitting or standing, long schedule of duties equipment manipulation and others. The aims of this study were to...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230152
Near-total adherence to false scientific theories is the striking parallel between 19th century miasma theory associated with cholera, dispelled by Dr. John Snow, and 21st century “miasmas”, namely, the anthropogenic-carbon-dioxide-cause of global warming theory, and its presumed...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230151
Saponins are the major extracts of Panax notoginseng, which is one of the most commonly used herbal medicine in East Asia. Increasing evidences suggest that Panax notoginseng saponins (PNS) have various therapeutic effects on cardiovascular diseases. The therapeutic effects of PN...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230150
Introduction: Thyroid cancer incidence is increasing globally. This increase has been attributed to improvement in diagnostic methods. This study has as its aim the analysis of the pattern of thyroid gland malignancies seen at the Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, Nigeria, b...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230149
Aim: This study sought to assess factors that influence adherence to malaria microscopy diagnosis in the treatment of out-patients in the hospital. Methods: From April to June 2018, a cross-sectional study was conducted. Semi-structured questionnaires were administered on clinici...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230148
Aim: This study sought to evaluate Pronto dry rapid urease® diagnostic test and compare its performance with culture. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: From September 2017 to July 2018, across-sectional study was conducted at the Aga Khan University Hospita...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1230147
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex, heterogenous group of neurodevelopmental disorders that result due to interaction of genes and environmental factors. ASD is associated with behavioural alterations and deficits in social communication. Current research on pathophysiol...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1130144
Aim: To analyze the optic discs and vertical cup disc ratio in a black population. Method: This is a retrospective study of glaucoma suspects who presented to the clinic. Medical history was recorded and comprehensive ocular examination done on each of the subjects. Ocular examin...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1130145
Yusuf Abisowo Oshodi, Kabiru Afolarin Rabiu, Agbara Joy Onyinyechi, Akinlusi Fatimat Motunrayo, Kuye Olufunmilayo Taiwo, Olalere Haleemah Folashade & Chioma Ann Onyekwere·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Background: Adipocytokines have been recently implicated in the pathogenesis of preeclampsia. Visfatin is one of such adipokines. Objective: To determine the association between serum visfatin levels and preeclampsia. Methods: A prospective, case-control study was carried out in...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v29i1130146