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Migraine among Students from the Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Nahla Khamis Ibrahim, Asma Kamel Alqarni, Rana Mohammad Bajaba, Farrah Mohammad Aljuhani, Amal Mulla Bally & Majed Hamdi Wakid · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: To determine the prevalence, grades, clinical features, triggers and predictors of migraine headache among students from Faculty of Applied Medical Sciences, King Abdulaziz University (KAU), Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Methods: A cross-sectional study was done among during 2016/20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45089

A Rare Case of Lupus Vulgaris in a Private Tertiary Health Facility in South-Western Nigeria

M. A. Akinola, M. A. Ajani, T. O. Solaja, O. P. Yahaya & R. A. Adeyeye · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Lupus Vulgaris is the most common form of cutaneous tuberculosis. It represents a reactivation of infection in people with moderate to high immunity against mycobacterium tuberculosis. Lesions can develop in all ages, as a collection of discrete, red-brown papules tha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44566

The Occurrence and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Patterns of Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum in Pregnant Women in Three District Hospitals in Douala, Cameroon

Njunda Anna Longdoh, Halle-Ekane Edie Gregory, Wetondie Aurelia Djeumako, Assob Jules-Clement Nguedia, Mbopi-Keou Francois-Xavier & Kwenti Emmanuel Tebit · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Mycoplasma hominis and Ureaplasma urealyticum are bacteria without cell wall, mostly isolated from the genito-urinary tract of both men and women. They are associated with infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, epididymitis, obstetric pathologies as wel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43356

Emerging Concepts of Megakaryocytes Distribution and Role in Inflammatory Joint Disease

Lyudmila Belenska-Todorova · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Inflammatory joint diseases are characterised by significant bone and cartilage destruction, leading to disability and reduced life quality. Some of these illnesses have a systemic character which leads to life-threatening conditions. The exact mechanisms that are involved in joi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44795

A Comparative Study of Serum Calcium Levels between Pre-eclamptic and Normotensive Singleton Pregnancies in Federal Medical Centre, Owerri

Chinedu T. Agu & Chijioke Okeudo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: To compare the serum level of calcium between pre-eclamptic and normotensive pregnant women carrying single foetuses. Study Design: A comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology (Maternity unit), Federal Medical Ce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42584

Perception of Refractive Errors and Impact of Corrective Treatments on Adult Patients Seen at a Tertiary Health Institution in South-South Nigeria

Bassey A. Etim, Nnena H. Oraegbunam, Affiong A. Ibanga & Sunday N. Okonkwo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: To assess the perception of refractive errors and impact of corrective treatments on adults with refractive errors (RE) attending the Eye Clinic of University of Calabar Teaching Hospital (UCTH), Calabar. Materials and Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/45194

Comparison between 3 Dimentional Conformal Radiotherapy, Sequential Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy and Simultaneous Integrated Boost Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy as a Boost for Pelvic Lymph Nodes for Patients with Cancer Cervix

Mohamed Mahmoud, Sherweif Abdel Fatah, Amr Amin, Shaimaa Abdelgelil, Rasah A. Elawady & Abdullah Osama · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: The study aims to Compare 3 Dimentional Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT), sequential Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (sIMRT), Simultaneous Integrated Boost-Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy (SIB-IMRT) for positive pelvic lymph nodes for patients with cancer cervix treated with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44404

Eating Disorder Risk and Extreme Weight-control Behaviours among Young University Students: Is the Desire to Change Eating Habit Correlated?

Olumide Abiodun, John Ogunkoya & David Rabor · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the desire to change eating habits and the risk of eating disorders and extreme weight-control behaviours among university students aged 15 to 24 years. Methods: A cross-sectional study of 1470 randomly s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44834

Assessment of Spectroscopic Interaction of Lamivudine/Metronidazole with Dihydroartemisinin – Piperaquine Antimalarial Tablet

Sunday O. Awofisayo, Francis Alphonsus Ifiok, Nkechinyerem A. Jonathan, Chioma N. Igwe & Peter D. Ojobor · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

In vitro interactions between dihydroartemisinin (DHA) or piperaquine (PQ) components of antimalarial dihydroartemisinin-piperaquine (DP) with lamivudine/metronidazole were studied using Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). One milligram of either of lamivudine or metr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/28517

Noninvasive Antenatal Diagnosis of Fetal RhD Status

Emilija Velkova & Dijana Plaseska-Karanfilska · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: Fetal cell-free nucleic acids within the blood stream of a pregnant woman come from fetal genetic material which can be acquired by simple venipuncture that reduces any risk to a minimum. Fetal cell-free DNA can be detected in the mother's blood stream in the 5th ge...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43917

Rare Rh E/e Negative Antithetical Antigens Found Only among Women with at Least One History of Pregnancy – A Maternal Phenotype (Novel)

I. Z. Isaac, O. Erhabor, T. C. Adias, R. T. John, A. S. Isezuo, O. I. Ajayi & A. Yakubu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Rh blood group antigens are hereditary characters inherited by Mendelian principle, and are useful in the population genetics study, in resolving medico-legal issues, in disease aetiology and more importantly in compatibility issues in transfusion medicine. This study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40078

The Role of Hospital Surfaces and Theatre Environment in Transmission of Nosocomial Infections in a Rural District Hospital in Eastern Uganda

Waako Christopher Knox, Kateregga Elvis, Lulenzi Jalia, Nakhokho Ephraim, Oloka Emmanuel, Tebagerwa Annet, Ibilat Gorett, Rebecca Nekaka & Iramiot Jacob Stanley · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) are the "most frequent adverse events" in the delivery of healthcare worldwide.  Most of these infections are linked to resistant pathogens harboured by hospital fomites and could persist for a long period of time thereby predis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44101

Platelet to Lymphocyte Ratio for Prioritising Perforated or Gangrenous Appendicitis in a Triage of an Emergency Room

Ahmed Makki, Mahdi Mohammed Abulkalam, Mohammed Abdullah Aldini, Nawaf Turki Ashgan, Abdulrahman Khaled Dafterdar & Saleh Aldaqal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: Some studies suggested Platelet Lymphocyte Ratio (PLR) is associated with perforated or gangrenous appendicitis. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of the platelet-lymphocyte ratio in distinguishing simple acute appendicitis from perforated or gangrenous appendic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44906

A Series of Six Cases of Candida Ciferrii Infection in a Tertiary Care Centre of North India

Shalini Upadhyay, Teena Wadhwa & Smita Sarma · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: We aim to understand the role of Candida ciferrii (C. ciferrii) as a pathogen for invasive mycosis. Presentation of Cases: We report six cases of patients with invasive disease due to C. ciferrii from a tertiary care centre of North India in one year. Among the six cases, tw...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43742

Induction of Acidic Imbalance by Carbonated Beverages and the Development of Type 2 Diabetes

Ibrahim Salihu Ismail · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Regular and excessive ingestion of substances that contain or produce acid can increase blood acidity either by building up acid load or loss of bicarbonate; either way can result in mild metabolic acidosis.  Excessive and regular intake of carbonated beverages leads to weight ga...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43839