Paronychia and onycholysis are the common nail disorders with similar fundamental pathological findings. Fungi especially yeasts are frequently isolated. Seventy six patients with chronic paronychia and onycholysis attending the dermatology clinic in Tripoli Medical Center (TMC)...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44051
Background: Documentation of baseline data in any newly established academic or health institution is a pre-requisite for future research. The histopathological review aimed to describe the patterns and the relative proportions of the various cancers diagnosed in the Department o...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43772
Background and Aims: Antibodies against thyroperoxidase (TPO-Ab) and cholesterol levels are raised in overt hypothyroidism (OH) along with an increase of hsCRP, an early indicator of low grade inflammation. However, hypercholesterolemia and dyslipedemia has been found inconsisten...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44329
Bako Hauwa, Muazu, Salisu Babura, Dankoly, Sani Usman, Ahmad, Mohammad Bello, Iliya Sani, John, Noah Onuche, Mustapha, Aminu Saleh & Banya, Richard James·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Introduction: Viral hepatitis is a liver disease with numerous etiologies. Hepatitis B and C virus infections and co infections are pandemics that constitute a major public health challenge in Nigeria. Diabetes mellitus is sought to be a risk factor for HBsAg and HCV coexistence....
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43908
Purpose: The study aims to retrospectively evaluate the newborn hearing screening results in the Erzincan Mengücek Gazi Training and Research Hospital. Materials and Methods: The study retrospectively presents the newborn hearing screening results of 12827 babies who were either...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43821
Aim: Spontaneous resolution of retinal drusen is a common occurrence in ophthalmology, but little is understood about the mechanistic pathophysiology of this phenomenon. Small molecules, taken orally, such as resveratrol (RV) and zeaxanthin (Z), resolve retinal drusen and amyloid...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43776
Objective: Present study aims to review the Neutrophil Lymphocyte Ratio (NLR) level in patients with acute appendicitis (non-perforated appendix) and those with a complicated perforated appendix, to evaluate the effectiveness of using the NLR level to predict if patients have a c...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44421
Despite advanced developments are available for managing patients with chronic pancreatitis, the disease remains an enigmatic process of uncertain pathogenesis with unpredictable clinical course and management. In the majority of the cases, intractable pain is a major indication...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/33450
Background: Point of care testing (POCT) is one of the fastest growing aspects of clinical laboratory testing, and it is used in many healthcare areas. Objective: This article aims to review the implementation and management of a POCT service in the Hospital and other healthcare...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43875
Aims: The aim of this study is to compare the IQ of children with asthma with that of children without. Place and Duration of Study: Sample: Asthma clinic of the University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital Ituku/Ozalla, Enugu State and the schools attended by the children with asthma...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44277
Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major and increasing worldwide public health concern because it is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and a high risk for cardiovascular events. A number of interventions if initiated at an early stage of DKD reduce the risk and...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43603
This research was carried out to determine the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of groundwater in boreholes used as drinking water in Mgboushimini community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State in Nigeria. Eight water samples (n=8) from different...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42959
Aim and Objective: To determine the relationship between Hamular-Notch Incisive Papilla Plane and Camper’s Plane in edentulous patients. Also to know the relation between occlusal plane and ala- tragal line from superior, middle and inferior border of tragus to the inferior borde...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43756
Background: The variant types of preauricular sinuses (‘postauricular sinuses’) presenting as postauricular swelling have rarely been reported. Preauricular sinuses and cysts result from developmental defects of the first and second pharyngeal arches. This and other congenital ea...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44017
Aims: Evaluate the effects of Longevinex®, Statins, and caloric restriction in a one-eyed patient with Dominant Drusen. Presentation of Case: A 44-year old male patient with OD congenital amblyopia (20/800 VA) and persistent OS confluent drusen (20/20 VA) (Dominant Drusen) was p...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43775