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Changing Pattern of Genitourinary Injuries in the Niger Delta Region of Nigeria

Onyeanunam Ngozi Ekeke & Chinedu C. Anyadike · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: The prevention of injuries is a daunting task, and it is even more challenging in developing countries where resources need to be managed prudently. The aetiology of genitourinary injuries varies according to the geographical region. Injuries that were previously unco...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39232

Perception of Early Pregnancy Symptoms among Antenatal Women in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

Ikobho Ebenezer Howells & Abam Dagogo Semenitari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Early pregnancy symptoms are commonly experienced by most women during pregnancy. While some such as missed periods may serve as an early warning symptom, others may be troublesome, necessitating treatment, and even hospital admission. Objective: The main objective of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39931

Validation of Homegrown Stethoscope Simulator for Cardiopulmonary Training

Tarig Eltoum Yagoub Fadelelmoula · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: The education of health care professionals is a major contributor for patient safety. Advocates of simulation-based education, claim a particularly important role for this modality. Auscultation with stethoscope is an indispensable tool for optimal management of cardi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38448

Culture, Sun Exposure and Vitamin D Deficiency in Benghazi Libya

Mariam Omar, Faiza Nouh, Manal Younis, Moftah Younis, Nesma Nabil, Marwa Saad & Munyah Ali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Vitamin D is produced from sunlight exposure through ultraviolet B radiation of the skin. Several factors affect sunlight exposure include time of day, seasonal variation, lower absorption of vitamin D due to dark skin color, sunscreen use, clothing and coverage for c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39562

Attitudes of Students towards the Profession of Medical Laboratory Science in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Sciences of Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria

K. K. Ibrahim, A. Garba, O. Erhabor, A. S. Mainasara, A. H. Buhari, O. Augustine, M. Sanusi, M. K. Dallatu, M. H. Yeldu, I. B. Aliyu, A. Umar, M. L. Jidda & A. A. Ngaski · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: To look into the attitudes of Medical Laboratory Science students towards the profession of Medical Laboratory Sciences (Bachelor of Medical Laboratory Science) in Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, Usmanu Danfodiyo University (UDU), Sokoto, North-Western Nigeria. Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/29096

Analysis of Motor Complications in Parkinson’s Disease Phenotypes

Nargiza Mansurova & Q. Khaydarova Dildora · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Patients with PD were enrolled in the research study and underwent examination on movement disorder and drug-induced motor complication by UPDRS III and IV. Hoehn and Yahr scale was used to describe the intermediate course of disease. All antiparkinsonian drugs were calculated on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/37797

Identification, Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns and Biofilm Detection of Isolates in Orthopaedic Implant Infections

Shazia Benazir, Dalip K. Kakru, Syed Khurshid, Asifa Bhat, Umar Nazir, Shaista Nazir, Naseer A. Mir & Lenah Bashir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: As orthopaedic implants are being increasingly used, managing the implant-associated infections has become a challenge. The aim of this study was to evaluate the bacteriological profile with antibiotic susceptibility patterns and biofilm detection in orthopaedic impla...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38988

Anatomic Variations and Anomalies in Mandibular First Premolar Teeth

Bharti Sharma, Kamal Nabhi, Shajah Hussain Sheikh & Pooja Mehra · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Mandibular Premolars have been reported with complex anatomical variations making them one of the most difficult teeth to manage endodontically. A clear knowledge and understanding of the anatomy of human teeth is an essential requirement for all dental procedures especially in t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38633

In-hospital Imaging Prevalence, Patterns of Neurological Involvement in Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis: Analysis from Pakistan

Fatima Mubarak, Muhammad Azeemuddin, Shayan Sirat Maheen Anwar, Waseem Mehmood Nizamani & Madiha Beg · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Objective: The objective of the study was to calculate in-hospital imaging prevalence and report patterns of neurological involvement in cerebral venous sinus thrombosis patients presenting at a tertiary care hospital in a developing country. Methods: A cross-sectional analytical...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38540

Restoration of Insulin Productionin Induced Diabetic Rats, by Wakouba an Extract of Local Plant

Kouame Felix, Tiepka Justine, Bahi Calixte, Coulibaly Adama & Lucien Boga · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Wakouba is an extract of a medicinal plant used by the local populations of Côte d'Ivoire for the treatment of diabetes Aims: Develop a new drug from the medicinal plants of our country Cote d'Ivoire that will be able to treat emerging diseases like diabetes. Material...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38099

Retrospective Analysis of Malarial Parasitemia and Bacteremia in Febrile Episodes Seen at Tertiary Hospital at Nguru, Nigeria

K. O. Okon, M. Y. Bularafa, S. Pius, S. T. Balogun, R. T. Akuhwa, B. A. Zanna & J. O. Onah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Febrile episode remains the common clinical presentation responsible for hospital admission among children aged less than 5 years in sub-Saharan African. The overlapping of clinical signs and symptoms, with diverse aetiological agents implicated in febrile illness, te...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38781

Clinicoradiological Correlation of Crouzon Syndrome – A Case Report

P. Venkatalakshmi Aparna, F. Massillamani, A. Priyadharshini & D. K. S. Lakshminrusimhan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Crouzon's syndrome is a rare autosomally dominant genetic disorder with complete penetrance and variable expressivity. In 1912 a French neurosurgeon first described this disorder. There is a mutation in the fibroblast growth factor receptor 2 (FGFR2) gene which causes this syndro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38904

Knowledge of Diabetic Complications and Practice of Routine Medical Check-up among Type 2 Diabetics in Nigeria

Ogunleye Adeyemi, T. Famakinwa Timothy, Daomi Victoria Oluwanimodimu & T. Oluwafemi Tosin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Awareness about possible complications and regular medical check-up are essential for prevention, early detection and treatment of diabetic complications. Data on a pattern of health check among individuals with diabetes mellitus (DM) is scarce; thus we aimed to assess the practi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38597

The Adjunctive Effect of Topical Application of Metronidazole 15% Gel to Manage of Moderate Distal Pocket on Mandibular Wisdom Teeth Being Treated for Endodontic-periodontal Lesions

Anas Abdullah Q. Khawshhal, Mohammed MA. Abdullah Al-Abdaly & Bassam Abdullah Qasem Khoshhal · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: This study aims to evaluate the adjunctive effect of topical application of metronidazole 15% gel to manage of moderate distal pocket on mandibular wisdom teeth being treated for endodontic-periodontal lesions. Materials and Methods: This study included thirty mandibular wis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39716