Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global public health problem. It has an overwhelming prevalence, yet accepted therapies are ineffective in reducing disease progression. Bronchodilators, the mainstay of COPD treatment, only provide symptomatic relief. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19607
Bruna P. M. Rafacho, Bertha F. Polegato, Roberto M. T. Inoue, Luciano N. Santos, Kurt Schnitz, Polyanne C. Garcia, Leonardo A. M. Zornoff, Marina P. Okoshi, Paula S. Azevedo, Daniella R. Duarte, Sergio A. R. Paiva & Marcos F. Minicucci·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Background: Advances in critical care have increased survival chances and the demand for a scientific approach to outcome prediction. The present study aimed to investigate the associations of clinical information, demographic and laboratory data with mortality; and to elaborate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19176
The study assessed the impacts of climate variability on wetland and fishing households in the Niger Delta region, Nigeria. Three hundred and twenty four respondents were selected using multi-stage sampling technique. Primary data were collected using questionnaire, in-depth inte...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/19360
Aims: Insulinoma, though a very rare disease, is the most common endocrine tumors of the pancreas. High serum insulin levels during hypoglycemic episodes are specific for the diagnosis. Where ultrasonography, tomography and other imaging modalities are not adequate for determinat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19978
Short Rib Polydactyly Syndrome (SRPS) type II also known as Majewski syndrome, is the rarest of the four subtypes of SRPS which is a rare inherited skeletal dysplasia. We report a case of Majewski syndrome in a neonate with brief review of literature. A 24 years old primigravida,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18367
Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting remains a significant problem in our clinical setting. This study at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar in Nigeria aims to investigate the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting among gynaecological and non...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18030
Aims: The present study has been conducted with the aim of evaluating the anxiety status of pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy and fear of childbirth and related factors. Methodology: This longitudinal study was conducted in 2014 on 186 pregnant women attending he...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19784
Aim: Despite the adverse mental health consequences of sexual violence, the majority of cases are unreported by victims. Non-disclosure prevents access to appropriate therapeutic and legal interventions. The design of interventions to facilitate reporting of sexual abuse is hinge...
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/19291
Aims: The study was conducted to determine the effectiveness of pyramided genes in improving angular leaf spot (ALS) resistance in susceptible common bean cultivars. Study Design: The experiment was set in randomized block design with three replications. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2015/17833
Microorganisms present in the environment pose a considerable hazard to historical objects and works of art. They are capable of settling on objects, and due to their ability to produce various enzymes, they can actively destroy these special objects, the poor preservation of whi...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2015/19535
For real-time management of power distribution systems, when rapid operational adjustments are required to cope with intermittent power generation which is typical of renewable-based units, it is imperative that the optimization of the overall power distribution system be address...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/19043
Introduction: The temperature, as one of the essential factors affecting the growth and survivability of all microorganisms, may have an impact on them in two opposite directions: the change in the temperature (its increase and decrease) may have a positive impact on the growth r...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/18950
Aims: To determine the impact of leachate from septic tank on proximate well-water quality in two different residential areas and the variation in the physico-chemical parameters of the well-water that are associated with spatial geographical location. Study Design: Randomized mo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/12452
The decision of whether to repair (restore) or demolish-and-reconstruct a severely damaged building is not always obvious. Such decisions require not only regular inspection and design calculation, but rather long experience and practical judgment that needs to consider safety, s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/19513
Understanding what is happening with teachers’ availability, training and quality is one of the most pressing issues facing education in Africa today. Over the past decade many African countries have been reducing their investments in teacher training and recruiting nonprofession...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2015/18207