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A Case Report of Peripheral –Type Ameloblastic Fibrodentinoma and a Review

Priyanka Agarwal, Nirupama Kothari & Minoti Girdhar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Ameloblastic fibrodentinoma (AFD) is a rare benign tumor usually interpreted as a neoplasm similar to ameloblastic fibroma (AF), characterized by formation of dysplastic dentin on histopathological diagnosis. Peripheral –type ameloblastic fibro-dentinoma (PAFD) is exceedingly rar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17353

Eight Months vs Six Months Anti-TB Regimen in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Nigeria

Olusoji James Daniel, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Hussein Abdulrrazzaq, Mustapha Gidado, Olajumoke Onazi & Gabriel Akang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The eight month’s treatment regimen (2RHZE/6EH) was used by the Nigerian National TB and Leprosy Control Programme for the management of tuberculosis cases since 2003 when they commenced operation until October 2010 when the six month’s treatment regimen (2RHZE/4RH) w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17320

Increasing Number of Comorbidities is Related to Delay to Surgical Management of a Perforated Peptic Ulcer in Patients who Died

Arkadiusz Peter Wysocki, Peita M. Webb, Jennifer Allen, Therese Rey-Conde & John B. North · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: The incidence of peptic ulcer disease has declined since the introduction of medical therapy, but the rate of perforated peptic ulcer and associated mortality has remained relatively constant. Delay to definitive treatment is known to adversely affect survival. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18198

Prevalence of Smoking among Patients Attending Cardiac Clinic in Gaza Strip

H. A. Abu Tawila & A. A. Thabet · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The aims of the study were to determine the prevalence of tobacco smoking among patients attending private clinic and to examine the socio-demographic correlates of smoking in Gaza City. A retrospective study was carried out. The case records of all patients attending private che...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16770

The Effects of Self-care Training on Self-perception in Diabetic Adolescents

Fatemeh Bahramnezhad, Arezoo Fathi, Mahmoud Shiri & Parvaneh Asgari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Some of the problems that diabetic adolescents face are disturbances in mental image, difficulty in communicating with peers, and fear of dependence and lack of self-sufficiency, which cause changes in self-perception. Methods: This study was a clinical trial with a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16245

Therapeutic Implication of Terfezia claveryi Extract on Corneal Ulcer of Rabbit’s Eye

Yousef H. Aldebasi, Manzoor A. Qureshi, Amjad A. Khan, Salah M. Aly & Muhammad I. Ahmad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial activity of Terfezia claveryi crude extract on induced corneal ulcer in rabbit’s eye. Study Design: Study was carried out in Rabbits eye. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was conducted in the experimental...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17229

Prevalence, Awareness and Factors Associated with Hypertension among Adult Residents in Lagos: A Population Based Study

Olusoji James Daniel, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Esther Ngozi Adejumo, Rotimi Samuel Owolabi, Rotimi Williams Braimoh & Albert Adekunle Salako · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Hypertension is a global public health problem in both developed and developing countries. It is estimated that 75% of the world hypertensive patients in 2025 will be in developing countries including Nigeria. There is need to understand the nature of the epidemic and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17421

The Judicial Implications of Necrophilia

Nico P. Swartz · Advances in Research · 2015

In many countries there are no laws that address the necessary legalities about necrophilia. This legal incapacity hinders states to prosecute individuals who are caught having sex with dead bodies. As a result necrophilic sex acts are not illegal. The lethargy of the law in rega...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14731

Emotional Difficulties in Adolescence: Psychopathology and Family Interactions

M. Gatta, A. Simonelli, L. Sudati, M. Sisti, L. Svanellini, M. Stucchi, A. Spoto & P. A. Battistella · International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal · 2015

Introduction: Several studies on developmental age have investigated aspects relating to emotional competence, and alexithymia in particular, showing that it is associated with behavioral problems in childhood and adolescence. Some such research has focused on the relationship be...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/INDJ/2015/17789

Soil Contamination from Non-sanitary Waste Landfill in Langat Water Catchment Area, Malaysia

Sharifah Norkhadijah Syed Ismail, Che Fauziah Ishak, Mohd. Armi Abu Samah, Erneeza Mohd. Hatta & Aini Syuhaida Abdul Wahab · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Soil is a complex matrix and a major reservoir of contamination. It has the ability to bind many potential toxic elements such as heavy metals and they can exist in various forms. Leachate triggered soil contamination in waste landfill through sorption and migration process. This...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15102

The Use of Galena as Weighting Material in Drilling Mud

U. Akpabio Julius, I. Akpanika Offiong & O. Etim Idorenyin · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

A successful oil well drilling depends largely on a good mud Program. During drilling, mud provides sufficient hydrostatic pressure, removes drill cuttings and cools drill bits. Mud additives are always required to provide sufficient hydrostatic pressure to ensure borehole stabil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15095

What Effects Do Cognitive Reasoning Ability and Prior Exposure to Content have on Upper Basic Two Students’ Retention in Basic Science?

Emmanuel E. Achor & Ayuba P. Duguryil · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: This study addressed the effects of cognitive reasoning ability and prior exposure to content on Upper Basic two (8th grader) students’ retention in Basic Science. This focus was necessitated by the persistent poor performance in science generally and inability to meet up w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/18260

Post Vaccination Immune Response Potentiation against Blue Tongue Vaccination with Stresomix in Deccani lambs and Sheep

D. B. V. Ramana, M. J. Saxena, K. Ravikanth, Adarsh . & S. Maini · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aim: The aim of the study was to determine the immunopotentiatory effect of Stresomix, a polyherbal anti stress, immunomodulatory formulation against blue tongue vaccination. The hypothesis was that antistress, adaptogenic and immunomodulatory properties of Stresomix constituent...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/18459

Comparison of Widal Test with Cultural Methods for Evaluation of Salmnella typhi/paratyphi Infection

C. I. Eleazar, C. U. Iroegbu & I. P. Udoh · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2015

Aims: To compare the effectiveness of the Widal screening, stool and blood cultures methods for typhoid/paratyphoid fever diagnosis in exposed subjects. Study Design: Analysis involved a prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: The study took place at the Department of Med...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2015/17986