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Benign Multicystic Omental Mesothelioma in Pregnancy: A Case Report and Review of the Literature

Maria Gabriella D’Agate, Giuseppe Scibilia & Paolo Scollo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Benign Multicystic Peritoneal Mesothelioma (BMPM) is a very rare condition of unknown pathogenesis, that occurs mainly in women in their reproductive age (5:1 female/male ratio). The pathogenesis of BMPM is unclear and doubts regarding its neoplastic and reactive nature exist. Fu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/4471

Gestational Diabetes in a Tertiary Healthcare Centre at Abeokuta, South Western Nigeria: A Five Year Retrospective Review

C. F. Chukwunyere, D. O. Awonuga & U. Igwe · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Background: Women with gestational diabetes are at increased risk of adverse perinatal and maternal morbidities. Hence early detection and management of this condition is vital to ensure better outcome for both mother and baby [1,2]. Approximately 7% of all pregnancies are compli...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/14300

HPLC Profiling and Antioxidant Properties of the Ethanol Extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus Leaf Available in Bangladesh

Hemayet Hossain, Proity Nayeeb Akbar, Shaikh Emdadur Rahman, Sabina Yeasmin, Tanzir Ahmed Khan, Md. Mahfuzur Rahman & Ismet Ara Jahan · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

The aim of this research was to investigate the antioxidant activity and HPLC fingerprinting profiles of the ethanolic leaf extract of Hibiscus tiliaceus growing in Bangladesh. Catechin, rutin hydrate, ellagic acid and quercetin contents were quantified in the sample by HPLC-DAD...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/14720

An Evaluation of the Sub Acute Toxicity and Haemostatic Effects of Leaves Extract of Achyranthes aspera in Mice and Albino Rats

Bassey Emmanuel Okon, Essien Ettienne Essien, Ching Fidelis Poh & Mbagwu Herbert Orji · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2015

Background: Achyranthes aspera is used mostly in Nigerian and other folklore medicines to stop bleeding from wounds and in the treatment of other conditions such as dog bite, scorpion bite, gonorrhoea, obstetric disorders and diabetes mellitus. Objectives: The present study evalu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2015/7043

Frequency of Three Common Mutations of CARD15/NOD2 Gene in Jordanian Patients with Crohn’s Disease

Khaled A. Jadallah, Ammar K. Daoud, Osama N. Abu Nasra, Susan M. Kullab, Waseem T. Hamoudi, Niazy A. Abu Farsakh & Nabil A. Bashir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background and Aims: CARD15/NOD2 is recognized as a major susceptibility gene for Crohn’s disease. Several mutations of CARD15/NOD2 have been reported in different racial groups. We aimed to investigate the frequency of three common CARD15/NOD2 mutations in a Jordanian Crohn’s di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15953

Antimicrobial Resistance among Acinetobacter species and Evaluation of Risk Factors

Raminder Sandhu & Kanwardeep Singh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Acinetobacter has gained importance as an emerging multi drug resistant nosocomial pathogen among non fermenting aerobic gram negative bacteria, especially in intensive care units. This organism is contributing to increased morbidity and mortality with strong propensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14427

Assessment of Porcelain Fused to Metal Crown Preparations by General Practitioners in Saudi Arabia

Mohammed M. Al-Moaleem, Nasser S. Al Hashim, Khalid A. Asiri, Essa A. Al Makhloti, Nasser M. Al Ahmari & Shreyas Tikare · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Principles for fabricating prosthetic restorations include sufficient axial preparation and adequate occlusal clearance of the prepared teeth. This study measured the convergence angles in the prepared teeth for porcelain fused to metal (PFM) crowns done by general pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15861

Tactile Acuity among Commercial Motorcyclists in Uturu, Nigeria

C. D. Ubani, S. K. Oparah, A. A. Nwankwo & E. E. Osim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To determine and compare tactile acuity of commercial motorcyclists with that of their age and sex matched controls. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in Uturu, a suburban university town in South Eastern Nigeria, from July...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15805

Automatic Patent Analysis Used to Improve Innovation and Development in Developing Countries

Dou Henri, Manullang Sri Damayanty, Kister Jacky & Dou Jean-Marie Jr · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The improvement of an industrial policy is a key focus in developed countries as well as in countries in development. The efficient use of competencies and knowledge of the research laboratories is one the strategies that can lead to the creation of new products and services link...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14000

Do Boundary Conflicts between the Roles of the Hospital Ward Pharmacist and The Medical and Nursing Team Still Exist?

Cecchi Adriana & Carchietti Elio · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

The hospital ward role of the pharmacist has developed in the last few years due to the necessity to improve the use of drugs. The Increasing complexity of drug therapy, particularly in hospitals, has highlighted the need to integrate the role of the pharmacist into the healthcar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14625

On the Plasma Parameters in Co-sputtering Discharge

Mahdi Hasan Suhail, Kadhim A. Adim & Ahmad Hammed Wanas · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2015

In this work, a DC planar sputtering system has been successfully designed, manufactured and assembled. The glow discharge plasma chamber was made of stainless steel with a length of 40.5 cm and a diameter of 28 cm. This chamber consists of two Co- planar sputtering magnetrons ad...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2015/14876

Genetic and Phenotypic Identification of Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Isolates from Retail Poultry Carcasses in Omu-Aran, North-Central Nigeria

C. E. Okolie, U. C. Essien & J. Idoko · Biotechnology Journal International · 2015

Staphylococcus aureus is a well-known agent of zoonotic infections. Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant S. aureus (LA-MRSA) had been receiving public health attention for over a decade. Recently, the genomes of some MRSA strains evolved further by enabling acquisition of v...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BBJ/2015/13145

Survival and Growth Response of Seedlings to Seed Size Variation of Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth

Edward Missanjo & Chikumbutso Maya · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Aims: To investigate the influence of seed size variation on seedling growth height, root collar diameter, root length, seedling length, root shoot ratio, number of leafs, leaf area, dry weight and survival of Albizia lebbeck in the nursery. Place and Duration of Study: The exper...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/15995

Wastewater Management Using an Aquatic and Semi-aquatic Plant species, Cattail (Typha domingensis) and Duckweed (Spirodela polyrhiza L.)

C. A. Byrne, A. Nankishore & A. A. Ansari · Journal of Agriculture and Ecology Research International · 2015

Constructed wetlands are excellent chemical-free system, for reducing physico-chemical parameters and faecal coliform densities. Present research work was carried from 2013 to 2014 with the objective of wastewater management using two plant species cattail (Typha domingensis) and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAERI/2015/15583