Aim: To establish clinical chemistry reference intervals for the Rwandan population. Study Design: A population-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried out in three blood transfusion centres: Buhanda, Ruhango and Nyaruteja, between August a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2741
Aims: To determine the effect of cytokines, namely transforming growth factor-beta one (TGF-β1), and interleukin-6 (IL-6) on the expression of 88 cancer-related microRNAs (miRNAs) in TW01 nasopharyngeal carcinoma (NPC) cells with or without the presence of Epstein-Barr virus late...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2426
Aims: This study assessed and compared compliance with preferred infant feeding options among HIV positive booked and un-booked women in Osun State in South western Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/1307
Objectives: This paper is intended to describe 1) the level of diabetes control and 2) related disturbances of the menstrual cycle among diabetic women in Kinshasa. Study Design: It is a prospective, observational, case control study carried out from 1st till 31st July 2012 in a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2574
Background: There are conflicting reports regarding the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and intraocular pressure (IOP). There is a need to evaluate these contradicting findings in our environment. Aim: To examine the relationship between intraocular pressure and body m...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2715
The culture medium of Oryctes monoceros larva has nutrient composition and significant quantities of mineral elements required for fungi growth. The presence of these major mineral elements such as Na, Ca, K, Mg, Mn, Fe and Cu in the larva served as growth factor. The present stu...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/1234
Aims: Effect of nitrogen supply and genotypic variation for different traits related to nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) were studied in order to enhance the understanding of genetic basis of NUE and to find genetic materials for developing low-N tolerant maize genotypes. Methodolog...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2483
Introduction: Recent evidence suggests that HIV/AIDS and Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) share essential commonalities in their risk factors, progression and management. However, the interrelatedness between the global responses to HIV/AIDS and NCDs hasn’t been systematically ana...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2835
Aims: Exposure to a structured curriculum in reproductive medicine during medical school is helpful given the high frequency of fertility and pregnancy-related issues that future physicians will encounter. This study sought to evaluate a new reproductive medicine module for medic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2659
Introduction: HIV/AIDS and Noncommunicable diseases are the major public health threats of developing countries. Analysis of joint epidemiological patterns of these diseases will help in designing and implementing appropriate interventions to mitigate their impacts. Objectives: T...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2523
Aim: To assess differences in schistosomiasis knowledge in farmers working in traditional, improved traditional and modern irrigation schemes in Tanzania. Study Design: A cross-sectional survey among farmers practicing irrigation rice farming, in 2 different regions and 6 differe...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2479
Background: Surgical site infections [SSI] are one of the most common nosocomial infections. This study was therefore carried out to determine the incidence and risk factors associated with surgical site infection among patients in a tertiary care center in Western Nigeria. Metho...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/1769
Aims: To assess the present endemicity of urinary schistosomiasis among school aged pupils in Ipogun, a notable endemic village in Ondo state, Nigeria and also the efficacy of single dose Praziquantel in chemotherapy. Study Design: The overall goal of the study was to assess the...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/2606
Aim: A 56 days feeding trial was conducted with 225 Marshal Broiler chicks to evaluate the effect of activated coconut charcoal on their growth performance and nutrient digestibility. Study Design: The design of the experiment was completely randomized design (CRD). Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2085
Aims: The influence of extrusion cooking variables on the residence time and throughput of a single screw extruder were investigated using blends of African yam bean (AYB) and cassava flour. The main purpose was to optimize the throughput and residence time of AYB/cassava extrusi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2014/2252