The commercial value of unprocessed wool is determined by its intrinsic quality; an indication of capacity to meet both processor and consumer demands. Wool quality is evaluated through routine assessment of characteristics that include mean fibre diameter, coefficient of variati...
Aims: To determine the prevalence of yeast species and their antifungal susceptibility profiles at Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital (KATH), Kumasi. Study Design: Cross-sectional design. Methodology: This study was conducted in 2009 at the bacteriology laboratory at KATH, Kumasi, Gh...
Aim: Our study aimed to evaluate the infiltration of tissue eosinophils and mast cells in oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) by using special stains. Study Design: Comparative study. Place of Study: Sharad Pawar Dental College, Sawangi (Meghe), Wardha, Maharashtra. Methodology:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2012/680
Purpose: To investigate if the larger capsulorhexis (7mm) is associated with a stable post-operative refraction with Acrysof IQ one-piece IOL (SN60WF, Alcon USA) implantation from 1month to 2 years after cataract surgery. Method: Retrospective chart review was made on 31 eyes of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2012/771
This study was aimed to investigate the use of pineapple as a cheap, eco-friendly adsorbent and support matrix for the immobilization of microbial cell and for subsequent removal of phenol from waste water. The effects of initial phenol concentration, pH and adsorbent particle si...
Osteosarcoma is a highly malignant bone tumour. It is derived from primitive mesenchymal bone forming cell. Osteosarcoma of the jaw is quite rare. Despite its rarity, the dentist may be the first health professional who observes tumours involving the jaws. As there is a greater v...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2012/699
Sofia D. Forssten, Nuria Salazar, Patricia López, Janne Nikkilä, Arthur C. Ouwehand, Ángeles Patterson, Patricia Ruas-Madiedo, Ana Suarez, Sonia Gonzalez & Miguel Gueimonde·European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety·2011
Immunosenescence and alterations in the intestinal microbiota are associated with aging. Immune functions, as well as the intestinal microbiota, can potentially be modified and improved by probiotics, thus being particularly beneficial to elderly consumers. The ability of Lactoba...
Aims: To evaluate the aqueous as well as ethanolic extracts of Tridax procumbens L., (Asteraceae) against various bacterial pathogens including strains obtained from community acquired and nosocomial infections. Study design: Experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Depar...
Tissue culture has been used to produce high quality and clean planting material. In addition to viral elimination, tissue culture offers other advantages such as rapid multiplication of seed stock for basic seed production within a short period of time. The method is also useful...
Aims: This study investigated the phytochemical composition of Jatropha tanjorensis leaf and the effect of its methanolic extract on serum lipid profile of albino rats. Study design: Experimental Animal Model. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry, Osun State Un...
Aims: Morbidity and mortality from kidney and liver diseases is rapidly increasing worldwide due to exposure of these organs to many kinds of xenobiotics. Medicinal herbs have been used widely to treat these disorders as there is no specific treatment in modern medicine to counte...
Aims: In this study, the methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) were isolated and identified by using biochemical tests, antibiogram and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to explore the circulation of MRSA among college students. Study design: Cross-sectional study. Pla...
Radiation intercepted by the crop canopy is directly correlated to dry matter accumulation. Calculation of fractional light interception by the crop is commonly performed by measuring photosynthetically active radiation above and below the canopy using a line-source quantum senso...
Aims: We examined the outcome and patency rates of secondary in comparison to primary arteriovenous fistulae (AVF) in a cohort of haemodialysis (HD) patients. Study design: A retrospective review of native AVFs formed in a five year period. Place and Duration of Study: Department...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2012/780
Mushrooms are highly nutritive, low-calorie food with good quality proteins, vitamins and minerals. Mushrooms are an important natural source of foods and medicines. Traditional aboriginals knew the medicinal importance of edible and wild mushrooms and these are now being screene...