Diabetic kidney disease (DKD) is a major and increasing worldwide public health concern because it is the leading cause of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and a high risk for cardiovascular events. A number of interventions if initiated at an early stage of DKD reduce the risk and...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43603
This research was carried out to determine the physicochemical and microbiological characteristics of groundwater in boreholes used as drinking water in Mgboushimini community in Obio Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State in Nigeria. Eight water samples (n=8) from different...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42959
Aim and Objective: To determine the relationship between Hamular-Notch Incisive Papilla Plane and Camper’s Plane in edentulous patients. Also to know the relation between occlusal plane and ala- tragal line from superior, middle and inferior border of tragus to the inferior borde...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43756
Background: The variant types of preauricular sinuses (‘postauricular sinuses’) presenting as postauricular swelling have rarely been reported. Preauricular sinuses and cysts result from developmental defects of the first and second pharyngeal arches. This and other congenital ea...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44017
Aims: Evaluate the effects of Longevinex®, Statins, and caloric restriction in a one-eyed patient with Dominant Drusen. Presentation of Case: A 44-year old male patient with OD congenital amblyopia (20/800 VA) and persistent OS confluent drusen (20/20 VA) (Dominant Drusen) was p...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43775
Background: Diagnostic errors arising from wrong clinical judgments and conclusions are common occurrences worldwide in routine medical practice. Unfortunately, it results in unpleasant clinical sequelae such as unnecessary complications and premature deaths. Many of these cases...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43384
During pregnancy there are many changes in female posture which affect gait parameters. Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze changes in foot plantar pressure patterns in pregnant women in their third trimester versus non pregnant women. Methods: Thirty female subjects co...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44145
Background: Primary health care (PHC) is the gateway to the health system, and is expected to resolve up to 85% of health problems in general. Sub-optimal management of asthma can be attributed to patient’s, doctor’s or health services’ factors. The aim of this study was to asses...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/43617
Small intestinal diverticulosis refers to the presence of multiple saclike mucosal herniations through weak points in the intestinal wall this is a rare presentation. Small intestinal diverticulae are far less common than colonic diverticulae. The prevalence of small intestinal d...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44119
Aims: This study aims to determine the prevalence of pharyngocutaneous fistula and the risk factors in this environment. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital, Sokoto, Niger...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/44127