Background: Healers around the world successfully practice traditional cautery (in Arabic kaiy) since ancient times. Traditional cautery, centuries of medical practice with unidentified exact origin has survived till today that authenticates its significance and effectiveness in...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40370
Background: Chilli (Capsicum annuum), an extensively cultivated vegetable, is used to spice many dishes. It contains capsaicinoids, which give it a characteristic pungency. The most active and well known amongst these capsaicinoids is capsaicin (8-methyl-N-vanillyl-6-nonenamide),...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40348
Background: Inguinal hernia repair is the most common operation performed by general surgeons worldwide. Early presentation and elective repair are necessary to eliminate the morbidity and mortality associated with this condition. The diagnosis is based on clinical signs and symp...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38103
Background and Aims: This study examines the spectrum of diseases, booking status of women, surgical interventions and maternal outcome of obstetric patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) in the past 10 years. Methodology: A 10-year retrospective review of all obstetr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38256
Background: Smear microscopy remains the primary tool for the detection of tuberculosis in Ghana. Laboratory diagnosis of active tuberculosis cases by sputum smear microscopy is a critical component of Directly Observed Treatment, Shortcourse (DOTS). Effective control of tubercul...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40156
Introduction: Laparoscopic common bile duct exploration (LCBDE) for choledocholithiasis is a popular option in many surgical institutes. Decompression of biliary system via T-tube post supra-duodenal choledochotomy has been the traditional surgical practice. Primary closure of co...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/36378
Background: Rehabilitation of blind people is one of the components of Vision 2020. Despite advancement in technology and low vision rehabilitation, it is still difficult for blind people to gain paid employment especially in low income countries. This study was embarked upon to...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39856
Aim: This study aimed to identify the determinants of Ante-natal care, place of delivery and post-natal care services of rural women in Northern Nigeria. Study Design: It was a descriptive cross-sectional design Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in selected rur...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40285
Aims: To evaluate the Pharmacognostical and Phytochemical characteristics of the stem bark of Rhododendron arboreum Sm.(Pullas) Place and Duration of Study: Pharmacognostical and phytochemical laboratory, PG Department of Dravyaguna Vigyana, National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40391
Introduction: The styloid process arises from petrous part of temporal bone as an osseous projection and shows considerable anatomic variability. The elongated styloid process presents with various signs and symptoms. The manifestations may vary widely such as cervicofacial pain,...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39071