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Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

Published by SCIENCEDOMAIN international · ISSN (electronic) 2456-8899

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The Role of Indirect Immunofluorescence Methods in the Detection of Autoimmune Antibodies in Thyroid Disease

Nourdin Kadi & Lina Kayali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of antithyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg Ab) and antipyroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO Ab) in thyroid disease and investigated the role of indirect immunofluorescence methods in its detection. Study Design: The study was carried out...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36949

Healthcare-Associated Infection Specificities’ in a Tunisian University Hospital: Overview of the Results

Mohamed Mahjoub, Amel Amara, Nabiha Bouafia, Sihem Ben Fredj, Amel Ben Abdeljalil & Mansour Njah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Our study was conducted, in university hospital center Farhat Hached of Sousse (city in Tunisian center-east), within healthcare-associated infections (HAI) epidemiological surveillance program. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the healthcare-associated inf...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36829

Dyslipidemia in HIV Infected Children and Adolescents on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Abuja, Nigeria

A. A. Okechukwu, J. O. Lawson & M. Dalilo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Compelling evidence exists on the usefulness of highly active antiretroviral therapy in the improvement of life of people living with HIV. There is however growing concern from its prolong exposure in children because of possible undesirable effects on the body lipid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36009

Analysis of Regulatory Compliance on Radiation Safety Parameters with Chain of Diagnostic Centers in Tamil Nadu, India

R. Rajan & Paul Rajan Raj Kumar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: To evaluate compliance against Atomic Energy Regulatory Body guidelines in India with chain of diagnostic centers, aimed at protecting the health of people while using human made ionizing radiation. To assess whether revenue, patient queue size and Quality System accreditat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37075

Long-term Weight Changes and Subsequent Hypercholesterolemia in Chinese Population

Liancheng Zhao, Long Zhou, Ying Li, Min Guo & Yangfeng Wu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: To explore the relationship between long-term body weight changes and hypercholes-terolemia in middle aged Chinese population. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Epidemiology, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36956

Diagnosis of Vaginal Candidiasis and Trichomonas vaginalis Infection by Antibody Coated Latex Particles

Hossein Yousofi-Darani, Seyedeh Maryam Sharafi, Maryam Heidari, Simin Taghi Poor, Rasool Jafari & Seyed Mohsen Hosseini · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Introduction: Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida spp. Trichomoniasis is also an infection with worldwide distribution. Recurrent vaginitis which may be associated with lack of proper diagnosis is now one of the problems of women visiting Gynecology clinics. Consi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36600

The Effect of Gum Arabic on Energy Balance Genes in Mouse Liver

Jaafar Suleiman Fedail, Hassan Hussein Musa, Abdelkareem Abdalla Ahmed, Amal Zakria Sifaldin & Taha Hussein Musa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: Energy homeostasis is regulated by a complex neuroendocrine system including appetite regulatory hypothalamus peptides and adipocytes derived peripheral signals. The aim was to study the effects of Gum Arabic on fat mass and obesity-associated gene expression in liver. Stud...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35322

Spectrum of Adult Digestive Diseases Presenting at a Suburban Tertiary Health Facility in Nigeria

Abiodun Christopher Jemilohun, Olusola Olateju Akanbi, Sebastine Oseghae Oiwoh, Adedapo Adegboyega Adeleke & Olusayo Akinwumi Akanbi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Diseases of the digestive system vary in type and distribution worldwide. There is presently no comprehensive audit of the types of digestive diseases presenting at any particular tertiary health facility in Nigeria. We present an audit of the digestive diseases prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36761

Diagnosing Cerebral Venous Sinus Thrombosis on Unenhanced Computed Tomography -Measuring the Hounsfield Unit. Does it Add to the Confirmation of Diagnosis?

Fatima Mubarak & Waseem Mehmood Nizamani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Over past decade, epidemiology of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) has significantly changed. CVST is being diagnosed clinically and by non- invasive imaging techniques early in its course and has better prognosis and non-fatal outcomes. Methods: Institutional...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33324

Correlative Studies on Anthropometric Indexes for Identifying Obesity in Pregnancy

J. C. Igweh, P. R. C. Esegbue, A. A. Aigbiremolen, R. N. Ativie, E. M. Aisuodionoe, O. M. Odigie & C. E. Okereke · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Currently, Obesity in pregnancy is a major health problem across the globe. In the past 20 years, prevalence of Obesity in pregnancy has doubled, leading to a wide range of complications in pregnancy. To foretell and manage this condition, clinicians and other health practitioner...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2017/28937