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Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

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Factors Predicting Dyslipidemia in Obese Type 2 Diabetic Subjects

Muhammad Azfar Tanveer, Ghulam Mohyudin Chaudhary, Asher Fawwad, Nida Mustafa, Maria Khalid & Aymon Shafi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Objective: To determine the frequency and associated factors of dyslipidemia among obese type 2 diabetes mellitus subjects. Materials and Methods: A total of 377 consecutive subjects diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes mellitus who were falling in the eligibility criteria were include...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32429

A Systematic Encounter with a Psycho-oncologist: Longitudinal Study in Women with Breast Cancer

David Ogez, Emmanuelle Zech, Aline Van Maanen, Céline Brison, Sylviane Meulemans, Mireille Aimont, François Duhoux, Martine Berlière & Philippe de Timary · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Introduction: Cancer patients usually will not ask for psychological support. To increase the proportion of patients who may benefit from psychological support, an encounter was implemented in our hospital, within days following the announcement of a breast cancer diagnosis. In t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32251

Prevalence and Public Knowledge, Attitude and Practice of Traditional Medicine in Al-Aziziah, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Omer Abdulaziz Al-Yahia, Abdullah Mohammed Al-Bedah, Dalal Salem Al-Dossari, Sara Osama Salem & Naseem Akhtar Qureshi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: For several reasons, the use of traditional medicine (TM) related to complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) has been rising globally. Therefore, the extent to which people are involved in TM/CAM therapies needs regular studies around the world. Objective: This c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32749

Outbreaks of a Presumed Infectious Agent Associated with Changes in Fertility, Stillbirth, Congenital Abnormalities and the Gender Ratio at Birth

Rodney P. Jones · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: To investigate changes in the gender ratio (M/F) at birth, fertility and stillbirth rates in England and Wales. Study Design: Analysis of average GR (1974-2010) for 570 UK local government areas. Re-analysis of average GR for births in the UK (2007-2014), by place of birth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32372

Men’s Perception and Practice of Family Planning in Ede South Local Government Area Osun State, Nigeria

Eyitope Oluseyi Amu, Olugbenga Olusola Odu, Victor Adovi Aduayi, Samson Ayo Deji, Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel & Olubayo O. Owoeye · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Majority of men in Sub-Saharan Africa have been observed to have poor family planning (FP) behaviour. The study was carried out to determine the awareness, perception and practice of family planning among men in Ede South Local Government Area (LGA), Osun State, Niger...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32408

Reproductive Factors and Risk of Breast Cancer: A Jordanian Case Control Study

Mohammad Al Qadire · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: This study aims to identify reproductive factors associated with risk of breast cancer among Jordanian women. Study Design: A case-control study design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Data was collected between February and October 2016 from three large hospitals whe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32401

Hand Injuries in a Suburban Hospital Bayelsa State Nigeria

Tabowei I. Benjamin & Amaefula Temple Ejike · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: To determine the etiology and pattern of presentation of patient with hand injury in a semi-urban center in Bayelsa State Nigeria. Study Design: This is a retrospective study in which all the case notes of patients who had hand injury at Niger Delta University Teaching Hosp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30731

Echocardiographic Features of Patients with Stroke in Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Rita C. Ezennaka & Sotonye T. Dodiyi-Manuel · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Stroke is a major challenge to physicians worldwide, with a high incidence, mortality, disability rates and costs. Systemic hypertension (SH) is the most dominant risk factor for the development of stroke. It results in left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) which is a strong risk fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32076

Hypoxia Inducible Factor 1α as a Diagnostic and Predictor Test of Liver Fibrosis

El-Sayed S. Tharwa, Mahmoud A. El Tahawy & Olfat M. Hendy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Introduction: Regulation of the the metabolic activities of the liver is done by oxygen, which is considered as a critical signaling molecule in that issue. Oxygen delivery dysregulation provoke hepatic steatosis and inflammation. Hypoxia inducible factors (HIF1α) control the exp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30390

The Influence of Different Polishing Systems on the Surface Roughness and Microhardness of Nanocomposites after Exposure to Acid Drink

Bruna C. O. Lima, Carlize Vincenzi, Juliana Royer Heidmann, Glaucia M. B. Ambrosano, Virgínia Bosquiroli, Márcio J. Mendonça & Veridiana Camilotti · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: This in vitro study evaluated the surface roughness and microhardness of nanocomposites, after storage in acid solution for three months, with different techniques polishing systems. Study Design: In vitro study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Restorative Dentis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30988