Aims: Liver cirrhosis is the irreversible end result of fibrous scarring and associated with prominent morbidity and mortality. We aimed to investigate the involvement of nitrergic and opioidergic systems in the oxidative stress induced by bile duct ligation (BDL) rats by evalu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27568
Introduction: The vegetative state (VS) is a condition which can occurs after a severe brain injury. After hospital discharging Responsibility of caring of patients in vs is transferred to their families, which cause high burden for them. Religion and spirituality help people to...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26300
Aim: Nurses face plenty of challenges as a result of their workplace interactions pertaining in part to morality and in part to their individual rights. Nevertheless, having effective professional ethics, even when the nurse has faced a challenge, is part of their competency as a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27417
Objective: The present article aims to review all the in vitro experimental setups available in literature used to evaluate the resistance to sliding (RS) in orthodontics in correlation with other related parameters. Methods: An electronic search was performed in three different...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27208
Background: Blood supply to the brain is very vital for its functions. Most of the pathologic processes that affect the acutely injured brain eventually results in impairment of cerebral blood flow (CBF). Early identification of the ischaemic or hyperemic conditions is critical t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25801
Aims: Aim of this study is to determine effects of acute intentional ingestion of superwarfarin compounds for suicidal intentions on homeostatic profile of patients. Study Design: This is a retrospective observational study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26578
Agyemang-Yeboah Francis, Aboah Kenneth, Gyasi-Sarpong Kofi Christian, Laing Edwin Ferguson, Acheampong Emmanuel, Twumasi Frimpong Benjamin, Odame Anto Enoch, Batu Nsenbah Emmanuella & Amankwaa Bright·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: This study evaluated the individual and combined performances of specific prostate diagnostic tools in the detection of prostate cancer among Ghanaian men. Study Design: A hospital-based cross-sectional prospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of surgery...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27890
Due to the pivotal role of stem cell differentiation in regeneration and disease cure, the study of it has always been a research highlight during the recent years. Stress microenvironment has a great impact on cell growth, proliferation, differentiation and apoptosis. Twist1, as...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27348
Aim: The aim of the study was to investigate the determinants of contraceptive uptake among women of reproductive age in semi-urban communities of Rivers State, Nigeria. The information will be useful in reordering priorities and strategies for family planning interventions in t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27655
Aims: Diarrhoea is a leading cause of mortality and morbidity among children under the age of five years. This study assessed diarrhea treatment behaviour among mothers of under-five attending Ibadan north local government Primary Health Care clinic, Oyo state. Study Design: The...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27522