Lipoprotein (a) [Lp(a)] is a novel independent cardiovascular risk factor and it includes, beyond apoB100, apolipoprotein (a), whose molecular weight is dependent on the number of genetically encoded kringle IV type 2 repeats and inversely related with Lp(a) plasma concentration....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26869
Aim: The aim of the paper was to assess factors associated with low birth weight in Ghana. Study Design: The study applied a cross-sectional population-based study design. Place and Duration of Study: The study used data from the Multiple Indicator Cluster Survey 2011 of Ghana. M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24881
Introduction: Developments of any society are driven by a trained staffs and identify the factors affecting academic performance improvement is a step towards success in the community. Students are also required dynamism and promote community and assessment of their general healt...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26214
Background/Aim of Study: Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is an important element in the “chain of survival” for the treatment of victims of cardiac arrest. Bystander CPR is a strong predictor of long term survival and bystanders with previous CPR training are more likely to p...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26404
Aims: To investigate the effect of Carica papaya leaves on some haematological parameters (PCV, RBC, Hb, WBC and differential blood counts) were investigated. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sci...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/13686
Aims: The authors present a case of urinary bladder cavernous hemangioma and discuss the clinical and pathological features of this entity. Case Presentation: We report a solitary bladder cavernous hemangioma occuring in a 19-year-old man. The patient presented with macroscopic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26413
Aim: To present a clinical case as an example of an ethical dilemma that orthodontists may face when advocating for the best interests of a child. Case Presentation: A five-year-old girl attended my private orthodontic clinic with a main complaint of lower anterior teeth overlapp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24326
Aims: The authors presents a case of pure Renal epithelioid angiomyolipoma (EAML) and discuss the clinicopathological characteristics and the diagnosis problems of this entity. Case Presentation: A 51 year-old man presented with a persistant pain in the left lumbar region. Imag...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26372
Introduction: There was a high prevalence of non-prescribed medicine usage in Taiwan the reasons for this phenomenon may be the false advertisements on underground radio programs that exaggerate the efficacy of non-prescribed medicines combined with inadequate medication knowledg...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26384
There is a shortage of organs for transplant globally. Malaysia has one of the lowest deceased organ donation rates in the world. The shortage in organ supply is perceived to be due to a lack of awareness and knowledge among the public and health care providers, particularly the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26208