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Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

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

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Increase of Histamine Concentration in the Sputum of Exposed Workers a Case-control Study

Bashkim B. Kastrati, Pëllumb Islami, Toskë L. Kryeziu, Mire Marku Rugova, Taulant Kukaj & Hilmi Islami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The key aim of this study was to determine the relation between possible changes in the lung function and the concentration of histamine in the sputum of exposed workers and control group. The research aimed to establish possible correlation between participants expos...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25342

Relationship between HBV DNA Positivity and Migraine in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis

Ozcan Deveci, Sefer Varol, Emel Aslan, Tahsin Celepkolu, Recep Tekin, Fatma Bozkurt & Hasan Hüseyin Özdemir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Purpose: Migraine headache is one of the oldest diseases known to mankind, affecting thousands of people throughout the world. The objective of this study is to compare the frequency of migraines in the patient group previously diagnosed with chronic hepatitis-B to the migraine f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24904

Cytotoxicity Property of Biologically Synthesized Gold Nanoparticles from Aqueous Leaf Extract of Calotropis procera (Apple of Sodom) on MCF-7 Cell Line

Oluwatosin Kudirat Shittu & Daniel Iduh Stephen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The use of gold nanoparticle in drug delivery has emerged as a promising avenue to reduced toxicity and frequency of dosage while maintaining therapeutic effects and biocompatibility. Therefore, the possibility of developing eco-friendly metallic gold nanoparticles is evaluated....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26385

Antifungal Action of the Dillapiole-rich Oil of Piper aduncum against Dermatomycoses Caused by Filamentous Fungi

Roseane G. Ferreira, Marta C. Monteiro, Joyce Kelly R. da Silva & José Guilherme S. Maia · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims and Study Design: Piper aduncum L. is a Brazilian plant with many biological properties attributed to its dillapiole-rich essential oil. Despite the development of antibiotics, bacterial and fungal infections are still a public health issue in the medical field. This study m...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26340

Oral Rehabilitation of Patients with Hypohidrotic Ectodermal Dysplasia: When, Why and How to Intervene

Ioulia Ioannidou, Eleni Kotsiomiti & Konstantinos Marathiotis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Ηypohidrotic ectodermal dysplasia (HED) patients present absence of many permanent teeth, alveolar deficiency and severely affected maxillofacial skeleton. The management commonly includes a series of removable dentures and orthodontic appliances, adapted constantly to the child'...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25919

Challenges of Malignant Small Bowel Obstruction – Results of a State Surgical Mortality Dataset

Skyle Murphy, Arkadiusz Peter Wysocki, Jennifer Allen, Therese Rey-Conde & John B. North · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Small bowel obstruction is a common acute surgical pathology. Despite the substantial postoperative mortality associated with small bowel obstruction (SBO), there is limited evidence to support clinical decision-making. The purpose of this study was to identify differ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26388

Cost Benefit Alternative to Single Access Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

A. M. Abdelaziz Hassan, M. Mahmoud, S. B. Elsebaie, A. I. Nafeh & M. M. Elsebae · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Single-incision laparoscopic surgery is an attractive approach for cholecystectomy. However, its widespread application has many limitations. A significant obstacle of application in developing countries is the expensive and non affordable specialized single port sy...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25988

Prescribing Hormonal Contraception

M. Najimudeen & K. Sachchithanantham · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Millions of women are in the reproductive age group. Their age vary from 15 to 50 years. They differ in life style, culture and body mass index. They may have morbidities like high blood pressure, liver disease and other co-morbidities. They are prone to venous thrombosis, malign...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25257

Post Surgery Treatment with Topical Eye Drops of the Recurrent Conjunctival Melanoma

Belinda Pustina & Naser Salihu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Conjunctival malignant melanoma (CMM) is rare and can be life threatening. Management of CMM is by surgical excision of the tumor. Non-surgical treatment consists of topical eye drops especially in diffuse and multifocal malignant melanoma. Interferon is reported as an effective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26201

Serum Levels of Interleukin-6 (IL-6) Cytokine in Patients with Classic Fever of Unknown Origin, in Maiduguri, Nigeria

B. S. Oderinde, O. O. Agbede, S. S. Baba, D. N. Bukbuk, M. M. Baba, S. K. Amoka, B. B. Ajayi, J. S. Dawurung, B. A. Denue & N. Bukar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To assess whether a significant correlation exists with serum Interleukin-6 cytokine levels in patients with Classic Fever of Unknown Origin (FUO) compared with healthy controls. The levels of IL-6 cytokine were tested as a proinflammatory cytokine which may belong to microo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25116