Aims: To study the types of all possible injuries in different age groups and its prevalence in the Saudi society, especially in the city of Jeddah and its causes. Study Design: A prospective study with a special questionnaire to collect data. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24971
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have a widespread distribution in human body and have antimicrobial activity against microorganisms with wide-range class of host-defense molecules. These are small cationic peptides that play an important role in the development of innate immunity...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24528
Background/Aims: We conducted a cross-sectional study to investigate the structural magnetic resonance imaging correlates of depressive symptoms at the initial clinical stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). Methods: Subjects aged 65 or more were categorized as prodromal AD (n=18),...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24034
Aim: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the influence of ultrasonic activation at different levels of endodontic therapy on filling quality of various sealers. Materials and Methods: Sixty extracted human single rooted teeth were divided into 4 groups (n=15) based on the s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23758
Aim: The intent of this study is to report the distribution of hemoglobin variants among teenagers in South -West Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place/Duration: Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria between September 2013 and March 2015. M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23426
Tamader Al Doheyan, Ala’a Al Saad, Adwa Al Haidar, Haifa Al Fwzan, Jawaher Al Askar, Faisal Al Malki, Omar H. A. Alanzi, Mona Q. Alanazi, Wafa Q. Alanazi, Jawhra Q. Alanazi, Fahad G. Alanazi, Omar Baqadir, Abdul Rahman Q. Alanazi, Abdul Majeed Q. Alanazi & Faris Q. Alenzi·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes and practices of cosmetic surgery among female medical students at King Saud University (KSU). Methods: A quantitative observational cross-sectional approach was used to carry out the study at the KSU College of Medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22887
Ahmad M. Slim, Emilio Fentanes, Dustin M. Thomas, Jennifer N. Slim, Taylor Triana, Homayoun R. Ahmadian, Ryan J. McDonough, Jason Saucedo, Norma J. Suarez, Dorette Pearce-Moore, H. Lester Kirchner, Edward Hulten, Ricardo C. Cury & Kelley Branch·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: Vein graft thrombosis is the leading cause of acute graft failure within the first post-operative month. Several studies have shown the benefit of post-operative dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) in preventing acute graft thrombosis. The purpose of this study was to d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24386
Uncontrolled hyperglycemia termed hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a serious but relatively common presentation of new-onset diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of the disorder itself is fairly straight forward, but the search for trigger factors can be challenging. Infe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24424
The present study was designed to ascertain the level of haematological alterations in single Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), Ancylostoma caninum (A. caninum) and conjunct infections of both parasites in dogs and effect of treatment with diminazene aceturate and mebendazole on ha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24062
Background: During the past century, the mean age at menarche among the North West Iranian girls has decreased. The aim of this study was to compare the age of menarche between two generations and to determine the effect of BMI on the menarche age. Materials and Methods: This cro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24244