Aims: To investigate if basal measures of serum prolactin correlate with biochemical and anthropometric data of Brazilian patients. Methodology: This study consists of a cross-sectional evaluation of basal serum prolactin levels and its correlations with biochemical (fasting glu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22604
Introduction: Self-medication is a serious issue worldwide and its irrational use becomes a major cause of global concern. Aims: The present study aimed to determine the knowledge of and attitude of students towards self-medication. Methods: A descriptive cross-sectional study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22667
Introduction: Wearing a white coat is an accepted part of medical and dental practice. The actual use of white coats and how often they are changed varies greatly among individuals and their specialties. There has always been some concern that white coats may actually play a part...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22169
Aims: To investigate the effect of fansidar® and vitamin C co-administration on serum electrolyte and body weight indices of Wistar albino rats. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Medical Biochemistry, Cross River University of Technology, Okuku Campus, between August 201...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22499
This study was aimed at investigating the prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility of isolates from wounds of diabetic and non diabetic patients in University of Uyo metropolis. Eighty five wound swab samples were collected from the culture bench of University of Uyo Health Cente...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21585
Introduction: Thoracic trauma leading to multiple fractured ribs (MFR) remains common. The significant chest pain of multiple rib fractures can be difficult to manage and can lead to decreased pulmonary function, increased hospital stay, and increased health care expenditures. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22299
Objective: Cholelithiasis is one of the topical issues of the modern medical science. The aim of the study was to discover the prevalence of cholelithiasis among patients with occupational COPD and vibrational disease. Methods: We monitored 1331 patients with chronic occupational...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22303
Ogundare Ezra Olatunde, Akintayo Akinyemi Akinsoji, Dedeke Iyabode Olabisi Florence, Okeniyi John Akintunde, Adeyemi Lateef Ademola, Ogunlesi Tinuade Adetutu & Oyelami Oyeku Akibu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Background: Neonatal Septicaemia (NNS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, life support measures and the early detection of risk factors. This study aimed at determining the risk factors, aetiologic agents and an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22325
Objectives: Cryptorchidism is the most frequent birth anomaly in boys with 2-5% prevalence in full term infants. This anomaly is associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer and infertility as well as hernia, testicular torsion, and psychological distress. Surgery is th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19375
Background: Implanon is a single rod implant contraceptive with increasing popularity; however, different views have been expressed by women concerning its use. Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate family planning client’s perception and acceptance of implanon...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22374