Aims: The aim of this study is to compare major risk factors in Coronary Artery Disease patients with significant atherosclerotic lesions in both genders. Study Design: Cross-Sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: From Aug 2012 to Dec 2013, 299 c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16427
Background: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) constitutes major constraint to optimal performance among workers. However, information about its prevalence and pattern of occurrence among Ghanaians working in gold mine industries remain insufficient. Objective: To de...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18747
Background: The treatment of breast masses in female children and adolescents is controversial. While some advocate for early surgical removal others prefer the conservative non operative approach. The aim of this study is ascertain the evidence for the current protocol of early...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17514
Aims: This paper begins with developing a quantitative instrument to examine the opinions of critical care nurses’ regarding the influences of technology on nursing practice. Study Design and Methodology: After reviewing related literature, the draft of a 29-items questionnaire w...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18400
Background and Aim: The influence of pregnancy on pulmonary function is well documented. However, the parity of the woman is usually not taken into consideration in studying pulmonary function in pregnancy. This study aimed to assess lung function pattern in all trimesters of pre...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18934
The aim of this article is to present and confront the arguments in support of euthanasia and physician assisted suicide, and the arguments against. The arguments for and against euthanasia are listed and discussed to literature cited. Euthanasia is an act of mercy, and, basicall...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19151
Background: It is not known whether there is etiological relationship between otospongiosis and sudden deafness. The most common etiologies that explain sudden deafness are viral infections, vascular and autoimmune process. Methods: Two cases of patients with otospongiosis that...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17420
Background: Contraceptive usage remains a challenge in developing countries. Despite high contraceptive awareness and knowledge, studies have shown disappointingly very low contraceptive usage. The 2013 Nigeria Demographic and Health Survey (NDHS) report places modern contracepti...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16282
Aims: To investigate if salivary cortisol can be used as an alternative to serum cortisol in the management of diabetes mellitus. Study design: The design of the study was cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Diabetic Clinic of the Department of Internal Medicine and th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19286
Background: In 2010, a study estimated the number of smokeless tobacco (SLT) users in 70 countries at 302.4 million. These countries represented 70% of the global population. We aimed to update this information and widen the scope to estimate the global prevalence of SLT use by i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16285