Aim: Sex hormones, including testosterone and estrogen, result in various pathophysiological changes in the body. To evaluate the pathophysiological changes following gonadectomy in male and female rats, we performed gonadectomy at the same age in male and female Sprague-Dawley (...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19115
Background: Chronic hepatitis is a worldwide disease with a catastrophing end as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The objective of the current study was to assess performance of biomarkers for early detection of HCC among Chronic Monoinfected HBV Saudi patients. We selected alpha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18302
Alzheimer’s disease is investigated by scientists broadly. Although there is no definitive treatment, a better medical intervention can be assumed as a preventive medicine which postpones the onset of disease and delays its progression. Understanding that the sleep changes affect...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19333
Aims: To investigate the relationship between tobacco smoking and serum concentrations of male reproductive hormones-luteinizing hormone (LH), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone and prolactin. Study Design: The design of the study was cross sectional. Place and Dur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19287
Aims: Periodontitis is a common cause of tooth loss in adults and is an anaerobic bacterial infection. Enzymes, endotoxins and other cytotoxic bacterial products result in tissue destruction and initiation of chronic inflammation. Mechanical debridement by scaling and root planin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18517
Background: There are several conflicting pictures found about blood lipid profile parameters in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Aim: The present study was conducted to evaluate the exact profile of lipid status in COPD and as inflammation has been implicated in the pathog...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18703
Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate whether a combined resistive and aerobic training program would improve insulin sensitivity compared with aerobic training alone in pregnant women. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Out Patient Cl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16269
The incidence of hypertension, diabetes and overweight-obese are emerging health problems, which are increasingly prevalent globally. The objective of the study was to evaluate the prevalence and the relationship between blood pressure, blood glucose and body mass index, and the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14777
Aim: To achieve, at least, 95% clearance of loads of treated infections so that pathogens do not develop resistance against drugs used for treatment. Materials and Methodology: Lower doses of Aluminum-magnesium silicate (AMS)-stabilized antimicrobials (Piparazine, Ampicillin, Chl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17768
Background to Study: Maternal mortality and morbidity are very high in sub-Saharan Africa as in most developing countries, Nigeria inclusive. There have been concerted efforts by Governments of these countries, Non-Governmental Organisations, International and World bodies on how...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18276