Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research

Comparative Study between Effect of Simvastatin (5 mg/Kg) and Simvastatin (50 mg/Kg) in an Early Treatment of Experimentally Induced Colitis in Mice

Rania Elkatary, Karawan Abdelrahman, Amal Hassanin, Ahlam I. Elmasry & Amro El Karef · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease) is a chronic intestinal inflammatory disease characterized by tissue edema, increased gut epithelial permeability, and extensive infiltration of the gut by leukocytes. Statins, in addition to their choleste...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18314

Cytological Findings in Urine of Adult Residents of Urinary Schistosomiasis Endemic Community in Cross River State, Nigeria

P. C. Inyang-Etoh, C. J. Anyanwu, M. I. Udonkang & V. I. Equali · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To investigate urinary cytological abnormalities among adult residents of a urinary schistosomiasis endemic community. Study Design: Ethical approval, consent from the village Head/villagers, parasitological survey and cytological analysis of urine. Place and Duration of St...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18398

Emergency Room High Index of Suspicion in Apparently Innocent Wounds Can Encounter Missed Tendon Injuries

Zafar Mahmood Khan, Bina Nasim, Tanvir Yadgir, Omer Al Skaf, Ahmed Sajjad, Zulfiqar Ali & G. Y. Naroo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Limb injuries by sharp objects commonly result in tendon or neurovascular damage. The aim of this study is (1) to determine the incidence of significant neurological, musculotendinous or vascular injury; (2) to explore the cause of such wounds; (3) to determine the...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17475

Hepatotoxicity and Genotoxicity of Sodium Arsenite and Cyclophosphamide in Rats: Protective Effects of Aqueous Extract of Adansonia digitata L. Fruit Pulp

Ayodeji M. Adegoke, Michael A. Gbadegesin, Akinbobola P. Otitoju & Oyeronke A. Odunola · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the protective effects of the aqueous extract of the fruit pulp of Adansonia digitata (AEFAD) in sodium arsenite (SA) and cyclophosphamide (CP) induced hepatotoxicity and clastogenicity in rats. Study Design/Methodology: Fifty four male Wistar rats were distribu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16224

Exploring Patterns and Trends with Selected Cancer Rates Reported by China National Cancer Registry: Alternative Perspectives and Findings

Ting Zhao, Jing Cheng, Jing Chai, Rui Feng, Debin Wang & Yehuan Sun · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: National cancer registration reports provide huge potential for identifying patterns and trends of policy, research, prevention and treatment significance. Yet given the range of factors involved in cancer onset, case identification, progression and reporting, pin-poi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17163

Alternatives to Hormone Replacement Therapy in Postmenopausal Women

M. Najimudeen, K. Sachchithanantham & B. Sameera · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Substantial number of postmenopausal women suffers in silence. They experience vasomotor symptoms, sleep disturbances, atrophic changes in the genital and urinary systems and lack of sexual desire. The fear, side effects and contra indications of oestrogen discourage hormone repl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18412

A Further Step in the Relationship between Uric Acid and Vascular Risk: Tubular Handling of Uric Acid in Hypertension Study

Consolación Rosado, Carmen Felipe, Rosario Manzanedo, Begoña Alaguero, Amelia Fidalgo, Carlos Chacón & Jesús Martín · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Uric acid poses a major risk to cardiovascular function which, in turn, increases the chances of kidney disease. This is not only an indication of renal damage, but also precipitates its development. We analyzed the kidney metabolism in hypertensive patients in order...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15607

The Distribution of Matrix Metalloproteinase-2, Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2 and Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-4 in Psoriatic Skin

Elga Sidhom, Mara Pilmane & Janis Kisis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To evaluate the appearance and distribution of matrix metalloproteinase-2 (MMP-2), tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-2 (TIMP-2) and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-4 (TIMP-4) in lesional skin biopsies of psoriasis patients. Study Design: Observational study. Place...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18206

A Case Report of Peripheral –Type Ameloblastic Fibrodentinoma and a Review

Priyanka Agarwal, Nirupama Kothari & Minoti Girdhar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Ameloblastic fibrodentinoma (AFD) is a rare benign tumor usually interpreted as a neoplasm similar to ameloblastic fibroma (AF), characterized by formation of dysplastic dentin on histopathological diagnosis. Peripheral –type ameloblastic fibro-dentinoma (PAFD) is exceedingly rar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17353

Eight Months vs Six Months Anti-TB Regimen in the Treatment of Newly Diagnosed Pulmonary Tuberculosis Patients in Nigeria

Olusoji James Daniel, Olusola Adedeji Adejumo, Hussein Abdulrrazzaq, Mustapha Gidado, Olajumoke Onazi & Gabriel Akang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The eight month’s treatment regimen (2RHZE/6EH) was used by the Nigerian National TB and Leprosy Control Programme for the management of tuberculosis cases since 2003 when they commenced operation until October 2010 when the six month’s treatment regimen (2RHZE/4RH) w...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17320