Background: It is uncertain whether the Sjogren Syndrome (SS) associated with Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) represents a clinical entity similar to primary SS (pSS) or merely a manifestation in the clinical spectrum of RA. In the present study, we sought to determine the clinic and s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13688
Aim: The aim was to evaluate self-assessed foot health status and working efficiency of healthcare workers when using composite insoles to treat foot problems. Introduction: Foot pain and fatigue are two of the most common problems facing healthcare workers owing to many hours of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/5876
Purpose: The aim of the present study was to define the very first score enabling discrimination between benign and malignant solitary fibrous tumors of the pleura (SFTPs), on the basis of reliable preoperative CT features. Methods: Between December 2004 and November 2012, 56 pat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13958
Aim: This study was undertaken to determine the effect of HEV on liver function enzymes. HEV is endemic in most developing countries, where the prevalence of HEV IgG antibody can be as high as 50%. Acute HEV infection is known to be a cause of decompensated liver cirrhosis. Sever...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12666
Gibson B. Kagaruki, Godfather D. Kimaro, Clement N. Mweya, Andrew M. Kilale, Ray M. Mrisho, Amani F. Shao, Akili K. Kalinga, Amos M. Kahwa, Esther S. Ngadaya, Godlisten S. Materu, Sayoki G. Mfinanga & Mary T. Mayige·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Aim: To estimate the prevalence and risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MetS) among HIV positive patients on antiretroviral therapy (ART) in Tanzania. Study Design: A cross sectional study was conducted among adults aged ≥18years living with HIV-infection and receiving ART. Plac...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14455
Cesar P. Canales, Paola Krall, Pamela Kairath, Irene C. Perez, Miryam A. Fragoso, Paulina Carmona-Mora, Phillip Ruiz, Jochen Reiser, Juan I. Young & Katherina Walz·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Rationale: Mutations in Transient Receptor Potential Channel 6 (TRPC6) gene are associated with autosomal dominant focal and segmental glomerulosclerosis (FSGS). The majority of the identified mutations affect the ion channel function. Since calcium channels are promising candida...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12493
Background: Understanding prescribing pattern of antimicrobials in postoperative period will provide data pertaining to efficacy of prophylaxis during post surgical period and economic burden faced by patients. This data will help local authorities formulate practical guidelines...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11259
Aims: Bovine tuberculosis (bTB) is a chronic infectious and contagious zoonotic disease of domestic, wild animals and humans. The disease occurs in a wide range of mammalian species and therefore, poses a public health threat. It also results in considerable economic losses in li...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11650
Aims: Inheritance of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is still a controversy. Our study aims to analyze the family history of PCOS features and related metabolic disturbances including the male members to determine the mode of their inheritance. Study Design: A cross sectional st...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13461
Aim: The study was conducted to assess the knowledge and perception of probiotics among medical science students and practitioners in Lagos state. Study Design: This is a questionnaire based survey. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted in Lagos state which is loca...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13676