Aim: This study is mainly aimed at investigating the study the toxic effects of raw and cooked Tetracarpidium conophorum nut taken as snacks in Nigeria. Study Design: Both biochemical and histopathological effects the raw (RTC) and cooked (CTC) Tetracarpidium conophorum of differ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13707
Objectives: To develop separate and joint statistical models in the Bayesian framework for longitudinal measurements and time to death event data of HIV/AIDS patients. Study design: Longitudinal study. Place and Duration of Study: The population of study includes all HIV/AIDS pat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12907
Background and Aims: Tuberculosis (TB) is a global public health problem and one of the leading causes of death. Worldwide, 31% of all estimated new TB cases are from Africa. Zimbabwe is one of the 22 high TB burden countries. Multi-drug resistant TB (MDR-TB) poses challenges in...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13979
Background: The aim of this study was a comparison of the ultrasonographic (US) and histopathological findings on patients with thyroid nodules (TNs) in a moderately iodine-deficient region. Methods: The US properties (The echostructure, the presence of halo sign, microcalcificat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13743
An ectopic testis is any testis that presents outside the line of its normal descent after exiting the external inguinal ring. Sites for ectopic testes include the superficial inguinal pouch of Denis Browne, femoral, suprapubic, contralateral hemiscrotum, perineum and pubopenile...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13805
Case: Herein 73 year- old female patient with distal interphalangial (DIP) joint gouty arthritis accompanying nodal OA was presented. There was significant redness and swelling in the joint, joint was warm and tender on palpation and range of motion was very painful. Conclusion:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13670
Aim: To study the experience of Greek pediatricians with parents who refuse their children's vaccination and their attitudes towards vaccinations. Study Design: Nation-wide questionnaire-based survey conducted from February through May 2013. Methodology: We included 211 pediatric...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13493
Background: The first attempted hemicorporectomy, also known as translumbar amputation (TLA), was reported in 1960. The first TLA with survival was performed in 1961. It is a lifesaving procedure initially designed for carefully selected patients with otherwise terminal cancer. T...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13742
Objectives: To determine the level of awareness of ovarian cancer symptoms and help-seeking responses of female health workers. Methods: Four hundred and fifty seven female health workers were randomly selected and made to complete a structured proforma adapted from the Ovarian C...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13354
Aim: Infections with Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) cause serious morbidity and mortality. This study was designed to determine the prevalence of Hepatitis B and C infections and their co-infections among blood donors in Minia governorate, Egypt. Study Design...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12901