Aim: Isolated tubal torsion is a rare entity in young women. To represent a case of conservative laparoscopic treatment in isolated tubal torsion in a young patient. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-old virgin woman who had acute right lower quadrant of abdominal pain and nausea u...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13580
Aim: Ferulic acid, a well known dietary phenolic antioxidant, possesses diverse pharmacological and biochemical effects, including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic and anticancer properties. The present study explores the cytotoxic potential of ferulic acid using...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13470
S. Álvarez Rodríguez, V. Gómez Dos Santos, A. Saiz González, V. Hevia Palacios, F. Arias Fúnez, Díez Nicolás, C. González Gordaliza & F. J. Burgos Revilla·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a spindle cell neoplasm that rarely occurs in the kidney. It has been reported mainly in the pleura, but it can also arise from almost every organ. Benign SFT of the kidney has been described in several cases, even with metastatic lesions, but onl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13152
Aims: To assess short and longer-term outcomes of ultrasound-guided glenohumeral corticosteroid injections for adhesive capsulitis. Study Design: A mixed prospective and retrospective study design Place and Duration of Study: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13478
Aims: To study the trends in admission for diseases of the appendix and to attempt to present a potential basis for the observed (complex) age-dependent trends and etiologies. Study Design: Longitudinal study of admissions relating to the appendix with analysis by age and gender....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13302
Radhashree Maitra, Jay B. Nayak, Amartej Merla, Arjun Sood, Titto A. Augustine, Mahadi Baig, David M. Reynolds, John M. Mariadason, Santiago Aparo & Sanjay Goel·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: Discovery of novel biomarkers of prognosis and drug response remains an elusive, yet critical goal. Thus, accurate and rapid screening of an array of pertinent mutations/SNPs is an essential step in cancer management. Methods: Using a high-throughput multiplex PCR mic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12841
Background: Human semen contains high concentrations of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu). The presence of abnormal levels of these trace elements may affect sperm production, maturation, motility and fertilizing ability. Objective: To evaluate the levels of Zn and Cu in seminal plasma o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11195
Introduction: This paper presents the protocols for a pilot study that will provide a design critique and collect information to describe the patients who attend chiropractors in Western Australia. Aims and Objectives: 1. Provide a critique of the research design and methodology,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13083
Aims: The purpose of this study is to present a case of Harlequin fetus, which is extremely rare. Presentation of Case: A 27-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 1, was referred to the clinic with a diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Upon ultrasound examination, a fet...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12584
Objective: The purpose of the present research was to measure quality of life, body image concern and self-esteem in 237 Iranian adolescents aged 12 to 18 years as these variables seem to be very important in patients’ psychological well being as well as compliance to treatment....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12935