Aims: To determine the participation of male commercial drivers in the choice and use of family planning methods and possible implications for reproductive health policy formulation. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: The study was c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9094
Baba Usman Ahmadu, Chama Rejoice, Halilu Bala Musa, Fatimah Joy Baba, Apollos Nachanuya Chafi, Adzu Yusuf, Elesa Bitrus Evelyn, Baba Kyari Aisha, Yakubu Emmanuel & Zoba Joseph Francis·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is an important risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality especially in malarial endemic countries. The study focused on the prevalence of placental malaria and neonatal LBW, as well as the relationship between placental malaria and neonata...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9023
Aims: Gestation is very difficult in women with end stage renal disease (ESRD). In addition, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) may be increased in Non-pregnant women with ESRD. Therefore, elevated HCG levels in ESRD patients may cause diagnostic confusion. Here we present a case...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10237
Background: The pathogenesis of Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) and the mechanism for its link to thyroid autoimmunity is poorly understood. Our present research focuses on the role of the skeletal muscle calcium binding protein calsequestrin (CASQ1). Earlier studies showed that the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9504
Aims: The objective of our study is to compare the efficiency and safety of fentanyl citrate-midazolam-propofol combination with fentanyl citrate-ketamine-propofol combination used as sedative and analgesic medication in patients undergoing ERCP procedure. Study Design: Randomize...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8541
Virtual colonoscopy (VC) or computed tomographic colonography is now an established imaging test in the detection of colorectal cancer. Like other modern imaging tests VC requires highly compliant patients (rectal air insufflation, breath hold, imaging in supine and prone positio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10052
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the cytotoxicity of three resin luting agents Rely X luting cement, Rely X luting 2 cement and Clearfil SA luting cement before and after electron beam irradiation. Materials and Methods: Growth and maintenance of cell cultures of human...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7762
Aims: The aim of this experiment is to study the effect of flaxseed on lipid profile, antioxidant activity and ATP-cassette binding proteins G5 and G8 (ABCG5 and G8) levels in the liver of diabetic rat. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Biochemistry and Physiology Resear...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8509
Objective: A) To evaluate the acceptability of a unique, Cost-effective, reusable, and environmentally safe device for menstrual blood collection among culturally diverse women. B) To enhance the quality of life for women during menstruation. Methods: The first author developed a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9640
Aims: This study was conducted to determine the distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of uropathogens among patients attending Mubi general hospital as well as to determine the effect of gender on the etiology of bacterial uropathogens. Study Design: Distributions of urin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9525