Aims: To verify the screening performance of Pap smear and four modalities of visual inspection tests (VIT) in screening for cervical intraepithelial neoplasia CIN of grade 2, 3 or carcinoma in situ, in a low risk population. Study Design: A transversal study validated above test...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8026
Hypertension is a major risk factor to human health. Many factors are known to involved in the pathogenesis and progression of hypertension, among which overproduction of reactive oxygen species (ROS) is closely associated with it in part by impairing endothelial function. In our...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8536
Since the introduction of the robotic da Vinci Surgical System, several advantages have been demonstrated in all surgical specialties, particularly in pelvic surgery. However, the current system still has several limitations; one is technically related. In this article, we give o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8357
Aims: Research ethics is an integral part of graduate education in developed countries; but little is known about exposure of graduate students in Nigeria to this subject. This study aimed to document the current teaching and knowledge of research ethics among graduate students o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8523
Introduction: This study evaluates the functional and radiological results of surgical treatment with plate and screws of proximal humeral fractures focusing on short and long-term complications. Materials and Methods: This retrospective study was conducted at Hotel Dieu de Franc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7993
Background: Phyllodestumors (PT) of the breast are rare and their prognosis and treatment are still subject of discussion. The purpose of this study is to determine the prognostic factors of this rare tumor. Patients and Methods: We retrospectively reviewed the medical records of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4979
The objective of the study was to comparatively verify the effects of aqueous extracts of three plants on some biochemical parameters following ethanol administration with a view to ascertaining the role of the extracts in ameliorating ethanol toxicity. A total of forty rats were...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7779
Background: Exclusive breastfeeding is the situation where the infant has received only breast milk from his/her mother for the first 6 months after birth. Research had found that factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding practices in different countries are varied. Little...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8395
Aim: The aim of the study was to analyze how self- perceived satisfaction with dental appearance is affected by oral health status of an individual keeping in mind various socio-demographic factors. Methodology: A sample size of 850 was obtained from the Out Patient Department of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5228
Aims: The objective of this study was to synthesize and characterize the poly (acrylic acid) or PAA with different molecular architectures, use these polymers to formulate the cements with glass fillers, and evaluate the mechanical strengths of the formed cements. Materials and M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8760