Biologic agents have become important treatment options for the management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). With more than 10 years of experience behind us these agents have changed the natural history of the disease and have established themselves as a valid choice in the re...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4691
Aims: To evaluate the immunomodulatory effect of using non-cholesterol lowering dose of atorvastatin (AS) on skin allograft survival and on tumor growth in mice. Study Design: Experimental Study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Mi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3338
Aims: Controlled clinical trials collect huge amounts of high quality data. It is a waste of information to evaluate these data only for the efficacy and safety of the investigational medication. We propose extended evaluations of large trials for scientific purposes, especially...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4141
Aims: To ascertain the risk of pre-cancerous treatment failure considering selected genetic, environmental, and clinical characteristics among Brazilian women. Study Design: A prospective study developed in a cohort of women treated for Cervical Intraepithelial Neoplasia (CIN) le...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4316
Aims: Magnesium hydroxide (Mg (OH)2) is an alkaline compound that is used as an anti-acid and laxative agent. The objective of the study was to find the effect of electrolyte concentration and polymers on the rheological behavior of Mg (OH)2 suspension. Place and Duration of Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4491
In addition to well-known analgesic action of tramadol, its potential antinflammatory effects have not been thoroughly evaluated. On the other hand, effectiveness of antioxidants is also reported against inflammation. It is known that glyceryl trinitrate, as a nitric oxide donor,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4410
Aim: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and Hepatitis C (HCV) viruses are the major causes of chronic viral infections globally and their prevalence has been extensively reported in the literature in various study groups including general population, health car...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3759
Aims: Tea (green, oolong, and black) is the second most widely consumed beverage worldwide, second only to water. Aside from a few reported adverse effects, tea, particularly green tea, appears to be beneficial for human health. In the case described herein, a male experienced se...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4703
Aims: To screen cases of infantile cystinosis among different forms of proximal renal tubular acidosis (RTA). Study Design: Cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: From a total of 25 families of RTA followed up in Nephrology unit of Mansoura University Children's Hospital (...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4630
Aims: The aim of this study is to investigate the long-term efficacy of sitagliptin added to insulin in type 1 or type 2 diabetic patients with absolute insulin deficiency. Study Design: 48 weeks open-label, observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Internal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/4295