Aims: Hibiscus sabdariffa is a medicinal plant that is consumed for its health benefits in Africa. The study was designed to investigate the hepatoprotective potentials of Hibiscus polyphenolic rich extract (HPE), (a group of phenolic compounds occurring in the dried calyx of Hib...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3762
Objective: The purpose of this article is to examine the main underlying social values that define health policy decisions. We focus on LMICs, many of which are at an early stage of implementation of these evidence-based policy processes. This review aimed at analyzing the ethica...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3025
George Topakas, Irene Karchilaki, Ιoannis Dontas, Panagiotis Pachantouris, Eleftherios D. Voyatzoglou, Penelope Sotiriou, Andriana Donou, Aliki Iniotaki, Paraskevas Theodossiou & Chariclia V. Loupa·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2013
Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate whether we can quickly, effectively, and with relatively low cost, heal long-standing (>8 months) diabetic foot ulcers using autologous skin fibroblasts. Place and Duration of Study: Immunology & National Histocompatibilit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3816
Aims: This article describes the results of a survey among dentists and dental technician regarding interdisciplinary teamwork. Interdisciplinary dental collaborations seem to be based on different conceptions with the consequence of various strengths but also weaknesses within t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2728
Aims: We present this case to improve medical knowledge about unusual presentation of leiomyomas and about the diagnostical findings of examinations settled down per rectal way. We provide images and stress the importance of differential diagnosis based on imaging. Presentation o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3692
Background: Fractures of the clavicle are common especially among young adults who are the work force in many developing countries, including Ghana. The incidence of clavicular fracture varies and the methods of treatment which is determine by the classification, age, fracture ch...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3321
Aims: The hierarchy of evidence-based medicine determines the inferential powers of different clinical research designs. We want to address the difficult question if observational evidence under some circumstances can validate intervention effects. Methodology: Assessment of prev...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3208
Aims: Predictive and prognostic features have served to allow prognostication for patients with early stage breast cancer. We sought to document our own outcomes for these features to see if our cohort corresponded to published reports. Study Design: Retrospective pilot cohort st...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3413
Aims: To understand the exposure experiences of tea consumption in community male adult population of urban China and its potential beneficences in cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Communities in Shanghai, C...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3412
Aim: To investigate the antioxidant and antimicrobial potential of Chloroform and Pet ether extracts of Manilkara zapota (MZCE, MZPE), Polyalthia longifolia (PLCE, PLPE), Abroma augusta (AACE, AAPE) Ficus hispida (FHCE, FHPE), Vitex negundo (VNCE, VNPE) plants. Study Design: In v...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3012