Aims: Few data exist on kidney dysfunction (KD) and glycoprotein IIb/IIIa inhibitors (GPI) in acute coronary syndrome (ACS) patients treated by percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) and whether they impact on long-term outcome since most frequently patients with various degree...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2764
Purpose: Injury rates and injury risk factors were examined for the first time among cadets undergoing Summer Warfare Annual Basic (SWAB) training at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy (USCGA). Methods: Participants were 778 men and 286 women from four years of SWAB training. Before SW...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2877
Aims: To recognize the importance of considering perforation of viscus in the differential of peritonitis after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in peritoneal dialysis patients and to address the potential benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in PD patients undergoing upper GI proce...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2268
The current review aimed to highlight the update management in patients with ischemic Cardiogenic shock (CS) and its impact on mortality. We reviewed the literature using search engine as MIDLINE, SCOPUS, and EMBASE from January 1982 to October 2012. We used key words: “Cardiogen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2464
Aims: Since 2005, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines advise immediately resuming CPR after a defibrillation shock to minimize CPR interruption. During resuscitation, the incidence of ventricular fibrillation (VF) recurrence is as high as 79%. The aim of this report is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2803
Aims: Validation of the Greek version of Work Ability Index (WAI). Study Design: A cross sectional survey of 943 workers from a shipyard industry. Place and Duration of Study: University of Patras, Medical School, Public Health Department, HSY occupational health department, Gree...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2552
Aims: The aim of this study was to isolate and extensively characterize parathyroid gland stem cells (PT-SCs) from secondary hyperparathyroidism cases. For this purpose, proliferation capacity, phenotypic properties, differentiation characteristics and gene expression profiles we...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2455
Aims: We aimed at assessing perception and effect of free maternal health services on the utilization of ANC services among women of child bearing age. Study Design: A cross-sectional study involving 460 women aged 15-49 years who were currently pregnant or had their most recent...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2621
Aims: The aim of our study was to examine the associations of dietary fat intake, serum estrogen level and obesity with the risk of breast cancer in a case-control study among Saudi females including newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Study Design: Case-control study. Place...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2816
Background: Spondylolisthesis is a condition where one vertebra slips over the top of the adjacent vertebra. This is commonest in the lumbar spine. Objectives: To audit lumbo-sacral spine radiographs for spondylolisthesis with emphasis on localisations, sex distribution, types an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/1861