Context: Cytology is a simple, fast, low cost, minimally invasive and sensitive technique for evaluating cells sampled from lesions in the body. It is an aspect of pathology service at its fledgling stage in most institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. Aims: This study exa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29774
Background: Studies indicated that anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) could be a potential biological marker for diagnosis of PCOS. Aim: The aim of this study is to ensure the role of serum AMH levels in diagnosis of PCOS and is the time for thinking about the modification of the crite...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30119
Notice: This paper is under investigation. Content of the paper has been temporarily removed as the investigation started. Depending on the result of the investigation further decision will be taken. (Date: 26 March, 2017)
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29018
Background: Postnatal care is an important preventative health programme capable of reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality but had been underutilized in developing countries. Proper utilization has been associated with improved patient satisfaction. Objective: The a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29590
The study aimed at evaluating phytochemical components, antibacterial, antifungal, antigiardial and antiamoebic activities of methanol extract from Bidens biternata, Silybum marianum, Osteospermum vaillantii, Achyranthes aspera and Asphodelus tenuifolius plants. Phytochemical ana...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29803
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are the most common type of fracture presented in hospitals, clinics, orthopaedic centers, and trauma practices all over the world. Thus, there is a very large body of literature on the many aspects of DRFs, particularly, nonsurgical and surgical tr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30133
Aims: Cystic medial necrosis is the most common pathological change of dissection. Medial calcification is mainly recognized in peripheral arteries and arterioles, but it can occur in the aorta. We, herein, report a case with chronic aortic dissection associated with medial calci...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29636
Aim: To use a focus group to determine dentistry students' perceptions of risk factors involved in developing musculoskeletal disorders. Study Design: This is a qualitative and observational study with a non-probability sample performed using a focus group. Methodology: Ten under...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30232
Aims: BMD (bone mineral density) testing facilities are still scarce in Pakistan. We evaluated the predictive ability of FRAX with BMD (FRAX+) and FRAX without BMD (FRAX-) in a set of Pakistani females to assess their role in BMD assessment. Study Design: Cross Sectional. Place a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30003
Surgical treatment involves the placement of a material designed to seal the root canal contents from the periradicular tissues and repair root defects. An ideal endodontic repair material ideally would adhere to tooth structure, maintain a sufficient seal, be insoluble in tissue...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29749
Background: The preferred implant (intramedullary or extramedullary) of peritrochanteric fractures treatment is still on debate. The new cephalomedullary nail InterTAN permits intraoperative linear compression and prevents the excessive neck sliding, control shortening and varus...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29651
Onchrobactrum anthropi is a rare gram negative pathogen that is not usually associated with human infection. When it does occur, it tends to cause severe sepsis related to central venous devices. The susceptibility patterns vary and removal of the device and treatment using a sui...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29365
Joseph Obiezu Chukwujekwu Ezeonwumelu, Muhammad Ntale, Keneth Iceland Kasozi, Steve Okwudili Ogbonnia, Julius Kihdze Tanayen, Ezera Agwu, Chukwudi Onyeka Okonkwo, Ambrose Amamchukwu Akunne & Frederick Byarugaba·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: The development of drug resistance is a major challenge in the management of microbial infections especially in immune-compromised (HIV/AIDS) patients. Objective: This was to assess levels of antibacterial resistance; minimum inhibitory and bactericidal profiles of or...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28491
Balneotherapy for therapeutic purposes has been used since ancient times, and was based on empirical experience carried forward from generation to generation. There is scientific evidence about the positive effects of the thermal water on the skin and on body weight, but studies...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29892
Asma Abdelaal Abdalla, Siham Ahmed Balla, Mohamed Salah Ahmed Mohamed, Hind Mamoun Behairy, Naiema Abdalla Waqialla Fahal, Dina Ahmed Hassan Ibrahim, Maha Ismail Mohamed & Ibtisam Ahmed Ali·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background Information: Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are number one killer in the world among non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The principal underlying risk factor for CVDs is hypertension (HTN). Objectives: To identify the prevalence of hypertension, the stages of HTN and the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28539