Suzane da Silva Cabral, Lorrayne Lacerda Lobato, Rafael Espíndola do Nascimento, Olavo Magalhães Picanço Júnior & Artemis Socorro do Nascimento Rodrigues·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: Cancer is a genetic disease characterized by an unbalance between cell growth and regulatory factors. The gene XRCC3 encodes a protein that contributes to the integrity of the genome and XRCC3 Thr241Met variants have their capacity of repair altered. Study Design: Our goal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24667
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of gas flare on cardiopulmonary parameters in some states of the Niger Delta. The study aimed to determine the impact of gas flare on blood pressure, pulse rate, respiratory rate, peak expiratory flow rate and associated change...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25326
Aims: The aim of the present study was to investigate the radiographic prevalence of elongation and calcification in styloid complex and its clinical significance and etiology in female patients attending Taibah University Dental Clinics (TUDC) in Al-Madinah, KSA. Study Design: ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26152
One to two people out of six who attempt suicide will leave a note behind. In comparison to notes written on paper, internet suicide notes may differ in a variety of characteristics, as they illustrate different degrees of real-time experiences. Given continuous internet traffic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25825
Aims: The aim of this study was to examine an effective screening method of depressive disorders in the workplace. Methodology: Employees with a managerial career track of a large size company completed a web-based psychological assessment using the Patient Health Questionnaire d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25311
Introduction: Osteotomy is the main reason of periorbital edema and ecchymosis after rhinoplasty due to damage of angular vessels and fracture of the nasal bones and frontal process of maxilla. Several methods are suggested for reducing periorbital edema and ecchymosis. The main...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24530
AIM: To determine the mean density and describe the morphology of corneal endothelial cells in adult Nigerians in Port Harcourt. Study Design: A population-based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration: A study conducted among adult Nigerians aged ≥ 18 years in Port Harcourt ci...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25239
The Cerebral Arteriovenous Malformation (CAVM) is a complex neurovascular malformation. It contains different types of complex nidus structures combinations. Each CAVM classification is of different clinical procedure and management of disease. The clinical procedure to measure h...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25436
Lack of advance planning for use of skilled attendants at birth contributes significantly to delays in receiving obstetric care. This study assessed attitude and level of birth preparedness and complication readiness (BPACR) plan among pregnant women in Benin City, with a view to...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25127
SO Iris and eyeball inflammatory condition affecting both eyes that occurs after a penetrating injury as a delayed autoimmune reaction to eye injury. Patients present with pain, photophobia, paresis of accommodation, metamorphopsia and mild to significant visual loss. The granulo...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26226
The reconstruction of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) has become the standard of care for a torn ACL in active, young athletes. Various technical complications during the surgery are documented. Of the complications pertaining to the bony tunnel preparation, the posterior femora...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26135
Salivary gland neoplasms are rare in childhood. Only 1 to5.5% of minor salivary gland tumours occur in children and adolescents. The most common malignant minor salivary gland tumours are mucoepidermoid carcinomas (MECs). Herein, we present a rare case of mucoepidermoid carcinoma...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25755
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection is very common worldwide. The infection causes chronic gastritis which significantly increases the risk of developing gastric or duodenal ulcer, gastric adenocarcinoma, and mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue (MALT) lymphoma. This study was...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25631
Objective: To analyze potential factors affecting the outcomes of docetaxel and prednisone (DP) combination therapy in patients with castration resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Methods: A total of 272 patients were treated with DP chemotherapy for CRPC between April 2006 and Jan...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25855
Although primary human immune deficiency virus (HIV) infection is a well described entity, it is frequently misdiagnosed or underdiagnosed. This has been attributed to the non-specific clinical features at presentation, inadequate history taking and a low index of suspicion by pr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26166