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Correlation between Academic and Psychomotor Skills Performances of Dental Students in Complete Denture Prosthodontics

A. O. Arigbede · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: This study was designed to determine if there is correlation between academic performance of students in complete denture prosthodontics and psychomotor skills for record blocks fabrication/complete denture teeth set up. Study Design: It was a cross-sectional study conducte...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24775

Airborne Weed Pollen in Relation to Allergic Rhinitis in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Syed M. Hasnain, Alanoud Alqassim, Abdullah Saad Al-Modaihsh, Mohamed O. Mahjoub & Abdulrahman Al-Frayh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The study was conducted to investigate the frequently encountered allergenic pollen grains in the environment of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia as well as to determine their seasonal and annual growth pattern in the region. Study Design: Volumetric air sampling of two City sites with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24644

Role of Genes in Odontogenesis

Rahul Doshi, Urvi Kulkarni, Siddhart Shinde, Anand Sabane & Amol Patil · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

With the discovery of the homeobox genes in craniofacial biology researchers across the globe have studied in depth the genetic patterning of the craniofacial region. With respect to craniofacial development –, Barx, Dlx, Gsc, Lim, Msx, Otx, Prx; part of the Hox cluster are impor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24323

Correlation of Human Fasting Blood Sugar with Grip Muscle Strength and Reflex Response Time

O. M. Odigie, A. O. Naiho, E. K. Nwangwa, E. M. Aisuodione & J. C. Igweh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

In humans, one of the major complications of chronic Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is Peripheral Neuropathy. Apparently linked to ischemic Nerve damage, a ravaging puzzle on its pathophysiology, onset prediction, and prognosis is yet to be fully uncovered. Today, what seems to be a majo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22696

The Prevalence of Eyelid Myokymia in Medical Students

Sanela Hadžić, Ismir Kukić & Jasmin Zvorničanin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To determine the prevalence and factors associated with eyelid myokymia (EM) in students attending Medical faculty. Study Design:  Cross sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Medical faculty University of Tuzla and Department of Ophthalmology University Clinical Ce...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24910

Trends in Pseudomonas aeruginosa Antibiotic Resistance: Case Study from a Portuguese Central Hospital

Sónia Gonçalves Pereira, Margarida Marques, João Pereira & Olga Cardoso · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: P. aeruginosa antibiotic resistance is increasing worldwide, greatly limiting therapeutic options, and is mainly associated to nosocomial infections, relating to high morbidity and mortality outcomes. Frequently updated regional guidelines, supported in statistically valid...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23085

Bone Necrosis in a Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Secondary to Palatal Rotational Flap: A Practical Surgical Approach

Sertac Aktop, Guhan Dergin, Bedrettin Cem Sener & Kamil Goker · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To present failed rotational palatal flap of a severe rheumatoid arthritis patient with a chronic oroantral fistula and a practical surgical method to deal with the systemic outcomes. Presentation of Case: Bone necrosis at donor site in closure of oroantral fistulas with pa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24976

Evaluation of Osteopontin in Combination with Bone Turnover Markers for the Assessment of Osteoporosis in Postmenopausal Women

Sara Reza, Asma Shaukat, Maria Mahmud, Tariq M. Arain, Umama Reza & Faryal Waheed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue, has an important impact on the lives of postmenopausal women, owing to the increased risk of fractures. Although bone mineral density (BMD) is the standard criteria u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24738

The Effects of Enamel Matrix Proteins and Dentin Collagen on the Attachment of Periodontal Ligament Cells

Sema Becerik, Şule Sönmez, Bilge Hakan Şen, Evren Evrenosoğlu & Ismet Deliloğlu Gürhan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of enamel matrix proteins (EMP) and dentin collagen on the attachment of periodontal ligament cells to the root surfaces. Methods: Eighty-four root slices were obtained from forty-two lower anterior teeth that had been...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24584

Study on Self-medication Practices among University Students of Bangladesh

Taniya Idris, Sayema Khanum, Md. Sahab Uddin, Md. Asaduzzaman, Muhammad Ashiqul Islam, Fatema Nasrin & Syed Shabbir Haider · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To know how much knowledge and awareness university students of Bangladesh have about commonly used medicines. Study Design: The study was conducted on 1200 students randomly selected from 9 university of Bangladesh, in which 87.5% were master’s student and remaining 12.5%...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24364

In silico Studies on Plant Derived Rutin as Potent Agonist of Peroxisome Proliferator-activated Receptor Gamma (PPARγ)

Olusola Olalekan Elekofehinti · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ) agonists are beneficial in the management of diabetes by increasing insulin sensitivity and inhibiting hepatic gluconeogenesis. The aim of the present study was to investigate PPAR-γ agonist property of rutin, a flavo...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23813

Evaluation of Total Phenolic Content and Antioxidant Activity of Three Leaf Extracts of Ziziphus spina-christi (Sedr) Grown in Jordan

Sabah M. J. Khaleel, Adnan S. Jaran & Malik S. Y. Haddadin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The primary aims of this study were to evaluate the total phenolic content and In vitro antioxidant activity of three different leaves extracts (methanolic, ethanolic and aqueous) of Ziziphus spins-christi grown in Jordan. Methods: Total phenolic content of the methanolic,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24935

Psychosomatic Disorders Affecting the Mouth: A Critical Review

Ankit Dhimole, Neha Bhasin, Divya Pandya, Neha Dwivedi & Anil Kumar Nagarajappa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Modern medicine has come to the realization that the human body cannot be treated in terms of a mere sum of its different parts, but must rather be dealt with in terms of the psychophysiological aspects of the organisms as a whole. The mouth is a window to body’s health and oral...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24743

Periodic Catatonia after Thyroid Cancer

Darinka Aragon, Paris Humphries, Michelle Heare & Robert G. Bota · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

We are presenting the case of a 52 year old female with three distinct episodes of clinical deterioration over a 20 year period after thyroid cancer treatment. The first decrease in functioning happened after the diagnosis of thyroid cancer, resulting in the patient not achieving...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24784

Squamous Cell CarcInoma of Gallbladder: A Case Report

Hüseyin Pülat, Huseyin Eken, Oktay Karaköse, Ismail Zihni, Kazım Çağlar Özçelik, Metin Çiriş & Hasan Erol Eroğlu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Although gallbladder cancers are rarely seen, the mortality rates are high. Pure squamous cell cancer, which is one of the most rarely seen cancer types in the gallbladder, originates from the squamous metaplasia which forms following chronic irritation in the mucosa. The majorit...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23849