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Musculoskeletal Disorders among Greek Professional Ballet Dancers

Maria Tsekoura, Evdokia Billis, Konstantina Panopoulou & Elias Tsepis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: To determine the incidence rate, type and anatomical distribution of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of Greek professional Ballet Dancers. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Greek National Opera, Athens, Greece, 2 months. Methods: A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31876

The Use of Canine Teeth in the Establishment of Sexual Dimorphism in the Madhya Pradesh (Mahakoushal Region) Population

Anshuman Dixit, Sreedevi . & Anil Kumar Nagarajappa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Forensic odontology plays an important role in establishing sex, age, and race of unidentified persons. It involves proper handling and examination of dental evidence, thorough scientific specimen evaluation, and an accurate reporting of the dental findings. Teeth can be selectiv...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31202

Prevalence of Tonsillolith on Cone Beam Computed Tomography Images in Patients Attending Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Mahkameh Moshfeghi, Seyede Sara Navabi, Parisa Soltani & Amirhossein Moaddabi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of tonsilloliths on the CBCT radiographs in the archive of the department of oral and maxillofacial radiology in the Shahid Beheshti Dental School. Study Design: The design of this study wa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31718

A Comparison of the Effect of Using Log Books and OSATS on the Progress of Medical Students in Anatomy Course

Shabnam Mohammadi, Mohammad Reza Mansourian, Maryam Mohammadi, Ali Alami, Majid Ghayour-Mobarhan & Gordon A. A. Ferns · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Background: Student evaluation is one of the most important aspects of educational activities. There are various assessment tools such as log books, OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) and portfolios. Aim: This study aimed to compare two methods of assessm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25921

Comparison of Acidic versus Alkaline Environment for Furcation Perforation Repair among Calcium Silicate Based Materials: An in vitro Comparative Study

Bernice Thomas, Manoj Chandak & Bharat Deosarkar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of acidic and alkaline environment on the dislodgement resistance of White Pro Root Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine when used as furcation perforation repair materials. Methodology: Eighty, human, mandibular molars we...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/14050

Fusarium Infection after Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation with Prolonged Neutropenia

Nuri Karadurmus, Ismail Erturk, Birol Yildiz, Selmin Ataergin, Gokhan Erdem, Ramazan Gumral, Gurkan Mert, Şukru Ozaydin, Mustafa Ozturk & Fikret Arpaci · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Fusarium is an opportunistic fungal pathogen which is emerging as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the immunocompromised host [1]. This disease can be localized, focally invasive or disseminated, when two or more noncontiguous sites are involved. We present a cas...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/24556

The Awareness of Asthma and COPD among Religious Officials

Serap Argun Baris, Asli Balaban, Ilknur Basyigit, Hasim Boyaci, Tugba Onyilmaz & Fusun Yildiz · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aim: Religion has an important role for coping with various medical conditions and serious diseases. Chronic airway diseases such as asthma and COPD are associated with morbidity and mortality in our country. The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness of COPD and asthma i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31282

Unintended Pregnancy among Married Antenatal Clinic Attendees in a Tertiary Institution in Nigeria

Eme Olukemi Asuquo, Ngozi Clare Orazulike, Emmanuel Chimatara Onyekwere, Alexandra Adaemeka Ekenobi, Jennifer Kesiena Erherhe & Julius Nuka Orage · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: Unwanted and mistimed pregnancies commonly represent different life-choice considerations that affect married women of different ages. This study sought to explore the reasons for unintended pregnancies among married pregnant women in the antenatal clinic of the University...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30772

Profile of Neurocognitive Impairment in Individuals Coinfected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Hepatitis C Virus: Meta-analysis and Meta-regression

Ahmad M. Yakasai, Hamza Muhammad, Jamila Ado Yau, Hadiza Said, Ibrahim M. Yola, Aliyu Ibrahim, Aisha M. Nalado, Usman Tijjani, Nura Idris, Aminu M. Sakajiki, Bilkisu G. Ilah, Abdulkadir Abubakar, Muhammad Nazeer, Mustafa I. Gudaji, Auwalu Salihu, Zahraddeen G. Habib & Abdulrazaq G. Habib · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

HIV and HCV are neurotrophic viruses with great potential to cause neurocognitive impairments (NCI). Yet, results of neuro studies among Coinfected individuals are still inconclusive. This study pooled estimates to define the neurocognitive profile and neuroepidemiology of Coinfe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30780

Catatonia as a Syndrome Characterized by GABAergic Interneuronal Dysfunction Mediated by NMDA Receptors

Robert G. Bota, Leonard Groysman & Austin Momii · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Efforts to elucidate the pathophysiology of catatonia have hitherto been unsuccessful largely due to its variegated clinical presentation and seemingly disparate treatment modalities. Catatonia manifests with marked behavioral and cognitive changes, often producing a significant...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30718

Practice of Effective Hand Washing and Associated Factors among Caregivers of Infants Attending Infant Welfare Clinics in Ado-Ekiti, Ekiti State, Nigeria

Olusola Olugbenga Odu, Eyitayo Ebenezer Emmanuel, Eyitope Oluseyi Amu, Samson Deji, Samuel Ayokunle Dada & Oluwadare Marcus · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Introduction: Effective hand washing has been shown to reduce the incidence of some infectious diseases especially diarrhea and respiratory diseases among infants and under five children. The aim of this study was to assess the practice of effective hand washing and associated fa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31836

A Rapidly Progressing Native Coronary Artery to an Aneurysm Due to Distal Coronary to Ventricular Fistula- causing Anginal Chest Pain

Pooja Sethi, Ghulam Murtaza, Muhammad F. Khalid & Timir K. Paul · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital or acquired coronary anomaly. Although the majority of patients with CAF are asymptomatic, many of them present with angina pectoris, atypical chest pain, palpitation, fatigue, bacterial endocarditis, congestive heart failure, pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31268

Trends of Erectile Dysfunction in Type 2 Diabetic Subjects at a Tertiary Care Unit of Karachi Pakistan

Zulfiqar Khosa, Iftikhar Ahmed Siddiqui, Asher Fawwad, Nida Mustafa, Muhammad Saif Ulhaque & Abdul Basit · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Objective: To compare the occurrence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male type 2 diabetic subjects with healthy control using IIEF questionnaire at a tertiary care unit of Karachi Pakistan. Methods: It was a single centered case control study with cross sectional study design. A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31909

Internal Medicine as a Career Choice among Rotatory Interns in a Developing Country- A Multi Centre Study

Monday O. Ogiator, Babarinde A. Ojo, Ephraim T. Ieave, Adaora B. Ogiator & Innocent O. Abah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

There is shortage of medical manpower including internists in Nigeria. Young interns prefer certain specialties to the neglect of others. This creates a gap in health care delivery. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the rate of selection of internal medicine as a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31450

The Changes of Retropharyngeal Space and Retrotracheal Space in Patients Undergoing Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion Surgery: A Retrospective Study

Chikako Tsuji, Yoshiaki Terao, Hironori Ishizaki, Takashi Egashira, Makoto Fukusaki & Tetsuya Hara · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2017

Aims: Upper airway complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery are potentially life threatening. The causes of postoperative airway swelling are tissue swelling in the pharynx in most cases and haematoma in some cases. This study was conducted to id...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31701