Jejunal diverticulosis is an asymptomatic condition that is sporadically seen during radiological studies or laparotomy. Complications such as diverticulitis, intestinal obstruction or abscess formation are documented; on the other hand, bleeding from jejunal diverticula is rarel...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30650
Aim: To verify the psychometric properties of the Japanese version of the Attitudes toward Fertility and Childbearing Scale (AFCS). Study Design: A cross-sectional, descriptive study. The sample was examined again for the test-retest reliability. Place and Duration of Study: The...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30723
Background: It is a known fact that ionizing radiation has various biological harmful effects. Dentists routinely depend on radiographs in their clinical practice for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of lesions. So, the dentists should be aware of different radiation protection...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30761
Background and Objective: Imbalance between the oxidants and antioxidants in biologic systems is called oxidative stress which is associated with wide range of diseases and malfunctions. Renal physiology, high blood flow and reabsorption mechanisms make kidneys susceptible organs...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30878
Treatment of gingival recession in cases with a shallow vestibule and frenal pull are always challenging. Root coverage techniques have been continuously revised and simplified over the past few decades to obtain more predictable, esthetic, and stable results. Case Presentation:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30585
Mariana de Jesus Vaz Trindade, Cristina Dutra Vieira, João Fernando G. Ferreira, Jéssica K. Távora de Sousa, João Paulo Amaral Haddad, Luiz de Macêdo Farias, Adriana Cristina de Oliveira & Simone Gonçalves dos Santos·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Background: Understanding biofilm formation and the interaction between bacterial species on surgical instrument surfaces is of great importance. Due to the scarcity of studies on this subject, the present study proposes to investigate this dynamic process. Methods: Staphylococcu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31167
Aims: Anterior open bite is often caused by excessive vertical development of the posterior maxilla. In such cases, it is hardly possible to establish absolute anchorage for molar intrusion by traditional orthodontic mechanics. The use of skeletal anchorage for orthodontic tooth...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30193
Aim: The aim of this study is to explore the cultural competence of military nurses in Greece by measuring levels of cultural knowledge, empathy and cultural skills. Methodology: It is a quantitative, non-experimental, correlational design in which the researchers determined cult...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30615
Daniela Regina Brandão Tavares, Ana Laura de Figueiredo Bersani, Fania Cristina dos Santos, Maria Carolyna Fonseca Baptista & Virginia Fernandes Moça Trevisani·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Background: Locomotive Syndrome (LS) refers to a high risk of disability and dependency care due to a disorder in locomotive organs. It is increasing particularly because of populational aging. Chronic musculoskeletal pain in the elderly is also an important risk factor for disab...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31090
Background: Referral of critically ill patients from one centre to another is an integral part of healthcare system. Aims: To evaluate the outcome of referral practices from the Intensive Care Unit of the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Patients and Methods: This was a retro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31038
Aims: To investigate the effect of hamstrings’ cooling and short-duration Cryostretching on sit and reach flexibility test (SR) performance. Study Design: Crossover Randomized Clinical Trial. Place and Duration of the Study: Department of Physical Therapy, Technological Education...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31034
Objective: The differential diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinomas (HCC) and regenerative-dysplastic nodules (RDN) in cirrhotic patients is critical for patient management and can be a challenging imaging procedure. The goal of our study is to evaluate the contribution of diffusi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30379
ims: The aim of this article is to illustrate a case of oroantral communication caused by an accidental introduction of the third upper molar into the maxillary sinus and the importance of computed tomography to its location and removal. Presentation the Case: This study reports...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31109
Photoplethysmogram, including Pulse Transit Time (PTT), technique were used to detect blood volume changes in human carotid-to-toe. The main problem is how to evaluate the PTT values continuously from the subject with accurate readings. Monitoring PTT values of a person is useful...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30470
Aim: This cross sectional study aimed to assess knowledge and attitude among partially dentate patients visiting dental clinic regarding to dental implant as a modality of treatment. Methodology: A total of 114 adult dental patients (52 men, 62 women; age range 18-80 years) were...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30449