Aims: The aim of this study is to assess salivary biomarkers, i.e. cortisol, calcium, phosphate, osteocalcin, vitamin D and estradiol levels, to monitor osteopenia and stress levels in post-treatment breast cancer patients. Methods: The salivary biomarkers of forty-five female br...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30663
Aims: In most developing countries there is limited information on the burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD); even though recent findings in the developed world are predicting rapid transitions in these NCDs. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and patterns...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30410
Elizabeth L. Borges, Patrícia B. Lima, Antônio A. B. Peluso, Walkyria O. Sampaio, Jamil S. de Oliveira, Marilene L. de Oliveira, Gisele M. Etelvino, Rafael T. Ruoccolo, Anderson J. Ferreira & Robson A. S. Santos·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aim: Components of the renin-angiotensin system are involved in absorption and regulate both fluid and electrolyte transport in the intestinal epithelium. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a major Angiotensin-(1-7)-forming enzyme, and a key regulator of the homeostasi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30329
Background: Type 2 diabetes has assumed epidemic proportion. Several reports have linked both general and central obesity with diabetes mellitus but there are ethnic differences between adiposity, visceral adipose tissue and type 2 diabetes. This study aims to determine the corre...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29730
Background: Gaucher’s Disease (GD) is a rare genetically inherited, autosomal recessive disorder. It is classified as a lysosomal storage disorder and is characterized by the accumulation of glycolipids. This is due to the deficiency of lysosomal hydrolase β – glucocerebrosidase....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29680
Aims: To detect the sporadic involvement of shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 or any other enterohaemorrhagic E. coli in gastro-intestinal (diarrhoeal) infections. Study Design: The study is a cross sectional survey for bacterial causes of diarrhoea in the stu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30184
The use of local anesthetic has become more common in dental offices. Throughout the last few years, an anesthetic base of surprising proprieties has been studied with the aim of evaluating the possibility of providing more comfort to patients during small mandibular procedures....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30521
Parameters of activity of peripheral blood supply system of the liver and kidneys in interrelation with rheological functions of blood during an experimental hyperthyroidism have been studied. Disorders of rheological functions of blood and deeper violations of blood circulation...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/28852
Aim: To identify a dye for disclosing composite resin restoration margins using tooth shade spectrophotometry. Materials and Methods: Study Design: Experimental Study. Forty sound, non-carious maxillary anterior teeth extracted for periodontal reasons were collected and standard...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30403
Being the most common yet rare genetic syndrome in the field of dentistry Trisomy 21 also known as the Down’s syndrome named after John Langdon Down has its own importance in dentistry. It has characteristic physical, genetic and mental features which could remain undiagnosed par...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30147