Aim: 1) To evaluate and compare changes in the micro hardness of enamel after exposure to different cough lozenges. 2) To assess the pH of dissolved lozenge solutions, and 3) To analyze the number of components in cough lozenges using Analytical HPLC (High-performance liquid chro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29168
This study aimed to review the mortality rate of pulmonary embolism (PTE) during one year follow up, incidence of hemorrhagic complications and other causes of death. This prospective cohort study was conducted on 245 patients with confirmed diagnosis of pulmonary embolism divide...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28236
Aims: The aim of this study was to analyze the age and sex related changes in pituitary gland height in a selected population from Sudan, and also to compare findings with those of other authors. Study Design: This prospective study included 50 participants (25 males and 25 femal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29162
Objective: Diverse variation in normal thyroid gland volume (TGV) among populations is mainly due to age, gender, anthropometric parameters and genetic factors. This study was carried out to determine the correlation between TGV with isthmus dimensions and with anthropometric pa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29710
Background: Dyslipidemia and metabolic complications related to Insulin resistance are closely linked to patients suffering from polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). Aims: To find out the changes in serum testosterone, leptin and adiponectin levels and explore their relative impor...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29265
This is a report of a unique case of cerebral nocardiosis in an immunocompetent host who was initially diagnosed with extra pulmonary tuberculosis not responding to 1st line anti tubercular treatment (ATT). The deteriorating abscess required multiple drainage procedures before th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28824
Aim: Intussusception is defined as invagination or telescoping of proximal bowel loop (intussusceptum) into distal loop (intussuscepiens). More than 90% of adult colonic intussusceptions are associated with a mass acting as lead point. It is required for all treating surgeons to...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29810
Background: Methanol is an industrial chemical found in many products including antifreeze solutions, solvents and fuels. Most cases of methanol poisoning among humans occur following accidental ingestion, inhalation or dermal exposure. Humans may sometimes ingest methanol as an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26645
Background and Objectıves: To evaluate changes in eyes with idiopathic parafoveal telangiectasia type 2 (IPFT) using spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT). Materıals and Methods: SD-OCT images of cases were analyzed for the presence or absence of foveal contour...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29197
Aims: Patient age and insurance status can lead to presentation with complicated hernias. Surgery for complicated hernias results in greater morbidity, mortality, and healthcare costs compared to elective repair of uncomplicated hernias. This study explores the association betwee...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29338