Aim: The intent of this study is to report the distribution of hemoglobin variants among teenagers in South -West Nigeria. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place/Duration: Babcock University, Ilisan-Remo, Ogun State, South-West Nigeria between September 2013 and March 2015. M...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23426
Tamader Al Doheyan, Ala’a Al Saad, Adwa Al Haidar, Haifa Al Fwzan, Jawaher Al Askar, Faisal Al Malki, Omar H. A. Alanzi, Mona Q. Alanazi, Wafa Q. Alanazi, Jawhra Q. Alanazi, Fahad G. Alanazi, Omar Baqadir, Abdul Rahman Q. Alanazi, Abdul Majeed Q. Alanazi & Faris Q. Alenzi·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: This study investigates the knowledge, attitudes and practices of cosmetic surgery among female medical students at King Saud University (KSU). Methods: A quantitative observational cross-sectional approach was used to carry out the study at the KSU College of Medicin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22887
Ahmad M. Slim, Emilio Fentanes, Dustin M. Thomas, Jennifer N. Slim, Taylor Triana, Homayoun R. Ahmadian, Ryan J. McDonough, Jason Saucedo, Norma J. Suarez, Dorette Pearce-Moore, H. Lester Kirchner, Edward Hulten, Ricardo C. Cury & Kelley Branch·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: Vein graft thrombosis is the leading cause of acute graft failure within the first post-operative month. Several studies have shown the benefit of post-operative dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) in preventing acute graft thrombosis. The purpose of this study was to d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24386
Uncontrolled hyperglycemia termed hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a serious but relatively common presentation of new-onset diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of the disorder itself is fairly straight forward, but the search for trigger factors can be challenging. Infe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24424
The present study was designed to ascertain the level of haematological alterations in single Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), Ancylostoma caninum (A. caninum) and conjunct infections of both parasites in dogs and effect of treatment with diminazene aceturate and mebendazole on ha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24062
Background: During the past century, the mean age at menarche among the North West Iranian girls has decreased. The aim of this study was to compare the age of menarche between two generations and to determine the effect of BMI on the menarche age. Materials and Methods: This cro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24244
Objective: To compare the effects of Air Stacking (AS) and Glossopharyngeal Breathing (GPB) on the Maximum Insufflation Capacity (MIC) in patients with Neuromuscular Disease (NMD). Methods: We design a randomized cross-over study. Children and adolescents with NMD who were users...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23192
Background: The number of people found to be exposed to gasoline is of public health concern. In developed countries, unlike developing countries, measures are taken to dispense gasoline quickly and safely to reduce exposure. In Nigeria, roadside dispensers are a common sight, of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24251
Background: In the neonatal period, transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is the most frequent cause of early respiratory distress because of delayed resorption of lung fluid, which fills the fetal airways. The inability of the lung to switch from fluid secretion to fluid abso...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23922
The haemoassessment of dogs with single Trypanosoma congolense (T. congolense) and conjunct T. congolense /A. caninum was determined in this study. Twelve mongrels of both sexes weighing between 4 to 8 kg were grouped into 3 of 4 members each. The group i (GPI) was the uninfected...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24067