This single centre descriptive observational design study was undertaken in a tertiary referral centre of South Bengal, India in an attempt to assess the outcome of stroke according to various risk factors and Glasgow coma scale at the time of admission. A better outcome was cons...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30300
Aims: To evaluate the use, acceptability, effectiveness and side effects of combination injectable contraceptive (CIC) in Port Harcourt, Niger Delta Region of Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive retrospective analysis. Place and Duration of Study: Family planning clinic, Universit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29727
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) are major causes of liver disease worldwide and can cause acute and chronic hepatitis which may lead to hepatic cirrhosis or even cancer, thus creating a significant burden to healthcare systems due to the high morbi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/27623
Aims: Home telemonitoring represents a promising approach to reduce heart failure (HF) patients’ hospital readmissions. The aim of the study was, in a first step, to identify the monitored parameters’ characteristics that are predictive of HF events. In a second step, it was to b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29098
Aim: The purpose of this study was to analyze female sexual dysfunction and potential risk factors influencing the sexual life in Kosovo’s women population. Study Design: Cross-sectional analysis Place and Duration of Study: This study was conducted through an online survey in K...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29615
David J. Libon, Joel Eppig, Deborah A. G. Drabick, Kirsten Erwin, Christine Annibali, Lynn Durmala, Aaron Bloch, Jacqueline Donohue, Rodney Swenson, Guillermo M. Alexander, Enrique Aradillas, B. Lee Peterlin & Robert J. Schwartzman·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aim: The current research examined neuropsychological and key features related to Geschwind-Behan-Galaburda (GBG) model (i.e., non-right handedness, learning problems, autoimmune disease) in patients with Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS). Methods: A large sample of patients...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29713
High-throughput DNA sequencing technologies are advancing at rapid state and transforming our indulgent about humoral immune modulation. The antibody repertoire encoded by B cells in the blood or lymphoid organs and the information obtained from high-throughput DNA sequencing of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27765
Aim: We describe a rare presentation of thyroid carcinoma, to highlight thyroid carcinoma in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions; and emphasize the importance of efficient record keeping in patient management. Presentation of Case: A 73 year old man who presented with an o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29983
Endometriosis is a common disorder of reproductive age group, defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the lining of the uterus. The disease carries enormous medical and economic burden on the society mainly due to the its symptoms and prolonged course. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29919
Eme Olukemi Asuquo, Ngozi Clare Orazulike, Emmanuel Chimatara Onyekwere, Jennifer Nyerhovwo Odjegba, Agbonose Ikeoghene Ojo & Joseph Amarachi Ogbansiegbe·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: Preference for caesarean section for childbirth that could otherwise have been natural has led to a significant increase in the rate of caesarean sections in the world. This pilot study therefore, sought to determine the factors associated with preference for caesarean sect...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28713
Introduction: Oral health is as important as any part of the body and can greatly influence the human beings' normal life and well-being. Better oral health can be achieved with increased awareness and proper oral health practices. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29778
Aims: The root-to-crown (R/C) ratio is envisaged to influence the longevity of crowned teeth. The purpose of this study is to measure the selected R/C ratio of crowned teeth at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, and to evaluate the effect of tooth category and location on th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30711
A. J. Anejo-Okopi, T. M. Akindigh, N. Markus, D. S. Adeniyi, O. J. Abba, A. O. Ebonyi, E. Ejeliogu, O. Audu, P. Lar, H. J. Zumbes, E. S. Isa & S. Oguche·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of total Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc) among HIV-1 infected adults without Hepatitis-B surface antigen (HBsAg). Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28184
Introduction: Home injuries in children are considered as avoidable events, provided the preventable and risk factors identified. In order to assess the awareness and attitude of the caregivers who visited pediatric emergency department of a quaternary hospital, a survey was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29832
Background: Assessment of patient satisfaction with diabetes education is important as it is associated with positive outcomes. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess satisfaction of diabetic patients with the diabetes education services provided in the diabetes mini-clinics (D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30250