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Family Planning Practice in a Nigerian Tertiary Hospital: A Five Year Review

J. O. Alegbeleye & C. O. John · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Globally, there is an increasing unmet need for safe and effective family planning services. Most women in Africa, just like in many parts around the world, desire to control both the number and timing of births but lack an effective contraceptive method. Utilization...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28941

Mentoring Prevalence and Need among Pre-clinical and Clinical Medical and Dental Students in a Nigerian University

Oluwaseun Taiwo Esan, Oluwadare Esan, Davies Eyimife Toluhi, Adeyinka Caroline Adepoju, Damilola Ruth Oyelakin, Omesi Blessing Odia, Ife Stephen Adesina & Surajudeen Lekan Quadri · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Having a mentor is critical to having a successful career. Despite the known benefits of mentoring, studies have shown a low prevalence among students in the medical and dental schools particularly in developing countries. This study compared the level of awareness, prevale...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28597

Atosiban– Its Impact on Uterine Activity in Preterm Labour

Sadaf Shaikh, Rahul Mayekar, Archana Bhosale, Yogeshwar Nandanwar & Bhupesh Dewan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To study the effect of Atosiban on Uterine activity using tocodynamometer and to evaluate the extent to which the delivery was delayed with the administration of oxytocin receptor antagonist. Study Design: Open label, prospective, non-comparative study. Place and Duration o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28846

Therapeutic Effect of Hydatid Cyst Liquid on Melanoma Tumor Growth in Mouse Model

Hossein Yousofi Darani, Seyedeh Maryam Sharafi, Fariborz Mokarian, Morteza Yousefi, Sayedeh Ala Sharafi & Rasool Jafari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Hydatid cyst is the larval stage of Echinococcus granulosus which develops in various human and livestock animals tissues. This hydatid cyst composed of several layers. Previous investigations have shown that the prevalence of hydatid cyst in cancer patients is sign...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27220

Investigation of Urine Samples for Isolation, Identification and Antibiotic Susceptibility Analysis of Bacterial Pathogens from Suspected Urinary Tract Infected Patients of Bangladesh

Tanzina Akter, Kaniz Fatema, Md. Razibul Alam, Md. Anowar Khasru Parvez, Shamsun Nahar, Muhammad Ekhlas Uddin, Safirun Pervin & Tasmia Farzana · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is the most common community-acquired bacterial infection affecting people of all age groups and both sexes.  Aims: This study was performed to isolate bacterial pathogens usually cause community-acquired uncomplicated UTI and to evaluate their sensi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28576

Evaluation of Brain Lesions Using Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

Mohammed Salih, Mohammed Yousef, Ahmed Abukonna, Abdurrahman Elnour & Asmaa Elamin · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: This study designed to describe the spectrum of Magnetic Resonance in brain lesions and to show its diagnostic importance in differentiating neoplastic, non-neoplastic and other lesions. Also to show the importance of MRS in differentiating of other brain lesions and correl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28984

Dental Problems Associated with Hepatitis C Infection: A Report from Iran

Nima Mahboobi, Leila Jafargholizadeh & Seyed Moayed Alavian · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Infection with hepatitis C virus is a problem with global importance. Patients with HCV infection experience a wide spectrum of extrahepatic manifestations, a number of which occur in the oral cavity. Despite a large number of reports exist on the association of some...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24324

Sapium ellipticum (Hochst.) Pax Leaf Extract: In-vitro Antioxidant Activities and Lethal Dose (LD50) Determination in Wistar Rats

O. M. Ighodaro & O. A. Akinloye · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Prior to this investigation, the LD50 and antioxidant activities of Sapium ellipticum leaf extract have not been reported, hence; the focus of this study. The LD50 of the extract was determined through three routes of administration using the method of Lorke. The Intraperitoneal...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/8253

Assessment of Individual Health of Russian Students from Different Social Groups

S. V. Mihajlova, K. A. Vlasova, S. N. Pyatkin, L. M. Zhizhenina, S. I. Volkova & N. V. Busarova · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The assessment of individual health with the use of various techniques allows to obtain more complete information on the functioning of the body. For productive studying and professional development students need to have good health, which, under the current socio-economic enviro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28501

Simplified Method of Interimplant Papilla Preservation around Immediate Implant in the Maxillary Aesthetic Zone- A Case Report

Sheethalan ., Archana Mootha & Thiyaneshwaran Nesappan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Immediate implant placement in the maxillary aesthetic zone and the maintenance of peri-implant soft tissue is a clinical challenge. The interimplant papilla and soft tissue depends on various factors like interimplant distance, thickness of the alveolar housing, peri-implant mar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26844

Revitalization of a Geminated Tooth with a Necrotic Pulp and an Open Apex Using Platelet–Rich Plasma (PRP) and Mineral Trioxide Aggregate (MTA): A Case Report

Gurmeet Singh Sachdeva, Munish Goel, Liza Thakur Sachdeva, Kulwant Rai & Lisha Thakur · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To successfully revascularize a geminated maxillary lateral incisor with an open apex using platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA). Methods: A 21-year-old male was referred for endodontic treatment of a geminated nonvital left maxillary lateral incis...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28987

Doppler Ultrasonography as a Non-invasive Procedure for Diagnosis of Chronic Hepatitis: A Cross- sectional Study

Reza Nafisi- Moghadam, Fatemeh Ehsani, Naeimeh Heiranizadeh, Mojtaba Babaei Zarch, Seyed Mostafa Tabatabaei & Mahmood Akhavan Tafti · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Viral hepatitis is a major public health problem in the world. Early recognition and treatment is crucial in order to avoid or decrease complications including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver biopsy is an invasive procedure for diagnosis of chronic hepat...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28880

Growth Indices and Serum Zinc Levels of Children with Sickle Cell Disease Seen At the University College Hospital, Ibadan

Jacob Nkemdirim, Brown Biobele & Akinyinka Olusegun · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The study determined the serum zinc levels of children with Sickle cell disease (SCD) and its relationship to their growth. Study Design: Comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: This study was conducted between November 2012 and February 2013 at...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28242

Plastibell Circumcision in a Private Family Practice in Benin City Nigeria

Godwin Yovwin & Stanley Ukadike Okugbo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Circumcision is a common practice in Nigeria and in the Niger Delta region is mostly done as a cultural and religious practice. The procedure is increasingly, commonly being offered in hospitals and carried out by trained doctors and surgeons. It has been shown that b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27657

The Importance of Postoperative Delirium (POD) on Elderly Patients in Urology in Increasing the Day Stay in Hospital

Haxhire Gani, Pirro Prifti, Rudin Domi, Majlinda Naco, Vjollca Beqiri, Bilbil Hoxha & Aurel Janko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction and Objectives: The Postoperative delirium on elderly patients (P.O.D.) is a frequent post operative disorder in sick and elderly patients, and always has been associated with prolongation of day stay in hospital, and certainly more cost for the hospital as well. The...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25865