Objective: This paper aims to compare various Bayesian joint models based on the accelerated failure time distributions in analyzing longitudinal observations on CD4 cell counts as growth measurements and time-to-death events of HIV/AIDS patients. Three accelerated failure time d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32123
Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of TENS on the costs generated with the intake of analgesic drugs in patients with proximal femoral fractures. Study Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Place and Duration of Study: Department...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31860
Several infections and diseases can cause lung cavitation. Pulmonary metastases are common from a variety of tumors and they can spread via blood or lymphatic system. In this report, we present a 54 year-old man with multiple bilateral parenchymal cavity lesions with a ground gla...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31564
Background: Community acquired pneumonia (CAP) is defined as a presence of symptoms and signs consistent with an acute lower respiratory tract infection associated with new radiographic shadowing for which there is no other explanation (eg, not pulmonary oedema or infarction). CA...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31663
Aims: This study aims to assess Jordanian public satisfaction with healthcare services. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional survey design was used. Place and Duration of Study: Data were collected from 571 Jordanian participants in the period between June 2016 and Novembe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31529
Introduction: The study aimed to study the effects of ovulation induction programs on the number of pre-ovulatory dominant follicles and endometrial thickness, their effects on pre-ovulatory estradiol 2 levels, and to determine the favored ovulation induction protocol to attain b...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31988
Aims: To explore the interplay between information asymmetry and financial forecasting in the context of the English National Health Service (NHS). Study Design: Synthesis of the political context of the English NHS and how this impacts on the information flows to assist NHS acco...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31474
Pâmela Letícia Santos, Edilson José Ferreira, Marcos M. Kuabara, Théssio Mina Vago, Thiago Calcagnotto, Francielli Delgado Agostini & Jéssica Lemos Gulinelli·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
After dental extraction, the corresponding alveolar bone suffers remodeling, and the bone volume decreases as time goes by, becoming atrophic. The Bio-Oss® is a biomaterial which presents similar crystallinity and chemical composition to the mineral natural bone, and it acts as a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31616
Background: Cicatricial alopecia or scarring alopecia, is a group of trichologic emergency disorders characterized by hair follicle destruction and permanent loss of hair. The aim of this cross-sectional study is to evaluate epidemiological and clinicopathological characteristics...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/27476
Aim: Stress is a major causative factor for the progression of major depressive disorder (MDD). The present study aimed to know the association of serum prolidase activity (SPA) and oxidative stress with the progression of MDD. Place and Duration of Study: The study was carried o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31446
Aims: To compare access of the surgeon and bleeding during surgery, and ectropion and scar following the surgery in subciliary, subtarsal, and transconjunctival incisions for treatment of the zygomaticoorbital region. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional Place and Duration o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31843
Anthony C. Iwu, Chukwuma B. Duru, Kenechi A. Uwakwe, Kevin C. Diwe, Irene A. Merenu, Henry N. Chineke, Ugochukwu C. Madubueze, Chukwuyem Abejegah, Emmanuel U. Ndukwu & Ikechi Ohale·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Background: HIV/AIDS is a chronic disease on long term treatment and as such it is important that the quality of care meets the patient’s expectations and satisfaction which will consequently encourage treatment adherence that is associated with better HIV management, care and ou...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32090
A young female was admitted with complaint of low grade fever, loss of appetite and fluctuating behaviour from the past two week. There was no history of any seizures, loss of consciousness, tuberculosis or any psychiatric illness. On examination the patient was apathetic, drowsy...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31747
Background: Oral contraceptives are among the earliest, safest, and most common method of fertility control especially in the developed countries. However, there is paucity of data on birth control pills in Sub-Saharan Africa including Nigeria. Objectives: To determine the uptake...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32069
Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate the microleakage of nano hybrid composite (Tetric N ceram- bulk fill, Ivoclar Vivident, USA) and high strength glass ionomer (GC Fuji IX, GC corporation, Tokyo, Japan) in class V restorations using a dye leakage model. Study Design: Study...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31327