Introduction: Elevated plasma level of homocysteine (eHcy) is associated with increased prevalence of peripheral neuropathy (PN) in diabetic patients. However, it is not known whether eHcy is an independent risk factor for the development of PN. Methods: We retrospectively review...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5206
Aims: To analyze vitamin D status in a group of children living in Northeastern Italy cared by a “family pediatrician”. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric primary care in a rural area near Padua (Italy, 45°N latitude), between November 201...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4370
Aims: To correct renal anemia, subcutaneous (SC) route of recombinant human erythropoietin (rhuEPO) administration has been associated with increased efficacy and decreased dose requirements, when compared with intravenous (IV) route. The effect of obesity as a potential modifier...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6244
Aims: To find the antigen specific IgG4 in patients with gastrointestinal complaints and in control group, to demonstrate suitability of detection of IgG4 by using antigen panel. Place and Duration of Study: Laboratory Management and Consultancy, Riga, Latvia, October 2012 - Febr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5696
Aims: The aim of this study was to examine the proportion of probable schizophrenia in Arab population visiting primary health care centers and investigate its associated biologic and environmental factors. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Primary...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3651
Aim: Study of dissociation forms of the ascites antigen СÐ125 and its stem structure – the final form of its dissociation. Study Design: Resarch paper. Place and Duration оf Study: Department of biochemistry, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, laborator...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4441
Aims: To ascertain the laws and policies of selected high income countries, with respect to the disposition of their citizens seeking assisted reproductive technologies (ARTs) internationally. Study Design: Literature review. Methodology: PubMed, Scopus and Google of various ART...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/2991
Aims: The aim of our study was to study the prevalence of various cardiac abnormalities in HIV positive children. Study Design: Cross sectional observational study. Place of Study: Antiretroviral treatment clinic of Maulana Azad Medical College and associated Lok Nayak Hospital a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4919
Aims: Online social networks, such as Facebook, are growing in popularity amongst physicians, and represent a potential avenue for the compromising of their privacy and professional boundaries. We sought to determine the extent to which family doctors are sharing personal informa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5048
Aims: Although international guidelines consider bag urine sample (BUS) as an unreliable way to collect urine in non-cooperative children suspected to have urinary tract infection (UTI), BUS is a commonly used method both in hospital and at home. Contamination of urine samples is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5354
Aims: The case report aims to bring out a rare and life threatening complication of incarcerated utero-vaginal prolapse. Case Report: We present a case of 55 yr old woman with incarcerated prolapse. Details of evolving clinical features and investigations that led to the suspicio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5467
Aims: To recognize the importance of considering perforation of viscus in the differential of peritonitis after upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in peritoneal dialysis patients and to address the potential benefit of antibiotic prophylaxis in PD patients undergoing upper GI proce...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2268
The current review aimed to highlight the update management in patients with ischemic Cardiogenic shock (CS) and its impact on mortality. We reviewed the literature using search engine as MIDLINE, SCOPUS, and EMBASE from January 1982 to October 2012. We used key words: “Cardiogen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2464
Aims: Since 2005, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) guidelines advise immediately resuming CPR after a defibrillation shock to minimize CPR interruption. During resuscitation, the incidence of ventricular fibrillation (VF) recurrence is as high as 79%. The aim of this report is...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2803
Aims: Validation of the Greek version of Work Ability Index (WAI). Study Design: A cross sectional survey of 943 workers from a shipyard industry. Place and Duration of Study: University of Patras, Medical School, Public Health Department, HSY occupational health department, Gree...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2552