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Giant Vulval Lipoma in a Post Menopausal Woman

Hadiza Abdullahi Usman, Alkali Umar Abubakar & Hauwa Mohammed · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Lipoma is the second most common mesenchymal tumour in the vulva. It is rare and not commonly seen at the Gynaecological clinic. Perineal lipomas have been reported in females with accessory labioscrotal folds. The site of the tumour and its painless nature delays patient’s prese...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26164

Gallbladder Perforation in a 7 Year Old - A Diagnostic Challenge in a Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen

Paingha Joe Alagoa, Preye Numbere & Kathleen Kentebe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Spontaneous perforation of the gall bladder is uncommon. It often presents with symptoms suggestive of peritonitis thereby posing a diagnostic challenge. We report the case of a 7 – year old boy who was admitted with surgical acute abdomen. Preoperative abdominal ultrasonography...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/18638

Review of Contraception with Depot Medroxyprogesterone Acetate at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria

Oranu Emmanuel Okwudili, Ojule John Dimkpa & Okpani Jude Okocha · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To re- evaluate the use, effectiveness, acceptability and side effects of depot medroxyprogesterone acetate in Port Harcourt, Southern Nigeria. Study Design:  Descriptive retrospective analysis. Place and Duration of Study: Family planning clinic, University of Port Harcour...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26504

Assessment of Biochemical Changes in Pregnancy Induced Hypertension (PIH) among Saudi Population at KAMC-Riyadh

Tarig Karar, Mohamed Abdel Fattah, Khaled Romaizan O. Alenazy, Mohammad Jamaan Alharbi, Fares Meshabab S. Alqahtani, Waleed Al Tamimi, Ikram Al Hassan, Susan Grajo, Ivy Alquisalas & Shoeb Qureshi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: One of the most common complications that affect around 2-5% pregnant women is elevated blood pressure defined as gestational hypertension. Aims & Objective: To compare and correlate between plasma urea, creatinine, sodium, potassium, and plasma glucose and urine...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25024

Effectiveness of HIV Anti-retroviral Agents on the HIV/AIDS Epidemic

Zaheer Faizi, Bushra Rizwan, Jordan Scott & Junaid Ahsan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The scale up of HAART globally has shifted the mortality time table, decreased viral transmission and improved health related quality of life for patients while emphasizing the importance of adherence to therapy for improved outcomes. Study Design:  Review Article. Place an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24788

Genotype Distribution of Human Papillomavirus in Warts

Fauzia Perveen, Saeeda Baig & Mohiuddin Alamgir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

HPV warts, non-cancerous, epidermal growths, are caused by the virus by generally entering the skin through areas where the skin is broken, fragile or extremely moist making the top layer of skin to grow rapidly, forming a wart. There are more than 200 genotypes of HPV and about...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25384

Influence of Socio-demographic Variables on Electrical Energy Management Practices among Residents of Niger State, Nigeria

T. M. Saba, J. Tsado, B. Bukar & E. Raymond · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

The study investigated the influence of socio-demographic variables on electrical energy management practices among residents of Niger State, Nigeria. The study adopted Cross Sectional Survey Research Design. The population of the study was made up of 191,416 heads of households...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/25589

Isolation and Antibiogram of Staphylococcus aureus from Patients Admitted at Specialist Hospital Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria

E. Nmema Eucharia · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To isolate and determine the antimicrobial resistance and susceptibilities of Staphylococcus aureus from patients hospitalized at State Specialist Hospital, Okitipupa, Ondo State, Nigeria. Study Design: Prospective cross sectional. Place and Duration of Study: Department of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/25360

The Influence of Nimotuzumab in Combination with EGF on the Cell Cycle and Apoptotic Level of Tumor Cells

L. V. Garmanchuk, O. I. Dzhus, V. V. Nikulina, T. V. Nikolaienko, O. V. Skachkova & D. V. Shelest · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2016

Aim: The aim of study was to show the combined influence of nimotuzumab (NTM) and EGF on the proliferation, apoptosis by breast cancer cells line MCF-7. Methodology: Cell line was cultivated in DMEM under standart conditions. Nimotuzumab and EGF was added to the cells which reach...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2016/26052

Development of Pedal Operated Honey Extractor

B. O. Akinnuli, O. O. Awopetu, P. P. Ikubanni & O. O. Agboola · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Bees are winged insects that produce honey by their activities with the nectar of flowers. The honey produced is sweet and are finding replacement for sugar nowadays. Honey bees live in hives where the honey combs being formed by the bees are being deposited. Various methods had...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/23529

Soil Management and Fertilizer Use Practices in Smallholder Plantain Production Systems

O. J. Ayodele & A. A. Oso · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2016

The depletion of soil nutrients and organic matter as accentuated by the non-adoption of appropriate soil management practices is one cause of the yield decline that compels farmers to    abandon plantain orchards after two to three production cycles. Information on soil manageme...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2016/22910

The Impact of a Training Program on the Development of Perceived Cognitive Competence among Students with Learning Disabilities: An Experimental Study

Ahmad M. J. Alfawair · Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · 2016

Aims: This paper aims to examine the relationship between a training program designed for students with learning disabilities and their perceived competence. The research investigates the strong need for detecting the obstacles hindering Jordanian students, especially those at th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24328