Lim genes are developmentally regulated transcription factors involved in tissue specification and cell differentiation. Several Lim genes are present in the mammalian genome and each tissue expresses a unique pattern of Lim genes giving rise to the Lim code and it is believed th...
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Research Article10.9734/ARRB/2016/24086
Herbal Medicines (HM) are being used in our country for a long time but the type and load of the microbial agents has not been isolated in locally produced finished products of HM. The present study was designed to assess the microbial load, genus & species of the microbes c...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/23556
Hugh Clifford Chima Maduka, Emmanuel Iroha Akubugwo, Oluwale Olorunnipe, Aloysius Ngozika Okpogba, Ann Amaka Maduka, Celestine Uzoma Aguoru, Chidiebere Emmanuel Ugwu, Charles Chijioke Dike & Peter Nnamdi Ogueche·International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review·2016
Objective: To investigate the elemental and Phytochemical components of aqueous extracts of the leaves and stem bark of Crateva adansonii. Methods: The elemental analysis was done using atomic absorption analysis with Perkin Elmer Analyst atomic flame spectrophotometer (FAAS) 400...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/21822
We propose an information-theoretic alternative to the popular Cronbach alpha coefficient of item reliability. Particularly suitable for contexts in which instruments are scored on a strictly nonnumeric and non ordinal scale, our proposed index is based on functions of the entrop...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2016/23944
Ahmad M. Slim, Emilio Fentanes, Dustin M. Thomas, Jennifer N. Slim, Taylor Triana, Homayoun R. Ahmadian, Ryan J. McDonough, Jason Saucedo, Norma J. Suarez, Dorette Pearce-Moore, H. Lester Kirchner, Edward Hulten, Ricardo C. Cury & Kelley Branch·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background: Vein graft thrombosis is the leading cause of acute graft failure within the first post-operative month. Several studies have shown the benefit of post-operative dual anti-platelet therapy (DAPT) in preventing acute graft thrombosis. The purpose of this study was to d...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24386
Uncontrolled hyperglycemia termed hyperglycemic hyperosmolar syndrome (HHS) is a serious but relatively common presentation of new-onset diabetes mellitus. The diagnosis of the disorder itself is fairly straight forward, but the search for trigger factors can be challenging. Infe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24424
The present study was designed to ascertain the level of haematological alterations in single Trypanosoma brucei (T. brucei), Ancylostoma caninum (A. caninum) and conjunct infections of both parasites in dogs and effect of treatment with diminazene aceturate and mebendazole on ha...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24062
Background: During the past century, the mean age at menarche among the North West Iranian girls has decreased. The aim of this study was to compare the age of menarche between two generations and to determine the effect of BMI on the menarche age. Materials and Methods: This cro...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24244
Objective: To compare the effects of Air Stacking (AS) and Glossopharyngeal Breathing (GPB) on the Maximum Insufflation Capacity (MIC) in patients with Neuromuscular Disease (NMD). Methods: We design a randomized cross-over study. Children and adolescents with NMD who were users...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23192
Background: The number of people found to be exposed to gasoline is of public health concern. In developed countries, unlike developing countries, measures are taken to dispense gasoline quickly and safely to reduce exposure. In Nigeria, roadside dispensers are a common sight, of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24251
Background: In the neonatal period, transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is the most frequent cause of early respiratory distress because of delayed resorption of lung fluid, which fills the fetal airways. The inability of the lung to switch from fluid secretion to fluid abso...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23922
The haemoassessment of dogs with single Trypanosoma congolense (T. congolense) and conjunct T. congolense /A. caninum was determined in this study. Twelve mongrels of both sexes weighing between 4 to 8 kg were grouped into 3 of 4 members each. The group i (GPI) was the uninfected...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24067
Background: Tuberculosis is an endemic and critical public health issue in Iran and many developing countries. Healthcare workers, including medical students are at a great risk of exposure. This study is conducted in order to determine the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22940
Aim: To evaluate sexual differences using demarking point and index of sexual dimorphism from the length of talus in relation to age among male and female north-eastern Nigerians. Study Design: Retrospective Study. Place and Duration of Study: Departments of Human Anatomy and Rad...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22847
The Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) ankylosis is a condition of the joint that causes problem in mouth opening, mastication, digestion, speech, hygiene and appearance. The treatment of TMJ ankylosis poses a significant challenge because of high incidence of recurrence and technical...
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Research Article10.9734/IJMPCR/2016/24486