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The Efficacy of Intravenous Immunoglobulin in the Treatment of Patients with Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis

Iryna Lobanova & Olena Myalovitska · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2015

Background: Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a monophaseprocess nevertheless sometimes aggravated by relapses (so-called multiphasecourse of the disease). In such case the treatment must be targeted at reducing clinical manifestations of the disease and prevention o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2015/14216

Plant Regeneration from Shoot Tips-derived Callus of Ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.)

Diaa A. Ibrahim, Gharbia H. H. Danial, Vian M. Mosa & Belan M. Khalil · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

A protocol was described to regenerate plants from callus culture of ginger (Zingiber officinale Rosc.). Callus cultures were induced from ginger shoot tips inverted cultured on semi-solid MS medium supplemented with 2, 4-D (0.5-1.0 mg L-1) and BA (0.5- 1.0 mg L-1). Maximum callu...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/13980

Remediation of Soil Contaminated with Motor Spirit using Compost Material

O. O. AdeOluwa, A. O. Ogundeji & D. O. Agbeyegbe · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2015

Spillage of premium motor spirit (PMS) on land, due to either vandalisation of pipelines or accidents during transportation of petroleum in developing countries like Nigeria, could pollute agricultural lands and reduce productivity. This study considered compost to remediate a pr...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJPSS/2015/14788

Molecular Characterization of Prunus mahaleb L. Genotypes using Prunus Simple Sequence Repeat Markers

Deniz Erogul & Serra Hepaksoy · Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology · 2015

Turkey, located in the ecological range of mahaleb (Prunus mahaleb L.), has a variable genetic population. Mahaleb is the most important rootstock in terms of fruit-growing sweet cherry trees. In this study, we conducted a simple sequence repeats (SSRs) marker analysis of 60 maha...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JABB/2015/15508

A Queuing Model to Reduce Energy Consumption and Pollutants Production through Transportation Vehicles in Green Supply Chain Management

Amir Azizi, Yones Yarmohammadi, Ali Yasini & Amirhosein Sadeghifard · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2015

Aims: The main goal of this study is to minimize the function with coefficient c, which minimizes vehicles' transportation time and waiting time in supply chain centers. Study Design: Environmental pollution and shortage of nonrenewable energy resources have increased governments...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2015/15376

Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats

H. O. Akanya, S. Peter, I. F. Ossamulu, H. Y. Adeyemi & F. Oibiokpa · International Journal of Biochemistry Research & Review · 2015

Evaluation of the Changes in Some Liver Function and Haematological Parameters in MSG Fed Rats The effect of Monosodium glutamate (MSG) was evaluated on hepatic functions and haematological parameters in adult Wistar albino rats. The rats were randomly assigned into four (4) grou...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJBCRR/2015/15433

An Acute Therapeutic Evaluation of Three Regimens of Tiotropium and Formoterol in COPD Patients: A Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Study

Mohammed Imran, Sunil Kumar Chhabra & Anita Kotwani · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To evaluate therapeutic rationality of combining long-acting β2-agonists (formoterol) with duration of action of 12 hours and anticholinergics (tiotropium) with 24 hours as fixed dose inhaled combination (FDC) still widely prescribed in developing countries in COPD patients...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14053

Asymmetric Thermal Response of Human Feet to Hopping Detected by Digital Infrared Imaging

Byung Kook Kwak, Eui-Chan Jang, Hyung Jin Shim & Kwang-Sup Song · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of asymmetric exercise, hopping, on skin temperature at the foot and ankle subregions by infrared thermography. Study Design: Prospective volunteer study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15073

Caregiver Experiences with the Introduction of Pentavalent Vaccines in Two Centers in Port Harcourt, South-South Nigeria

Omosivie Maduka, Adedayo Tella, Alafaka Tobin & Margaret Akpan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The Nigerian government, with support from the Global Alliance for Vaccine Initiative (GAVI) in 2012, began a three year phased roll out of the pentavalent vaccine as a replacement for DPT in the routine immunization schedule. Aim: To assess client experiences with th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14995

Association of Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome with Renal Failure

Imran Khan, Riyaz Ahmad Bhat, Irfan Khan & Tahir Saleem · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome is a clinico-radiological entity that is characterized by variable associations of seizure activity, consciousness impairment, headaches, visual abnormalities, nausea, vomiting and focal neurological signs. No large data ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15501

Association between Intraoperative and Post-Anesthetic Care Unit Respiratory Events among 12,641 Children in Southern Thailand

Maliwan Oofuvong, F. Alan Geater, Virasakdi Chongsuvivatwong, Ngamjit Pattaravit & Kanjana Nuanjun · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The association between intraoperative respiratory events (IRE) and post-anesthetic care unit respiratory events (PARE) in children as well as the risk factors for PARE have not been described. The objectives of this study were to describe the association between IRE and PA...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15789

Hearing Loss in Patients with Spondyloepiphyseal Dysplasia Congenita and Tarda

Roya Azadarmaki, Bria R. Collins, Allyson D. Bull & Sanjay Prasad · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: To describe hearing loss in patients with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita and tarda. Methodology: A literature review of the National Library of Medicine's online database on hearing loss in patients with spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita and tarda was performed....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15496

Accuracy of Blood Loss Determination after Vaginal Delivery: Visual Estimation versus Calibrated Measurement

Cornelius A. Turpin, Derick N. M. Osakunor & William K. B. A. Owiredu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The ability to determine accurately, the blood loss during childbirth is of extreme importance in the diagnosis and management of primary postpartum haemorrhage (PPH). Aims: In this study, we evaluate the effectiveness of visual estimation of blood loss, as a method o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15114

Urinary Tract Infection in Community-Dwelling Elderly Women: A New Old Serious Disease

Luiz Paulo José Marques, Lygia Maria Soares Fernandes Viera, Eugênio Pacelle Queiroz Madeira & Rosa Maria Portella Moreira · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Urinary tract infection (UTI) is a very common infection among women of all ages. However, the incidence increases with older age and account for the substantial raise in morbidity, mortality and health economic costs in elderly people. Almost half of all women have suffered from...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15316