Aim: To develop and validate a sensitive method for the determination of rapeprazole (RPZ) and omeprazole (OPZ) in bulk and formulations based on nucleophilic substitution reaction of RPZ and OPZ with sodium 1,2-naphthoquinone-4-sulphonate (NQS) in an alkaline medium. Study Desig...
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Research Article10.9734/IRJPAC/2013/3160
Background: Puberty is a developmental stage of increased insulin resistance that also is a critical period for bone mass accrual. Historically, African Americans (AA) have lesser risk for osteoporotic fractures compared to European Americans (EA). AA also have higher incidence o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2720
Aims: The study was carried out to establish standard anthropometric values for stature estimation by using hand length in the three major ethnic groups in Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Maiduguri, Borno State, Nigeria bet...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/1932
Background: Nephrotic syndrome (NS) is a common childhood kidney disease caused by impaired glomerular function, characterized by protein leakage from the blood to the urine through the glomeruli, resulting in proteinuria, hypoalbuminemia, hypercholesterolemia and generalized ede...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3264
Aims: In view of significant role of osteocalcin and adiponectin in the onset of insulin resistance and diabetes in rat model and cell line studies we aimed to study the influence of family history for diabetes on osteocalcin and adiponectin levels and their role in initiating th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3016
Aims: This study was carried out to evaluate the knowledge and use of disinfection policy in government hospitals in south-east geopolitical zone of Nigeria and to compare the three categories of government hospitals. Study Design: This was a descriptive, cross sectional study. P...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2478
Background: The prevalence of Helicobacter pylori is typically higher in developing countries like Saudi Arabia. Aims: To estimate the prevalence of H. pylori among patients suffering from upper gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms, know the main risk factors leading to infection, and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2650
Aim: It is highly intricate to categorize a solitary or prevailing factor for pathophysiology of varicocele. Herein, the basis of free radicals in the pathogenesis of varicocele was assessed. Study Design: Experimental using animal models. Place and Duration of Study: Department...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2617
Aims: To evaluate the advantage of full blood cell count as performed 48h post-delivery for the diagnosis of postpartum maternal anaemia. Study Design: Observational retrospective study. Methodology: According to the usual local protocol, haemoglobin assessment is made in all mot...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/3044
Aims: To evaluate variables and factors linked to attempted suicide in psychiatric patients. Study Design: Case control study. Place and Duration: Psychiatric Department, S. Gerardo Health Care Trust (Italy), between January 2000 and July 2007. Methods: We recruited 32 patients (...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2994
Although inhibitory mechanisms that safeguard cells against DNA damages occur in all cells, genetic instability is widely present throughout living world. Some well known viruses cause alterations in host genome, leading to the formation of malignant transformations. Throughout t...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2736
Aim: To determine the common genotypes of Giardia duodenalis causing diarrhea in the study region and to assess the extent of genetic polymorphism among them. Study Design: Stool samples were collected from the patients attending IDBG Hospital, Kolkata with diarrheal complaints t...
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Research Article10.9734/BMRJ/2013/2812
Aims: The aim of the study was to determine the pattern and factors influencing exclusivebreast feeding and weaning practices in a homogenous urban slum. Study Methods: The study was a descriptive cross-sectional among 143 mother-child pairsusing a combination of simple and syste...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2013/1337
Zinc is plant micronutrient which is involved in many physiological functions its inadequate supply will reduce crop yields. Zinc deficiency is the most wide spread micronutrient deficiency problem, almost all crops and calcareous, sandy soils, peat soils, and soils with high pho...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2746
The effect of NPK fertilizer on pumpkin fruit development was studied for two cropping seasons in 2010 at the Teaching and Research Farm, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 2010. The experiment was a randomized complete block design. The plants were treated with six...
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Research Article10.9734/AJEA/2013/2102