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Assessment of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome Patients’ Perception for Different Cardiovascular Risk Factors using Questionnaire

Antoaneta Gateva & Zdravko Kamenov · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aim: The aim of the present study was to investigate the perception for the presence of cardiovascular risk factors in Bulgarian patients with PCOS and/or obesity. Study Design: Clinic of endocrinology, Alexandrovska University Hospital, Sofia, Bulgaria between January 2010 and D...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2078

Toll-like Receptors

Ho Sik Shin, Yeon Soon Jung & Hark Rim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Mammals sense pathogen invasion through pattern-recognition receptors (PRRs). A group of transmembrane proteins, Toll-like receptors (TLRs) are mainly expressed on antigen-presenting cells, such as macrophages or dendritic cells, and play critical roles as PRRs (1). TLR signaling...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2071

Surviving Sepsis Campaign Bundles Adherence and Their Limits in Surgical Patients with Septic Shock in an ICU

Manfred Weiss, Florian Lautenschlager & Franz Porzsolt · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aims: The Surviving Sepsis Campaign (SSC) guidelines aimed to reduce heterogeneity of conventional therapy and mortality. The present study was performed in septic shock to describe the adherence to the 2008 SSC guidelines, confounding factors, and limitations. Study Design: Pros...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/1961

Survival by Time of Day of Hemodialysis in Korean Patients: A Single Center Study

Bo Ra Kim, Jin Hee Park, Ho Sik Shin, Yeon Soon Jung & Hark Rim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Background: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) typically undergo hemodialysis (HD) during the morning or afternoon, with time of treatment generally based on space availability or patient preference. No studies have investigated variation in patient survival as a functi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/2069

Another Reason to Teach Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Mark Reed, Katrin Werwick & Markus Herrmann · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aims: To ascertain whether studying Complementary and Alternative Medicine, in any capacity, can influence attitudes to patients, over and above simply learning the subject in question. Study Design: Pilot study using Questionnaires before and after two different courses of study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2013/1472

The Molecular Modeling of Detonating and Explosive Processes Based on the Activated Complex Theory

A. N. Lopanov · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

The present paper offers a molecular model of explosive and detonating processes based on the activated complex theory (a transition state theory). It is demonstrated that bond breaking within a molecule of an explosive occurs not simultaneously but successively with the formatio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1924

Effects of Transesterification Variables on the Characteristics of the Methyl Esters Obtained from Four Virgin Tropical Seed Oils in Nigeria

O. G. Igbum, L. Leke, S. Ande, M. U. Okoronkwo & C. A. Nwadinigwe · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

Four feedstock’s comprising two inedible oils (Telfaria occidentals Hook F, (TVO) and Hura crepitians L (HVO)) and two edible oils (Cucumeropsis manii (CSVO) and Canarium schweinfurthii Engl.(CVO)) which are in abundance in the locality of study were investigated for production o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/2081

Reactive Secondary Sequence Oxidative Pathology Polymer Model and Antioxidant Tests

Richard C. Petersen · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

Aims: To provide common Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science thermoset free-radical crosslinking Sciences for Medical understanding and also present research findings for several common vitamins/antioxidants with a new class of drugs known as free-radical inhibitors.  Study Design:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/2104

Adsorption and Inhibitive Effects of 2-Thiobenzylbenzimidazole (TBBI) at Aluminium Alloy AA3003/ 1M Hydrochloric Acid Interface

P. M. Niamien, A. A. Koffi & A. Trokourey · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

The interfacial behavior of 2-Thiobenzylbenzimidazole (TBBI) between aluminium alloy AA 3003 and 1M hydrochloric acid solution was investigated by mass loss technique. Mass loss is concentration and temperature dependent. The influence of temperature has been studied in the absen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1947

Stressful Work Involvement and Inherited Long QT-Syndrome

Ilmari Määttänen, Liisa Keltikangas-Järvinen, Laura Pulkki-Råback, Mirka Hintsanen, Heikki Swan, Lauri Toivonen, Kimmo Kontula, Olli Raitakari & Taina Hintsa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2012

Aims: The long QT syndrome (LQTS) is an inherited cardiac disorder which predisposes the mutation carrier to ventricular arrhythmias that can lead to sudden death. The objective of the study was to study whether stressful work involvement (i.e. worrying about work and job dissati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2012/768

Synthesis, Spectral, Magnetic and In-Vitro Anticancer Properties of Some Metal (II) Complexes of 3-[2,4-dihydro-1H-inden-4-ylimino) methyl] napthalene-2-ol

Osowole Aderoju A, Oni Adeola A, Onyegbula Kenneth & Hassan A Titilayo · International Research Journal of Pure and Applied Chemistry · 2012

Novel Cu(II), Zn(II) and Pd(II) complexes of the Schiff base, 3-[2,4-dihydro-1H-inden-4-ylimino)methyl]napthalen-2-ol, have been prepared and characterized by elemental analysis, 1HNMR, molar conductance, room temperature magnetic moments, infrared and electronic spectral measure...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IRJPAC/2012/1370

Ethnopharmacological Survey on Antihemorrhagic Medicinal Plants in South of Benin

J. R. Klotoé, T. V. Dougnon, K. Koudouvo, J-M. Atègbo, F. Loko, A. Akoègninou, K. Aklikokou, K. Dramane & M. Gbéassor · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Aims: Bleeding is the leading cause of early death and a post-traumatic major cause of maternal mortality worldwide. Although 80% of African people have used herbs to treat wounds, very little information is available about plants species with hemostatic properties. This study ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/2093

Antioxidative Action of Citrus limonum Essential Oil on Skin

G. Bertuzzi, B. Tirillini, P. Angelini & R. Venanzoni · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2012

Aims: The purpose of this study was to investigate the action of Citrus limonum essential oil to control free radical-induced lipid peroxidation and preventing tissue damage in skin. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Internal Medicine (University of Roma “Tor Vergata) an...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2013/1987