Background: Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of lung airways resulting in episodic airflow obstruction. Aims: The main objective of this study is to find the effect of antiasthma medication on serum IgE levels and blood eosinophil count. Study Design: This randomized co...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i630430
Introduction: Clinical Health Electives are an important part of academic curriculum in medical universities throughout the world. Electives are useful in developing personal and professional growth among students. Hence understanding the importance of electives among medical und...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i630428
Background: A novel method for inducing hyphae formation, was described. Methods: Mycelia of experimental and clinical strains from 100 patients with oral lichen planus were cultured in RPMI 1640 medium with 56°C or 121°C inactivated calf sera. After these strains were cultured f...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i630427
This paper is a review of work done on colorectal adenocarcinoma in East Africa showing geographic spread, age and sex ratios, clinical presentation, management and predominant histopathology. A steady increased incidence of CRC in East African countries is currently being docume...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i630426
Ayissi Mbomo Rigobert Espoir, Kandeda Kavaye Antoine, Moto Okomolo Fleur Clarisse, Nanga Léopold Didier, Djangou Siebatcheu Sandrine Linda & Dimo Théophile·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2020
Aims: This study was carried out to assess the anxiolytic effects of the hydroalcoholic extract of P. edulis. Place and Duration of Study: Animal Physiology Laboratory of the Higher Teachers’ Training College, Animal Physiology Laboratory of the Faculty of Sciences , University...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530425
Haemostatic parameters constitute measurable indices in the haemostatic system used to assess the functionality of the coagulation system of an individual to establish a state of health or disorder. This study evaluated haemostatic parameter such as platelets count, mean platelet...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530424
Introduction: Detection of activity of ulcerative colitis (UC) is vital for predicting treatment outcome. The assessment depends on clinical, serologic, and endoscopic findings. One of the noninvasive biomarkers for disease activity detection is serum Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associ...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530422
Aim: External Quality Assurance (EQA) is basic requirement of a medical laboratory to assess the quality assurance and achieve the accreditation. The available EQA schemes evaluate the analytical performances of the laboratory but neither evaluate pre analytical factors nor mimic...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530423
Dyslipidemia is an important risk for the promotion of atherosclerosis and the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD). Currently available drugs can effectively lower the increased levels of blood cholesterol in most patients and prevent the development and progression of CV...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530421
Aim: We attempted to determine the frequency and percentage distribution of Lewis blood group antigens among indigenes of Ogoni ethnicity in Rivers State, Nigeria. Study Design: The study consisted of 101 Ogoni people, who were apparently healthy and free from transfusion transmi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2020/v32i530420