Background: Oral Contraceptive Pills (OCPs) are the most widely prescribed form of hormonal contraception both in developed and developing countries. They are also the most popular non-surgical method of contraception. Objective: To determine the prevalence rate and socio-demogra...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i430292
Chronic recurrent aphthous stomatitis (CRAC) is a chronic disease of the oral mucosa, characterized by periodic remissions and exacerbations with the eruption of aft. According to WHO, it affects up to 20% of the population. Currently, most scientists are inclined to the leading...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i330289
Objective: To investigate the factors influencing fast-food consumption amongst the International Medical Students of USM-KLE. Hypothesis: Fast food consumption is deleterious to the overall health of a person, and thus we expect low fast food consumption amongst medical students...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i330290
Introduction: A 24 hours long cyclic change in body temperature, ie. body temperature circadian rhythm is used as a marker of other body circadian rhythms. Objectives: To determine circadian rhythm in oral temperature of adult hyperthyroids at Nyala and Alfashir- western cities,...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i330286
The mechanical behavior of a proximal femur under a normal body weight loading was examined. The geometry of the proximal femur was created in a finite element model using 29 reference points measured on the CT scan images of a patient. Four additional sets of measurements were c...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i330287
Objective: To sonographically determine the thyroid gland volume in normal adults in Jos University Teaching Hospital, as well as how it relates to anthropometric factors. Background: The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body weighing about 10-25g. It...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i330288
An Os acromiale is a condition that results from the failure of fusion of the anterior acromial apophysis. It can be asymptomatic. It can also result in subacromial impingement and rotator cuff tear. In this case report of a 39 year-old lady we would like to present the managemen...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i230284
Aims: To identify the relationship between calories intake, physical activity and body mass index in adolescents in Colima Mexico. Study Design: A cross-sectional study analytic, observational. Place and Duration of the Study: Colima and Tecoman, Mexico. Methodology: It was desi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i230285
Francis F. Chikuse, Loveness N. Dzikiti, Auxilia Chideme-Munodawafa, Talkmore Maruta, Greanious A. Mavondo, Munyaradzi Mukesi, Mathew Maisiri, Patricia T. Gundidza & Munyaradzi M. Soko·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2019
Background: Delayed tuberculosis (TB) treatment increases the rate of spread of the bacilli in the community and mortality rates. Rapid diagnosis and early TB treatment initiation are crucial to successful outcomes and delays affect TB control programs. In Namibia, there is a pau...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i230282
Background: Caesarean section commonly causes moderate to severe pain in the first 24 hours after surgery with associated discomfort, delayed ambulation, difficulty initiating breastfeeding and prolonged hospital stay. Receiving adequate analgesia after caesarean section is very...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i230283
Aim: To assess the decayed, missing and filled tooth (DMFT) index of adult female patients attending dental clinics in the College of Dentistry Taibah University. And to link the socioeconomic factors that may influence the DMFT. Study Design: A Cross-sectional analytical study....
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i230281
Heterotopia is defined as an ectopic localization of normal tissue; the heterotopia of the gastric mucosa can be observed all along the digestive tract. The localization in the gallbladder is exceptional. The diagnosis is histological, it may present some complications including...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130279
Globally, air pollution is the leading environmental cause of human disease and death, and it is a major contributor to cardiovascular disease. Air pollution damages the cardiovascular system by oxidative stress, inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and pro-thrombotic changes....
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130280
Introduction: Malaria is a cause of mortality in African. Though preventable it has remained a public health issue in sub-Saharan Africa where more than 90% of all malaria cases occur. The study is intended to determine the perception of malaria transmission and prevention among...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130278
The study is aimed at assessing the knowledge, attitude and practice of people in Ija-Gwari and Kofa in Niger State towards onchocerciasis, structured questionnaires were administered to 300 respondents comprising 150 from each of the village, which is about 5% of the total popul...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v31i130277