Increasing in IL-1, IL-6, IL-8 and TNF-α level in blood and oral fluid indicates an increase in antigenic stimulation of monocyte-macrophage, lymphoid cell elements, endothelial cells, fibroblasts of various organs and tissues, specifies systemic inflammatory response syndrome de...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i330177
The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effectiveness of teaching Lazarus multifaceted approach on mental health and well-being of elderly people in Tabriz city. The method of this research is applied. For this purpose, among all elderly women covered by health ca...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i330175
Aims: This research aimed to evaluate the haematological parameters associated with malaria and its controls. Materials and Methods: A convenient cross-sectional technique was used for the study for which the sample size was determined by using the formula; n= Z² (P) (1-P) / (A)...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230172
Aim of Study: Laparoscopic colorectal surgery has gained popularity around the Globe. Laparoscopic colectomy significantly improves the short term and long term outcomes of patients. The bowel anastomosis after laparoscopic resection of the tumour can be done in two ways - extrac...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230173
Aim: To evaluate the preferences of the dentists' attire among parents. Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Methodology: A questionnaire was used to obtain socio-demographic information and their preferences from Parents that accompanied their children to the Paediat...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230171
Background: Acute gastro-esophageal reflux disease is a common ailment in kashmiri population. Most of these patients are managed by gastroenterologist, physicians and surgeons in daily outpatient basis. Majority of them settle by medical management with the help of proton pump i...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230170
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infections affecting humans.. Fosfomycin has been approved for use in uncomplicated UTI caused by E. coli and Enterococcus. However, data regarding sensitivity of organisms causing hospital acquired or com...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230169
Background: Communication skills are reported to be of high importance for nursing and midwifery practice. Communication skills refers to how actions are used in sending messages. The necessity for nurses and midwives to be good communicators has been demonstrated. Objective: To...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230167
Oral contraceptives (OCs) are widely used by a significant number of women, often commencing at early adolescence. Whilst most research has investigated the physiological effects of OCs, some studies have identified impacts upon nutritional status of certain vitamins and mineral...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230168
Aims: This study was designed to determine the isolates from microbial cultures and the antibiotics susceptibility pattern of adults with lower respiratory tract infection. Study Design: A retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out at the Pulmono...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i230166
In spite the identification of stigma as a factor impeding public utilisation of HIV counselling, testing, and treatment services in Nigeria, gaps still exist in knowledge on the impact of stigma, and discrimination on adherence to medication amongst people living with HIV (PLWH)...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130165
Aims: To determine the prevalence of cancer in the rest of Cross River State not covered by the population-based cancer registry which is limited to the capital city of Calabar. Study Design: Descriptive retrospective study involving a trend analysis of cancers from the rest of C...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130163
Background: This study investigated the utility of the Sonographic pattern "Black Ink" with BRAF mutation testing of thyroid fine-needle aspiration cytology specimens for the risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma (PTMC). Case Presentation: We describe a case of a 41-year-old Cauc...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130162
Aims: Gentamicin, a widely used aminoglycoside antibiotic, is recognized as possessing significant nephrotoxic potential in human beings. The aim of this study was to determine the protective effect of aqueous and hydroethanolic extracts of Crinum scillifolium on gentamicin induc...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130160
Background and Aim: Malaria remains a major public health problem and a global threat to humanity especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In a bit to combat malaria in Cameroon, about 8million Cameroonian received the insecticide treating nets (ITNs) in 2011. However, hospital based re...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2019/v30i130161