Aim and Objective: To evaluate the co-relation between philtral and maxillary combined central incisor width in north Indian population. Materials and Methods: Measurement of philtral width was done by measuring the width of philtrum with digital vernier calipers (to the fraction...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42244
Aims: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) increases the risk of cardiac arrhythmias. We investigated QT interval variability among OSA patients. Study Design: It is a descriptive-cross-sectional study. Methodology: Newly diagnosed OSA patients and healthy controls were studied. Inter-h...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41277
Carcinomatous meningitis (CM), also known as neoplastic meningitis or leptomeningeal metastasis, refers to the invasion of meninges protecting the brain and spinal cord by tumor cells. It should be distinguished from brain metastasis where there is an infiltration of brain parenc...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41792
Introduction: Medical complications are responsible for almost 50% of the causes of death in the acute phase of stroke. The purpose of this study was to identify the factors associated with the occurrence of acute stroke medical complications at the Tingandogo Teaching Hospital i...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41869
Introduction: Medical and neurological complications occurring at the acute stroke stage are frequent and increase post-stroke mortality. Their prevention, early recognition, or effective management in stroke units, should contribute to a significant reduction in early post-strok...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42376
Kingsley Akaba, Olukayode Oshatuyi, Marcus Inyama, Obinna Iheanacho, Freeman Jabengo, Chisom Ntomchukwu, Essien U. Ekpeyong, Offiong A. Bassey & Anthony N. Kokelu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Background: Treponema pallidum is well-known for its immune-evasiveness and invasiveness, its spirochaete has a long latent period in which individuals present no signs or symptoms and still could be infectious. In spite of the available effective treatment, the development of su...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41574
The clinical manifestations of chronic pulmonary aspergillosis (CPA) and pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) are practically indistinguishable. We present a case of CPA in a 35-year-old HIV-negative trader, who had had three unsuccessful treatment courses for smear-negative PTB. He pres...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41816
Purpose: To study and compare the sagittal condylar angles set on a Hanau articulator using intra-oral protrusive records to angles found using a panoramic radiographic image in male and female dentulous patients. Materials and Methods: A total of 20 subjects (10 male and 10 fem...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41980
Background: Disseminated intravascular coagulopathy is a consumption coagulopathy which mostly results from an underlying disease. It occurs as a result of the activation of the coagulation cascade leading to the formation of thrombi which results in haemorrhage due to the excess...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40379
Many eye diseases can be diagnosed with penlight and direct ophthalmoscope available in the general practitioner’s clinic. Proficient ocular examination technique and visual recognition skill are essential to diagnose them. Examination of the eyes can help in diagnosing systemic...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42189
Background: Cautery (in Arabic Kaiy) is an ancient healing practice and indicated in a variety of diseases around the world. Objective: This review aimed to describe and synthesize the literature on clinical perspectives of cautery specifically indications, contraindications, com...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/42035
Ali Aldhebaib, Oinam Gokulchandra Singh, Zyad Almutlaq, Abdulrahman Alaqeel, Rakan Saleh M. Alkhalifah, Turki Nasser I. Alnasser, Fahad Falah M. Alharbi & Faisal Hisham A. Alshaalan·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2018
Background: Radiologic diagnostic procedures using ionizing radiation carry potential health risks to the patients. So, patient’s knowledge about ionizing radiation would play a key role in reducing unnecessary imaging and its impacts. Aims: To investigate patient’s perception of...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41907
Aim: This report is aimed at highlighting the plain film features in late presentation of heterotopic ossification and other imaging features as well as raise awareness about heterotopic ossification, an uncommonly diagnosed and neglected sequalae of traumatic injuries in Nigeria...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41422
Background: Comprehensive Emergency Obstetric Care (C-EmOC) equipment were provided to 47 Upazila Health Complexes (UHCs) and Basic Emergency Obstetric Care (B-EmOC) equipment to 192 UHCs in 2003-2004. The tools required for repairing the equipment were also provided to the Nati...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38503
Background: Oral Squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC) is the most frequent oral cavity malignancy accounting for over 90% of oral cancers. The aim of this study was to detect of Herpes simplex virus types [1 and 2] in Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma (OSCC). Methodology: Paraffin embedded...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41717