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Stigmatization, Status Disclosure and Support among HIV Positive Women in the Kumasi Metropolis of Ghana; a Qualitative Study

Daniel Boateng, Dan Yedu Quansah, Golda Dokuaa Kwapong, Isaac Amankwaa, Albert Opoku & Olivia Nyarko Mensah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: HIV-related stigma and discrimination are impediments to mitigating the HIV epidemic, with women mostly affected. This qualitative study explored issues of stigmatization, disclosure of status and adherence to Antiretroviral therapy (ART) among HIV positive women. Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41278

Laparoscopic Retro-peritoneal Surgery in the Management of Upper Ureteric and Renal Pelvic Stones: An Evaluation from a Teaching Institute from North India

Mushtaq Chalkoo, Zahid Mohd Rather, Awhad Mueed Yousuf, Syed Shakeeb Arsalan, Zubair Gul Lone & Aabid Rasool Bhat · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: The purpose of the study of laparoscopic retro-peritoneal surgery in the management of upper ureteric and renal pelvic stones was to evaluate the safety and efficacy of this recommended technique and to investigate that minimal invasive surgery is an alternative metho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40665

An Anthropological Characteristic of the Distribution of Adipose Connective Tissue in Bulgarian Males with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

Atanas Baltadjiev · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: The complex study of adipose connective tissue in men with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is of importance to the clinical course and prognosis of the disease.  The purpose of this study was to investigate the distribution of adipose connective tissue in Bulgarian...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41364

Assessment of the Role of NO Synthase Genes Polymorphisms in the Pathogenesis of Psoriasis

Eugene Klimov, Artemii Tretiakov, Ekaterina Gapanovich, Zarema Kokaeva, Anna Soboleva, Luiza Sakaniya, Irina Korsunskaya & Vladimir Sobolev · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aims: Psoriasis is a common (affecting 2% of the general population) chronic inflammatory skin disease characterized by impaired keratinocyte differentiation and proliferation. Nitric oxide (NO) is one of the most potent vasodilators synthesized in large quantities at the early s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41039

Optimization of Alkaline Single Cell Gel Electropohoresis (Comet Assay) Protocol for Cells from Oral Cavity

E. A. Prieto González, V. V. Miana & A. M. Palermo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Comet assays or single cell gel electrophoresis for detection of DNA damage is a test that has been widely utilized to assess the effects of expositions to environmental genotoxicants. The test is also used to evaluate DNA damage related to chronic inflammation or preneoplastic a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38227

Acute Childhood Poisoning in Azare North Eastern Nigeria

Iragbogie Al-Mustapha Imoudu, Dalhat S. Afegbua, Maurice Elike, Ibrahim Ishola & Anas Abubakar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Aim: To describe the clinical profile of acute poisoning amongst children admitted into the Federal Medical Centre Azare, Nigeria. Study Design: Cross-sectional retrospective. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the department of paediatrics, Federal Medical C...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/41050

Space Occupying Lesions (SOL) of the Brain - Clinical Manifestation with Subtle Neurological Symptoms in Emergency Department

Ahmed Sajjad, G. Y. Naroo, Zafar Khan, Zulfiqar Ali, Bina Nasim, Anis Sheikh, Hussain Shah, Laji Mathew, Nayeem Rehman & Tanvir Yadgir · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

A space-occupying lesion of the brain is commonly due to malignancy but could be other underlying pathologies as well [1]. The effects of SOL may be local or due to compression of adjacent brain structures. Patients may also have behavioral disturbances or cognitive dysfunction [...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/38701

Comparing the Glucose Results by Glucometer and Laboratory Methods: A Prospective Hospital Based Study

O. Otokunefor & R. Ogu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: Diabetes Mellitus is a rising global concern. Monitoring of blood glucose is an integral part of the management of diabetes. The use of glucometers is prevalent in clinical practice and has beneficial effects. There is need to ensure that reliable results are produc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40923

Revamping Infection Control through International Non-governmental Support in Autoclaving Training for Low Capacity Hospitals in the Sub-sahara

Mukoro Duke George · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: The control of infection in hospital setting cannot be overemphasize nor undermined, even in poor resource settings with low human capacity especially in insurgency prone regions of the world.  Aim: The manuscript reported the lessons learnt and practical changes em...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39980

The Relationship between Psoriasis and Serum Levels of Vitamin D

Riham Tajjour, Roula Baddour, Faisal Redwan & Fouz Hassan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Introduction: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disease with complex pathophysiology. The role of vitamin D has recently arisen in many skin and systemic diseases including psoriasis through its modified effect of inflammatory and immunological mechanisms. Several s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/39538

Evaluation of Pastorex Staph Plus Rapid Agglutination Test to Confirm Staphylococcus aureus Isolated from Clinical Specimens in a Tertiary Care Teaching Hospital

Dipmala Das, Pritam Gupta, Ankana Chakraborty & K. K. Haldar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most common pathogen isolated. Accurate and rapid identification of S. aureus and MRSA is of great importance for proper care of the patient. Keeping this in mind, we had used Pastorex Staph plus rapid agglutination test to confirm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40673

Assessment of Extra-analytical Phase: Improving Laboratory Service and Patient Safety

Tunji Akande · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Laboratory quality management plans with pre-analytic, analytic and post-analytic components are key elements in ensuring patient safety. The greatest impact for overall improvement would be to focus on pre-and post-analytic services where most errors occur. Objective...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40742

Knowledge about Diabetes and Its Effect on Quality of Life among Diabetic Patients in King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah

Hatoun Elazhary, Abdulhaleem Noorwali, Nisar Zaidi, Reem Alshamrani, Maram Aljohani, Duaa Khan & Hadeel Saati · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2018

Background: Quality of life (QOL) is an essential part in Diabetic patients since low QOL can decrease self-care which can lead to increased mortality and complications. The purpose of this study is to determine the effects of diabetes on QOL in Saudi Arabia, and to assess the kn...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMMR/2018/40083