Aims: In this study, we evaluated the prevalence of antithyroglobulin antibodies (anti-Tg Ab) and antipyroxidase antibodies (anti-TPO Ab) in thyroid disease and investigated the role of indirect immunofluorescence methods in its detection. Study Design: The study was carried out...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36949
Background: Our study was conducted, in university hospital center Farhat Hached of Sousse (city in Tunisian center-east), within healthcare-associated infections (HAI) epidemiological surveillance program. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the healthcare-associated inf...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36829
Background: Compelling evidence exists on the usefulness of highly active antiretroviral therapy in the improvement of life of people living with HIV. There is however growing concern from its prolong exposure in children because of possible undesirable effects on the body lipid...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36009
Aims: To evaluate compliance against Atomic Energy Regulatory Body guidelines in India with chain of diagnostic centers, aimed at protecting the health of people while using human made ionizing radiation. To assess whether revenue, patient queue size and Quality System accreditat...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/37075
Aims: To explore the relationship between long-term body weight changes and hypercholes-terolemia in middle aged Chinese population. Study Design: Population based cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Epidemiology, Fuwai Hospital, Chinese Academy of M...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36956
Introduction: Candidiasis is a fungal infection caused by Candida spp. Trichomoniasis is also an infection with worldwide distribution. Recurrent vaginitis which may be associated with lack of proper diagnosis is now one of the problems of women visiting Gynecology clinics. Consi...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36600
Aims: Energy homeostasis is regulated by a complex neuroendocrine system including appetite regulatory hypothalamus peptides and adipocytes derived peripheral signals. The aim was to study the effects of Gum Arabic on fat mass and obesity-associated gene expression in liver. Stud...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35322
Background: Diseases of the digestive system vary in type and distribution worldwide. There is presently no comprehensive audit of the types of digestive diseases presenting at any particular tertiary health facility in Nigeria. We present an audit of the digestive diseases prese...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36761
Background: Over past decade, epidemiology of cerebral venous sinus thrombosis (CVST) has significantly changed. CVST is being diagnosed clinically and by non- invasive imaging techniques early in its course and has better prognosis and non-fatal outcomes. Methods: Institutional...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33324
Currently, Obesity in pregnancy is a major health problem across the globe. In the past 20 years, prevalence of Obesity in pregnancy has doubled, leading to a wide range of complications in pregnancy. To foretell and manage this condition, clinicians and other health practitioner...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/28937
Background: Recurrence of enterocutaneous fistula after the definite surgical repair has not changed significantly. In postoperative complication of abdominal surgery, serum C-reactive protein level is used for evaluation of severity of the condition. In this study, we aim to fin...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36874
Skeletal tuberculosis constitutes 1 to 3% of extra pulmonary tuberculosis, and involvement of foot bones is rare. It is therefore unlikely that diagnosis of tuberculosis of the ankle joint will be rapidly made in a healthy looking patient who presents with difficulty with walking...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36799
Aim: To determine the pattern and prevalence of malaria in children attending the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital. Study Design: Retrospective review. Place and Duration of Study: University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, 2006-2011. Methodology: Demographic inf...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33952
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of morbidity in older people. Coronary artery bypass graft surgery is the most common type of operation performed in the world. Oxidative stress occurs in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass operation. The aim of this...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34684
Leishmaniasis is a disease caused by an intracellular protozoan parasite of the genus Leishmania and transmitted by the bite of a female sandfly(phlebotomus). The clinical spectrum of leishmaniasis ranges from a self-resolving cutaneous ulcer to a mutilating mucocutaneous disease...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36072