Soft tissue tumours account for ~ 25% of all congenital tumours, among which infantile fibrosarcoma is one of the most common nonrhabdomyosarcoma. Infantile fibrosarcoma is a soft-tissue sarcoma occuring under 1 year of age. Forty percent of infantile fibrosarcomas are observed i...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36342
Background: Even as ultrasound based elastography detects changes in liver stiffness with good accuracy newer emerging tools using magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) are being evaluated to have a global assessment of Non alcoholic fatty liver disease(NAFLD). This study was designed...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36343
Objectives: To compare the effectiveness of closed kinetic chain (CKC) exercises performed on the ground and in the swimming pool in women with knee osteoarthritis (KOA). Study Design: Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial. Place and Duration of the Study: Clinical School of Phy...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36350
Aim: The study was aimed at evaluating the functional activity of lymphocytes and neutrophils among HIV positive adults in Sokoto, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a cross sectional comparative study of HIV positive subjects on HAART, HAART Naïve and apparently healthy control par...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/36033
Aims: Analysis of the complications of trans rectal prostate biopsy to establish their rates and determinants. Study Design: Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: Departments of Urology University of Nigeria Teaching Hospital, Saint Mary’s Hospital, Mother of Christ S...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35523
Objective: This study aimed to assess the risk factors associated with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) and evaluate its maternal-neonatal outcomes in pregnancies among Saudi women. Materials and Methods: A one-year retrospective case-control study of Saudi women was conducted...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/34149
Lipomas are classified as benign soft tissue neoplasms of mesenchymal origin and comprise 4-5% of benign tumors in the body. They are relatively rare in the oral cavity with a rate of 1/5000 individuals. The buccal mucosa, tongue, and floor of the mouth are among the common locat...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35854
Aims: This study was aimed to evaluate the lived experiences of vitiligo patients. Study Design: Descriptive phenomenological approach. Place and Duration of Study: Dermatology clinics of Zabol and Zahedan hospitals in southeast Iran, 1 years. Methodology: Data were collected thr...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35870
Introduction: Healthcare waste (HCW) includes all the waste generated within health-care facilities, research centers and laboratories related to medical procedures; it carries high risk for infection and injury than any other type of waste. Inadequate and inappropriate handling...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35921
Sangjukta Das Gupta, Md. Mohaiminul Islam, Mohammad Rashedul Hasan, Farhana Nasrin, Talha Bin Emran, Arif Ahmed Khan, Abul Kalam Azad & Chowdhury Mohammad Monirul Hasan·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Aims: Electrolyte of different body fluid is one kind of important parameter to determine the severity of meningitis. Therefore we aimed to investigate electrolytic status in different types of meningitis together with detailed medical history in children. We wanted to make a co...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/33822
Background: Life Saving Commodities (LSC) are medicines, medical devices and health supplies that effectively address leading avoidable causes of death during pregnancy, childbirth and childhood. In 2012 the United Nations put priority on globally promoting 13 priority LSC across...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35067
Aims: To determine the prevalence and identify the risk factors of depression among a population of economically-disadvantaged fishermen in Teluk Bahang, Penang. Study Design: The research design for this study was analytical cross-sectional design. Place and Duration of Study: T...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35980
Background: Decades after several concerted efforts were made to contain the scourge, maternal deaths continue to have a devastating effect in many developing countries. Strengthening the strategies to reduce these calamitous losses is necessary to achieve a palpable decline in t...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35545
Background: This study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) on larvicidal measures, and to assess the level of acceptance and preference of larvicidal measures among George Town residents. Methods: 300 pre-validated questionnaires were administered to reside...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35981
Objective: Understanding physician’s opinion on usage and challenges for use of oral anticoagulants (OACs) in SPAF (Stroke Prevention in Atrial Fibrillation). Materials and Methods: A multicenter questionnaire based survey was conducted among Indian physicians. Questionnaire incl...
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Research Article10.9734/JAMMR/2017/35549