Human development and investing in human are major issues of today’s world. In spite of rapid improvements in the near past, Turkey is still behind of the most middle- income and of the countries at a similar level of economic status in terms of human development. As an economic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33637
Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are class of medications that frequently utilized as analgesic and anti-inflammatory therapy. Meloxicam is type of NSAIDs that classified as selective COX 2 inhibitor, which is considered more protective than traditional nonsele...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32315
Background: Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic long term condition, affecting all age groups. Uncontrolled diabetes can lead to serious oral complications ranging from acute to chronic, which manifest in several ways and can affect diabetic patient’s overall health. Aim: The aim of t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32035
Fatai Olatunde Olanrewaju, Olaniyi Onayemi, Olayinka Abimbola Olasode, Adebanjo Babalola Adeyemi, Abimbola Olumayowa Oninla, Mufutau Muphy Oripelaye, Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Ezejiofor & Olaide Olutoyin Oke·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Background: Pigmentary skin changes are common presentation among pregnant women. The impact of which is very worrisome. Most of these pigmentary changes were due to increase hormonal influence such as melanocyte stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotrophic hormone, cortisol, proges...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33382
Background: Weight loss, fatigue and decreased quality of life are frequently reported at the time of initial diagnosis by subjects with Diabetes Mellitus of both types although far more frequently with type 1 and are attributed to fluid and electrolyte losses due to persistent g...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33253
Objective: Previous studies suggest a relation among ischemic contracture and/or hypercontracture profiles and the functional responses in diseased hearts isolated from hypothyroid and post-infarcted animals. We therefore aimed to find out whether there is a similar relation in t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33421
Background: The factors affecting the pattern and outcome of management of postoperative abdominal injuries in the intensive care unit of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital has never been investigated. This is especially important against a backdrop of limited resources in our i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32381
The calcifying odontogenic cyst was first described by Gorlin et al in 1962 and has been referred to as “Gorlin’s cyst” or “Calcifying ghost cell odontogenic cyst”. The lesion has cystic as well as tumor-like elements and was termed “calcifying cystic odontogenic tumor” (CCOT) by...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30384
Background: Amanita phalloides (Amanita) contains amanitin, inhibiting RNA polymerase II. Partial inhibition with amanitin influences tumor cell - but not normal cell - activity. Patients treated with Amanita often gain a stable disease state without further tumor growth. Aim: Se...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32673
Muhammad Muizz Uddin, Faizan-Ul-Haq ., Asma Sarfaraz, Muhammad Mannan Ali Khan, Aneeba Nazim, Bushra Maqsood, Sundas Sajid, Namerah Nasir, Ghuncha Kamran, Amna Ahmed, Ifrah Tanweer, Bisma Noor, Fatima Akhlaq & Mahzareen Ishrat·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Aim of Study: To assess the frequency of thalassemia in families with cousin marriages. - To assess the level of awareness of Thalassemia in affected patients. Introduction: Thalassemia is one of the most common inherited diseases in Pakistan. According to few experts approximate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32710
Modified Leishman stain is a newly discovered stain which is composed of Leishman powder, absolute methanol and phenol. It is not ususual sometimes in diagnostic haematology laboratories to have improperly stained thin blood films, without any clear-cut reason, leading to misdiag...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31729
The present study aims to identify different profiles in emotional intelligence (EI) and self-concept of the participants with disabilities according to functionality of spinal cord injury. In addition, significant differences in self-concept domains among profiles previously ide...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32769
Mufutau Muphy Oripelaye, Olaniyi Onayemi, Olayinka Abimbola Olasode, Fatiu Abimbola Arogundade, Olumayowa Abimbola Oninla, Fatai Olatunde Olanrewaju, Ogochukwu Ifeanyi Ezejiofor & Olaide Olutoyin Oke·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Background: Dermatoses are common in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). These dermatoses vary from the more common xerosis, pruritus, hyperpigmentations, to the less common manifestations such as nephrogenic systemic fibrosis, bullous dermatosis of haemodialysis. They ar...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33386
Aim: To evaluate the incidence of risk factors for cerebral palsy (CP) in children at Jos University Teaching Hospital, Jos, North-Central Nigeria. Study Design: This was a case control study. Place and Duration of Study: Pediatric neurology clinic, Jos University Teaching Hospit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/33226
Background/Objective: Road traffic crashes are an important source of frequent trauma with resultant morbidities and mortalities in Nigeria and worldwide. We aim to highlight important epidemiological characteristics and injury patterns in road traffic crash victims presenting at...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/32752