Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the action of TENS on the pain threshold and on the intake of analgesic drugs in patients with proximal femoral fractures. Study Design: Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Place and Duration of Study: Department...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31594
Aims: The objective of this SEM study was to compare the surface roughness after proximal stripping with tungsten carbide bur and hand pulled strip then again followed by application of fluoride varnish and bonding agent. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Orthodontics a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30295
Aims: The primary objective of this study was to determine the response rates of the gemcitabine and carboplatin combination chemotherapy in treatment naïve patients with inoperable gall bladder cancer. The secondary objectives were to evaluate the toxicity, progression free surv...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30843
Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge, attitude and practice of oral health among undergraduate Thai nursing students in Western University in Faculty of Nursing at Kanchanaburi, Thailand. Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31328
Background: Sleep quality is an important determinant of health; so much so that the socio-economic and healthcare burden of poor sleep quality is alarming. In Malaysia, there is a shortage of sleep-quality studies conducted on Myanmar migrant workers, who comprise a significant...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30668
Moshiur Rahman Khasru, Farzana Nazrin, Md Abu Bakar Siddiq, Tangila Marzen, Nayeem Anwar, Fariha Haseen, Mohammad Moniruzzaman, Israt Jahan, Mohammad Ahsan Ullah, Syed Mizanur Rahman & Abul Khair Mohammad Salek·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Aims: The current study aimed to highlight diagnostic usefulness of ultrasonography (USG) in Achilles tendon pathology. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in the department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in co-operation with Orthopedics and Traumatology fa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31501
Objective: To assess and compare the awareness on Primary Health Care amongst medical students from different academic years of medical universities in Karachi, Pakistan. Background: The primary health care (PHC) system in Pakistan is not well developed yet, with lack of access t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30965
Aims: This study aimed to compare the presence of atypical symptoms and signs of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis on long-term oral alendronate (ALN). Methodology: One hundred and eighteen postmenopausal women, 59 on oral alendronat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31790
Aim: To determine the incidence rate, type and anatomical distribution of musculoskeletal disorders and injuries of Greek professional Ballet Dancers. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of the Study: Greek National Opera, Athens, Greece, 2 months. Methods: A...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31876
Forensic odontology plays an important role in establishing sex, age, and race of unidentified persons. It involves proper handling and examination of dental evidence, thorough scientific specimen evaluation, and an accurate reporting of the dental findings. Teeth can be selectiv...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31202
Aims: The purpose of the present study was to determine the prevalence and characteristics of tonsilloliths on the CBCT radiographs in the archive of the department of oral and maxillofacial radiology in the Shahid Beheshti Dental School. Study Design: The design of this study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31718
Background: Student evaluation is one of the most important aspects of educational activities. There are various assessment tools such as log books, OSATS (Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skills) and portfolios. Aim: This study aimed to compare two methods of assessm...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25921
Aim: The aim of this study was to compare the effect of acidic and alkaline environment on the dislodgement resistance of White Pro Root Mineral Trioxide Aggregate and Biodentine when used as furcation perforation repair materials. Methodology: Eighty, human, mandibular molars we...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/14050
Nuri Karadurmus, Ismail Erturk, Birol Yildiz, Selmin Ataergin, Gokhan Erdem, Ramazan Gumral, Gurkan Mert, Şukru Ozaydin, Mustafa Ozturk & Fikret Arpaci·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
Fusarium is an opportunistic fungal pathogen which is emerging as a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in the immunocompromised host [1]. This disease can be localized, focally invasive or disseminated, when two or more noncontiguous sites are involved. We present a cas...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/24556
Aim: Religion has an important role for coping with various medical conditions and serious diseases. Chronic airway diseases such as asthma and COPD are associated with morbidity and mortality in our country. The aim of this study is to evaluate the awareness of COPD and asthma i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31282