Aims: Unwanted and mistimed pregnancies commonly represent different life-choice considerations that affect married women of different ages. This study sought to explore the reasons for unintended pregnancies among married pregnant women in the antenatal clinic of the University...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30772
Ahmad M. Yakasai, Hamza Muhammad, Jamila Ado Yau, Hadiza Said, Ibrahim M. Yola, Aliyu Ibrahim, Aisha M. Nalado, Usman Tijjani, Nura Idris, Aminu M. Sakajiki, Bilkisu G. Ilah, Abdulkadir Abubakar, Muhammad Nazeer, Mustafa I. Gudaji, Auwalu Salihu, Zahraddeen G. Habib & Abdulrazaq G. Habib·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2017
HIV and HCV are neurotrophic viruses with great potential to cause neurocognitive impairments (NCI). Yet, results of neuro studies among Coinfected individuals are still inconclusive. This study pooled estimates to define the neurocognitive profile and neuroepidemiology of Coinfe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30780
Efforts to elucidate the pathophysiology of catatonia have hitherto been unsuccessful largely due to its variegated clinical presentation and seemingly disparate treatment modalities. Catatonia manifests with marked behavioral and cognitive changes, often producing a significant...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30718
Introduction: Effective hand washing has been shown to reduce the incidence of some infectious diseases especially diarrhea and respiratory diseases among infants and under five children. The aim of this study was to assess the practice of effective hand washing and associated fa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31836
Coronary artery fistula (CAF) is a rare congenital or acquired coronary anomaly. Although the majority of patients with CAF are asymptomatic, many of them present with angina pectoris, atypical chest pain, palpitation, fatigue, bacterial endocarditis, congestive heart failure, pe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31268
Objective: To compare the occurrence of erectile dysfunction (ED) in male type 2 diabetic subjects with healthy control using IIEF questionnaire at a tertiary care unit of Karachi Pakistan. Methods: It was a single centered case control study with cross sectional study design. A...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31909
There is shortage of medical manpower including internists in Nigeria. Young interns prefer certain specialties to the neglect of others. This creates a gap in health care delivery. Objectives: The aim of the study was to determine the rate of selection of internal medicine as a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31450
Aims: Upper airway complications after anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) surgery are potentially life threatening. The causes of postoperative airway swelling are tissue swelling in the pharynx in most cases and haematoma in some cases. This study was conducted to id...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31701
Background: Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) imposes enormous challenges on those affected. Subjects may have difficulties in coping and as a result may manifest specific mental disorders. Objective: This study determined the psychiatric morbidity and socio-demographic correlates in s...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25832
Aims: To examine the effects of micronutrient supplementation on lipid peroxidation and enzymatic antioxidant system in 210 HIV-positive adult patients. Study Design: A randomized clinical trial was conducted comparing four groups receiving daily either a micronutrients supplemen...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/25180
Aims: To conduct a situational analysis of human resources for eye health (HReH) and assess its progress towards vision 2020 goals in Ogun state of Nigeria. Study Design: A descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: 21 eye care facilities in Ogun state betwee...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31702
Aim: To determine whether phenylthiocarbamide (PTC) taste perception in HIV infection was influenced by highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Methodology: Study participants were adults (≥16 years) comprising 85 HIV-infected patients on HAART; 83 of whom were on first lin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29573
Objectives: To evaluate feasibility, accuracy and technique of sentinel lymph node biopsy in the management of early breast cancer. Methods: A retrospective study of sentinel lymph node biopsy was done at King Abdulaziz University Hospital from June 2007– to –June 2013. Total of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30919
Aims: To observe safety of fasting in patients with type 1 diabetes during Ramadan. Methods: A prospective, case control study was conducted in the Out-patient department of Baqai Institute of Diabetology and Endocrinology from June to September 2013.The study was carried out in...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/31554
Epithelioid sarcoma is a rare soft tissue sarcoma in young adults (20-39 year olds) involving the upper extremities 60% of the time. The incidence of upper extremity epithelioid sarcoma was 0.1 cases per million per year [1]. This tumor is more common in males (1.8:1) and affects...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29600