Aims: In most developing countries there is limited information on the burden of Non Communicable Diseases (NCD); even though recent findings in the developed world are predicting rapid transitions in these NCDs. This study was carried out to determine the prevalence and patterns...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30410
Elizabeth L. Borges, Patrícia B. Lima, Antônio A. B. Peluso, Walkyria O. Sampaio, Jamil S. de Oliveira, Marilene L. de Oliveira, Gisele M. Etelvino, Rafael T. Ruoccolo, Anderson J. Ferreira & Robson A. S. Santos·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aim: Components of the renin-angiotensin system are involved in absorption and regulate both fluid and electrolyte transport in the intestinal epithelium. The angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) is a major Angiotensin-(1-7)-forming enzyme, and a key regulator of the homeostasi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30329
Background: Type 2 diabetes has assumed epidemic proportion. Several reports have linked both general and central obesity with diabetes mellitus but there are ethnic differences between adiposity, visceral adipose tissue and type 2 diabetes. This study aims to determine the corre...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29730
Background: Gaucher’s Disease (GD) is a rare genetically inherited, autosomal recessive disorder. It is classified as a lysosomal storage disorder and is characterized by the accumulation of glycolipids. This is due to the deficiency of lysosomal hydrolase β – glucocerebrosidase....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29680
Aims: To detect the sporadic involvement of shiga toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) O157:H7 or any other enterohaemorrhagic E. coli in gastro-intestinal (diarrhoeal) infections. Study Design: The study is a cross sectional survey for bacterial causes of diarrhoea in the stu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30184
The use of local anesthetic has become more common in dental offices. Throughout the last few years, an anesthetic base of surprising proprieties has been studied with the aim of evaluating the possibility of providing more comfort to patients during small mandibular procedures....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30521
Parameters of activity of peripheral blood supply system of the liver and kidneys in interrelation with rheological functions of blood during an experimental hyperthyroidism have been studied. Disorders of rheological functions of blood and deeper violations of blood circulation...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/28852
Aim: To identify a dye for disclosing composite resin restoration margins using tooth shade spectrophotometry. Materials and Methods: Study Design: Experimental Study. Forty sound, non-carious maxillary anterior teeth extracted for periodontal reasons were collected and standard...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30403
Being the most common yet rare genetic syndrome in the field of dentistry Trisomy 21 also known as the Down’s syndrome named after John Langdon Down has its own importance in dentistry. It has characteristic physical, genetic and mental features which could remain undiagnosed par...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30147
Aims: The aim of this study was to assess the knowledge and attitude of cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) among undergraduate (UGS) and postgraduate (PGS) Saudi female dental students in College of Dentistry, Taibah University, Al-Madinah Al Monwarah. Study Design: Observatio...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30561
We present the case of a male patient with traumatic brain injury leading to gradual deterioration in functioning over several years, culminating in a state of prolonged treatment-resistant catatonia complicated by an inability to perform activities of daily living and necessitat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30545
Pradeep Koppolu, Butchibabu Kalakonda, Ashank Mishra, Amara Swapna Lingam, Essam Elkhatat, Almzru AbdulAziz Ibrahim, Faisal A. Alhegbani, Falah Saeed Falah Alshahrani, AlNassar Ibrahim Nassar & Alothman Abdulrahman Abdulaziz·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background and Objectives: A “gummy smile” which creates disharmony in a perfect smile is indeed a matter of concern and patient-related esthetic considerations should always be given a higher emphasis in the selection of the surgical techniques. The aim of this clinical study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/30656
Nadja Emídio Corrêa de Araújo, Luiz Alberto Moreira de Souza, Paulo Roberto do Valle Bahia, Luiz Claudio Santos Thuler, Regina Maria Papais-Alvarenga & Ana Célia Baptista Koifman·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Objective: To describe patterns for conventional magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) of the cranium in pediatric patients with neuromyelitis optica (NMO). Methods: A retrospective, descriptive study of cephalic lesions and classification of abnormality patterns on MRI of the cranium...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/29714
Background: Nanotechnology has revolutionized all aspects of research and development, and dentistry has not been an exception. Nanocomposites are a gift of this nanotechnology. Extensive work has been done on its various physical properties, but few studies have been conducted o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/28161
Introduction: Predisposition of preterm born children to systemic illness and metabolic disorders leads to defects in hard tissue calcification. One such defect may manifest as hypoplasia of enamel. Imposed on this is frequent sugar exposure due to chronic medication, lowered imm...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2017/28094