High-throughput DNA sequencing technologies are advancing at rapid state and transforming our indulgent about humoral immune modulation. The antibody repertoire encoded by B cells in the blood or lymphoid organs and the information obtained from high-throughput DNA sequencing of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27765
Aim: We describe a rare presentation of thyroid carcinoma, to highlight thyroid carcinoma in the differential diagnosis of skin lesions; and emphasize the importance of efficient record keeping in patient management. Presentation of Case: A 73 year old man who presented with an o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29983
Endometriosis is a common disorder of reproductive age group, defined as the presence of endometrial glands and stroma outside the lining of the uterus. The disease carries enormous medical and economic burden on the society mainly due to the its symptoms and prolonged course. Th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29919
Eme Olukemi Asuquo, Ngozi Clare Orazulike, Emmanuel Chimatara Onyekwere, Jennifer Nyerhovwo Odjegba, Agbonose Ikeoghene Ojo & Joseph Amarachi Ogbansiegbe·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: Preference for caesarean section for childbirth that could otherwise have been natural has led to a significant increase in the rate of caesarean sections in the world. This pilot study therefore, sought to determine the factors associated with preference for caesarean sect...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28713
Introduction: Oral health is as important as any part of the body and can greatly influence the human beings' normal life and well-being. Better oral health can be achieved with increased awareness and proper oral health practices. Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate oral...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29778
Aims: The root-to-crown (R/C) ratio is envisaged to influence the longevity of crowned teeth. The purpose of this study is to measure the selected R/C ratio of crowned teeth at the Royal Dental Hospital of Melbourne, and to evaluate the effect of tooth category and location on th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30711
A. J. Anejo-Okopi, T. M. Akindigh, N. Markus, D. S. Adeniyi, O. J. Abba, A. O. Ebonyi, E. Ejeliogu, O. Audu, P. Lar, H. J. Zumbes, E. S. Isa & S. Oguche·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Aims: The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of total Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc) among HIV-1 infected adults without Hepatitis-B surface antigen (HBsAg). Study Design: Observational cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/28184
Introduction: Home injuries in children are considered as avoidable events, provided the preventable and risk factors identified. In order to assess the awareness and attitude of the caregivers who visited pediatric emergency department of a quaternary hospital, a survey was cond...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29832
Background: Assessment of patient satisfaction with diabetes education is important as it is associated with positive outcomes. Aim: The aim of this study was to assess satisfaction of diabetic patients with the diabetes education services provided in the diabetes mini-clinics (D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30250
Context: Cytology is a simple, fast, low cost, minimally invasive and sensitive technique for evaluating cells sampled from lesions in the body. It is an aspect of pathology service at its fledgling stage in most institutions in sub-Saharan African countries. Aims: This study exa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29774
Background: Studies indicated that anti-mullerian hormone (AMH) could be a potential biological marker for diagnosis of PCOS. Aim: The aim of this study is to ensure the role of serum AMH levels in diagnosis of PCOS and is the time for thinking about the modification of the crite...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30119
Notice: This paper is under investigation. Content of the paper has been temporarily removed as the investigation started. Depending on the result of the investigation further decision will be taken. (Date: 26 March, 2017)
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29018
Background: Postnatal care is an important preventative health programme capable of reducing maternal and infant morbidity and mortality but had been underutilized in developing countries. Proper utilization has been associated with improved patient satisfaction. Objective: The a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29590
The study aimed at evaluating phytochemical components, antibacterial, antifungal, antigiardial and antiamoebic activities of methanol extract from Bidens biternata, Silybum marianum, Osteospermum vaillantii, Achyranthes aspera and Asphodelus tenuifolius plants. Phytochemical ana...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/29803
Distal radius fractures (DRFs) are the most common type of fracture presented in hospitals, clinics, orthopaedic centers, and trauma practices all over the world. Thus, there is a very large body of literature on the many aspects of DRFs, particularly, nonsurgical and surgical tr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/30133