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Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Single Egyptian Center Experience with Anesthetic and Surgical Complications

Ahmed Hasanin, Kareem Hussein, Shereen Amin, Gihan Obayah, Ali Mokhtar & Sabah Abdelraouf · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (LSG) as bariatric operation is gaining popularity nowadays. Many studies reported patient surgical outcome after LSG, however little is known about perioperative anesthesia-related complications. In this study we are reporting our ex...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27511

Danazol-induced Acute Pulmonary Fibrosis in a Patient with Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura: Could Anti Fibrosant Therapy be Useful?

René Agustín Flores-Franco, Víctor Alejandro Salgado-Yáñez, Jesús Rivera-Olivas & Ernesto Ramos-Martínez · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Danazol is frequently used in the treatment of idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP). Very occasionally are described in the elderly fatal respiratory complications related to this drug such as acute pulmonary fibrosis for which no treatment has proven to be eff...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27778

Histologically Confirmed Carcinoma of the Oesophagus; Study from the Niger Delta

S. U. Okugbo & R. A. Ugiagbe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Carcinoma of the oesophagus is amongst the top ten cancers worldwide. It shows marked variation in incidence, types and outcome in the various regions of the world. Adenocarcinoma is the main variant worldwide whereas squamous cell carcinoma appears more common in dev...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27638

Association of Helicobacter Pylori Infection with Colon Polyp and Colorectal Cancer

Hossein Ajdarkosh, Fahimeh Safarnezhad Tameshkel, Masoud Reza Sohrabi, Mohammad Hadi Karbalaie Niya, Gholamreza Hemmasi, Bahare Amirkalali, Farhad Zamani & Ameneh Mehraban Sarasiab · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background/Objective: Helicobacter pylori (Hp) is an etiology of gastrointestinal problems like gastric cancer. Its role in colorectal cancer is under investigations. Therefore, in this study we proposed the association of Hp infection with colon polyp and colorectal cancer. Meth...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26480

Pregnancy and Ramadhan Fasting

M. Najimudeen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Fasting during the month of Ramadan is a religious obligation for healthy adult Muslims. Pregnant and lactating mothers are exempt from fasting but they do fast during the month of Ramadan. Numerous metabolic, endocrinal changes and adaptations occur in pregnancy. The long hours...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26451

Biology of Tooth Movement

Anand Sabane, Amol Patil, Vinit Swami & Preethi Nagarajanq · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Research in the field of cellular and molecular biology is relatively lagging in comparison to mechanical advances in the field of orthodontics. Even though the mechanical advances are used quite carefully during orthodontic tooth movement, traumatic effects on the periodontium h...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27019

Peripheral Cemento-ossifying Fibroma -treatment and Follow Up of a Recurrent Case

Sonu Acharya, Pradip Kumar Mandal & Sheetal Acharya · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma is a non neoplastic growth of soft tissue which often arises from the interdental papilla and is mostly seen in teenagers and young adults. Here we discuss a case of peripheral cemento-ossifying fibroma in a 15 years old male which had been su...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26380

The Effect of Breast Feeding on Eruption of First Primary Tooth in a Group of 6-12 Month Saudi Children

Raghd A. M. Al-Ansari & Nadia M. M. Farrag · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Eruption of primary teeth is a very important indicator to assess growth and development of the children. Aim: The present research studied the possible influence of the breast feeding on eruption time of first primary tooth. Also, number of erupting primary teeth in both males a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27498

Technological Tools for Observational Evaluation - the Experience with the Software for Functional Evaluation Scale for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy – A Pilot Study Software for Observational Evaluation

Priscila Santos Albuquerque, Fátima Aparecida Caromano, Mariana Callil Voos, Francis Meire Favero & Thiago Saikali Farcic · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Systematic observation is an indispensable tool in clinical neurology evaluation, but data organization and record are extensive and time-consuming, requiring method and training. Reliable scales facilitate this task and technology can be decisive in the implementation of observa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27482

Ex vivo Analysis of Three Electronic Apex Locators Accuracy with Different Settings

Antonio Batista, Gilson Blitzkow Sydney, Marili Doro Andrade Deonizio, Thais Cristina Pereira, Carolina Carvalho de Oliveira Santos & Bruno Cavalini Cavenago · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The correct determination of a root canal length is a fundamental step for an adequate chemical-mechanical preparation and consequently, for a successful endodontic treatment. Electronic apex locators (EAL) were developed to provide fast and reliable working lengths. The ai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26477

Prevalence and Pattern of Impacted Teeth in the North-East China

Nyimi Bushabu Fidele, Sekele Isouradi Bourley, Em Kalala Kazadi, Duan Feng, C. Mfutu Mana, P. Bobe Alifi, J. Bolenge Ileboso, P. Muyembi Muinaminayi, Guan Jian & A. Mantshumba Milolo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To investigate the prevalence and pattern of impacted teeth in the sample of North-East China.    Study Design: Descriptive and Retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: School of Stomatology, Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Second Affiliated Dental Ho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27134

Escitalopram Usage Pattern in India: A Knowledge, Attitude and Practice Survey among Indian Psychiatrists

Deepak Mansharamani, Sunil Awana, Gorla Jagannath, Juzer Ali, Neel Jayesh Shah & Onkar C. Swami · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Escitalopram is a popular and commonly prescribed anti-depressant in routine clinical practice in India. The objective of this survey was to explore knowledge, attitude and practice (KAP) of escitalopram usage pattern in routine clinical practice amongst Indian psyc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26101

Occurrences of Idiopathic Congenital Talipes Equinovarus at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital

Thomas Abebrese · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To investigate the occurrences and seasonal distribution of idiopathic clubfoot at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital. Study Design: A five – year – retrospective cross – sectional study was conducted from January 1, 2010 to December 31, 2014. Place and Duration of the Study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/27304

Thoracoscopy as the Method of Choice in Diagnosis of Mediastinal Lymphadenopathy

Yusupbekov Abrorbek Axmedjanovich, Krotov Nicolay Fedorovich, Madiyorov Bakhtiyor Tashpulotovich & Rasulov Abdugaffar Elmanovich · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Determining the role of minimally invasive surgery in elucidating and differential diagnosis of patients with mediastinal lymphadenopathy. Place and Duration of Study: The research was carried out in the National Cancer Research Center, MoH RUz in the period of 2001-2015. M...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/26598

Button Battery: A Hazardous Nasal Foreign Body and a Cause of Septal Perforation. Two Case Reports

Christos Rokos, Iordanis Sidiropoulos, Nikos Chrysohoidis & Dionysios E. Kyrmizakis · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To report to cases of button batteries as nasal foreign bodies and to emphasize the unique clinical characteristics of this condition regarding diagnosis and management. Presentation of Case: We report two boys, one 5-year-old who was found to have a button battery in his l...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19664