Objective: To compare the effects of Air Stacking (AS) and Glossopharyngeal Breathing (GPB) on the Maximum Insufflation Capacity (MIC) in patients with Neuromuscular Disease (NMD). Methods: We design a randomized cross-over study. Children and adolescents with NMD who were users...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23192
Background: The number of people found to be exposed to gasoline is of public health concern. In developed countries, unlike developing countries, measures are taken to dispense gasoline quickly and safely to reduce exposure. In Nigeria, roadside dispensers are a common sight, of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24251
Background: In the neonatal period, transient tachypnea of the newborn (TTN) is the most frequent cause of early respiratory distress because of delayed resorption of lung fluid, which fills the fetal airways. The inability of the lung to switch from fluid secretion to fluid abso...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23922
The haemoassessment of dogs with single Trypanosoma congolense (T. congolense) and conjunct T. congolense /A. caninum was determined in this study. Twelve mongrels of both sexes weighing between 4 to 8 kg were grouped into 3 of 4 members each. The group i (GPI) was the uninfected...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24067
Background: Tuberculosis is an endemic and critical public health issue in Iran and many developing countries. Healthcare workers, including medical students are at a great risk of exposure. This study is conducted in order to determine the prevalence of latent tuberculosis infec...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22940
Aim: To evaluate sexual differences using demarking point and index of sexual dimorphism from the length of talus in relation to age among male and female north-eastern Nigerians. Study Design: Retrospective Study. Place and Duration of Study: Departments of Human Anatomy and Rad...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22847
The metal implants with helicoid carving and rough or smooth polished surfaces (3S, Israel) were administrated in tibial proximal condyle of not purebred rabbits. At 2 and 6 months after intervention the bone tissues from implantation places were investigated by method of light m...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24649
Aim: To find out the risk factors associated with wound infection following caesarean section. Design: Prospective cohort study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was carried out in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Lalla-Ded Hospital, Government Medical College...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23909
Background: Many treatment modalities were tried to treat acne scar & still big challenge for dermatologists. Radiofrequency is a non-ionizing electromagnetic radiation used in medicine for nearly 75 years and the application of autologous Platelet-Rich Plasma has been safely...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24124
Aim: To study efficacy of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) for morbid obesity as a measure of weight reduction over a period of one year from May 2011 – 2012. Materials and Methods: Morbidly obese patients (n=109) referred from clinics with primary problem of obesity and con...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/20157
Tuba Giray, Suat Biçer, Öznur Küçük, Defne Çöl, Meltem Uğraş, Gülay Çiler Erdağ, Yeşim Gürol, Zerrin Yalvaç, Ayça Vitrinel, Gülden Çelik & Çiğdem Kaspar·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2016
Background and Objectives: Due to underdiagnosis because of the technical difficulties plus inadequacy of laboratories, actual incidence of campylobacteriosis may substantially be greater than the reported incidence in many countries including Turkey. The purpose of this study wa...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24263
Inclusion of interleukin-1β into complex therapy of severe forms of herpes recurrent, allows to remove very effectively immune disturbances and to prevent occurrence of new infection relapses. Prophylactic prescription of interleukin-1β during remission period of herpes recurrent...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24268
Aim: This study was conducted to establish the Bolton’s ratios’ norms ((The mean Overall Ratio (OR) and Anterior Ratio (AR) norms)) in 100 Karnataka subjects and to compare it with the overall ratio and anterior ratio of the Bolton’s analysis which would be an aid in diagnosis an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23173
Coronary artery disease is a leading cause of death in the world. İnflammation has an important role in the pathogenesis of atherosclerosis. We have known that microorganisms are responsible in atherosclerosis and since they have found in atherosclerotic plaques. Many studies on...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23850
Objective: To investigate the relationship between rate of sweat production and sweat potassium concentration in premenopausal (PreM), perimenopausal (PeriM) and postmenopausal (PostM) women after a moderate exercise. Study Design: This is a cross-sectional study conducted in May...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23890