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Hypercholesterolemia Prevalence, Awareness, Treatment and Control among the Elderly: The 2011 National Health and Morbidity Survey, Malaysia

K. Ambigga, K. Jasvindar, K. Gurpreet, A. Suthahar, B. K. Ho, S. M. Cheong & K. H. Lim · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: This study provides population-based estimates on the prevalence, awareness, treatment and control rates of hypercholesterolemia among the elderly in Malaysia. Study Design: Analysis of secondary data from a cross sectional population-based survey was done. Place and Durati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23304

Restless Legs Syndrome in Gun Factory Workers Exposed to Solvents

Aydanur Ekici, Ersel Dag, Meral Saygun, Nuray Bayar Muluk, Aytül Cakmak, Emel Bulcun, Tevfik Pınar, Mehmet Ekici & Yakup Turkel · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a sensorimotor disorder characterized by a complaint of an almost irresistible urge to move the legs. Aims: We investigated whether long-term low-level exposures to solvents affects the development of restless legs syndrome. Methods: 38...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23742

Urinary Screening for Detection of Renal Abnormalities in Asymptomatic School Children, Sohag Governorate, Egypt

Ramadan A. Mahmoud, Al-zahraa E. El Masry, Radwa S. Mohammad & Fouad M. A. Yousef · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Dipstick urine analysis is the most common method for screening children for detecting urinary abnormalities. This study is aimed to estimate the frequency of urinary problems among children aged 6-13 years from five primary schools in different parts of the Sohag Gov...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23248

A New Centrifugation Method for the Improvement of Platelet-rich Fibrin Products: A Preliminary Study

Mustafa Tunali, Hakan Ozdemir, Zafer Küçükodacı, Serhan Akman, Elif Öncü, Mustafa Aydınbelge, Melek Akman & Erhan Firatli · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: Nowadays, there are many articles about Platelet Rich Plasma/Platelet Rich Fibrin families. A novel platelet-rich product called titanium prepared platelet-rich fibrin (T-PRF) has stronger and thicker fibrin than that of the classic glass tube prepared platelet-rich...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23939

The Inductive Effect of Purified Streptococcal M-protein on Immunity against Streptococcus pyogenes in Rabbit Model

Jawad K. Tarrad Al-Khafaji · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: The study aimed to know the effects of the purified M-protein on immune system to produce protection against Streptococcus pyogenes in rabbits. Study Design: Case-control study. Place and Duration of Study: In this study, collection samples and bacterial identification were...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22800

Audiometric and Tympanometric Assessment in Patients with Oral Submucous Fibrosis

Malligere Basavaraju Sowbhagya, Peeyush Shivhare, Monu Yadav, Pulivarthi Sushma, Praveen Kumar, S. Lata & Savitha Shastry · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Oral submucous fibrosis (OSMF) is regarded as a potentially malignant condition. It is characterized by a mucosal rigidity of variable intensity because of the fibroelastic changes of the juxta epithelial layer, resulting in a progressive inability to open the mouth....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23615

Renal Dysfunction among Arc Welders in Benin City, Nigeria-A Pilot Study

Adekunle Olatayo Adeoti, Sulaiman Dazumi Ahmed & Evelyn Irobere Unuigbe · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: Occupational exposure to liberated fumes and gases during welding process could be hazardous to the kidneys. The objective of this study was to screen and identify associated factors for renal dysfunction in arc welders.  Methods: A cross-sectional study conducted in 3...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23398

Penetrating Neck Injuries Following a Case Report of a Successfully Healed Penetrating Neck Injuries Inflicted by a Sharp Tool

Ljubica Živić, Slavčo Tončev, Danijela Jovanović, Stevan Stojanović & Jasmina Stojanović · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: The penetrating neck injuries belong to the group of the most urgent conditions in medicine. Large blood vessels and nerves that connect the head with the body are situated in the neck as well as the important parts of respiratory and digestive system. The penetrati...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21374

The Giant Intraabdominal Liposarcoma as a Cause of Chronic Intraabdominal Hypertension and Inferior Vena Cava Syndrome

Natasa Kovac · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: We report a case of development of chronic intraabdominal hypertension (IAH) in patient with giant abdominal liposarcoma and finally its presentation as inferior vena cava syndrome. Presentation of Case: A 77- year old patient presented with history of abdominal enlargement...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23445

Metabolic Syndrome in a Sub-population of Geriatric Nigerians in a Primary Care Clinic of a Tertiary Hospital in South-Eastern Nigeria

Gabriel Uche Pascal Iloh, Agwu Nkwa AMADI & Chinasa Orie Agwu Amadi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Research studies have shown that age is an independent risk factor for metabolic syndrome (MetS). However, as eco-demographic structure and function of Nigeria changes, geriatric Nigerians tend to adopt lifestyles that promote the emergence of metabolic syndrome. Aim:...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23672

Endovascular Reduction of Splenic Blood Flow in the Treatment of Patients with Liver Cirrhosis

Shavkat Karimov, Utkir Matkuliev, Murad Khakimov, Bekhzod Abdullaev & Tuychiboy Nishonov · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Purpose: Defining the effectiveness of the embolization of the splenic artery (ESA) in the treatment of patients with liver cirrhosis. Materials and Methods: We have analyzed the results of treatment 318 patients with cirrhosis who were hospitalized in the 2-clinic of the Tashken...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23484

Does Patient Position Influence the Results of Three-dimension High Resolution Ano-rectal Manometry?

Alban Benezech, Michel Bouvier, Nathalie Lesavre, Jean-Michel Gonzalez, Karine Baumstarck, Jean-Charles Grimaud & Véronique Vitton · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Anorectal manometry is the current gold standard to explore anorectal functional disorders. Recently, three-dimensional high-resolution anorectal manometry (3DHRAM) was developed. However, although procedures are usually performed in the left lateral decubitus position, ano...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23049

Modified Ashworth Scale and Alpha Motor Neuron Excitability Indicators of F-wave in Spastic Soleus Muscle Early after Stroke

Abhijeet Toshniwal, Abraham M. Joshua & S. Karthikbabu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Plantar flexor spasticity affects walking ability after stroke. Spasticity is clinically tested by modified Ashworth Scale (MAS) and it is fairly reliable. The aim of this study was to test the correlation between MAS and alpha motor neuron excitability indicators of F-wave...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23432

Comparative Studies of Therapeutic Effect of Leaves, Stem Bark and Root Bark Extracts of Afzelia africana (Smith) in Mice Challenged with Trypanosoma brucei brucei

M. H. Garba, A. Y. Kabir, Y. Garba, M. A. Yusuf, M. Inuwa, B. J. Lekene, O. A. Ibrahim & L. M. Hafsa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Traditional and complimentary health care is inarguably the system most close to homes, accessible and affordable. It is also culturally acceptable and trusted by large numbers of people. The affordability of most traditional medicines makes them all the more attracti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23033