Introduction: Thoracic trauma leading to multiple fractured ribs (MFR) remains common. The significant chest pain of multiple rib fractures can be difficult to manage and can lead to decreased pulmonary function, increased hospital stay, and increased health care expenditures. Ai...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22299
Objective: Cholelithiasis is one of the topical issues of the modern medical science. The aim of the study was to discover the prevalence of cholelithiasis among patients with occupational COPD and vibrational disease. Methods: We monitored 1331 patients with chronic occupational...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22303
Ogundare Ezra Olatunde, Akintayo Akinyemi Akinsoji, Dedeke Iyabode Olabisi Florence, Okeniyi John Akintunde, Adeyemi Lateef Ademola, Ogunlesi Tinuade Adetutu & Oyelami Oyeku Akibu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Background: Neonatal Septicaemia (NNS) remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality in neonates despite advances in antimicrobial therapy, life support measures and the early detection of risk factors. This study aimed at determining the risk factors, aetiologic agents and an...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22325
Objectives: Cryptorchidism is the most frequent birth anomaly in boys with 2-5% prevalence in full term infants. This anomaly is associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer and infertility as well as hernia, testicular torsion, and psychological distress. Surgery is th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19375
Background: Implanon is a single rod implant contraceptive with increasing popularity; however, different views have been expressed by women concerning its use. Aim and Objective: The aim of the study was to evaluate family planning client’s perception and acceptance of implanon...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22374
Magnesium is an important intracellular cation [1], actually the second most abundant cation after Potassium, which has gained an essential role in normal human homeostasis. Low serum magnesium has been detected commonly in around 12% hospitalized patients and even more commonly...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19850
Introduction and Objective: Varicocele is the loosening of testicular veins and the pump form venous channel within the spermatic cord. There are different treatments for varicocele, as open surgery, microsurgery, laparoscopy, sclerotherapy and other techniques. The purpose of th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/17338
Objective: The diagnosis of hemorrhagic versus non-hemorrhagic pituitary apoplexy can be difficult as both the clinical presentation and radiographic appearance can be variable. Early identification and treatment of these patients is essential to prevent poor outcomes. This study...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22130
Objectives: Amanita phalloides contains amanitin, inhibiting RNA polymerase II. Partial inhibition with amanitin influences tumor cell - but not normal cell - activity. A patient with diagnosed B-cell chronic lymphatic leukemia was treated successfully for eight years with Amanit...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21897
Panoramic radiographs of a female patients aged twenty one years without any associated syndromic or systemic medical history, revealed the presence of the two supernumerary molars, right upper and left lower fourth molars. Both the teeth were disto-molars. The right upper fourth...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21951
Objective: The aim of our study is to screen the prevalence of Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis and to evaluate a correlation between 25(OH)Vitamin D deficiency and AITD in hypothyroid patients of West Bengal. Study Design: Ethical clearance was received for the study. 130 patients from t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21714
Dental implant is considered to be the best treatment when dealing with the loss of teeth. It gives beautiful results and can last longer than most of other treatments. Since the Osseo-integration period is a critical period for implant stability, so the used material for dental...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22139
Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is the non-malignant enlargement of the prostate. Estimation of Prostate volume and dimensions contribute significantly to the management of BPH. Correlations between the trans-abdominal and trans-rectal ultrasound methods in estimating prostate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22255
Biologics or biopharmaceuticals are drugs derived from living organisms by recombinant technology. Biologics have made a significant contribution to the management of certain chronic diseases such as cancer, rheumatoid, arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriasis and other immun...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21588
The aim of this study was to evaluate the health risks of solid waste disposal workers and scavengers, involved in the handling and disposal of municipal wastes, especially their cardiovascular health. The study was carried out in Port Harcourt, Nigeria from 2011 to 2013. Male so...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/19514