Object: Gadolinium chelates are relatively safe contrast media used in MRI. Immediate severe adverse effects are exceptionally rare.The incidence of immediate hypersensitivity reactions to MR contrast media was 0.079%, and the recurrence rate of hypersensitivity reactions was 30%...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17582
Background: Thailand has a national goal to eliminate malaria from 80 percent of the country by 2020. An accurate detection and prevalence are critical to effective management of malaria. Rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) detecting parasite lactate dehydrogenase (pLDH) antigen are us...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18999
Background: Polyscias fruticosa is been used in Ghanaian folkloric medicine for the management of asthma and its related complications. Aim: This study evaluated the muco-suppressant, anti-tussive, and safety profile of an ethanolic leaf extract of Polyscias fruticosa in its use...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19403
Aims: This article provides important information on Iran clinical postgraduate education progresses over the last 35 years. This historical study focus is on post graduate education quantitative achievements and growth of admitted residents and graduated specialist and subspecia...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19256
Background: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease which can afflict a number of organs and tissues. Brucellosis epididymo-orchitis (BEO), a complication of human brucellosis, can lead to other complications. In brucellosis non-endemic areas, some clinicians may be unfamiliar regardin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17310
Aim: Determining the rate of physical and emotional abuse among elementary school students of Isfahan and its relation with demographic characteristics Place and Duration of the Study: The study was conducted in 12 elementary school of Isfahan in central Iran from November to Jan...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19645
Background: Most foot joints have three degrees of freedom. Kinematics is important to understand gait cycle feet joint interactions. Daily clinical practice doesn’t allow immediate access to specialized laboratories where specific developments contribute to progress of podiatry...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19153
Aims: The paper assessed the influence of clinic-based health education (C-BHE) on pregnant women’s attitude in relation to birth preparedness, complication and readiness (BP/CR) and utilization of Primary Health Care (PHC) services in Ogun State. Study Design: Quasi-experimental...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19475
Aims: Kyphoplasty is a minimally invasive treatment used to reduce pain, restore vertebral height and improve mobility in patients with painful spinal VCF. Pain from vertebral compression fractures (VCF) comprises an important health issue with significant social and economic imp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19370
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a global public health problem. It has an overwhelming prevalence, yet accepted therapies are ineffective in reducing disease progression. Bronchodilators, the mainstay of COPD treatment, only provide symptomatic relief. Therefore,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19607
Bruna P. M. Rafacho, Bertha F. Polegato, Roberto M. T. Inoue, Luciano N. Santos, Kurt Schnitz, Polyanne C. Garcia, Leonardo A. M. Zornoff, Marina P. Okoshi, Paula S. Azevedo, Daniella R. Duarte, Sergio A. R. Paiva & Marcos F. Minicucci·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Background: Advances in critical care have increased survival chances and the demand for a scientific approach to outcome prediction. The present study aimed to investigate the associations of clinical information, demographic and laboratory data with mortality; and to elaborate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19176
Aims: Insulinoma, though a very rare disease, is the most common endocrine tumors of the pancreas. High serum insulin levels during hypoglycemic episodes are specific for the diagnosis. Where ultrasonography, tomography and other imaging modalities are not adequate for determinat...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19978
Short Rib Polydactyly Syndrome (SRPS) type II also known as Majewski syndrome, is the rarest of the four subtypes of SRPS which is a rare inherited skeletal dysplasia. We report a case of Majewski syndrome in a neonate with brief review of literature. A 24 years old primigravida,...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18367
Introduction: Postoperative nausea and vomiting remains a significant problem in our clinical setting. This study at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar in Nigeria aims to investigate the incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting among gynaecological and non...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18030
Aims: The present study has been conducted with the aim of evaluating the anxiety status of pregnant women in the third trimester of pregnancy and fear of childbirth and related factors. Methodology: This longitudinal study was conducted in 2014 on 186 pregnant women attending he...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19784