Background: The association of benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) and chronic kidney disease (CKD) has been a subject of controversies. Combinations of recurrent urinary tract infections, chronic retention with large residual urine volumes and decreased bladder compliance have be...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19424
Introduction: Providing sedation techniques during the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures on children decreases anxiety and discomfort. A number of drugs are available for the purpose. A retrospective record study in Paediatrics department of Burdwan Medical Col...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18944
Aims: The negative impact of the gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) on the maternal and fetal health is well documented. The study assessed dietary and drug compliance in 52 diabetic pregnant women attending antenatal clinic. Study Design: The survey research design was used. Pr...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19361
Background: Hypertension is a global public health crisis. Poorly controlled high blood pressure is one of the most important factors contributed to this crisis. Lack of medication adherence is often considered as the main reason for insufficient control of high blood pressure. D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17345
Hyacienth Uche Chiegwu, Enweani Ifeoma Bessie, Nzotta Christian Chukwuemeka, Ogbu Sylvester Osita Ike, Onyema Andrew Emejulu & Ugwuanyi Daniel Chimuanya·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2015
Aim: To assess the radiation dose received in a clinical/real life setting by patients visiting selected radiological centres in Enugu, Enugu State, southeast of Nigeria for diagnostic computed tomography (CT) scans of the heads and thus assess compliance to the diagnostic refe...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15123
Aim: To evaluate possible micromotion between the existing design of the Zimmer® NexGen® Legacy Constrained Condylar Knee (LCCK) tibial baseplates and the Zimmer NexGen Trabecular Metal™ (TM) tibial augments, as well as with newly designed Zimmer NexGen LCCK TM coupled tibial con...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16954
The primary goal of any dental treatment is the maintenance of the natural dentition in health and for optimum function, and esthetics. Successful treatment for periapical lesion depends on removal of lesion along with causative microorganisms. In cases where conventional root ca...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19049
Aim: Infant mortality attributable to diarrhea continue unabated, without the precise determination of the viral etiologies. Few studies exist on enteric adenoviruses and norovirus infections in infants and young children in Nigeria. This study was aimed at the detection and dete...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14082
Meningitis is the most common manifestation of invasive meningococcal disease (IMD), occurring in approximately 50% of all cases. It is characterized by sudden onset, very rapid progression, and a high case fatality rate even with early and appropriate treatment. The purpose of t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19436
Introduction: Allergic rhinitis and asthma frequently coexist but has rarely been evaluated in Lebanese children. Aim: This prospective study aimed to estimate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis in asthmatic children in Lebanon, and to ascertain whether allergic rhinitis is a ri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17471
Aims: The aim of this study is to compare major risk factors in Coronary Artery Disease patients with significant atherosclerotic lesions in both genders. Study Design: Cross-Sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: From Aug 2012 to Dec 2013, 299 c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16427
Background: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WRMSDs) constitutes major constraint to optimal performance among workers. However, information about its prevalence and pattern of occurrence among Ghanaians working in gold mine industries remain insufficient. Objective: To de...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18747
Background: The treatment of breast masses in female children and adolescents is controversial. While some advocate for early surgical removal others prefer the conservative non operative approach. The aim of this study is ascertain the evidence for the current protocol of early...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17514
Aims: This paper begins with developing a quantitative instrument to examine the opinions of critical care nurses’ regarding the influences of technology on nursing practice. Study Design and Methodology: After reviewing related literature, the draft of a 29-items questionnaire w...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18400
Background and Aim: The influence of pregnancy on pulmonary function is well documented. However, the parity of the woman is usually not taken into consideration in studying pulmonary function in pregnancy. This study aimed to assess lung function pattern in all trimesters of pre...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18934