Neurotrophic keratitis is a degenerative disease of the corneal epithelium resulting from impaired corneal innervation, possibly leading to perforation. In this report, we present a case with a history of herpetic keratitis, who developed a difficult neurotrophic ulcer despite 10...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17169
Objective: The aim of the present study is to review data regarding patients' satisfaction after orthognatic surgery in a systematic approach. Methods and Materials: Electronic searching was done in Medline, EMBASE and CENTRAL databases. Inclusion criteria were: 1) assessment of...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17646
Aims: To assess the effects of high dose long term cabergoline monotherapy in a patient with Cushing's disease refusing any form of surgical intervention. Presentation of the Case: A 32-year-old Omani female with hypertension, diabetes mellitus and secondary infertility of 10 yea...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18691
Introduction: Vocal fold polyps are caused by inflammation caused by stress or irritation. Laryngeal polyp may be a single polyp or more than one polyp affecting one vocal fold or both folds, translucent to red raspberry colored mass. Materials and Methods: The study group consis...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17773
Aims: We investigated associations of serum hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) with risk of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). We also examined whether pre-pregnancy overweight/obesity status or leisure-time physical activity (LTPA) modify these associations. Methods: In a nested c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18632
Aims: The purpose of this study was to compare the effect of various irrigation regiments on the push out bond strength of MTA Fillapex sealer to dentin. Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Conservative dentistry and Endodontics, Hitkar...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18011
Aims: Endobronchial involvement may occur in patients with sarcoidosis. Although the prevalence of bronchial abnormalities is high, there are no firm data establishing the clinical features and prognosis of sarcoidosis in these patients. The aim of our study was to define the cli...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18441
Context: General population has a wide variation in physical activities ranging from the people with sedentary lifestyle to people involved in regular physical activity; there is also variation amongst different age group. All these factors may produce wide variation in body comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18065
Introduction: Pain is the most common reason for physician consultation in most advanced countries such as the United States. It is a major symptom in many medical conditions, and can significantly interfere with a person's quality of life and general functioning. Objectives: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18006
Introduction: The 30-item Attitudes Towards Cancer Scale (ATC) is used in English speaking countries to measure attitudes towards cancer patients which has not been validated in Turkish population. Aims: The aim of this study was to test the validity, reliability, responsiveness...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17667
Objective: To compare two intra-arterial catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) techniques (bolus vs infusion) with respect to clinical outcomes and resource utilization in the management of peripheral arterial thrombosis. Methods: In a retrospective single-center study, 20 consecu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18490
We describe a case of malaria vivax in a 31 year old Afghan male complicated by spontaneous splenic rupture one month after returning from Pakistan. The ruptured and enlarged spleen displaying multiple subcapsular hemorrhages was surgically resected. Malaria was diagnosed by peri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17170
Introduction: Pre surgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) is a viable option in reducing the severity of the cleft resulting in easier surgical repair and the lip and the nose heal under minimal tension and this leads to less scar formation. Presentation of Case: A case report with...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18523
Aging is associated with a decline in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) that may be attenuated by chronic endurance exercise. This case study chronicles the changes in marathon times in a 91 year old man who completed 627 marathons and 117 ultramarathons over 42 years. He began r...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17946
Aims: To highlight the observed features including socio-demographic, economic and biochemical characteristics seen among uncontrolled diabetic adults that should be areas of concern or focus by healthcare providers during the management of diabetes in the country. Also to perfor...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18530