Context: Adolescents seek health information from diverse sources. When such information is appropriately sought, correct and complete, it ensures an understanding of their reproductive health needs and encourages healthy sexual decision making and behaviors. Objective: To determ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16555
A high incidence of venous thromboembolism has been reported in patients who have had renal transplantation especially within the early postoperative period. Herein, the management of a 31-year-old renal graft recipient with the diagnosis of combined left central retinal vein occ...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16731
Rigid indirect video laryngoscopes were designed to aid glottis visualisation in difficult airway. The McGrath® MAC video laryngoscope was designed similarly for routine use. The unique design of the blade makes it easy to use in patients with limited mouth opening and facilitate...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16659
Rosai-Dorfman Disease (RDD) or sinus histiocytosis with massive lymhadenopathy is a rare, non- neoplastic proliferative disorder of the cells of macrophage-histiocyte family having a self limiting course. Though it affects lymphnodes commonly, it can also involve many extranodal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15733
Objective: Fever of unknown origin (FUO) is a challenging problem among people living with HIV (PLHIV).With increasing access to Anti-retroviral treatment (ART), the spectrum of causes of FUO has evolved in the developed world. This study evaluated the etiology of FUO among PLHIV...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16868
Aim: To compare between the effects of rebounding exercises and whole body vibration on functional capacity, genu recurvatum angles and bone mineral density in children with Down syndrome. Study Design: Prospective, randomized controlled study. Place and Duration of Study: Nation...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16002
Background: The prevalence of chronic suppurative otitis media in children appears to be on the increase in our society probably due to factors associated with poverty and deteriorating healthcare facilities. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of chronic suppurative oti...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17126
Aims: The current study aims to clarify the prevalence of anemia in collegiate athletes in relation to various hematological variables, physical activity and nutrient intake. Study Design: A cross sectional, retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: This study was done at...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17284
Introduction: There is growing evidence to suggest that vascular and CSF haemodynamic effects are related to structural changes in the ageing brain. We investigated these effects in a sample of healthy participants by measuring changes in cerebrovascular reactivity induced by hyp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16889
Purpose: Urinary tract infections are a serious health problem affecting millions of people each year. Therefore, studies for new alternative remedies are necessary. The aim of this study was to investigate the antimicrobial potential of the leaves of Stachys pseudopinardii R. Bh...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17123
Background: Osteoarthritis is a major cause of disability and incapacitation Worldwide. Aim: To evaluate the epidemiology and pattern of osteoarthritis at Ogbaku, Imo State University Teaching Hospital annex, Mbaitoli Local Government Area, Imo State, South-east Nigeria. Study De...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16344
Hypoplasia of the abdominal aorta is an exceedingly rare vascular abnormality. Congenital, acquired, infectious and inflammatory etiologies have been described. Hypertension is the most common presenting symptom. Besides hypertension, lower extremity claudication and mesenteric i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17402
Suprasellar cysts arachnoid cysts (SSAC) are relatively uncommon making up less than 2% of all arachnoid cysts. Suprasellar arachnoid cyst causing precocious puberty is infrequent. The pathogenesis remains unknown in the majority of patients with precocious puberty. Endoscopic ve...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15722
Aim: The study was designed to investigate the hypoglycaemic potential of lycopene in streptozotocin (STZ)-induced diabetic Wistar rats. Methodology: To achieve this, a total of thirty (30) adult Wistar rats of both sexes were used. The animals were made diabetic by single intrap...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15908
Aims: To assess the relation between the grade of steatosis and anthropometric measures, lipid profile and serum adiponectin in non-diabetic patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver. Study Design: Cross sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Tropical Medicine a...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/16594