Aims: The aim of this study was to elucidate the factors that influence maternal acceptance of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination for their school-aged daughters. Study Design: The survey was cross-sectional and conducted using an anonymous self-administered questionnaire. Pl...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15917
Introduction: For successful endodontic therapy it is vital to have thorough knowledge of morphology of the root canal system and its variations besides proficient aseptic intraoperative condition. Mandibular second premolars are usually single rooted tooth with single root canal...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15895
Acute sinusitis secondary to virulent organisms can initially be subtle, or might be misdiagnosed as viral sinusitis. It is one of the most common diagnoses we face in clinical practice. Among all the variable etiologies, fungal sinusitis is the most obscure with devastating cons...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15872
Background: An awareness of learning styles may help teachers modify their teaching methods to improve the educational outcomes of their students. Aim: The aim of this study was to determine the learning styles of medical students during their basic science training at Mashhad Un...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15741
Aim: To describe the determinants of primary pyomyositis in Northern Uganda. Study Design and Setting: A case-control and a cohort study designs were conducted in Hospitals in Northern Uganda. Methods: Primary pyomyositis patients were consecutively recruited and followed to disc...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14596
Aims: Down syndrome (DS) is the most common chromosome abnormality among live born infants. The aim of this study is to determine the Clinical outcome of patients with DS and congenital heart disease (CHD). Study Design: A cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: On 10...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15098
Background: The increasing incidence of high blood pressure, its complications and associated fatalities has led to an upsurge in the use of alternate forms of medicaments in its management. The oral ingestion of the hemolymph of Archachatina marginata is commonly used as an anti...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15674
Background: Previously we have described the "cavitary” type of angiogenesis by gastric cancer (GC) consisting of the formation of “cavitary structures” (CS) in tumor stroma, which are then lined by endothelial cells and merged into the blood vessels of the organ. The morphologic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15695
Aims: The purpose of this study is to determine the prevalence and degree of expression of the carabelli trait in the permanent first and second maxillary molars in a selected Nepalese population residing in Madi village of Chitwan district. Study Design: Cross sectional descript...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14450
Aims: Fracture of dentures is a common clinical finding in daily prosthodontic practice, resulting in great inconvenience to both the patient and the dentist. A satisfactory repair should be cost-effective, simple to perform, and quick. This study evaluated and compared the trans...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15774
Background: Acute kidney injury (AKI) is a frequent complication in hospitalized patients. Incidence of AKI in hospitalized patients with cancer is increasing, but there have been few studies on AKI in patients with cancer. The purposes of this study were: 1. To evaluate and comp...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15899
Background: Allergic Rhinitis is type 1 hypersensitive reaction of nasal mucosa and its primary mediator is IgE. Allergic rhinitis is mostly observed on children and adolescents. To investigate the prevalence of allergic rhinitis symptoms and positive skin prick test results in c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14758
Aims: Salpingo-cutaneous fistula is an extremely rare clinical condition that can be seen after pelvic or uterine surgery. Presentation of Case: A case of an salpingo-cutaneous fistula that developed in a nulliparous woman after peripartum hysterectomy is described. The fistula t...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15744
Aim: To assess the association between socio-demographic factors and type of tobacco consumption among subjects attending a rural hospital in south India. Methods: A pre-tested questionnaire was designed for recording the relevant data pertaining to selected socio-demographic var...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15135
Hepatitis B virus is a deadly viral infection that kills slowly if not treated and could be the underlying cause of liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. Some Hepatitis B positive patients may present with symptoms while some others maybe asymptomatic hence, the need to assess their...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15491