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Odontogenic Myxoma of Mandible Appeared as an Ameloblastoma on CT Imaging

Pratiksha Yadav & Dhaval Thakkar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Odontogenic myxoma is a rare benign tumor of ectomesenchymal origin, which can arise from dental papilla, follicle or periodontal ligament. Most commonly it arises from mandible followed by maxilla. We report a case of odontogenic myxoma in a 23 years old female who came with com...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12164

Unexpected Discontinuation of Dual Antiplatelet Therapy within 14 Days after Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: A Single-center Case Series

Takao Kato, Sayako Hirose, Shoichi Miyamoto, Eisaku Nakane, Toshiaki Izumi, Tetsuya Haruna, Ryuji Nohara & Moriaki Inoko · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Objectives: To provide a descriptive case-series of patients who unexpectedly discontinued dual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) within 14 days after percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) (group A), and those who had taken measures for bleeding risk reduction before PCI (group B)....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12927

Vibrant Soundbridge and Bonebridge: Bilateral Application in a Child with Bilateral Congenital Ear Canal Atresia

M. J. F. de Wolf, M. J. H. Agterberg, A. F. M. Snik, E. A. M. Mylanus, M. K. S. Hol & J. M. Hempel · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

A 12-year-old child with bilateral congenital microtia and ear canal atresia was bilaterally implanted with a Vibrant Soundbridge (VSB) on the right side and a Bonebridge on the left side. Prior to these surgeries the child was using percutaneous bone conduction devices (BCDs) on...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13122

Thrombophilic Mutations and Folate Gene Polymorphisms and Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1 in Russian Women with Unexplained Recurrent Early Spontaneous Abortion

Tatiana Ye. Belokrinitskaya, Nataly I. Frolova, Nataliya N. Strambovskaya & Anton A. Petrov · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To assess the association between FVL G1691A, FII G20210A, MTHFR A1298C, C677T and PAI-1 5G/675/4G gene polymorphisms among women with unexplained recurrent early spontaneous abortion (URESA) Materials and Methods: This study included two groups of Russian women: 50 current...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12980

Knowledge of Primary Health Care Providers in Nairobi East District, Kenya, Regarding HIV-related Oral Facial and Other Common Oral Diseases and Conditions

Lucina N. Koyio, Wil J. M. van der Sanden, Elizabeth O. Dimba, Jan Mulder, Andre J. A. M. van der Ven, Matthias A. W. Merkx & Jo E. Frencken · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: In the Kenya primary health care (PHC) setting where most patients, including nearly 1.4 million HIV-infected people, seek medical care, PHC providers are expected to identify and manage HIV-related oral diseases during general consultations. This study aimed to asses...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12438

Conservative Laparoscopic Treatment in Isolated Tubal Torsion in a Young Patient

Fatih Åžanlıkan, Ahmet Göçmen, Muhittin Eftal Avcı & OÄŸuz Arslan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: Isolated tubal torsion is a rare entity in young women. To represent a case of conservative laparoscopic treatment in isolated tubal torsion in a young patient. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-old virgin woman who had acute right lower quadrant of abdominal pain and nausea u...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13580

Ferulic Acid Reduces Cell Viability through Its Apoptotic Efficacy: An In vitro Approach

Murugaraj Manoj Prabhakar, Shanmugam Manoharan, Tharmaraj Rejitharaji, Ranganathan Selvasundaram & Villianur Ibrahim Hairul Islam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aim: Ferulic acid, a well known dietary phenolic antioxidant, possesses diverse pharmacological and biochemical effects, including anti-inflammatory, hepatoprotective, antidiabetic and anticancer properties. The present study explores the cytotoxic potential of ferulic acid using...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13470

Solitary Fibrous Tumor of the Kidney: A Wide Spectrum of an Uncommon Entity from Benignity to Malignant Metastatic Disease

S. Álvarez Rodríguez, V. Gómez Dos Santos, A. Saiz González, V. Hevia Palacios, F. Arias Fúnez, Díez Nicolás, C. González Gordaliza & F. J. Burgos Revilla · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Solitary fibrous tumour (SFT) is a spindle cell neoplasm that rarely occurs in the kidney. It has been reported mainly in the pleura, but it can also arise from almost every organ. Benign SFT of the kidney has been described in several cases, even with metastatic lesions, but onl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13152

Outcomes of Ultrasound-guided Glen Humeral Corticosteroid Injections in Adhesive Capsulitis

Amos Song, Jeffrey N. Katz, Laurence D. Higgins, Joel Newman, Andreas Gomoll & Nitin B. Jain · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To assess short and longer-term outcomes of ultrasound-guided glenohumeral corticosteroid injections for adhesive capsulitis. Study Design: A mixed prospective and retrospective study design Place and Duration of Study: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Sp...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13478

An Unexpected Increase in Adult Appendicitis in England (2000/01 to 2012/13): Could Cytomegalovirus (CMV) be A Risk Factor?

Rodney P. Jones · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: To study the trends in admission for diseases of the appendix and to attempt to present a potential basis for the observed (complex) age-dependent trends and etiologies. Study Design: Longitudinal study of admissions relating to the appendix with analysis by age and gender....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13302

A Single Nucleotide Polymorphism in the MGMT Gene is a Novel Prognostic Biomarker in Patients with Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

Radhashree Maitra, Jay B. Nayak, Amartej Merla, Arjun Sood, Titto A. Augustine, Mahadi Baig, David M. Reynolds, John M. Mariadason, Santiago Aparo & Sanjay Goel · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Discovery of novel biomarkers of prognosis and drug response remains an elusive, yet critical goal. Thus, accurate and rapid screening of an array of pertinent mutations/SNPs is an essential step in cancer management. Methods: Using a high-throughput multiplex PCR mic...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12841

Levels of Zinc and Copper in Seminal Plasma of Sudanese Infertile Males

Yosra M. Altaher & AbdElkarim A. Abdrabo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Human semen contains high concentrations of zinc (Zn) and copper (Cu). The presence of abnormal levels of these trace elements may affect sperm production, maturation, motility and fertilizing ability. Objective: To evaluate the levels of Zn and Cu in seminal plasma o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11195

The Design of a Practice-based Study of Attendees at Chiropractic Offices in Western Australia

Lyndon G. Amorin-Woods, Lee Nedkoff, Gregory F. Parkin-Smith & Colleen Fisher · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Introduction: This paper presents the protocols for a pilot study that will provide a design critique and collect information to describe the patients who attend chiropractors in Western Australia. Aims and Objectives: 1. Provide a critique of the research design and methodology,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13083

Harlequin Ichthyosis: Case Report of a Rare Type of Ichthyosis

Ali Irfan Güzel, Aytekin Tokmak, Aydan Sezer Kara & Ahmet Yalınkaya · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The purpose of this study is to present a case of Harlequin fetus, which is extremely rare. Presentation of Case: A 27-year-old woman, gravida 3 para 1, was referred to the clinic with a diagnosis of preterm premature rupture of membranes. Upon ultrasound examination, a fet...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12584

Iranian adolescents with Scoliosis: Effects of Brace Treatment on Self-esteem, Body Image Concern and Quality of Life

Shahriar Shahidi & Narjes Toktam Jannesari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Objective: The purpose of the present research was to measure quality of life, body image concern and self-esteem in 237 Iranian adolescents aged 12 to 18 years as these variables seem to be very important in patients’ psychological well being as well as compliance to treatment....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12935