Background: Vitamin D deficiency is linked to several musculoskeletal conditions including nonspecific low back pain, autoimmune diseases. Data regarding to vitamin D deficiency and low back pain are not consistent across various studies. The objective of this case-control study...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11309
Background: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL–12B single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are confirmed to influence the natural history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and the response to treatment. This work aimed at evaluating the impact of SNPs in IL-10 gene at positions _10...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11022
Aims: Vitamin B12 deficiency causes an increase in homocysteine levels which is associated with inflammatory conditions. Mean platelet volume (MPV) and red cell distribution width (RDW) are also associated with inflammation. Therefore, we aimed to compare hematological parameters...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/12040
Aim: To determine indices of insulin sensitivity and oral disposition index (DIo) derived from 30 min of glucose challenge in adults with sickle cell anaemia; a group in whom there is chronic inflammation. Study Design: Case-controlled study. Place of Study: Department of Chemica...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11054
Contraceptive prevalence in Cambodia is relatively low, while maternal mortality, newborn mortality, and projected rates of abortion are high. Fears of side effects and health concerns appear to be the leading reasons for non-use of modern contraceptive methods. Data on contracep...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10908
Background: antiretroviral therapy has changed the outlook of AIDS. However, identifying factors that will strengthen its maintenance is vital to treatment success. Advocacy is growing on the need for close attention to immunological progress, prevention of excessive body weight...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11184
Aims: Primary non-Hodgkin’s lymphomas of the oropharyngeal region are rare. We report a case of a small B-cell lymphoma (MALT lymphoma) involving base of tongue. The patient was successfully treated with wide excision of the lesion followed by radiotherapy. Presentation of Case:...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10789
Aims: To study the admission patterns and outcome of children in a Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Nepal. Methods: Demographic profile, diagnosis, treatment, supportive measures and outcome of children admitted to the PICU of B P Koirala Institute of Health Sciences from...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10318
Aims: Injection snoreplasty was recently introduced as a safe, effective, and minimally invasive treatment for primary snoring. We assess the effectiveness of the treatment in our patients. Study Design: It was a prospective, non-randomised study on 54 patients with primary snori...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7928
Aims: Stethoscopes represent a vehicle of bacteria and other microorganisms and may play a role in the spread of health-care associated infections (HAIs). We aimed to evaluate the contamination levels of stethoscopes before and after use of a disinfecting technique (DT). Study De...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11337
Biomedical research and knowledge has grown exponentially since the completion of the Human Genome Project in the year 2000. There has been a gradual shift from ‘genetics’ (study of genes) to ‘genomics’ (study of the whole genome) in medicine. Advances such as sequencing of the h...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11175
Aims: The s-IgA/total protein ratio and α-amylase activity in saliva have been used as indexes of stress because they change according to the physiological stress. Using both indexes, this study aimed to compare the circadian rhythm of stress levels in wheelchair-dependent person...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10929
Aim: To determine the association between the age at initiation of anti-retroviral therapy (ART) and the 18 month antibody status of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected children in Jos, Nigeria. Study Design: This was a retrospective cohort study. Place and Duration of St...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10951
Aims: New road traffic injury (RTI) laws in Iran still neglects the importance of child restraint in automobiles. The objective of this study is to determine the Knowledge, Attitude and Practice (KAP) on the mandatory use of child restraint among parents and nursery instructors....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8380
Aims: The aim of this study was to describe the proportion, pro¬file and clinical pattern of acute and chronic complications associated with diabetes and its potential risk factors. Study Design: This was a retrospective study. Place and Duration of Study: We conducted this study...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9384