Aims: To describe the demographics, characteristics and outcomes of open-globe injuries (OGI) with respect to zone of injury. Methods: Medical records of all patients presenting with OGIs to University Hospital, Newark, NJ between January 2001 and December 2008 with a follow-up o...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7332
Aims: To assess the influence of profession, treatment experience, age and gender on the perception of smile aesthetics with different buccal corridors and smile arcs, and to identify the threshold where buccal corridor space becomes aesthetically displeasing. Study Design: A que...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5545
Aims: Malaria is a disease caused by protozoan parasites of the genus Plasmodium. One of the malaria mechanisms of adaptation to the host is the digestion of hemoglobin by the trophozoite stage. This mechanism provides the amino acids needed by the parasite and is carried out dur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5561
Objective: To determine the medication and management preferences of headache specialists in treating migraine in the ED and during inpatient hospitalization. Background: Despite the frequency of migraine as a presenting complaint and the cost of acute treatment, there is no clea...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9111
Aim: This work was aimed to assess the influence of socio-demographic and environmental factors on the incidence of asymptomatic malaria and anaemia among pupils in Fako Division, southwest Cameroon. Experimental Design: The study was a cross-sectional survey. Place and Duration...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9712
Objectives: The main objective of this innovative active learning approach was to increase student’s interest in basic science subjects and to enhance student participation in acquiring the knowledge in the core and applied aspects of anatomy, physiology and biochemistry. Study D...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9480
Aims: To evaluate the effectiveness of visual training aimed at reducing crowding in dyslexic children. Study Design: Single-masked crossover pilot study. Place and Duration of Study: University of Turin and the Gradenigo Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Turin, between Janu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9835
Aims: Our goal was to identify resistance rate of Cefepime-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Klebsiella spp infections in the hospital setting within Ogbomoso. Study Design: The study includes clinical isolates of Klebsiella spp and Pseudomonas aeruginosa obtained by screening...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7452
Introduction: Service provision for tackling cataract blindness is a key priority and remains a challenge for eye care programs in Nigeria. At the moment, paucity of data on these services makes evaluation and effective planning difficult. Objective: To evaluate the infrastructur...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9228
The effect of urine and feces on the skin is a contributing factor to the development of incontinent and diaper dermatitis. The objective of this research was to evaluate skin effects of a given urine or fecal sample on the donor child and/or an adult caregiver, both of whom woul...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10006
Aims: To determine the participation of male commercial drivers in the choice and use of family planning methods and possible implications for reproductive health policy formulation. Study Design: A cross-sectional study was conducted. Place and Duration of Study: The study was c...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9094
Baba Usman Ahmadu, Chama Rejoice, Halilu Bala Musa, Fatimah Joy Baba, Apollos Nachanuya Chafi, Adzu Yusuf, Elesa Bitrus Evelyn, Baba Kyari Aisha, Yakubu Emmanuel & Zoba Joseph Francis·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: Low birth weight (LBW) is an important risk factor for infant morbidity and mortality especially in malarial endemic countries. The study focused on the prevalence of placental malaria and neonatal LBW, as well as the relationship between placental malaria and neonata...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9023
Aims: Gestation is very difficult in women with end stage renal disease (ESRD). In addition, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG) may be increased in Non-pregnant women with ESRD. Therefore, elevated HCG levels in ESRD patients may cause diagnostic confusion. Here we present a case...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10237
Background: The pathogenesis of Graves’ ophthalmopathy (GO) and the mechanism for its link to thyroid autoimmunity is poorly understood. Our present research focuses on the role of the skeletal muscle calcium binding protein calsequestrin (CASQ1). Earlier studies showed that the...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9504
Aims: The objective of our study is to compare the efficiency and safety of fentanyl citrate-midazolam-propofol combination with fentanyl citrate-ketamine-propofol combination used as sedative and analgesic medication in patients undergoing ERCP procedure. Study Design: Randomize...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/8541