A general knowledge among youths is that alcohol enhances sexual desire and sexual performance. In contrast to this, studies have reported various adverse effects of alcohol on reproductive and sexual functions in both male and female. Male alcoholics frequently suffer from erect...
Background: Various factors contribute to the discrepancies observed between the bromocresol green (BCG) and bromocresol purple (BCP) assays of serum concentration. Either a BCG or a modified BCP assay is a routine laboratory for albumin measurement in Japan. High-dose of penicil...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6845
Aims: To conduct a hormonal and biochemical studies on 10 patients with diagnosis of probable Nodding Syndrome (NS). Study Design: A cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: Atanga Health Center III in Pader District in Northern Uganda in September 2012. Methodology: We...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6151
Background: Protein energy malnutrition is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children between the ages of 12 and 59 months and diarrhoea has been shown to have a bi-directional relationship with malnutrition. Mid upper arm circumference (MUAC) has been shown to be...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6710
Aims: To compare the mean levels of plasma total Homocysteine (tHct), Methylmalonic acid (MMA), vitamin B12, folate and haematological parameters(PCV, WBC, Platelet counts, MCV, MCH, MCHC) among adult SCA patients in steady state (SS), SCA in (VOC) and age and sex matched control...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3989
The effect of Masfon-Aloe vera drink on intestinal transit and motility was investigated in this study. Thirty (30) albino Wistar rats were divided into 2 batches of 15 rats each, batch 1 for intestinal motility, and batch 2 for intestinal transit experiments. Each batch was furt...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6589
Aims: To investigate the influence of patient information leaflets on Ophthalmic patients’ education and medication compliance. Study Design: Hospital-based cross- sectional survey. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Optometry, School of Physical Sciences, UCC, Cape Coast...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6383
Mohammed Elimam Mohammed, Ammar Mohamed Hassan, Mohamed Gamaleldin Elsadig, Dalal Mohamed Adam, Hala Ahmed Abdelhadi, Khalid Elmamoun, Rania Hamid, Hiba Elias, Mohamed Abdallah, Zaki Abdelkarim, Nasr Eldin Elwali & Sulma Ibrahim Mohammed·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2013
Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the number of newly diagnosed cancer cases and their distribution in two cancer-care providing facilities in Sudan. Study Design: This is a retrospective descriptive study. Methodology: Data was retrieved from patients’ records that wer...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6863
Aims: This research investigated the thrombolytic, cytotoxic and antidiabetic effects of Paederia foetida leaf methanol extract. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology and Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, University of Ch...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5142
Aims: Oxidative stress is one of the major patho-physiologic hallmarks in the development of COPD. Ceruloplasmin, the major serum inhibitor of lipid peroxidation has been documented as a main extracellular antioxidant in serum and plays a role in preventing lung injury, and an ab...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/7032
Ewenighi Chinwe O., Dimkpa Uchechukwu, Adejumo Babatunde I., Onyeanusi Joel C., Onoh Linus U. M., Onoh Gladys O., Uzor Simon, Ikegwuonu Ifeoma C., Udemba M. O. A. & Anojulu Amarachukwu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2013
Background: Assessment of the concentrations of reproductive hormones during post-menopause has been suggested as a confirmatory test for menopause due to irregularities in rise and fall of sex hormones in menopausal transition. In this study, we assessed the concentrations of es...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6748
Background: Sildenafil is used for the treatment of erectile dysfunction and is helping millions of men around the world to achieve and maintain a long lasting erection. The histological alterations in the genital system epithelial lining due to sildenafil overdoses intoxication...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4972
Introduction: Bronchial asthma is one of the common diseases encountered by the physicians which leads to morbidity and mortality. Therefore it is important to know the quality of life in these patients. So that necessary measures can be taken to improve it. Objectives: To assess...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5985
Aims: The study was carried out in order to determine the plasmid profile, antibiotic susceptibility pattern and the type of antimicrobial resistance (whether it is chromosomal or plasmid mediated) among producers of extended spectrum beta-lactamases of uropathogens in children....
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6243
Aims: The objective of this current study was to determine the prevalence, intensity and associated risk factors of Geohelminthes infections or Soil transmitted helminthes (STHs) among pupils in Umuebu Community, Ukwuani Local Government area of Delta State. Study Design: A cross...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6879