Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma is the 7th common cancer worldwide. Its diagnosis depends mainly on abdominal ultrasound and serum alpha-fetoprotein. The alpha2 delta1 (α2δ1) subunit is excessively presented in Tumor Initiating Cells (TICs) of HCC, and is mandatory in calciu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131547
Edem Kojo Dzantor, Abigail Serwaa, Abidatu Mahama, Valentine Ayangba, Yaa Nyarko Agyeman, Margaret Wekem Kukeba, Huzematu Abdul-Karim, Doreen Remember Donkor & Martin Nyaaba Adokiya·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Background: Despite contraceptive awareness and availability to the general population, including higher education institutions, unplanned pregnancies continue to increase. Aim: The study assessed contraceptive usage among female health students in the North-East Region, Ghana. M...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131544
Background: Scleroderma is an autoimmune, multi-organ disease; its clinical hallmark is cutaneous and systemic fibrosis. Up to date, there is no definite cure. Aim of the Study: The aim of this study was to investigate the potential effects of sodium butyrate (NaB), and mycopheno...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131545
Background: Apoptosis is increased in Systemic Lupus Erytheromatosis (SLE) patients with defective clearance of apoptotic cells, which lead to a pathological accumulation of abnormal cell debris and provide an autoimmune reaction. The aim of this work was to evaluate apoptosis an...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131546
Substantial proportion of women stop exercising after they discover they are pregnant, and only few begin participating in exercise activities during pregnancy. The adoption or continuation of a sedentary lifestyle during pregnancy may contribute to the development of certain dis...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131543
Chiadikobi Lawrence Ozoemena, Ifeanyi Anthony Egwuatu, Vivian Onyinye Ojiakor, Christian Chiemeka Ozor, Ignatius Ikemefuna Ozor & Anthony Okechukwu Akpa·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a common cause of chronic inflammatory joint disease. Plant extracts contain several bioactive factors which can re-establish the homeostasis of joints and joint cartilages. Objectives: This study aim to evaluate the synergism of ethanolic...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131542
Background: Diabetes and Impaired Glucose Tolerance are amajor complication of iron overload in patients with beta thalassemia major. Aim: To study the serum level of Insulin hormone and beta cell function in β- Thalassemia major patients. Methods: This study was carried out on 5...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131541
Aims: To compare the outcome after flexible ureteroscopic (FURS) laser lithotripsy and extracorporeal shock wave lithotripsy (ESWL) for management of patients with upper ureteral calculi up to 2 cm. Study Design: A prospective randomized comparative study. Place and Duration of S...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131539
Aims: This study aims to determine the socio-demographic and clinical characteristics of the patients presenting with globus pharyngeus in an outpatient clinic of a tertiary care center in Nepal Study Design: Descriptive cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131540
Objective: To report an interesting case of Nemaline Myopathy type 3 with alpha-actin1 (ACTA1) mutation. Background: Nemaline myopathy (NM) is a rare congenital neuromuscular disorder that presents with facial weakness, bulbar symptoms, generalized muscle weakness, delayed motor...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131538
Graziele Parize, Mariella Vieira Pereira Leão, Ingrid Rodrigues Rosa de Souza, Nathaly Resende Santos, Luciana Galhardo, Yeon Jung Kim, Leonardo Diniz Resende, Carolina Nunes França, Danielle Borges Germano, Matheus Willian Caetano, Paulo Henrique Braz-Silva & Debora Pallos·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Introduction: Mucositis has been a complication of great importance in antineoplastic treatments of head and neck tumors because when not treated properly it can lead to the interruption of radiotherapy or chemotherapy. Knowing that mucositis is a common inflammatory condition in...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131536
I. Hernández Pacheco, J. C. Ruvalcaba Ledezma, M. Rivera Gómez, J. Reynoso Vázquez, L. López Pontigo, L. O. Aguirre Rembao, Sánchez Martínez Diana Verónica & A. Moya Escalera·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2022
Cervical cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of death in women worldwide. The highest incidence rates are found in developing countries; in Mexico, it represents one of the main causes of death in women, which is why it is a real public...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131537
Mediterranean spotted fever (MSF) is a rickettsial disease of the spotted group caused by rickettsia conorii. This zoonosis is known to have a benign course but can be complicated in severe forms by neurological damage, which sometimes makes it so serious. We report an observatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131535
Aim: To assess the prevalence and pattern of total protein, albumin and micronutrient status among school-age children. Study Design: This study was a cross-sectional descriptive design. Methodology: The study was carried out among four hundred pupils aged 6 to 12 years. A semi-s...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131532
AIM: Aim of the study is to determine the effect of oral sodium bicarbonate in maintaining acid base balance and quality of life in chronic kidney disease and long-term acidosis patients. Study Design: A prospective observational study. Study Population: Approximately 174 people...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2022/v34i2131533