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Impact of Heavy Metals in Food Products from Crude Oil Polluted Area of Nigeria in Testicular Functions of Wistar Rats

Azubuike P. Ebokaiwe & Ebenezer O. Farombi · Journal of Applied Life Sciences International · 2016

Aims: The present study aim at investigating the effect of crude oil contaminated food products on the reproductive function of male rats. Study Design: Randomized controlled experiment. Place and Duration of Study: Molecular Drug Metabolism and Toxicology Unit, Department of Bio...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JALSI/2016/25646

Performance of New Biomarkers of Nephropathy in Patients with Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

M. P. Natividade Manuelle, P. Domingueti Caroline, Fernandes Ana Paula, B. Fóscolo Rodrigo, S. Reis Janice, M. S. Dusse Luci, S. F. Oliveira Camila, A. Haddad João Paulo, C. Godoi Lara, B. Gomes Karina & P. B. Magalhães Henrique · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Introduction: It is known that laboratorial tests (urinary albumin excretion and glomerular filtration rate), routinely used for nephropathy diagnosis in type 1 diabetes (T1DM), have limitations that justify the evaluation of new renal biomarkers. This study assessed the performa...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23476

Therapy Taping Method: Therapeutic Approach in Two Children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Cristina Iwabe-Marchese & Nelson Morini Jr · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Objective: To assess the effect of elastic bandage through the Therapy Taping Method on the execution of motor functions of children with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Methods: Two children with confirmed clinical diagnosis of DMD that visited the physiotherapy clinic at Met...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24176

Frontocutaneous Fistula Secondary to Frontal Sinusitis

Peter Appiah-Thompson, Eric Kofi Ngyedu, Anna Konney & Benedicta Appiah-Thompson · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Frontocutaneous fistula is a rare complication of frontal sinusitis. This mostly occurs as a result of osteomyelitis of the frontal bone on account of sinusitis. These are managed by endoscopic closure or by external approach depending on the cause and extent of sinusitis. We rep...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25084

Aminoff Suffering Syndrome: A Challenge for Medical and Nursing Staff during End-of-Life Care: Open Letter and Proposals

Bechor Zvi Aminoff · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The diagnosis of Aminoff Suffering Syndrome in advanced dementia determined by measuring the suffering level of patients according to the Mini Suffering State Examination (MSSE) scale —facilitates acceleration and intensity of care by the nursing staff in order to prevent and rel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25371

BK Virus Prevalence in the Plasma of Chronic Kidney Disease Patients Awaiting Renal Transplantation

Mediha Boran, Ertay Boran, Ebru Gök Oğuz & Mertay Boran · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: BK virus (BKV) infection in renal transplant recipients is an important problem. Although pre-transplant hemodialysis (HD) patients undergo routine screening for cytomegalovirus, herpes virus and other viruses, and post-transplantation receive antifungal, antibacterial and...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/25345

Immunological Profiles of Mice Protected from Chlamydia-induced Infertility by Anti-caspase Treatment

C. E. Ukwade, O. A. T. Ebuehi, J. U Igietseme, S. Ouburg, J. A. Land, Y. Omosun, K. Joseph, J. Partin, Q. He, F. O. Eko, D. Ellerson, C. Bandea, S. A. Morre, G. Zhong & C. M. Black · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

The study is to investigate the effect of anti-caspase treatment on anti-chlamydia immune response in mice. Both the humoral and aspects of cell-mediated immune response against Chlamydia trachomatis were studied. Antibody response was measured using the ELISA technique to identi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23921

Effects of Goat Production on the Livelihood of Women in Igabi, Chikun and Kajuru Local Government Areas, Kaduna State, Nigeria

O. Adeleye, J. K. Alli-Balogun, O. G. Afiemo & S. Bako · Asian Journal of Agricultural Extension, Economics & Sociology · 2016

This study examined the effects of goat production on the livelihood of women based on data from 150 farmers selected purposively and equally from Igabi, Chikun and Kajuru Local Governments Areas of Kaduna State, Nigeria. The objective of the study was to assess the socio-economi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJAEES/2016/22194

Bacillus thuringiensis Strains Isolated from Agricultural Soils in Mali Tested for Their Potentiality on Plant Growth Promoting Traits

Adounigna Kassogué, Amadou Hamadoun Dicko, Diakaridia Traoré, Rokiatou Fané, Fernando Hercos Valicente & Amadou Hamadoun Babana · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2016

Aims: To screen of the multiple plant growth promoting activities of some Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated from Malian Agricultural soils and evaluate their ability to improve maize seed germination and seedling vigor in vitro. Study Design: Strains of Bacillus thuringiens...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2016/24785

Classical Identification, 16S rDNA Sequencing, and Molecular Characterization of Bacillus species from Convenience Foods

C. E. Aruwa & S. T. Ogunlade · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

Identification of microorganisms is central to the study of microbiology at all levels of research. The methods employed are also important. It is however very pertinent that scientists the world over continuously improve on the method of microbial identification for greater effi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/24803

Development of Ant Colony Optimization Software as a Solid Waste Management System

Oghenefejiri Bovwe, Ify L. Nwaogazie & J. C. Agunwamba · Current Journal of Applied Science and Technology · 2016

In this paper a Decision Support System named W8st colSoft is developed by employing dynamic programming and swarm intelligence model encoded in Visual Basic Studio 10.0. Solved solutions from literatures were used to validate the developed decision support system. The results ob...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJAST/2016/25080

Pattern of Seismicity Associated with the African Lithospheric Plate

O. S. Hammed, M. O. Awoyemi, W. N. Igboama, G. O. Badmus & U. C. Essien · Physical Science International Journal · 2016

Knowledge of earthquake distribution pattern is very essential in exploration, understanding and forecasting of earthquake occurrence on the African plate. This paper focused on application of earthquake distribution pattern technique to investigate the regions of African plate t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/PSIJ/2016/20049

Effect of Drug-Drug Interactions by Association Rule Discovery among the Elderly

Chien-Chih Wang & Jui-Chih Chien · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Objective: With the decline of the bodily function, the elderly increased polypharmacy frequency. The results lead to the danger for duplicate drug and drug interactions (DDIs). This study aims to analyze the effect of DDIs of the elderly in Taiwan. Methods: The association rules...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/25319

Monosodium Glutamate Induced Hepatotoxicity and the Possible Mitigating Effect of Vitamin C and Propolis

Abd El-Aziz A. Diab & Reham Z. Hamza · Journal of Advances in Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences · 2016

Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) has been recognized as a relish additive that adversely affects liver function's parameters. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of MSG on the liver enzyme markers, lipid profile and antioxidant system and also speculated the ameliorating ef...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JAMPS/2016/24196