Chemotherapeutic drugs have proven efficacy in the treatment of most of the cancers. Chemotherapy induced side effects are commonly seen in clinical oncology. Development of new chemotherapeutic drugs and various new protocols results in increase of many dermatological complicati...
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Research Article10.9734/JCTI/2016/22651
Background: Effects of drug-eluting stents (DESs) on clinical outcomes as well as stent thrombosis are still under debate. Methods: Our meta-analysis included 26 randomized trials comparing DESs with bare metal stents (BMSs). The endpoints analyzed were all-cause mortality, cardi...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24622
A case of cystic hygroma was found in an adult male patient of 43 -year- age in the left axilla, which was non-tender cystic mass (57 x 40 x 49 mm) filled with haemorrhagic blood. It was successfully removed surgically without any complications. Being very rare presentation in th...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24429
Benzalkonium chloride is a skin antiseptic agent. It should be diluted before usage for cleaning of mucosal membranes; otherwise it may result in severe damage on mucosa. Herein we will report a 2 months old baby who took 10% Benzalkonium chloride orally by an accident and conseq...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24389
Aim: To identify the barriers which prevent the uptake for the second eye cataract surgery (SECS), amongst the rural population. Study Design: A hospital based observational study. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Ophthalmology, Pravara institute of medical sciences, Lo...
Paraganglioma occur from the paraganglionic stems of the autonomic nervous system. They develop from the carotid body and are known as carotid body tumours. These are sporadic, rare vascular lesions showing genetic transfer. Although they are generally benign and have a slow cour...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23842
Statement of the Problem: Fracture strength is fundamental for the long-term success and clinical service of all-ceramic restorations. Core thickness is an important factor affecting fracture strength. Purpose: The main objective of this study was to assess and compare the fractu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23493
Aims: To study the types of all possible injuries in different age groups and its prevalence in the Saudi society, especially in the city of Jeddah and its causes. Study Design: A prospective study with a special questionnaire to collect data. Place and Duration of Study: Depart...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24971
Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) have a widespread distribution in human body and have antimicrobial activity against microorganisms with wide-range class of host-defense molecules. These are small cationic peptides that play an important role in the development of innate immunity...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24528
Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) was used to produce grease from spent engine oil. A study of the unworked penetration, viscosity, and dropping point of the grease were analyzed under different temperature ranges, from 30°C to 60°C. The grease produced was of Brown colour on physical obse...
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Research Article10.9734/ACSJ/2016/20624
Background: Personal protective equipment (PPE) plays a very important role in minimizing exposure to workplace hazards among automobile technicians. This study was carried out to determine the knowledge and use of PPE among auto technicians in Uyo, Nigeria. Materials and Methods...
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Research Article10.9734/BJESBS/2016/24546
Dayo Adeyanju, Akinola Ayoola Fatiregun, Olubowale Ekundare-Famiyesin, Pascal Mkanda, Rui Miguel Vaz, Elvis Isere, Elizabeth Adedire, Adefisoye Adewole, Oluwapelumi Fadahunsi, Michael Oguntoye, Kayode Ojo, Akinyode Akinfemi, Maureen Anyanwu & Patrick Nguku·International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health·2016
Aims: An outbreak of sudden deaths with clinical features suggestive of acute methanol poisoning was reported. An epidemiological investigation was conducted to verify the diagnosis and identify risk factors. Methodology: A joint team of officials of the Ondo State Ministry of He...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/24464
Objective: To determine the chemical compositions of essential oil from the aerial parts of Equisetum ramosissimum (E. ramosissimum). Methods: The essential oil from the aerial parts of E. ramosissimum was detected using gas chromatography -mass spectrometry (GC-MS). Results: Che...
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Research Article10.9734/EJMP/2016/24513
There is scanty information on the response of biochemical system to the co-administration of anti-malarial drugs and antibiotics. This was what informed the need to undertake the present study. The effects of co-administration of chloroquine (CQ) and cefuroxime (CE) on serum lip...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23362
Aims: To investigate the effect of oral administration of Buchholzia coriacea aqueous seed extract on blood glucose and other biochemical parameters in alloxan-induced diabetic rats and in normal rats. Study Design: Twenty adult male rats were used, rats were divided into four gr...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/24495