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Impacts of Urban Wastewater on Water Quality of the Lake at Rach Gia Bay in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam

Trinh Thi Long, Dang Minh Chuong, Pham The Vinh & Duong Cong Chinh · Journal of Geography, Environment and Earth Science International · 2016

Aims: The Mekong Delta of Vietnam is facing impacts from climate change and sea level rise. Two extreme weather conditions – drought and flood – have occurred much more often recently. Faced with the challenges of drought, the government of Vietnam has an idea of constructing a s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JGEESI/2016/23521

The Role of Monocarboxylate Transporters and Their Chaperone CD147 in Lactate Efflux Inhibition and the Anticancer Effects of Terminalia chebula in Neuroblastoma Cell Line N2-A

S. S. Messeha, N. O. Zarmouh, E. Taka, S. G. Gendy, G. R. Shokry, M. G. Kolta & K. F. A. Soliman · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: In the presence of oxygen, most of the synthesized pyruvate during glycolysis in the cancer cell of solid tumors is released away from the mitochondria to form lactate (Warburg Effect). To maintain cell homeostasis, lactate is transported across the cell membrane by monocar...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/23992

Achillea santolina: Growth Dependent Variation in Essential Oil Composition and Some in–vitro Bioactivity Studies

Hala I. Al-Jaber, Hana M. Hammad, Mahmoud A. Al-Qudah, Ismail F. Abaza, Jehan Y. Al-Humaidi, Dima F. Khater, Ayman M. Saleh, Mohammad Barham, Musa H. Abu-Zarga & Fatma U. Afifi · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Achillea santolina is used in Jordanian herbal traditional medicine for the treatment of diabetes, intestinal disorders, inflammations and for wound healing.  Aims: The present study aimed at investigating the variation of the hydro-distilled oil composition extracted from fresh...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/23870

Analgesic and Anti-inflammatory Activities of Ethanolic Leaf Extract of Phyllanthus acidus L. on Swiss Albino Mice

Md. Saddam Hossain, Seuly Akter, Yesmin Begum & Israt Jahan Bulbul · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2016

Aims: The aim of the present study was to investigate the analgesic and anti-inflammatory potential of the ethanolic extract of Phyllanthus acidus (Family: Phyllanthaceae) leaves on swiss albino mice. Study Design: The extract was divided into two concentrations (100 mg/kg and 20...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2016/24361

The Incidence of Anemia in Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis

Aida Eshmurzaeva, Marif Karimov, Iskandar Mavlyanov, Marina Sibirkina, Nigora Tukhtaeva & Bekhzod Abdullaev · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune, systemic disease that affects the joints. In RA, the body’s immune system destroy body’s tissue for a foreign invader. This leads immune system to attack the protective cushion of tissue and fluid between the joints. The res...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23443

Factors Associated with the Time form Myocardial Infarction Onset to Hospital Arrival in Southeastern Iran

Lida Soltani, Ali Ravari & Sakine Sabzevari · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Myocardial infarction (MI), is a fatal cardiovascular condition which results in various outcomes, considering time of treatment form symptoms onset. Despite of high importance of first hour after MI onset, a considerable proportion of patients arrive at hospital with...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23404

Lycopene Embedded into Cocoa Butter Micelles of Dark Chocolate Causes Dose-dependent Decrease in Serum Lipids of Hypercholesterolemic Volunteers

Ivan M. Petyaev, Pavel Y. Dovgalevsky, Natalia E. Chalyk, Victor A . Klochkov & Nigel H. Kyle · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: To investigate if different amounts of lycopene embedded into cocoa butter micelles of dark chocolate affect serum lipid profile of hypercholesterolemia patients. Study Design: 32 clinically healthy volunteers with borderline hyperlipidemia were enrolled in a 4 week dietary...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23623

Knowledge and Behaviour of Physicians and Surgeons Regarding Shisha Smoking

Ashok Kumar, Mahvesh Mahmud, Nida Hussain, Zafar Abdul Nabi, Barun Shah & Nadeem Rizvi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence, knowledge, attitude and practices of shisha (waterpipe) smoking among physicians and surgeons in five main cities of Pakistan. Shisha smoking is becoming more popular in Pakistan, and as medical doctors (both physi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24258

Outcomes of Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy in Patients 65 Years and Older

Cem Tugmen, Ismail Sert, Eyup Kebabci, Bulent Calik, Sait Murat Dogan, Cem Karaali, Mustafa Olmez, Cengiz Aydın & Cezmi Karaca · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: Laparoscopic surgery is considered to be the gold standard in gall bladder surgery and to take advantage of its benefits, the number of laparoscopic procedures carried out on elderly patients is increasing daily. The aim of this study was to determine the mortality and morbi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23958

Reasons Preventing or Delaying Dental Visits in Taibah University Students

Norah S. Alkhalifa & Dalia H. Zahran · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

In order to maintain good oral health and prevent dental problems, regular dental visits are highly recommended. Previous studies have reported reasons preventing or delaying dental visits such as fear of dentist, cost and lack of time. The aims of the study were to asses and ide...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23519

Experiences of Parents of Children with Burn Injuries in a Tanzanian Referral Hospital: A Qualitative Consideration

E. S. Kashega, M. A. Vastani, S. Bayongo & P. M. Petrucka · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: Burns injuries are the most common causes of physical and psychological trauma in both children and parents globally. It is characterized by prolonged hospitalization, as well as reduced productivity of parents due to family conflicts and economic implications. This study a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23614

Congenital Anomalies of the Alimentary Tract in Children: Experience in a Tertiary Health Facility in Enugu, Nigeria

Christopher Bismarck Eke, Uchechukwu Obiora Ezomike, Bartholomew Friday Chukwu & Nnamdi Benson Onyire · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Background: Congenital anomalies including those of the alimentary tract are among the leading causes of childhood morbidity and mortality. A variety of these anomalies could affect the alimentary tract with various medical as well as economic costs. The aim of the current study...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23306

The Clinical, Diagnostic, and Therapeutic Characteristics of 22 Male Patients with Breast Cancer

Serdar Gökay Terzioğlu, Murat Ozgur Kilic & Gül Dağlar · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the clinicopathological, diagnostic, and therapeutic features of male breast cancer. Study Design: This is a retrospective clinical study. Methodology: Twenty-two male patients who underwent surgery for breast cancer in a tertiary referen...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24607

Common Musculoskeletal Injuries in Athletes and Its Relation with Body Mass Index (BMI) in Jeddah Society

D. Nagadi, B. Z. Shakhreet, S. Jastaniah, K. Khashoggi & A. Elkhedr · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2016

Aims: To study the types of sports injuries in different age groups and its prevalence in the Saudi society, especially in the city of Jeddah, thus comparing them with the BMI of the different age groups. Study Design:  A prospective study with a special questionnaire to collect...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/24500

Determinants of Liquidity of Rural and Community Banks in Ghana

Eric Kofi Boadi, Yao Li & Victor Curtis Lartey · Journal of Economics, Management and Trade · 2016

This study analyses the determinants of Rural and Community Banks (RCBs) liquidity performance in Ghana using the CAMEL regulatory measures and macroeconomic variables with RCBs’ market jurisdiction as a moderating variable. 114 rural and community bank-specific panel data from 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJEMT/2016/24121