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Detection of Hepatitis E Virus RNA in Chicken Droppings and Pig Feces in Ogun and Lagos States, South Western, Nigeria

E. E. Ogbolu & R. K. Obi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background/Aim: Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a major cause of sporadic and epidemic cases of enteric non-A non-B hepatitis in humans. It estimated that 14 million symptomatic cases of HEV infection, with 300,000 deaths and 5,200 stillbirths occur annually worldwide, with developing...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/15467

HCV Extrahepatic Events: Cryoglobulinemic Syndrome – A Case Report in an Over-70-Year Old Patient

Alfonso Merante, Pietro Gareri, Alberto Castagna, Gaetano Russo, Norma Maria Marigliano, Alfonso Ciaccio & Giovanni Ruotolo · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Mixed Cryoglobulinemia (MC) is the most severe among the extrahepatic manifestations of hepatitis C virus. It is a circulating immune disease due to a virus-induced proliferative disorder of B lymphocytes, mainly involving low and medium-sized vessels. Diagnosis of cryoglobulinem...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21610

Consequence Analysis of Catastrophic Release of Diesel and Fuel Oil from their Storage Tanks Using SCIA Software

S. Mustapha & M. El-Harbawi · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

Catastrophic release of diesel and fuel oil from their storage tanks can lead disasters to human, property and the environment. Thus consequences analysis of the accident has significant importance to human communities living in the surrounding area and the authorities involved i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/22091

Combined Spinal-epidural Anesthesia for Hip Fracture Surgery in Two Geriatric Patients with Low Ejection Fractions

Özgür Özmen, Emine Uzlas Karaman, Duygu Kara, Muhammet Ahmet Karakaya, Zakir Arslan, Fatma Karakoc & Mesut Misirlioğlu · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To present the combined spinal-epidural anesthesia and postoperative analgesia in two geriatric patients, with low Ejection Fractions (EF) that underwent hip fracture surgery. Presentation of Case: Herein, 90 and 106-years-old geriatric patients respectively, with low eject...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22382

Evaluation of the Diagnostic Value of Serum Cytokeratin-8 as a Marker of Liver Injury in Chronic Hepatitis C Patients

Maaly M. Mabrouk, Medhat A. Ghazy & Mohamed A. Elrashidy · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is considered the most health problematic in Egypt. Its severity ranges from mild illness to serious complications as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Keratins emerge as markers of liver injury beside significant contributors to liver di...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22003

Fatal Superadded Nocardia Infection in a Case of Pulmonary Aspergillosis

R. K. Mahajan, Shweta Sharma, Shukla Das, Arun Wilson & R. S. Tonk · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Pulmonary nocardiosis is a severe opportunistic infection in which chronic lung disease along with long term steroid therapy is the most significant predisposing factor. Demonstration of Nocardia in even potentially contaminated sample like sputum, warrant strong warning signal o...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22356

Application of Solvent Extraction Process for Revivification of Used Lubricating Engine Oil

D. O. Araromi, M. O. Aremu & O. O. Gbolahan · Chemical Science International Journal · 2015

In this work two single (ethanol and 1-butanol) and one composite (1-butanol-ethanol) solvents were used for refining Used Lubricating Engine Oil (ULEO) at temperatures 35ºC, 45ºC and 50ºC. The solvents performances were investigated at Solvent Oil Ratio (SOR) 1:1 to 7:1 using pe...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ACSJ/2016/19989

Sequential Treatment with Lamivudine and Peg-interferon Therapy in Patients with E-positive Chronic Hepatitis B and High Viral Load

Shou-Wu Lee, Sheng-Shun Yang, Teng-Yu Lee, Hong-Zen Yeh & Chi-Sen Chang · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) who are positive for e antigen (HBeAg) and have a high viral load are considered to be poor therapeutic responders to pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN). The aim of this study was to assess the therapeutic response of sequenti...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21870

Hepatocellular Carcinoma Sub-types in North-Central Nigeria: A Histological Review of Liver Biopsies

R. A. Vhriterhire, J. A. Ngbea, B. A. Ojo, O. O. Jegede, A. N. Manasseh, M. D. Ayuba & B. M. Mandong · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the 6th most common cancer worldwide and a greater burden of this disease is born by the hepatitis B virus (HBV) endemic and resource deficient sub-Sahara Africa. This investigation was carried out to determine the pattern of hepato...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21772

The Effect of Parkia Leaf Extract on Cadmium-Induced Cerebral Leison in Wistar Rats

V. O. Makanjuola, O. D. Omotoso, O. B. Fadairo, B. J. Dare, O. P. Oluwayinka & S. A. Adelakun · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Cadmium is a relatively rare soft metal that occurs in the natural environment typically in association with zinc ores and to a lesser extent, with lead and copper ores. It is highly toxic to both human and animals because it is widely distributed in the environment and is used i...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/16017

Hemorrhagic and Non-hemorrhagic Pituitary Apoplexy: Imaging Cohort Analysis

Esther Dupépé, Joseph H. Miller, Daxa Patel, Don E. McCormick, Soni Srivastav, T. Brooks Vaughan III & Kristen O. Riley · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Patients suffering from pituitary apoplexy present with variable clinical symptoms and imaging findings. Imaging findings may differ between hemorrhagic and non-hemorrhagic apoplexy. Our study aimed to better define imaging findings in both hemorrhagic and non-hemor...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22132

Cardiac Angiosarcoma of the Right Atrium with Cardiac Tamponade

Hirotaka Sato, Kei Aizawa, Arata Muraoka, Hirohiko Akutsu & Yoshio Misawa · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: We report a case of cardiac sarcoma, which showed cardiac tamponade as the first clinical symptom and sign. Accumulation of such cases could lead to better treatment for patients with cardiac angiosarcoma. Presentation of Case: A 56-year-old man presented with loss of consc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22051

Intersection of Maternal Age and Parity with Pregnancy Outcomes in a Rural Health Centre in Nigeria: Implications for Training and Practice of Family Physicians

Bock-Oruma A. Andrew, Dienye O. Paul, Ndukwu U. Geraldine & Ajadi A. Michael · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: The impact of biological factors on pregnancy outcomes is equivocal. Objective: This study was aimed to examine the effect of maternal age and parity on obstetric and perinatal outcomes in Nigeria. Materials and Methods: This was a prospective, observational study of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/21649

Measurement of Patient Radiation Doses during Certain Diagnostic Radiography Procedures

Abdelmoneim Sulieman · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The aims of this study were to measure the radiation dose to patients in certain routine x-ray examinations and to estimate organs equivalent and effective doses. Study Design: This prospective study included 220 adult patients who underwent 9 radiographic X ray imaging pro...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22386

Retracted: Skin Expression of Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), Their Receptor (RAGE) and Glyoxalase-I (GLO-I) in Patients with Diabetic Neuropathy

Ahmed T. Alahmar, Ioannis N. Petropoulos, Maryam Ferdousi, Wendy Jones, Hassan Fadavi, Shazli Azmi, Uazman Alam, Omar Asghar, Aisha Meskiri, Ahmad Kheyami, Georgios Ponirakis, Andrew Marshall, Andrew J. M. Boulton, Mitra Tavakoli, Maria Jeziorska & Rayaz A. Malik · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Advanced Glycation End Products (AGEs), their receptor (RAGE) and their detoxifying enzyme Glyoxalase-I (GLO-I) have been implicated in the development of experimental diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN). However, few studies have assessed their role in the tissues of diabetic p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2016/22104