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A Case of Age Related Macular Degeneration Responding to a Statin – Perspective for a New Treatment

Helmut Gohlke & Lutz L. Hansen · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

The newly started use of atorvastatin eliminated the need for further intravitreal injections of ranibizumab for 37 months in a case of wet form of age related macular degeneration(AMD). Repeated optical coherence tomographic examinations documented the absence of intra- or subre...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19135

Effect of Symptom Graduation on Oncologic Outcomes in Patients with Renal Cell Carcinoma and Hematuria

Eder N. Ilário, Eduardo P. Miranda, Marcos F. Dall’Oglio, Jose R. Jr. Colombo, Giuliano B. Guglielmeti, William C. Nahas & Miguel Srougi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: Symptoms associated with renal cell carcinoma characterize high-risk disease. Hematuria is the most common symptom and usually occurs as a result of urothelial invasion.  The objective of this study was to evaluate the prognostic value of progressive symptomatic disease in...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19243

Diode Laser – A Boon in the Treatment of Mucocele – A Case Report

Shakti Agarwal, Shailesh Kumar, Haider Iqbal, Kamini Kiran, Abhishek Sinha & Rameshwar Singh · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

A mucous cyst (mucous extravasation cyst, mucocele, ranula, mucous retention cyst) is a thin sac on the inner surface of the lips. They are painless swellings but can be bothersome. The cysts are thought to be caused because of trauma by sucking of the lip membranes between the t...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15245

The Role of Antigravity Treadmill in Haemophilic Children Aged 8 to 11 Years with Unilateral Knee Haemarthrosis without Radiological Involvement

Hatem Abd Al-Mohsen Emara · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Recurrent joint bleeding in children with hemophilia leads to joint damage with pain, loss of range of motion and function. Antigravity treadmill (AGT) allows unloading of the lower extremities during exercise in a pressurized treadmill chamber. Aim: To investigate th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19132

Isolated Medial Orbital Wall Fracture: A Rare Presentation

Raşit Kılıç, Abdi Bahadır Çetin & Gülay Çetin · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2015

Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the clinical course and treatment of a case that developed right orbital medial wall fracture following the rare etiological factor of nose blowing. Presentation of Case: A 20-year-old male patient presented with suddenly developing swel...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2015/19799

Phenothiazine Group Drug Induced Corneal and Lenticular Deposits in a Patient of Severe Depression – A Case Report

Ojha Sushil, Tandon Anupama, Saraswat Neeraj & Shukla Dipendra · Ophthalmology Research: An International Journal · 2015

  A 50-yr-old man, who had been taking medication for severe depression with psychosis, presented to eye OPD of UPRIMS & R with a chief complaint of visual disturbance of 8 months duration. He was continuously taking chlorpromazine unsupervised in double the dose and doubles...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/OR/2015/19765

Cartap Hydrochloride Poisoning Causing Respiratory Failure and Seizures

Mahesh Babu Sodalagunta, Sreenivasa Rao Sudulagunta, Hadi Khorram & Mona Sepehrar · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Cartap hydrochloride is a commonly used low toxicity insecticide. It is a thiocarbamate with the chemical formula C7H16ClN3O2S2 and a nereistoxin analogue. Major formulations available in India are cartap hydrochloride 4% GR (granules) and cartap hydrochloride 50% SP (soluble pow...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/19466

Prediction of Heterosis in Crop Plants – Status and Prospects

Passoupathy Rajendrakumar, Krishna Hariprasanna & Nadoor Seetharama · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Heterosis has been commercially exploited in many crops; however, its genetic and molecular basis is still not clear. The availability of advanced genomic tools has encouraged several research groups to dissect heterosis into genetic components. Prediction of heterosis using mole...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/19263

Managing Sclerotinia Blight in Peanut: Evaluation of a Weather-based Forecasting Model to Time Fungicide Applications in Texas

J. E. Woodward & S. A. Russell · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aim: To evaluate fungicide regimes were applications were made according a weather-based disease advisory compared to current application timings. Study Design: Randomized complete block with four replications. Place and Duration of Study: Studies were conducted during the 2008,...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/19395

Micro-Dosing of Inorganic Inputs on Maize Production on an Acid Soil in Kenya: An Agronomic and Economic Evaluation

P. O. Kisinyo, P. A. Opala, S. O. Gudu & C. O. Othieno · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: The study determined the effect of micro-dosing of lime, P and N fertilizers on maize grain yield and economic benefits. Study Design: The experiment was a 2 x 2 x 3 split-split plot laid out in randomized complete block design with N (0 and 37.5 kg N ha-1) in the main plot...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/17984

Genetic Variability and Association of Traits in Mid-altitude Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) Germplasm of Ethiopia

Mohammed Abate, Firew Mekbib, Amsalu Ayana & Mandefro Nigussie · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aim: The study was carried out to assess the genetic variability and association of traits with respect to seed yield and its components in (mid-altitude) sesame germplasm of Ethiopia. Study Design: A 9 x 9 Simple Lattice Design (SLD) with two replications was used. Place and Dur...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/18483

Distribution of Cassava Mosaic Geminiviruses and their Associated DNA Satellites in Kenya

F. M. Mwatuni, E. M. Ateka, L. S. Karanja, S. K Mwaura & I. J. Obare · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

A countrywide survey was conducted to determine the distribution, incidence, prevalence and severity of cassava mosaic disease (CMD) and the associated DNA satellites in Kenya. Disease transmission either by whitefly or infected cuttings was evaluated. PCR detection method was us...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/18473

Environment and Some Adopted Agronomic Practices- Grassroots’ Participation in Osun and Ondo States of Nigeria

Wasiu Agunbiade Lamidi & A. Solomon Adeyeye · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

The effects of adoption of improved sustainable agricultural practices in crops by grassroots’ farmers were studied in Osun and Ondo States of Nigeria, among 30 large-scale commercial farmers in each state. Different types of sustainable practices namely organic agriculture (ORM)...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/19226

Influence of Body Mass Index on Visual Reaction Time: A Cross-sectional Analytical Study

Choon Wei Ngo, Hui Ying Loh, Gee Anne Choo, Rammiya Vellasamy & Mogaratnam Anparasan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: To determine the relationship between Body Mass Index (BMI) and Visual Reaction Time (VRT) in medical students. Study Design:  Cross-sectional Analytical Study Place and Duration of Study: Melaka Manipal Medical College, Melaka, Malaysia, between October 2014 and November 2...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/19194

Use of Cheiloscopy as a Tool for Gender Dimorphism in a Rural Indian Population

Ahmad Naeem, Ali Mariyam, A. K. Verma & Kumar Pankaj · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: The uniqueness of human lip prints can be used for gender dimorphism. Cheiloscopy is an investigational technique under forensic science that deals with the study of uniqueness of lip prints. It has already been established that lip prints are unique to each individ...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18969