The use of medicinal plant to prevent and or cure liver problems is a practice not peculiar to developing countries. This research work evaluated oral LD50 and hepatoprotective properties of aqueous stem bark extract of Khaya senegalensis (ASBEKS) in rats. The rats were grouped i...
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Research Article10.9734/BJAST/2015/16545
Aims: To describe a case of Cutaneous Larvae Migrans (CLM) with associated fungal and bacterial superinfection seen in the Tuberculosis and Infectious Disease Unit of University of Uyo Teaching Hospital. Presentation of Case: A 31-year old male reported to the Tuberculosis and In...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/17954
Introduction: A quarter of all TB cases in Ghana were HIV-positive at the end of 2012. The integration of TB and HIV services is anticipated to improve patient access to comprehensive care. Key health system components for successful integration are leadership and governance, hea...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2015/17293
This paper presents some derivative formulas of I-function of two variables involving general class of polynomials. The special cases of our derivatives yield interesting results.
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/17700
Limit is a basic concept of calculus. However, according to the updated definition, the limit of periodic function at infinity is not in existence. This conclusion of description does not suit with the periodic phenomenon. For example, the temperature on earth is changed periodic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMCS/2015/18768
Objective: To compare two intra-arterial catheter-directed thrombolysis (CDT) techniques (bolus vs infusion) with respect to clinical outcomes and resource utilization in the management of peripheral arterial thrombosis. Methods: In a retrospective single-center study, 20 consecu...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18490
We describe a case of malaria vivax in a 31 year old Afghan male complicated by spontaneous splenic rupture one month after returning from Pakistan. The ruptured and enlarged spleen displaying multiple subcapsular hemorrhages was surgically resected. Malaria was diagnosed by peri...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17170
Introduction: Pre surgical nasoalveolar molding (PNAM) is a viable option in reducing the severity of the cleft resulting in easier surgical repair and the lip and the nose heal under minimal tension and this leads to less scar formation. Presentation of Case: A case report with...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18523
Aging is associated with a decline in maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) that may be attenuated by chronic endurance exercise. This case study chronicles the changes in marathon times in a 91 year old man who completed 627 marathons and 117 ultramarathons over 42 years. He began r...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17946
Aims: To highlight the observed features including socio-demographic, economic and biochemical characteristics seen among uncontrolled diabetic adults that should be areas of concern or focus by healthcare providers during the management of diabetes in the country. Also to perfor...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18530
Introduction: Implant-supported extra-oral prostheses often require a retentive matrix to hold gold alloy clips and magnets, which act as retentive means. Silicone elastomers have a different structure to acrylic resins. Hence, primers are used to increase the bonding between sil...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/17897
Aims: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) due to mechanical ventilation is an important issue that increases mortality and cost of treatment. In this study, we aimed to compare the effectiveness of three scoring models for estimation of mortality and morbidity in patients with...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/18180
3D structural analysis was carried out to evaluate the subsurface structures and hydrocarbon trapping potential of Otu Field, Niger Delta using 3D seismic and well log data. Lithologies and hydrocarbons were initially delineated with the aid of gamma ray, deep resistivity, neutro...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/16512
The present paper scrutinizes the principle of quantum determinism, which maintains that the complete information about the initial quantum state of a physical system should determine the system’s quantum state at any other time. As it shown in the paper, assuming the strong expo...
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Research Article10.9734/PSIJ/2015/18414
Introduction: Insomnia is frequently found in older people, and may be symptomatic of underlying comorbid conditions. The use of drug therapy for the symptomatic relief of insomnia is widespread, with the most common class of agents used for this indication being benzodiazepines....
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Research Article10.9734/INDJ/2015/17216