Background and Study Aims: Thrombocytopenia (TP) in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common finding either directly due to viral infection of platelets or indirectly due to immune alteration triggered by the virus, the consequences of HCV- induced cirrhosis and portal hyperte...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12875
Background: Tetanus toxoid immunization is given to pregnant women and women of child bearing age to prevent neonatal tetanus and maternal tetanus. The tetanus toxoid vaccine is given five times to women of child bearing age. If the vaccination is given with correct dose, through...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12189
Aims: To evaluate the efficacy and safety of intravitreal bevacizumab injections on macular edema secondary to retinal vein occlusion. Study Design: Retrospective case series. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Retina, Beyoglu Eye Training and Research Hospital, between J...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13100
Introduction: Minimal change disease is a histopathological lesion of the kidneys most commonly associated with nephrotic syndrome. Three pathophysiological mechanisms have been proposed to explain this syndrome: Nephrosarca (severe edema of the kidney), presence of acute tubular...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12832
The clinical features of idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) are characterized by cognitive impairments, gait disturbances, and/or urinary incontinence. These symptoms can also include seizures following a shunt placement but there is a lack of data regarding seizures...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/13694
Background and Purpose: Immobility during hospitalization can lead to deleterious consequences and substantial decline in functional capacity, and even a rise in mortality rate has been reported. Determining and understanding varying levels of mobility, barriers to mobility, and...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/10787
Ifeanyichukwu Martin Ositadinma, Amilo Grace Ifeoma, Ngwu Amauche Martina, Obi Godwin Okorie, Okeke Chizoba Okechukwu, Okonkwo Chike James & Ibe Nancy Chiatogu·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: One of the biggest challenges in blood donation particularly in Nigeria is the recruitment and retention of voluntary non-remunerated, low cost blood donors. Aims: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of repeated blood donations on iron stores and the prev...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/10442
Aims: This study examined the psychosocial characteristics of subjects who hoped to receive psychotherapy, but were not receiving psychiatric medication as part of a research study using quantitative methods to measure psychometric properties in Japan. Methods: Subjects were exam...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11178
Background: The study evaluates the prevalence and incidence of thyroid cancer in Libya, and describes demographic and clincopathological features. Patients and Methods: The study was conducted on 64 patients with thyroid carcinoma, admitted to the Misurata hospitals, Libya durin...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/12860
Background: Amblyopia is a common cause of visual impairment in children with uncorrected refractive errors, so screening and treatment should be carried out as early as possible to prevent permanent visual loss. Objective: To determine the prevalence of amblyopia among individua...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/9717
Mahmoud Abou-Gamel, Esra'a Al-Moghamsi, Ghaida Jabri, Abdulrhman Alsharif, Reham Al-Rehaili, Ahmad Al-Gabban, Yasser Alshabi, Rakan Abu-Gamel & Arwa Hodhiri·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2014
Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) is an important health problem which necessitates long term follow up and control. Aim: This study is designed to determine the level of glycemic control among diabetic patients in Al-Madina and to explore which type of DM shows better glycemic...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2015/11917
Aims: The study was carried out to determine the causes of degradation and sustainable practices for forest and its resources in Plateau state of Nigeria. Study Design: Descriptive survey research design. Place and Duration of Study: Kanke, Langtang, Quan Pan, Shendam, and Wase L...
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Research Article10.9734/JAERI/2015/12173
An 8-week experiment was conducted to assess the weight gain and the economic importance of broiler chickens fed with Water Leaf Meal Supplements (WLM). One hundred and fifty day-old Anak 2000 broiler chicks were randomly distributed to 5 treatments which contained 0, 3, 6, 9 and...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12542
This study was carried out during April -September 2013 in the North West Region of Cameroon on the socio-economic analysis and adoption of improved maize varieties (IMVs).One hundred and forty farmers were administered semi-structured questionnaires and the data were analysed us...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/9975
This study investigated the effect of household endowment on the use of fertilizer by rice farmers in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, Nigeria. Primary data were collected from 100 randomly selected rice farmers through the use of structured questionnaires. Logit regr...
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Research Article10.9734/AJAEES/2015/12272