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A Clinical Decision Support System to Identify and Stage Breast Cancer Tumor

G. Norhene, D. Alima, S. Dorra & A. Riadh · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aims: An improved Clinical Decision Support System is developed to classify the tumor and identify the different stages of the breast cancer. Methodology: In this paper, we analyze and compare the performance of a developed system that takes the breast density information into ac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/9882

Relationship of Mitral Annular Plane Systolic Excursion (MAPSE) to Left Ventricular Thrombus Formation

Aurora Bakalli, Ljubica Georgievska-Ismail, Bedri Zahiti, Dardan Koçinaj, Agreta Gecaj-Gashi & Ardiana Murtezani · Cardiology and Angiology: An International Journal · 2014

Background: Dilated cardiomyopathy is associated by radial and longitudinal contractile cardiac dysfunction. Left ventricular (LV) thrombus is a frequent finding in patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. The main purpose of our study was to evaluate the role of mitral annular plan...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/CA/2014/10716

Effect of Mexican Oregano (Lippia graveolens Kunth) on Streptozotocin Induced Diabetic Mice and its Role in Regulating Carbohydrate Metabolic Enzymes and Their inhibitory Effect on the Formation of Advanced Glycation end Products

Rosa Martha Perez Gutierrez · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

Aim of the Study: The aim was to evaluate the effect of extracts of the leaves of Lippia graveolens in streptozotocin-induced mildly diabetic (MD) and severely diabetic (SD) miceand on the formation of advanced glycation end products (AGEs). Study Design: Diabetes has emerged as...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/11159

GIS study on Chemical Properties of Salt Affected Soils of Coastal Kachchh, Gujarat, India

Jagruti P. Shah & Gobi A. Thivakaran · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

The aim of this study is to understand the soil profile of coastal and near coastal region of Kachchh and their surrounding vegetation giving the green coverage as well as useful for many purposes. In Gujarat and Kachchh, distribution of salt tolerant vegetation (halophytes) is c...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10086

Relationship between Strategic Management and Quality Assurance of Research and Development Processes in the Pharmaceutical Industries

Amir Najafi & Mahsa Allahyari Abhari · Annual Research & Review in Biology · 2014

One of the major goals of firms is maintaining and increasing market share, yet there are some barriers to achieving this important goal. It can improve those barriers using on time managing of opportunities and market needs, and the internal and environmental factors' analysis....

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ARRB/2014/10111

Anti-inflammatory and Analgesic Activities of Alpinia nigra Fruit Extract in Laboratory Animals

Biplab Kumar Das, Ummul Khayer Fatema, Md. Selim Hossain, Rokshana Rahman & Kaniz Fatema · European Journal of Medicinal Plants · 2014

Aim: This study was aimed to evaluate the possible anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties of the ethanol extract of fruit of Alpinia nigra (Zingiberaceae). Study Design:  Assessment of anti-inflammatory and analgesic activity. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Pharma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJMP/2014/8703

Age and Gender Differences in Authorship among University Hospital Physicians in Sweden, Norway and Italy (The HOUPE Study)

Lise Tevik Løvseth, Ismail Cüneyt Güzey, Ann Fridner, Daria Minucci & Olav Morten Linaker · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: For decades there has been a prominent gender gap in the number publications among physicians in academic medicine. Increased recruitment of women into medicine and a new generation work force that emphasize work-life balance can contribute to narrow this gap. Aims: T...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10799

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Very Low Birth Weight in Infants Born at the Maternity and Children Hospitals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia during 2012-2013

Amena Yahya Munshi, Omar Balbaid & Naseem Akhtar Qureshi · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: The prevalence of low birth weight in infants which is associated with a large number of risk factors is increasing worldwide and is a major cause of infant morbidity and mortality. Objective: This study aims to describe demographic, clinical and anthropometric profil...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11151

Delivery Safety of Women from Tribal and Non-tribal Areas, in the State of Maharashtra, India

Prakash Prakabhakarrao Doke & Shailesh Rajaram Deshpande · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Aims: The study was conducted to obtain information about place and mode of child delivery and compare unsafe deliveries between tribal and non-tribal areas. Study Design: This was a retrospective study with the follow up of registered pregnant women in the Primary Health Centers...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/9795

Modified Leishman Stain: The Mystery Unfolds

K. A. Fasakin, G. R. A. Okogun, C. T. Omisakin, A. A. Adeyemi & A. J. Esan · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2014

Background: Current Leishman staining technique for staining thin blood films for differential leukocyte count is too time consuming to meet emergency needs in hospitalized patients with infectious and other deadly diseases. This study aimed at discovering optimal phenol: Leishma...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/10855

Management of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Infection of Endogenous Origin in an Electrical Burns Patient - A Case Report

A. R. Susethira, A. Uma, N. Prabhu, T. Jeyaseelan Senthinath & D. Kartheesan · Microbiology Research Journal International · 2014

Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) poses a major problem and plays a vital role in nosocomial infections. Management of MRSA infection becomes cumbersome in healthcare settings due to its extension of resistance towards much class of antibiotics and it is purely b...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BMRJ/2014/10044

Amino Acid Profile of Heat-processed Canarium schweinfurthii Pulp

Ernest A. Anyalogbu, Eugene N. Onyeike & Michael O. Monanu · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Amino acid composition of a plant food is an indicator of its protein quality. This could be altered by the processing method. Processed fruit of Canarium schweinfurthii, a Bursereceae, is common traditional snacking item in Nigeria. The pulp of raw and macerated samples of C. sc...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10266

The Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices towards Exercise among Women Attending Antenatal Care at the University Teaching Hospital in Lusaka, Zambia

Loveness A. Nkhata`, Esther Munalula-Nkandu & Hastings Shula · Journal of Scientific Research and Reports · 2014

Introduction: There is persuasive evidence on the benefits of exercise during pregnancy such as; reduced time spent in labour, prevention of caesarean sections, quick recovery after childbirth and getting back to the pre-pregnancy figure. The aim of the study was to obtain inform...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/JSRR/2014/10693

Gibberellic Acid (GA3), an Influential Growth Regulator for Physiological Disorder Control and Protracting the Harvesting Season of Sweet Orange

Rizwan Ullah, Muhammad Sajid, Ghulam Nabi, Husain Ahmad, Abdur Rab, Faheem Ahmed Khan, Muhammad Shahab, Hizar Subthain, Shah Fahad & Aziz Khan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2014

Citrus particularly sweet orange occupies an exalted position in fruit industry. Quality sweet orange production is affected by various factors including fruit physiological disorders and harvesting season which contribute towards consumer preference. This study was designed to f...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2014/10839