Contents

Review Article

Proteomic Biomarker Discovery: Review of the Science and Its Challenges with Clinical Samples

 

T. Hussain^1*, L. Scaife², V. Hodgkinson², J. P. Kneeshaw³, M. Lind^2,4, P. Drew² and L. Cawkwell²

¹University of Hull-Hull, York Medical School and Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals, NHS Trust, Castle Hill Hospital, Hull, UK.
²Postgraduate Medical Institute of the University of Hull, Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK.
³Breast Unit, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK.
⁴Queens Centre for Oncology and Haematology, Hull and East Yorkshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Hull, UK.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5268

 

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Same Heart and Different Sleep? A Brief Review of the Association between Sleep Apnea Syndrome and Heart Failure Based on Two Clinical Cases

 

Nicola Vitulano^1*, Francesco Perna¹, Graziano Riccioni², Maria Teresa Cardillo¹, Valentina Coluccia¹, Ada Francesca Giglio¹, Massimo Gustapane¹ and Fulvio Bellocci¹

¹Department of Cardiovascular Sciences, Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Largo A. Gemelli 1, 00168, Rome, Italy.
²Cardiology Unit, San Camillo De Lellis Hospital, via Isonzo, 71043, Manfredonia, Italy.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4688

 

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Thromboprophylaxis for Intensive Care Patients

 

Sian Robinson^1* and Palle Toft¹

¹Department of Anaesthesia & Intensive Care, Odense University Hospital, Odense, Denmark.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5553

 

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Review Article

Telomeres and Oxidative Stress

 

Nurul Fatihah Mohamad Nasir¹, Thirumulu Ponnuraj Kannan^1,2*, Siti Amrah Sulaiman³, Shaharum Shamsuddin⁴, Azlina Ahmad¹ and Stefan Stangaciu⁵

¹School of Dental Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
²Human Genome Centre, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
³Department of Pharmacology, School of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia,16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
⁴School of Health Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, 16150 Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia.
⁵Apitherapy Consulting and Trading International SRL, Sat Mereni, str. Principala nr. 106A, Comuna Contesti, Dambovita district, Postal code 137133, Romania.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5548

 

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Original Research Article

CYP17, CYP19, and NQO1 Genetic Polymorphisms and Breast Cancer Susceptibility in Young Women in Brazil

 

Sabrina S Santos¹, Guillermo Patricio Ortega Jácome¹, Rosalina Koifman¹ and Sergio Koifman^1*

¹National School of Public Health (ENSP), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Av. Leopoldo Bulhões, 1480, CEP 21041-210 - Rio de Janeiro, RJ. Brazil.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4254

 

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Original Research Article

Circulating Dendritic Cells with their Dual Function are the Link Connecting Lymphatic Tissue and Brain

 

A. V. Kuznetsov^1,2*

¹Department of Human Anatomy of Novosibirsk State Medical University, Russia.
²Scientific Research Institute of Clinical and Experimental Lymphology, Siberian Branch of Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Novosibirsk, Russia.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4144

 

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Original Research Article

Malignant Mesothelioma vs. Reactive Mesothelial Proliferations: Immunohistochemical Profile

 

L. Moretti¹, A. García¹, S. Nieto¹, B. Elsner¹, A. Avagnina¹ and V. Denninghoff^1,2*

¹Department of Pathology, Center for Medical Education and Clinical Research "Norberto Quirno" (CEMIC), Buenos Aires, Argentina.
²Member of the Research Career at the National Scientific and Technical Research Council (CONICET), Argentina.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3180

 

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Original Research Article

Etiologic Evaluation of 1012 Patients Admitted with Thrombocytopenia

 

Mehmet Ali Erkurt^1*, Ilhami Berber¹, Ilknur Nizam¹, Emin Kaya¹, Mustafa Koroglu¹, Irfan Kuku¹ and Omer Kalaylı¹

¹Inonu University School of Medicine, Department of Hematology, Malatya, Turkey.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4606

 

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Original Research Article

Effect of Progressive Resistance Exercise Training on Hepatic Fat in Asian Indians with Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease

 

Kirti Damor¹, Kanchan Mittal², Ashu Seith Bhalla³, Rita Sood¹, Ravindra M. Pandey⁴, Randeep Guleria⁵, Kalpana Luthra⁶ and Naval K. Vikram^1*

¹Departments of Medicine, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
²Orthopedics, Physiotherapy Unit, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
³Radiodiagnosis, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
⁴Biostatistics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
⁵Pulmonary Medicine and Sleep Disorders, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.
⁶Biochemistry, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi-110029, India.

 

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Original Research Article

Sociodemographic and Clinical Associations between Nicotine Dependence and Mental Illness

 

Renata Marques de Oliveira¹, Antonio Carlos Siqueira Júnior², Jair Lício Ferreira Santos³ and Antonia Regina Ferreira Furegato^1*

¹Ribeirao Preto College of Nursing, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
²Marília Faculty of Medicine (Famema), Marília, Sao Paulo, Brazil.
³Ribeirao Preto Medical School, University of Sao Paulo, Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4894

 

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Original Research Article

Efficacy of Long-term Effect and Repeat Intraarticular Botulinum toxin in Patients with Painful Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Retrospective Study

 

Jasvinder A. Singh^1,2,3*

¹Medicine Service and Center for Surgical Medical Acute Care Research and Transitions (C-SMART), Birmingham VA Medical Center, Birmingham, AL, USA.
²Department of Medicine, University of Alabama, and Division of Epidemiology, School of Public Health, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, USA.
³Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic School of Medicine, Rochester, MN, USA.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4897

 

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Original Research Article

Genetic Polymorphisms HLA Class II in SIRS and Sepsis in Children

 

E. Eglite¹, E. Hagina^1*, J. Pavare², I. Grope², L. Eihvalde², A. Sochnevs¹ and D. Gardovska²

¹Laboratory of Clinical Immunology and Immunogenetics, RÄ«ga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.
²Department of Pediatrics, RÄ«ga Stradiņš University, Riga, Latvia.

 

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Original Research Article

Elevated Plasma Level of Homocysteine is an Independent Risk Factor for Peripheral Neuropathy

 

Jin Jun Luo^1,2*, Kartik Sivaraaman^1,3, Amer Nouh^1,4 and Nae J. Dun²

¹Departments of Neurology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
²Departments of Pharmacology, Temple University School of Medicine, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
³Department of Neurology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, USA.
⁴Department of Neurology and Pain Management, VAMC, Oklahoma City, OK, USA.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5206

 

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Original Research Article

Low Vitamin D Status of Northern Italian Children in Pediatric Primary Care Setting: What to Do?

 

Stefano Mazzoleni^1*, Chiara Boscardin² and Daniela Toderini³

¹Pediatra di Libera Scelta, Polistudio Pediatrico, Piove di Sacco, Padova, Italy.
²Specializzanda, Clinica Pediatrica, Padova, Italy.
³Endocrinologa, Medico di Medicina Generale, Padova, Italy.

 

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Original Research Article

The Efficacy of Intravenous versus Subcutaneous Recombinant Erythropoietin in Obese African-African Patients in a Southeast U.S. Dialysis Cohort

 

Éva Csongrádi^1,2, Michael Shoemaker-Moyle¹, Lajos Zsom¹, Catherine Wells¹, Zsolt Lengvárszky³, Mihály Tapolyai⁴ and Tibor Fülöp^1*

¹Department of Medicine, University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS, USA.

²Department of Medicine, Medical and Health Science Centre University of Debrecen, Hungary.
³Department of Mathematics, Louisiana State University Shreveport, Shreveport, LA, USA.
⁴Fresenius Medical Care, Semmelweis University, Budapest, Hungary.

 

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Original Research Article

Antigen Specific IgG4 in Patients with Gastrointestinal Complaints

 

Viktorija Priedite^1,2*, Jevgenij Nikiforenko¹, Natalja Kurjane² and Juta Kroica²

¹Laboratory Management and Consultancy, Riga, Latvia.
²Department of Biology and Microbiology, Riga Stradins University, Riga, Latvia.

 

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Original Research Article

Schizophrenia and Its Association with Biological and Environmental Factors: A Community Based Study

 

Abdulbari Bener^1,2* and Elnour E. Dafeeah³

¹Department of Medical Statistics & Epidemiology, Hamad General Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Dept. of Public Health, Weill Cornell Medical College, Doha, Qatar.
²Department Evidence for Population Health Unit, School of Epidemiology and Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, UK.
³Department of Psychiatry, Rumeilah Hospital, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3651

 

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Original Research Article

Ascitic Antigen CA125: Study of Dissociaton Forms and its Final - Stem Structure

 

Petr G. Prokopenko^1*, Olga Petrenko², Valentina Shelepova², Vadim V. Negrebetsky¹, Innokenty M. Mokhosoev² and Аlexander А. Terentiev¹

¹Department of Biological Chemistry, N.I. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, Ostrovityanova St.1, Moscow 117997, Russian Federation.
²N.N Blokhin Russian Cancer Research Center, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, Kashirskoe Shosse 24, Moscow 115478, Russian Federation.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4441

 

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Original Research Article

Assisted Reproduction and Cross-Border Maternal Surrogacy Regulations in Selected Nations

 

Raywat Deonandan^1* and Andreea Bente¹

¹Interdisciplinary School of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/2991

 

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Original Research Article

Cardiac Abnormalities in HIV Infected Children Presenting to a Tertiary Level Teaching Hospital at New Delhi

 

K. Rajeshwari^1*, Solanki Priyankakumari Amritsinh¹, R. N. Mandal¹, Sumod Kurian² and S. Anuradha³

¹Department of Pediatrics, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India.
²Department of Cardiology, GB Pant Hospital, New Delhi 110002, India.
³Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi 110002, India.

 

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Original Research Article

Family Physicians’ Sharing of Personal Information on Facebook

 

Kamila Premji^1*, Raywat Deonandan² and Andrea Nwosu²

¹Department of Family Medicine, University of Ottawa, 43 Bruyère Street, Ottawa, Canada.

²Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Ottawa, Canada.

 

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Original Research Article

Low Contamination Rates in Bag Urine Samples Can Be Achieved

 

Giovanna La Fauci¹, Vittorio Venturoli¹ and Enrico Valletta^1*

¹Pediatric Department, G. B. Morgagni – L. Pierantoni Hospital, Forlì, Italy.

 

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Short Research Article

Potential Relationship between Self-Assessed Eating Speed and Recalled Duration of Eating Meals in Apparently Healthy Adults

 

Haruki Oshida¹, Toshitaka Muneyuki², Kaname Suwa³ and Kei Nakajima^1*

¹Division of Clinical Nutrition, Department of Medical Dietetics, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Josai University, 1-1 Keyakidai, Sakado, Saitama 350-0295, Japan.
²First Department of Comprehensive Medicine, Saitama Medical Center, Jichi Medical University School of Medicine, 1-847 Amanuma, Omiya, Saitama 330-8503, Japan.
³Saitama Health Promotion Corporation, 519 Kamiookubo, Sakura, Saitama 338-0824, Japan

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4303

 

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Short Communication

Glycogen Synthase Kinase-3β Expression and Phosphorylation in Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells of Patients with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

 

Miguel González-Muñoz^1,2*, Ana I. Rodríguez-Mahillo³, Carmen Gil⁴, Yolanda Morán¹, Ignacio Moneo², Ana Martínez⁴ and Jesús S. Mora¹

¹ALS Unit, Hospital Carlos III, Sinesio Delgado 10, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
²Department of Immunology, Hospital Carlos III, Sinesio Delgado 10, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
³Fundación para la Investigación Biomédica, Sinesio Delgado 10, 28029, Madrid, Spain.
⁴Instituto de Química Médica-CSIC, Juan de la Cierva 3, 28006, Madrid, Spain.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5578

 

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Case Study

A New Approach to the Surgical Treatment of Olecranon Bursitis

 

Nikolaos K. Sferopoulos^1*

¹2^nd Department of Orthopedic Surgery, “G. Gennimatas” Hospital, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

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Case Study

Corneal Thinning and Opacity following Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty: A Case Report

 

Julia Song^1* David Yu², Alice Song³, Trisa Palmares¹, Harold S. Song³ and Michael Song³

¹Huntington Medical Plaza, 800 S. Fairmount Ave., #207, Pasadena, CA 91105, California, USA.
²Pasadena Eye Medical Group, 10 Congress Street, # 340, Pasadena, CA 91105, California, USA.
³Long Beach Memorial, 2840 Long Beach Blvd., #330, Long Beach, CA 90806, California, USA.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5446

 

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Case Study

The Role of Family Health Workers in Providing Family Health Services in Sri Lanka

 

M. Najimudeen^1* and K. Sachchithanantham¹

¹Melaka Manipal Medical College, Malaysia.

 

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Case Study

Residual Symptoms of Occult Pediatric Ankle Injuries: MRI-Diagnosed Bone Bruising

 

Nikolaos K. Sferopoulos^1*

¹Department of Pediatric Orthopedics, “G. Gennimatas” Hospital, 54635 Thessaloniki, Greece.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5607

 

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Case Study

Neurocysticercosis and Psycho-Social Trauma

 

Mila Goldner-Vukov^1*, Laurie Jo Moore¹, Janet Bayley¹, Hesitha Abeysundera¹ and Arulmathy Arunachalam¹

¹Cairns Base Hospital Mental Health Unit, Cairns, QLD, Australia.

 

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Case Study

Unusual Complication of Incarcerated Uterovaginal Prolapse: A Case Report

 

Gowri Dorairajan^1*, N. Hima Bindu¹ and Priyadharshini Perumal¹

¹Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology Institution, Indira Gandhi Govt. Medical College & Research Institute, Kadirkammam, Puducherry-605009, India.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5467

 

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Original Research Article

Antinociceptive Effect of Ethanolic Extract of Hybanthus enneaspermus Leaf in Rats

 

A. O. Afolabi¹, E. T. Oluwakanmi¹, H. M. Salahdeen², A. O. Oyekunle¹ and I. A. Alagbonsi³

¹Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria.
²Department of Physiology, Lagos State University College of Medicine, Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria.
³Department of Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Kogi State University, P.M.B. 1008, Anyigba, Kogi State, Nigeria.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4217

 

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Original Research Article

Lipid Peroxidation and Glutathione Peroxidase in Acute Myocardial Infarction

 

David Gangte^1*, Davina Hijam¹, Asitava Roy¹, Sonam Tashi Dolma¹, Lalnunpuii¹ and Th. Ibetombi Devi¹

¹Department of Biochemistry, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Imphal, Manipur, India.

 

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Review Article

Alkaline Phosphatase Isoenzymes and Leukocyte Alkaline Phosphatase Score in Patients with Acute and Chronic Disease: A Brief Review

 

Aurelian Udristioiu¹, Radu G. Iliescu², Manole Cojocaru³ and Adela Joanta⁴

¹Clinical Laboratory, Department of Hematology, Emergency County Hospital Targu Jiu, Gorj, Romania.
²Polytechnic Institute of New York University, Department of Researches, Brooklyn, USA.
³Titu Maiorescu University, Medicine Faculty, Department Physiology, Bucharest, Romania.
⁴Division of Clinical Research, Department of Neurology, Columbia University, New York, USA.

 

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Original Research Article

Morphine Treatment in Neonate Rats Increases Exploratory Activities: Reversal by Antagonist D2 Receptor

 

Joanna R. Rozisky^1,2,3, Gabriela Laste^1,2,3, Liciane F. Medeiros^2,3, Vinicius S. dos Santos^2,3, Lauren S. Adachi^1,2,3, Isabel C. de Macedo^2,3, Wolnei Caumo^1,2 and Iraci L. S. Torres^1,2,3*

¹Postgraduate Program in Medical Sciences, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-003, Brazil.
²Pain Pharmacology and Neuromodulation: Animals Models Laboratory: Department of Pharmacology, Institute of Basic Health Sciences – Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS 90050-170, Brazil.
³Animal Experimentation Unit and Graduate Research Group, Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS 90035-003, Brazil.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/3586

 

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Original Research Article

The Effect of the Oral Bacterial Extract OM-85 BV on Asthma Control- a Prospective Study

 

Antonios Christopoulos^1*, Lilia Pandeli ² and Panagiotis Demopoulos³

¹School of Health and Wellfear Professions, Department of Nursing Patras, Greece.
²Asthma” Outpatient Clinics Patras, Greece.
³University Hospital of Patras, Greece.

 

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Original Research Article

Biomass Fuel Use and Risk of Cataract: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

 

Hemant Kulkarni^1,2,*, Uday W. Narlawar^1,3, Neelam D. Sukhsohale⁴, Sushama Thakre⁴ and Suresh N. Ughade³

¹ Lata Medical Research Foundation, Nagpur, India.
²Department of Genetics, Texas Biomedical Research Institute, San Antonio, Texas, USA.
³Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.
⁴Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur, India.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5297

 

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Original Research Article

Hospital Evacuation; Learning from the Past? Flooding of Bangkok 2011

 

A. Khorram-Manesh^1,2*, C. Angthong³, A. Pangma⁴, S. Sulannakarn⁵, R. Burivong⁶, R. Jarayabhand⁷ and P. Örtenwall^1,2

¹Prehospital and Disaster Medicine Centre, Gothenburg, Sweden.
²Sahlgrenska Academy, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg, Sweden.
³Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Thammasat University, PathumThani, Thailand.
⁴Emergency Medical Institute of Thailand (EMIT), Bangkok, Thailand.
⁵Department of Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Rajvithi Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.
⁶Department of Emergency Medicine, Ayutthaya Hospital, Ayutthaya, Thailand.
⁷Department of Orthopedic Surgery, BhumibolAdulyadei Hospital, Bangkok, Thailand.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5059

 

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Original Research Article

Potential Autoepitope within the Extracellular Region of Contactin-Associated Protein-like 2 in Mice

 

Demian F. Obregon^1*, Yuyan Zhu¹, Antoinette R. Bailey¹, Samantha M. Portis¹, Huayan Hou¹, Jin Zeng¹, Saundra L. Stock¹, Tanya K. Murphy^2,3, Michael A. Bengtson¹ and Jun Tan¹

¹Rashid Laboratory for Developmental Neurobiology, Silver Child Development Center, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, MDT 14, 3515 East Fletcher Avenue, Tampa, Florida, 33613, USA.
²Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurosciences, Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 800 6th Street South, Box 7523, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701, USA.
³Department of Pediatrics, Rothman Center for Neuropsychiatry, Morsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, 800 6th Street South, Box 7523, Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701, USA.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6135

 

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Original Research Article

Isolated Nodular Ischemic Infarcts: A Central Lesion That Presents as Peripheral Vertigo

 

Leonard LL Yeo¹, Hock L. Teoh¹, Rahul Rathakrishnan¹, Gavin HT Lim², Eric Ting³ and Vijay K. Sharma^1,4*

¹Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, National University Health System, Singapore.
²Department of Diagnostic Radiology, Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore.
³Department of Diagnostic Imaging, National University Health System, Singapore.
⁴Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore, Singapore.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5688

 

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Original Research Article

Brachial Artery Flow Mediated Vasodilatation Changes in Endothelium Due to Hyperuricemia in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

 

Parineeta Samant¹ and Padma Chavan^1*

¹Department of Biochemistry, MGM Medical College, Navi-Mumbai, India.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5487

 

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Original Research Article

Alteration of Testicular Macrophage Morphology and Associated Innate Immune Functions in Cadmium Intoxicated Swiss Albino Mice

 

Sumana Chakraborty¹ and Mahuya Sengupta^1*

¹Department of Biotechnology, Assam University, Silchar- 788011, Assam, India.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5498

 

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Original Research Article

Polymorphisms in Interleukin-2 and Interleukin-7 Receptor α-Chain Genes and Human Herpes Virus-6 as Risk Factors for Multiple Sclerosis

 

Layal Fayad¹, Aline Kherlopian², Alexander M. Abdelnoor^1*, Bassem Yamout^2* and Elias A. Rahal^1*

¹Department of Experimental Pathology, Immunology and Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.
²Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5550

 

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Original Research Article

Pre-operative Serum Albumin and Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio are Associated with Prolonged Hospital Stay Following Colorectal Cancer Surgery

 

Rohit Gohil¹, Majed Rishi¹ and Benjamin H. L. Tan^1,2*

¹Department of General Surgery, Pilgrim Hospital, Sibsey Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 9QS, UK.
²Division of Gastrointestinal Surgery, Nottingham University Hospitals, Queen’s Medical Centre, Nottingham, NG7 2UH, UK.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5444

 

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Original Research Article

A Missing Correlation between the Number and Type of MEFV Mutations and Severity of Clinical Manifestations in Egyptian Pediatric FMF Patients

 

Injie O. Fawzy¹, Hend M. El. Tayebi¹, Menna M. El. Wassal¹, Farah H. El. Bibany¹, Samia Salah² and Ahmed I. Abdelaziz^1*

¹The Molecular Pathology Research Group, Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy and Biotechnology, German University in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.
²Department of Pediatrics, Kasr El Aini Hospital, Cairo University Medical School, Cairo, Egypt.

 

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DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5311

 

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Case Study

A Missed Malignant Right Coronary Artery Anomaly Detected Post-Cardiac Event in an Adult Patient

 

Anas Souqiyyeh^1*, Timothy R Larsen² and Sachin Kumar Amruthlal Jain¹

¹Providence Heart Institute, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, 16001 West Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075, USA.
²Providence Internal Medicine Department, Providence Hospital and Medical Centers, 16001 West Nine Mile Road Southfield, MI 48075, USA.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 501-509    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5508

 

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Case Study

Vasodepressor Syncope and Recurrent Carcinoma of Pharynx: A Sign of Malignant Recurrence

 

Mudassar Baig^1* and Richard Bruce Irwin¹

¹Department of Cardiology, Fairfield Hospital Bury, Lancashire, UK.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 510-514    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5992

 

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Case Study

Silent Myocardial Ischemia in Master Marathon Runners

 

Massimo Bolognesi^1* and Diletta Bolognesi²

¹Sports Cardiology Medicine Center, ASL 112, District of Cesena, Italy.
²Territorial Medicine Cesena, ASL 112, Italy.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 515-521    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6145

 

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Case Study

HIV Infection Itself may be a Cause of Hypokalemic Distal Renal Tubular Acidosis without Hypergammaglobulinemia

 

Ghulam Akbar^1*, Ji-An Feng², Naeem Abbas³, Sampath Thiruveedi¹, Geoffrey S. Teehan^1,4 and Umber Burhan¹

¹Lankenau Medical Center, Department of Nephrology, Wynnewood, PA, USA.
²Raritan Bay Medical Center, Department of Medicine, NJ, USA.
³Bronx Lebanon Hospital Center, Department of Medicine, NY, USA.
⁴Lankenau Medical Center, Department of Nephrology, Lankenau Institute of Medical Research, PA, USA.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 522-528    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/6650

 

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Original Research Article

Bibliometrics Analysis of the Scientific Publication of the Provincial Capital Cities CDC in China

 

Bao-jie Jiang¹, Xiao-dong Tan^1*, Priscilla Robinson², Mengfan Liu¹, MengChen¹ and Juan Di¹

¹School of public health, Wuhan University; Wuhan, China.
²School of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, La Trobe University, Victoria 3086, Australia.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 529-539    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5599

 

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Case Study

Blind Eye Associated with Osteosarcoma

 

Elroy P. Weledji^1*, N. Enoh¹, G. Enow-Orock² and Leopold Aminde¹

¹Department of Surgery, Regional Hospital Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.

²Department of Pathology, Regional Hospital Buea, South West Region, Cameroon.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 540-547    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5037

 

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Original Research Article

Testiculo Protective Effects of Ethanolic Roots Extract of Pseudocedrela kotschyi on Alloxan Induced Testicular Damage in Diabetic Rats

 

A.O. Ojewale^1*, O. T. Olaniyan³, F. A. Faduyile², O. A. Odukanmi⁴, J. A. Oguntola¹ and B. J. Dare⁵

¹Department of Anatomy, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
²Department of Pathology and Forensic Medicine, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Medicine, Lagos State University, Ikeja, Lagos, Nigeria.
³Department of Physiology, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa, Nigeria.
⁴Department of Physiology, College of Medicine, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria.
⁵Department of Anatomy, College of Health Sciences, Bingham University, Karu, Nasarawa, Nigeria.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 548-563    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5680

 

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Original Research Article

Effect of the Sampurna Hriday Shuddhikaran (SHS) Model in Heart Failure Patients in India: A Prospective Study

 

Rohit Sane¹ and Milind Hanchate^2*

¹Cardiology Department, Madhavbaug Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Raigad, India.
²Research Department, Madhavbaug Cardiac Rehabilitation Center, Raigad, India.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 564-571    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/4571

 

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Original Research Article

Assessing the Influence of Exposure to Violent Living Condition, Knowledge, and Personal Motivation on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Prevention Behavior among Historically Black College Students

 

Maurice Mongkuo^1*, Nicole Lucas², Kelli Walsh³ and Chris Ike⁴

¹Department of Government and History, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
²Department of Sociology, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
³Department of Government and History, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.A.
⁴Department of Psychology, Fayetteville State University, Fayetteville, North Carolina, U.S.A.

 

[Abstract]    Full Article - PDF    Page 572-589    Article Metrics

 

DOI : 10.9734/BJMMR/2014/5917

 

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