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Environmental and Occupational Pollutants and Their Effects on Health among Brick Kiln Workers
(Scientific Research, 2016-12)The ever expanding traditional brick industry in Nepal is a labour intensive, low technology activity found in the Kathmandu Valley and Terai regions of Nepal. While environmental pollutants associated with brick making ... -
Health Hazards of Solvents Exposure among Workers in Paint Industry
(Scientific Research, 2013-12)Background: Paints and coatings include paints, varnishes, lacquers, stains, printing inks and more. A wide variety of volatile solvents are used in paint and coating manufacturing including aliphatic and aromatic ... -
Effect of Nanoparticles Reinforced Adhesive Layers on Microleakage of Tooth Restorations
(Scientific Research, 2016-06)Adhesive layer is an essential part of tooth colored restorations which play an important role in decreasing the microleakage between the tooth and restoration material after polymerization shrinkage. The purpose of this ... -
Effects of Mild and Severe Knee Joint Pain on the Frequency of Falls and Fall Risk in Elderly Females
(Scientific Research, 2014-10)This study aimed to examine differences in the frequency of falls during the past year and fall risk among 392 elderly females was categorized into five groups on the basis of the knee pain experienced: no knee pain, ... -
Non-Operative Management of Hip Osteoarthritis
(Scientific Research, 2015-04)This paper reviews several non-operative and non-pharmacologic management strategies advocated for alleviating the pain and disability experienced by people with hip osteoarthritis. It analyzes whether painful debilitating ... -
Assessment of Relationship between Pain and Anxiety Following Dental Extraction—A Prospective Study
(Scientific Research, 2015-07)Objective—Anxiety and expected dental pain are the main reasons for avoiding any dental treatment by general population. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the various factors which can increase the anxiety and its ... -
Differential Diagnosis of Post-Procedural Skin Lesions: A Case Report
(Scientific Research, 2016-01)Skin reactions caused by interventional pain procedures are well documented in literature, ranging from fistula formation to urticarial allergic reactions and infections. Burn lesions may also occur, however far less ... -
Prescribing Pattern for Skin Diseases in Dermatology OPD at Borumeda Hospital, North East, Ethiopia
(Scientific Research, 2018-01)Introduction: Skin diseases are the major contributors of disease burden in society. Dermatological therapy ultimate goal is achieved by administering the safest and least number of drugs. The problem gets compounded ... -
Evaluating the effects of pain and disorders of the knee joint on knee extension strength and daily life activities in the female elderly
(Scientific Research, 2013-10)This study aimed at examining the differences in leg strength and activities of daily living (ADL) ability among groups with various knee problems. The subjects consisted of 328 elderly females who were classified into ... -
Pain Hypersensitivity: A Bio-Psychological Explanation of Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain and Underpinning Theory
(Scientific Research, 2014-04)Hypersensitivity is a phenomenon that has a dual role: adaptive (protective) and maladaptive (pathological) based on different aspects of the pain mechanism. The mechanism of hypersensitivity has not been fully defined. ... -
Melatonin in Pain Modulation: Analgesic or Proalgesic?
(Scientific Research, 2014-04)Melatonin, as an endogenous hormone produced mainly in the pineal gland in a clear circadian fashion, has diverse physiological functions, such as the control of circadian rhythms, sleep regulation, antioxidant, etc. ... -
Electrical Activities and Pressure Pain Threshold in Oral Contraceptives Users and Nonusers
(Scientific Research, 2014-04)The aim is to evaluate the influence of oral contraceptive intake and menstrual cycle on the electrical activity and pressure pain threshold from anterior temporal and masseter muscles. Twenty-eight women on reproductive ... -
Antibioprophylaxy by the Surgery Staff in the Teaching Hospital Gabriel Touré in Mali
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)This prospective survey was conducted from February to December 2014 about the use ceftriaxone (ceftriaz) for antibioprophylaxy concerning 300 patients by the surgery staff in the Gabriel Touré Teaching Hospital in Mali. ... -
Combined Antero-Posterior Inverted-U Metaphyseal and Open-Wedge Medial-Epiphyseal Osteotomy for Advanced Blount Disease
(Scientific Research, 2015-04)Background: Blount disease is frequently associated with deformities that may not be adequately corrected by a single metaphyseal osteotomy. This study evaluated the outcome of a combined metaphyseal and epiphyseal ... -
Management of Traumatic Joint Dislocations in Irrua
(Scientific Research, 2015-03)Aim: To elucidate the pattern of presentation and management of traumatic major joint dislocations as seen in Irrua Specialist Teaching Hospital. Method: A five-year retrospective review of 44 cases in 43 patients. Data ... -
Anesthesia Alert—A Preoperative Safety Concept for the Surgeon
(Scientific Research, 2015-04)Background: Advances in modern medicine and surgical technique have allowed patients with multiple comorbidities to undergo invasive surgery electively. This places additional stress on hospital resources to anticipate ... -
Platelets Levels before and after Surgical Intervention in Patients with Oral and Maxillofacial Tumors at MNH, Tanzania
(Scientific Research, 2015-01)Background: There are documented effects of platelets on the solid tumors which need further study. The elevated platelet counts have been described for majority of cancers. There is inadequate information of effect of ... -
Maxillary Distraction Osteogenesis
(Scientific Research, 2015-02)Background: Distraction Osteogenesis is popular for long bones. And nowadays it has found its role in facial bone deficiency treatments. Purpose: We used our special designed Distractor for advancement of Maxillary ... -
Novel Technique Combining Tissue and Mesh Repair for Umbilical Hernia in Adults
(Scientific Research, 2014-09)Introduction: Umbilical hernia in adults poses a challenge to the surgeon. Understanding the anatomical and pathological intricacies of the hernia is pivotal in evolving a good repair. A multitude of repairs have been ... -
In Surgical Treatment of Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer a Minimum Number of Resected Mediastinal Lymph Nodes Is Mandatory for Accurate Staging
(Scientific Research, 2014-10)Objective: Increased numbers of removed lymph nodes (LN) are resulting in more accurate staging of the patient (Will-Rogers-Phenomenon). This study evaluates dependence of lymph node sample size to 1) Will-Rogers-Phenomenom, ...
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