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OAJVSR Research Article Sep 30, 2016
Study on Epidemiology and Socioeconomic Impact of Epizootic Lymphangitis in Carthorses in Southwestern Shoa
Jagema T and Jarso D*

A study was conducted between December 2008 and April 2009 on 705 carthorses in three towns of Southwestern Ethiopia namely Sebeta, Asgori and Woliso to investigate the Epidemiolog…

Carthorse Epizootic lymphangitis Prevalence
DOIJ Review Article Sep 29, 2016
Fetuin a (AHSG) in Metabolic and Inflammatory Diseases: A Foe or A Friend
Sindhu S*, Nadeem A and Rasheed A

Fetuin A/AHSG was first isolated by Pedersen in 1944 from the fetal bovine serum. In adult humans, fetuin A is mainly secreted by the liver and the adipose tissue and it acts as an…

Fetuin-A α2-HS-glycoprotein Inflammatory
ACCMJ Short Communication Sep 27, 2016
Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Patients Managed with a Sedation Protocol or a Sedation Protocol with Daily Interruption
Rose L, Burns KEA, Dodek P, Mallick R, Fergusson D, Cook DJ, Burry LD, Meade M and Mehta S*

Rationale: Spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) allow evaluation of a patient’s potential to breathe independently, but do not directly assess extubation readiness. Objecti…

Spontaneous breathing trial Extubation Mechanical ventilation
ACCMJ Research Article Sep 27, 2016
Stroke Volume Variation-Guided Fluid Management Decreased Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
Chen WY*, Chia YY and Lo Y

Background: This study was to evaluate whether stroke volume variation (SVV)-guided fluid management would improve postoperative pain perception, plasma lactate and glucose levels…

Pain Analgesia Patient-controlled analgesia
OOAJ Case Report Sep 24, 2016
The Role of Collaborative Diagnosis in Identifying Nevoid Basal Cell Carcinoma Syndrome: A Vigilant Radiologist Helping a Surgeon
Chakraborty P*, Kumari R, Singh AP and Jain RK

Nevoid basal cell carcinoma syndrome is a rare inherited condition caused by mutations in the PTCH1 gene. It causes a wide range of developmental abnormalities. These patients are …

Odontogenic keratocysts Nevoid basal cell carcinonoma Bifid ribs
OAJDS Short Communication Sep 23, 2016
Minimal Invasive Single Papilla Sling Suture Technique
Akkaya M and Karacaoglu F*

Suture techniques are essential parts of flap operations, and different suture techniques are used for different purposes. This paper describes a new suture technique for suturing…

Suture technique Minimal invasive surgery Mucogingival surgery
OAJDS Research Article Sep 23, 2016
Oral Health Parameters of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Patients Undergoing Heamodialysis- A Comparative Study
Anjum YM*, Mohsin H, Sidra F, Maria M and Ambrina Q

Objective of study: There is rising incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) worldwide. Although the oral health parameters have been examined and reported among CKD patients, in…

Heamodialysis Diabetes Mellitus Dialysis therapy
OAJAR Research Article Sep 22, 2016
Composting Enhanced Manganese-Induced Sweet Potatoes Production in Sandy Soil
Khairi M, Nozulaidi M, Syazwani N and Jahan S MD*

Composting retains different concentrations of nutrients, which are important in increasing health of sandy soil for sustainable production of crops. To examine the effects of comp…

Chlorophyll contents Leaf area Relative water content
OAJVSR Review Article Sep 22, 2016
Training and Common Injuries of Urban Search and Rescue Dogs
Wyatt TH*, Wilkerson H, Gordon LE, Cole G, Henderson A and Millis D

A keen sense of smell, excellent balance, and a strong desire to please humans are characteristics that have made dogs invaluable for search and rescue (SAR) operations since World…

OAJVSR Review Article Sep 22, 2016
Feed Processing and its Effects on Equine Nutrition – A Review
Silva RHP*, de Rezende ASC, de Castro Alves N and da Silva Inacio DF

Its expected that the Brazilian production of industrialized feed for horses reach 2 million tons by the year 2020. Feed processing consists of physical, chemical or biological mod…

Horse Extrusion Flaking
GHIJ Review Article Sep 22, 2016
Pharmacotherapy of Giardiasais: Past, Present & Future
Gupte S* and Gupte N

Objective: In view of the scattered information about pharmacotherapy of the common protozoal infestation in the English medical literature, this update aims at providing a state-o…

Alkbendazole Giardiasis Firazolidine
CCLSJ Research Article Sep 20, 2016
Design & Demonstration of Pilot Scale Continuous Stirred Tank Bioreactor for Biogas Production
Sharma R*

Anaerobic digestion (AD) systems are extremely sensitive to changes in environmental variables. Correct design and control of the system’s parameters are essential to maximize pr…

Anaerobic digestion automation remote sensing
PPRIJ Opinion Sep 20, 2016
A Scientific Critique of Evolution...The Need for an Alternative
Samuel A Nigro*

Everyone has bought into current evolution theories by dogmatic acceptance without usual scientific criticism. No alternative is offered but the scientific criticisms offered shoul…

Relationship Psychological Needs Complex Protein
IJBP Research Article Sep 17, 2016
Investigation Effect of Free Radical Generated from Cement Dust on Antioxidant Enzymes Activities on Cement Factory Workers
Friday ET*

<p>This study investigated effects of cement dust on antioxidant enzymes activities of Obajana Cement factory workers. Sixty (60) workers in different units/s…

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DOIJ Mini Review Sep 17, 2016
Albumin Characteristics in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Kalnina I*, Kirilova E and Zvagiule T

Albumin is one of the most generously represented proteins in the human blood plasma. Therefore it is important to follow and assesss transportation function of albumin in clinic r…

Albumin Fluorescent Probe Diabetes Mellitus
OAJMB Research Article Sep 13, 2016
Use of GeneXpert Assay for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis From Body Fluid Specimens, a 2 Years Study
Pravin KN* and Chourasia E

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health concern worldwide and India accounts for 23% of the global TB burden. Of all TB cases, extra pulmonary (EP) TB in India accounts for 15 to …

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Body Fluids
OAJMB Research Article Sep 13, 2016
Anticancer Evaluation of Secondary Metabolites in Hep- 2 Cell Lines from Exiguobacterium Profundum BC2-11
Mani VM* and Preethi K

The stressed environment contains full of oxidative stress which constitutes the plants and microbes. These sustains in this environment by changing its biological activity by prod…

Anticancer Antioxidant Cytotoxicity
DOIJ Editorial Sep 12, 2016
Non-Obese South Asians with Diabetes: A Pathophysiological Conundrum
Misra A* and Anoop S

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the leading causes of mortality and mortality in developing countries. Globally, a rising trend in type 2 diabetes, usually related to …

Pathophysiological Conundrum Diabetes T2DM
APCT Research Article Sep 12, 2016
Multicentre Phase IIB Trial Design of the GMZ2 Malaria Vaccine
Dawit A Ejigu*

Background: GMZ2 is a blood stage candidate malaria vaccine which comprises a recombinant fusion protein based on conserved fragments of two P. falciparum asexual blood-stage antig…

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GHIJ Review Article Aug 31, 2016
Persistent Diarrhea in Childhood: Issues and Concerns
Gupte S*

Objective: The comprehensive review is prompted by a scarcity of consolidated information, about persistent diarrhea that is a matter of concern for all involved in child health. R…

Antimicrobial therapy Diarrhea Dietary manipulation
NNOAJ Research Article Aug 31, 2016
Function of 5-Hydroxytryptamine Type 3 Receptors-A Computational Approach
Schilbach A*, Prytkova T and Keun-Hang SY

This study investigates the function of 5-HT type 3 (5-HT3) receptors using a computational approach. Antagonists of the 5-HT3 receptor are currently one of the most effective ther…

chemotherapy-induced nausea 5-HT3 Menthol
OAJUN Case Report Aug 31, 2016
Primary Synovial Sarcoma of the Kidney: An Unusual Presentation
Lomonaco SH1, Peralta AMG2*, Zarate ESF2, Ricardo JAL3, Perez KR4 and Barreto R4

The Synovial Sarcoma (SS) is a rare neoplasm, the fourth most common type of sarcoma. Most often located at the para-articular region of inferior limbs and tendons. Renal presentat…

Synovial sarcoma Neoplasm Kidney mass
OAJPRS Editorial Aug 30, 2016
Intermittent and Mild Persistent Asthma in Young Children, Adolescents and Adults: What Treatment Options?
Cheepsattayakorn

Matching the treatment intensity with the severity of asthmatic symptoms is the basic treatment for asthma. Intermittent treatment with rapid symptom relief should be administer…

Intermittent Mild Persistent Asthma
DOIJ Research Article Aug 29, 2016
Association between Cardiovascular Risk and Nutritional Status of Elderly
Jardim AT*, Nascimento JXPT and De Sousa RML

During the aging process occur several changes, among them the increased weight and obesity contribute to the health risk potential of this population. Bringing losses as disabilit…

Cardiovascular Risk Nutritional Status of Elderly
OAJUN Research Article Aug 29, 2016
Insignificance of Perirenal Fat Invasion in Small Renal Masses
Hale N2*, Davis C1, Hill S1, Welch C1 and Deem S1

Objective: To evaluate oncologic outcomes in clinical T1a tumors which remain pathological T1a compared to tumors which were upstaged to pathologic T3a due to perirenal fat invasio…

OAJAR Research Article Aug 29, 2016
India’s First Tall × Tall Coconut Hybrid Development
Selvaraj KSV*, Ganesamurthy K, Natarajan C, Rajendran R, Jawaharlal M, Jerard BA and Maheswarappa HP

An evaluation trial conducted over 30 years on coconut hybrid combinations has resulted in identification of a superior, high yielding Tall x Tall hybrid, released as VPM 5 involv…

Coconut breeding Hybrid evaluation Nut yield
GHIJ Research Article Aug 26, 2016
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: A Survey of Current Practice in USA
Alejandro L Suarez*, Peter B Cotton, Qi Pauls, B Joseph Elmunzer, Valerie DM and Gregory A Coté

Background and aims: The role of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) and sphincter of Oddi manometry (SOM) in patients with post-cholecystectomy pain and idiopathic recurrent acute…

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction Idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis
OAJG Review Article Aug 25, 2016
Health-Related Quality of Life Questionnaires in Breast Cancer Patients. A Comparative Study Plus Systematic Literature Review
Stavrakis T*, Foroglou P and Papapolichroniadis C

Background: Breast cancer is the most common cancer in women globally as well as the principle cause of death. Despite the high incidence rates of this malignant disease, 89% of w…

Breast Cancer Mastectomy Health-Related Quality of Life
DOIJ Editorial Aug 25, 2016
Fluorescent Study of Albumin Alterations in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus
Kalnina I*, Kirilova E and Zvagule T

The structural/functional properties of albumin play an important role in the pathogenesis of various diseases (e.g. diabetes mellitus). In different pathologies membrane damage…

Blood Plazmaalbumin Diabetes Probe ABM
OAJVSR Short Communication Aug 25, 2016
Use and Possible Reproductive Effects of Contaminated River Water on Pigs Kept in Urban Informal Settlements of Nairobi City
Ambrose NK*

Pig farmers in the informal settlements of Nairobi Kenya were interviewed to evaluate the use and possible effects of polluted river water on the reproduction of their boars. 80 fa…

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