Volume 6, Issue 4

• The Public Health Threat of Road Traffic Accidents in Nigeria: A Call to Action

  p. 199-204

  Onyemaechi NOC* and Ofoma UR

  Public health experts worldwide concede that there is a global epidemic of road traffic accidents (RTA). Globally, RTA is the leading cause of injury‑related deaths. In Nigeria, injuries and deaths result...

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• Validation of Leiden Score in Predicting Progression of Rheumatoid Arthritis in Undifferentiated Arthritis in Indian Population

  p. 205-210

  Ghosh K*, Chatterjee A, Ghosh S, Chakraborty S, Chattopadhyay P, Bhattacharya A and Pal M

  Background: Leiden Score, is a very useful tool for predicting future development of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), among undifferentiated arthritis (UA) patients. This score has been validated in various western studies ...

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• The Effect of Lavender Aromatherapy on the Pain Severity of Primary Dysmenorrhea: A Triple‑blind Randomized Clinical Trial

  p. 211-215

  Nikjou R, Kazemzadeh R, Rostamnegad M, Moshfegi S, Karimollahi M* and Salehi H

  Background: Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common complaint in adolescents and adult young women that disturbs their daily life performance. Aim: The current study investigated the effect of lavender aromatherapy on...

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• Assessment of the Effects of IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F Gene Polymorphisms on Women with Allergic Rhinitis in Shahrekord, Iran

  p. 217-223

  Fatahi F, Chaleshtori ARS, Ghatreh Samani K, Mousavi SM, Zandi F, Heydari, Hashemzadeh Chaleshtori M, Amiri M* and Khazraee H

  Background: The genes encoding IL9, IL9R, IL17A, and IL17F have recently been implicated in the genetic basis of rhinitis and allergy. Aim: The purpose of this study was to assess the association of the single nucleot...

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• Depression, Anxiety, and Stress Symptoms in Menopausal Arab Women: Shedding More Light on a Complex Relationship

  p. 224-231

  Bener A*, Saleh NM, Bakir A and Bhugra D

  Background: The association between depression, anxiety, and stress among Arab menopause and postmenopausal women have been explored in detailed. Aim: The objective of this study was to determine the correlation betwee...

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• Evaluation of the Correlation of Ramus Height, Gonial Angle, and Dental Height with Different Facial Forms in Individuals with Deep Bite Disorders

  p. 232-238

  Ahila SC*, Sasikala C, Muthu Kumar B, Rajdeep Tah and Abinaya K

  Background: Restoring the vertical dimension is a critical procedure in prosthetic dentistry. Anterior facial height has a significant impact on the length of the ramus. Patients with deep bite will exhibit a shorter ...

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• The Effect of Personality Traits of Managers/ Supervisor on Job Satisfaction of Medical Sciences University Staffs

  p. 239-242

  Abedi G, Molazadeh-Mahali QA*, Mirzaian B, Nadi-Ghara A and Heidari-Gorji AM

  Background: Todays people are spending most of their time life in their workplace therefore investigation for job satisfaction related factors is necessities of researches. Aim: The purpose of this research was to ana...

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• The Burden and Outcome of Pediatric Renal Admissions at the Federal Teaching Hospital Abakaliki: A 3‑year Review (2011–2013)

  p. 243-250

  Muoneke VU*, Una AF, Eke CB and Anyanwu OU

  Background: Renal diseases are important causes of morbidity and mortality in children worldwide particularly in the resource‑poor countries of sub‑Saharan Africa. Adequate data on these disea...

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• Cervical Necrotizing Fasciitis: A Potentially Fatal Disease with Varied Etiology

  p. 251-256

  Abdurrazaq TO, Ibikunle AA* and Braimah RO

  Necrotizing fasciitis was recognized centuries ago by physicians. It is a rapidly progressive and potentially fatal soft‑tissue infection that is typified by soft‑tissue necrosis, especially ...

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• The Cost Bubble in Medical Education: Will It Burst and When?

  p. 257-259

  Walsh K*

  There has been a much recent debate about the cost of medical education and the burden of student debt that occurs as a result. There has been speculation that the cost of medical educatio...

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