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  1. Cervical cancer is a major problem in women and it is important to find a suitable and acceptable screening method, especially among young in low-resource areas for future human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine fo...

    Authors: J. N. Mbatha, H. N. Galappaththi-Arachchige, A. Mtshali, M. Taylor, P. D. Ndhlovu, E. F. Kjetland, M. F. D. Baay and Z. L. Mkhize-Kwitshana
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:702
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    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Research Notes 2018 11:153

  2. Evidence-based interventions are more likely to be adopted if practitioners collaborate with researchers to develop an implementation strategy. This paper describes the steps to plan and execute a strategy, in...

    Authors: Gonzalo Grandes, Alvaro Sanchez, Josep M. Cortada, Haizea Pombo, Catalina Martinez, Laura Balagué, Mary Helen Corrales, Enrique de la Peña, Justo Mugica and Esther Gorostiza
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:699
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  3. Conventional targeted leishmanicidal chemotherapy has persistently remained prohibitive for most economically deprived communities due to costs, associated time to accessing health services and duration for su...

    Authors: Sylvia Naliaka Marango, Christopher Khayeka-Wandabwa, Judith Alice Makwali, Bernard Ngoitsi Jumba, Joseph K. Choge, Eric Onyango Adino and Christopher O. Anjili
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:698
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  4. In this study, we investigate the diversity and modulation of leukocyte populations represented in the gates defined by size and granularity at different time points of thioglycollate-induced peritonitis in mo...

    Authors: Micely D. R. Hermida, Rafaela Malta, Marcos D. P. C. de S. Santos and Washington L. C. dos-Santos
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:695
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  5. A pilot study was conducted to quantify the effect size of changes in physical activity after of one session of physical therapy for individuals with chronic low back pain and to determine factors that predict...

    Authors: Wayne Brewer, Brian T. Swanson, Toni S. Roddey, Habeeblai Adewale, Caleb Ashmore, Jennifer Frerich, Cory Perrin and Alexis Ortiz
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:691
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  6. The McMaster Toronto Arthritis patient preference questionnaire (MACTAR) is a semi-structured interview consisting of a baseline and a follow-up interview. The MACTAR baseline is reliable and valid, however th...

    Authors: Nina Brodin, Wilhelmus J. A. Grooten, Sara Stråt, Elin Löfberg and Helene Alexanderson
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:687
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  7. During muscle development or regeneration, myocytes produce nerve growth factor (NGF) as well as its tyrosine-kinase and p75-neurotrophin (p75NTR) receptors. It has been published that the p75NTR receptor could r...

    Authors: Alessandra de Perini, Ivan Dimauro, Guglielmo Duranti, Cristina Fantini, Neri Mercatelli, Roberta Ceci, Luigi Di Luigi, Stefania Sabatini and Daniela Caporossi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:686
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  8. To study relationship between androgen receptor (AR) CAG repeat polymorphism, insulin resistance (IR), β-cell function and other clinical/biochemical parameters in ethnic South Asian adults. A case (males with...

    Authors: Lasantha S. Malavige, Surani Jayawickrama, Priyanga Ranasinghe and Jonathan C. Levy
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:685
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  9. The pattern of heart disease is diverse within and among world regions. The little data on the spectrum of heart disease in Cameroon has been so far limited to major cities. We sought to describe the pattern o...

    Authors: Clovis Nkoke, Christelle Makoge, Anastase Dzudie, Liliane Kuate Mfeukeu, Engelbert Bain Luchuo, Alain Menanga and Samuel Kingue
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:684
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  10. Female genital tuberculosis (FGTB) is a Mycobacterium infection in the reproductive organs which often leads to infertility. FGTB is either asymptomatic or causes uncharacteristic clinical presentations, makin...

    Authors: Tono Djuwantono, Wiryawan Permadi, Leri Septiani, Ahmad Faried, Danny Halim and Ida Parwati
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:683
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  11. Sexual health is one of the key dimensions of health across all ages. Understanding risky sexual behaviors remains an important area of public health research. This study aimed to explore sexual health, risky ...

    Authors: Kanokporn Pinyopornpanish, Sanhapan Thanamee, Wichuda Jiraporncharoen, Kanittha Thaikla, Jessica McDonald, Apinun Aramrattana and Chaisiri Angkurawaranon
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:682
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  12. Right atrial appendage aneurysms are rare entities that may have significant clinical consequences. When co-existing with atrial fibrillation, patients are at risk of developing pulmonary or paradoxical system...

    Authors: Lojan Sivakumaran, Karl Sayegh, Emile Mehanna, Frank W. Sanchez, Jonathan Fields and Ricardo Cury
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:681
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  13. Information on tuberculosis (TB) treatment outcomes would be useful for the improvement of the TB control program. The aim of the present study was to evaluate treatment outcomes of TB and identify associated ...

    Authors: Biniam Wondale, Girmay Medihn, Takele Teklu, Wondmeneh Mersha, Mesfin Tamirat and Gobena Ameni
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:680
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  14. Ectopic pregnancy is a life-threatening emergency warranting immediate recognition and prompt intervention. Bilateral tubal pregnancy is the rarest form of ectopic pregnancy with very limited data on its occur...

    Authors: Conrad S. Tankou, Carlson-Babila Sama and Jinette Lorraine Guedem Nekame
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:679
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  16. To determined both prevalence and intensity of Schistosoma mansoni infections among schoolchildren attending primary schools in Jimma town, an urban setting, Southwest, Ethiopia.

    Authors: Mitiku Bajiro, Daniel Dana and Bruno Levecke
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:677
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  17. Diabetes is a global problem with devastating human, social and economic impact. Anti-diabetic medications play a major role in the glycemic control of patients with diabetes. However, inadequate adherence com...

    Authors: Muhammed Ali, Tigestu Alemu and Oumer Sada
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:676
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  18. To describe the modifiable lifestyle risk factors for stroke among a high risk population for stroke. Africa suffers from rapid population growth, adoption of harmful western diets, and increased prevalence of...

    Authors: Mark Kaddumukasa, James Kayima, Jane Nakibuuka, Carol Blixen, Elisabeth Welter, Elly Katabira and Martha Sajatovic
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:675
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  19. Hepatocyte growth factor activator inhibitor type 1 (HAI-1) is a membrane-bound serine protease inhibitor that is expressed on the surface of epithelial cells. Evidence has suggested that decreased cell surfac...

    Authors: Chihiro Sakugawa, Yukihiro Haruyama, Hiroyuki Tanaka, Tsuyoshi Fukushima, Makiko Kawaguchi and Hiroaki Kataoka
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:674
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  20. Depression is a prevalent disorder that has a substantial impact on not only individuals but also society as a whole. Despite many effective depression interventions, delay in initial treatment contact is prob...

    Authors: Eisho Yoshikawa, Toshiatsu Taniguchi, Nanako Nakamura-Taira, Shin Ishiguro and Hiromichi Matsumura
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:673
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  21. For the decision-making process regarding introduction of new vaccines into the National Immunisation Programme (NIP), advance insight into the potential acceptance among the population is relevant. We studied...

    Authors: Alies van Lier, José A. Ferreira, Liesbeth Mollema, Elisabeth A. M. Sanders and Hester E. de Melker
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:672
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  22. Hospitals in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) continue to receive high numbers of severely ill (HIV-infected) patients with physical pain that may suffer from hepatic and renal dysfunction. Paracetamol is widely used ...

    Authors: Jeannet C. Bos, Mabor C. Mistício, Ginto Nunguiane, Ron A. A. Mathôt, Reinier M. van Hest and Jan M. Prins
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:671
    Content type: Short Report Published on:

  23. Depression is a representative mental problem, and more than 350 million people are suffering in the world. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) in individual or group formats is mainly recommended in major gui...

    Authors: Kenichi Asano, Haruna Koike, Yuriko Shinohara, Hiromi Kamimori, Akiko Nakagawa, Masaomi Iyo and Eiji Shimizu
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:670
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  24. The preseason Nordic Hamstring Protocol (NHP) reduces hamstring strain injuries in football players. Despite persisting injury rates, elite clubs are reluctant to apply the NHP often over concerns of negative ...

    Authors: K. Krommes, J. Petersen, M. B. Nielsen, P. Aagaard, P. Hölmich and K. Thorborg
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:669
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  25. The aim of this study is to investigate factors associated with poor blood pressure (BP) control in older hypertensive patients living in Iran. Poorly controlled hypertension was defined as blood pressure grea...

    Authors: Leila Jahangiry, Jalileh Ghanbari, Mahdieh Abbasalizad Farhangi, Parvin Sarbakhsh and Koen Ponnet
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:668
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  26. The Arabidopsis thaliana Niederzenz-1 genome sequence was recently published with an ab initio gene prediction. In depth analysis of the predicted gene set revealed some errors involving genes with non-canonical ...

    Authors: Boas Pucker, Daniela Holtgräwe and Bernd Weisshaar
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:667
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  27. A major factor in practical application of photobioreactors (PBR) is the adhesion of algal cells onto their inner walls. Optimized algal growth requires an adequate sunlight for the photosynthesis and cell gro...

    Authors: Azra Nawar, Asif Hussain Khoja, Naveed Akbar, Abeera Ayaz Ansari, Muneeb Qayyum and Ehsan Ali
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:666
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  28. Considered an endemic zone, Republic of Congo has a high seroprevalence rate of hepatitis B and C virus. To know the extent of hepatitis infection as a public health problem, we reviewed published literature a...

    Authors: Laure Stella Ghoma Linguissi and Celine Nguefeu Nkenfou
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:665
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  29. Typical symptoms of an acute human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infections like fever and rash are not specific and can be caused by a multitude of other pathogens, such as Zika or rickettsiosis. Up to 30% of ...

    Authors: Tiffany Hirschel, Heimo Steffen, Victor Pecoul and Alexandra Calmy
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:664
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  30. The arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus) is a circumpolar species inhabiting all accessible Arctic tundra habitats. The species forms a panmictic population over areas connected by sea ice, but recently, kin clustering an...

    Authors: Sandra Lai, Adrien Quiles, Josie Lambourdière, Dominique Berteaux and Aude Lalis
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:663
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  31. The occurrence of lung metastasis from benign uterine leiomyomas is rarely reported especially in post menopausal women. The pathogenesis of these metastatic benign tumors still remains a subject of various sp...

    Authors: Boubacar Efared, Gabrielle Atsame-Ebang, Rabiou Sani, Layla Tahiri, Ibrahim Sory Sidibe, Fatimazahra Erregad, Nawal Hammas, Mohamed Smahi, Mounia Serraj, Laila Chbani and Hinde El Fatemi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:662
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  32. Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) case finding progressively increased in Ethiopia mainly as a result of the utilization of World Health Organization (WHO)-endorsed rapid technologies including MTBDRplus ...

    Authors: Abebaw Kebede, Daniel Demisse, Meazashwork Assefa, Zerihun Getachew, Bazezew Yenew, Yared Tedla and Gobena Ameni
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:661
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  33. Ricinus communis leaves are used in herbal preparations for treating candidiasis, skin and wound infections in Ghana. This study aimed at comparing the phytochemical profile of aqueous...

    Authors: Jennifer Suurbaar, Richard Mosobil and Addai-Mensah Donkor
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:660
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  34. Dual left anterior descending (LAD) artery or duplication of LAD is a rarely reported coronary anomaly, consisting of two branches supplying the usual distribution of the LAD. Type IV dual LAD, in which a shor...

    Authors: Sahela Nasrin, Fathima Aaysha Cader, M. Maksumul Haq and Masuma Jannat Shafi
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:659
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  38. The objective of this study was to evaluate the use of social media among healthcare workers in an attempt to identify how it affects the quality of patient care.

    Authors: Zoya Surani, Rahim Hirani, Anita Elias, Lauren Quisenberry, Joseph Varon, Sara Surani and Salim Surani
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:654
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  39. Melioidosis is an established endemic infection in Sri Lanka, caused by Burkholderia pseudomallei, a gram negative bacterium distributed in saprophytes in soil and surface water. Main mode of transmission is via ...

    Authors: Piyumi Sachindra Alwis Wijewickrama and Rohini Weerakoon
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:653
    Content type: Case Report Published on:

  40. Polymorphism rs13334190 in the zinc finger protein 469 gene has been suggested to predispose toward a “thin” cornea, which then becomes keratoconic or is directly pathogenic. Thus, we genotyped polymorphism rs...

    Authors: Hatem Kalantan, Altaf A. Kondkar, Tahira Sultan, Taif A. Azad, Nasser A. Alsabaani, Masoud Ali AlQahtani, Abdulrahman Almummar, Yuato Liu and Khaled K. Abu-Amero
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:652
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  41. To document whether the placement of operational research (OR) fellows within disease control programmes in low and middle income countries leads to the implementation of operational research and improvements ...

    Authors: Serge Ade, Dissou Affolabi, Mênonli Adjobimey, Gabriel Ade, Sévérin Anagonou, Ajay M. V. Kumar and Anthony D. Harries
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:651
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  42. Medical students’ perceptions of the use of simulated patients (SP) in communication training in medicine have been studied intensively, but insights about faculty perception of this type of simulation trainin...

    Authors: Simone Alvarez and Jobst-Hendrik Schultz
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:650
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  43. Treatment with a combination of d-β-hydroxybutyrate (BHB) and melatonin (M) improves survival in hemorrhagic shock models. Our objective was to find the most effective melatonin concentration in combination with ...

    Authors: Andrea Wolf, Kristine E. Mulier, Sydne L. Muratore and Gregory J. Beilman
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:649
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  45. RNA interference is employed extensively in Drosophila research to study gene function within a specific cell-type or tissue. Thousands of transgenic Drosophila lines have been generated to express double strande...

    Authors: Roslyn L. Mainland, Taylor A. Lyons, Mike M. Ruth and Jamie M. Kramer
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:647
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  46. Global literature describes differences in the incidence of gastric cancer among populations. For instance, Europeans have lower incidence rates of gastric cancer in relation to Latin and Asian populations, pa...

    Authors: Ellen Moreno da Silva, Marianne Rodrigues Fernandes, Darlen Cardoso de Carvalho, Luciana Pereira Colares Leitao, Giovanna Chaves Cavalcante, Esdras Edgar Batista Pereira, Antônio André Conde Modesto, João Farias Guerreiro, Paulo Pimentel de Assumpção, Sidney Emanuel Batista dos Santos and Ney Pereira Carneiro dos Santos
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:646
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    The Correction to this article has been published in BMC Research Notes 2017 10:761

  47. This study aims to demonstrate the effect of oral doxycycline on fecal microbiota of mice. Doxycycline is a common effector for control of gene expression using the tet-inducible system in transgenic mice. The...

    Authors: Felicia D. Duke Boynton, Aaron C. Ericsson, Mayu Uchihashi, Misha L. Dunbar and J. Erby Wilkinson
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:644
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  49. While surgical resection is recommended for most patients with early stage lung cancer, stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is being increasingly utilized. Provider-patient communication regarding risks/bene...

    Authors: Sara E. Golden, Charles R. Thomas Jr., Mark E. Deffebach, Mithran S. Sukumar, Paul H. Schipper, Brandon H. Tieu, Andrew Y. Kee, Andrew C. Tsen and Christopher G. Slatore
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:642
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  50. MicroRNA (miRNA) are short nucleotide strands with a regulatory function in the cell. Several miRNAs have been shown to be useful as biomarkers for different neoplasms. The aim of this project was to assess wh...

    Authors: Gil A. Geva, Ilan Gielchinsky, Nina Aviv, Klaas E. A. Max, Ofer N. Gofrit, Devorah Gur-Wahnon and Iddo Z. Ben-Dov
    Citation: BMC Research Notes 2017 10:641
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