Volume 1, Issue 1

01-01-2015 · pp. 1–30 · 8 articles

In this issue

Article
Body Image Disturbance: An alternative hypothesis on the common psychopathology link in Anorexia Nervosa, Bulimia Nervosa and Binge Eating Disorder
Ashwin Gojanur, Nataraj Gojanur
pp. 1–2 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.1 · Published
Body Image Disturbance (BID) which is defined as abnormalities in behavior, cognition or perception of one’s body weight or shape is an increasing psychiatric problem associated with several mental health conditions. Ano…
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Dilemma in the diversity of foramen magnum dimensions
David Kilroy, Arun HS Kumar
pp. 3–6 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.2 · Published
Foramen magnum, which is an opening for the passage of spinal cord is highly variable in its dimensions, the reasons for which are not known. In this report we examined a few skulls from different species and performed s…

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Cloud Computing in Healthcare and Biomedical research: Exchanging data at the speed of thought
Sharad B Nalawade
pp. 7–10 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.3 · Published
Advances in computing and networks have considerably improved the way we communicate and exchange information. The improved efficiency in communication and data exchange has contributed to globalization in true sense, wi…

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Relationship between spirituality and socio-demographic factors in an African population.
Anifat B. Ibraheem, Waheed A. Ibraheem
pp. 11–15 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.4 · Published
Background: Spirituality is an important aspect of life that is not often addressed in modern day medical practice. This is related to the lack of clarity about the nature of the concept. However, its role in research is…

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Musculoskeletal Disorders among Plastering Workers
Ali Choupani, Seyed Younes Hosseini, Mehdi Sadeghi, Mahshid Namdari
pp. 16–19 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.5 · Published
Introduction: Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders (WMSDs) represent one of the leading causes of occupational injury and disability. Construction workers are at high risk of developing the WMSDs. This study conducted …
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Oral and Salivary Changes among Renal Patients Undergoing Hemodialysis and Renal Transplant: A Cross Sectional Study
Suresh Goli, Ravi kiran Alaparthi, Samatha yalamanchili, Harshavardhan Talla, Purnachandrarao Naik Nunsavathu, Vijay kumar Ambaldhage
pp. 20–22 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.6 · Published
Background:Renal Failure involves an irreversible loss of renal function. This result in increased Blood Urea Nitrogen (BUN) levels which may lead to high concentration of salivary urea nitrogen (SUN) levels. The oral ca…

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Lithium carbonate toxicity in sprague dawley rats
Satishbhai Tribovanbhai Panchal, Kanti Prajapati
pp. 23–25 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.7 · Published
Lithium carbonate is commonly used in the treatment of bipolar disorder and in delaying the progression of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. However a narrow therapeutic window and safety concerns limits its clinical utilit…
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Induction and Growth Optimisation of hairy root culture of Chlorophytum species
Sharada L. Deore, Anjali Kide
pp. 26–30 · DOI: 10.5530/BEMS.1.1.8 · Published
We aimed to develop a protocol for development of hairy root culture and to enhance secondary metabolite level in Chlorophytum species. Explants such as leaf and tubers of Chlorophytum species were used however only tube…