03/26/2020
Research Article
Evaluation of Uranium in Organs of Residents from an Uranium-Rich Region using Teeth as BioindicatorsJoão DT Arruda-Neto*, Fermin Garcia and Henriette Righi AbstractThe Uranium extraction and processing plant of INB (Brazilian Nuclear Industries) is in Caetité, a city located in a region hosting the largest Uranium reserve of the country. The degree of Uranium contamination in the Caetité population was investigated before ... |
03/31/2020
Case Report
CT perfusion-guided endovascular treatment of symptomatic cerebral vasospasm in a patient with perimesencephalic non-aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhageAndrea Saletti*, Andrea Bernardoni, Luca Borgatti, Giuseppe Carità, Marco Farneti, Onofrio Marcello and Enrico Fainardi Symptomatic vasospasm represents an uncommon complication of perimesencephalic nonaneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) which is a benign form of SAH without any recognizable source of bleeding accounting for about 15% of non-traumatic SAH [1,2]. |
03/30/2020
Review Article
Primary prevention of SCD with ICD in the elderlyFabio Maria Gemelli*, Lucia Mancinelli, Olga Protic, Lorenzo Pimpini and Roberto Antonicelli Implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs) are electronic devices that can prevent sudden cardiac death (SCD) caused by arrhythmic events in patients. |
03/31/2020
Research Article
Gender and side effects of group cognitive behavior psychotherapyMichael Linden*, Beate Muschalla and Mara Walter AbstractMales and females are different in their interactional behavior, their way of suffering, and their way of expressing themselves. It is therefore supposed that they react differently in group settings. This includes the degree to which they experience burdens and side effects ... |
03/27/2020
Case Report
Effectiveness of prenatal intensive counselling on knowledge, attitude and acceptance of post placental intrauterine contraceptive device among mothersM Shanthini, Manjubala Dash*, A Felicia Chitra, S Jayanthi and P Sujatha AbstractIntroduction: Contraception is a method or device used to prevent pregnancy. In the first year of postpartum period around 65% of women are having unmet need of family planning. Post Placental Intrauterine Contraceptive Device is not only advantageous to the ... |
03/31/2020
Editorial
Palliative care approach to oncological patient – Main pointsMuhammed Emin Göktepe, Onur Öztürk* and Mustafa Ünal Dear EditorAccording to the World Health Organization definition, palliative care is an approach aimed at increasing the quality of life of patients and their relatives by addressing physical, psychosocial and spiritual needs and treating conditions early, such as pain while they are... |
03/27/2020
Opinion
Hypothesis about pathogenic action of Sars-COV-2Marasco Daniela, Del Prete Salvatore* and Sabetta Rosalaura AbstractThe Hypothesis born on a simple clinical data noted by some Chinese Reserchers during the starting point of epidemic began in the dicember of the 2019, for the novel member of human coronavirus, officially named as SARS‐CoV‐2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus... |
03/26/2020
Research Article
Neuroanatomical profile of hemineglect in patient’s body image modificationMaurizio Falso* and Eleonora Cattaneo Psy AbstractBackground: NSU is generally caused by right cerebral hemisphere lesions with a preeminent localization on the frontoparietal lobe. Aim: To assess the correlation between the typology and the brain lesion site and the consensual con... |
03/19/2020
Research Article
Educational strategy to increase knowledge and risk perception about sexually transmitted infection in polytechnic studentsAlba Cortes Alfaro* and Damarys Chacón O’farrill SummaryIntroduction: The incidence of STI-HIV/AIDS is on the rise, making adolescents a vulnerable group at risk. Objective: To increase the knowledge and perception of risk about STI-HIV/AIDS, through Educational Intervent... |
03/17/2020
Research Article
A comparative study between ultrasound guided and landmarks guided intraarticular sacroiliac injections in spondyloarthritis patientsPlamen Todorov* and Anastas Batalov AbstractPurpose: Sacroiliac joints (SIJ) inflammation and pain is particularly common in patients with Spondyloarthritis. Intraarticular SIJs injections represent a valuable therapeutic option in this condition. In the rheumatological outpatient clinics this procedur... |
03/17/2020
Review Article
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders – What does it mean?Rajeev Gupta* Prenatal alcohol exposure is one of the most important causes of preventable cognitive impairment in the world. The developing neurological system is exquisitely sensitive to harm from alcohol and there is now also substantial evidence that alcohol-related harm can extend... |
03/18/2020
Short Communication
Trends in TeledentistryRudrakshi C* AbstractSocioeconomic barriers appears to be the greatest threat to dental care apart from considering the geographic location of the population. Access to need of care becomes primary consideration and through teleconsultation it is possible to overcome these barriers. As oral cavit... |
03/13/2020
Mini Review
Progress of chemical components and biological activities of Fructus AmomiYuchen Xiao, Olagoke Zacchaeus Olatunde, Jianping Yong* and Canzhong Lu* AbstractFructus Amomi is “one of the top four south authentic Traditional Chinese Plant Medicines”, widely distributed in tropical and subtropical districts of China, such as Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, etc., which has ever been used in clinical for treatment of t... |
03/11/2020
Research Article
Mesoscopic irreversible thermodynamics of morphological evolution kinetics of helical conformation in bioproteins ‘DNA’ under the isothermal isobaric conditionsTarik Omer Ogurtani* and Ersin Emre Oren AbstractThe morphological evolution kinetics and instabilities of alpha helical peptide 3.613, which involves large amount of stored torsional elastic deformation energy (3-40 eV/molecule), is formulated by the variational method based on the connection between the rates of internal ... |
03/10/2020
Short Review
“Syndrome of Contractures and Deformities” according Prof. Hans Mau. Symptoms, diagnosis, treatment: Recommendations for parentsTomasz Karski* and Jacek Karski AbstractIn development of movement apparatus in small children, youth and – if not cured – in adults play the role two factors. First is connected with small disorders in brain – and in Pediatrics Orthopedic Departments we see very often children with the symptoms o... |
03/25/2020
Review Article
Dapt ReviewKARACA Özkan, KARASU Mehdi, KOBAT Mehmet A and KIVRAK Tarık AbstractDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) combining aspirin and a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor has been consistently shown to reduce recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) f... |
03/25/2020
Research Article
A study on pacemaker pocket infectionGoutam Datta* AbstractDual antiplatelet therapy (DAPT) combining aspirin and a P2Y12 receptor inhibitor has been consistently shown to reduce recurrent major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE) in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) or undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) f... |
03/06/2020
Research Article
Clinical relevance linked to echocardiography diagnosis in Bland, White and Garland syndromeMariela Céspedes Almira*, Adel Eladio González Morejón, Giselle Serrano Ricardo and Tania Rosa González Rodríguez AbstractIntroduction: Bland, White and Garland syndrome is a coronary anomaly with high mortality without treatment. Its clinical presentation is varied which makes epidemiological documentation difficult. Echocardiography is a useful non-invasive tool for diagnosis.... |
03/03/2020
Case Report
Pathological left ventricular hypertrophy and outflow tract obstruction in an infant of a diabetic mother: A case reportUjuanbi AS*, Onyeka CA, Yeibake WS, Oremodu T, Kunle-Olowu OE and Otaigbe BE AbstractBackground: Infants of diabetic mothers (IDMs) are at increased risk of developing congenital anomalies including cardiac defects. Pathological left ventricular hypertrophy, asymmetrical septal hypertrophy and outflow tract obstruction is a rare but known car... |
03/03/2020
Review Article
His bundle pacing in heart failure: A review of current literatureRahul Chaudhary* and Jalaj Garg AbstractBiventricular (BiV) pacing revolutionized the heart failure management in patients with sinus rhythm and left bundle branch block; however, left ventricular-lead placement is not always technically possible. Also, BiV pacing does not fully normalize ventricular activation and... |
03/10/2020
Research Article
Therapeutic application of herbal essential oil and its bioactive compounds as complementary and alternative medicine in cardiovascular-associated diseasesAhmad Firdaus B Lajis* and Noor Hanis Ismail Abstract Background: Herbal essential oil contains pharmacological benefits for intervention treatment of various diseases. Studies have demonstrated its antimicrobial, antioxidant, and anti-inflammatory effect involving in vitro cell culture and preclinical animal mode... |
03/27/2020
Research Article
ECHO…for a change!!Manish Motwani*, Rajeev Palvia, Bhavesh Nanda, Mahek Motwani, Bhakti Chaubal, Jyoti Kesarkar, Bhakti Mange and Sneha Shukla IntroductionThe childhood obesity is increased more than three folds in last two decades in developed world. There is nutritional transition seen in the developing world including India. The westernization in diet of the Indian population along with prosperity brings the brunt of ove... |
03/18/2020
Case Report
Epstein-Barr infection causing toxic epidermal necrolysis, hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis and cerebritis in a pediatric patientAikaterini Solomou, Vasileios Patriarcheas, Pantelis Kraniotis and Andreas Eliades AbstractToxic epidermal necrolysis -the most serious variant of Steven Johnson Syndrome -arises as the result of cell-mediated cytotoxic reaction against keratinocytes. Most common inciting factors include drugs, and infections. On the other hand, Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (... |
03/16/2020
Case Report
Giant prolactinoma case with side effects due to cabergolineSemiha Çalkaya*, Fahri Bayram, Ali Kurtsoy and Hüseyin Dursun AbstractDopamine agonists should usually be the first treatment for patients with prolactinomas of all sizes, because these drugs decrease serum prolactin concentrations and decrease the size of most lactotroph adenomas. Cabergoline is preferred first. When cabergoline develops side ... |
03/04/2020
Case Report
Zoon’s Vulvitis: A case reportS Murphy and A Das BackgroundZoon’s vulvitis or plasma cell vulvitis (PCV) is a rare, benign inflammatory condition of the vulvar mucosa [1]. PCV can present with an asymptomatic lesion, or can cause discomfort, dyspareunia and pruritus [2]. In this way, PCV can mimic other lesions of the v... |
03/20/2020
Review Article
Artificial Intelligence in the healthcare of older peopleElizabeta B Mukaetova-Ladinska*, Tracy Harwood and John Maltby AbstractClinical applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in healthcare are relatively rare. The high expectations in relation to data analysis influencing general healthcare have not materialized, with few exceptions, and then predominantly in the field of rare diseases, oncolog... |
03/10/2020
Review Article
Bioactive components of teaGargi Sen*, Nilanjan Sarkar, Moutusi Nath and Subhasis Maity AbstractTea (Black tea and Green tea) are one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world. However, with the increasing interest in the health properties of tea and a significant rise in scientific investigation, this review covers some of the recent findings on the health ben... |
03/19/2020
Review Article
Vegetables associated with reduced risk of cancerRobert Skopec* AbstractThe present study aimed to investigate and identify the association between the intake of allium vegetables and colorectal cancer (CRC) in population. A hospital‐based matched case‐control study was conducted between June 2009 and November 2011 in three hospitals. Eight h... |
03/09/2020
Research Article
A quantum mechanical model for hole transport through DNA: predicting conditions for oscillatory/non-oscillatory behaviorATM Golam Sarwar, M Rezwan Khan and Arshad Khan* AbstractA quantum mechanical model that considers tunneling and inelastic scattering has been applied to explain the hole transfer reaction from a G (Guanine) base to a GGG base cluster through a barrier of Adenine bases, (A)n (n = 1-16). For n = 1, the ratio of tun... |
03/05/2020
Review Article
Do genes matter in sleep?-A comprehensive updateRajib Dutta* AbstractSleep is considered as a complex process in human beings and is least understood mechanism. Role of sleep in synaptic plasticity remains a debatable topic till date. Sleep is influenced by genetic background of the individual. EEG done in human sleep showed strong influence o... |
03/09/2020
Research Article
Non-force electromagnetic fieldsVV Aksenov* IntroductionThe non-force magnetic fields were first predicted by Chandrasekhar in 1956 in his well-known published work [1]. Since then there have appeared a large number of theoretical studies [5,6,15,17] with the research into various aspects of physical manifestations of non-forc... |
03/12/2020
Research Article
Using correlative microscopy for studying and treatment of Mycoplasma infections of the ophtalmic mucosaDel Prete Salvatore*, Marasco Daniela, De Gennaro Roberto and Del Prete Antonio AbstractPurpose: We have studied in 18-month 21 patients showing kerato-conjunctivitis and/or dermato-blefaritis, where we will find a constant presence of mycoplasma in SEM optical cytology samples. The 21 patients were divided as follows: 7 allergic, 7 alleged alle... |
03/12/2020
Research Article
Prevalence of premarital sexual practice and associated factors among Goba town high school students, South East-EthiopiaShemsu Nuriye Hagisso* and Tilahun Beyene Handiso AbstractBackground: Premarital sexual practice significantly attributes for increase adolescent’s risk of unintended pregnancy, early marriage, abortion and STIs. In Ethiopia adolescents were intended to engage at early initiation to sexual intercourse without ... |
03/10/2020
Review Article
So-called idiopathic scoliosis – disfiguring deformity in children, pain problems in adults. Information about biomechanical etiology, classification and therapyTomasz Karski* AbstractIn the article presented the etiology of the so-called idiopathic scoliosis (Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis [AIS]), new classification, there are given rules of therapy and causal prophylaxis. This knowledge is based on observations from 1984, but essentially from the years ... |
03/09/2020
Research Article
Impact of Christian meditation and biofeedback on the mental health of graduate students in seminary: A pilot studyPaul Ratanasiripong* and Sun Tsai AbstractWith increasing awareness of the mental health issues among the clergy and seminary students, it is important to explore possible interventions to help address their mental health concerns. This pilot study examined the impact of Christian meditation and biofeedback on levels... |
03/05/2020
Research Article
The different levels of depression and anxiety among Pakistani professionalsSehrish Hassan* and Waqar Husain AbstractThe present study was conducted to examine the relationship between work-stress, depression and anxiety among six major professionals (doctors, engineers, bankers, nurses, teachers, and lawyers). The inquiry included 260 professionals from different private and governmental s... |
03/05/2020
Research Article
Dairy cattle producers’ perception on Oestrus Synchronization and mass artificial insemination services in Waliso and Ilu Districts of South West Shoa Zone of Oromia, EthiopiaAbera Fekata*, Ulfina Galmessa, Lemma Fita, Chala Merera and Amanuel Bekuma AbstractThe study was conducted in Ilu and Waliso districs of South West Shoa Zone to investigate the perception of dairy cattle producers on oestrus synchronization and mass artificial insemination services. A total of 122 respondents (38 from Ilu and 84 from Waliso districts) ownin... |
03/04/2020
Research Article
Anatomical changes of the development of red Sokoto goat stomachBello A*, Joseph OA, Onua JE, Onyeanusib BI, Umaru MA and Bodinga HA AbstractThis study is aimed at investigating the age related changes in postnatal development of red Sokoto goat stomach. In this study, a total of ten red Sokoto goat digestive tract samples were used and they were grouped into five (5) age categories (group A to E). The goat ages w... |
03/03/2020
Research Article
Common reproductive problem associated with one humped camel (Camelus dromedarius) in West AfricaBello A* and Bodinga HA AbstractThe problems of reproduction in the camel are not extensively investigated as in the bovine, caprine and ovine species. There is need to elucidate the problem in detailed in order to overcome the problem of production and genetic multiplication. The information collected on t... |
03/02/2020
Mini Review
Depression as a civilization-deformed adaptation and defence mechanismBohdan Wasilewski*, Olha Yourtsenyuk and Eugene Egan AbstractDepression is currently one of the main barriers to further civilizational development. Despite intensive efforts, it is a growing health, social and economic problem. We still lack clarity regarding the ethology of depression and treatment is still mainly symptomatic. The au... |
03/14/2020
Case Report
A case of Pulmonary Tuberculosis complicated by Pulmonary ThromboembolismJiawen Wang, Changwu Wan, Yuanhe Wang, Mingjie Li, Le Chen and Wang Jie* AbstractWe report a case of pulmonary embolism complicated with pulmonary tuberculosis. A 48-year-old woman suffered from pulmonary tuberculosis more than 6 years without formal treatment. Recently, she went to hospital because of “chest tightness and dyspnea”, and died i... |