05/21/2020
Case Report
Bee venom: a case of effectiveness on skin varicosities veins with review of its dermatological benefitsMohamed El Amraoui*, Rachid Frikh, Naoufal Hjira and Mohammed Boui AbstractBee venom is a very rich and varied biochemical complex, which explains the multitude of its physiological effects as well as its medical indications. In dermatology, apart from psoriasis, few studies have been conducted concerning its interest and effectiveness; however the ... |
05/25/2020
Research Article
Measurement of background ionizing radiation in the federal university of technology owerri, Nigeria using calibrated digital geiger counterEke BC* and Emelue HU AbstractThe measurement of the natural ionizing radiation in the Federal University of Technology Owerri, Nigeria was carried out using a well calibrated Digital Geiger Muller counter models GCA – 04w. Measurements were taken randomly in thirty (30) diff erent locations outside... |
05/22/2020
Review Article
Review on impacts of COVID-19 pandemic on life animals and dairy product processing industries of the worldLammifyad Chimde* AbstractThis review was conducted for the objective of assessing causes of COVID-19 pandemic impacts on life animals and dairy product processing industry of the world. Since its outbreak in Wuhan town of China, the newly emerged strains of corona virus COVID-19 causes incredible cri... |
05/25/2020
Case Report
Anaesthetic management of an elderly patient with ischaemic heart disease and previous MI undergoing elective inguinal hernia repair: Case reportKhaleel Ahmad Najar* Anka Amin, Mohammad Ommid AbstractIschemic heart disease may occur in isolation, or in combination with the pathological process of vascular ageing, arteriosclerosis. These two conditions have differing impacts on the haemodynamic changes in response to anaesthesia and surgery. Hypertension is not a feature o... |
05/21/2020
Case Report
Acute pancreatitis with uncommon presentation of myocardial infarctionZubin Sharma*, Ravindra Pradeep Sharma and Divya Sharma AbstractAcute pancreatitis is inflammation of the pancreas that may be accompanied by a systemic inflammatory response which results in impairment of the functioning of various organs, systems. Pancreatitis associated vascular complications very often cause morbidity and mortality. T... |
05/29/2020
Research Article
Preventive treatment in an osteoporotic femoral upper metaphysis-A clinical case: Me Louise V…Yves Cirotteau* In 1992, a patient, born July 10, 1910, aged 82, with major osteoporosis [1-3], was operated on her left hip. The surgeon performs a biomaterial transplant using natural coral [4]. Follow-up is two years. She died in 1994 of acute respiratory failure. Three bone graft osteodensitometry [5] shows ... |
05/29/2020
Opinion
Demystifying the power of magnesiumAnjana Agarwal* Epsom salts was inadvertently discovered in Epson spring in England and used as magnesium salt in 1697. It is simply the magnesium sulphate, a commonly used ingredient in beauty and wellness kiosks for soothing joints, muscles and mind. Richard Martin Willstatter working on plant pigments begged ... |
05/30/2020
Research Article
Dysfunctional breathing in childrenAmanda MP Trompenaars#, Aalt PJ Van Roest# and Anja APH Vaessen-Verberne* AbstractObjective: Dysfunctional breathing (DB) refers to abnormal patterns of breathing. No gold standard exists for diagnosis. In clinical practice we regularly see children with functional breathing problems. We collected data from this patient group to gain more ... |
05/29/2020
Review Article
Maternal, neonatal and children´s health in Sub-Saharan East AfricaJosef Donát* SummaryThe Czech model for reducing maternal and neonatal mortality for countries in sub-Saharan East Africa was created on the basis of the Archdiocesan Charity Prague project for a specific region-subcounty Buikwe, Diocese of Lugazi, Mukono Region in Uganda, a region with about 30,... |
05/29/2020
Short Review
Levosimendan in sepsis ÂUgur Koca* and Burcu Tanay Demirdöven Levosimendan is a calcium sensitizer and its inotropic effect is mainly attributed to the troponin C of the myocardial fine filaments with calcium. Levosimendan also inhibits phosphodiesterase III. In contrast to inotropic effects, this does not increase calcium entry into the cell, which explain... |
05/28/2020
Clinical Image
Opera-glass hand with arthritis mutilans in psoriatic arthritisGautam Mullick*, Ajay Handa and Vikas Chauhan A 42 years old gentleman who was a known case of Psoriasis vulgaris since last 5 years presented to the Rheumatology clinic with inflammatory arthritis predominantly involving the joints of the upper extremities. Musculoskeletal examination of both hands revealed dactylitis and distal inter... |
05/27/2020
Opinion
Management of gestational diabetes during ‘COVID19 time’Nicolina Di Biase* AbstractThe measures put in place by many governments around the world to fight the spread of COVID-19 have drastically reduced visits to diabetes centres. To keep providing people with diabetes the professional support they need and reduce the inconvenience caused by the interruptio... |
05/21/2020
Research Article
Risk Factors Associated to Patients with Type 2 Diabetes in Lahore DistrictSnobia Munir*, Samreen Riaz, Tooba Arshad and Aasma Riaz AbstractOur research aimed to check the impact of some significant risk variables on diabetes growth and the specific goal of this study was to evaluate the connection of industrial fields with diabetes risk variables. The current research also informs us about the most important ris... |
05/26/2020
Review Article
Role of yoga in Parkinson’s disease-A comprehensive update of the literatureRajib Dutta* AbstractParkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by progressive degenerative motor symptoms (e.g., tremors, impaired balance and gait) and nonmotor symptoms (e.g., fatigue, sleep disturbances, pain) that can negatively influence health and mental w... |
05/25/2020
Case Report
Vaginal embryonal rhabdomyosarcoma in young woman: A case report and literature reviewIssam Lalya*, Sana Laatitioui, Ismail Essadi, Abdelhamid El Omrani and Mouna Khouchani AbstractRhabdomyosarcomas are the most common soft tissue tumors of childhood. They are characterized by their poor prognosis. Vaginal location is very rare after puberty and exceptional in the post menopause. Treatment is based on several therapeutic measures combining neoadjuvant c... |
05/14/2020
Research Article
Socio-demographic characteristics and other factors associated with depressive illness among medical students at the University of Port HarcourtAsuquo EO*, Nkporbu AK*, Okechukwu C, Onoh I and Okafor NT AbstractBackground: The burden of depression as a mental disorder has continued to increase and constituting an enormous public health concern among all age groups. A number of socio-demographic, and other factors including a stressful and rigorous academic programme... |
05/18/2020
Short Communication
Contemporary learning or E-Learning in physiotherapy, pre and post COVID-19: Short communicationMohammed Suhail*, Sharath C and Akhil Mathew Since December 2019, an outbreak of novel corona virus disease was reported in Wuhan, which has subsequently affected more than 160 countries worldwide. The ongoing outbreak has been declared as a pandemic by WHO, a global public health emergency. Several countries are successfully fighting with ... |
05/19/2020
Research Article
Prognosis of peripartum cardiomyopathy in sub-Saharan Africa (Burkina Faso South-West PPCM register)Taryètba André Arthur Seghda*, Théodore Boro, Jean Eudes Bambara, Kadari Cisse, Andrés Miguel Lopez, André K Samadoulougou and Patrice Zabsonre AbstractPeripartum cardiomyopathy is one of the curable cardiomyopathy. It’s a severe and frequent disease arising among women of childbearing age. Its evolution in the long-term among some patients leads to chronic heart failure. Our study aims to determine from a prospective ... |
05/16/2020
Case Report
Chronic subdural haematoma associated with arachnoid cyst of the middle fossa in a soccer player: Case report and review of the literatureElena Beretta*, Michele Incerti, Giuseppe Raudino, Gaspare F Montemagno and Franco Servadei AbstractIntroduction: Arachnoid cyst (AC) is a congenital, benign, extra-axial lesion often found incidentally on intracranial imaging and makes up almost 1% of all intracranial masses. It arises from the splitting of arachnoid membranes with components similar to th... |
05/29/2020
Review Article
Study of the influence of relay elements on the erosion process on the basis of GIS technologyZH Aliyev* and TA Hajiyev AnnotationErosion has become widespread in the local climatic conditions of Azerbaijan. From this point of view, different types of erosion (washing, erosion, deflation, etc.) can often be found in many soil types formed in the territory of the republic. It should be taken into accou... |
05/27/2020
Research Article
Risk evaluation and modeling of soils contaminated with Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in parts of Bonny Island, Niger Delta, NigeriaNwankwoala HO*, Amadi AN, Omofuophu E and Ibrahim HA AbstractEnvironmental impact of a recent oil spill incident in Bonny terminal using soil media was studied using a risk-based modeling approach. The establishment of the presence of contaminants of concern (CoC), evaluation/assessment, modeling spilled volume and ascertaining potenti... |
05/11/2020
Review Article
Studies of the possibility of determining amplifications in kinematic pairsIH Aliyev* AnnotationThe article discusses approaches to solving problems of accurately determining strength in kinematic pairs. It is known that the nature of the bonds imposed by kinematic pairs is determined by the geometric shapes of the elements of the pairs. For what, here, the bonds acte... |
05/26/2020
Review Article
PISA Syndrome-Orthopedic manifestation of a neurological disease?Rajib Dutta* AbstractPleurothotonus, commonly known as Pisa Syndrome (PS), is a rare neurological disorder characterized by lateral bending of the trunk with a tendency to lean to one side. This is typically mobile and resolves in supine position. It often presents as an incapacitating symptom of... |
05/29/2020
Mini Review
Patients suffer when healthcare stocks riseDeane Waldman* When a stock price rises or has a better P/E ratio, this is generally considered a measure of success. Is this true for health insurance stocks? Stock holders certainly are happy, but what about the purchasers of the carriers’ policies? Are patients smiling when the stock price goes up? |
05/27/2020
Review Article
Role of nanotechnology in diagnosing and treating COVID-19 during the PandemicAbdul Waris, Muhammad Ali, Atta Ullah Khan, Asmat Ali and Abdul Baset* AbstractThe coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. To date, the virus has infected roughly 5,000,000 people and caused approximately 345,000 deaths worldwide, an... |
05/21/2020
Review Article
Microbiome and Gastroesophageal Disease: Pathogenesis and Implications for TherapySteve M D’Souza, Lindsey B Cundra, Byung Soo Yoo, Parth J Parekh and David A Johnson* AbstractThere is growing evidence that gastroesophageal disease is influenced by the esophageal microbiome, and that commensal bacteria of the oropharynx, stomach, and colon are thought to have a role in modulatiing pathogenesis. These emerging hypotheses are based on observed change... |
05/13/2020
Case Report
Frequent, Genetic Polyps-Familial Adenomatous PolyposisAnubha Bajaj* Familial adenomatous polyposis is an autosomal dominant syndrome of variable penetration and constitutes the second frequent inherited syndrome enunciating the emergence of a colorectal carcinoma. |
05/15/2020
Opinion
Fever is not a symptom in COVID-19: None of the diseases require fever as its symptomKM Yacob* We have been hearing for centuries that ‘fever is not a disease but a symptom’. Physicians say that fever is a symptom of diseases like flu to cancer.
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05/28/2020
Case Report
Twin-stage technique for occlusal rehabilitation of a mutilated dentition – A case reportGita Rani and Amarjeet Gambhir* SummaryFunctional and aesthetic rehabilitation of an extremely worn dentition is one of the most challenging aspects of Prosthodontics. A thorough examination and diagnosis & selection of appropriate occlusal scheme are key factors to achieve optimal clinical outcome. Among the v... |
05/28/2020
Research Article
Characterization of plastic degrading bacteria isolated from landfill sitesAfreen Bakht, Nouman Rasool* and Saima Iftikhar AbstractThe plastic pollution is threatening the environment because it has very slow degradation rate and high usage in regular activities. The present study aims at the isolation of novel microorganisms that would assist faster degradation process of polyethylene. The waste samples... |
05/11/2020
Mini Review
Role of T-Helper cells (CD4+ T Cells) in human immune system against some microbial infection: A mini reviewAli M*, Lurwan M, Halliru SN and Salihi AM AbstractThe human immune system consists of innate and adaptive immune responses which both provide protective immunity to microbial infection. The adaptive immune system consists of T and B cell which act as second line defense through production of neutralizing antibody by B cells ... |
05/11/2020
Research Article
Physicochemical and microbiological quality of tanker waters in Bengaluru urban for safe water supplyJustin Joseph and Sibi G* AbstractThis study investigated the water quality of tanker waters that was collected from Bengaluru urban areas to assess its suitability for domestic purpose. A total of 50 samples were collected in dry (March 2019) season. All samples were analyzed for various hydrochemical parame... |
05/06/2020
Research Article
Trial of labor after cesarean outcomes with excessive gestational weight gainSophia Halassy* and Angela Marras SummaryThe success of vaginal birth after cesarean section (VBAC) has been correlated with a variety of maternal characteristics such as age, ethnicity, and body mass index (BMI, calculated as weight in kilograms divided by height in meters squared). The patient’s BMI just prio... |
05/25/2020
Research Article
The evaluation of bandage soft contact lenses as a primary treatment for traumatic corneal abrasionsHashim Thiab Hassan* AbstractBackground: Corneal abrasions are a common result of eye trauma. Corneal injuries are very common in both the adult and pediatric population and account for a significant proportion of the workload of most emergency departments. Although abrasion heals well w... |
05/22/2020
Research Article
Can we predict Alzheimer’s Disease through the eye lens?Sandeep CS*, Vijayakumar N and Sukesh Kumar A AbstractAlzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a common dementia problem of the old population. The two main hallmarks of AD are tau protein and amyloid-beta protein. The relevant investigations on AD suggest that these proteins are also seen in the eye. There are many tests and imaging m... |
05/20/2020
Research Article
Evaluation of the efficacy of transcorneal electric stimulation therapy in retinitis pigmentosa patients with electrophysiological and structural testsMualla Sahin Hamurcu*, Sema Akkan AydogmuÅŸ and M. Sinan SARICAOÄžLU AbstractA Statement of Significance: This study shows that the effect of transcorneal electrical stimulation (TES) therapy as a stimulator device in retinitis pigmentosa (RP)patients with have a significant increase in visual acuity and shortening of p100 latency in ... |
05/20/2020
Research Article
Changes in intraocular pressure after ND-yag laser posterior capsulotomyHashim Thiab Hassan* AbstractBackground: The posterior capsule opacification (PCO) is also known as after cataract is a common complication after planned extra capsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with or without intraocular lens (IOL) implantation. The aim of this study was to evaluate t... |
05/25/2020
Review Article
Identifying patterns in COVID-19: Morbidity, recovery and the aftermathVinod Nikhra* Abstract The infectivity and pathogenesis: SARS-CoV-2, the causative agent of Covid-19, involves Angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) receptors on type II alveolar type 2 (AT2) cells in lungs. Apart from, the upper and lower respiratory tracts, the disease affects the... |
05/25/2020
Research Article
Risk taking sexual behaviors among young adults – findings from a cross sectional population based survey in BarbadosAlok Kumar*, Nicole Drakes, Shawna Crichlow, Keagan Mohammed and Jacqueline Wiltshire AbstractBackground: The National Strategic Plan for HIV Prevention and Control 2014-2018 recognized the need for the utilization of research findings to guide the development of HIV policies, programs and interventions for the general population and key population gr... |
05/21/2020
Review Article
COVID-19: Targeting the cytokine storm via cholinergic anti-inflammatory (Pyridostigmine)Ahmed H Osman* AbstractBackground: The development of COVID-19 having been set apart as the third presentation of an exceptionally pathogenic coronavirus into the human populace after the extreme intense SARS-COV and MERS-COV in the twenty-first century. The infection itself doesn&... |
05/22/2020
Letter to the Editor
South Asia is more vulnerable to COVID-19 pandemicHom Nath Chalise* Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) which originated in China spread progressively all over the world [1]. On 11th March 2020 WHO declared COVID-19 outbreaks as a pandemic [2]. |
05/11/2020
Research Article
Role of community health fairs in providing health services, improving health of rural residentsJustine Jobman, Trina Aguirre*, Ann Koehler, Leeza Struwe and Wendy Wells AbstractIntroduction: Obesity (BMI ≥ 30 kg m-2) is epidemic globally and is associated with increased risk for a wide range of physical and mental health comorbidities. This is a particular concern for rural residents who have a greater rate of obesity than urban ... |
05/19/2020
Case Report
Case reports of observed significant improvement in patients with ARDS due to COVID-19 and maximum ventilatory support after inhalation of sodium bicarbonateWardeh A*, Conklin J and Ko M The emergence of COVID-19 worldwide in an unprecedented pandemic. COVID-19 has a significant mortality, mostly from acute lung injury. We reviewed the available literature from China and Europe in regard to the behavior of SARS-Cov2 and ability to adhere to the cell wall [1,2]. The evidence based... |
05/18/2020
Review Article
Contemporary American stupidityJames F Welles* The American character is filled with contradictions and paradoxes [1], so it is understandable that, being susceptible to the imperfections, weakness and evils afflicting all peoples [2], it features its share and many types of injustices and stupidity. |
05/15/2020
Opinion
Determination of calcium in the tooth structure by using flame emission spectrophotometerŞükrü Kalaycı* 018Calcium is the most common element in the tooth’s structure. In addition, calcium is one of the elements that are effective in maintaining dental health. As a result of calcium deficiency, the tooth becomes brittle and begins to rot. Calcium deficiency usually occurs in acidic beverage c... |
05/07/2020
Research Article
Gene polymorphisms CVPDr on some plants citrus in Bali IslandI Gusti Ayu Diah Yuniti, I Ketut Widnyana*, I Gede Putu Wirawan, I Nyoman Wijaya and Made Sritamin AbstractCitrus Vein Phloem Degeneration (CVPD) is the main disease of citrus plants in Indonesia. This disease is caused by Gram negative bacteria, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. Almost all citrus plants are susceptible to this disease and only a few citrus plants such as seedles... |
05/05/2020
Mini Review
Incidence and disease control of Zucchini yellow mosaic potyvirusMahmoud Hamdy Abd El-Aziz* AbstractZucchini yellow mosaic potyvirus (ZYMV) was first identified in northern Italy. It likes other species of the family Potyuiridue. ZYMV has been recorded in many countries since 1981. The efficient intercontinental spread of the virus can be explained by international trading ... |
05/04/2020
Case Report
Acute and post burn reconstructive surgery of the female trunk with artificial dermis to facilitate healthy pregnancyDantzer E*, Campech G and Mazanovich M The sequelae of deep and extensive burns to the abdomen can lead to serious complications during pregnancy. Studies and publications covering this subject are scarce and outdated. The complications described arise during the 3rd trimester of pregnancy, and surgical treatments to address these com... |
05/04/2020
Review Article
The benefits of biochemical bone markersSek Aksaranugraha* To improve efficiency in Osteoporosis treatment |
05/06/2020
Review Article
Exploring pathophysiology of COVID-19 infection: Faux espoir and dormant therapeutic optionsVinod Nikhra* AbstractCOVID-19 virus structural components: The 2019-nCoV, also called SARS-CoV-2, was first reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The disease was named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and the virus responsible for it as the COVID-19 virus, respectively, b... |
05/11/2020
Review Article
Neutrophils, NETs, NETosis and their paradoxical roles in COVID-19Al-Anazi KA*, Al-Anazi WK and Al-Jasser AM AbstractThe pandemic of COVID-19 has adversely affected the world in many aspects. The health and economic sectors suffer most of the repercussions of this disease. The search for a cure for this rapidly spreading virus which is causing massive life losses worldwide requires clear un... |
05/13/2020
Review Article
Impact of Community Oriented Ear Care (COEC) on national programme for control of deafness in India: A critical lookSanjeev Davey*, Anuradha Davey and Rajesh Jain AbstractThe National Programme for Prevention and Control of Deafness (NPCD) was launched in 2006 by Government of India, but despite its phase wise implementation, the community oriented ear care has not been properly realized in view of existing IPHS Standards 2012 at PHC Level. So... |
05/06/2020
Review Article
8 Gy single dose radiotherapy for bone metastasis in COVID-19 pandemia period: ReviewBora Uysal*, Hakan Gamsız, Ferrat Dincoglan, Omer Sager, Selcuk Demiral and Murat Beyzadeoglu AbstractBone metastases in cancer patients are highly painful and decrease the quality of life for these group of population. Covid-19 pandemia is a global challenging issue that mostly affect the patients with immune suppression or having comorbid diseases older than 65 years old. T... |
05/02/2020
Review Article
Our experience with single patch repair of complete atrioventricular septal defectsCan Vuran*, Uygar Yoruker, Oguz Omay, Bulent Saritas, Canan Ayabakan, Ozlem Sarisoy and Riza Turkoz AbstractBackground: Various surgical methods have been utilized in the management of complete atrioventricular septal defects (CAVSD). Early intervention and achievement of a competent left atrioventricular valve are the key factors for successful treatment. <... |
05/02/2020
Review Article
Parabens: The love - hate moleculePD Gupta* and K Pushkala Parabens are the esters of para-hydroxybenzoic acid [1], mimicking oestrogen, the hormone which makes a woman a woman; women love it and men hate it. However, with an excess use of this compound, even women can develop cancers of oestrogen responsive organs. |
05/05/2020
Research Article
‘Rotational alignment on patients’ clinical outcome of total knee arthroplasty: Distal femur axillary X-ray view to qualify rotation of the femoral componentS Magersky* AbstractBackground: Rotation of the femoral component in total knee replacement (TKR) is very important for good long-term results. Malrotation of the femoral component usually requires subsequent reimplantation. We performed X-ray projections of the knee at 90° ... |
05/05/2020
Review Article
Implications on mental health by the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic: The role of general practitionerJose Luis Turabian* AbstractCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic gives rise to a significant number of psychological consequences and health problems. The GP must recognize the feelings generated in their patients and address them. This task includes 4 areas: 1. Knowing and managing the epidemic... |
05/16/2020
Short Communication
Detection limit of a lutetium based non-paralizable PET-like detectorEmmanuel Busato* and Édouard Roux AbstractThe effect of the intrinsic lutetium radioactivity on the detection performances of a LYSO based in-beam PET-like prototype used for quality control of hadrontherapy treatments is studied. This radioactivity leads to a background that degrades the measurement of the β+ s... |