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Mar 2017 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4526.jddd-17-1454
Laraib MalikCorresponding author
Congenital malformations usually occur during organogenesis and result in complete or partial absence of an anatomical part or alteration in its normal configuration. Major structural anomalies occur in 2-3% of live births.The reported global incidence of tracheoesophageal fistula is roughly 1 in 2,…
Dec 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-16-1281
Ahmed H. AlghamdiCorresponding author
Objectives This study describes and compares the epidemiological criteria of children with diabetes from 2007 to 2014. Methods A prospective study conducted with 372 children with diabetes mellitus. An access program was used for data collection, and SPSS 17 was used to analyses the results. Results…
Nov 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-3585.jpmc-16-1198
M. Dolores Gil-LlarioCorresponding author
Spain is one of the countries with the highest incidence of HIV within the European Union. Multiple and complex factors influence HIV infection in young people. This study aims to determine the influence of sexual sensation seeking, sexual compulsivity and perceived sexual pleasure variables in cond…
Oct 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-16-1240
Jan Kristoper P. de GuzmanCorresponding author
Background: Impulse Control Disorders (ICDs) are characterized as pathologicalbehavioral patterns of excess impulsivity which may result as part of the non-motor complications of Parkinson’s disease (PD). These significantly affect the patient’s overall quality of life and have impact on their care…
Aug 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-16-1200
Hashem AlhashemiCorresponding author
Objective: To assess mortality, medical complications, and care indicators among stroke patients admitted to general medical units at King Abdulaziz Medical City-Jeddah-Saudi Arabia. Methods: This retrospective cohort study included all adult patients (>16 years) admitted to KAMC-Jeddah between Janu…
Dec 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-2140.jaa-15-715
Claire KeversCorresponding author
Since a few years, more and more attention has been specifically given to dietary antioxidants as agents promoting health and preventing the incidence of diseases. As part of these efforts, analytical methods and assays have been developed to measure the antioxidant content in food substances. In th…
Dec 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-15-799
Yasuo HirayamaCorresponding author
Objective: Hospital construction work, among other environmental factors, is a risk factor for invasive aspergillosis (IA). Methods: We retrospectively surveyed the incidence of IA in hematology-oncology patients before and during hospital construction and studied the effectiveness of prophylactic o…
Oct 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-5020.jnrt-15-726
Dao-Ming TongCorresponding author
Background: A higher incidence of symptomatic lacunar infarction (LI) was confirmed in metropolitan areas. The aim of this study was to determinethe prevalence characteristics and early predictors of LI in a population of elderly outpatients in northern China. Methods: From February 2011 to March 20…
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-14-382
Emad RaddaouiCorresponding author
Background/Aims: Thyroid disorders are a common, worldwide clinical problem in general practice.It presents predominantly as a thyroid nodule. Each thyroid nodule has a risk of cancer. The incidence of thyroid cancer is much more common in Saudi Arabia in comparison to the West. There is a worldwide…
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2574-4488.jna-14-601
Michele AndreucciCorresponding author
Iodinated radiographic contrast agents (IRCA) are pharmaceutical agents used to improve the visibility of internal organs and structures in X-ray based imaging techniques. However, IRCA may have adverse unwanted effects, ranging from a mild inconvenience, such as itching, to a life-threatening emerg…
Aug 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2329-9487.jhc-13-313
Drayton A. HammondCorresponding author
Objective: Ablation of foci within the atria has been shown to resolve symptoms of atrial fibrillation and atrial flutter. However, no standard has been established for anticoagulation after the procedure. Enoxaparin has been well described in the literature as a means to provide anticoagulation aft…
Feb 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2328-0182.japst-13-206
J. C. García-RodríguezCorresponding author
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of cremophor RH-40 and polysorbate 80 with hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) F4M on the development of formulations of intranasal erythropoietin with low sialic acid content (Neuro-EPO) as a neuroprotective agent. Parameters such as pH, osmo…
Jan 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-13-187
D.A. GustCorresponding author
Retention of sufficient numbers of participants in longitudinal research studies is a serious methodological concern, as retention influences the validity of the research findings. An assessment of participant retention or attending all study visits was made quarterly during a 12 month follow-up of…
Jul 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-150
Bineeta KashyapCorresponding author
Aims and Objectives: The incidence of cryptococcal meningitis caused by Cryptococcus neoformans has risen markedly over the past 20 years as a result of theHIV epidemic and increasing use of immunosuppressive therapies. The objectives of this study were to isolate and identify Cryptococcus neoforman…
Jun 2013 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-12-174
Rajesh RadhakrishnanCorresponding author
Radhakrishnan Rajesh M.Pharm, Asst Professor (Senior Grade), Department of Pharmacy Practice, Manipal College of pharmaceutical Sciences, Manipal University, Manipal- 576 104, Karnataka, India.
Background: In India, Human immunodeficiency (HIV) infected patients with highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) are at higher risk of developing adverse drug reactions (ADRs). Objectives: The aim of this study was to characterize the pattern of use of HAART, occurrence, incidence, severity an…