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Nov 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2324-7339.jcrhap-16-1271
S. J. B. TougooumaCorresponding author
Introduction The cardiovascular complications have became the 3rd cause of death and the 4th reason for hospitalization of the patients infected by the HIV. The objective of this work was to determine the frequency of asymptomatic myocardial ischemia among patients infected by the HIV receiving anti…
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…
Sep 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-16-1196
Abhishek Singh NayyarCorresponding author
Background and Context: Autologous bone grafts require a second surgical exposure to harvest the graft with a significant risk of post-operative complications and donor site morbidity. Employment of allografts potentially eliminates donor site morbidity but carries the potential of causing foreign b…
Aug 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-16-1167
Abhishek Singh NayyarCorresponding author
Context: The present study was undertaken to do a comparative evaluation of the role of Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) imaging and Orthopantomography (OPG) for pre-operative implant planning in combination with sinus grafting procedures in order to assess sinus anatomy and morphology and the e…
Jul 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2471-7061.jcrc-14-575
José V. RoigCorresponding author
Aim: To analyze the factors involved in and the results of stoma reversal after an emergency Hartmann's operation. Methods: A multicenter retrospective study from the Valencian Society of Surgery of patients who had undergone an emergent Hartmann’s operation from 2004 to 2008. An analysis of the rev…
Apr 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-15-763
Karim El-AssalCorresponding author
Background: Optic nerve head drusen are acellular hyaline deposits located anterior to the lamina cribrosa, frequently associated with visual field defects. Sometimes rapid worsening of vision may occur due to complications such as acute vascular events, choroidal neovascularization, or serous macul…
Apr 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2474-7785.jarh-15-699
Valle Coronado-VázquezCorresponding author
Purpose Hospital readmission of patients with pluripathologies is frequent and costly. This study describes the impact of patients’ pluripathologies, functional capacity and social complexity on readmissions during a 12-month period following hospital discharge. Methods A prospective cohort study. M…
Apr 2016 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-15-710
Claudio CampaCorresponding author
Idiopathic macular telangiectasia type 2 is a rare retinal condition usually characterized by parafoveal telangiectatic vessels, hyperplastic pigment plaques and seldom a full thickness macular hole or a retinal neovascularisation. Herein we describe an atypical presentation of this disease. Methods…
Dec 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2473-1005.jdoi-15-742
Cimara Fortes FerreiraCorresponding author
This case report details reconstruction of a severely atrophic pre‑maxilla using rhBMP‑2 and a titanium mesh framework. Surgical technique, graft outcomes, and implant rehabilitation are described, with notes on indications and complications.
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-14-625
Elie NKWABONGCorresponding author
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; University Teaching Hospital/ Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Yaoundé (Cameroon).
Objectives: To identify the lowest hemoglobin concentration (Hb) associated with increased risk of materno-fetal complications. Material and methods: This cohort study was conducted in the Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital, Cameroon, from March 1st, 2011 to February 28th, 2013. Maternal and fetal…
May 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2470-0436.jos-14-441
Ehab M GhoneimCorresponding author
Purpose: To describe a new intraocular lens that can be implanted in case of rupture of the posterior capsule and lack of capsular support. Methods: This experimental study was carried out on ten Flanders rabbits. The right eye of each rabbit underwent intra capsular lens extraction and two peripher…
Feb 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2381-862X.jwrh-14-532
Elie NKWABONGCorresponding author
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology; University Teaching Hospital/ Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Yaoundé (Cameroon).
Objective: To identify risk factors for ≥4500 g macrosomic babies given that maternal and neonatal complications of macrosomia increase with birth weight. Design: Cross sectional analytical study. Setting: The Yaoundé University Teaching Hospital and Central Maternity, Cameroon from October 1st, 201…
Jan 2015 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-14-381
Kolitha H SellahewaCorresponding author
Haemorrhage is common to both dengue fever (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). Thrombocytopaenia is exceedingly common, while prolonged partial thromboplastin time and reduced fibrinogen concentration are the other abnormal haemostatic indices evident from early in the disease course. These ha…
Nov 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-14-429
Jon Ver HalenCorresponding author
Background: We reviewed the 2005-2011 ACS-NSQIP database to evaluate factors associated with adverse events (AE) after total laryngectomy (TL). Methods: All total laryngectomies performed from 2006 to 2011 were identified for analysis. The cohort was characterized with respect to preoperative and de…
Nov 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2379-8572.joa-14-561
samy ElwanyCorresponding author
Pleomorphic adenomas are uncommon tumors of the nasal cavity. They arise from minor salivary glands, and usually originate from the nasal septum. The tumors are more common in middle-aged females. We present a series of 8 cases of intranasal pleomorphic adenomas. Seven of these tumors originated fro…
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…
Jun 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2572-3030.jcgb-13-366
Hasan AydınCorresponding author
Objective: To utilize the effectiveness of MR-Enterography as a potential investigating marker for the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease. Conclusion: This article reviews the technique of performing MR enterography which aids in the diagnosis of Crohn’s disease, it also serves accurate information about…
Jun 2014 DOI 10.14302/issn.2372-6601.jhor-14-378
Monika Kulma-KreftCorresponding author
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) is a rare complication associated, inter alia, with rituximab-based lymphoma treatment. PML diagnosis is made easier with the criteria recently published by the American Academy of Neurology. Unambiguous diagnosis of PML can be achieved by demonstrati…