Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410415
Early Imaging to Detect Bone Metastatic Disease of a 54-Year-Old Woman with History of Breast Cancer: A Case Report
I Made Bayu Suya Dana and I Nyoman Teri Atmaja
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 31, 2022
The World Health Organization (WHO) has predicted a global amount of 19 million cancer case in 2025. After the lungs and liver, bone is the third most common site of tumour spread. The bone is a dynamic tissue that plays a critical role not only in structural support and movement, a reservoir for minerals and energy, but also houses of the bone marrow, which is the main site of postnatal hematopoiesis. A 54-year-old Indonesian woman presented to orthopaedist with complaints of sudden left hip pa...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-3634/1410164
Utilization of Continuous Glucose Monitors in a Group Medical Visit Setting
Laura A. Buchanan, MD, Matthew W. Calkins, MD, Charlotte T. Boyd, MA, Erin M. Saner, MD, Carmen G. Strickland, MD, John G, Spangler, MD and Julienne K. Kirk, PharmD*
Article Type: Brief Report | First Published: December 29, 2022
The aim of this study is to assess the utilization of CGMs in a GMV setting to improve patient activation and engagement, quality of life, and metabolic outcomes including glycemic control through modified lifestyle behaviors in patients with Type 2 diabetes. Group medical visits (GMV) are an evidence- based care model shown to improve outcomes in diabetes. Monitoring tools that readily demonstrate cause-and-effect relationships between recommended lifestyle interventions and optimal glycemic c...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710132
Dwyer Instrumentation for Scoliosis, a Challenge for Neuraxial Anesthesia: A Case Report
Sai Pentyala, MD, Mickael Marc Antoine A Khouzami, MD, Barbara Orlando, MD, PhD, Nwadiogo Ejiogu, MD, MA and Deborah Stein, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 19, 2022
We describe the case of a patient with severe scoliosis, following Dwyer instrumentation and Harrington rods insertion during adolescence, presenting for labor analgesia. Ultrasonography in accordance with radiographic imaging was used to guide the placement of an epidural catheter, successfully used for pain control during labor in an otherwise challenging patient....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5726/1510097
CPPD Causing RA Like Tendon Ruptures in Hand- Highlighting the Known Facts for Clinical Update
Sharat Agarwal, MS
Article Type: Letter to Editor | First Published: December 24, 2022
I read with great interest the article entitled “A Case of Extensive Hand Extensors Tendon Rupture Due to Pseudo-rheumatoid Arthritis - A Great Mimicker of Rheumatoid Arthritis by Young Min Cho, et al. in your esteemed journal in October’2022”. Joint & soft tissue problems seen with these crystals often are mistaken for gout and other conditions like RA etc. as appropriately highlighted by the author....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510286
Monkeypox Virus: Transfer from Endemic Areas to Non- Endemic Areas Due to Ease of Travel
Moslem Ghaseminia
Article Type: Mini Review | First Published: December 19, 2022
Monkeypox is a viral infection with skin manifestations. After the identification of this virus more than fifty years ago, more or less cases were observed in endemic countries. The spread of the disease to non-endemic countries has also occurred through the transmission of infected monkeys as the main host of the virus. Today, with the development of international vehicles, the risk of spreading viral diseases to different parts of the world has increased....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510284
Club Convergence over Time for Infectious Disease in China
Weiwei Wang, Yusheng Chen, Qiyuan Li and Jianping Zhu
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: November 30, 2022
Comprehensive strategies have been implemented to prevent the spread of infectious diseases in China; however, there is a lack of evidence on their achievements and traits-based infection heterogeneity. This study was designed to assess the spatiotemporal pattern and convergence feature at the national and regional levels....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5858/1510140
Policy Issues Affecting the Health of Older Individuals in the United States
Oyintoun-emi Ozobokeme, MD, Okelue Edwards Okobi, MD, Jovita Koko, MD, Maureen G Boms, MD and Chukwuebuka Agu, MD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 22, 2022
The aging population is growing in the United States and the rest of the world. Developed nations are now facing challenges with providing for this increasing population unit. Aged adults account for a significant part of individuals utilizing health care services in these countries. As a result of this growth, long-term policies in the healthcare of the elderly need to be reviewed. This manuscript offers insight into the policies and the several elements that affect healthcare provision to the ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510099
Dose Evaluation of Head CT Scans Using Phantom for Optimization Protocols
Fernanda Stephanie Santos and Arnaldo Prata Mourão
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 24, 2022
Computed Tomography (CT) scans promote a higher dose deposition than conventional radiology exams. These tests contribute significantly to the increase in the patient and collective dose, being a public health concern worldwide. There is a great need to improve protocols to seek lower doses while maintaining the diagnostic image quality....