Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510097

Radiation Protection Efforts in Restricting Exposure to Scattered Radiation Based on Room Analysis

Dian Kusuma Wardhani, Rurie Ratna Shantiningsih and Rellyca Sola Gracea

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 23, 2022

The purpose of this narrative review is to describe effective efforts in radiation protection to limit scattered radiation exposure in terms of room analysis and to find out the difference in the effect of retaining wall thickness in limiting the scatter radiation dose. Scattered radiation is part of radiation that deviates from the radiation source....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510096

Knowledge of Common Radiological Investigations in Emergency Setting by Physicians in Bahrain

Bayan Hasan, MD and Wadie Yousif

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: September 17, 2022

Radiological imaging modalities serve as a cornerstone of diagnosis and management of a variety of medical conditions and thus are increasingly used by numerous physicians across differing specialties. Nevertheless, it is well established that radiation exposure poses a risk towards patients’ safety, particularly the risk of future cancer development....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5807/1510142

Crystal-Storing Histiocytosis in a Patient with Nodal Marginal Zone Lymphoma

Madeline Fitzpatrick, MD, Amrah Pirzada, MD and Offiong Ikpatt, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 24, 2022

We present a case of a 72-year-old male diagnosed with concurrent crystal-storing histiocytosis and nodal marginal zone lymphoma with plasmacytic differentiation following a finding of new axillary lymphadenopathy during active surveillance for an early stage lung cancer. A panel of ancillary studies was performed to help establish the diagnosis and to exclude other histologic mimics. We share this case to promote awareness of this rare entity, discuss its association with immunoglobulin-produci...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4563/1710048

Nodular Melanoma: A Case Report and Review of Literature

Ramon Eduardo Garcia Cahuich, Bianca Susana de la Torre Cuevas, Oscar Rene Vazquez Melo, Alondra Yereldi Naranjo Cruz and María Valeria Jiménez Báez

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 18, 2022

A malignant melanoma is an abnormal proliferation of pigmented cells in the body. Half of these tumors have BRAF mutations, with a worse response to treatment. We present the case of a 58-year-old male with a pigmented nodular lesion on the right calf and inguinal lymphadenopathy; a positive biopsy for nodular malignant melanoma (MMN) with the largest diameter of 2 mm, Clark level III and Breslow of 3 mm. Four months after tumor resection of the right pelvic limb and right lymphadenectomy are pe...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-3634/1410163

Diabetes and Driving - Significant Deficits in Knowledge and Practice

IN Khan, F Capatana, LD Premawardhana and MA Adlan

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 22, 2022

Motor vehicle drivers who are diabetic and health care professionals who care for them, lack awareness of regulations pertaining to safe driving. We aim to assess their knowledge, practice, and adherence to recommendations in this study of diabetics who drive while taking hypoglycaemic agents....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4059/1710032

Effective Treatment Interventions for Patients with a Diagnosed Anxiety Disorder

Courtenay Stewart Reiner, Ed.D

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 16, 2022

The aim of this study is to review evidence of treatment interventions for patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders. The author searched PubMed, StillOne Search, and EBSCohost for treatment interventions, specifically exercise and pharmaceuticals. Eligible articles were all relevant peer- reviewed articles that evaluated treatment effectiveness of either exercise or pharmaceutical interventions for anxiety disorders....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410152

A Comparison Study of Anesthetic Techniques in Elderly Patients between General and Regional Anesthesia in a Day Surgery Center: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Janvier Nibaruta, Lyu Xingjiao, Han Xiaoxia, Hou Xiaoyu, Cao Xuefen and Leng Yufang

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 21, 2022

The prevalence of geriatric surgery is rapidly increasing and, concomitantly, the procedure of anesthesia in the aging population. As a result, the goal of this research was to compare the efficacy of various anesthetic methods used in an ambulatory elderly population....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410151

Is Peritonsillar Infiltration of Tramadol an Effective Method of Analgesia Following Tonsillectomy? A Systematic Review and Meta Analysis

Dilsher Randhawa, Emma Carnuccio, Fraser Nott, Suzannah Read, Anindya Banerjee and Arnab Banerjee

Article Type: Meta Analysis | First Published: December 15, 2022

Post-tonsillectomy pain is a common concern. This study aimed to assess the effectiveness of peritonsillar infiltration of tramadol during tonsillectomy in terms of analgesia requirement, pain scores and time to commencement of liquid diet, as there is heterogeneity in the randomized controlled trials conducted....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2690-263X/1710016

Acute Methanol Poisoning in Tunisia: Clinical Features, Biological and Associated Factors for Mortality

Dorra LOGHMARI

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: December 22, 2022

Acute Methanol Poisoning (MP) is rare but potentially serious. To study the clinical and biological characteristics of acute MP and its associated factors of mortality. We conducted a cross-sectional study including case series of MP which took place in Kairouan. Tunisia. Cases started consulting the emergency room on a festive day (1st day of Aid el Feter) corresponding to May 24, 2021....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410414

Massive Liver, and Kidney Cysts Excision: A Case Report

Cagla Yazar, MD, Mesher Ensarioglu, MD and Nedim Cekmen, PhD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 30, 2022

Polycystic kidney disease is a multisystemic familial inherited disease. A symptomatic treatment approach is the standard modality for autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD) complications and life-long 50% chronic renal failure risk, as renal transplantation is the only definitive treatment. We aimed to explain the anesthesia management of our patient who had an 18 kg cyst removed. There are various complications that; include hypertension, urinary tract infections, hematuria, pain...