Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510223

Prevalence and Risk Factors of Achilles Tendinopathy among University Soccer Players

Uchechukwu Martha Chukwuemeka, Chidinma Michelle Anyoku, Ifeoma Uchenna Onwuakagba and Uzoamaka Nwakego Akobundu

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 05, 2022

Tendinopathies especially that of the Achilles account for a significant amount of overuse injuries in sports that could hinder optimal performance in sport, might lead to permanent physical damage or disability, and it’s epidemiology is not extensively documented in our clime....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510222

The Effect of Implementation of Continuous Assessment in Practical and Theoretical Class for Sport Science Students

Fenta Bitew

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 05, 2022

The purpose of continuous assessment is to monitor learner’s progress so decisions can be made about the best way to facilitate further learning in terms of expected knowledge, skills, attitude and value. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of implementation continuous assessment in practical and theoretical class for sport science students....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3516/1410175

Hypercoagulable State in COVID-19 Severe Symptoms and Non Cardiac T-Wave Invertion: A Case Report

Adipta K, Gantira WD, Ari S and Kolanda M

Article Type: Cas e Report | First Published: June 17, 2022

The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) or the severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) as it is now called, is rapidly spreading from its origin in Wuhan City of Hubei Province of China to the rest of the world....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3516/1410174

The Unusual Occurrence of Leukocytoclastic Vasculitis in Pulmonary Tuberculosis-Case Report

Hingolikar Ankita Prashant, Shah Preet Mukesh and Shah Bharat

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 17, 2022

We present a case of 19 year old girl who presented to us with 4 weeks history of anorexia, weight loss and acute onset (3 days) of papular rashes over both lower extremities and swelling and pain in ankle and knee joints. Broncho-alveolar lavage revealed presence of acid fast bacilli and culture showed growth of mycobacterium tuberculosis....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4571/1710045

Fahr's Syndrome Presenting with Dementia and Severe Hypocalcemia Decades after Total Thyroidectomy in A Woman Affected by Chronic Renal Failure and Psoriatic Arthritis: A Precipitating Role for Risankizumab?

Maurizio Giorelli, Tommaso Scarabino, Donato Iacobone and Pasquale Difazio

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 15, 2022

It may exist in an idiopathic form or it can be associated to calcium dysmetabolism due to parathormone (PTH) defect or signaling. Symptoms may span from parkinsonism to psychiatric syndromes, ataxia, convulsive seizures and dementia....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4571/1710044

Very Rare Cause of Fixed Obstruction and Severe Asthma: A Case with Keutel Syndrome

Aysegul Canoglu1, Adem Dirican, MD, Sevket Ozkaya, MD and Ali Kutlu, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 15, 2022

Keutel syndrome is rare inherited disorder with mutations in the matrix G1a protein (MGP). Most of the patient is diagnosed in early childhood. They admitted to the hospital due to hearing loss, recurrent upper respiratory tract infections, chronic cough....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510143

Level of Oral Hygiene Practice and the Association with Socio-Demographic Characteristics among Middle School Students in Low-Income Countries

Tecleab Okubai Gebregiorgis, Alhassen Saleh Humed, Beraki Mael Tekle, Bereket Tesfamichael Ghebremedhin and Letebrhan Habtemariam Haile

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: June 15, 2022

Good level of oral hygiene practice (OHP) keeps the oral cavity clean and prevents most oral and systemic diseases, especially for children who live in lowincome countries. This research aimed to evaluate middle school student's level of OHP and the association with socio-demographic characteristics in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3419/1410166

Chemoprevention of 1,2 Dimethyl Hydrazine-Induced Colon Tumor in Albino Rat by Meloxicam and its Correlation with Immunoassay of Serum CEA

Saeed Mahmoud Saeed Mohamed, Afaf Mosaad Amin, Suzanne William Skander, Taha Ismail Mahmoud Hewala, Eithar Omer Mohamed Saleh, Aisha Mohammed Osman Salih, Sabah Ali Mugahed Al-Qadasi, Marwan Mustafa Badawi and Mahmoud Assem Hamed

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 28, 2022

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is among the most common types of cancer in the world. Globally a steadily increasing proportion of elderly people in the world result in approximately 16 million new cases of cancer by the year 2021. Regarding treatment; Meloxicam was shown to prevent the initiation of chemical-induced tumors, and considered as anticancer agent by virtue of its anti-proliferative effect, capacity for cell cycle arrest, and pro-apoptotic effects, also acted as free radical scavenger, in p...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410258

Awareness of Smoking Cessation Aids in Heart Disease Patients at Governmental Hospitals

Hanin Bogari, Raghad Althubaiti, Ghaidaa Garoot and Asmaa Ali

Article Type: Original research article | First Published: June 13, 2022

Over one million people are smoking worldwide and the total numbers is expected to increase each year. Several studies have shown a relation between smoking and heart problems, which highlight special consideration in smoking cessation awareness in heart disease patients with established vascular disease as a secondary prevention....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410257

Recurrent Pericardial Effusion following Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair

Rony Shah, MD, Aakash Patel, MD, James Craig, MD, Hassan Baydoun, MD and Jeffrey Jordan, MD

Article Type: Case report | First Published: June 13, 2022

The pericardial space is defined as the cavity between the visceral and parietal pericardium and it normally contains 10-50 mL of fluid. A pericardial effusion exists when the intrapericardial volume exceeds these limits. Any process that causes inflammation, injury, or decreased lymphatic drainage can cause a pericardial effusion....