Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5858/1510111
The Weak Ring of the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Elderly (A Literature Review)
Ömer Şevgin, Hasan Kerem Alptekin and Kübra Şevgin
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 21, 2021
The purpose of this study is to examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the social life, mental health and physical performance of the elderly and to compile studies on this subject. A literature review of the studies examining the subjects of the elderly and COVID-19 was conducted. PubMed and Web of Science databases were used for the analysis. The search period was planned to cover the dates 15 March 2020 and 15 February 2021. The PRISMA guideline was conducted 60 out of 463 studies we...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3648/1410053
Systematic Review of microRNAs in the SARS-CoV-2 Infection: Are microRNAs Potential Therapy for COVID-19?
Omer SEVGIN and Kubra SEVGIN
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: April 21, 2021
COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). Although the exact diagnosis, clinical and treatment features for SARS-CoV-2 infection have not been determined yet, the accumulation of knowledge is increasing day by day. However, there is still insufficient information about the cellular and molecular regulation of SARS-CoV-2. The development of miRNA targeting anti-viral therapies in the literature has attracted great interest and ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510140
Assessment of Student Knowledge and Opinions of Older Adults and Aging: A pilot Study
Amy K. Chesser, PhD, Jacie Green, MA, Marsha Norton, BA and Nicole L. Rogers, PhD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 23, 2021
Population aging continues to be a global phenomenon. Those working in health professions will continue to provide care for the health and wellbeing of this growing population. Few studies have investigated the level of ageism and knowledge of older adults amongstudents pursuing health-related careers. This pilot study was designed to investigate the relationship between a student’s aging knowledge and ageist attitudes. A survey was distributed to a convenience sample of students enrolled at a...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5750/1510098
Perioral Köebner Phenomenon Following Lip Licking Dermatitis in a Patient with Acrofacial Vitiligo
Hudson Dutra Rezende, Pedro Augusto Correa de Araújo Rodrigues Caldas, Ana Carolina Madia and Josevânia Fulgêncio de Lima Arruda
Article Type: Case Reports & Case Series | First Published: April 21, 2021
Koebner phenomenon was first described by Heinrich Koebner in 1876 as the appearance of new skin lesions on previously unaffected skin secondary to trauma. Among the several recognized triggers, such as burns and friction, allergic and irritant reactions may also emerge as overlooked causes of koebnerization. The authors of this paper report a case of a seventeen- year-old girl who was in treatment for acrofacial vitiligo during the last two years with satisfactory response to topical tacrolimus...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510119
Using Facebook Ads to Promote Nutrition and Physical Activity Guidelines Specific to Reproductive and Menopausal Aged Women
Leigh Ann Richardson, MPH, Jessica LC Sapp DrPH and Jennifer L Sedillo, PhD
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 21, 2021
The aim of this study was to evaluate the use of Facebook ads for reaching women of reproductive and menopausal ages to promote specific nutrition and physical activity recommendations for pregnancy or menopause. This descriptive research study used Facebook ads and posts to deliver an online health campaign. The Healthy Adaptations for Life campaign was administered from October 2019 to November 2019. Four Facebook ads were delivered to three target audiences: 1) Women, 18 to 39 years old, loca...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4045.1510060
Predictors of Graft Outcome in Renal Transplant Recipients with Antibody-Mediated Rejection
Ergün Parmaksız, Meral Meşe, Kübra Aydın Bahat and Serap Yadigar
Article Type: Research Paper | First Published: April 21, 2021
Active and chronic antibody-mediated rejection (AMR) is a common cause of graft failure. Prognostic markers of this complication are not well defined. We aimed to find out the demographic, histopathological and clinical characteristics of transplant recipients who developed AMR and to evaluate the impact of these features as well as antirejection treatment modalities on graft survival. Thirty -two patients who developed AMR (22 male; mean age 40.59 ± 12.52 years) were included in the study. Da...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-461X/1710047
Dengue Fever: Ophthalmological Perspective
Hernandez-Delgado MA, Salvador-Galvez B and Valdez- Garcia JE
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: April 24, 2021
Dengue fever is a highly prevalent zoonotic disease. This virus endangers 3.9 billion people, with no less than 390 million infections annually. Dengue has a broad spectrum of clinical manifestations; from completely asymptomatic to life threatening complications. This review discusses the relevance of dengue in current medical practice as well as the scarcely known ophthalmological complications. We aimed to first describe the epidemiology, viral characteristics, transmission and global distrib...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510189
Persistent Pain after Clay Shoveler's Fracture Delayed Union: The Role for Ultrasound-Guided Corticosteroid Injection
Ike B. Hasley, MD, Marc P. Gruner, DO, David B. Soma, MD and Jacob L. Sellon, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 15, 2021
Clay shoveler's fracture is an avulsion fracture of the lower cervical or upper thoracic spinous processes. This injury can be seen in trauma and sports-related activity, and usually responds to rest from painful activity. Patients with persistent pain may be treated with surgical excision of the avulsion fragment. We describe the case of a 14 year-old competitive swimmer whose desire to return to sport after failed initial treatment led to pursuit of an ultrasound-guided anesthetic/corticostero...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510188
Medically Integrated Fitness Program Review to Improve Health and Functional Outcomes
Michael M. Haniff, MD, PhD(c), Christopher R. Sutton, MS, ACSM-RCEP, EIM, James J.L. Mateka, MD, PhD(c), Peggy McDonagh Bravo, RN, BSN, MA, Wesley R. Waggener, PhD, CSCS and Nathaniel S. Jones, MD, CAQ-SM
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 21, 2021
Exercise prescription may be a useful tool in the management and prevention of chronic disease among the adult population. There is a dearth of structured exercise prescription programs for improving quality of life, physical function, and overall health. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effects of Next Steps Fitness Programs™ on symptoms and health outcomes among adults with one or more chronic conditions. This study was a retrospective examination of ...