Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510117
Ozone Autohemotherapy: Possible Mechanisms of Anti-Viral Action and Anti Oxidative
Bilal Mohamad Ali Obeid, MD, MBA, PHD
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: April 29, 2020
While ozone is the trigger, several blood components such as erythrocytes, lymphocytes, monocytes, polymorphonuclear leukocytes, platelets, and plasma components act as substrates and are responsible for setting in motion a number of biological effects that, directly or indirectly, are responsible for the clinical improvement observed after the autohaemotherapeutic treatment in chronic viral diseases...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3690/1510047
Association of Race and Peripheral Artery Disease: The Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Cohort
Ericha G Franey, PhD, MPH, Donna Kritz-Silverstein, PhD, Erin L Richard, MPH, John E Alcaraz, PhD, Caroline M Nievergelt, PhD, Richard A Shaffer, PhD and Vibha Bhatnagar, MD
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 24, 2020
This cross-sectional study included 11,992 Black or White participants from the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) cohort with PON genotyping. Ankle brachial index (ABI) was measured at baseline (1987-1989); PAD was defined as ABI < 0.90. Data also included demographic, health and behavioral information. Logistic regression was used to evaluate the association between race and PAD after adjustment for age, gender, BMI, education, smoking, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes. The ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510160
Effect of Different Exercise Mode and Ursolic Acid Supplementation on FNDC5 and UCP1 Gene Expression and Plasma Irisin in Rats
Mahzad Teimourian, Hoseyn Fatolahi and Hasan Mateenhomaei
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: February 22, 2020
Each exercise mode can lead to a specific effect. On the other hand, herbal supplements increase the effects of exercise. Yet the interactive effect of exercise mode and Ursolic Acid (UA) on the Brown Adipose Tissue (BAT) has not been well explored. The aim of the present study was to investigate the effect of 12-week Aerobic Training (AT), Resistance Training (RT), and High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) along with UA supplementation on muscle FNDC5 and adipose tissue UCP1 gene expression a...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3907/1710032
A Fifteen Year Retrospective Study of Odontogenic Maxillofacial Infection in a Venezuelan Public Hospital
Golaszewski Jose, DDS, MS, Muñoz Ruben DDS, MS, Barazarte Dionelys, DDS, Maldonado Andrea, DDS, Pulgar Bricelys, DDS and Perez Jesus, DDS
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: February 26, 2020
The aim of this study was to analyze the etiology, clinical presentation management and treatment modalities by the protocol of management of severe odontogenic infections in patients undergoing to the emergency of Dr Angel Larralde Universitary Hospital in Valencia-Venezuela during 15-y period. This retrospective study was done from January 2001 to December 2016 and included 1124 patients with a mean age of 30.23 yrs. Data collection included age, gender, site of infection days of hospitalizati...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710032
Management Options in Patients with Trapped Temporal Horn: Case Report and Critical Review
Joel Caballero-García, Carlos Aparicio-García, Misael López-Sánchez and Jhohana Linares Benavides
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 18, 2020
A 58-year-old woman with a previous history of partial resection for a parietal glioblastoma in another center and trapped temporal horn is presented. A ventriculoperitoneal shunt was done with completely resolution of the temporal lobe entrapment. Trapped temporal horn is a rare condition, and many different surgical approaches have been described. Ventriculoperitoneal shunting remains the standard treatment and has some particularly advantages in patients with malignant tumors. The ideal treat...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4193.1510079
Sphenoidal Aspergillosis in an Immunocompetent Patient
Mohammed Elbouderkaoui, Youssef Lakhdar, Sara Rochd, Othman Benhoummad, Youssef Rochdi, Hassan Nouri and Abdelaziz Raji
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 18, 2020
Aspergillosis of the sphenoid sinus is a rare condition. The causative agent is most often Aspergillus fumigatus. We report this case of an immunocompetent 16-year-old woman with no specific medical history who presented with severe chronic headache, retro orbital pain, associated with nasal obstruction. The clinical examination showed a polyp filling the left nasal cavity with a left exophthalmos. The CT scan showed a heterogeneous left sphenoid sinus lesion with calcifications inside it. In ma...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4193.1510077
Sinonasal Tract Meningioma: A Case Report
Redentor B. Magdayao, MD and Jennifer De Silva-Leonardo, MD
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 16, 2020
A 53-year-old male presented with persistent right nasal obstruction and recurrent epistaxis. He was initially managed as a case of nasal polyposis. However, persistence of symptoms prompted consult with another ENT specialist. Further evaluation revealed meningioma in the sinonasal tract. The patient underwent bifrontal craniotomy with excision of the intracranial extension of the tumor and endoscopic excision of the intranasal meningioma. Follow- up revealed resolution of symptoms and absence ...