Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4539/1710012
Obesity may Increase the Prevalence of Parkinson’s Disease while Parkinson's may Reduce Obesity Index in Patients
Muslimat Kehinde Adebisi, Ehianeta Teddy, Mzee Said Abdulraman Salim, Liuyi, Abdul Nazif Mahmud, Aaron Gia Kanton and Abdullateef Taiye Mustapha
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 14, 2019
Currently Parkinson's disease is becoming more common among younger people of ages from 30-40 years. The incidence is higher among patients with higher BMI, some reports has it that Obesity is a risk factor for Parkinson’s disease while some reported that there is no relationship between obesity and Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease patient at the time of diagnosis has a above normal BMI but this goes below normal as the disease progresses. Therefore, it is important to explore the ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-3885/1710036
Surgical Management of Foot Macrodystrophia Lipomatosa in Adults: Case Report of Surgical Technique
Reema Alhussein and Mohammed Alshouli
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: October 02, 2019
Macrodystrophia lipomatosa is a rare congenital anomaly causing localized or generalized gigantism. Characterized by an abnormal excessive growth of mesenchymal elements in particularly fibro-adipose tissue, bone, tendon, nerves and vessels. We report our experience in surgical management of a case with Macrodystrophia lipomatosa involving the second toe of the left foot. A through clinical and radiological assessment followed by surgical second ray amputation and soft tissue debulking of the le...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-3634/1410113
Effect of Antihypertensive Agents on Biochemical Parameters in Diabetic Patients in Taif - KSA
Niveen M. Daoud, Ola A. Qadi, Dania O. Al-talhi and Hanan Kamal Al-sharabi
Article Type: Clinical Study | First Published: October 21, 2019
Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are chronic medical conditions that frequently coexist. Our objective is to evaluate the effect of Angiotensin converting enzyme inhibitors and Angiotensin II receptor blockers comparatively and in integration with Metformin, dipeptidyl 4 inhibitors and insulin on lipid profile, serum creatinine, liver enzymes and electrolytes in type II diabetic patients. Hypertension and diabetes mellitus are chronic medical conditions that frequently coexist. Obesity, high s...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3419/1410126
Cancer Patterns in Odisha - An Important Mining State in India
Sharmila Chatterjee, MBBS, MPH, CPH, Paul H Levine, MD, Surendra Nath Senapati, MD, Dipti Rani Samanta, MD and Pinaki Panigrahi, MD, PhD
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: October 14, 2019
Odisha, a populous state and a major mining belt in India has high levels of environmental carcinogens. There is no population-based cancer registry in Odisha, thus giving no opportunity to develop systematic studies on important regional carcinogens. This paper highlights current patterns of cancer as seen at Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer Centre (AHRCC), and provides the first opportunity to determine the most important research questions that could drive cancer control programs in Odisha. Tw...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410160
Safety of Hydrochlorothiazide in the Real World: A Commentary on the Italian Medicines Agency (AIFA) Pronouncements
Valerio Massimo Magro, MD, Carla Coppola, MD, Eugenio Boccalone, MD, Michele Caturano, MD, Giovanni Scala, MD and Walter Verrusio, MD, PhD
Article Type: Commentaries | First Published: October 14, 2019
Thiazide diuretic drugs are the most commonly used molecules for the treatment of systemic hypertension. Despite their established role in the treatment of this disease, well recognized by the guidelines of national (such as the Italian Society of Cardiology - SIC - for example, which incorporates the directives of the European Society of Cardiology - ESC -) scientific societies. Several evidences have shown that hydrochlorothiazide therapy in chronic renal disease with advanced grade of kidney ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5831/1510022
Child Mortality: A Comparative Study of Some Developing Countries in the World
Ilker Etikan, Ogunjesa Babatope, Kabiru Bala and Savas Ilgi
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: September 30, 2019
According to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, countries all over the world are expected to create a healthy living environment for the populace most especially the vulnerable population of which children are examples. Despite the reducing trend in the under-five mortality rate in some developing nations, some nations still have a high record of under-five mortality. This study adopted the use of a One-way Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) to evaluate any significant difference in the...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5742/1510062
Risk Factors for Urinary Tract Infection in Men Treated with Transurethral Resection of the Prostate for Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
J Stangl-Kremser, S Bronimann, M Abufaraj, C Pozo, SF Shariat and G Schatzl
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 14, 2019
Our cohort comprised 96 consecutive patients treated with TURP for obstructive lower urinary tract symptoms associated with benign prostatic enlargement suggestive of benign prostate hyperplasia. We collected relevant data of our cohort including demographic data, comorbidities, past medical history presence of preoperative indwelling transurethral catheter and histopathology of prostate chips after resection were assessed for each patient. Patients’ charts were also reviewed to ascertain the ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710029
Determinants of Children Under-Five Mortality in Cambodia: Analysis of the 2010 and 2014 Demographic and Health Survey
Vanthy L, Chhorvann C, Bunleng H and Sopheab H
Article Type: Original Articl e | First Published: October 14, 2019
Despite declining rates for children under five years of age (U5M) in the last ten years, developing countries continue to challenge to meet Sustainability Development Goals (SDG) target, including reducing neonatal mortality to 12 deaths, and U5M to 25 deaths per 1,000 live births, by 2030. Cambodia, located in Southeast Asia, recently been reclassified by the World Bank as a lower middle-income country. Cambodia U5M has declined over the last decade, and Cambodia achieved the Millennium Develo...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4016/1710014
Femur Stress - Can You Take It?
Saagar Patel, MD, Areeb Masood, MD, Girija Rajakumar, MD, Pritish Bawa, MD, Haitham Awdeh, MD and Manickam Kumaravel, MD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: October 07, 2019
Outline the biomechanics and pathophysiology of stress-induced injuries to the femur. Provide various imaging presentations of stress injuries of the femur including radiographs, computed tomography (CT), and Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Understand treatment modalities, recognize complications and become proficient in avoiding pitfalls. This paper will discuss detailed macro and microanatomical features of the femur and associated soft tissues such as muscles, tendons, and cartilage. A revi...