Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510084
Cognitive Functioning in Relation to Occlusal Imbalances among Older Korean Adults
Aaron Besana, DMD, Yoon Gi Lee, Youn Sun Choi, MD, PhD, Bok Ja Jung and Eui Seok Lee, DDS, PhD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 20, 2019
Tooth loss is a risk factor for dementia. This study aimed to compare the occlusal imbalances in cognitively impaired elderly patients to those with normal cognitive function. Dementia, as defined by the World Health Organization, is a syndrome that affects memory, thinking, behavior, and the ability to perform daily activities. Approximately 47.5 million people are affected by dementia worldwide, and this number is projected to double or triple by 2050. The two most common types of dementia are...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3682/1510131
The Rare but Fatal Connection: Atrio-Esophageal Fistula
Tom Kai Ming Wang and Jen-Li Looi
Article Type: Image Article | First Published: March 20, 2019
A 64-year-old man underwent catheter ablation for atrial fibrillation (AF) a month ago, which involved isolation of pulmonary veins with wide area circumferential ablation and posterior left atrial wall with roof and inferior line at 30-35 watts radiofrequency energy delivery. He presented initially with fever and palpitation, but subsequently collapsed with ventricular tachycardia and transient lateral ST elevation on electrocardiogram, and developed dysphasia with right arm weakness. Transthor...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/iaoms-2017/1710022
Myositis Ossificans Traumatica of Bilateral Medial and Lateral Pterygoid Muscles: A Case Report
Andre Vitor Alves Araujo, Lorenzzo De Angeli Cesconetto, Antonio Dionizio De Albuquerque Neto, Daniel De Assuncao Cerqueira, Rodrigo Calado Nunes E Souza and Almiro J Machado Junior
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 20, 2019
Myositis Ossificans is characterized by the heterotopic formation of bone inside a muscle, tendons and ligaments. This pathology is traditionally classified into two groups: Myositis Ossificans Progressiva and Myositis Ossificans Traumatica. The pathogenesis of Myositis Ossificans Traumatica is still not well established. Because it is uncommon in the maxillofacial region, there are no consolidated treatment protocols. The purpose of this study is to present a case of a patient who evolved with ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510065
Differences in Clinical Variables and Physical Activity Levels of Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis in Ibadan, Nigeria
Adesola C Odole, Ezinne C Ekediegwu and Mercy U Issa
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 20, 2019
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a major cause of disability worldwide and it often results in pain, decreased physical functioning and physical activity level. This study was aimed to investigate the Pain Intensity (PI), Physical Function (PF) and Physical Activity Level (PAL) of patients with knee OA and the difference in their PI and PF across the different physical activity levels (PALs). Participants who were more active reported lower PI and higher PF. No significant difference was found between PI ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5858/1510065
Influencers of Health Related Quality of Life in People with Faecal Incontinence
Stephanie L Inat, Tiffany K Gill and Jodie C Avery
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 20, 2019
Faecal Incontinence (FI) is a common debilitating condition that, significantly decreases health-related quality of life (HRQoL). However, there is uncertainty about its prevalence and the factors that modulate the relationship between FI and HRQoL, which reduces the efficiency and effectiveness of clinical and public-health interventions. Data was taken from the 2004 representative cross-sectional population South Australian Health Omnibus, n = 3015 men and women aged 15 and over. The main outc...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5858/1510064
A Submandibular Mass in an Elderly Patient
Ines Rego de Figueiredo, Rita Vieira Alves, Sara Guerreiro Castro, Filipa Lourenco, Ana Margarida Antunes, Manuela Martins, Heidi Gruner and Antonio Panarra
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 18, 2019
The diagnosis of a neck mass can present a challenge. In the adult the most common diagnosis is malignancy, and both primary and metastatic tumors should be considered. Other frequent options are infectious processes. We present the case of an 88-year-old female patient with a submandibular mass with inflammatory signs, unresponsive to antibiotic therapy, with fine needle aspiration biopsy showing an inflammatory lesion. The mass developed over a month with associated anorexia resulting in admis...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3648/1410043
The Role of Genetic Mutations in Gene RBM8A in Thrombocytopenia-Absent Radius Syndrome
Shahin Asadi
Article Type: Scientific Advocacy | First Published: March 18, 2019
TAR syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a lack of radial bone in the forearm and a lack of blood platelets. Thrombocytopenia prevents normal blood clotting and causes bleeding easily and often bleeds from the nose. The TAR syndrome is caused by the mutation of the RBM8A gene, which is based on the long arm of chromosome 1, which is based on 1q21.1. TAR syndrome is a genetic disorder characterized by a lack of radial bone in the forearm and a lack of blood platelets. Thrombocytopenia ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510073
Zoonotic Antimicrobial Resistance as a Result of Iatrogenic Disease in Companion Animals - Case Study Reports
Elaine Meade, Mark Anthony Slattery and Mary Garvey
Article Type: March 15, 2019 | First Published: March 15, 2019
Iatrogenic disease represents an ongoing issue for veterinarians where animals manifest with secondary conditions as a result of medical treatment. Similarly, zoonotic disease and specifically resistant zoonotic pathogens represent an ongoing issue for public health safety. As an increasing number of zoonotic microbial species are being recognised as emerging and re-emerging diseases in humans, the issues relating to their antimicrobial resistance becomes more evident. This study reports on two ...