Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410083
Dexmedetomidine Infusion an Effective Intra-Operative Medication for Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Summaira Jan, Tawheed Ahmad and Saima Rashid
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: December 20, 2018
Laparoscopic surgeries involves creation of pneumo-peritoneum with insufflation of gas usually CO2 thereby increasing intra-abdominal pressure. The Intra-abdominal pressure above 10 mmHg causes adverse hemodynamic changes. Various agents have been used to attenuate these adverse effects. Dexmedetomidine alpha-2 agonist has sedative, sympatholytic, analgesic and anxiolytic properties and used in laparoscopic cholecystectomies for attenuation of adverse hemodynamic changes and to maintain hemodyna...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/iaoms-2017/1710019
Single Surgery Mandibular Resection, Reconstruction and Bone Graft via Intra-Oral Approach: A Novel Technique
Jameel Desai and Coelette Smit
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: December 20, 2018
Challenges in mandibular bony defect reconstruction still exist. The use of compacted autogenous particulate corticocancellous bone, together with a human humerus allograft presents an exciting opportunity to simplify the reconstruction of such defects. This is especially the case when the surgery may be done in one stage via an intra-oral approach. We present a case where all of the above have been incorporated for the reconstruction of the mandible....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/iaoms-2017/1710018
The Use of Allogenic Human Demineralised Humerus as a Mandibular Reconstructive Conduit: A Novel Technique
Jameel Desai and Coelette Smit
Article Type: Brief Report | First Published: December 20, 2018
Reconstructing mandibular defects after trauma or ablative surgery is reliably done with compressed autogenous cortical and cancellous particulate bone. We present the use of a demineralised allogenic humerus shaft as a conduit for the autogenous particulate bone. This technique simplifies surgery, is less morbid for the patient, the graft also resembles the remaining native mandible and reduces overall treatment cost for such patients....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5742/1510050
Penile Prosthesis Surgery in Italy: Personal Experiences, Complications and Considerations after 552 Cases
Diego Pozza, Mariangela Pozza and Carlotta Pozza
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 19, 2018
The Implant of Penile Prostheses (Silicone, Malleable, Inflatable) represents an efficient solution for patients affected by Erectile Dysfunction (ED) and penetrating incapacity who do not respond to the other treatment modalities (PDE5i, PGE1, Vacuum Systems). Patients with penile prostheses regain the spontaneity of intercourses without having to assume drugs, to introduce mechanically medical substances or to activate complex mechanisms. Just like the whole field of prosthetic surgery, introd...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/iaphcm-2017/1710015
Paradigm Shift in Healthcare through Technology and Patient-Centeredness
Abdulrahman Mohammed Al Muammar, Zakiuddin Ahmed and Abdullah M. Aldahmash
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 15, 2018
Amidst the background of numerous challenges confronting the healthcare sector (such as rising costs, chronic disease upsurge and issues related to patient safety), this narrative review aims to shed light on the opportunities provided by patient-centered care and technology use as a means to improve and reshape the healthcare sector. The evolution of technology use in healthcare from telemedicine to the present era of connected health is highlighted and discussed as a pertinent emerging model t...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/iacvd-2017/1710013
Clinical Significance and Applications of D-Ribose in Cardiovascular Disease
Melike Bayram, David Perkowski, JA St Cyr and William T Abraham
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 15, 2018
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of deaths worldwide. Myocardial ischemia, a common etiological factor in cardiovascular disease, lowers cellular high-energy phosphate levels, i.e. adenosine triphosphate (ATP), with an accompanying impairment in myocardial function. Furthermore, scientists have argued for the importance of ATP levels in supporting both systolic and diastolic function in heart failure. The magnitude of ischemic heart disease and congestive heart failure is generally we...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510085
Oncofertility: An Area of Reproductive Medicine Capable to Protect the Fertility of Cancer Patients
Ana Flavia Bezerra da Silva, Thais Perez Leal, Amanda Torres Panta and Deborah de Melo Magalhaes Padilha
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: December 13, 2018
Cancer, also called malignant neoplasm, is a disorder which can be manifested in almost anywhere in the body as a result of errors in the cell cycle control machinery, resulting in the formation of tumors. Although the pursuit of a cure is still a top priority for cancer research, the concern about the side effects that the treatment of the disease can produce is an important factor that must be taken into account. One undesirable consequence is infertility, since patients are subordinate to the...