Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510172
Evaluation of Anatomical Structures, Panoramic Radiomorphometric Indices, Soft Tissue Calcifications and Fractal Dimension in HIV Individuals
Arthur Soares de Oliveira, Daniele Veiga da Silva Siqueira, Luanderson Lopes Pereira, Daniel Adrian Silva Souza, Ellen Galliza Murici Ferreira, Andréia Cristina Leal Figueiredo and Frederico Sampaio Neves
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: June 26, 2025
This cross-sectional study analyzed 200 panoramic radiographs, of which 103 were from test and 97 control groups. The images were obtained from the same center and analyzed by six specialists, who assessed the visibility of structures such as the mandibular canals, mental foramina, and maxillary sinus cortices on both the right and left sides. The visibility was classified as fully visible, partially visible, or not visible....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510273
Effects of Body Composition on the Cardiorespiratory Capacities of Perimenopausal Women Living with Obesity
Mohamed Ridha GUEDJATI, Adeila Dallel TAIBI and Souad MAAKOUF
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: July 08, 2025
Obesity is a metabolic disease characterized by abnormal fat accumulation. Physical inactivity can contribute to this accumulation of fat, which reduces cardiorespiratory capacity in obese women. The excess weight can impair both cardiometabolic and mechanical functions. The perimenopausal phase is marked by changes that affect women's body composition. Our aim is to identify the effects of body composition on cardio-respiratory capacities of perimenopausal women living with obesity....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510272
Impact of the Traditional Game "Otsongui" (Apnea) on Spirometric, Cardiovascular Parameters and Body Composition in Overweight and Obese School Children
Alongo Yvon Rock Ghislain, Moussouami Simplice Innocent, Itoua Oniangue Assoba Kiel, Ambomo Inongo Gonel Osy, Ibata Ondze Chelmy and Ampa Raoul
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: May 27, 2025
"Otsongui" apnea game, practiced in an extracurricular context, on the health of overweight and obese school children. The experiment was based on a 12-week program, applied to a sample of 60 overweight and obese students (mean age: 18 years), randomly divided into two groups: an experimental group (EG) and a control group (CG), each composed of 30 participants....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5696/1410100
Is Clomiphene the Culprit?
Sristee Niraula, Shital Oli, Nishant Sharma Banjara, Srijana Niraula and Resha Khanal
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: May 12, 2025
Pulmonary embolism is a well known culprit in the medical world with a mortality as high as 30% for untreated population. Multiple risk factors have been described including, but not limited to immobility, trauma, oral contraceptive use, drugs, and malignancy. One of the most common risk factors widely recognized is oral contraceptive use in females....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-4630/1410188
Evaluating AI Chatbot Information on Trending Topics in Anesthesiology
Joshua Singavarapu, Amber Khemlani, Rafat Uddin, Darsiya Krishnathasan, Harsh Reshamwala and Michael Mahla, MD
Article Type: ORIGINAL ARTICLE | First Published: June 12, 2025
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly being utilized as an informational resource, with chatbots attracting users for their ability to generate instantaneous responses. This study aims to evaluate the responses from four AI chatbots - Gemini, ChatGPT, Copilot, and Perplexity - focusing on general, local, and regional anesthesia. The assessment focuses on understandability, actionability, readability, response quality, and potential misinformation. These aspects were measured using DISCERN...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410177
The Role of Vacuum Assisted Closure in Acute Care Practice on Low-Output Abdominal Fistula: A Narrative Review
Lama Alzelfawi, Ebtesam Almajed, Mohammad Alshehri
Article Type: A NARRATIVE REVIEW | First Published: June 21, 2025
Low-output enterocutaneous fistulas (ECFs) are challenging postoperative complications that can lead to significant morbidity due to nutritional depletion, infection, and prolonged hospitalization. Vacuum-assisted closure (VAC) therapy, also referred to as negative pressure wound therapy (NPWT), has shown promise as a valuable adjunct in the acute care setting. This narrative review explores the role of VAC therapy in the management of low-output abdominal fistulas, focusing on its physiological...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4466/1710043
A Case of Adult-Onset Still's Disease with Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis
Nikith Rao DO, Ritika Menon MS, and Matthew Burke MD
Article Type: CASE REPORT | First Published: June 04, 2025
Adult-Onset Still’s Disease (AOSD) with Secondary Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) is an autoimmune disorder that is most commonly a diagnosis of exclusion. AOSD is a known trigger of secondary HLH, amongst other inflammatory and infectious processes, making the association between the two already rare diseases even more intriguing. It commonly presents with non-specific symptoms like fevers, myalgias, night sweats, chills, paresthesias, and is associated with a relapsingremitting salm...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4037.1510073
Clinical Assessment of Linguistic Abilities in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Theofilidis Antonis
Article Type: RESEARCH ARTICLE | First Published: June 12, 2025
The objective of the present study was to investigate the linguistic profile of patients with multiple sclerosis and to establish a connection between the corresponding linguistic deficits and specific brain regions. Specifically, for the purposes of this research, 12 adults diagnosed with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis were examined and compared with healthy participants. The Boston Aphasia Naming Test, a standardized linguistic tool, was administered, focusing on the subtests for aud...