Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410289

Dengue Myocarditis with Gitelman Syndrome Presenting as Arrhythmic Syncope: A Case Report of Acute Fulminant Dengue Myocarditis Resulting to Acquired Long QT Syndrome

Billy Joseph David, Donna Aurea Maderazo, Dianne Camille Gaspar-Cabrera1 and Rod Castro

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/11

Dengue is an arthropod-borne viral infection endemic to tropical areas. Dengue myocarditis is a rare cardiac manifestation of arrhythmic syncope; however, the pathophysiology behind it is not yet clearly elucidated. Severe electrolyte imbalance is among the common causes that aggravate cardiac dysrhythmia. One disease entity that presents with salt-losing tubulopathy is Gitelman syndrome....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710152

Titanium Interbody Cage: A Case Series Demonstrating Expandable Technology in Spinal Surgery in Peru

Christian A Yataco-Wilcas, Luis A Lengua-Vega, Bruno E Diaz-Llanes, Yosimar S Coasaca-Tito and Cristian E Salazar-Campos

Article Type: Descriptive Study | First Published: 2023/01/07

Lumbar interbody fusion is a common procedure for addressing spinal pathologies, involving the joining of adjacent vertebrae to stabilize and alleviate pain. The evolution of interbody cages has led to the development of expandable designs that allow customization of cage size during surgery to fit each patient's anatomy....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510160

Infiltration of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors for the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Disorders: A Comprehensive Review

Werner Flores Sebastian, Herrera Juan José and Badilla Monasterio Rodrigo

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/12/30

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders are a common cause of pain and dysfunction in the orofacial region. In recent years, there has been growing interest in the use of Plasma Rich in Growth Factors (PRFC) as a potential therapeutic option for the management of TMJ disorders. This comprehensive review aims to provide an overview of the biology and current status of PRFC as a therapy for symptomatic internal derangements and inflammatory pathology of the TMJ. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3516/1410192

A Case of Resistant Status Asthmaticus: Resistant to Steroids and Responsive to IV Epinephrine

Saeed S, Hong D, Salam E, Adams W and Harris M

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/06

Status Asthmaticus, is a medical emergency, an extreme form of asthma exacerbation characterized by hypoxic and hypercapnic respiratory failure with resistance to standard therapy including inhaled selective beta-adrenergic agonists, low dose systemic steroids and usually responds to high dose systemic steroids with continuous nebulization of bronchodilators. Epinephrine, while not significantly advantageous in cases of mild to moderate asthma compared to standard therapy, can be significantly u...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410161

Chilaiditi Syndrome: A Rare Case of Diaphragmatic Interposition and its Multidisciplinary Management

Mladen N Kasalović, Marija G Lomigora, Aleksandar R Jakovljević, Gojko Lj Igrutinović, Zlatan N Elek, Nikola M Miljković, Milica N Milentijević and Dalibor D Rakić

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/06

Chilaiditi syndrome is a rare entity, with a worldwide incidence ranging from 0.025% to 0.28%, and it tends to affect males more frequently than females, with a ratio of 4:1. This paper explores and presents a rare medical case of Chilaiditi syndrome, emphasizing its rarity and complexity in diagnosis and treatment....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410442

Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: A Therapeutic Challenge When Eculizumab is Not Available

C. Chaccour, C. Doueihi, S. Karaa and A. Germanos

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2024/01/10

Atypical hemolytic uremic syndrome (aHUS) can be triggered by pregnancy and may lead to both irreversible and severe consequences. We herein present the case of a woman who will develop postpartum aHUS, with the consequent diagnostic and therapeutic challenges that followed....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410441

Intraventricular Metastasis of Adenocarcinoma: A Rare Case Report

Juvencio Angelo P Pereche III and Leo Anthony Acedillo

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/12/30

A 56-year-old female came into our institution due to dull, non-radiating, 8/10 pain scale, persistent bifrontal headache. Associated with drowsiness, nausea, and 3 episodes of non-projectile vomiting. Work up revealed a frond-like mass with small enhancing bands within the distal body extending to the right atrium of the right lateral ventricle. It was measured to be 4.5 × 2.2 × 2.6 cm. Patient underwent posterior parietal approach craniotomy, excision of tumor with ventriculostomy tube place...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510122

Descriptive Epidemiology of Home-Based Management of Diarrhea in Children Under Five Years: The Case of Northern Ghana

Abdul-Manan Sumani, Benjamin Tommy Bavug, Abdul-Wahid Mahamuda, Husein Abdul-Karim, Abukari Salifu and Al-kabir Mustapha Tahiru

Article Type: Original Article | First Published: 2023/12/28

An institutional based retrospective cross-sectional study design was employed in the study. Data was taken from August 8, 2022 to September 7, 2022 at the child welfare clinic using koboCollect toolbox. Data was extracted from the koboCollect toolbox into Microsoft excel, cleaned and later imported into IBM SPSS statistics version 22 (SPSS) for analysis....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4512/1710093

Hereditary Anemia Diseases in Children

Hamida Amer and Amal Almasri

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/12/30

In comparison with the results of previous studies, we find that sickle cell anemia is the most common, and most cases of thalassemia are people with blood group O+ its willingness to contract the disease, and attention and blood examination are required for children born in families infected with the disease and early detection of the disease, where the incidence of males was more than females, This may not mean that there is an association Hereditary by sex "Zawawi 2021 Eitab 2007"....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3397/1410160

Factors Associated with Management Outcomes of Enterocutaneous Fistula Patients at the University of Dodoma Affiliated Teaching Hospitals

Nicholaus Mrimi Masiaga, MD and Masumbuko Yatembela Mwashambwa

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/12/29

Enterocutaneous fistula is not an uncommon complication among patients who have undergone abdominal surgery. Small bowel enterocutaneous fistulas, age above 45 years, and anemia with a hemoglobin level below 11 g/dl are significant factors associated with unfavorable outcomes among patients with ECF. These findings emphasize the complex nature of managing ECF and the crucial role of addressing both the primary condition and its associated complications to enhance patient outcomes....