Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510055
The Intervisions Cliniques Continuing Medical Education Program: A Forum for Exchange and Mutual Knowledge Development between General Practitioners and Psychiatrists
Catherine Briand, Nida Sieu, Éric Skulski, François Borgeat, Christo Todorov, François-Yve Prévost, Ghislaine O Roederer, André Luyet and Alain Lesage
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: May 09, 2017
This project is a case study, using qualitative methods. An operational model of Intervisions Cliniques was drawn for analysis. Data mainly come from the program-related literature, direct observation and interviews with 9 key actors, assembled in 2 groups of promoters and participants of the program. ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4045.1510027
Distinctive CD8 T Cell Infiltration and Paucity of Regulatory T Cells in Chronic Graft-Versus-Host-Disease Lesions
Maria Claudia Rodrigues Moreira, Adriana Bonomo, Suzana A Pinheiro-da-Silva, Andrea Cordovil Pires, Rômulo Gonçalves Galvani, Daniela de Oliveira Pinto, Eliana Abdelhay and Maria Isabel Doria Rossi
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: April 15, 2017
Alterations in immune reconstitution have been implicated with the development of chronic graft-versus-host disease (cGVHD) in allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) recipients. Since T cells are important mediators in this disease, the aim of this study was to search for a biologic marker for cGVHD moderate and severe forms....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-346X/1410071
Cat Scratch Neuroretinitis
Nicky R Holdeman, Liang Ma and Rosa A Tang
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 13, 2017
Cat scratch disease (CSD) is caused by a gram-negative bacterium, Bartonella henselae. This uncommon disease is believed to be transmitted by a cat scratch or bite, when the bacterium is present on the cat’s claw or resides in the oral cavity. There are approximately 22,000 cases of CSD diagnosed in the United States annually....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-3634/1410067
DKA in an Adolescent with Established Diagnosis of Type 1 Diabetes
Yael Levy Shraga, Uri Hamiel and Orit Pinhas Hamiel
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 08, 2017
Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and its complications are the most common cause of hospitalization, morbidity and mortality in children and adolescents with established diagnosis of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM). The overall incidence of recurrent DKA episodes is estimated as 8 per 100 patient years. Interestingly, almost 60% of recurrent DKA episodes occur in 5% of patients....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5823/1510067
Changing Territories of Health Care Professionals in Primary Care
Kieke GH Okma
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: April 17, 2017
This contribution explores the changing positions of four major groups of health professionals in primary care in North America and Western Europe: general internists, family physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants. The mix of professionals varies greatly across countries in Europe and North America, illustrating that there is no single answer to the question: "What is the 'best' mix of health professionals?"...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5777/1510053
Traumatological Application of 3D Model in Complex Acetabular Fractures
Battiato C, Basiglini L and Giovannini F
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 14, 2017
Three-dimensional reconstruction (3D) and rapid prototyping (RPT), starting from computed tomographic (CT) examinations, is a promising technology in traumatology. It facilitates the planning and surgical results of complex fractures. Here, we used it in a complex bilateral acetabulum fracture for the assessment of the injury type and for improving knowledge of the fracture fragments....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510051
Emergency Obstetric Kits: Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices of Health Care Providers
Nguefack Felicitee, Dongmo Roger, Djoumessap Djoyou Christine Marquise, Ourtchingh Clovis, Neh Flora, Dongmo sylvestre, Nana Njotang Philip, Ntsama Junie Annick and Tatah Sandra
Article Type: Original Research | First Published: April 15, 2017
More than half (58.6%) of the staff interviewed were nursing assistants. The EOK for deliveries do not contain non-sterile examination gloves, while those for cesarean sections do not have analgesics. However, most staff (72.8%) declared the delivery kit was complete; just as 74.1% declared the cesarean sections kit was complete....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510050
Child Care among Primiparous and Multiparous Women in a Birth Cohort Study
Flavia Francoso Genovesi, Rosangela Aparecida Pimenta Ferrari, Sandra Mara Maciel, Jose Carlos Dalmas, Alexandrina Aparecida Maciel Cardelli and Debora Fernanda Vicentini Bauer
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: April 13, 2017
There was a statistical association was found between age group (p < 0.0001), schooling (p < 0.0001) and parity. Primiparity among young women (78.3%) and schooling ≥ 8 years (85.3%), having a partner (p = 0.039), paid occupation (42.5%) and upper and middle classes (22%). Almost all women from both groups had exclusively breastfed in the maternity hospital (p = 0.071)....