Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510041
Modified Laterally Flap Technique for Root Coverage of Thin Gingival Phenotype: A Case Report
Davi da Silva Barbirato, Natalia Rodrigues Manes, Victor de Macedo Varela, Otto de Oliveira Magro, Mariana Fampa Fogacci and Maria Cynesia Medeiros de Barros
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: April 07, 2017
The aim of this study was to propose a new modified lateral positioned flap for root coverage of unfavorable gingival phenotype. The patient reported a dentine hypersensitivity and esthetic complaint in tooth 41 related to the gingival recession: "U"-shaped gingival contour, class II and type IV periodontium of "Miller" and "Maynard & Wilson" classifications, respectively....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410095
A Case of Coronary Artery Spasm Associated with Lisdexamfetamine Use
Harmony R Reynolds and Leon H Charney
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: April 13, 2017
Coronary artery spasm is a cause of myocardial infarction with non-obstructive coronary arteries (MINOCA). Coronary spasm may occur spontaneously or in response to prescribed or illicit drugs. Myocardial injury and cardiomyopathies have been reported in association with the use of stimulants in children and adults with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3419/1410079
The Role of Notch Signaling in Liver Diseases: Contribution to Development and Cancer
Kazunori Kawaguchi, Masao Honda and Shuichi Kaneko
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: March 31, 2017
Liver tissue consists of several types of cells such as hepatocytes, endothelial cells, stellate cells, cholangiocytes, and immune cells, all with essential functions. The liver plays an important role in metabolism because its cells act on a variety of substances, transforming them into metabolic products essential for life and the production of waste products....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510024
Review: Side Effects of Some Commonly Used Allergy Medications (Decongestants, Anti-Leukotriene Agents, Antihistamines, Steroids, and Zinc) and Their Safety in Pregnancy
Michael Malone and Tara M Kennedy
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: March 27, 2017
A literature search was undertaken. We searched the databases of Pubmed, MEDLINE, EMBASE databases, and Cochrane Library from 1990 to October 2016, using key words: Allergy, Medications, Antihistamines, Decongestants, Montelukast, Side effects, Adverse Events, Adverse, Effects, Zinc, Steroids, Pregnancy, Reviews, RCT, and Case Report....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410161
Extubation Airway Emergency after Spinal Fusion Using Bone Morphogenetic Protein
Bradley J Scherer, Brian D Benneyworth, Mara E Nitu and Brian D Lelan
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 30, 2017
An 11-year-old female who was admitted to the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) intubated and mechanically ventilated with severe traumatic brain injury and occipito-cervical dislocation following a high speed motor vehicle collision, underwent both posterior arthrodesis from occiput to C3 and open reduction of cranio-cervical dislocation on hospital day 7....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410160
Two Cases of Pseudomalabsorption Treated Successfully with Parenteral Levothyroxine
Seher Cetinkaya Altuntas, Mehtap Evran, Murat Sert and Tamer Tetiker
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 29, 2017
Hypothyroidism is a frequently seen endocrine disorder which may be managed by levothyroxine (LT4) replacement in most of the patients. Some patients with hypothyroidism do not respond and are refractory to oral LT4 therapy. The most encountered causes of unresponsiveness to oral LT4 replacement comprise non-compliance with therapy and malabsorption....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410159
Anesthetic Management of Traumatic Brain Injury
Hashim Qureshi, Hussain Mithaiwala, Jacob Ezell and Marco Maurtua
Article Type: Original Review | First Published: March 27, 2017
Worldwide, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. It is the third most common cause of injury related death with direct and indirect costs totaling an estimated 60 billion dollars annually in the United States. Management of a TBI patient is guided by recommendations made by the Brain Trauma Foundation (BTF)....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3308.1510023
Continuous Albuterol Treatments may Lead to Lactic Acidosis in Children with Status Asthmaticus
Sheel Patel, Usama Hanhan, Caroline Perkowski and James Orlowski
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 21, 2017
Asthma is a chronic inflammatory condition of the airways characterized by airflow obstruction, caused by bronchoconstriction, airway edema, acute inflammation and increased secretions, most commonly treated with albuterol. Albuterol functions by activating beta-2-adrenergic receptors on airway smooth muscles stimulating adenyl cyclase and increasing production of C-AMP causing relaxation of the smooth muscle and bronchodilation....