Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4053.1510041
Use of Home Sleep Apnea Testing to Mitigate the Effects of COVID-19: Modification of the Phase I Magnap Clinical Trial Protocol
William G Lee, MD, Lauren L Evans, MD, Joseph Lamberti, BS, Kelcey Harrison, BA, Jolie L Chang, MD, David M Claman, MD, Michael Danty, MHA and Michael R Harrison, MD
Article Type: Brief Report | First Published: 2023/10/25
First-in-human evaluation of a novel magnetic apnea prevention (Magnap) device for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) treatment was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic which negatively impacted the ability to track patient outcomes with in-lab polysomnograms (PSG). The objective of this study is to report the modifications undertaken in response to COVID-19 and to discuss the feasibility of home sleep apnea testing (HSAT) to monitor novel OSA therapies....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4193.1510140
Laryngeal Abscess in a Patient with End Stage Liver Disease - An Enigma
Dinesh Jothimani, Ramya S, Purushothaman PK, Vidya Devarajan, Vaibhaiv Patel, Akila Rajakumar and Mohamed Rela
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/29
Patients with liver cirrhosis are more prone to life-threatening bacterial infections. Presence of immune dysfunction and altered gut microbiome has been largely attributed to the cause of sepsis, particularly secondary to gram negative organisms in patients with cirrhosis....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3278/1510065
Assessment of Nutritional Status and Associated Factors Using Anthropometric Measurement and Selected Biochemical Parameters among Internally Displaced Individuals at Debark Refugee Camp, North Gondor, North West Ethiopia: A Cross-Sectional Study, 2022 GC
Mahder Girma, Abebaw Werede, Elias Chane, Alemie Fentie, Biruktawit Eshetu, Mahider Shimelse, Rishan hadigu, Amare Mequaninet, Abebe Yenesew, Alebachew Fasil, Woyesa Beyene, Zeleke Kassahun, Bisrat Birke, Fitsum Abebe, Menber wubete and Habtamu Wondifraw
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/10/13
Globally 144 million children under the age of five were stunted, 47 million were wasted, and 38 million were overweight and 1.9 billion adults are overweight or obese, while 462 million are underweight. People living in humanitarian crisis areas such as refugee and IDP camps are particularly vulnerable groups accounting the highest portion of this numbers. However, there is limited information on the nutritional status and determinants factors of malnutrition among refugee and IDP camps in deve...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3235.1510116
Spontaneous Resolution of Congenital Pulmonary Airway Malformation (CPAM) Type 1 in an 8-Month-Old Female from Ethiopia: A Rare Case Report
Mohammed Adem Mekonnen, MD, Abdudin Heru Mohammed, MD, Zenebe Daniel Getachew, MD, Zeru Seyoum Wondimagegn, MD, Atsede Birhanu Worku, MD, Eleni Getahun Kebede, MD, Hashim Meketa Nigatie, MD and Muluken Yifru Gebresilassie
Article Type: Rare Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/13
Congenital pulmonary airway malformation (CPAM) is an infrequent lung developmental anomaly categorized as part of the broader group of congenital thoracic malformations. Alongside bronchogenic cysts and pulmonary sequestration, CPAM is one of the most prevalent congenital lung anomalies. The malformation arises from abnormalities during embryonic development, leading to atypical bronchial morphogenesis and the development of cystic lesions within the lung tissue ....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4563/1710054
Rare Breast Cancer: Primary Melanoma of Breast Parenchyma
Mohamed Moneer Abulfotooh Alsayed, MSc, MRCS, Amal Yousif Saleh Abdullah, Ashraf Ahmed Abdeltawab Ibrahim, Ghaidaa Naser Abdul Razak, Sana Tabish and Rana Al Abdulghani
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/14
Melanoma is a highly aggressive cancer that can be cutaneous (most common) or mucosal, affecting the skin or mucous membranes at any organ in the body. It can also be found in the eye (uveal). Breast melanoma is rare, and it can manifest in one of three forms: 1) Metastatic secondary to primary melanoma at another site, 2) Primary cutaneous melanoma arising at the breast skin, or 3) Primary non-cutaneous melanoma arising in the breast parenchyma itself. ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510157
Unusual Pathogen Isolated in Patient with Ludwig's Angina
Sabrina Bernardo
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/19
Physical exam will reveal a tender, woody, and indurated submandibular area. The lingual area may also be erythematous and swollen. The tongue may be displaced posteriorly secondary to inflammation and the outer neck may be tender and edematous with or without focal lymphadenopathy....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510156
Evaluation of the Stability of Permanent Teeth of Students of the Faculty of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences of the University of Yaoundé I
Jules Julien Ndjoh, Metogo Ntsama Junie Annick, Romaric Onana, Zilefac Brian Ngokwe, Sandra Lydie Akena Ndeng, Réné Ngoulma, Lawrence Essama Eno Belinga and Vicky Ama Moor
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/10/19
Stability in implantology and periodontology can be assessed by both subjective and objective means. As the use of subjective measures can be biased, objective means such as the periotest and Ostell have been developed. However, its application in normal clinical therapy is ineffectual due to the absence of dental reference values. The objective of this study was to provide stability values for natural permanent teeth that could serve as benchmarks in periodontics and implantology....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510157
The Missing Tail: An Iatrogenic In-Situ Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Fracture
Aditya Sharma, Rajeshwar Yadav and Swati Pathak
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/28
Securing a peripheral venous line is one of the most common procedures used in hospital settings. Although this is an easier task and a routine exercise, if not done properly, it can have dire consequences. This case report revolves around a 40-year-old man admitted to a super-specialty unit of a tertiary care hospital, while removing a venous catheter, was locally examined for a retained fragment of a peripheral venous catheter when the attending nurse noticed his absent tail. ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3674/1510156
Emergency Airway Management due to Angioedema
Cátia Ribeiro Santos, Simone Costa and Ana Araújo
Article Type: Patient Care | First Published: 2023/10/22
Angioedema evaluation and management should focus on the airway initially because the main concern in the patient in angioedema is airway obstruction. Indeed, airway obstruction can occur in up to 15% of patients with angioedema [1,2]. Angioedema in the emergency department is a common presentation and the threat of asphyxiation can be fatal, therefore, prompt diagnosis and correct treatment are critical....