Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5769/1510120

Apnea of Prematurity in the Southern U.S.: The Role of Remote Patient Monitoring Once Discharged to Home

Emily Avery, MPH

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/10/09

Apnea of prematurity is one of the most common challenges in preterm infants, contributing to the U.S.’s high infant mortality rate. There is a growing need for alignment of remote patient monitoring techniques and at-home care for infants diagnosed with apnea of prematurity, especially in the South where accessibility to health services is lacking....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3656/1410435

Cyclopia, A Rare Congenital Malformation: A Case Report in a Resource-Limited Setting in Sub-Saharan Africa

Therence N. Dingana, Carlson Sama, Nuh T. Zeh, Herbert Fonteh, Achuasah M. Tah-Atam and Gloria Ashuntantang

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/09/30

Cyclopia is a rare and severe form of holoprosencephaly, a condition in which the forebrain fails to divide into two hemispheres during embryonic development. It is poorly reported in sub-Saharan Africa. We report the case of a 21-years-old G2P1001 lady who was referred to our service for better management of preterm labor. She was 29 weeks pregnant, and her cervix was 4 cm dilated on arrival. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410285

Right Ventricular Mass: A Unique Approach to Tissue Diagnosis

Bistees George, MD, Marina Sharif, MD, Rishi Bolla, BS, Shaheen Muhammad, MD and Stephen Cook, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/10/05

A 57-year-old male with history of head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC), in remission, presented with face and neck swelling and dyspnea. He was found to have recurrence of his HNSCC at the base of his tongue and a new right ventricular mass. Two endomyocardial biopsy attempts yielded benign tissue. A trans-jugular core needle biopsy performed, under fluoroscopy and intracardiac echocardiogram (ICE) guidance, revealed metastasis of primary tumor....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5866/1410045

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: Sleep Disturbances and Biomarkers

Jason Armstrong, Mary Jo Kurth, Joanne Watt, Peter Fitzgerald and Mark W. Ruddock

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/10/05

The neurobiological features of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), a debilitating psychiatric condition triggered by exposure to traumatic events, are associated with enigmatic pathological mechanisms which are becoming clearer as the library of associated literature increases. This article considers the clinical features of PTSD, the neural circuitry at work, and some of the genetic and epigenetic factors contributing to PTSD risk. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4008/1710019

Urinary Tract Infections among Pregnant Women at Tripoli

Hamida Amer and Amal Almasri

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/10/04

Urinary tract infections frequently affect pregnant mothers. This problem causes significant morbidity and healthcare expenditure. Three common clinical manifestations of UTIs in pregnancy are: Asymptomatic bacteriuria, acute cystitis and acute pyelonephritis. Escherichia coli remains the most frequent organism isolated in UTIs. Urine culture and sensitivity is the gold standard in diagnosing UTIs....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2377-9004/1410249

Huge Retroperitoneal and Pelvic Hematoma Following VBAC (TOLAC): A Case Report

Ayse Citil, MD

Article Type: Case Report | First Published: 2023/09/30

Retroperitoneal hematomas following vaginal delivery are life threatening rare complication in obstetrics. There is no report showed that identification of retroperitoneal hematoma following vaginal birth after cesarean (VBAC) in the literature....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3658/1510310

Anthrax Outbreak in Nigeria: An Issue for Concern?

Tolulope Sharon Rumide, Elohor Samuel and Oluwabusola Oni

Article Type: Review Article | First Published: 2023/09/30

Anthrax is a highly pathogenic zoonotic disease that is attributed to the aerobic, rod-like Gram-positive bacteria known as Bacillus anthracis. This disease primarily affects domestic and wild herbivores through the consumption of vegetation, water or soil and inhalation of air or dust contaminated with highly resistant B. anthracis spores. ...

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5823/1510188

The Impact of the Organizational Commitment of Nurses in Health Units in Greece: Cross-Sectional Study

Stefanos Digonis

Article Type: Original Research | First Published: 2023/09/30

Data were collected from 152 nurses working in Greece using a random sampling method. Data were collected with a questionnaire that included three parts: demographic data, organizational commitment scale, job satisfaction. Data were analyzed with SPSS version 24.0 using descriptive statistics, Pearson correlation, analysis of variance and t-test....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5823/1510187

Burnout and its Associated Factors among Nurses Working in Selected Public Hospitals of Adult Emergency Department Addis Ababa, Ethiopia: Hospital Based Cross Sectional Study

Fentahun Tamrie Mogessie, BSc, Birhanu Melaku, MSc, Tigist Worku, MD, Berhie Alemu Yeshaneh, BSc, MSc and Wondimeneh Shibabaw Shiferaw, BSc, MSc

Article Type: Original Research | First Published: 2023/09/30

Burnout is a syndrome in which a health professional experiences emotional exhaustion, poor personal accomplishment, and depersonalization. It is more common in nurses due to excessive workload and occupational stress. Burnout makes it difficult for nurses to provide high-quality health care....

 Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4008/1710018

Prevalence and Antifungal Resistance Profile of Vulvovaginal Candidiasis Infections in Pregnant Women in Maroua, Far North Region of Cameroon

Noumedem Anangmo Christelle Nadia, Nenba Daga Aimé, Yamssi Cédric, Simeni Njonnou Sylvain Raoul, Djeussi Doriane Esther, Lemogo Giresse Nino, Gamago Nkadeu Guy-Armand, Ngouyamsa Nsapkain Aboubakar Sidiki and Kenfack Bruno

Article Type: Research Article | First Published: 2023/09/30

Vulvovaginal candidiasis is a gynecological condition that is a frequent reason for consultation among pregnant women caused by yeast of the genus Candida. The present study aimed to determine the prevalence and antifungal resistance profile of vulvovaginal candidiasis infections among pregnant women in the city of Maroua....