Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5750/1510007
Pseudolymphoma Concomitant with Parvovirus B19 Infection
Loan Towersey, Maria Victoria Quaresma, Fred Bernardes Filho, Porphirio Jose Soares Filho, Ines K. Praxedes Baeta Neves, Andrea Rodriguez Cordovil Pires, Omar Lupi and Roderick Hay
Article Type: Correspondence | First Published: September 05, 2015
Jessner's lymphocytic infiltration of the skin (JLIS) is a skin condition of unknown an etiology characterized by erythematouspapules, plaques, and/or nodules located on the head, neck and upper back. Lesions usually are asymptomatic and resolve without scarring. JLIS can be similar in appearance to other benign lymphocytic infiltrates which include for instance a variant of lupus erythematosus (LE), in particular, tumid LE....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510011
Methamphetamine use Increases Chances of Preeclampsia
Kristina A. Roloff, Gohar Stepanyan, Guillermo Valenzuela
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: September 19, 2015
A single center, retrospective study was performed over an eighteen month period (January 2012 - June 2013) at a county hospital in San Bernardino, California. Methamphetamine use was defined as self-reported use or a positive urine drug screen (UDS) at admission for delivery. Preeclampsia was defined using the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) Task Force definition. 1 The incidence of preeclampsia among methamphetamine users was compared to non-users using inferential s...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510010
Neonatal Outcomes of 26,331 Infants Delivered by Obstetrics Fellowship Trained Family Physicians and OB/Gyns
Daniel M. Avery, Karen Burgess, John T. McDonald, Susanna T. Raley, Catherine A. Skinner, Kristine R. Graettinger, Kelly Shoemake, Melanie T. Tucker and Jason M. Parton
Article Type: Original Research Article | First Published: September 06, 2015
Neonatal outcomes of infants delivered by family physicians practicing obstetrics and obstetricians/gynecologists have been studied for years. Most of the studies comparing deliveries of family physicians and OB/GYNs have been limited to low risk pregnancies. Family physicians practicing obstetrics are often the only obstetrics providers in rural, underserved areas. They need to be able to practice independently and manage more than just low risk pregnancies....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3243.1510001
The Effects of Whole-Body Vibration Training for Rehabilitation after ACL Reconstruction: A Systematic Review
Y. Osawa, Y. Oguma, T. Hashimoto and Naokata Ishii
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: September 21, 2015
We investigated the effects of short-term WBVT program for rehabilitation after ACL reconstruction on postural control, knee position sense, and knee laxity. This review was restricted to randomized controlled trials, which investigated the rehabilitation effects of WBVT on physical function compared with conventional rehabilitation program. Data from a total of 99 participants with ACL reconstruction in 3 studies were included. Articles with high risk of bias were included based on the criteria...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-584X/1510006
Impairment of Salivary Protection in Esophageal Defense: Its Implications in Reflux Esophagitis
Harathi Yandrapu, Marek Marcinkiewicz, Tomasz Zbroch, Cezary Poplawski, Irene Sarosiek, Zbigniew Namiot and Jerzy Sarosiek
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: September 28, 2015
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) is a highly prevalent disease in the western world and affects approximately up to 20% of adults and nearly 25 million experience heartburn on a daily basis. Reflux esophagitis (RE) is caused by the excessive exposure of esophageal mucosa to aggressive factors like acid and pepsin leading to inflammation. Gastroesophageal reflux is a common phenomenon which would not normally cause esophageal mucosal damage because of presence of defense mechanisms....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-584X/1510005
'Endoscopic Exposure Treatment' for a Small Colonic Lipoma
Toshiro Fukui
Article Type: Clinical Image | First Published: September 25, 2015
Lipomas form lobulated masses enclosed by thin and fibrous capsules. Colonic lipomas are usually discovered on colonoscopy, and gentle palpation with biopsy forceps reveals soft nature of the submucosal mass. Submucosal lipomas are usually not fixed to the underlying fascia. Large colonic ones may manifest as luminal obstruction, intussusception, volvulization or hemorrhage. Nonsurgical therapy includes endoscopic treatment for submucosal tumors in gastrointestinal tracts. In particular, the unr...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-3419/2/4/1024
The Influence of Melatonin on Immune System and Cancer
Anna Gry Vinther and Mogens H. Claesson
Article Type: Review Article | First Published: September 19, 2015
Melatonin has been shown to play a fundamental part in neuro immune modulation. Besides regulating the circadian rhythm it works as a natural antioxidant with immune stimulatory and anti-cancer properties. Melatonin is a regulator of hemopoiesis and modifies various cells and cytokines of the immune system. Melatonin elicits oncostatic properties in a variety of different tumor cells....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5718/1510020
A Community-Based Exercise and Support Group Program Improves Quality of Life in African-American Breast Cancer Survivors: A Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
Nora L. Nock, Cynthia Owusu, Susan Flocke, Susan A. Krejci, Emily L. Kullman, Kris Austin, Beth Bennett, Stephen Cerne, Carl Harmon, Halle Moore, Mary Vargo, Paul Hergenroeder, Hermione Malone, Michael Rocco, Russell Tracy, Hillard M. Lazarus, John P. Kirwan, Ellen Heyman and Nathan A. Berger
Article Type: Orginal Research Article | First Published: September 5, 2015
African-American (AA) breast cancer (BCa) survivors have higher mortality rates, more comorbidities and are less likely to meet national physical activity guidelines after diagnosis compared to Caucasian BCa survivors. We previously reported that a 20-week resistance exercise intervention coupled with a support group and home walking program, conducted using facilities and personnel at a community cancer support center, in Stage I-III AA BCa survivors improved strength, fitness and circulating C...