Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5734/1510011
Plasmacytoma Located in the Posterior Mandible: A Case Report
Yavuz Findik, Timucin Baykul and Ummugulsum Alkis
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: August 03, 2015
Plasma cell neoplasm is characterized by a monoclonal neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells and solitary plasmocytoma of bone (SPB) is a localized form. SPB is most frequently seen in vertebrae and secondarily in long bones. Its presence in jaws is extremely rare. Here we report a unique case of plasmacytoma in the left side of mandible, a chronology for diagnosis of the lesion is also reviewed along with clinical, and radiographic evidence....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5823/1510004
Common Errors in the Measurement of Blood Pressure
Article Type: Short Communication | First Published: August 03, 2015
Norman Kaplan said "The measurement of blood pressure is likely the clinical procedure of greatest importance that is performed in the sloppiest manner." It is of great importance that common and often overlooked errors in the measurement of blood pressure be addressed. Firstly, I would like to emphasize the importance of proper cuff size. It is well known that miscuffing or using an improper cuff size can lead to an inaccurate blood pressure measurement....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3987.1510002
Evaluation of Empirical Antibiotic Therapy for the Treatment of Community-Acquired Urinary Tract Infections (CA-UTI)
Joao Pedro Aguiar, Filipa Alves da Costa and Patricia Cavaco Silva
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: July 28, 2015
Objectives: To characterize the pattern of indication of antibiotic regimens for CA-UTI; to evaluate the adequacy of antibiotic empirical therapy in CA-UTI and the resistance profile of the bacterial isolates. Methods: An observational study was conducted, where the prevalence and resistance profiles of the microorganisms involved and the pattern of antibiotic indication were investigated through a cross-sectional approach. Patients presenting with UTI symptomatology and antibiotic indication we...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510007
Expanding the Art-Science of Chronic Disease Management in Primary Care: A Lifestyle Medicine Perspective
Garry Egger
Article Type: Perspective | First Published: August 01, 2015
Changes in living patterns typically result in changes in disease structures within a society. The 'epidemiological transition', which describes the shift from infectious to chronic diseases for example, is common as countries shift from agrarian to industrial lifestyles. Population levels of obesity for example change as societies become more developed, with equivalent BMIs pre development apparently less dangerous than during or after development, as shown recently in China. Health practices t...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410042
Herpes Simplex Encephalitis, an Unusual Cause of Sinus Node Dysfunction: Case Report and Literature Review
Pierre-Philippe Nicol, Jean-Philippe Talarmin and Thierry Joseph
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: July 25, 2015
Herpes simplex encephalitis is responsible for progressive alteration of behaviour, epilepsy, focal neurological signs, and cognitive problems, but is rarely involved in sinus node dysfunction. We describe this association in a 66-year-old woman with a complete cardiac and neurologic recovery after acyclovir treatment. Consequently, this aetiology of sinoatrial arrest should be recognized in order to systematically assess cardiac monitoring and avoid unnecessary pacemaker implantation. Moreover ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2378-2951/1410041
Origin of Right Coronary Artery from the Ascending Aorta: An Extremely Rare Anomaly
Abdulrahman M Abdulbaki and Shivang Shah
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: June 24, 2015
The incidence of coronary anomalies in patients undergoing coronary angiography varies from 0.27% to 1.66%. Many of these anomalies are clinically benign; while, others are associated with serious morbidity. We describe the case of a patient undergoing coronary angiogram to evaluate her cardiomyopathy revealing an anomalous right coronary artery arising from the ascending aorta above the left sintubular junction plane. We discuss the rarity of this anomaly along with its clinical importance....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5807/1510006
On Emerging Clinical Dental Specialties and Recognition
Ronald S Brown
Article Type: Commentary | First Published: July 24, 2015
Dentistry is mainly a surgical clinical profession and dental clinicians are primarily involved in the surgical management of oral diseases and conditions. There are a few American Dental Association (ADA)-recognized non-surgical dental specialties such as Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Oral & Maxillofacial Radiology, and Public Health Dentistry. These non-surgical dental specialties are mainly supportive to the surgical dental specialties and general dentists. For instance, Oral & Maxillofacia...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-5793/1510006
Family Therapy in Developing Countries Primary Care
Alain Quinet, Sarah Shelmerdine, Patrick Van Dessel and Jean-Pierre Unger
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: July 23, 2015
Purpose: Mental health and psychosomatic problems are both widespread and disabling in low and middle-income countries (LMIC). There is a clear need for strategies to strengthen first line services for their treatment. Family ('systemic') therapy has been shown to be effective in this setting but there is a dearth of research investigating its use. Methods: A family therapist, psychiatrist by training was interviewed by a public health doctor specialized in health services organization, to deriv...