Open Access DOI:10.23937/2643-4474/1710133
Wrong Use of Oxygenated Water to Preparation the Skin before Surgery
Ali Riazi, Ata Mahdkhah, Navid Askariardehjani and Zhale Kazemi
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: February 27, 2023
Oxygenated water or hydrogen peroxide is a chemical compound with the formula H2 O2 . Oxygenated water is a common oxidant made from a combination of oxygen and hydrogen. Oxygenated water decomposes slowly in the absence of catalysts. This unstable compound decomposes under heat and decomposes into water and oxygen over time. This commercial material is sensitive to light and decomposes rapidly in the presence of light and is therefore stored in dark containers. This compound has antibacterial, ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-4193.1510133
Eye Movements Induced by Stimulation of the Utricle
Hiroaki Ichijo, MD, PhD
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: February 28, 2023
Pathophysiology of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) is canalolithiasis in the semicircular canal. The principle of Epley maneuver is moving debris from a long arm to the utricle, therefore debris stimulates the utricular macula in the sitting position after the treatment. To clarify the characteristics of eye movements evoked by the stimulation of unilateral macula of the utricle....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-3690/1510074
Smoking May Not Have a Long Term Effect on Body Weight
Mehmet Rami Helvaci, MD, Yasemin Kayabasi, MD, Atilla Yalcin, Orhan Ekrem Muftuoglu, Abdulrazak Abyad, MD and Lesley Pocock
Article Type: Research Article | First Published: March 04, 2023
We tried to understand whether or not there is a long term effect of smoking on the body weight. Consecutive daily smokers at least with a history of one pack-year and age and sex-matched non-smokers were studied. The study included 247 smokers (173 males) and 167 non-smokers (112 males). The mean age of smokers was 46.2 years, and 70.0% of them were males. Plasma triglycerides (163.1 versus 151.3 mg/dL, p < 0.05), low density lipoproteins (LDL) (123.8 versus 117.5 mg/dL, p < 0.05), erythrocyte ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286.1510084
Complement-Mediated Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome: Management Challenge behind the Diagnosis - A Case Report
Ana Carlota Vida* , João Carvão, Pedro Vieira, Luís Resende and Gil Silva
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 09, 2023
Acute thrombotic microangiopathies (TMA) represent an heterogeneous group of diseases, including complement- mediated hemolytic uremic syndrome (CM-HUS). CM- HUS results from an alternative complement pathway dysregulation as a result of mutations in complement factors or antibodies against these factors. It is important to exclude secondary causes of TMA before establish CM- HUS as a final diagnosis. However, this may be challenging, since complementary evaluation is not always immediately ...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2572-3286.1510083
Muco-Cutaneous Manifestations in 144 Renal Transplant Recipients: A Single Center Analysis
Najoua Ammar, Mariam Meziane, Nadia Ismaili, Leila Benzekri and Karima Senouci
Article Type: Case Series | First Published: March 05, 2023
Renal transplantation is the best treatment for the replacement of renal function. The majority of dermatological complications related to renal failure regress after transplantation. Nevertheless, the chronic and powerful systemic immunosuppression, gave rise to a series of mucocutaneous manifestations, hence the need for a systematic and regular follow-up in dermatology. The aim of our work was to evaluate the frequency and the clinical spectrum of dermatological complications observed in rena...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510147
Pregnancy Symptoms and COVID-19 Fear Experienced by Pregnant Women
Rukiye Demir Dikmen, Elif Ayfer Baltaci Yildiz and Aycan Şahin
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 09, 2023
This research was executed in order to designate the level of symptoms pregnant women experience, and the link between COVID-19 fear and pregnancy symptoms. A questionnaire was carried out on women 12-40 weeks pregnant who consulted Bingöl Maternity and Children Hospital between 11 February-1 July 2022. Data were obtained by “Sociodemographic Form”, “Pregnancy Symptom Inventory (PSI)” and “COVID-19 Fear Scale’’. The research was completed with 390 pregnant women....
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2474-1353/1510146
Iron Deficiency among a Group Syrian Women: Causes and Treatment
Sarah Sukkariyeh, Caren Latouf and Rim Harfouch
Article Type: Original Article | First Published: March 06, 2023
Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutrient deficiencies in the world. The aim of our research was to identify the most common causes of iron deficiency anemia and the associated factors of lifestyle, dietary habits and menstrual cycle. We selected a random sample of women attending the gynecology department at Tishreen University Hospital and obtained the results of a complete blood count (HCT and HB) CBC for 100 participating women from April 2022 until the end of June 2022. As a result...
Open Access DOI:10.23937/2469-567X/1510084
Thrombotic Microangiopathies as Initial Presentation of HIV: Two Case Reports and Literature Review
Rawan AlAgha
Article Type: Case Report | First Published: March 09, 2023
Thrombotic microangiopathies have been recently a recognizable presentation of patients infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Most of those who present similarly noted to have poor prognosis as majority have advanced HIV with low CD4 counts. It has postulated by some authors and researches that it should be recognized as an AIDS defining condition. Here we present two cases of adult males who presented with features of thrombotic microangiopathy and were diagnosed to have HIV for the...