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Role of Hepatitis C Virus Infection on Lymphoproliferative Disorders after Non-liver Transplantation

Hossein Khedmat, Mohsen Amini, Mohammad Ebrahim Ghamar-Chehreh, Aghdas Aghaei & Shahram Agah · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aims: The number of reports on HCV positive PTLD patients in non-liver transplantation setting as well as our knowledge on the issue is extremely limited. In this study, we aimed to investigate the impact of HCV infection on non-liver transplant recipients regarding PTLD developm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/4093

Sustained-Release Bupropion Overdose: A Case Report

Catarina Mendonça, Sara Rocha, José Meireles, Paula Pestana, Carla Teixeira & Irene Aragão · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Bupropion is an atypical antidepressant with a unique aminoketone structure similar to amphetamines. A narrow therapeutic margin is evident from observational studies that show seizure activity with doses of 400-600 mg or higher. A 38-year old woman took an overdose of 6 grams of...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/14703

Huge Left Ventricular Aneurysm in a Young Patient Diagnosed with a 4 Slice CT Scanner at University of Gondar Hospital; a Case Report and Review of Literature

Zerubabel Tegegne Desita · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

A case of huge left ventricular aneurysm of submitral type in a 21 year old Ethiopian patient is presented. This rare type of LVA is reported in young black Africans in Nigeria and South Africa but never in East Africa. The patient presented with cough and chest pain of two month...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/15475

Insulinoma and Isolated Polycystic Liver Disease: Case Report

Cristina Martínez-Berdeja, Paloma Almeda-Valdes, Teresa Cuatecontzi-Xochitiotzi, Bernardette Rivas-Gómez, Laura M. Bernal-López, Ivette Cruz-Bautista, Carlos A. Aguilar-Salinas & Francisco J. Gómez-Pérez · International Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Case Reports · 2015

Gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors are fairly rare neoplasms and their diagnosis can result defying. Polycystic liver disease is also a rare condition characterized by the formation of liver cysts. We report a case of a 59-year-old female with isolated polycystic liver...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJMPCR/2015/15764

Unusual Aggressive Radiographic Appearance of Simple Bone Cyst (A Case Report and Review of Literature)

Sima Nikneshan & Hoora Hadian · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: This study reports a rare case of simple bone cyst (SBC) with a radiographic behavior similar to malignancies and a mixed internal structure in a 43 year-old woman who presented to a dental office with clinical symptoms. Presentation of Case: A 43 year-old woman presented to...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14580

Use of Anatomical Undercut in Adhesive Retained Orbital Prosthesis: An Alternative to Osseointegration to Improve Retention and Reduce Margin Gap

Asikul Wadud, Nafij Bin Jamayet, Theerathavaj Srithavaj & Mohammad Khursheed Alam · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Poor retention, stability and margin gap due to excessive bone lose following surgery is one of the major problems of rehabilitation in orbital defect with adhesive retained orbital prosthesis. Presentation of Case: This clinical report describes a simplified techni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/15237

Case Report: Suprachoroidal Catheterization “ab-interno” for Treatment of Open Angle Glaucoma: “BABLY TECHNIQUE”

Ahmed Said Ahmed Elbably · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

A cataractous and open angle glaucomatous right eye of a 60 year old man was surgically treated in a different way. First, phacoemulsification with posterior chamber intraocular lens was done, then, under gonioscopy, I track, I science microcatheter was introduced in the supracho...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14993

High Prevalence of Malnutrition among the Above Thirteen with Primary Pyomyositis in Northern Uganda

David Lagoro Kitara, Paul Okot Bwangamoi, Henry Wabinga & Michael Odida · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Aim: To determine the prevalence of malnutrition and its association with primary pyomyositis among patients and controls who were age and sex matched. Study Design and Setting: A case-control study was conducted at Gulu Regional, Lacor, Kalongo, Kitgum and St. Joseph’s Hospitals...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14597

Contact Analysis for Coupling of Plates and Screws in Fracture Fixation of Cortical Bone

Gaffar Gailani, Rachid Moumni & Malek Brahimi · Advances in Research · 2015

Internal fixation is a common treatment for bone fracture. Bone fracture occurs due to different reasons such as motor vehicle accidents, falling,…etc. The treatment is performed by fixing plate and screws to the fracture site. Lack of stability of the implants (plates and screws...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AIR/2015/14189

Nodding Episodes and High Anion Gap in a 13 Year Old Child with Nodding Syndrome: A Case Report

David Lagoro Kitara, Suzanne Gazda, Eger Ambrose, Okot Ambrose, Collines Angwech, Valerie Palmer & Peter Spencer · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Introduction: Nodding syndrome is an unknown neurological disorder affecting children in Northern Uganda, South Sudan and Southern Tanzania. The patient in our case report is, to the best of our knowledge, the first with the syndrome that has been serially followed up for more th...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14595

Iron Deficiency among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Clinic at the KNUST Hospital, Kumasi, Ghana

Christian Obirikorang, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Samuel Adomako, Frederick Yaw Bio & Isaac Acheampong · Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research · 2015

Background: Pregnant women constitute a high risk group for iron deficiency due to increased iron requirements for foetal and maternal tissues growth. This study sought to find out the prevalence of iron deficiency among Ghanaian pregnant women obtaining antenatal care at the Uni...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/BJMMR/2015/14786

Chemical Sensitivity in the Elderly: Lessons Learned from Micronutrient Consumption in the Dutch Elderly Population

Lya G. Soeteman-Hernández, Eugène H. Jansen, Hans Verhagen, Elly J. M. Buurma-Rethans & Jan van Benthem · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

A food consumption survey in the Dutch elderly population (51-69 years of age) showed an increased trend in micronutrient supplement intake (36.4%; 120/347 participants). Because data on chemical sensitivity in the elderly is lacking, evaluation as to whether the current uncertai...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/14319

Assessment of Probiotics in Infant Formula and Cereal Based Baby Foods Containing Bifidobacterium lactis Bb12– Update 2014

Jørgen Lassen & Siamak Yazdankhah · European Journal of Nutrition & Food Safety · 2015

“Assessment of benefits and risks of probiotics in processed cereal-based baby foods supplemented Bifidobacteriumn lactis Bb12” from 2010 answered a request from the Norwegian Food Safety Authority focusing on the age groups 4-6 months, 6-12 months and 1-3 years. However, the use...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/EJNFS/2015/14818

Increase of Spinach Growth Through the use of Larger Plug Cell Volume and an Exogenous BAP Spray

J. Di Matteo, J. Rattin & A. Di Benedetto · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Aims: In spinach, transplanting has replaced direct seeding but small containers may cause root restriction effects that would be decreased post-transplant yield. Although a single hormonal regulator (BAP) spray is effective in overcoming root restriction, the mechanisms involved...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/14979

Strategy for Insect Pest Control in Cocoa

Richard Adu-Acheampong, Joseph Easmon Sarfo, Ernest Felix Appiah, Abraham Nkansah, Godfred Awudzi, Emmanuel Obeng, Phebe Tagbor & Richard Sem · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2015

Farming systems in cocoa over the last three decades have involved the use of new hybrid plant varieties, which produce pods throughout the year, intensified fertilizer use, and misguided pesticide applications by some farmers. Resource availability in terms of abundance of feedi...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/AJEA/2015/12956