Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014

  • Time to Increase WHO Clinical Stage of People Living with HIV in Public Health Facilities of Arba Minch Town, South Ethiopia

    Direslgne Misker Abyu, Eskezyiaw Agidew Getahun, Marelgn Tilahun Malaju, Habtamu Mellie Bizuayehu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 119-124
    Received: 2 August 2014
    Accepted: 12 August 2014
    Published: 20 August 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy improves time to death and recurrence of any opportunistic infections in peoples living with HIV. But little is known about its effect on time to increase WHO clinical stage. Thus, this study was aimed at assessing time to increase WHO clinical stage and associated factors. Method: Retrospective coho... Show More
  • Six Month Results of Randomized Clinical trial: Multivessel Stenting in Primary Percutaneous Coronary Intervention and Staged Revascularization for ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction Patients with Second Generation Drug Eluting Stents

    Roman S. Tarasov, Vladimir I. Ganyukov, Alexey V. Protopopov, Olga L. Barbarash, Leonid S. Barbarash

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 125-129
    Received: 6 August 2014
    Accepted: 23 August 2014
    Published: 30 August 2014
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    Abstract: Background: There are no randomized trials described outcomes of multivessel percutaneous coronary interventions (PCI) (in primary and staged revascularization) with second generation drug eluting stents (DES) in patients with ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI). We are presenting preliminary results of randomized trial (NCT01781715). Method... Show More
  • Curative Effect of Botulinum Toxin-A Injection in Myopia Treatment: Two Case Reports

    Jianjun Liu, Shurong Ji

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 130-131
    Received: 11 August 2014
    Accepted: 26 August 2014
    Published: 10 September 2014
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    Abstract: Purpose: To study the curative effect of botulinum toxin-A injection in myopia treatment and whether this method can promote the vision of the patients with myopia. Methods: The left visual acuity of a 37 years old woman was improved from 0.5 to 0.8 after cosmetic injection in July 2011. Another 9 years old girl with pseudomyopia was treated by bil... Show More
  • Anesthetic Considerations of Conn Syndrome: A Case Presentation and Mini-Review the Anesthesiologist and Conn Syndrome

    Arber Jano, Rudin Domi, Leart Berdica, Hektor Sula, Ilir Ohri

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 132-135
    Received: 11 August 2014
    Accepted: 25 August 2014
    Published: 10 September 2014
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    Abstract: Conn syndrome is characterized by increased secretion of aldosterone. Hyperaldosteronism induces sodium and water retention, hypertension, decreased potassium blood level, muscle weakness, and fatigue. The diagnosis is usually confirmed by decreased renin level, increased aldosteron level, hypokalemia, and imagining tools. Perioperative care consis... Show More
  • Comparison of the Therapeutic Effects of Two Recombinant Erythropoietin Beta, Biosimilar and Reference Formulations in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease under Hemodialysis

    Maria del Carmen Popoca-Martínez, Julio Flores-Garnica, Odette Díaz-Avendaño, Emmanuel Canales-Vázquez, Raúl Meixueiro-Montes De Oca

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 136-141
    Received: 21 August 2014
    Accepted: 3 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: Anemia is common in patients with chronic kidney diseases under hemodialysis and it’s managed with recombinant erythropoietin formulation. The objective of the study is to compare the safety and efficacy of two recombinant erythropoietin formulations in patients undergoing hemodialysis with chronic kidney diseases. In this randomized, controlled, p... Show More
  • A Novel Streptomycin and Spectinomycin Resistance Gene Cassette Occurence in E. cloacae isolated from Zhenjiang

    Hongxia Wu

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 142-144
    Received: 11 August 2014
    Accepted: 5 September 2014
    Published: 20 September 2014
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    Abstract: The aadA genes, encoding resistance to streptomycin and spectinomycin, have been found as gene cassettes in different gram-negative and gram-positive bacterial species. The present report has revealed that the sequence of a new gene, aadA5, combining with the trimethoprim resistance gene dfr17 occured in a class 1integron. The integron was identifi... Show More
  • Effects of Capsaicin on Coagulation: Will this be the New Blood Thinner

    Jolayemi Adebayo Taiwo Ezekiel, Ojewole John Akanni Oluwole

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 145-149
    Received: 7 September 2014
    Accepted: 18 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Background: The effect of capsaicin (the active ingredient in Capsicum frutescensLinn. [Solanaceae] on coagulationwas reported in several studies. Current research is being directed at elucidating if capsaicin has any effect on coagulation. Objectives: To investigate if either the ethyl acetate extract of Capsicum frutescensLinn. [Solanaceae] (CFE)... Show More
  • Late Twiddler’s Syndrome in a Nigerian on a Demand Pacemaker

    Adamu Gati Umar, Ibok Idongesit Okon, Abdullahi Aishatu, George Alaba Okuku

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 150-152
    Received: 28 August 2014
    Accepted: 15 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: A 75 year old woman with unipolar ventricular pacemaker presented with cough, difficulty breathing and dizziness. An initial electrocardiogram (ECG) showed atrial fibrillation, incomplete right bundle branch block with no pacemaker spikes. The chest radiograph revealed twisting of the leads at various points. She was managed conservatively with ant... Show More
  • Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use among HIV-Infected Patient’s on Anti-Retroviral Therapy in the Niger Delta Region, Nigeria

    Alphonsus Udo Idung, Festus Abasiubong

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 153-158
    Received: 1 September 2014
    Accepted: 22 September 2014
    Published: 30 September 2014
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    Abstract: Background: Since the first case of HIV/AIDS was reported in Nigeria in 1986, HIV/AIDS has continued to penetrate the fabrics of all sectors of the Nigerian population. The plight of HIV/AIDS patients in Nigeria is made worse by inadequate supply of anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs. Methods: A prospective study was done between April and October 2013. U... Show More
  • Medical Problems in the Honeymoon in Newly Married Couples: An Overview

    Raeef Ahmad Qutob, Mutlak Abdullah Al Malky, Khalid Mohammad Al Aboud

    Issue: Volume 3, Issue 5, September 2014
    Pages: 159-161
    Received: 4 September 2014
    Accepted: 30 September 2014
    Published: 10 October 2014
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    Abstract: This is an overview on the medical problems, which might occur in the honeymoon period. The medical problems include several uncommon conditions .The most discussed ones in the medical literature are honeymoon cystitis and vaginismus .Future couples are also prone to skin diseases from overuse of cosmetics before wedding. A particular attention, in... Show More