American Journal of Clinical and Experimental Medicine

Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016

  • Comparison of the Effectiveness of Tretinoin 0.05% Gel and Adapalene 0.1% Gel Based on Clinical Manifestations, and Sebum Levels in Mild Acne Vulgaris Patients

    Asrawati Sofyan, Farida Tabri, Sri Vitayani Muchtar, Idham Jayaganda, Gemini Alam, Safruddin Amin, Anis Anwar Irawan

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 118-121
    Received: Jun. 07, 2015
    Accepted: May 11, 2016
    Published: Aug. 03, 2016
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    Abstract: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of tretinoin 0.05% gel and adapalene 0.1% gel by observing any changes in clinical manifestations and sebum levels before, during and after treatment. This study was carried out in public hospitals and network hospitals in the city of Makassar with double-blind prospective cohort of pre and post treatme... Show More
  • Expression of Patched-1 Protein in Aggressive and Nonaggressive Basal Cell Carcinoma

    Putu Marcelina, Alwi Mappiasse, Anis Irawan Anwar, Idham Jaya Ganda, Mohammad Hatta, Rina Masadah

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 122-128
    Received: Jun. 30, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2016
    Published: Aug. 21, 2016
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    Abstract: Basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or basalioma, is a skin cancer characterized by slow-growing, minimal local invasion, rarely metastasize, but can result in extensive morbidity through local invasion and tissue destruction if the treatment was delayed. In this genomic era, aggressiveness of BCC mainly affected by intrinsic factor such as molecular biolog... Show More
  • Hair’s Zinc Level on Androgenic Alopecia

    Nurul Rumila Roem, Farida Tabri, Nurelly N. Waspodo, Ilhamjaya Patellongi, Agussalim Bukhari, Nursiah La Nafie

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 129-133
    Received: Jul. 19, 2016
    Accepted: Jul. 30, 2016
    Published: Aug. 25, 2016
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    Abstract: Androgenic alopecia is characterized by progressive loss of hair from the scalp. This research aimed to determine the hair and blood zinc levels in men with androgenic alopecia. The research was conducted in the Departement of Dermatovenereology of Dr. Wahidin Sudirohusodo Hospital, Makassar and the Center for Health Laboratory, Makassar, using the... Show More
  • Comparison of Human Menopousal Gonadotropin with Recombinant Follicle Stimulating Hormone in Ovulation Stimulation During Intrauterine Insemination

    Eddy Hartono

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 134-137
    Received: Aug. 13, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 01, 2016
    Published: Sep. 21, 2016
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    Abstract: Fecundability increases when ovulation induction was conducted before starting intrauterine insemination procedure (IUI). Human Menopousal gonadotrophin (HMG) and recombinant follicle stimulating hormone (rFSH) are gonadotropin hormones that are widely used in the stimulation of ovulation in infertile patients. Although comparison of gonadotropin p... Show More
  • The Correlation Between the Anxiety and the Amount of the Sweat Gland Secretion in the Patients with Palmar Hyperhidrosis

    Regina Mihardja, Alwi Mappiasse, Anis Irawan Anwar, Arifin Seweng, Sonny Lisal, Andi Wardihan Sinrang

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 138-145
    Received: Jul. 21, 2016
    Accepted: Aug. 31, 2016
    Published: Sep. 29, 2016
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    Abstract: Hyperhidrosis is also known as polyhidrosis or sudorrhea, which defines as the secretion of the sweat that exceeds the amount necessary for thermoregulation of the body. Palmar hyperhidrosis is excessive sweat secretion and is limited to the area of the palm. Anxiety is associated with feelings of uncertainty and helplessness. This emotional state ... Show More
  • Effect of Amlodipine Alone and in Combination with Enalapril on Lipid Profile in Hypertensive Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease (Gaza Strip)

    Hidaya Sobhi Saker, Amin Tawfeeq Hamed, Amal Fares Jamee, Mahmoud Jalal Wadi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 146-150
    Received: Aug. 23, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 03, 2016
    Published: Oct. 11, 2016
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    Abstract: Hypertension with dyslipidemia is becoming a common morbidity and hyperlipidemia is considered as an independent risk factor in development of cardiovascular diseases [1]. To evaluate the effects of Amlodipine (Calcium channel blocker) alone and in combination with Enalapril (Angiotensin Converting Enzyme inhibitor) on serum lipid profile in hypert... Show More
  • Assessment of Growing Pain and Its Risk Factors in School Children

    Mujammel Haque, Kamrul Laila, Mohammed Mahbubul Islam, Mohammad Imnul Islam, Manik Kumar Talukder, Shahana Akhter Rahman

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 151-155
    Received: Aug. 31, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 14, 2016
    Published: Oct. 17, 2016
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    Abstract: Background: Limb pain in children is a major diagnostic challenge. In majority of cases limb pain are due to growing pain (GP), which is the most common form of episodic childhood musculoskeletal pain. Some standard criteria are being used for diagnosis of GP. Objective: This study was undertaken to identify the frequency of growing pain and to det... Show More
  • The Trend Towards the Right (Proximal) Shift of Colorectal Cancer: Is Not Observed in Sudanese Patients

    Hyder Osman Mirghani, Ali Adam Elhadi, Ibrahim Abdullah Albalawi

    Issue: Volume 4, Issue 5, September 2016
    Pages: 156-159
    Received: Sep. 06, 2016
    Accepted: Sep. 21, 2016
    Published: Oct. 18, 2016
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    Abstract: Background: There is a tendency of colorectal cancer towards a right shift, and increasing incidence among the young age groups. In this study, we aimed to assess the pattern of colorectal cancer among Sudanese patients attending an endoscopy unit in Omdurman Teaching Hospital. Subjects and Methods: This descriptive cross- sectional study conducted... Show More