Feb 28, 2018

Annals of Thyroid Research

Expression of Leptin and Leptin Receptor Messenger Ribonucleic Acids in Thyroid Carcinoma

Abstract: A high Body Mass Index (BMI) is a risk factor for thyroid cancer. We evaluated expression levels of Leptin and Leptin-R in thyroid cancer using real-time PCR, and analyzed the correlations between clinical features and each expression...


Feb 28, 2018

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Acute Leukemia Patients: A CLABSI Risk Special Population

Abstract: Background: Patients with acute leukemia (AL) have a higher risk of neutropenia. Central venous catheters (CVC) are indispensable devices during chemotherapy treatments and aplasia support...


Feb 28, 2018

Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - International

High Prevalence of Cardiovascular Comorbidity and Chronic Pain in Polio Survivors as Compared to the General Population

Abstract: Objective: The aims of this study are to investigate how the interaction between polio sequelae and aging contributes to the general health and functional level of polio survivors and to identify factors which contribute to the...


Feb 28, 2018

Austin Journal of Dentistry

Bioactive Materials: Unfolding of a New Era

Abstract: Quest for newer material are never ending especially in the field of dental science.Though initially ideal restorative materials were thought to be the one which were biologically inert and hence...


Feb 28, 2018

Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology

A Mixed Malaria and Mycoplasma Co-Infection in a Sri Lankan Patient: A Case Report

Abstract: Background: Although last indigenous case of malaria in 2012 and achievement of malaria free status since 2016; there were few imported cases throughout last five years. Therefore it is important to suspect malaria in a...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Journal of Surgery

Aggressive Variant of Central Giant Cell Granuloma

Abstract: Central Giant Cell Granuloma (CGCG) is relatively an uncommon central bony lesion in the head and neck region, commonly affecting the jaw bones of maxilla and mandible and has a female predilection...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Journal of Surgery

Sepsis Prevention in Colorectal Surgery: Is Patient Factor More Important than Surgeon Factor?

Abstract: Postoperative infection is an important complication of colorectal surgery and continued efforts are needed to minimize the risk of Surgical Site Infection (SSI). Sepsis prevention in colorectal surgery depends upon (a) the degree...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Pyoderma Gangrenosum as a Presenting Feature of Ankylosing Spondylitis

Abstract: A 36-year-old woman, who had a 4-year history of refractory surgical site dehiscence after cesarean section, presented with backskin ulcers. Examination revealed dehiscence of transverse cesarean...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

Asthma and Infection

Abstract: I read with great interest the article by Bojesen et al. about the association early asthma was associated with significantly increased risks of any infection, pneumonia and any non-respiratory tract...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Internal Medicine

A Large Urinary Bladder Hemangioma Mimicking Urachal Cancer: A Case Report and Literature Review

Abstract: Urinary bladder hemangioma is a rare case, especially in children and adolescents. We present a case of a 17-year-old young man with persistent gross hematuria for 1 month. Computed tomography revealed a 3.6-cm mass...


Feb 27, 2018

Austin Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Culture-Based Versus Risk Based Screening for Identification of Group B Streptococci in Laboring Women

Abstract: Objective: In order to reduce the risk of early-onset infection with GBS (EOGBS), international guidelines recommend two strategies for identification of laboring women who should be offered Intrapartum Antibiotics Prophylaxes...