Feb 15, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

Chronic Diseases as a Risk Factor for Frailty Syndrome

Abstract: Background: Among the factors that favor the frailty of the elderly are chronic diseases and the existence of comorbidities, which increase the prevalence of disability and mortality, the prevalence of frailty in Mexico is around 39%...


Feb 15, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

Glycemic Alterations in Women with Macrosomic Newborn in Tijuana, Mexico

Abstract: Background: Macrosomia is defined etymologically as the development of the body to an exaggerated size; in newborns it is defined as a birth weight greater than 4000 grams regardless of gestational age...


Feb 13, 2019

Austin Food Sciences

Manipulation of Plasma Dehydroepiandrosteron (DHEA) by Truffle and the Cultured Mycelium: BRM like Function of Truffles

Abstract: The effect of cultured mycelium mass of Truffle (Tuber borchii) was studied on the plasma level of Dehydroepiandrosteron (DHEA) by gavage administration together with the fruiting bodies of Italian and Chinese Truffles (T mel and T tuber, respectively) in rats...


Feb 13, 2019

Austin Critical Care Case Reports

A Unique Cause for Ventilator Alarm

Abstract: RM is a 26-year-old male patient with a known history of seizure disorder and substance abuse who presented to the local emergency room via EMS after being found with a decreased level of consciousness...


Feb 11, 2019

Journal of Community Medicine & Health Care

A Cancer Patient Journey: 360 Degree Review during Acute Treatment Phase

Abstract: Cancer is a chronic illness with acute episodes lasting for years. Most cancer patients have coexisting comorbidities, which affect cancer treatment outcomes and make a shared care model for chronic diseases essential...


Feb 11, 2019

Austin Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Domestic Violence and Psychopathological Impact

Abstract: Context: Despite the seriousness of domestic violence and its consequences, it is largely underestimated, and many female victims cannot receive appropriate assistance...


Feb 11, 2019

Austin Journal of Gastroenterology

Comparative Studies between the Different Modalities of Management of Appendicular Mass

Abstract: In spite of its commonality, there is no universal standard in the management of appendicular mass. This study is a prospective one, aiming at comparing the different modalities of management in terms of efficacy and safety...


Feb 08, 2019

Austin Journal of Cardiovascular Disease and Atherosclerosis

Prevalence and Determinants of Overweight and Obesity among the Catholic University of Eastern Africa Staff, Langata Campus, Nairobi, Kenya

Abstract: Background: Overweight and obesity are escalating global problem, causing many life threatening non-communicable diseases including cardiovascular disease, dyslipidemia, hypertension, type 2 diabetes, osteoarthritis and some forms of cancer...


Feb 08, 2019

Austin Journal of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences

Cognitive Disorders and Pediatric Medulloblastoma: About a Case

Abstract: Medulloblastoma is one of the most common type of pediatric brain cancer, it is a primary neuroectodermal tumor located in the cerebellum and 4th ventricle. The treatment is based on surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy...


Feb 08, 2019

Austin Journal of Anesthesia and Analgesia

Obesity, Bariatric Surgery and Anaesthetic Consideration: A Literature Review and Analysis

Abstract: Background and Aims: This review discusses the considerations regarding obesity, bariatric surgery and the attendant anaesthetic issues...