Mar 30, 2019

Thrombosis & Haemostasis: Research

The Effect of Platelet-Rich Fibrin on Bone Defects Repair in Experimental Animals: A Mini-Review

Abstract: Bone is a unique hard form of connective tissue as a result of its heavily calcified extra cellular components. Platelet-Rich Fibrin (PRF), a second generation platelet concentrate, becomes a powerful bioscaffold with an integrated reservoir of growth factors for tissue regeneration...


Mar 29, 2019

Austin Journal of Environmental Toxicology

Impacts of Anthropogenic Activities on Ground Water Quality in Onitsha City, Anambra State, South Eastern Nigeria

Abstract: Ground water is transitional water that interfaces between the surface and ground. It is that water that infiltrates into the soil and percolates through various soil strata before reaching aquifer and water table...


Mar 29, 2019

Annals of Carcinogenesis

An Unusual Adrenal Tumor not to be Ignored!

Abstract: Adrenal tumors are dominated by epithelial tumors. Mesenchymal tumors are rare. Among these tumors is Leiomyosarcoma (LS), which is extremely rare. It originates from the muscle cells of the muscular is of the adrenal veins...


Mar 29, 2019

International Journal of Nutritional Sciences

Fighting Malnutrition in Hospitals: A Middle East and Global Perspective

Abstract: This review highlights the increasing prevalence of hospital malnutrition worldwide and provides evidence for the need to harness global efforts for its identification and management...


Mar 29, 2019

Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology

Osteoarticular Infections: Blood as a Determinant Factor in the Isolation of Kingella kingae

Abstract: We assessed the capacity of Kingella kingae to grow in blood culture bottles, taking into account the concentrations of the microorganism and of blood in the culture medium. An initial suspension (dilution A) of 32 strains of Kingella kingae was serially diluted (dilutions B to F)...


Mar 29, 2019

Journal of Bacteriology and Mycology

A Case Urinary Tract Infection of Trichosporon asahii in a Patient with Multiple Fractures

Abstract: Trichosporonosis is an emerging infection predominantly caused by Trichosporon asahii, which is a ubiquitous and exclusively anamorphic yeast. Risk factors such as prolonged multiple antimicrobials, indwelling catheter and comorbidities such as anemia and hypoalbuminemia...


Mar 28, 2019

Thrombosis & Haemostasis: Research

Infusible Platelet Membrane may be Effective and Safe: A Mini Review

Abstract: Platelets are small, disc shaped cells that have a critical role in helping our blood clot and stop bleeding. Platelet concentrates are usually stored in blood transfusion centers for 3 to 5 days, then they are discarded; therefore, blood transfusion centers are under considerable pressure to produce platelet concentrates for transfusion...


Mar 28, 2019

Austin Journal of Surgery

Response to [Ischemic Colitis Immediately Following Reversal of Ileostomy: An Unusual Case]

Abstract: The article by Cadoux-Hudson D calls for a cautioning comment. The author had performed a flexible sigmoidoscopy showing an area of ulceration but had not commented on what type of ulceration and if there were any other features on the colonoscopy to support the diagnosis of ischemic colitis...


Mar 27, 2019

Austin Journal of Surgery

Preoperative and Postoperative Risk Factors of Pancreatic Fistula after Pancreatoduodenectomy-A Retrospective Analysis

Abstract: Background: To investigate the risk factors of Pancreatic Fistula (PF) after Pancreatoduodenectomy (PD) and to summarize the strategies for early diagnosis, prevention, and treatment...