Mar 19, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

The Abnormal Presentation of Complicated Appendicitis

Abstract: A 60-year-old white male presented to our family practice with a chief complaint of isolated right upper quadrant (RUQ) abdominal pain. It began one week prior after suspected food poisoning with one episode of vomiting...


Mar 19, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

Frequency of Depression in Primary Caregivers of Older Adults

Abstract: Background: The primary caregiver is "the person in the patient's environment who voluntarily assumes the role of responsible in a broad sense; this individual is willing to make decisions for the patient and to cover basic needs directly or indirectly"...


Mar 19, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

Associated Factors with the Failure of Antiretroviral Treatment in Patients with HIV

Abstract: Background: Antiretroviral treatment is recommended for all people living with HIV/AIDS regardless of CD4 + T cell count and the presence or absence of symptoms, with the aim of reducing the risk of disease progression and preventing transmission...


Mar 19, 2019

Journal of Family Medicine

Frequency of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder in Patients with Cervical Sprain

Abstract: Background: Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) arises as a late response to a stressful event or situation of an exceptionally threatening or catastrophic nature; it presents with significant deterioration of social, school, work and personal functioning...


Mar 19, 2019

Austin Journal of Nutrition and Food Sciences

Determination of Antioxidant Activities and Total Phenolic Contents Along with HPTLC Fingerprinting Analysis of Different Extracts of 11 Fruits

Abstract: The antioxidant capacity and Total Phenolic Content (TPC) of different extracts of 11 fruits were studied. The extraction of fruit powder samples was done using solvents such as methanol, ethanol, water and hot water...


Mar 18, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

JAK/STAT Signaling Pathway and Inhibitors in Inflammatory and Neoplasmatic Skin Diseases

Abstract: Novel therapeutic targets have been unraveled during the past years and one major target is the JAK/STAT pathway, which is involved in processes such as immunity, cell division, cell death and tumour formation. Since the role of the JAK/STAT pathway has been investigated in several aspects of human...


Mar 16, 2019

Annals of Hematology & Oncology

Hearing Profile of Multiple Sclerosis Patients in Jordan: A Case-Control Study

Abstract: Objective: To determine and evaluate the difference in audiometric hearing status between individuals with and without Multiple Sclerosis (MS)...


Mar 14, 2019

Austin Environmental Sciences

Sorption of Heavy Metals from Aqueous Solutions by Moringa Biomass

Abstract: Discharge of heavy metals into the aquatic systems is a global concern. Conventional methods for the removal of heavy metals are associated with several disadvantages such as unpredictable metal ion removal, high material...


Mar 14, 2019

Austin Journal of Autism & Related Disabilities

Anterior Shoulder Instability

Abstract: Glenohumeral instability represents a broad array of pathology. Excellent patient history and directed physical examination is critical in distinguishing glenohumeral instability from other shoulder pathologies, and further distinguishing between unidirectional and multidirectional instability patterns...


Mar 13, 2019

Austin Journal of Surgery

Role of Antibiotic Prophylaxis in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Abstract: Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is one of the most common abdominal surgical procedures all over the world. It carries a lot of advantages over the open procedure. One of these advantages is the marked decrease in the incidence of surgical site infection...