Clinical Medicine Research

Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013

  • Epithelial Defect Induced Photorefractive Surgery: Comparison of Two Mechanical Epithelial Removal Techniques

    Aliagha Alishiri, Mostafa Naderi, Khosro Jadidi, Seyed Aliasghar Mosavi

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 45-47
    Received: Apr. 06, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: Purpose: To compare the epithelial defect size after epithelial removal by Weck-Cel sponge (Medtronic) spatula and blunt scalpel hockey blade. Method: This prospective study comprised 100 cases of PRK with mean age of 26±5 years (range, 19 to 45) performed at Bina Eye Specialist Hospital from January to march 2012. The size of epithelium removal wa... Show More
  • Atrial Septal Aneurysm Is Always Linked To Right-Left Shunt and Cardio embolic Risk

    Sarah Mangiafico, Ines Paola Monte, Vincenzo Lavanco, Lucio Raffaello Tropea, Antonio Andrea Arcidiacono, Maria Concetta di Pasqua, Letizia Santonoceto, Giovanni Millan, Corrado Tamburino

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 48-52
    Received: May 13, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Atrial septal aneurysm when associated to other cardiac abnormalities, such as patent foramen ovale, Chiari network or Eustachian Membrane, is a well-known recognised risk factor for cerebral embolism. Aim of study is to assess if isolated atrial septal aneurysm could be considered statistically related to cryptogenic stroke, considering the strong... Show More
  • Pathological Reacting To Meteorological Changes as a Risk-Factor of Cardio-Vascular Pathology in the North

    Evgeniya Sevostyanova, Vyacheslav Hasnulin

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 53-57
    Received: May 24, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background Cardio-vascular pathology is widespread in the North. It is more severe and hard than in moderate latitudes. There are little data available describing reactions of cardio-vascular system to changes of climatic, meteorological and helio-geophysical factors and their role in the development of the disease. The purpose of our study was to ... Show More
  • Patients´Experiences of Splitting Tablets

    B E Anders Ekedahl

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 58-62
    Received: May 16, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Objectives: To examine what patients do when they have a prescription with a dosage where tablets must be split. Methods: Interviews were performed at 12 pharmacies across Sweden with pharmacy customers who had prescriptions with a dosage meaning that the tablets have to be divided to give the prescribed individual dose. Key findings: Of the 436 ph... Show More
  • Non-Medicinal Helio-Magnetoprotective Remedies Against the Influence of Solar and Geomagnetic Disturbances on Human Physiological Parameters

    Alexander Trofimov

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 63-67
    Received: May 22, 2013
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    Published: Jun. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: The biotropic influence of ionospheric electrical currents (electrojets) and electromagnetic disturbances in the zone of the auroral oval on the electrical and cardiovascular homeostasis of healthy people was the topic of research. This was an investigation of non-medicinal helio-magnetoprotective remedies. “Helio-magnetoprotective” drinking water,... Show More
  • Changes in Vitamin D are Not Associated with Changes in Cardiorespiratory Fitness

    Sara M. Gregory, Beth A. Parker, Jeffrey A. Capizzi, Adam S. Grimaldi, Priscilla M. Clarkson, Stephanie Moeckel-Cole, Justin Keadle, Stuart Chipkin, Linda S. Pescatello, Kathleen Simpson, C. Michael White, Paul D. Thompson

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 68-72
    Received: Jun. 18, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 10, 2013
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    Abstract: We investigated the relationship between changes in 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) and changes in aerobic fitness (VO2max)over 6 months in healthy adults (n = 213, mean ± SD age 44.8 ±16.4 yr, range 20-76 yr, 109 women). 25OHD status was defined as deficient (DEF: 25OHD <50 nmol•L-1, n = 16), insufficient (INS: 25OHD > 50 nmol•L-1 but < 75 nmol•L-1, n = 57), and sufficient (SUF: 25OHD >75 nmol•L-1, n = 140). Tertiles for 25OHD change were computed (... Show More
  • Pulmonary Hypertension and Multiple Myeloma

    Carlo Rostagno, Rostagno Perfetto

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 73-76
    Received: Jun. 08, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: The relationships between pulmonary hypertension multiple myeloma, monoclonal protein and finally drug treatment of plasma cell diseases are complex and not fully elucidated. Pulmonary hypertension has been reported as a rare complication of multiple myeloma (MM), more frequently in patients with POEMS syndrome. More recently pulmonary hypertension... Show More
  • Magnitude and Correlates of Tuberculosis among HIV Patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital, Bahir Dar City, Northwest Ethiopia

    Alemayehu Belay, Zelalem Alamrew, Yibeltal Berie, Bisratewongel Tegegne, Gebeyaw Tiruneh, Amsalu Feleke

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 77-83
    Received: Jun. 21, 2013
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    Published: Jul. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: Background: Tuberculosis and HIV have been closely linked since the emergence of AIDS. The aim of this study is to assess magnitude of Tuberculosis and its associated factors among HIV patients at Felege Hiwot Referral Hospital in Bahir Dar city. Methods: Institutional based Cross-sectional study was conducted in September 2012 in Bahir Dar city. S... Show More
  • Case Report: Left Hand Acheiria in 3 Newborns within a Period of 3 Months during the Year 2011 in Fallujah General Hospital

    Samira Telfah Alaani, Abdulkadir Abdulkareem Miri'e

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 84-88
    Received: Jul. 07, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 20, 2013
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    Abstract: We present 3 sporadic cases of congenital left hand Acheiria, a rare congenital defect, In one case (male), left hand Acheiria is associated with left radial hemimelia , in the other 2 cases (both are females) ,there is only congenital absence of left hand ( Acheiria) ,with completely normal left forearm & other 3 limbs. The absence of any contribu... Show More
  • Diabetic Cardiomyopathy - Heart Disease in Diabetes

    Alena ADAMIKOVA, Jiri BAKALA, Jana PATEROVA, Martin SLABAK, Stepan SVACINA

    Issue: Volume 2, Issue 4, July 2013
    Pages: 89-93
    Received: Aug. 06, 2013
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    Published: Aug. 30, 2013
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    Abstract: Diabetic cardiomyopathy is defined as a finding of systolic and diastolic left ventricular dysfunction, myocardial dilation and left ventricular hypertrophy without the presence of macroangiopathy and hypertension. Causes include metabolic changes, myocardial fibrosis, microangiopathy as well as cardiovascular autonomic neuropathy leading to sympat... Show More