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OAJUN Research Article Apr 15, 2017
Utilization of the Charlson Comorbidity Score to Predict 10-Year Survival in Renal Transplant Recipients
Sackman DC 1*, Martinez Acevedo AC2, Faribank M3, Conlin MJ4 and Barry JM5

Purpose: The Charlson Comorbidity Score has been demonstrated to predict mortality in prostate cancer patients. Our novel objective was to compare the 10-year observed mortality wi…

Kidney Transplantation Comorbidity Survival
IJSST Short Communication Apr 13, 2017
Pattern of Chronic Arterial Occlusive Diseases in Bangladesh and its Treatment
Rahman MM*

Chronic arterial occlusive diseases are not very much uncommon in Bangladesh and also are south asean population.

Atherosclerotic Occlusive Diseases Diagnosis Chronic
PHOA Research Article Apr 12, 2017
Barriers to Care for Persons Living With HIV Post Affordable Care Act Implementation in Northern Indiana
Scott A* and Beidinger-Burnett H

Through the lens of the Affordable Care Act, this phenomenological study qualitatively examined barriers to care for persons living with HIV (PLWH). Study participants (n=6) were P…

HIV infections Continuity of patient care Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
IPCM Research Article Apr 11, 2017
Phytochemical Screening, Antioxidant, Antibacterial Activities of Citrus Limon and Citrus Sinensis Peel Extracts
<p>Suja D<sup>1*</sup>, Bupesh G<sup>2</sup>*, Nivya Rajendiran<sup>1</sup>, Mohan V<sup>2</sup>, Ramasamy P<sup>2</sup>, Muthiah NS<sup>3,</sup> Arul Amutha Elizabeth<sup>3,</sup> Meenakumari K<sup>2</sup> and Prabu K<sup>4</sup></p>

The study has demonstrated the occurrence of significant amount of secondary metabolites such as tannin, steroids, reducing sugar, proteins and high content of carbohydrates from t…

<p>Lemon (Citrus limon) Orange (Citrus sinensis) Phytochemical Screening
PPRIJ Conceptual Paper Apr 11, 2017
United Nations an Oxymoron Run By Morons Law Worship "Idol Worship" Again American Totalitarianism, the Death of Medicine and Why "The Law" Is Contemptible Gulag America
Samuel A Nigro*

The law is a contemptible joke until all take the oath before every proceeding: &quot;to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth&quot; and that includes all wit…

Oxymoron Run The Law Death of Medicine
VIJ Research Article Apr 10, 2017
Seroprevalence, Epidemiology and Genetic Characterization of Hepatitis C Virus, India
Magesh S1,3*, Bupesh G1,2*, Sathiyamurthy K3, Saran N1, Vennila S1, Sureshbabu BV1, Kaveri K1*, Ramasamy P2 and Gunasekaran P1

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) causes serious hepatic manifestations viz. chronic liver cirrhosis, necrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Globally 3% of the population is highly affected …

Hepatitis C virus ELISA Polymerase chain reaction
OAJG Mini Review Apr 10, 2017
Cranberries and Urinary Tract Infections in Women
Francisco SB*, Sara MB, Ana María OB and Emilio LA

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy is used after establishing a presumptive diagnosis of UTI. Cranberries have …

Urinary Tract Infection Cranberry Antibiotics
OAJE Research Article Apr 7, 2017
Comparative Fasting Lipid Profile in Relation to Time since Last Meal in Subjects with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: An Observational Study from a Tertiary Hospital in India
<p>Arjun B<sup>1</sup>*, Satinath M<sup>2</sup>, Debasis B<sup>3</sup> and Subhankar C<sup>4</sup></p>

Objective: Lipid profile is traditionally measured after twelve hours of fasting. Measurement of lipid profile after ten hours fasting state would be more convenient, particularly …

<p>Fasting Lipid profile Last meal
OAJE Review Article Apr 7, 2017
An Update on Etiopathogenesis and Management of Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus
<p>Kochar Kulvinder Kaur*, Gautam A and Singh M</p>

The incidence of type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) is increasing at a massive pace globally. It results possibly from a genetic susceptibility and exposure to an environmental trigge…

<p>Type 1 DM Autoimmunity C peptide
IJOAC Research Article Apr 7, 2017
Research of Geochemical Parameters in the São Paulo River, Todos Os Santos Bay, Bahia, Brazil
Miranda LS1*, Moreira IT2, Oliveira OMC1 and Santos CP1

Contamination of coastal environments is a significant environmental problem, affecting several regions around the world, especially in areas close to industries and urban centres.…

Geochemical Characterization Environmental Quality Estuary of São Paulo River
PPRIJ Mini Review Apr 7, 2017
rTms-Based Treatment for Primary Progressive Aphasia: A Critical Review
Cadório I*  

Primary progressive aphasia (PPA) is a neurodegenerative disease associated with gradual deterioration of language function. To date, no standard treatment is available for this co…

Primary progressive aphasia rTMS Neuromodulatory techniques
IJOAC Conference Proceedings Apr 7, 2017
Experiential Marine Geology and Geophysics Education, White Oak Bayou, University of Houston-Downtown
Barnard A*, Coutts A, Mackay E, Zarate A, Max MD,Detiveaux G, Martz J, Trufan E, Singh A, Snow JE, Sager WW, Wellner JS, Muñoz R and Estes DB

Advanced marine technology is an essential tool used for delivering answers to science-driven questions in underwater environments. Using state of the art technology outdoors encou…

Marine technology underwater equipment STEM
DOIJ Research Article Apr 6, 2017
Correlation of Neck Circumference with Body Mass Index as a Measure of Overweight and Obesity
Lakshmi G, Visweswara Reddy YJ, Nageswara Rao PV and Sridhar GR4*

Aim: To correlate neck circumference with body mass index. Setting: In patients from a medical unit of a semi-rural medical college hospital in southern India. Methods: 99 subjec…

Fatty acid Hypertension Type2 diabetes mellitus
DOIJ Mini Review Apr 6, 2017
Balanced or Unbalanced Nutrition
Shkembi E*, DanieleN, Dani E and ZinnoF

For balanced or unbalanced nutrition means a way to feed themselves properly both in terms of quantity and quality. The balanced diet is aimed to ensure an adequate intake of energ…

Nutrition Neuropeptide Y Obesity
IJBP Research Article Apr 6, 2017
Acoustic Range Electric-Magnetic Field Exposure Decreases Cortical Excitability in Genetically Epilepsy-Prone Rats
Nato B*

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;In the present study, we examined the effect of acoustic range of electric-magnetic field (EMF) on the behavioral manifestation of seizure in genetically epilepsy-…

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OAJG Mini Review Apr 6, 2017
Robson Criteria: An Emerging Concept
Pandey D*

The rate of Caesarean section is increasing across the globe. To make valid global comparisons and to investigate the determinant of the rising trend of caesarean among different …

Robson classification Ten Group Classification System Caesarean Section Rate
NHIJ Research Article Apr 4, 2017
Effect of Designed Guidelines on Nurses′ Performance to Prevent Preterm Infants′ Hypothermia
Abdel Rasoul GM, Zein El Dein NA*, Khalaf SM and Ibrahim ASH

&lt;p style=&quot;text-align: justify;&quot;&gt;Hypothermia is a major factor causing neonatal morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Maintaining normal body temperatures…

&lt p&gt Designed Guidelines
OOAJ Mini Review Apr 4, 2017
Hidden Hungers and Hearing Loss in Children
Terez BK*

Hidden hungers and Micronutrient deficiencies (MNDs) are global challenges that have a huge impact on health of vulnerable population like children. Nutritional imbalances are incr…

Hearing Loss MNDS Protein-energy malnutrition
IJSST Case Report Apr 4, 2017
Malignant Phyllodes Tumour in a 42 Year Old Mother
Vasudevan A*, Kaliyappa C and Iyyappan P

One among every nine women is diagnosed with breast cancer and it is the second main cause of death by cancer in women. Ductal carcinoma is the most common histopathological type o…

Phyllodes Tumour
PNBOA Research Article Apr 4, 2017
The Role of Parental Illness Representations and Parental Coping in Metabolic Control of Adolescents with Type 1 Diabetes
Almeida AC, Leandro E and Pereira MG*

Background: Parental illness representations and parental coping influence the adaptation process of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. Thus, the purpose of this study was to study …

Adolescents Type 1 Diabetes Parental Illness Representations
OAJG Case Report Apr 4, 2017
Cervical Cancer Diagnosed During the Second Trimester of Pregnancy
Gutiérrez JY*, Mainar BL, Quintana NI, Laga LA, Tobajas BR and Ruiz Conde AM

Cervical cancer during pregnancy is very uncommon. The mean age at diagnosis is 15 years less than the average age in general population. Approximately 3% of cervical cancers are …

Cervical Cancer Pregnancy Hysterectomy Laparoscopic
IPCM Research Article Apr 3, 2017
Pharmacognostical, Phyto-Chemical and Antibacterial Studies of Some Unani Drugs used in Infectious Diseases
<p>Abdul L<sup>1*</sup> and Sumbul R<sup>2</sup></p>

Antimicrobial resistance is a serious problem in terms of clinical and public health. In-spite the successes of the Millennium Development Goals since 2000, the inhabitants of low-…

<p>Pharmacognostical study Physico-chemical and Antibacterial analysis Glycyrrhiza glabra Linn
OAJPRS Research Article Apr 3, 2017
Forgetting Curve on Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Competence in Simulation Models
Moises Natanael DlSR*, Eduardo GL, Ramón IEH, Gilberto SB, Pablo MGM and Laura REA

Introduction: Simulation model based medical education considerably improves skills on health professionals to perform high-quality cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR); nevertheles…

Forgetting curve Basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation Simulation models
JONAM Opinion Apr 3, 2017
Ayurveda in Heroines Classification in Indian Treatise on Drama-Natya Shastra
Padmaja VS*

Bharata, in Natyashastra, has given a unique classification of the Nayikas or heroines based on their age, basic character, personality, and relationship with lover and various sta…

Bharata Nayikas Ayurveda
OAJVSR Review Article Apr 3, 2017
Putative Role of Micro-RNAs in Female Reproductive Tract
Hitit M* and Kurar E

Female reproductive tract is composed of ovarium, oviduct, cervix and uterus. Development and function of reproductive tract is dispensable for maintenance and achievement of repro…

miRNAs Reproductive Tract Gene Expression
JOBD Research Article Apr 3, 2017
Do Hip Joint Positioning Affects the Maximal Voluntary Contraction of Gluteus Maximus, Gluteus Medius, TFL and Sartorius Muscles?
Bernard J*, Beldame J, Lecuyer M, Poirier T, Brunel H, Guiffault P, Van Driessche S, Matsoukis J and Billuart F

Background: Functional and clinical benefits from mini invasive total hip arthroplasty (THA) are widely known. Although it relieves pain and improves quality of life, literature re…

Total hip arthroplasty Electromyography Maximal voluntary contraction
DOIJ Review Article Mar 31, 2017
Melanin, Energy and the Cell
Herrera AS*

In the 19th century, researchers first realized that metabolism can be viewed as a network of connected biochemical reactions. Apparently, enzymes catalyze these reactions, acceler…

Energy Cell Melanin
NNOAJ Editorial Mar 30, 2017
Epilepsy with Single Small CT Scan Enhancing Lesion in India-Do we know all the Answers Yet?
Prahlad KS and Nitin KS*

So do we know all the answers when it comes to epilepsy with single small CT enhancing lesion (SSCTEL)? The answer is an empathetic no. In 1985, we were the first to draw attent…

Epilepsy India Cysticercosis
OOAJ Research Article Mar 30, 2017
A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Tincture of Iodine and Potassium Iodide on Chronic Sinusitis Patients with Biofilm
Rizwan M, Bozena W and Dale HR*

Objectives: Several factors may influence the results of bacteriological and fungal studies in chronic rhinosinusitus (CRS) patients. It is well established that antibiotics perfor…

Iodide Patients Biofilm
DOIJ Research Article Mar 28, 2017
Diabetes Mellitus Therapy Adherence and Therapy Characterization in Northeast Portugal: Classical Vs Dipeptidyl Peptidase IV (DPP-4) Inhibitors
Pereira D, Saldanha D, Pires S, Pinto IC* and Pereira OR

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease characterizes by the absence of insulin production by the body or the inability of their effectively use. Aim: To determine pr…

Diabetes mellitus Therapy Adherence Drugs Therapy

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