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ACCMJ Short Communication Sep 27, 2016
Spontaneous Breathing Trials in Patients Managed with a Sedation Protocol or a Sedation Protocol with Daily Interruption
Rose L, Burns KEA, Dodek P, Mallick R, Fergusson D, Cook DJ, Burry LD, Meade M and Mehta S*

Rationale: Spontaneous breathing trials (SBT) allow evaluation of a patient’s potential to breathe independently, but do not directly assess extubation readiness. Objecti…

Spontaneous breathing trial Extubation Mechanical ventilation
ACCMJ Research Article Sep 27, 2016
Stroke Volume Variation-Guided Fluid Management Decreased Postoperative Pain in Patients Undergoing Spine Surgery
Chen WY*, Chia YY and Lo Y

Background: This study was to evaluate whether stroke volume variation (SVV)-guided fluid management would improve postoperative pain perception, plasma lactate and glucose levels…

Pain Analgesia Patient-controlled analgesia
OAJDS Short Communication Sep 23, 2016
Minimal Invasive Single Papilla Sling Suture Technique
Akkaya M and Karacaoglu F*

Suture techniques are essential parts of flap operations, and different suture techniques are used for different purposes. This paper describes a new suture technique for suturing…

Suture technique Minimal invasive surgery Mucogingival surgery
OAJMB Research Article Sep 13, 2016
Use of GeneXpert Assay for Diagnosis of Tuberculosis From Body Fluid Specimens, a 2 Years Study
Pravin KN* and Chourasia E

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major health concern worldwide and India accounts for 23% of the global TB burden. Of all TB cases, extra pulmonary (EP) TB in India accounts for 15 to …

Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis Body Fluids
DOIJ Editorial Sep 12, 2016
Non-Obese South Asians with Diabetes: A Pathophysiological Conundrum
Misra A* and Anoop S

Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is one of the leading causes of mortality and mortality in developing countries. Globally, a rising trend in type 2 diabetes, usually related to …

Pathophysiological Conundrum Diabetes T2DM
GHIJ Research Article Aug 26, 2016
Sphincter of Oddi Dysfunction: A Survey of Current Practice in USA
Alejandro L Suarez*, Peter B Cotton, Qi Pauls, B Joseph Elmunzer, Valerie DM and Gregory A Coté

Background and aims: The role of sphincter of Oddi dysfunction (SOD) and sphincter of Oddi manometry (SOM) in patients with post-cholecystectomy pain and idiopathic recurrent acute…

Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography Sphincter of Oddi dysfunction Idiopathic recurrent acute pancreatitis
ACCMJ Research Article Aug 23, 2016
Comparative Evaluation of Fixed Dose Combinations of Fluticasone/ Formoterol and Budesonide/ Formoterol in Patients of Mild- Moderate Bronchial Asthma
Kaushal S*, Singh J, Kajal NC and Biswas A

The prevalence of asthma is rising worldwide with 10–12% adults and 15% children affected presently. It can have a considerable impact on the quality of life of both, patients and…

Bronchial asthma Fluticasone Formoterol
OOAJ Case Report Aug 20, 2016
Kimura’s Disease: A Rare Disorder
Priya R*, Virmani N and Dabholkar JP

Kimura's disease is a rare disorder characterised by single or multiple soft tissue masses, cervical lymphadenopathy, peripheral eosinophilia and raised serum IgE levels. Histopath…

Kimura's Disease Lymphanadenopathy Eosinophilia
OAJAR Research Article Aug 20, 2016
Factors Affecting the Variability of the Head Department Mass of the Honeybee Apis Mellifera L
Konstantinovich EY* and Dmitriyevna EM

We studied the age variability of the head department mass and process modification under the influence of physical and chemical environmental factors. The mass of the head departm…

Honeybee Head department Mass
ACCMJ Mini Review Aug 12, 2016
Anesthetic Concerns in Patients Receiving Preoperative Opioids: a Review
Gupta N*, Gupta A, Garg R and Kumar V

Patients suffering from cancer or non cancer pain syndromes are frequently receiving opioids for pain management in the preoperative period. Anesthesiologist commonly encounters…

ACCMJ Case Report Aug 12, 2016
Anaesthetic Management of a Suspected Carcinoid Tumor
Biswas A* , Sharma A and Swami AC

Carcinoid tumors are slow growing neoplasms of neuro-endocrine tissues arising from enterochromaffin cells and although rare can create serious problems during the surgery due to m…

Enterochromaffin cells Octreotide
ACCMJ Case Report Aug 12, 2016
Invasive Klebsiella Abscess Syndrome with Subsequent Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome: a Case Report and Review
Martin-Lazaro JF*, Perkins T, Brys M, Napier J and Tiberi S

Background: Invasive Klebsiella Abscess Syndrome is a newly emerging syndrome, whereby an initial Klebsiella pneumonia liver abscess causes bacterial, extra hepatic complications. …

Klebsiella pneumonia Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome Invasive Liver Abscess Syndrome
OAJDS Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Marginal Adaptation, Fracture Resistance and Failure Patterns of Two CAD/CAM Overlays
Gowida MA*, Alsharkawy MM, El-kady AS and Aboushelib MN

Statement of problem Coronal rehabilitation of endodontically treated posterior teeth is still a controversial issue. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate margina…

Marginal adaptation Fracture resistance Failure patterns
APCT Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Bottleneck towards the Practice of Multi-/ Interdisciplinary Nature of Systems Pharmacology and Systems Medicine: Experience from India
Majumder D*, Banerjee A, Ray DK, Naskar TK, Chatterjee I, Mukherjee A, Dutta S, Gupta RK and BaratS

Presently medicine and clinical practices are viewed with systems approach. This makes a paradigm shift in the academic pursuits of the subject pharmacology, hence pharmacology wit…

Systems Biology Systems Medicine Systems Pharmacology
ACCMJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Acute Postoperative Respiratory Failure after Retroperitoneal Robotic Surgery: A Case Series
Hauck ES*, Balabanoff-Acosta C, Schiller R, Ferrari J and Gewirtz E

Postoperative respiratory failure has several possible causes, including narcotic overdose, inadequate reversal of paralytics and patient disease state. We present a case series o…

Robotic Surgery Lung Pneumonia Coronary Artery Disease
OAJMB Editorial Aug 9, 2016
The Realm of Applied Microbiology, Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering through the Millennia: From Prehistoric Era to Modern Era
Behzadi P* and Behzadi E

There are some biological sciences which are essential for human being’s life. Among an abundance of sciences, applied microbiology, biotechnology and genetic engineering play a …

Applied Microbiology Biotechnology Genetic engineering
ACT Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Emerging Trends in the Abuse of Ketamine and its Side Effects on Health: Toxicology and Addiction Potential
Zou J and Tan S*

Ketamine, a noncompetitive N-methyl-d-asparate (NMDA) receptor antagonist, has been widely used in clinical settings as an anesthetic agent. However, ketamine also causes delirium …

Ketamine Abuse Chronic Toxicity
PNBOA Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Diastrophic Dysplasia, a Rare Cause of Congenital Dwarfism
Srikanth SR*, Telema Nga and Weili Chang

Diastrophic dysplasia (DTD) is a rare skeletal disorder in the spectrum of a specific gene mutation. The term “diastrophos” which means curved or bent in Greek wasfirst reported by…

Diastrophic Dysplasia Pierre Robin Sequence Congenital Dwarfism
OAJG Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Failure to Obtain Informed Consent for Intimate Examinations by Medical Students
David Mankuta*, Shereen Shehadeh and Marsha Kaitz

Objective: To study medical student's attitudes towards intimate physical examination during clinical rotations. Design: The study was performed at a University hospital setting d…

Student Pelvic Examination Rectal Examination
ACCMJ Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Perfusion Index Derived from Pulse Oximetry, Serum actate, its Surrogates and Beta Type Natriuretic Peptide (Bnp) for Outcome Prediction in Poly-Traumatized Patients. A Prospective Observational Cohort Study
Alaa M Atia*, Abualauon M Albeblawy, Nagwa M Ibrahim, Mohamed Z Abdelrhman, Hesham A Esmaeil, Nawal A Gad Elrab, Kotb HI

Introduction: Perfusion index (PI) is a non-invasive numeric value of peripheral perfusion; gained from pulse Oximeters. No study researched the predictive value of perfusion inde…

Perfusion Index Serum Lactate Lactate Clearance
OAJG Short Communication Aug 9, 2016
Reality of Preeclampsia in Colombian Pregnant Women
Uriel M* and Romero XC

Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy complicate up to 10% of pregnancies worldwide, constituting one of the greatest causes of maternal and perinatal morbidity and mortality. Pre…

Preeclampsia Pregnant Women
ACCMJ Mini Review Aug 9, 2016
Should we Systematically Measure Plasma Magnesium Levels in the Treatment of Severe Preeclampsia/Eclampsia?
Mahoungou Guimbi KC*, Mawandza PD, Itoua C and MFam WS

Aim: To show that measuring magnesium levels optimizes magnesium sulfate treatment in severe preeclampsia/eclampsia. Subjects and methods: A retrospective study was conducted with…

Eclampsia Intensive care Magnesium measurement
OOAJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Operative Removal of Ear Foreign Bodies: Analysis of Indications and Outcomes
Preetam C*, Rakesh Kumar, Kapil Sikka and Haq Mubashirul

In the head and neck, foreign bodies are most commonly lodged in the ears of young children. Adult cases are rare, but not unusual. Majority of the foreign bodies in the ear are re…

Oedema Transmastoid Facial Nerve Haemorrhagic Clots
ACCMJ Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Has Time Come to Frame Clinical Practice Guidelines Recommending Dexmedetomidine as a Routine Adjuvant Agent in Balanced General Anesthesia Technique?
Mishra S

In today's era of scientific research, recommendation through evidence based practice guidelines has got major impact on best clinical practice. Over the last decade or so Dexmede…

Dexmedetomidine Balanced General Anaesthesia Clinical Practice Guideline
ACCMJ Letter to Editor Aug 9, 2016
Movement of Intravascular Air Bubble during Esophagectomy
Nakahira J*, Sawai T and Minami T
Air Embolism Neck Surgery Thoracoscopic Esophagectomy
ACCMJ Case Report Aug 9, 2016
Sudden Preoperative Bronchospasm: A fatal complication!
Jaswinder KK, Uma Hariharan* and Rajesh S

Bronchial asthma is a reversible reactive airway disease amenable to treatment. It can be controlled on preoperative medication with beta-2 agonists (aerosol inhaler or nebulizatio…

Bronchial asthma Bronchospasm Tight chest
OAJUN Research Article Aug 9, 2016
The Advantages of TURP in Patients with an Elevated/Rising PSA, Mild/Moderate LUTS, Bladder Outlet Obstruction and Negative Prostate Cancer Imaging/Prostate Biopsies. A Prospective Analysis in 105 Consecutive Patients
Baten E* and Van Renterghem K

Aim: To investigate elevated/rising PSAas a marker for BOO (Bladder Outlet Obstruction) in patients with minor LUTS (Lower urinary tract Symptoms) and without prostate cancer. Meth…

PSA BOO TURP
OOAJ Research Article Aug 9, 2016
Pediatric Cholesteatoma Aggressiveness; A Comparative Study of Predictive Factors and Recurrence Rate
Zeinab Al Qudehy*, Abdulrahman Al-Abdulqader and Hamzah Alshaikh

Objective: The optimal surgical treatment for pediatric cholesteatoma is controversial. Management decisions including intact canal wall versus open cavity techniques continue to b…

Pediatric Cholesteatoma Aggressiveness Canal Wall Up (CWU)
NNOA Review Article Aug 9, 2016
Phytochemical Properties and Health Benefits of Hylocereusundatus
Cheah LK1, Eid AM1,4, Aziz A1, Ariffin FD1, Elmahjoubi A3 and Elmarzugi NA1,2,3,*

Hylocereusundatus is typically the most cultivated vine cactus belonging to the family of Cactaceae, originating natively from Mexico and America. Commonly, it is well known under …

Antioxidant Betalains Dragon Fruit

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