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NNOAJ Opinion Jan 5, 2017
Alzheimer's Disease- The Forgotten
Caron L*

It is flabbergasting to me, that with all the statistics that are being shared regarding the prevalence of the disease, individuals still do not know what it is. I am unsure on why…

Flabbergasting Alzheimer
NNOAJ Research Article Jan 5, 2017
Traumatic Spinal Cord Injury (TSCI) in King Fahd Medical City, An Epidemiological Study
Alshahri SS*, Alshahri BS* and Habtar A

Introduction: Our study aims to estimate the characteristics & causes of TSCI at King Fahad Medical City (KFMC) in Riyadh city in order to hypothesize strategy for primary…

Tetraplegia Traumatic spinal cord injury Epidemiological Study
OAJG Case Report Jan 4, 2017
Dysmenorrhea, is the Diagnosis Neglected?
Silveira FA*, Vaz GL, Fernandes JRR, Costa AGS, Gobira MP, Bernardes IN and Ferreira RB

Dysmenorrhea is one of the most prevalent gynecological problems among women, affecting mainly adolescents. The general practitioner is usually the health professional first to ha…

Dysmenorrhea Teenager
ACCMJ Research Article Jan 3, 2017
Use of Proseal Laryngeal Mask Airway in Contrast to Endotracheal Tube for Routine Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy under General Anaesthesia-A Randomized Comparative Study
Faruquzzaman*

Evidence based data in the very recent years suggest that in spite of tremendous advances in contemporary anaesthetic practice, advances, airway management continue to be of param…

Laryngeal mask airway Endotracheal tube Laparoscopic cholecystectomy
OAJMB Review Article Jan 2, 2017
The Prospects of Human CD40L-Activated AntigenPresenting B Cells
Kuei-Ying Su* and Chih-Wen Peng*

B cells are considered as professional antigen presenting cells (APCs) and being used to induce the activation of cognate T cells. Because the number of primary APC from individual…

CD40L Antigen-presenting cells Human
ACT Review Article Jan 2, 2017
The Implication of Molecular Diagnosis and Good Laboratory Practices in the Reduction of Laboratory Animal Disease: An Approach for Management of Healthcare in Animal Facilities
<p>Alok R<sup>1</sup>*, Jamal A<sup>1</sup>, Saba N<sup>1</sup>, Maaz<sup>1</sup>, Brijesh KM<sup>2</sup>, Sumit K<sup>3</sup> and Zeeshan AK<sup>4</sup></p>

Diagnosis of diseases is concerned with the identification of accurate and precise causal factors and the direct and indirect relationship between host and organisms. Infectious di…

<p>Epstein-Barr virus Hepatitis virus Radioallergosorbent test
FSNT Research Article Jan 2, 2017
Variation in Time and Sensitivity of Anthropometric Measures of MUAC and WFH/WFL Z-Score for Screening, Admission to Follow Up and Discharge of Moderately Malnourished Children 6-59 months on Supplementary Feeding Program
Amegovu Kiri Andrew*, Michael Mawadri, Timothy chewere and Irumba Joseph

Under nutrition is a direct causal factor of more than half of child mortality globally, reduces human productivity and cripples national economy by an estimated 10%. It is theref…

Admissions Time variation Follow-up
DOIJ Research Article Jan 2, 2017
Short Term Outcomes of Low Dose Liraglutide in Obese Non Diabetic Indian Subjects-A Real World Experience
Liu Y*, Yu Y, Wang K, Boles CD, November-Rider and Collins C

Background: The data regarding weight loss effects of liraglutide in overweight or obese Indian non-diabetic subjects is scanty. The present study aims to investigate the effects o…

Liraglutide Non-Diabetic Obese
DOIJ Research Article Jan 2, 2017
The Relationship of Habitual Foods Consuming to Population’s Health
Hmed BN*, Charaâ N, Ksouda K, Zeghal K and Hammami S

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;Purpose: To evaluate the relationship between specific popular food’s consumption and the prevalence of some chronic diseases. Methodology: The weekly frequency …

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OOAJ Case Report Dec 30, 2016
Rhinolith: A Forgotten Identity- Series of 18 Cases with Review of Literature
Abdul Cader SH*, Reghunandanan N and Shah FA

Introduction: Rhinolith or nasal stone is formed by mineralization within nasal cavity. Though stones are infrequently seen in nasal cavity, our experience of frequent encounter wi…

Nasal obstruction Unilateral nasal discharge Epistaxis
OOAJ Research Article Dec 30, 2016
Role of CT Mastoids in the Diagnosis and Surgical Management of Chronic Inflammatory Ear Disease
Sudarshan RL* and Juveria M

Introduction: Chronic Suppurative Otitis Media (CSOM) is a chronic inflammation of middle ear cleft. It presents with discharging ear and decreased hearing. The diagnosis is mostly…

Computerized Tomography Temporal bone Cholesteatoma
OOAJ Research Article Dec 30, 2016
Chronic laryngitis in CHU Yalgado Ouedraogo: Epidemiological and Diagnostic Aspects
Gyebre YMC*, Goueta A, Bakyono KE, Zongo G, Ouedraogo BP, Sereme M and Ouoba K

Introduction: The chronic laryngitis is a persistent inflammation evolving since more than 2 weeks of the laryngeal mucosa. The possible degeneration of the white forms constitutes…

Computerized Tomography Temporal bone Cholesteatoma
PPRIJ Review Article Dec 29, 2016
Behavioral Effects, Cognitive Effects, and the Physiology of Marijuana Use
Austin DP*

Marijuana is one of the most abused and misunderstood illicit drugs in many countries including the United States [1]. Since the 1960s, marijuana use has steadily increased over th…

Marijuana THC Illicit Drug
PPRIJ Review Article Dec 29, 2016
A “Man is Known by the Company He Keeps” Socio-Ethological and Psychological Correlates of Male Friendship
Plusnin J*

The summary paper argues that the phenomenon of male alliance (friendship) emerges as a consequence of mutual preference demonstrated by male individuals - both human and animal, -…

Male alliance Friendship Individual recognition and Preference
PPRIJ Research Article Dec 29, 2016
Supporting Father Involvement to Promote Co-Parent, Parent and Child Outcomes in a Canadian Context
Marsha KP*, Peter G and Kyle DP

&amp;lt;p&amp;gt;This study describes a western Canadian implementation of Supporting Father Involvement (SFI), a California, U.S. evidenced-based intervention designed to promote …

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CCLSJ Short Communication Dec 29, 2016
Evidence of CR Receptor Gene in an Invertebrate
Leclerc M* and Kresdorn N

In 2013, Complement components were found in the Asterias rubens genome, when compared to mouse genome (Classical and alternative components). Recently, we discovered a Fab gene a…

CR receptor gene Sea star primitive antibody Invertebrate
OOAJ Perspective Dec 29, 2016
Significance of Posterior Septectomy in the Management of Choanal Atresia in Young Adults
Waleed Ragab Jabri* and Mohamed Qotb

Unilateral choanal atresia is more common than bilateral cases. Unilateral cases may present later in life with unilateral nasal congestion and mucoid rhinorrhea. Pure bony atresia…

Choanal Atresia Posterior Septectomy Radiological Assessment
OAJDS Research Article Dec 28, 2016
Comparative Evaluation of Microleakage with Different Composite Placement Technique in Preparation with High C Factor-An In vitro Study
Dhanashri B*, Manwar NU and Manoj C

Objective: To evaluate and compare the effect of different composite placement technique on microleakage in class I composite resin restoration with high C factor. Method: Standard…

Microleakage C Factor Polymerization shrinkage
OAJDS Case Report Dec 28, 2016
Treatment of Acute Apical Abscess in Diabetic Patient by Single Visit Endodontics- A Case Report
Saeed Kazi M Yaqoob, Sana Siddiqui and Hira Zaman*

The aim of the case report is to describe the effectiveness and success of single visit endodontics in apical abscess in patient suffering from diabetes. Infected non vital tooth w…

Acute apical abscess Single visit RCT Diabetes mellitus
OAJPR Research Article Dec 28, 2016
Transdermal Delivery Offer for Low Dose Acetylsalicylic Acid
Voycheva C* and Tsonou MM

The use of Acetyl Salicylic Acid (ASA) in the secondary prevention of cardio vascular diseases is well known. Orally administered ASA is rapidly metabolized to its principal metabo…

Acetylsalicylic Acid UV spectroscopy Plasticizer
OAJUN Research Article Dec 27, 2016
Urodynamic Findings in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus and Lower Urinary Tract Symptoms
Chung DE1*, Najari BB2, Lee RK2, Chughtai BC2, Kaplan SA3 and Te AE2

Objective: To characterize urodynamic (UDS) findings in North American patients with diabetes mellitus (DM) and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) from a contemporary cohort. Meth…

Diabetes mellitus Urodynamic Diabetes mellitus
DOIJ Research Article Dec 22, 2016
Frequency of Not-Home Prepared Meals and Diet Quality are Associated with Depression and Metabolic Syndrome Among US Adults
Liu Y*, Yu Y, Wang K, Boles CD, November-Rider D Yadav R and Collins C

Aims: The objective of this study was to investigate whether frequency of not-home prepared (NHP) meals and self-reported diet are associated with depression and metabolic syndrome…

Depression Metabolic Syndrome Not-Home Prepared Meals
OAJG Research Article Dec 22, 2016
Do We Need to Change Our Antibiotic Prescription Practices?
Uma P*

Objectives: To compare the postoperative outcome in patients group who were given single dose antibiotic prophylaxis to prolongedpostoperative antibiotic prescription. Methods: T…

Antibiotic Prophylaxis Operative Gynaecology Post-Operative Infections
IJBP Mini Review Dec 22, 2016
The Long Arm of the Very Small: Human Microbiome and Disease
Rappocciolo E*

It is a well-known fact that we share our body with a large number of prokaryotic cells and viruses that reside on all surfaces of our body and make up what is nowadays mostly refe…

Microbiota Enterobacteriaceae Disbyosis
OOAJ Research Article Dec 21, 2016
Epidemiological Clinical Profile and Management of Nasal Masses of Vascular Origin: About 10 Cases
Tahiri I*, Bouzbouz A, Zouak A, Abada R, Rouadi S, Roubal M and Mahtar M

Abstract: Vascular tumors of the sinonasal cavities are rarely documented in the literature. They are characterized by a histological diversity. They can be benign or malignant. Th…

Vascular tumor Nasal cavity Nasopharyngeal fibroma
OOAJ Mini Review Dec 21, 2016
The News in the Treatment of the Oral Cavity Cancers
Bouzbouz A, Tahiri I*, Zouak A, Abada R, Rouadi S, Roubal M and Mahtar M

Cancers of the oral cavity are within the scope of cancers upper aero digestive tract with similar epidemiological peculiarities. In our country these cancers are the 2nd location …

Oral Cavity neck cancers clinical monitoring
OOAJ Case Report Dec 21, 2016
Schwannoma of Tongue an Unusual and Rare Entity
Shahid R*, Seema M, Junaid M and Sudhir B

Introduction: Schwannoma, also called neurilemmoma, was first described by Verocay in 1908. It is a slow growing benign tumor arising from the schwann cells of nerve sheath. Approx…

Schwannoma Neurilemmoma Neurofibroma
OOAJ Case Report Dec 21, 2016
Malignant Degeneration of Oral Condyloma Acuminatum
Shilpi B, Rajeev K*, Ranjan AM and Prem S

Background: Condyloma acuminatum is considered to be a benign lesion of oral cavity; in comparison to its anogenital counterpart which carries a significant malignant potential. Or…

Squamous papilloma Condyloma acuminatum Human papilloma virus
CDOAJ Research Article Dec 20, 2016
Is the Increase of Body Mass Index (BMI) A Risk Factor for Keloid?
Isoldi FC*, Furtado F, Hochman B and Ferreira LM

&lt;p&gt;Background: Although a number of hypotheses have been proposed for keloid pathogenesis, no single unifying hypothesis adequately explains its formation. For that reason, c…

Keloid Body Mass Index Adipose Tissue
CDOAJ Editorial Dec 20, 2016
Nanodermatology: A Blessing or Bane?
Tasleem Arif* and Marwa Sami

Nanoscience represents the study of particles on an atomic or molecular scale, whose size is measured in nanometers. A nanometer is equal to one billionth of a meter (i.e., 10-9…

Nanodermatology

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